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MIX/MASTER - Woods Studio
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Words and Music, Lead Vocal: CW Mullins
Produced by Fog City Fogey, who also played keyboards and guitar

Whatever happened to him?
He had a lot going on at one time.
Does every star have to dim,
Every statue get covered in grime?
 
Wandering through trackless days
Lost*
Lost in an open-air maze
 
And in the dreams of a sleepless man
Who lay wide awake as the day began
A pool of light circles the drain
By end of night, what will remain
He’ll wake up in the dreams
Of a sleepless man
 
On the edge of the bed
Waiting for dark to fall into dawn
And his hands hold his head
Trying to keep that stupid thing on
Days that come just disappear
So how is the past always here?

A man can put himself to bed
That doesn’t mean he will sleep

In the dark, like being blind
When he looks, what will he find?

Dreams Of A Sleepless Man

Lead Guitar: Fog City Fogey
Track mixed and mastered by Woods Studio

LYRIC
It’s a lovely day in an ugly world
Would you mind if you find I'm gonna spend it where the cat lies curled?

I can see outside if I so choose
But if you shout take a look out the window I may refuse

When all of a sudden dark clouds hold sway
It’s not unexpected on a lovely day in an ugly world

Is the glass half full and half empty too?
The optimist and pessimist will tell you that so I guess both are true

The point remains I could use a drink
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, that’s what I hear and I choose to think

I could make a quick exit but I choose to stay
There’s a chance that tomorrow will be a lovely day in an ugly world

So the sun is out
And the sky is clear
Ignore all the screaming, keep on daydreaming and you'll love it here

If all of a sudden dark clouds hold sway
It’s not unexpected on a lovely day in an ugly world
which I will spend where the cat lies curled
On a lovely day….in an ugly world….

A Lovely Day In An Ugly World

Late at night
The cards are dealt
In the smoky haze
Where shadows melt

I keep my secrets close
Hidden behind my eyes
I'm a master of disguise
Catchin' everyone by surprise

I'm dancin' with danger
Movin' in the dark
Can't name the game
But I'll leave my mark

I'm rollin' the dice
Takin' my chance
In the gamble of deception
I'll make my advance

With a Straight face
I lay my bets
They think they've got me figured out
But I'm not done yet


I'm rollin' the dice
Takin' my chance
In the gamble of deception
I'll make my...

Gamble Of Deception

[Verse 1]          
I said ‘Hey, alligator, do us all a favour and drive’.
I said ‘See you in a while’, but you went all c-c-crocodile inside.

[Verse 2]
I said ‘It’s a hopeless situation and we require information now’.
I knew as soon as you’d decided your mind was all misguided, and that’s why. 

[Chorus]
You put a bullet in my head and you left me there for dead, with a pack of cigarettes an only one match for a fire.
Only one match for a fire.

[Verse 3]
I said ‘Hey, rattlesnake, don’t you make a big mistake and bite’.
I said ‘You’re a venomous creature, but you’ve got some redeeming features, alright’.

[Verse 4]
I said, it's a another complication think it's time for separation, now.
I knew as soon as you were leaving your heart was all deceiving, and that’s why. 
 
[Chorus]
You put a bullet in my head and you left me there for dead, with a pack of cigarettes an only one match for a fire.
Only one match for a fire.

Tangled

Mitch & Abby (Dave Grusin cover)

AIN'T JUST A LOOSER

I threw you down, 
I lead you out, 
To get right here. 

So in control, 
Just don't let go, 
Follow me in 

The perfect place, 
To hold your own, 
And disappear. 

Do you doubt? 
The pictures out 
Well that don't mean a thing 

Say it ain't so 
I know you have to go 
I'd die for you 
I don't care what you do 
You need to hear the truth 
I'd die for you 

You dressed up, 
I dressed you down, 
To feel right there. 

Carry it home, 
And in to the dark 
It's not a dream 

The perfect place, 
To hold your own, 
And disappear. 

Do you doubt? 
The pictures out 
Well that don't mean a thing 

Say it ain't so 
I know you have to go 
I'd die for you 
I don't care what you do 
You need to hear the truth 
I'd die for you

Die for You No Drums

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Nebulous - Colourblind

I present the beginning to a song I am writing whilst in quarantine. It is called 'Ich bin klein', which means 'I am small' in German.  I'd describe it as ambient, atmospheric, haunting and chilled.  But I'm no expert!

Ich Bin Klein

My friends created a 2 day song writing challenge to include the following elements:
Chords: G Bm C and D in any order, and the lyrics have to use the words: Beneath, Dreamed, Ghosts, Moon and Darkness.
I embellished the chords as much as I felt I could, and then struggled to make the words feel meaningful. The result is quite unexpected and satisfying. I even recorded it within the 2 day limit.

Nebulous - Ghosts

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Die for You No Drums

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