FAWM: "Humbuggery (Eternal Sunshine)"

Humbuggery (Eternal Sunshine)

2 weeks ago by @disarming

Liner Notes

Ok I might have accidentally copied a riff here but by the time I realized it, it was too late. I call it co-invention.

I tried to play some #harmonica even though I can't play it very well. This is another kind of hopeful tune for some not so awesome times. Here's to hoping. :)

#punk #folkpunk #love #hope #harmonica #fast #fullproduction

Lyrics

03 Humbuggery (Eternal Sunshine)

We lost the war. We had no chance.
It’s time to sing. It’s time to dance.
Escape the world and take a trip.
Outside this box. It’s time we dip.
This matrix life and all the scams.
It’s time to break. It’s time we slam.
It’s time to read.This night we’re free.
Let’s not pretend it’s not the end.

But spring will come to save us all.
In time with robin's song.
Turn our frowns all upside down.
We’ll love forever.
The falling rain will keep us sane.
The flowers breakthrough.
The frozen ground is gone for now.
Eternal sunshine

Humbuggery has won the day.
It feels too strange to think this way.
Electrons fly. They’re buzzing lies.
Infecting minds, ignoring cries.
Can you think of some other stuff.
We need distraction. I need your love.
Another hug, and coffee mugs.
Man it’s so rad that you’re my friend.

All our dreams will come true.
It’s up to us to choose.
Hope is the dream of a waking man.
Wake up, we've got a plan.

Comments

@bradbrubaker 2w

Beyond the obviously winsome rhythm and drive of the track, the texture of your voice is great. Brings to mind this Richmond punk band from the 90's/00's, Sixer.

Lyrically, I know you say it's hopeful, but for me the first stanza colors any positivity that follows as sardonic. Which works for me, honestly.

@daveescoffery 2w

Wow! I really enjoyed this song, the energy, the lyrics (so on point for right now), the harmonica, the production, the arrangement, everything. It reminds me of Frank Turner, maybe with a bit of NOFX mixed in there.

@scottmcb 2w

I dig the change of tempo at the beginning of the humbuggery verse. Really cool use of harmonica. Really like the break down too.

@franniezest 2w

wow i was REALLY into this while listening - its very captivating, the harmonica is rockin' and the lyrics great - Man it IS so rad that youre my friend - - love it. at first i wasn't sure i liked the ending filter(?) on the vocals but then i decided it was a cool effect to make you feel like you're dreaming and the voice is reaching you through the cloud of sleepiness/dream-state which works with the lyrics too. nicely done!