ROUGH DRAFTS
auto-play
words
download
SkyScraper
[
4.2MB
]
Ride On
[
1.9MB
]
Basement Song
[
4.0MB
]
How Can You Care?
[
3.1MB
]
Give It Up
[
6.6MB
]
Penned You A Song
[
3.4MB
]
It's Life Like A Camera
[
2.3MB
]
Broken String
(riff)
n/a
[
1.5MB
]
YeahYeah
(riff)
n/a
[
1.5MB
]
No Can Do
[
4.4MB
]
Dance Retarded
[
2.5MB
]
My Love Doesn't Know-remix'05
[
2.9MB
]
DEMO 001
The Only Saviour
[
2.5MB
]
My Love Doesn't Know
[
2.9MB
]
Whisperers in the Darkness
[
2.3MB
]
MISC.
Iraqi Graffiti
n/a
n/a
Sonata 1990
[
17.0MB
]
Red Cent Rehearsal/Recordings
n/a
n/a
Photos from 12-10-2005
n/a
n/a
right click and select "save target as" to download .mp3's
SKYSCRAPER (Pagano) -Skyscraper, skyscraper, people come and stand in awe from all fifty states and every nation of whatever race and any denomination we've all come here to NY City for another chance and opportunity -Skyscraper, skyscraper, what do you have to offer us? we too want to realize the american dream the one we've seen on TV and in magazines where money and power equals fame and success that works for you but what happens to the rest? -Skyscraper, skyscraper, we let you grow much too tall I've got nothing, nothing at all A pink slip and a boot out the door I've got nothing, nothing at all But big business is here to stay so…why don't you gather your things and have a nice day -Skyscraper, skyscraper, your shadow is hanging over us like the pale ghost of poverty and the crimson specter of bigotry can you see my face against the glass ceiling? does my breath cloud your vision 'cause I can see clearly -Skyscraper, skyscraper, what do you have to offer us? the markets are slumping and the economy is failing no one can afford the suggested rip-off price profits are falling and heads are rolling seems like a year since I've been tossed as corporate waste -Skyscraper, skyscraper, the empty eyes they turn to you I've got nothing, nothing at all A pink slip and a boot out the door I've got nothing, nothing at all Well they said "we're sorry things didn't work out, it's…nothing personal but get the hell out!" Instrumental verse there's papers in my hand that says I made the grade but it seems so worthless all this time and money spent I worked so hard and I'll work some more, but it doesn't seem to pay the rent so I'm gonna do what I always do and end up with the same I've got nothing, nothing at all A pink slip and a boot out the door I've got nothing, nothing at all But big business is here to stay so…why don't you gather your things and have a nice day -Skyscraper!
BASEMENT SONG (Pagano) i think there's something wrong with me maybe you know how i feel when you're laid out on your back pissed off with where you're at i can't pretend i'm not content and if i raise my voice no one's there to listen i know there's a framework we live in set up to keep me where i am some go up and some come down why do i always seem to end up in the basement is it something that i said or is it in my head why do i always seem to end up in the basement is it something about my face or is it in my voice *unfinished*
WHISPERERS IN THE DARK (Eisenberg/Pagano) All through high school All through college you worked so hard to fill your mind were you fed the rich man's lies? Convince yourself, the money is all worth it compensation for the life you sacrificed Isn't it so great anything's affordable compensation for the life you sacrificed Keep it coming Keep on rolling you're in here they're out there the dollar says life is just not fair Convince yourself, the money is all worth it compensation for the life you sacrificed Isn't it so great anything's affordable compensation for the life you sacrificed Can you see them? the faceless leaders Can you hear them? dictate their orders Whisperers in the darkness Behind closed doors On the top floors the lobbyists like diplomats shape the way our nation acts Convince yourself, this is just the way it works have to live life, under a plutocracy who could complain? -- look at our economy Convince yourself, this promotes equality Can you see them? the secret pay-offs Can you hear them? asking for favors Whisperers in the darkness (2x) behind closed doors on the top floors big money talks and deals are made they control the future's fate instrumental B section Can you see them? the faceless leaders Can you hear them? dictate their orders Whisperers in the darkness (2x) Whisperers in the dark
ONE TO BE (Pagano) I see the plot unfold on my screen It's not too thick but the faces are clean These people are made-up characters Giving me all of the wrong ideas Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… You've got perfect teeth, and what a beautiful smile I guess we all need role models But I can't achieve someone else's goals Re-evaluate those fantasies What's worth making a reality Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… You've got perfect teeth, and the finest collagen lips These pathetic lies, I don't need them in my life, These advertisements, ever wonder why you're never satisfied. I guess I'm not the one to be But just who is judging me? I think I'm my own worst enemy Gotta stop this insanity Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… Big daddy will take care of everything, "so let me see that smile" I guess it's all true what they say, That ignorance is really bliss I wish I just didn't give a shit Then I'd be happy - fuck everyone Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… Big daddy will take care of everything, that must be the life Is someone laughing or is that crying? Are you staring or are you sighing? Is your heart pumping or is it dying? You don't even know… You don't have control over your ambition Don't have control, got to get control, before you lose it all (Gonna swallow me whole) I guess I'm not the one to be I reject dollar idolatry I guess I'm not the one to be The model girls they don't look at me Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… You can lose those pounds, just take these little pills I guess I'm not the one to be I guess it's just not meant to be I'm glad I'll never ever be Like people that claim to be Don't you worry about it, don't you worry about a thing… Just take these little pills, they'll make you feel beautiful These pathetic lies, I don't need them in my life, These advertisements, ever wonder why you're never satisfied. Instrumental Verse? Is someone laughing or is that crying? Are you staring or are you sighing? Is your heart pumping or is it dying? You don't even know… You don't have control over your ambition Don't have control, got to get control, before you lose it all (Gonna swallow me whole) Coda: can you see beyond the surface… …in these self-indulgent times? …or are you part of the crime? …or do you just not care? do you wanna be, the one to be, do you really wanna be, the one to be, you gotta be, the one to be!
RIDE ON (Pagano) ride on, ride on through the night armored cavalry ride on, ride on to the capital, it looks so beautiful against the flash of light please lord, hear me make the wrongs undone get us out of this please lord, forgive me we have our orders, of unjust wars take this blood from my hands lock on, target found more irregulars waiting for command hold on, hold on approaching fighter jets, they might be friendlies six o'clock high ‘n’ diving pull out, pull out turn the falcons back, who called for this strike right on top of us fire, everywhere send the bodies home, hear the mothers moan "my son..." my son, i'm sorry we couldn't afford tuition, i'm sorry we pushed and pushed you to enlistment. my son, i know nothing can bring you back now, but i know i'll never cease to fight for peace. -dedicated to Cindy Sheehan.
GIVE IT UP (Pagano) come my fascist friends don't be shy show your true colors lace your boots up high check out the Sunday show it starts at two let out pent up anger & meet some guys like you I felt just the same filled with piss followed the wrong direction ended up the worse You wanna be a man I understand, but this is getting out of control. eeeh you! / he's singled out / mosh it up / and skank around / (hey don't kick him down) Instrumental Verse -Stop- countless immigrants day by day move in next door down, make them go away feel the cultures clash more and more slowly tension rises to even up the score join the death squad armies set to fight smell the stench of bodies succumbed to the blade of hate You wanna be a man, I want you to be a man, I want you to understand… It's not as simple as black or white It's not as simple as us and them Gather the nations and carve up their faces And see if the blood runs through And see if the blood runs through you too Don't look at me man I'm not moving my lips It's the lil' man in your head talking and affecting your thoughts. It's all the same when you pull it away, ain't it right? ah ah oh oh (back vox) Isn't it strange with no one to blame, ain't that right? ah ah oh oh (back vox) ah oh oh ah oh (back vox) come my fascist friends don't be shy face off the anger within, that's taken up our lives I say time will tell and bring on change don't fight with false conviction tryin' to stay the same how long will this last? make a choice just don't quote some twisted speeches from the far off past You wanna say your thing I'm listening, but do you hear the words that you say? alright! / I've heard enough / mosh it up / and skank around / (don't kick him down) Instrumental Verse -Stop- (band but not lead gtr. or delay loop?) Give it up - yeah speaking to you Give it up - gonna make it come through Give it up - adding fuel to the flames Give it up - the wars of yesterday Give it up - black, red, yellow, white Give it up - the colors you allied Give it up (with back vox)
PENNED YOU A SONG (Pagano) I'll pen you a song, that can't be sold That's how it goes, It brings the booty back, if not the bacon home hand in the cookie jar home gotta take out the trash when you're home i think i'll just drink alone it's not so bad when you're alone it's alright! I'll write you a note, that wells in your throat It'll make you reminisce, of all the things you miss, of things you can't replace when you got red in the face we watched each others place didn't know you had made plans i thought we decided in advance it's alright! it's alright! please don't call me friend it's alright! it's alright! please don't call me again don't wanna hear your advice don't wanna hear your voice alright! Let's cut to the chase and stop making sense The way i love, is simple as yes or no, so are we gonna go? 'cause i know when no means no even though it sometimes means yes and i know that maybe means yeah there's not a chance and i know It's gonna be alright without...
THIS SONG IS LIFE, LIKE A CAMERA (Pagano) -It's life, it's a camera, a mirror to all the lies balled up in a kiss goodbye the guy waits as she procrastinates, she calls at 10pm should've been 8pm! so the girl waits as the guy drives, he arrives fifteen minutes late all along the way he's thinking of words, so pointed, so eloquent, to say to her -It's life, like a camera, a mirror to all the lies balled up in a kiss goodbye -It's life, like a camera, a mirror to all the lies...
DANCE RETARDED (Pagano) -can you raise your hands and make your voice heard? can you move your feet and dance undeterred? -count the minutes before I cut you loose, you can feel it getting in your groove. -now count the wrongs and add it up, a whole lot of people are coming up short. -can you move around and kick up your feet? can you dance around and make a big stink? (2x) -I know this little place, little place that rocks, where you go, where no one knows your name, here we go. -but you got to watch yourself or someone else will, leave it on the shelf and don't kiss and tell. -now can you make a face, make a face so hot, can you move, 'cause you're blocking my view, can you move? -can you move around and kick up your feet? can you dance around and make a big stink? -if I fall down pick me right up, don't look down or just walk around. -I've been put to test, just like the rest, I don't outperform not even second best. -but then there's "who cares" and "I'm having fun," if that's where it begins then that's where it ends. -can you move around and kick up your feet? can you dance around and make a big stink?
THE ONLY SAVIOUR (Eisenberg/Pagano) The white demon enters the asian domain The ships sail in, asking for free trade Handshakes, smiles, some dirty tricks Now everywhere men wear three piece suits I think there is no mystery that, that man is no man at all It's so dark, but it's plain to see the man in the suit is the devil indeed Give me your weak Give me your dumb Give me your blood and I'll make you one {with me} I am the saviour The only saviour I am the saviour The only saviour Time to lay down and go to sleep and close your eyes to dream your dreams Your body's at rest, but your mind starts to creep -- you find yourself in a big bank vault The money is gathered in piles and piles All you need to do is grab it up Something's strange, the presidents' smiles You hear laughter and the door slams shut! Give me your weak Give me your dumb Give me your blood and I'll make you one I am the saviour The only saviour I am the saviour The only saviour when you wake up in the morning it's still dark when you leave work, you're alone and it's still dark I am the saviour The only saviour I am the saviour The only saviour Soul-less Freedom Soul-less Freedom gimme, gimme, gimme Soul-less Freedom gimme, gimme, gimme Soul-less Freedom
MY LOVE DOESN'T KNOW (I'M HERE) (Eisenberg/Pagano) black hair red, red lips green eyes, but a blank stare must I pick the one that always looks away oh love in my heart how can I express myself? how far? so, so close she stands the farthest away A Distant Glance That's All - No More Oh My Love... My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here Can't You See Just You And Me Oh My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here gray thoughts frustration are obstacles in my mind keeps me from uttering words that will capture your heart "not my kind of girl" some people try to explain to me not my type of girl? Well, she's the one for me A Distant Glance That's All - No More Oh My Love... My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here Can't You See Just You And Me Oh My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here There's a time and place for everything But there's no time for us And there's no place for us There's nothing here at all As you walk out the door I can dream of us together You know I can dream forever This is no dream at all Oh what a woman Breaks my heart in two Without saying one word Oh My Love... My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here My Love Doesn't Know I'm Here
Sonata 1990 Performed by David Eisenberg *Note: Very large file, preferably download first.
chix art: p.lo / arch photo: m.keller
unless otherwise noted: j.pagano © 2005
contact: james.pagano@daygonemission.com
