Breakthrough
by @jwhanberry
Skirmish: Finish the damn thing! (@robinleaf)Liner Notes
#noai #skirmish #electronic #fawmtronica #callandresponse #finishthedamnthing #breakthrough
From a skirmish hosted by @robinleaf on day 1! Finally done, mostly, on day 26.
Synths: Vital Thorn Ascension Babylon
Guitars: Guild D-25 Constructive criticism is always welcome. Tell me all about it! No AI was intentionally used in this or any of my music.Note: Skirmish: 1 hour to write and record ©2026 John W Hanberry (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved
Lyrics
Breakthrough
I think I'm havin' a breakthrough I really don't know what to do Open my eyes everything looks new A genuine bitches brew
Feels like time to break out I'm so ready to scream and shout Somethin' goin' on, there ain't no doubt Wonder what it's all about
Ch Breakthrough It's comein' on Visualize a brand new dawn Goodbye, the past is gone Takin' the future head on Whatever I come upon
Hope I'm not headed for a breakdown Don't wanna be a patsy for a shakedown Maybe should be gettin' out of town But I'd rather be stickin' around.
[Ch]
©2026 John W Hanberry (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved
Comments
What a full sound, I'm amazed what you got in an hour - well done! Such an upbeat song, fantastic energy. Love the lyrics and the performance.
Thanks, glad you liked it. I didn't get that sound in an hour. I probably got most of the lyrics and basic chords in an hour. That skirmish was on day 1 and I just got it done after quite a few hours.
Esp. like the energy and beat of this, and love that guitar sound. Also the low harmony you put on the vocal for verses. This song has a really attractive feel of forward motion, which suits the lyrics. Enjoyed it!
You've used the electronics really affectively, and the lyrics of the chorus, with the short pointed lines gives it an uplifting and encouraging vibe which I like. Well done!
Cowboy '80s Techno Rock vibe. So much energy. It feels like we are going somewhere exciting. The mix grabbed me that I just now looked at the lyrics. Very Bowie-like. Excellent, wouldn't change a thing.
What a great energy and the sound sound great.