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adamfarr

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« on: February 27, 2019, 09:34:51 AM »
Inspired by my dog who in reality is my prisoner but won't run away (for long). And by the ever more evident truth that rejecting one lot of politicians just gets them replaced by similar self-servants. We like to think we have free will but are dazzled by who and what enslaves us. Looking at a Parquet Courts style pop-punk anthem for this. Thanks for reading!

Stockholm Syndrome

V1
Tommy's always been proud / to be from Engerland
He was told he could vote / for a foreigner ban
But years on they're still here / and he can’t understand
How MP's promises / just go down the pan

And Russians keep spending on luxury brands
But he's still shopping at Poundland

V2
Candy's kids are in school / and she fancies a spin
But for months she's been stuck  / on level 2010
She never pays to play / except when she gives in
Her big decision today's / between a wine and a gin

The reason why it's nowhere that she's goin'
Must be because they won't let her win

CH
Leavers and Remainers got Stockholm Syndrome
(Your politicians are avaricious)
Left and right-wingers got Stockholm Syndrome
(It's not because they're Europeans)
Porn and fitness addicts got Stockholm Syndrome
(Soon you too will be succumbing)
Dogs and Facebook users got Stockholm Syndrome
(Why aren't you running? Why aren't you running?)

V3
Jeff will never have sex / with Jean from New Orleans
But every night they exchange / photos between their screens
But now she says sorry / she's hacked his machine
And he's paying off a man / in the Philippines

And knocking out more situps while he dreams
Like they said in that men’s health magazine

CH

M8
Tommy got used
Jeff got screwed
Candy got crushed
Like all of us
(Stockholm Syndrome!)

FINAL CH


(c) Adam Farr, 2019, all rights reserved

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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2019, 11:25:04 AM »
Love this Adam. Gritty and witty, pointed and poignant.

Someone once said that "Last night of the Proms" was Stockholm Syndrome set to music.

Will really look forward to hearing this  :)
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2019, 09:50:28 AM »
Great from start to finish Adam! (Or should I say Ystad to Haparanda)

I love the call/resopne verses. Exceptionally musical for just lyrics. Great flow.
My ears will be held hostage 'til I hear the music.

Martin

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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2019, 01:15:30 PM »
Really good I like it a lot, I too want to hear this.

That's a clever dog  :)

adamfarr

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2019, 02:19:46 PM »
Thanks everyone - did a demo of this the other day (hurrah!) with a wrong chord (boo!)

Someone once said that "Last night of the Proms" was Stockholm Syndrome set to music.
That's brilliant!

Martin: yes, you must be fed up of having your capital named in vain...

Dogmax: woof, woof

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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2019, 10:51:31 PM »

   Hi Adam,
       Not been around for a while, but good to see you're still part of the furniture, and still knocking out quality work. People like yourself are the backbone of this forum, and long may you run. As i said, this is quality, and looking forward to the music. Parquet courts, yea, kick ass band.

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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2019, 12:48:35 PM »
Very sharply observed, topical gem. Stands up as a worthy poem in itself!

I hope you put it to music soon, so good luck with its development!
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2019, 06:09:36 PM »
It's the way of life Adam.  Why aren't I happy?  Well, it's either my fault or his/her/their fault.  Which means it's always his/her/their (i.e. NOT MY) fault. 

You've captured that little bit of life perfectly and a little bit more too. 
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