Don't Tell it To Me (CBGB) by Nick_Flash
Genre: Punk-Grunge
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This is the first of my 2 song set. The lyrics are pretty standard punk angst. The main riff is actually from one of the first songs I learned on guitar ages ago with my high school punk band "The Soggy Waffles". We sounded much worse than this however.
Lyrics:
You can't tell us what to do or sayWe're not your puppets we're not for sale
I'm gonna get out the word and yes we're here to stay
We're gonna fight for our rights watch out the revolution's on it way
And we won't stop
And we can't stop
Listen to the call
It's gonna break down the wall
Just listen to the people shouting
We're gonna rise up we're gonna climb the mountain
I know what's right don't need the man to tell me
We won't lie down, We won't lie down
What was that you say?
Follow blind no way, hey!
And who you think I should be
Don't tell it to me!
Where I should go and what I should see
What I can wear and who I should be
We're not gonna listen, we're not gonna take it
Give us a law and watch us break it.
You can't tell us what to do or say
We're not your puppets we're not for sale
I'm gonna get out the word and yes we're here to stay
We're gonna fight for our rights watch out the revolution's on it way
And we won't stop
And we can't stop
And who you think I should be
Don't tell it to me!
Don't tell it to me!
Don't tell it to me!
Don't tell it!
Hardware:
Mac G5, Charvel LS-1 Guitar, Yamaha bass, Boss GT-3 processorSoftware:
Garageband, DODYou must be registered and logged-in to comment.
kingbee
It has a sort of MC5 feel to it..but then again sounds pretty up to date and sits well with the rest of your stuff.
I like it.
Cheers
Nick_Flash
Mc5 freakin rocked, so thats a compliment. Thanks for listening. I used much different guitar sounds, but otherwise it is similar to my other work.
Vic Holman
this is killer in every department. right from the bass line intro i knew i was in for a great ride.
Nick_Flash
Thanks Vic. The music is the easy part. I struggled getting the vocals right and just finished today. Your CBGB track was great too.
Well I want to tell it to you. its my Son's Birthday Today Lol
Its a Rocking Punk alwight ha ha Great production. Love it.
Peace Dee.
Nick_Flash
Playing this song took me back to my high school days. Man do I wish we had Mac's and Garageband back then - I would have a library of this music.
Happy Birthday to your Son!
thanks.
nick
production, absolutely well done!
Nick_Flash
The music was recorded in about an hour. I was going to add some feedback in parts but I got lazy (how punk is that)
craft
Great punk rock... This is way to cool...
Nick_Flash
Yeah recording this one was fun. Did'nt have to worry about everything being perfect.
Thanks for checking it out Craft.
chemystery
Yeah! The next revolution is WAY overdue. Maybe it starts right here right now.
Nick_Flash
Here comes the revolution. The title of one of my punk bands albums was "The Evolution of Revolution" Thats probably where I got the vocal inspiration from.
davisamerica
punk x 2 and way cool
Nick_Flash
Thanks for stopping by. Certainly was a fun project.
racerat
Nick,
Awesome mix, this sounds like some X at the Whiskey LIVE track or something. I am rockin my socks off. Best CBGB song I've heard yet. The end is punishing! Wham bam thankya Mam! Kudo's
Philip
Nick_Flash
Yeah, I'm a sucker for endings like that. I think 3 if my posts have something similar. All in the name of punk.
Thanks for the comments Phil.
If the revolution is waiting for an opening shot, this is it! Excellent sound with a snarly edge - great mix. Let it begin!
Nick_Flash
Let it begin! Thanks for listening Rik. Your demo rocked as well.
Peace
nick
lavalamp
Pure punkalicious. Everything's great about this. You really rocked this out. It would be cool to here the original, too.
YEAH!
LL
Nick_Flash
I'm not even sure I have an original. I'd love to hear it too. The main riff was the same but everything else different. I think I was like 17 at the time.
Fun trip though. Thanks man
DWL
The second track of yours I've listened to and both bloody superb.
The sound, production, lyrics, guitars, vocals, everything is just perfect for this song.
:-)
Cheers
Dick
Nick_Flash
Thanks for putting up with me twice. Definitely not a sweet song but not all punk is. I actually thought about rewriting the lyrics but didn't have time.
Punk rules.
bud
I love the way the first chorus leads straight into the second verse without a breath - very old school punk - perfect touch. Killer guitars and vocals too.
Nick_Flash
The way the vocals were strung together was the way I envisioned it, yeah you're right it gives it that old school style.
Thanks for listening Bud, your demos have sounded great!
another Boss man!! I just love the tones your getting!!
This is fist wavin' material for sure.
Production is huge.
I love it!
C.