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Bike Rides (*24666)

frenchcricket

paulh1237

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Liner Notes:

Paul: Was struggling with lyrics.
So I finally wrote some I was happy with and couldn't even wait to record the music.
Which is already written and could be summarised as 'tubelord go pop-punk'

Its basically about my dreams being dull and repetitive..
exciting stuff.

FC: Recorded this at my place, I added some drums and keyboards (BUBBLE BOBBLE SOLO) and made Paul play guitar in tune. I'll take that collab credit now

Lyrics:

this bike ride
could never stand the test of time
i'll never make it out alive!
eyes wide open, the cycles broken

a toothless grin
will serve another gin & ice
tonight,

is a history lesson
best served cold
a special appearance!
nightly i await a ghost
your special appearance!

sweet dreams, repeat! repeat!

its a history lesson
best served cold
a special appearance!
nightly i await a ghost
your special appearance!

this bike ride
could never stand the test of time
i'll never make it out alive!
eyes wide open, the cycles broken

a toothless grin
will serve another gin & ice
tonight,
till eyes wide open, cycles broken.

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natchdan 3 months ago

I've been asked to go and see Tubelord so many times, and I miss them every single time. Catchy stuff!
debrandio 3 months ago

Hahahhahaaahahahaha. So different from the last two. Wondered if my soundcard was wonky for a sec. Fun tune.
vomvorton 3 months ago

Huh, how did I miss this one? I love all the different keyboard parts that pop up bit by bit.
tobermory 3 months ago

Blimey - awesomesauce all over the drums and vocals and scuzzy organs... Can't help thinking one of Paul's crazy guitar solos over this would take it to the next level! Any chance?
timmyriordan 3 months ago

Love the synth that kicks in over "It's a history lesson..." I hardly know how to make sense of the rest, but it's amazing.
fuzzy 3 months ago

I love twisted pop music.
frenchcricket 3 months ago

I know it's not the done thing to self-comment but I really like @paulh1237's lyrics here
tinam 3 months ago

this is a tremendous combination of great pop & weirdness
loved it!
adforperu 3 months ago

Agree on the Supergrass comment below. Like the melody and @frenchcricket, you've done a cracking job with the electronics
orinoco 3 months ago

This is fun. The vocal and guitar section at the start reminds me of Supergrass. Drums are overpowering as said below, but I quite like that - it adds to the manic feel. I love the synths.
johnnycashpoint 3 months ago

Great keyboards and vocals. The drums are a little overpowering in the mix (on headphones at least) but they only osbcure a great catchy tune and arrangement.