Man Girl

After yet another friend posted pictures of her bruises I was beyond angry and found myself writing. I wanted to show these women's experiences. The loneliness, the shame and the desperation are common threads to their stories. They made it out, but not all do. Thank you for listening.

Sidewalk pavement after midnight
The only friend left to hear me cry
Black and blue patches show the ugly truth
You were headstone carving when I left you
And your handiwork

(Chorus)
Expertly you pulled the strings
Hide your flaws, then make me bleed
Your sleight of hand looked so grand
But then I saw what comes of your 
Handiwork

Mona Lisa smiled for da Vinci
But you had me cower as you painted me
It’s not safe to be your masterpiece
Draped in your shame that covers me
When I’m your handiwork
I’m a showcase. Take a look

(Chorus)

Train whistle screams on jumpers bridge
“How many times will you fall for it?”
Desperate thoughts pounding in my head
I’d feel more comfort on that river bed
Than be your handiwork

(Chorus)


Church bell calling from across the street
“Child, come and rest. You're set free.”
They say idle hands are the devil’s work
I guess they’ve never seen your
Guess it’s time they see your 
Someone needs to see your
Handiwork

Handiwork

Lyrics

I’m looking for a time tree
Growing moments ‘stead of green
I’d put ‘em in my pocket now
Save the seconds that I found
I’m searching for more time you see
You never know how much it means
Til what’s lost just can’t be found
Can’t have fun ‘til it abounds
So I’m looking for a time tree

(Chorus)
Tick tock
Ringing in my ears
Tick tock
Echoing my fears
Tick tock
Hear that ghostly clock?
Can’t stop 
Looking for that time tree

There’s a forest by the sea
Can I find my fabled tree?
Can’t pause to see the beauty now
I’d drop more moments on the ground
I’m searching for more time you see
I have to find that treasure tree
Nevermind the hours spent
I’ll pay back the season lent
When I find my time tree

(Chorus)

I never found my time tree
I searched for a century
Should have stopped to feel the breeze
In that instant by the sea
Wasted time, I do believe
Looking for a time tree

Time Tree

"I Don't Want Your Love" by The Vlade is a song that delves into the aftermath of a fractured relationship, portraying the shattered dreams and unfulfilled promises amid the pulsating rhythm. The dynamic conflict between the cheerful musical arrangement and the serious, heartfelt lyrics creates a unique emotional landscape. As the verses unfold, the tension builds, exposing the dichotomy between the once carefree love and the current state of heartache. The juxtaposition of the lively melody and the weighty themes of regret and resilience makes "I Don't Want Your Love" a captivating exploration of the complexities inherent in love and loss.


"I Don't Want Your Love" by The Vlade

She said "Goodbye, it's time you go"
Shattered dreams on the dance floor...
You've got to face your fate again,
Chasin' shaddows, engine roaring.

Love was easy in the night,
but we were blinded by this fight.
"Pack your bag, it's time you go.
Hit the road, there's the door..."

I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more
I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more...

Love was all we had, you see
Love was all, but we were greedy
Secrets creeped out from our past
Broken promise, angry eyes.

I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more
I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more...

Say that you can still hear the rain falling down
Say that we will make it till the end of time

I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more
I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more...
I don't want your love (she said)
I don't want your love no more
(she said)

"I Don't Want Your Love" by The Vlade

Dead End

Tuesday, August 2, 2011, Marciac, France.
After Paco De Lucia last year and John McLaughlin three days ago, Marciac hosts a new "Guitar Hero" with Al Di Meola, the third musketeer of a group that was successful in the 1980s. The Italian-American has nothing to envy to the other two in terms of instrumental technique. His is simply amazing and virtuosity has little equal. Where a prolific solo career and ease the crossing of cultures. Jazz rock of which he is one of the stars uncontested (he replaced Bill Connors in the group Return To Forever Chick Corea) Di Meola freely mixes of other influences, beginning with those that come from his Italian roots. Thus the merger, which does not exclude the lyricism or the Latin color, including flamenco, makes it a representative of world music. His collaboration with Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba often reaches the top.

Double Concerto LIVE. Marciac, France

This track is from the album The Story of Love and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thejuke

Venus

That Day

Daydream Woman

An artist who hums... a songwriter who scribbles.

http://www.thevlade.com/

"I Don't Want Your Love" by The Vlade

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