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Ain't Gonna Happen
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Original file stems for this song were lost in the Great Mac Crash of 2011. It was one of the last tunes I recorded before that happened.

Thankfully the mix was decent enough, so I only had to ask our friend Tom Hellstens to add some sonic spit-shine and polish to it.

It’s a tune with a philosophical bent.

Micheal Wark: Lyrics, vocals, guitars and bass.
Scott Fugate: Drums and attitude.
Released: 14-May-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 8.7 Mb
Plays: 25
Downloads: 2
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
AIN’T GONNA HAPPEN

I
I wanna talk like James Earl Jones;
(Ain’t gonna happen!)
feel my voice deep down in my bones.
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

It’s the truth, won’t tell you no lie.
I wanna flap my arms and fly!
Spend my days soaring up in the sky…
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

II
I’ll build a time machine and before long I’ll…
(Ain’t gonna happen!)
reverse the past and all the wrong I’ve done.
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

The seeds I’ve sown I will surely reap.
I won’t pretend the hill of life ain’t steep.
I’ll make no progress if I stand and weep!
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

III
Well it’s a long climb up the mountain.
I’m just a-searchin’ for that Fountain,
and a place to rest, 
where I can catch my breath!

IV
I wish we could forget the ways of war!
(Ain’t gonna happen!)
No brother killing brother anymore…
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

History repeats there ain’t no reprieve.
It all comes back around eventually.
Only the foolish fight reality.
(Ain’t gonna happen!)

V
I wanna snap these chains a-binding me.
(I’ll make it happen!)
And I’ll keep trying just you wait and see…
(I’ll make it happen!)

Life’s a struggle, it will always be.
Slavery is easy, it’s so hard to be free…
I’ll be the best damn me that I can be!
(I’ll make it happen!)

Yeah!
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Comments
artist
Wow fantastic vocals & Lyrics love the backing music Mike.  Great collab with Tom. I love it!!!!!!!
7 months ago
artist
Great lyrics sung with passion.
Latest song: Why?
7 months ago
All around high quality..you always find a new way to express subjects dealing with humanity.
7 months ago
Killin' it here Mike... Really lovin the lyrics and the passion of the delivery... 
7 months ago
artist
Very solid song man love the lead in this-cool
Latest song: Pinnochio
7 months ago
artist
@deezee 
Dorothy my sweet friend! Thanks for the enthusiastic review and the promo of this
moldy-oldie of mine. MUCH appreciated!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@Smileygeezer 
Hey Shaun, after hearing your lastest post and getting all excited I found myself scrounging around my Box O' Tunes for a new posting. This is what I came up with... Many thanks for inspiring, listening, and commenting!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@Sociallite1957 
Well Joyce... I always try to write and sing about things that are on my heart and mind. I rarely stray from that formula. Works best when I don't!
Many thanks my friend!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@ScottCarmichael 
Many thanks Scott. I really appreciate it. (Also appreciated the private message...)
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@AlHughson 
Glad you enjoyed the song my friend; 
and thank you for all the encouragement you've given me.
I deeply appreciate it.
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
What a super good song. Yet another one. I am impressed with the high quality level.
And Tom - the magic sorcerer - never fails to impress
7 months ago
artist
This is a great song my friend I'm happy I could help.
Latest song: My Forever Alone
7 months ago
artist
It seems so many of us have lost tracks over the years… I'm glad you were able to revive this with the magic man himself.
7 months ago
artist
@KennethLavrsen 
Yeah Kenneth, back in 2011 I was just getting the hang of mixing, so naturally my Mac crashed and burned.
When I was able to start recording again, over 6 years later, I had to re-teach myself. And no, it was NOT just like getting back on a bike! LOL...
Glad you like the song, to say nothing of Tom's fine mastering job...
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@Toveco 
Tom my friend you make these old tunes of mine sound like new tunes!
Thanks as always for your generosity and support!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@Grathy 
Mary,
While I've lost the original files for MANY of my older songs, I think I've completely lost only ONE. Been lucky in that regard. 
As long as you have a copy of the final mix some pro remastering can breathe new life into an old track.
I know rock isn't your thing my friend, so heartfelt thanks for giving this a spin and leaving a comment!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
Nice song Mike.  You sing about truth with top notch musicianship and catchy as usual.
7 months ago
artist
@TrebleFace 
Thank you Matt! There are things I LOVE in the variety of bands I've listened to over the (too many!) years. I try to incorporate that type of stuff in my own songs. But the main thing, it seems to me, is to sing about things and experiences that are real to me, and to sing and play them from the heart.
So glad you enjoyed this one my friend!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
listener
Wow ! Great driving lead licks. And of course killer lyrics as always. Nice job !!
 
7 months ago
artist
@Chips 
Many many thanks Mr. Chips!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
Great track Mike. Lyrics and vocals inspire.  Well played; you made it happen.  Fav.
Latest song: The Good Byes
7 months ago
artist
@Telemetry 
Thanks for the kind review Ray!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
Very good song and well put together.   Great work.
7 months ago
artist
@Venturesome 
Hey Mark, thanks for giving a listen!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
You never disappoint us Mike with your great compositions. Always impressed by the quality of your comp and the sound (thanks to Tom). Perfect mix as well.
7 months ago
artist
It's a very good (and catchy) song. Plus, your vocals. Plus, Tom's talents. Tough subject, perfectly 'handled'. Bravo.
7 months ago
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listener
Enjoyed the listen, great playing and sing, The panned guitar might be a bit too loud, But great playing over all.
Dom
 
7 months ago
artist
I like how you resolve the prevalent darkness of negativity by switching the emphasis to trying to make something happen in the final two verses. Good writing!
Latest song: The Joker
7 months ago
artist
This is very good! The tune is memorable, and the repeat of the title is often enough it gets through well! Well written! I enjoyed this one...helped me in my other writing project which is consuming most of my time these days!!!
7 months ago
artist
@thsantac 
Thierry,
Thanks for the words of encouragement my friend.
As for Tom, he's a godsend!
😋
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@Dyl and @Dom 
Thanks for listening and commenting gents. MUCH appreciated!
😋
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@WarrenSmith 
Thank you Warren!
Re the switch from negative to positive:
I truly believe it's up to us as individuals to make things better. A community is only as good as the individuals it consists of ...
😋
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
@StanTheManLoh 
Stan my man, it's always nice to see your smiling face! Thanks for the nice comment,
and for taking time out from your busy work schedule to listen!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
7 months ago
artist
Ain't gonna happen... well apparently it did - another great song, Mike. All in a day's work for you. The bar is high and you keep reaching it. Love that guitar solo. Production is ace! 
7 months ago
artist
A piece constructed well and played even better! the voice is perfect for this song. Compliments.
Latest song: Freak and Flowers
7 months ago
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