Sarcastically Obtuse

1 week ago by @candle

Liner Notes

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A few of weeks ago, I came to the realization that my teaching style is what one might call Sarcastically Obtuse. You see, by day I'm a Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor (for those who didn't know). But I also have a degree in Philosophy (you might see where I'm going with this…). One thing this world, & especially this younger generation, is lacking is Critical Thinking. So I try to make my students think for themselves as much as possible. For example, they are well aware of the pool rules - so when they ask me if they can do a certain thing (e.g. dive in the deep end), I NEVER give them a straight Yes/No answer. Instead, I ask them if they think they are allowed to dive in the deep end. I know one of these days one of my students is probably going to punch me. But if they can learn to think for themselves a little, then I will have taught them more than how to swim. And that would be awesome!

I started roughly throwing these lyrics together at work last week (àpropos, n'est-ce pas?). I found that they quickly turned political. I blame Doug Ford & Donald Trump. At any rate, I'm not quite satisfied with how this all came together. The song still needs some work, not only lyrically, but also musically. I did try to use my "Live" Jeskola Buzz setup a little more by creating (in real time as the tape rolled) both a Guitar & Bass loop (both played by my Strat). I certainly need more practice before this becomes smoother. Oh well…

See You In The Shadows…

GEAR
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2000 Fender Deluxe Stratocaster
DigiTech Grunge Pedal
Peavey PVM-22 Dynamic Microphone
Behringer UMC404HD Audio Interface
Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller
Candle's "Live" Jeskola Buzz Project
Plectum: Aqua Blue Ibanez Medium Sand Grip

Lyrics

Sarcastically Obtuse
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- VERSE 1 -

Trying to make you think
In a world that stinks
Don't you have your own dreams?
Don't you realize how things seem?

- CHORUS -

Your rhetorical questions are of no use
Because all my replies are sarcastically obtuse
My humour is often used to diffuse
A world that has become sarcastically obtuse

- VERSE 2 -

Your false Messiah feeds you lies
Built upon all that you despise
Which you swallow as you rise
Against the Truths you decry

- BRIDGE -

Put down this inserection
Give up all of your freedom
For the righteous shall ascend
Into the maverick's kingdom!

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meh… good enough for FAWM. Gonna have to FAWM it…

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