HI-FI DRIVE BY - LYRICS
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1. 68’ CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE
V1
TROUBLES IN THE REAR VIEW
HOTFOOT’N GITTY UP
THUNDER BOLTS OF LIGHTNING
BLOWING UP THE ROADBLOCKS
CHORUS
SHE GOT A 68’ CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE
HOLD ON DADDY, YEAH MOMMAS GOT THE WHEEL
V2
BLACKTOP CENTERFOLD
QUEEN OF THE FAST LANE
CHROME PLATED OVERDRIVE
FLYING LIKE AN AEROPLANE
CHORUS
V3
REDLINE LIPSTICK
CLUTCH DROPPING DOLLFACE
JAMMIN ON THE STICK SHIFT
TRASH TALKING SWITCH BLADE
2. BALL AND CHAIN
V1
THE VITIOUS CYCLE OF LOVE AND PAIN
HOT AIR BALLOONS IN A HURRICANE
SAILING BLIND AND I’M LOST AT SEA
BUT DAMN, WHAT YOU DO TO ME
CHORUS
I DON’T GIVE A DAMN HONEY
I AIN’T TRYING TO PLAY YOUR GAMES
WE GO FROM KICKING UP A FUSS
TO GETTING NAKED AND DRINKING CHAMPANGE – BALL AND CHAIN
V2
THE LONELY PLACE BETWEEN HATE AND LOVE
BREAKING HEARTS THEN THE MAKING UP
TEN THOUSAND MILES FROM EYE TO EYE
GOING OFF LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY
V3
THE PISS AND MOAN THEN THE TOLERATE
THE SWALLOWED MY PRIDE FOR THAT SUGARCAIN
NO SURPRISE WHEN YOUR TEMPTING FATE
THE PRICE YOU PAY WITH THAT BALL AND CHAIN
OUT
I SURE DO LOVE THAT BALL AND CHAIN, BALL AND CHAIN
V4
THE VITIOUS CYCLE OF LOVE AND PAIN
HOT AIR BALLOONS IN A HURRICANE
SAILING BLIND AND I’M LOST AT SEA
BUT DAMN, WHAT YOU DO TO ME
3. YOUNG AND BLIND
V1
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND
WAYWORD FREE MISGUIDED FEARLESS PRIDE
ONE STEP FORWARD AND TWO STEPS BACK
WIDE EYED RAW AND GREEN AS GRASS
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND
V2
LISTEN TO THAT OLD MAN IS HE WISE
I THINK I HEARD HIM SAY THAT ONCE OR TWICE
HE SAID HEY THERE SON DON’T FALL IN LOVE
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING OF NO
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND
CHORUS
YOUNG AND BLIND
V3
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR AT THE BAR
TOO DRUNK TO DRIVE I GUESS I’LL LEAVE MY CAR
HAPPY HOUR TURNED INTO EVENING
LAST CALL CAME AND I’M NOT LEAVING
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND
V4
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR DOWN AND LOW
BROKEN HEARTED LORD YOU LOST YOUR SOUL
CAUSE IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR LIVING
THANK THE LORD JUST KEEPS ON GIVING
IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND
CHORUS
4. SKIPPING SCHOOL
V1
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE THERE’S SUNSHINE EVEN IN THE RAIN
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE THERE’S SUNSHINE EVEN IN THE RAIN
I WOULDN’T MISS THE CHANCE, TO FEEL YOUR SHINE ON ME
V2
I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL
I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL
WHILE YOU WERE TEACHING CLASS, THAT SUCKER WAS SKIPPING SCHOOL
BRIDGE/CHORUS
I AIN’T TRYING TO LIE, AND DON’T YOU FORGET
TOP OF THE CLASS, HONEY I’M THE TEACHERS PET
YOU AIN’T GOTTA STAND, FOR THAT BONEHEAD STOOGE
CAUSE I WAS BORN UP TO SPEED, WITH ROOM TO IMPROVE
BRIDGE/CHORUS
I AIN’T TRYING TO LIE, AND DON’T YOU FORGET
TOP OF THE CLASS, HONEY I’M THE TEACHERS PET
I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL
WHILE YOU WERE TEACHING CLASS
THAT SUCKER WAS SKIPPING SCHOOL
5. HOT DIGGITY DOG
V1
SHE SAID SHE HAD ENOUGH
TIME FOR A CHANGE
ON THE LAST STRAW
POINTING THE BLAME
CHORUS
HOT DIGGITY DOG
LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN
CAUSE I AIN’T SURPRISED
I KNEW I’D SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN
V2
SAID I CROSSED THAT LINE
FANNED THE FLAMES
ADDED FUEL TO THE FIRE
LIGHT THE GASOLINE
CHORUS
V3
WENT FROM BAD TO WORSE
CALL IT RETROGRADE
LAY IT ON THICK
IT’S A FEDERAL CASE
OUT
HOT DIGGITY DOG, LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN
HOT DIGGITY DOG, LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN
I AIN’T SURPISED I KNEW I’D SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN
6. THE SQUEEZE
V1
YOU’RE THE UNDISPUTED CHAMP, YOUR THE BEST THERE’S EVER BEEN
AT GETTING ON MY NERVES, AND CRAWLIN IN MY SKIN
WAKE UP EVERY MORNING. FEELING LIKE I’VE ALREADY BEEN TEN ROUNDS
IF I DIDN’T WANT YOU SO BAD DARLIN, I’D HAVE ALREADY THROWN IN THE DAMN TOWEL
CHORUS
I SAID BABY, I’M STILL LOVIN YOU
I SAID BABY, I’M STILL LOVIN YOU
YOUR HONEY IS MONEY, AND YOUR BUILT TO PLEASE
BUT I’M BEGINNING TO WONDER, IF YOUR’ JUICE IS WORTH SQUEEZE
V2
YOU KEEP TRYING TO TELL ME, THAT I’VE GOT IT MADE
SAID IT TASTES LIKES LEMONS, AND I’M TIRED DRINKING LEMONAID
YOU KNOW WHAT TO SAY, WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO SET ME OFF
I KNOW WE’RE GONNA WORK IT OUT DARLIN WHAT WILL BE THE DAMN COST
CHORUS
V3
QUIT TRYING TO TELL ME THAT THINGS ARE GONNA CHANGE
I SURE WANT TO BELIEVE YA, THAT SOMEHOW YOU KNOW THESE DAMN THINGS
BUT I GOT A BAD FEELING THAT I’M DROPPING LIKE A STONE
BE IN THE SAME DAMN CAGE WOMAN, STANDED HERE ALL ALONE
CHORUS
7. HOT BLOODED LOVE
V1
WATCH HER DANCE ACROSS THE ROOM
AS HER BODY CUTS THE LIGHT
SHADOWS BRUSH ACROSS HER SKIN
SEDUCTIVE TEMPTRESS IN THE NIGHT
ENDLESS PATION AS SHE MOVES
GRACEFUL LIKE A SUMMER BREEZE
STIMULATE SUBLINE AND SMOOTH
EXOTIC TEMPTRESS AIMS TO PLEASE
BRIDGE
GROOVING SLOWLY TO THE MUSIC
GRAVITATIONS’ GETTING HOT
FEEL MY HEARTBEAT NEXT TO YOU BABE
PULL ME IN AND NEVER STOP
CHORUS
LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE
HOT BLOODED LOVE
LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE
LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE
BRIDGE
CHORUS
CHORUS
8. SWEET MISERY
V1
SWEET LORD MISERY, QUIT KNOCKING ON MY DOOR
SWEET LORD MISERY, QUIT KNOCKING ON MY DOOR
DARLIN I AIN’T BUYING, I DON’T WANT YOU NO MORE
V2
SWEET LORD MISERY, TIME AND TIME AGAIN
SWEET LORD MISERY, TIME AND TIME AGAIN
YOU TOOK ALL MY EGGS FROM MY BASKET
AND NOW YOU’RE COMING FOR THE HEN
V3
SWEET LORD MISERY, CAN’T YOU LET ME BE
SWEET LORD MISERY, PLEASE WON’T YOU LET ME BE
BLUE DEVILS LET ME GO
AND CUT THE CHAINS LET ME GO
9. QUICKSAND
V1
JUST A HARD WORKIN MAN, TRYING TO GET BY
I GET UP EVERYMORNING WITH MY EYE ON THE PRIZE
CHORUS
I GOT ONE FOOT IN THE WATER, AND ONE FOOT ON THE LAND
FEELS LIKE I AM IN QUICKSAND, QUICKSAND
I’VE BEEN GIVING IT ALL CAN
LORD LEND A MAN A HAND
STANDING IN QUICKSAND, QUICKSAND
V2
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET
I HIT THE GROUND RUNNING, WHEN THE BOOTS HIT THE FEET
CHORUS
V3
TRYING TO REEL IN THE CATCH, CRANKING ON THE WINCH
MY DOLLARS BEEN STRETCHED, AND MY PENNIES’ BEEN PINCHED
CHORUS
10. THE BAND
V1
BROTHER TO BROTHER, SISTER TO SISTER, WOMAN AND MAN
BROTHER TO BROTHER, SISTER TO SISTER, WOMAN AND MAN
CHORUS
ONE VIOCE IN HARMONY, UNITED IN FAITH
THE CIRCLE, THE BAND
V2
LOVER TO LOVER, ARM TO ARM AND HAND TO HAND
LOVER TO LOVER, ARM TO ARM AND HAND TO HAND
CHORUS
OUT
SEPERATE THE WANT FROM NEED
CAST AWAY THE HATE AND GREED
AND JOIN THE BAND
CHORUS X2
PRODUCTION NOTES FOR HI-FI DRIVE BY
Executive Producer - Thomas Ruf
Producer - Paul Niehaus IV
Co-Producer - Tom Maloney
Recording Engineering and mixing - Paul Niehaus IV
Arrangements - Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney and Paul Niehaus IV
Horn and String arrangements - Kevin O’Connor
Recording Studio - Blue Lotus Studio
Mastering - Sarno Music Solutions
Photography - Dawn Wilcox
Graphic Artist - Danielle Estopare
Track #1 – ’68 Coupe DeVille - (3:23) (J. Johnson)
“’68 Coupe Deville is straight ahead, pedal to the floor, get up and dance rock n’ roll! I was inspired by the Rat Rod and Classic Car community to write this song about a tattooed hottie who is a gearhead and loves cars! With Victor Wainwright on piano, this song is as American as a Cadillac!”- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Paul Niehaus IV
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Piano- Victor Wainwright
Tenor Sax - Frank Bauer
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #2 – Ball and Chain - (3:45) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV)
“Ball and Chain has a 70’s old school rock n roll feel, influenced by bands like the Rolling Stones and Faces, with a bit of Motown mixed in to keep it fun. Singing about the duality of love and the normal struggles of relationships, yet in the end we wouldn’t have it any other way and truly “..love that Ball and Chain!”- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Piano- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Trombone- Dave Dickey
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #3 – Young and Blind - (4:09) (J. Johnson)
“Young and Blind is a country-blues gospel, red dirt Americana song. I wrote this song nearly 30 years ago when I was truly Young and Blind. Now I am a 49-year-old man now and these lyrics take on a whole new deeper meaning and resonance. Featuring the incredible harmonica talents of Brandon Santini, this song will stick in your head like glue. The kind of song that you wake up in the middle of the night singing in your mind.”-Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV
Harmonica- Brandon Santini
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #4 – Skippin’ School - (3:52) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney)
“Skippin’ School is heavily influenced by BB King and T-Bone Walker, with some Johnny Johnson style piano, provided by Legendary St. Louis musician, Tom Maloney. The lyrics tell a story of a woman who is not being treated like she should be, by a man who is a “…Bonehead stooge” and another mans desire to treat her like a Queen.”- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Rhythm Guitar- Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Organ- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Piano- Tom Maloney
Track #5 – Hot Diggity Dog - (4:00) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney)
“Hot Diggity Dog is nod to the great JJ Cale that features some swampy wah-wah lead guitar. The chorus has a heavyweight-hook that people will be singing before the song ends. A bluesy and swampy sing-along, that is sure to be a crowd favorite!”- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Paul Niehaus IV
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #6 – The Squeeze - (5:27) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV)
“The Squeeze has a classic rock AM-Radio feel mixed with rhythm and blues to drive it home. Everyone who has been in love, knows it’s always a work in progress. But in the end, when asked if “…the juice is worth the squeeze?”, the answer is always yes! This track features the amazing “River Kittins” on backing vocals and these ladies really knock it out of the park. “- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Organ- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Trombone- Dave Dickey
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #7 – Hot Blooded Love - (4:42) (J. Johnson)
“Hot Blooded Love, with it’s a Spanish flamenco influenced guitar, has a sultry and sexy Latin flavor. With Tom Maloney skillfully coloring the guitar licks throughout the lyrics and the “Hot-Blooded” guitar solos, this track is full guitar magic. With the ridiculously talented Kevin Buckley on stings, along with the dynamic horn/string arrangements by Kevin O’Connor; Hot Blooded Love sets a mood that is sure to heat up the room!”- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar on Solos- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Guitar fills during Lyrics- Tom Maloney
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Organ- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Strings- Kevin Buckley
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #8 – Sweet Misery - (2:55) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV)
“Sweet Misery has JJ Cale styled vocals over a perfect hard driving blues shuffle (provided by the shuffle master Joe Meyer). This is the kind of song any blues music fan can appreciate, old and new. The lyrics tell the story of bad luck that just seems relentless. Pure blues from beginning to end, with a smoking hot solo section, Sweet Misery delivers pure blues joy.”-Jeremiah Johnson
Lead vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Rhythm guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Niehaus IV
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #9 – Quicksand - (3:50) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney)
“Quicksand is a swampy Ray Wylie Hubbard influenced song with some Ry Cooder/ Sunny Landreth styled slide guitar. (provided by the legendary Tom Maloney) I even threw in some comedic satire at the end of the song, reminiscent of the great Jerry Reed. Hook ladened, down in the bayou and groove heavy; Quicksand captures your attention and never lets you go. “- Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli
Gang Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney, Paul Niehaus IV
Rhythm Guitar- Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Tom Maloney
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Percussion- Tony Antonelli
Track #10 – The Band - (5:47) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV)
“The Band is a throwback to the 70’s; with an early 70’s soul first half and a Santana influenced Latin jam second half. Producer Paul Niehaus IV, threw a bit of everything in this song, including the kitchen sink! With lead vocals, backing vocals, two rhythm guitars, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, Wurlitzer, piano, horns, strings, and a full Latin percussion section; everyone truly joins makes it in “The Band”. Featuring an incredible solo section with Kasimu Taylor (trumpet), John Covelli (trombone) and my best attempt at a smoking hot Santana like guitar; “The Band” is a perfect end to the album.”-Jeremiah Johnson
“Side Note: Kasimu Taylor and I met in the grade school band at Humbolt Visual and Performing Arts grade school located in Soulard, St. Louis MO. I played clarinet back then and Kasimu has since become a trumpet master. We have come full circle with Kasimu performing on HI-FI DRIVE BY.”-Jeremiah Johnson
Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson
Backing Vocals- Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli
Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney
Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson
Drums- Joe Meyer
Bass- Paul Niehaus IV
Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV
Piano- Paul Niehaus IV
Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer
Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor
Trombone- Dave Dickey
Trombone Solo- John Covelli
Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor
Strings- Kevin Buckley
Percussion- Tony Antonelli, Kevin O’Connor
Unemployed Highly Annoyed - Lyrics
Track #1 Burn Down the Garden – written by Jeremiah Johnson
Never surrender, you got a Rise when you fall
We’re gonna take down this mountain after all
They never said it be easy, many a plan astray
The faded dreams of the broken hearted, have all been turned away
Seems like the whole worlds’ breaking down
Have a little faith, things will come around
Feeling cold and lonely, stare death in the face
Cutting through the wind, like the wings of an angle, forever sail away
Don’t put the nails in the coffin, let’s build a better day
And use that wood for some good and not leave it up to fate
Burn down the Garden and sow some seeds of love
Track #2 Muddy Black Water – written by Jeremiah Johnson
Life is such a struggle just to get by
Always did what I had to do to man up
There comes a time to drop the tough guy
I don’t need your pity, but I won’t lie
Now I deeper than I’ve ever been
Life has given me a sucker punch body blow
I wanna blame it on the weatherman
You can’t rest on your laurels when the roof comes caving in
The blue in the sky turns to grey
Watch the riverbanks wash away
Thunder beating down on my parade
Help me if you can, reach down and pull from that muddy black water
Blinded by illusions of the promise land
Pray a little harder, got to have faith
A con-man’s castle on a bed of sand
Suckers get in line with the other fools
Track #3 Cherry Red Wine – written by Luther Allison
Watching you babe
Watching you all the time
Watching you baby
Just watching you all the time
Watching you destroy yourself woman
All you do is sit around drinking wine
You worry me babe
I'm sitting here wondering what in the world can I do
Worry me babe
I'm sitting wondering what in the world can I do
We've got so much to live for darling
But I just can't sit here doing nothing and watching that wine destroy you
I'm taking you to the doctor darling
Maybe the doctor knows what's going on in your head
Yeah I'm taking you to the doctor darling
Maybe he knows what's going on in your head
You're gonna keep on drinking that bad wine baby
Even the grass that grows on your grave will be cherry red
Track #4 Daddy’s Going Out Tonight – written by Jeremiah Johnson
Some people like to take their chances, some like to roll the bones
Some like to play it safe, locked up in their homes
Momma don’t like to gamble
Don’t care who’s wrong or right
But Daddy’s going out tonight
Some like the speed of a roller coaster, even jump out of a plane
Some like sipping on margaritas and chilling out in the shade
Some people like a bon-fire, and dancing near the flame
Some can’t stand the heat and leave the fools to games
Track #5 - Unemployed Highly Annoyed – written by Jeremiah Johnson
Calm the hell down, Stop freaking out
Have a little faith, In the human race
Don’t work, Don’t leave
don’t breathe, don’t move
It’s full blown chaos, it’s doom and gloom
Put it on lock down, we’re on the brink
Do what your told and don’t even think
You can’t call if freedom if you don’t have a choice
Unemployed and highly annoyed
Don’t touch, don’t grab,
Don’t hug, don’t kiss
It’s a money grab, who’s on the list
You better wash your hands and don’t touch your face
You better get in line to get in this place
Rona’ Rona’ why you buggin’
Track # 6 Different Plan for Me – written by Jeremiah Johnson
I’ve been locked up too long
I can’t believe
Take a look at my bank account
Lord it’s a damn shame it’s all gone
Almost homeless baby
Broke as a bluesman can be
I thought I had it all figured out
And everything goes south
Somebody, had a different plan for me
I’ve been laying low at home
Bouncing my baby boy on my knee
He’s my little man child
Man it’s such a beautiful thing
And I got my lovely woman’s with me too
And the dog sleeping at the door
You know even though I ain’t making no money
I am making life long loving memories
Somebody, had a different plan for me
You know I try to have faith
People dying every day
Over a 100 thousand people gone no
And I still can’t pay my bills
Bank don’t take prayers for payment
It’s the unemployment line for me
Somehow, we gonna get through people
With a different plan for you and me
Track #7 Love and Sympathy – written by Jeremiah Johnson
Sometimes I wonder how we got this way
Fighting and nagging over such petty things
We came from a place of love through and though
Now you think your smarter than me and I know I’m smarter than you
We need loving and sympathy
I know the moneys tight and hope seems gone
We’ve been doing all we can to get by and hold on
It’s all too easy, to hand off that pain
Pushing out instead of in, looking for someone to blame
You miss your family; I miss mine too
Sometimes you need to get away and cut loose
Anger and frustration keeps creeping in
Patients wearing thin
Hard times, made us strong
Hold me close It won’t be long
I believe in you, you believe in me
Let’s take that pain and set it free
Don’t poke the fire, don’t fan the flames
Let our love run through our veins
Track #8 Rock and Roll Music for the Soul – written by Jeremiah Johnson
I need to feel that kick drum
Pounding on my chest
Get my motor running
Till that ain’t nothing left
Crank it up
Make it Loud
And turn this mother out
Rock n Roll for the Soul
You gotta let it out
I need to hear that Guitar
Screaming in my face
Get up off your chair
And dance about the place
I need to feel that bass
Thumping like a beast
Working that groove
Jammin to the beat
I need ten thousand people
Screaming from the stands
Singing every word
Rocking to the band