prisoner-of-art02a.mp3
words and music by Jonathan Ochshorn (copyright 2009 J. Ochshorn)
1. how do they do it
it’s a mystery to me
how they all can be
so perfectly
sublime
i wish i knew it
is this a game i need to play
something new to learn today
or will it fade away
in time
2. why all this preening
am i missing something here
is it really crystal clear
for everyone to hear
and see
what is the meaning
what’s the purpose and the goal
how will your intellect and soul
cast in this role
be free
[chorus] locked into this endless competition
your foolish passion and your foolish heart
can’t escape this mindless repetition
you’re a prisoner of fashion, a prisoner of art
3. where is this going
what does it take to understand
learn the music join the band
give me your hand
to shake
what is it showing
are you just holding back a tear
sleeping without fear
or are you lying here
awake
[chorus x 2]
Production notes:
arranged and produced by J. Ochshorn
recorded at home with garageBand software September, 2009
vocals: J. Ochshorn
real instruments (electric guitar, harmonica): J. Ochshorn
software instruments played live on midi keyboard (piano, drums, bass): J. Ochshorn
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