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This is what you might call a "character" piece. I wrote it in 1996, but never got a good start at recording it. It was written after Waco, Ruby Ridge and if I recall correctly OKC. It was also around the time that some folks were starting to be alarmist about Y2K. With all of this "domestic" terrorism and survivalist stuff happening in the world one way I decided to come to terms w/ it was to write a song from the POV of one of these people. Please remember though, that I'm just "doing" a (rather dark) character. Style isn't quite metal, but certainly isn't pop, going for a sort of Oingo Boingo feel.
btw - used the "Drums on Demand" sample loops for the chorus and for the ending. I think all the other loops are either stock GB or JPfGB. There are about 3 voice tracks, 1 live guitar track and a live bass track.
btw - used the "Drums on Demand" sample loops for the chorus and for the ending. I think all the other loops are either stock GB or JPfGB. There are about 3 voice tracks, 1 live guitar track and a live bass track.
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Lyrics
Why don't you come with me,
into my little room.
It's where I feel so safe,
just like a mothers womb.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
It must be the government,
you know they've got a plot,
to make us all their slaves
and take every thing we've got
That's why I'm stockpiling.
You know that I'll survive.
If they come to take my guns
they won't take me alive
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
I'm always watchfull
keep looking for the signs
I've got my shortwave
and my cabin in the pines.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
Do you wonder
Why I've brought you here
In a moment
I'll make it all seem clear
You are essential
you're a big part of my plan
It also simple:
You're a woman I'm a man.
Bridge - instrumental solo
Why do you look afraid?
What was that you said?
You think I'm paranoid!?
Little voices in my head?
That's what they all tell me
I thought you were unique.
Why won't you talk to me
I really wish you'd speak.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Are the demons already inside?
into my little room.
It's where I feel so safe,
just like a mothers womb.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
It must be the government,
you know they've got a plot,
to make us all their slaves
and take every thing we've got
That's why I'm stockpiling.
You know that I'll survive.
If they come to take my guns
they won't take me alive
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
I'm always watchfull
keep looking for the signs
I've got my shortwave
and my cabin in the pines.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
Do you wonder
Why I've brought you here
In a moment
I'll make it all seem clear
You are essential
you're a big part of my plan
It also simple:
You're a woman I'm a man.
Bridge - instrumental solo
Why do you look afraid?
What was that you said?
You think I'm paranoid!?
Little voices in my head?
That's what they all tell me
I thought you were unique.
Why won't you talk to me
I really wish you'd speak.
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Will the demons always stay outside?
And the big, bad world outside my door
makes me want to scream "No More!"
What is it that makes me hide?
Are the demons already inside?
(I was always a sucker for a mystery)
Nice layers of electronic and organic stuff (the processed and the vocal/guitar)The spooky little voice unders are a swell touch. Use of drums and insertion of drum fills is expertly handled (something I have to work on!) Also, user of doodles and sounds is nicely understated (less is always more in my book). Chaos is okay (track overkill) as long as the idea is to convey chaos and confusion, but I think clarity is of huge importance in creativity. One doesn't have to be so clear that it is boring or we are being smashed over the head with it... just that the ideas aren't all monged together like a poorly blended stew.
this is clear and well crafted. Fine job... I have rambled too much!
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I love you.