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Life Amongst the Static

by Robert Scott King

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Life Amongst the Static 04:15
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I feel like I’m on fire, as the world goes round and round I bask within the sorrow, join the competition crowd Watch the message get more graphic, as the earth flickers off and on Everyone adds to the static, be prepared for some drop-off Feel the charge, and feel the static I feel the walls are closing in Everyone here seems more erratic I feel the walls all caving in Feeling grounded for the moment, look for tactics to embrace Woke up still feeling tired, while my brain felt out of place Hear the buzzing and the static, as the masses move along In this world of constant wonder, I wonder where I went wrong Closing in… We’re wired in…. They’re closing in… I’m wired in….
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The Cutting Room Floor 03:42
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There’s a light inside of you, as you wait off-stage for cue There’s a light that’s shining in you Left all your charm on the cutting room floor Can’t seem to win as you’re fighting a war I need the light that shines inside of you Rely on what you steal - Nothing seems to work anymore There’s nothing left to feel - Pretend it isn’t real anymore The best of what you are, is scattered on this floor The person that you are, is just scrap from the cutting room floor You’re reclaiming, not blaming, anymore Framed this life from a cynical view, locked in a grind of nothing new You need to see the light that shines in you Embrace the past when it’s out of view, search to soothe what bruises you You need to see the light that shines in you Rely on what you steal - Nothing seems to work anymore There’s nothing left to feel - Pretend it isn’t real anymore Trace back to what you are, find yourself on the cutting room floor This version that you are, is just scrap from the cutting room floor Reclaiming, not blaming, anymore Get back to what you are, find yourself on the cutting room floor This person that you are, is just scrap from the cutting room floor Reclaiming, not blaming, anymore
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All That Glitters 03:34
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I can run, I can run All the way towards the sun Still make peace with this version of me Mix some trust, make some fuss Like you’re gonna’ believe Don’t we carry the same greedy seed? Aiming to shoot you down now - Please don’t follow They’re aiming to shoot you down now - Fate will follow As I run and I stun Like I’m aiming for fun Can’t you see, don’t you like the new me? Don’t have to think, as I sink Dangled over the brink Am I excused for what’s ailing me? Aiming to shoot you down now - Please don’t follow They’re aiming to shoot you down now - Don’t you feel hollow? What’s given to me, ain’t easy to see, I’m living between all these outlines What matters to me, ain’t easy to feed, I’m starting to see past the outlines What’s given to me, ain’t easy to see, I’m living between all these outlines What matters to me, ain’t easy to feed, I’m starting to see past the outlines What given to me, ain’t easy or free, I’m starting to see past the outlines
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People Turn on Now 04:11
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They’re stunned with delight - The creatures uptight Mocking the vote - Sidelined for life Come on now, people turn on now A focus so slight - Consuming on sight Pushed to the brink - Destroyed someone’s life Come on now, people turn on now My, my, my charming life - I tried to improve it My, my, my precious time - I burned right through it Unwinding the chains - Breaking it down Removing yourself - Complacent and bound Come on now, people turn on now The wind’s ripe with change - Conditions remain Invest in the past - You’re playing the/a game Come on now, people turn on now My, my, my charming life - I tried/try to improve it My, my, my precious time - I’ll stop burning through it I try, try, try to join this/the fight I try, try, tried to get it right The apathy crowd - Relentlessly proud Indifferent to change - Live here and now Come on now, people turn on now No one thinks right - No sanctions in sight Run for effect - Imploding your life Come on now, people turn on now
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Drive 03:32
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You seem to be alone - Just staring at these friends You seem more at home - where you don’t have to pretend Everyone around you has (got) a past to deflect While everyone around you is acting such a mess Let’s just drive… We crave more and more - The guilt it never ends Decisions that you make - final words and regrets Everything inside you points to bitterness and unrest While everything swirls around you and puts you to the test Go on and drive… Let’s just drive… Time’s been pulling you - People are shoving you You’re so used to it now Obligations filling you - sacrifice taming you You’re not the same anyhow Let’s just drive…
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Like Tainted Money 04:18
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Deep into money, nothing revealed if you win it Stash the money, there’s issues of trust when they visit Craving money, blurring the give to get limits Hands out for money, hunger justifies why you need it Spend before you start to fade away It’s how you learned, and with whom you play - Constant holidays Flash the money, watch them slither-by as they fetch it Dealing money, there’s power and pain that comes with it Addicts with money, feel the surge and rush as they spend it Knee-deep in need, they can’t accept the notion of limits You know, you know, you know… You know how to get it… Defend what you slaved to pay - Share your spoils when there’s something gained Who are you now hoping to save? You’re on holiday… You know, you know, you know… Friends are indifferent… (Craving money, saving money, craving money, a slave to money) (Craving money, saving money, craving money, tainted money)
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Living with Your Shadow 04:15
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You’re wasting all these moments of your life - It’s come to this Go wallow in your thoughts - You’re trained - You’re truly fixed for bliss There’s no single reason why - Nothing left to try - As life goes by You’re counting-up the highlights of your life - It’s too surreal Taste the best of what they offer - So come now - What’s your deal? And there is no reason why - Without your consent - Life just slides by Time’s messing with you - Never been there for you - You never resign Time’s a test for you - Time’s resisting you - But never you mind You’re raking-in the winnings - Acting like it’s no big deal I’m stranded on the sideline - Lost in how good it all must feel There’s no single reason why - Nothing left to try - As life goes by Time’s messing with you - Never been there for you - You never resign Time’s a test for you - Time’s resisting you - But never you mind Time’s messing with you - Never been there for you - You never resign Time’s a test for you - Time’s resisting you - But never you mind Time’s messing with you - Never been there for you - You never resign Time’s a test for you - Time’s resisting you - But never you mind
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Obligatory Love Song 03:16
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You’re getting yours - It’s about time The words unfold as I try to inscribe But now you’re getting yours from a twisted mind My emotions got stirred, so I felt inclined Tried and I tried to get the words out Mixed-up metaphor - Hang my thoughts out Seems like clichés are all I’ve got - How do you like it? Seems like I wasn’t clever enough - But how do you like it? This twisted little love song Here it comes now as I try for sublime I want to put you on a pedestal - Watch you imbibe You’ll get gratitude and love in a way I decide If my approach is all wrong, there’s some feeling inside Tried and I tried to get this thing down Mixed-up metaphors - Hang my thoughts out Seems like clichés are all I’ve got - How do you like it? Seems like I wasn’t clever enough - How do you like it? Pragmatic little love song A little love song, done all wrong, but strong Contrived a little love song, hear my little love song It’s done - Sarcasm has won Seems like clichés are all I’ve got - How do you like them? Seems like I wasn’t clever enough - But how do you like it? Seems like clichés are all I’ve got - How do you like them? Seems like I wasn’t clever enough - So how do you like it? How do you like it?
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Dissolve 03:52
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I watch you slip away a little more from me The changes in your style striking to see Losing touch of what you meant to me The past is all we share now, can’t you see, can’t you see? Growing apart a little more and more each year The phases of our lives have brought us here A holiday card and words shows you’re sincere But soon the winds will shift as you disappear, into atmosphere The best parts of you have truly died You’ve lost that youthful twinkle in your eye Watching you dissolve before my eyes - And I’m surprised Goodbye to you - I bid you adieu - As we drift right through - Goodbye to you See you moving further away from me The person I once knew is hardly seen Giving in to what you’re meant to be Your past is fading fast, can’t you see, can’t you see? The best parts of you have truly died You’ve lost that youthful twinkle in your eye Taken back by your middle-age disguise - That I despise Losing touch of what you meant to me The past is all we share now, can’t you see?
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Fade Away 03:38
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I feel more today, as I slowly drift away I got the mind to drift some more, through imagination’s door A little faith goes a long way, as I try not to fade away Indulge more of what I need, while I fight through my disease Look what’s lying in me What have I proven to myself, or proved to you? Feel I’m faking every moment - Like I’m blinded by the lights When my mind gives out tonight - I grab for what really matters I’ll unpeel more today, and I’ll slowly slip away My mind wants to play some more, I completed life’s little chore A (new) motive goes a long way, towards bringing me to this state Indulge more of what I need, I’ll accept the wounds I receive Look what’s lying in me What have I proven to myself? What more could I do? Feel I’m faking every moment - Like I’m blinded by the lights When my mind gives out tonight - I grab for what really matters Let’s burn brightly for a moment - And pretend we get it right Let’s go peel away the moments - Let’s go chase another life Another life…
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Life Amongst the Static (Reprise) 02:52
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released January 1, 2010

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Robert Scott King Los Angeles, California

I'm a BMI affiliated singer-songwriter based in Southern California. My past musical experiences include playing the local club circuit, receiving airplay on commercial/college radio, and working as a music therapist.

My music can be heard on several networks (e.g., Showtime, MTV, Discovery), in advertising spots (e.g., CIGNA "Go You" campaign), and in some radio markets (Germany, France, Spain). ... more

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