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BLACK ICE

Cloud-9

Best Of . . .

Romantico

honeydew blue

One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies

My Own Native Land

Written and produced by Jana Hermann
© 2022 Elektrikana Rekordz

Righteous Sadness (2022) ER TK-173

Corvus Corax

Soul Ricochet

The Majesty

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

If saying goodbye was so easy,
Why do I want to run back to you?
I stand terrified you can't see me,
Time and again I wish it weren't true.

I'm blind to the concept,
Of having known love,
I stand defeated,
As I see above the oncoming rain.

Before me stands beauty,
I let it slip away.
I still feel the loss,
There's no more I could say, 
about love, love, love,
about love,
about love, love, love.

You know when that feeling,
of loss soon subsides.
What the hell was I thinking?
I just couldn't decide.

I was bound I was broken,
And hope turned to dust.
It may well sound silly,
But I've no one to left to trust.

Before me stands beauty,
I let it slip away.
I still feel the loss,
There's no more I could say, 
about love, love, love,
about love,
about love, love, love.

I sit in the darkness,
Cigarette in my hand,
Life hasn't turned out,
The way that I planned

Well call me a taxi,
I want to go home.
There's no sense in my walking,
These streets all alone,

For some it is lasting,
But my chance slipped away.
I was scared of her knowing,
That I'd fail her someday,
Who would think me foolish,
For wasting half my life on foolish dreams.
Yeah, who would think me foolish,
For wasting half my life on foolish dreams.

IF SAYING GOODBYE WAS SO EASY

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Flood my mind with images, 
broken hopes and dreams,
Try to wipe away the tears, 
drown out all the screams.

Listen for a second,
As the sun begins to rise.
You leave yourself wide open,
your fear lies in disguise.

See her as she's falling,
Catch her if you can,
Sooth her every worry,
Stand up and be a man.

Delicate and fragile, 
Wrapped in your embrace.
Help her see the future
and all it's gonna' take.

I  spoke to her this evening,
She said she's feeling fine.
I looked into her eyes,
She's lying.

Call her up she's lonely,
She needs to speak to you.
Promise her the world,
And come through.

Colour her mood with a love that shines like gold.
Whisper a line, which lifts her very soul.
Tell her you need her of every minute, every day.
Tell her she's the reason that you stay.

Flood my mind with images, 
broken hopes and dreams,
Try to wipe away the tears, 
drown out all the screams.

Listen for a second,
As the sun begins to rise.
You leave yourself wide open,
your fear lies in disguise.

See her as she's falling,
Catch her if you can,
Sooth her every worry,
Stand up and be a man.

Colour her mood with a love that shines like gold.
Whisper a line, which lifts her very soul.
Tell her you need her of every minute, every day.
Tell her she's the reason that you stay.

FLOOD

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

It took me an age to lift myself,
From the deep pit of despair.
It took me an age to forgive myself,
As if anybody cared.

I showed myself to the world,
They saw through all my lies.
If they really want to know the truth,
Look deep into my eyes.

The pain I felt came with a cost,
One I can now reveal.
I tried to hide how deep I sank,
And how I couldn't tell what was real.

Friends tried their best to break me free,
From the prison I had built.
The walls were from a promise made,
And the bars came from my guilt.

I prayed for my salvation,
I prayed till the light grew dark.
I struggled with the demons,
That burnt and left their mark.

10 years gone I'm free at last,
And my days are running out.
But I'm still too scared to live my life,
So I pour my feelings out.

The pain I felt came with a cost,
One I can now reveal.
I tried to hide how deep I sank,
And how I couldn't tell what was real.

Friends tried their best to break me free,
From the prison I had built.
The walls were from a promise made,
And the bars came from my guilt.

IT TOOK AN AGE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

You sang songs of freedom,
In times of change.
Remembering how,
They've been rearranged.

What does it matter,
You had no choice.
To open your mouth,
And let them hear your voice.

And now you're diggin',
In the dirt.
You've still got pride,
Even when it hurts.

Don't you cry,
It ain't so bad.
To lose the things,
You've never had.

You don't have money,
You ain't got fame.
While they try their best,
to blacken your name.

Play it simple,
Don't act too quick.
You drank their poison,
Till it made you sick.

Don't you cry,
It ain't so bad.
To lose the things,
You've never had.

You don't have money,
You ain't got fame.
While they try their best,
To blacken your name.

Play it simple,
Don't act too quick.
You drank their poison,
Till it made you sick.

You sang songs of freedom,
In times of change.
Remembering how,
They've been rearranged.

What does it matter,
You had no choice.
To open your mouth,
And let them hear your voice.

A one time junkie,
A night time king.
You took the bate,
And they made you sing.

DONT YOU CRY

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Everything comes in colours and shapes...

Everything comes in colours and shapes,
The people we love,
And the things that we hate.
We travelled the distance,
Across time and space,
We made our mark but we left no trace.

We all have our reasons and things that we trust,
The same old illusions are starting to rust.
We picked a direction,
But we're straying off course,
All we have left is a buyers remorse.
Rpt. after middle 8

We go through life as if by design,
You've got yours and I've got mine.
We've all got the same wants,
We know what we need.
We're looking for answers,
And to fulfill our dreams.

We all have our reasons and things that we trust,
The same old illusions are starting to rust.
We picked a direction,
But we're straying off course,
All we have left is a buyers remorse.

A BUYERS REMORSE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

They sell you the motto, go hustle, go fight,
But how can you soar when you’re grounded in flight?
They act like it's all in the work and the will,
But the deck's been stacked, it’s a hustle for real.
They sellin’ you a dream, like it’s made in a day,
But they don’t mention the price that you pay.
You climbin' a mountain that’s missin' the peak,
While they sit on the top man, talk is cheap.
You’re chasin’ the paper, and they’re printin’ the rules,
While they’re holdin' the keys, and your playin’ the fool.
It’s all a façade, but they package it nice,
You grind till you drop and they’re rollin’ the dice.

The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re taking the skies.

You’re stuck in a loop, they’re ahead by design,
When they cash out, you’re still burnin' your time.
They like you to think it’s your fault when you fail,
But the system’s set up like a yacht with no sail.
For every boss, there’s a million in chains,
For every penny, somebody’s pain.
Don’t let ‘em fool you, don’t let ‘em define,
Success ain't for all in a world that’s designed,
To keep you in line while they pocket the gold,
A game is so rigged, but the story’s been told.
They set you up just to sell you a dream,
You’re runnin' in circles or so it would seem.

The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re takin' the skies.
The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re takin' the skies.

Wake up to the scheme, man, this story ain’t new,
They paintin' a picture, but it’s missin’ the view.
They preachin' and teachin' about riches and fame,
But nobody tells you, it’s all in the game.
You grindin’ forever, but what’s in your hands?
They’ll push you, they’ll blame you, no matter the plans.
So if you gonna' hustle, at least know the deal,
Success ain’t the same when it aint your wheel.
Why, I’m just sayin’, don’t buy their hype,
It’s a game that’s rigged, and we’re caught in the fight.
You can push all you want, but don’t be surprised,
That the systems set up, where greed gets the prize.

THE WAY IT'S SET UP

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I was drowning in my sorrow,
With no strength left to fight.
Every whisper in the silence
only led me to the night.
I was searching for redemption,
In the shadows of my pain,
But every road that I travelled,
Just brought me back again.
	
All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.

I was crippled by addiction, 
I was lost beyond belief. 
I was blinded by the notion, 
That I couldn't find relief.
I was tempted by the evil,
That was coursing through my veins.
I was praying that somebody,
Would release me from my chains.

All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.
I heard someone outside knocking,
But I wouldn't let them in.
Fragile as I may have been,
I broke like porcelain.
The weight of every secret,
Was too heavy to confess,
So I built a wall around me,
In the silence of my mess.

All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.

ADDICTION

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I caught myself in a lie,
No matter how hard I try,
I just can't seem to get the message through.
"Time is passing." Katherine said,
"I wish I'd stayed at home in bed."
"And wait to see the sunshine bathing you."

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,

I drifted to a different shore,
I didn't think, I could take much more,
I don't know who I'm supposed to be.
I think I slipped, and missed my chance,
I've forgotten how to dance,
I'm holding on for you to set me free.

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,
I felt myself floating out to sea.

There's never any certainty,
It all depends, On you and me,
Some days I just don't know which way to turn.
There isn't any urgency,
There's never any guarantee,
Let the river wander where it may.

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,
I felt myself floating out to sea.

TIME IS PASSING

Flores das aguas

Mkultra Victim

and michael cera ruined a whole generation of white boys

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Ruined a Whole Generation of Women

Playground (2013) ER TK-70

🎵 Original Music from Wirral, UK | Phil Dutton & Les Corlett AKA The DC Sound Project

The DC Sound Project. Eight albums deep and still going strong. It usually starts with a good old-fashioned jam session, then somehow ends in a coffee-fuelled recording marathon. We write songs about love, politics, heartbreak, and those occasional “what the hell is wrong with the world?” moments, all brewed fresh on the Wirral. Press play… it’s music therapy with better side effects!

We’re an independent duo creating everything from raw folk ballads to gritty blues-rock. Every video is carefully crafted with free footage and, sometimes, AI-generated visuals to tell the story behind the song.

💿 Albums: 
Snaggletooth (2025)
Addiction (2025)
Black Ice (2024)
Yellin’ at the Clouds (2024)
The Puppeteers (2024)
Burning Bridges (2023)
Rattlesnake (2023)
Melancholy Blue (2023)

🎶 Listen: SoundCloud • Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon • Facebook • Instagram • Twitch

Thanks for joining us on this journey, it’s all about the love of music! 🎶✨