It's been a while and I think this is a pleasant way to say hi to forum members again.
https://soundcloud.com/the-vanity-rules/killing-is-my-businessI feel that I've known tone for such a long time., since the early days of the forum, though we've never actually met. I've produced songs several years ago, for both tone and his partner Cath. I love his album 'Look What We've become' and have to say that there are two very fine productions of his song 'Killing Is My Business' on this album. In truth, I just wanted to tip my hat to tone and declare my respect for him as a quality songwriter. I therefore decided to cover his song of the same aforementioned title and he generously granted me permission to do so.
I made a start but was quickly derailed due to personal problems. I finally set up my studio last week and have spent a little time presenting this deliciously macabre song in keeping with my own vision. I've changed things a little but it is still unmistakably tone's skill as a writer that has informed the new direction. I'd like to urge tone to provide a link to his excellent album and also urge forum members to check it out, perhaps even consider buying a copy. I can guarantee that you'll hear the work of a first class songsmith.
Best wishes
Paul (Wicked Deeds)
https://soundcloud.com/the-vanity-rules/killing-is-my-businesstone - My apologies for changing your arrangement 'round a little.
Killing is my business
these nights when I close my eyes
and the demons are gathering round
two wrongs are the rights I'm given
before I'm cutting you down
killing is my business
and business is good
is it really wrong to use my heart
the way I do
your people are raining terror on me
you know what they do
I'm not crusading I'm caring in armour
I suffer for you
killing is my business
and business is good
is it really wrong to use my heart
the way I do
is it really wrong to use my heart
only for good
I need to feel heat in my veins I need to be moved
but I can't be moved
I'm not gonna grow old
not gonna stand down
I'm not gonna grow poor
I worked too hard for that
I'm not gonna grow old
not gonna stand down
I'm not gonna grow poor
I worked too hard for that
and business is good
is it really wrong to use my heart
the way I do
killing is my business
and business is good
is it really wrong to use my heart
the way I do
the way I do
Written by Anthony Lane