1. |
Avoid and Evade
01:20
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No tax for the rich man
more fool the poor
A nurse begging food
for wolves at the door
The trains don’t run
Cuz they don’t get paid
Profits are rising
Avoid and evade
Avoid and evade
It’s hard to keep living
When you getting laid off
While the government boys
Are taking their pay off
Health in crisis
Can’t take days off
Inflation rising
Economy take off
Avoid and evade
No time
(To die)
Avoid and evade
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2. |
Unlimited Dreams
02:18
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Unlimited dreams and clean vaccines
Everyone’s in but not as it seems
And the lemon is bitter and the stories old
The taste in your mouth of a world gone cold
We have to keep on fighting and the people have to know
The cost of living crisis is a government shit show
Supermarkets, banks, and the corporate junkyard
Pretending that we’re friends, money off with a clubcard
And I don’t think they really care
I checked my balance and there’s nothing there
Nothing in the fridge by stale cold air
And we’re all trapped in a tory nightmare
I fact checked that but the facts aren’t facts
When disinformation is spread by the rats
They have the power but we’ve got the guts
We are the people, the real diplomats
And you gotta keep the fight and the spirit alive
We’ll show those bastards how we all survive
You can have your soulless fake tan smile
We’ve got something more worthwhile
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3. |
The Storyteller
02:12
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I was drinking with a fella outside the pub
And he liked his whiskey neat
Told me a story of times gone by
When he fought for liberty
Now he’s propping up the bar in the wrong end of town
And he’s waiting for his time to come
There’s a man on his back about the overdue rent
And he likes to drink alone
Chorus
Hey Charlie what you got today
That’s for me to know and you to find out
I’m saving this one here for a rainy day
Hey Charlie
Tell us a story
Everything he owns is from a bloke in the pub
And it’s fallen off the back of a truck
New washer / dryer, brand new clothes
And he’s even bought a dog
Topping up the empties with a deal on the side
Taking bets down at the track
Got a new tip every night of the week
But he’s running out of luck
He looked me up and down and then
looked straight into my eyes
“I’m the product of my mistakes,
And I’ll keep them til I die”
“When you live as long as me
You start to realise
Nothing’s perfect in this world
But in the end that’s life”
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Your call is important
We’ll be with you very soon
Press 1 for payment
Your bill is overdue
Customer service
The one that got away
And if you want a human
You’re out of luck today
Would you recommend
This service to a friend
When you’re sitting in the boozer
On a binge at the weekend?
I don’t think I would
Not even sure I could
But if you help me out
That would be pretty good
Please hold the line sir
You’re gonna have to hold
I’m wrestling with your problem
But the robot’s got control
Oh no!
Not hold music!
It’s bloody Greensleeves
Your call is important
It really means a lot
Please don’t be angry
You’re coming in red-hot
I know it’s not your fault
And this job is just a filler
I’m really not a bad bloke
I’m not a psycho killer
But I cannot comprehend
The problem here my friend
I’ve been waiting here for hours
And my wits have reached their end
I feel misunderstood
I didn’t think I would
I was calling up to cancel
And I’m leaving you for good
Please hold the line sir
You’re gonna have to hold
I’m wrestling with your problem
But the robot’s got control
Oh no!
Not hold music!
Is that Adele!?
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5. |
Wild Card
01:34
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Got your bags packed
And guitar on your back
Waiting for a sign
That your back on track
Gotcha life in a box
And your joining the dots
All by design
But your beating the odds
Walk away
Crippling debt
As we slip through the net
But it’s still out there
Ya think it gives you the edge?
No fixed address
Heading down the stairs
But you’re way out there
With a spring in your step!
Mever count the money while you’re sitting with the stack
Gotta play the game if yer gonna win it back
Two of a kind, watching life pass by
But the ace up your sleeve is your a wildcard, boy
Nothing to lose and somewhere to run
Living isn’t healthy but you’re having loads of fun
And if luck is a lady she’s the queen of our hearts
Table weighs heavy when you’re playing with the dark arts
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6. |
Other Side
01:18
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Officer I’m sorry but am I the one to blame?
I know you think we’re different but really we’re the same
Well it’s 1 2 3 4
Time to play
5 6 7 are ya comin out today
I lost all track
Of the aim of the game
But I lit the match
And watched the flames
Agenda here is clear and it’s not for me and you
Acceptance may be easy but there’s something we can do
Well it’s 1 2 3 4
Time to play
5 6 7 are ya comin out today
I lost all track
Of the aim of the game
But I lit the match
And watched the flames
When the flames came
The ash rained down
We burnt it all
Down to the ground
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7. |
Mistakes
03:09
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And I made a mistake
Pulled the pieces off and tried to put them back again
I don’t need a parade
Just a little nod to say you tried your best to make it right again
And the scars remind us who we were
The thoughts we couldn’t quite transfer
And I tried to say it’s fine
In sentences that’ll make it all alright
I think I crossed a line
Trying to find a way to make you understand my way of life
And the scars remind us who we were
The thoughts we couldn’t quite transfer
It really got me wondering
About mistakes I’ve made along the way
I felt I had to answer then
But maybe i should listen first and then make up my mind
And I made up my mind
I’m having second thoughts about the things I said
I guess I was angry
And we all say things that we regret when the mist descends
And the scars remind us who we were
The thoughts we couldn’t quite transfer
It really got me wondering
About mistakes I’ve made along the way
I felt I had to answer then
But maybe i should listen first and then make up my mind
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8. |
Darkness and Light
02:22
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I had a dream
About the sun and the moon
In an endless raging battle
of evil and good
There’s no end in sight
As they continue to fight
An ongoing saga
Of darkness and of light
The earth spins around
Marking out the time
Travelling through the ages
In search of new life
There’s no end in sight
They continue to fight
An ongoing saga
Of darkness and light
(We got) Whiskey flowing
Through the day
Reminds us all
Of sun and rain
And the comforts of a life we barely know
We travel long
Into the night
Trying hard
Not to fight
Searching for a new places to call home
The earth’s too hot to live
And has nothing left to give
We drank all of the water
Put poison in the air
There’s no end in sight
They continue to fight
An ongoing saga
Of darkness and light
I still have a dream
About a home away from home
Far from all the troubles
of the life we left behind
There’s no end in sight
As they continue to fight
An ongoing saga
Of darkness and of light
(We got) Whiskey flowing
Through the day
Reminds us all
Of sun and rain
And the comforts of a life we barely know
We travel long
Into the night
Trying hard
Not to fight
Searching for a new places to call home
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9. |
Not My King
01:01
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Can't rule me you're not my King
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10. |
Wings
01:55
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The melody of freedom rings
And echoes through the night
Wings that span across the space
The muse prepares to fly
YEAH!
Just when we break free
It always happens, always happens
Just when we break free
It always happens, always happens
to you and me
The quiet still of early dawn
As the sun begins to rise
Clears a pathway through the mist
For the notes to claim the skies
We listen on with great intent
And the music fills the air
The heavy wall of silence falls
With every note we share
YEAH!
Just when we break free
It always happens, always happens
Just when we break free
It always happens, always happens
To you and me
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11. |
3pm
02:53
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I was looking for a remedy
An increment of energy
To pull myself out of this place I’d gone
I knew there wasn’t anything
Well nothing worth remembering
A taste of living life with all mod cons
It’s 3pm and we’re all done
And here we go, another one
As if it wasn’t punishment enough
A soulless implant of one’s self
Set aside, put on the shelf
Next time take the money and fucking run
And I can’t tell what’s real from fake
Now there’s far too much at stake
I feel like I am losing my mind
I wonder if I’ve made the grade
Don’t know if I can take the weight
I guess we are all living on overtime
It’s 3pm and we’re all done
And here we go, another one
As if it wasn’t punishment enough
A soulless implant of one’s self
Set aside, put on the shelf
Next time take the money and fucking run
It’s time to get this show on the road
But sometimes you don’t wanna know
Perhaps we’re all just losing sleep
And just like that you’re getting old
Hoping that the weather holds
Before it all gets loose at the seams
It’s 3pm and we’re all done
And here we go, another one
As if it wasn’t punishment enough
A soulless implant of one’s self
Set aside, put on the shelf
Next time take the money and fucking run
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12. |
City By The Sea
02:52
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I was walking through the streets
Of the city by the sea
When this very fine young lady
Came running up to me
She said,“Hey mister, where ya heading?
I’m looking for good times!”
I said, “Alright pretty lady!
Let’s go for a ride”
We rattled through the back streets
Visiting some bars
Talked about the universe
The earth, the moon, the stars
I didn’t agree with everything
But found some common ground
The best things in our lives aren’t free
But they’re somewhere to be found
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
City by the sea
She disappeared into the night
I never caught her name
And whatever happens after this
We’ll never be the same
I searched a thousand boozers
And the bottom of every barrel
Drank away the sorrows
Of my dreams as they unravelled
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
City by the sea
I wander through the streets
Of the city by the sea
Hoping that I’ll find the girl
Who said hello to me
I often thought I’d see her there
And catch her with a smile
But maybe it’s the mystery
That makes it all worthwhile
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
City by the sea
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13. |
Harcoded
01:38
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Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
I make digital edits
And don’t take credit
Already changed the world
By the time you’ve read it
Creative blinkers
Critical drinkers
King of my own time
The true free thinkers
The one and the only
True life being
The unelected master
Of the peoples well-being
I drip feed the facts
And weave in the lies
Put up a paywall
And burn my disguise
Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
When your hypnotised by
The worries of the world
Remember I’m behind them
When the stories unfurl
Sticks and stones
may break your bones
But a life online is
Imposter syndrome
Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
Hardcoded
Reloaded
I took a step in
And the world corroded
Well the fools may suffer
While I hatch my plan
Got no time for reason
I’m a modern day batman
Cyber attacker
Digital hacker
The truth my captor
Locked in my chakra
When it comes to truth
It’s all obscene
Jealous of the rich
And the rich boy scene
Billionaires
Profit and greed
A life for some
But not for me
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14. |
Inhumane
01:47
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Under fund it you can sell it
Give a contract to your mate
Left to die the people suffer
Cuz there’s profits to be made
Don't be lazy get a job boy
Never mind about your pain
Can't you see we’re making money
State of this is inhumane
Run the country to the ground
Then blame the people cuz their poor
No time for you lot in the rat race
Can you catch me I’ve got more
Don't be lazy get a job boy
Never mind about your pain
Can't you see we’re making money
State of this is inhumane
Cayman islands keeps ‘em wealthy
Floods of cash all locked away
Your royal highness where’s your money
All I see is more foul play
Don't be lazy get a job boy
Never mind about your pain
Can't you see we’re making money
State of this is inhumane
The rich man owns a thousand houses
Property on every street
Pay the rent or your evicted
Now the systems got you beat
Don't be lazy get a job boy
Never mind about your pain
Can't you see we’re making money
State of this is inhumane
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Mike Five Brighton, UK
Mike Five strongly believes in the power of community and the necessity of empowering individuals to connect and effect
change.
Through his music, he aims to inspire listeners to join forces, break barriers, and address the injustices present in our world!
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