Modern, slimmed down progressive rock, prog rock, alternative rock. Original music from the upcoming "20-20 Vision" collection. 

Written, arranged and performed by Athan (2021)

LYRICS:
What do you wanna do today? Oh, please model your lingerie
Surely, no one can see except me. You’ve got the floor – it’s your runway
Let’s meet between the sheets. Your kiss is my bliss
The quarantine has sure been mean but never get tired of this

Always are at home when it’s you and me all alone
And when in each other’s hair – it’s 5 o’clock somewhere

What do you say? Hey, babe! See you’re still in your lingerie
It is quarter to 3 – Oh, just leave it be. We need a nap anyway
Hey, before we sleep. Let’s count sheep, pillow talk undresses what we say
Pleasant dreams, it seems we have rolled through another day

It’s the naked truth. Don’t even bother with the vermouth
The dirty martini truth. We got to lovin’ a little uncouth

We gotta get a grip, I’ll tell ya. And don’t forget the whip! I’ll sell ya
May as well just strip. Give me some lip

STAND BY ME (Press your flesh against me, please) 
NAKED PLEASE (Will not strip our dignity) 
JUST HUG ME (Love when your arms are ’round me) 
NEED MY SQUEEZE (Just hold me; we’re both on our knees) 

How much can you bare, the naked truth is sitting there
At least when we’re pulling hair – we are smiling without care
And there’s a moan in there – somewhere
In the flesh we bare … the naked truth lies there …

The Naked Truth.WAV

I’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER ( + Epitaph ) 

Lost in space, just staring at my phone.
 I see your name and butterflies begin to roam
They’re not alone. Cuts to the bone. 
Wish I was made of stone; instead they’re thrown

Cannot bear to lose any contact. 
Can’t explain the impact – it’s abstract but it’s a fact
Just can’t extract the past. 
And I’ll add I won’t subtract. All stays intact

So I will keep you in here anyway. 
It’s a reminder to recall you every day
It’ll stay with me I just take it day to day. 
I’ve got your number anyway

Making space, I’m cleaning out the phone. 
I’m clouding all my photos, reliving life – it’s hitting home
Seems all the seeds that I have sown, 
they have been blown from where they’ve grown.  I’m on my own.

So I will keep you on my short list anyway. 
Please don’t remind me, because I still feel it every day
I’ve got your number you could say. I just have to click SAVE

AND STILL I MOAN, AND THEN I GROAN, 
WHEN I’M ALONE, ME AND MY PHONE 
WHEN AT FIRST GLANCE, FALL IN A TRANCE, 
THINKING BY CHANCE, STILL DO THAT DANCE
WHEN IS ENOUGH? YEAH, IT’S BEEN ROUGH. 
THOUGHT I WAS TOUGH. WELL, YOU KNOW THAT STUFF
CANNOT LET GO, JUST SO YOU KNOW, 
HOW LONG AGO, STILL THERE’S UNDERTOW 

But I must keep you with me anyway. 
A reminder – I’m still living for that day
It’s okay – you’ll stay. Can’t take another way. 
I’ve got your number anyway. 
Yup, I just clicked SAVE

I've Got Your Number (+Epitaph).WAV

Modern, slimmed down version of progressive rock, prog rock, alternative rock. Original music from "Fly" collection. Written arranged and performed by Athan. Banjo by Margee Schubert.

LYRICS:

What’s your name? Surely, it’s not the same
What’s your game? Who can see just what you became

It’s on my brain. Somewhere between insane and almost sane
Who’d you blame? Shame, shame everyone knew  your name

And we are all still wondering why you never ever said goodbye
I thought you’d look me in the eye so we could see just who would cry

Can you explain? Or am I just being a pain?
What’d you gain? Maybe you were a little off with your aim

I can see it all in front of me. But it’s always an affront you’d see

SO WHAT COMES NEXT? WE’RE OVERSEXED. 
I SEE YOU’RE VEXED. YUP, I’M PERPLEXED

IS THIS A STUNT? WAS I A GRUNT?
CARRIED THE BRUNT. STILL ON THE HUNT

AND YET I’M LOST. SO MUCH IS GLOSSED
PLUS WHAT WE TOSSED. JUST WHAT’D THAT COST?

Did you stake your claim? Is that the ballgame?  
Didn’t catch the name …  Please let’s not do this again.

When it pours it reigns  So who’s all wet and please ignore the stains
What a shame. Pretty sure nothing’s the same …
It’s not the same … not the same …

What's Your Name.WAV

Modern, slimmed down progressive rock, prog rock, alternative rock. Original song from "Kindred Spirits" collection.

Written, arranged and performed by Athan, except Giac Veltri on piano. (2017)

LYRICS:

JACQUELINE, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE DO I BEGIN?  JACQUELINE, IT'S SUCH A SIN. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN? 
I HAVEN'T HEARD PAST OUR LIFE'S DIN. DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER SPIN? 
TO MY CHAGRIN IT'S SEEMS SO SHALLOW; YOU SHOULD KICK ME IN THE SHIN 

I CAN ROLL WITH IT BUT DON'T TAKE A POLL ON IT; IT TUGS AT YOUR SOUL AND THERE'S THAT HOLE WE'RE IN. JACQUELINE ... 

I REALLY SHOULD HAVE LET YOU IN; SOMEHOW IT GOT UNDER OUR SKIN. 
JACQUELINE, I SHOULD HAVE TIED MY FINGER WITH A STRING
DO YOU REMEMBER HOW WE LANDED IN THE LOONEY BIN? 

JACQUELINE IT'S GOOD TO SEE YOUR FRIENDLY GRIN, YOUR EVERYTHING 
JACQUELINE, I STILL SAY YOUR NAME WITH A RING -- IS THAT A THING? 
JACQUELINE, YOU JUST KEEP STARING - WON'T YOU SAY SOMETHING?
 
I CAN ROLL WITH IT BUT DON'T TAKE A POLL ON IT; IT TUGS AT YOUR SOUL AND THERE'S THAT HOLE WE'RE IN. JACQUELINE ... JACQUELINE, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 

JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 
JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? JACQUELINE (3) 

DRIFTED FROM TOWN TO TOWN; JUST SPUN MY HEAD AROUND.  
AND SO DID THE GIN - YOU COULD STICK ME WITH A PIN 
WHEN I FELL NO SOUND -- NO ONE THERE TO HEAR ME GO AGROUND 
IT STILL STINGS; GO AHEAD AND CUE MY VIOLIN -- THAT'S EVERYTHING 

JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 
JACQUELINE (3) WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? JACQUELINE (3) HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?

Jacqueline.WAV

Modern, slimmed down progressive rock, prog rock, alternative rock. Original songs from "Fly" collection. 

Written, arranged and performed by Athan (2020)

LYRICS:
I know when you’re truly lying – there’s no hiding behind that sighing
I know when you’re pulling my chain, but then again you’ll tease my brain

You know when I’m in a mood, believe you refer to it as rude
You know when I’m who to blame, for us that is the only game

YEAH WE SEEM TO KNOW IT ALL, BUT LET’S JUST STICK WITH PROTOCOL

We know you’re the only one for me, we carved it in that apple tree
We know as far as we can see forbidden fruit does not come free

FOR THOSE WHO SEEM TO KNOW IT ALL, 
JUST WASH THAT DOWN WITH ALCOHOL

Yes I’ll be there and I’ll do what I can.
 I’ll stay out of your hair and be the big man
We say that we care but don’t act like a fan.

AFTER ALL WE KNOW IT ALL. I KNEW YOU’D SAY THAT, HEAD MEET WALL

You know when what’s right is wrong. I know when it’s all gone wrong 
You know when you’re really right. Don’t get me wrong --- meant as a slight

YEAH WE SEEM TO KNOW IT ALL. ALSO KNOW THAT TAKES SOME GALL

Yes I’ll be there, I’ll be the big man. I’m sucking air but I’ll do what I can
We say we that care then the shit hits the fan

AFTER ALL WE KNOW IT ALL. READ YOUR MIND, THAT SAYS IT ALL

Underneath this cloud. Our shady heads are bowed. 
Praying that you are wowed
Oh God I hope you’re proud. (Did I say that out loud?)

YEAH YOU ARE A KNOW IT ALL. 
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE, YOU’LL RECALL

Know It All.WAV

The Lord's Prayer put to original acoustic guitar music. Music and arrangement by Athan. Lyrics are from the traditional version of The Lord's Prayer.

LordsPrayer.WAV

Life trail has gone from Pennsylvania, to New Jersey, to Manhattan, back to Jersey, to Chicago and now L.A. Prog fan most influenced by little known band named Crack the Sky, a group that has been playing for decades.

Jacqueline.WAV

Athan Atsales