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Thinking
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Some years ago—I think it was in 2008—I hit up the idea of doing
a 6-song “unplugged” EP,wherein I would simulate a “live” coffeehouse performance. I called it "Whalebones: Live & Unplugged @ The Cyber Cafe."

I only managed to complete four of the
six songs before I got distracted with other matters.

As some of you already know, in 2011 my old Mac G-5 crashed and I lost
the original file stems to most of my songs. Amazingly,
these four acoustic songs managed to survive.

I have remixed them and Tom Hellsten has remastered them.
For a variety of reasons this song—the fourth in the set—is my favorite.

BTW, this is one of several songs I've done in Drop D tuning.
Released: 12-Jul-2024
Category: Folk
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 8.5 Mb
Plays: 21
Downloads: 3
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
THINKING

I
Thinking about out fortunes
questioning our intentions,
wondering if we’ll ever awaken 
from this dark dream of state intervention;
as the solution to all our problems,
a panacea for all our ills.
Left Wing-Right Wing 
I don’t care…
It’s the institution itself that kills!

II
Thinking about the “savior” state
a-swallowing up our freedoms.
Thinking about the masses and
how simple it is to mislead them.
Thinking about the Blarney Stone,
and the activist bullies who kiss it.
Thinking back to a better time
—if it really existed!

III
To all ye who follow 
the naked emperors
I offer this benediction:
one Divine tug and they’ll all fall down,
back to the dirt
that they worship and came from!
Remembering what the Dormouse said…
How’d I ever believe such malarkey?
Bidding the sixties a final goodbye,
it’s time to get back to reality!

IV
Thinking about our history,
and the innocent blood shed for “justice.”
Ever so bleak it will always repeat,
since we won’t learn one damn thing from it!
Thinking I’ll sit and noodle a bit,
and alleviate some of this tension.
I’m thinking I’ll sit here and noodle awhile,
—try to soothe this seething dissension!
Comments
artist
The troubadours must return.  Great job on the tune.  Great sound.  
Jack has competition. 
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5 months ago
artist
@Daugrin 
Many thanks my canine friend. 
Although I really don't think I'm much competition for Jack...
Take care!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
5 months ago
Smiling as I listen.... lyrics are really timely especially today. 'malarkey' lolol.. A well 'thought' out song.. The line:'thinking back to a better time, if it really existed'... really rings true.. no matter what was going on- we had quality music back then.. Wish I could open up a coffee house for you to perform this in
5 months ago
artist
i can hear why-beutiful
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5 months ago
artist
@Sociallite1957 
Joyce,
RE "timely" lyrics: I agree of course! The other three songs in the faux live set are not so controversial. More religio-philosophical, but I like this one best of the lot. 
As for performing in a coffee house, I couldn't do it now even if I wanted to. My left hand is just not healing, so that ship has sailed.
Thanks as always for your kind comments and continuing support!
:-)
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5 months ago
artist
@AlHughson 
Thank you Al! I really appreciate it.
:-)
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5 months ago
artist
Great idea, enjoyed listening to this, great work 👍🙂
5 months ago
artist
great thoughts here... very crisp and clean audio. wow! (somehow Gorden Lightfoot appeared in my mind - i think your voice, or pattern of singing?) this is an excellent song. many thanks!
5 months ago
artist
Sorry but I will not comment this one because I am not a fan of folk music. I will not say this is a great composition and a great performance. I will not say sound is perfect.
5 months ago
artist
@eX1_Music 
Thank you Jim! And great to meet you! 
Welcome aboard.
:-)
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5 months ago
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@SmokeyVW 
Many thanks Bill. I appreciate the kind comment.
Good to see you here!
:-)
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5 months ago
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@thsantac 
Thierry,
I will not respond to this comment. 
I will not say thank you for the kind review.
;-)
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5 months ago
artist
As Joyce said the line: 'thinking back to a better time, if it really existed'...touched me. Great song!
5 months ago
artist
@Barretok 
Thanks Bernardo. 
Yeah, just HOW "good" were the "good old days" really? 
Every era has it's problems, the human condition being what it is.
Glad you enjoyed the tuneage my friend!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
5 months ago
artist
And yes the Troubadour must return ...
Lovely unplugged 
5 months ago
artist
Great song Mike.  Love the laid back singing and acoustic with the good message.
5 months ago
artist
@yoslounge 
Thanks for listening and commenting Omar!
:-)
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5 months ago
artist
@TrebleFace 
Hey Matt, glad you enjoyed this unplugged version. 
I'll have to get back to rocking for my next post!
Feeling kinda naked...
;-)
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5 months ago
artist
beautiful song Mike...love voice and guitar...superb done!!! =)
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5 months ago
artist
You are a great songwriter!
5 months ago
artist
@morfadrena 
Hey thanks Gian! My voice was a bit better back in 2007 or 2008.
:-)
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5 months ago
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@Grathy 
I'm working on it still Mary.
:-)
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5 months ago
artist
This was just wonderful!
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5 months ago
artist
Another fine piece of work Mike. Love the idea of a simulated coffee house.
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5 months ago
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@Ramonaji 
Ramona! What a pleasant surprise. Don't see you much on site these days.
Thanks for giving this a spin!
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
5 months ago
artist
@Smileygeezer 
Hey Shaun, the idea seems to have worked rather well, although the simulated coffee is horrible. I'd steer clear of it if I were you! Lol...
:-)
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5 months ago
artist
This is good too!
Your voice has a story telling quality to it!
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3 months ago
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