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Hangin' in the I​.​P.

by Cosmic Bull

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1.
It’s the call that can’t wait All the talk that’s not straight Are we better now? Hard to see Let me ask you: if you had some time And I let you know my mind Would you hear me out Or refuse to understand me? Of all the lessons I’ve learned All the times I got burned Did I always have someone I could run to? Maybe it’s all just beyond me I’m not blind but can’t see Where’s the kumbaya and daisy chains? On your mind but off your hands They’ll never sing your song Unless you know people And the world will never call your name You’ll never write their wrongs Unless you know people When they’re evil False elegance or fake ignorance Or those just trying to be true Which one am I? Which one are You dear — it’s clear I’m here — you’re here Let’s see — how we — agree The point is, my dear It’s time to make clear How we get along — if we don’t Minds will never change Maybe that’s what we’re supposed to do Figure out the me & you It’s been long enough shrouded up in mystery And whatever principles are key What they say about you & me Will they loosen up what’s tightly wound? Stand as one or “stand your ground”? They’ll never sing your song Unless you know people And the world will never call your name You’ll never write their wrongs Unless you know people And they’ll tell you that they’re not to blame As time has come and gone Don’t wait too long without people It’s a long and lonely road to lead Their minds are changing now Aren’t you glad you know people? Ain’t we evil? It’s clear — I’m here — you’re here Let’s see — how we — agree The point is, my dear It’s clear — I’m here — you’re here Let’s see — how we — agree
2.
Can't wait to dangle my feet In the water so sweet Revitalized And I'll be driving my car Doesn't matter how far To realize it To where we broke ground In a place no one had found And now that everyone knows To our people it shows Where the prize is Hearing rumbles on the way Telling what we're doing today And now we're shedding the bees And we're smoking the trees For satisfaction 'Cause no one we know believes We're behaving like thieves By our action But it's so cold To hear that we've been sold But we'll explain it away Like we do every day And get no traction And when the bird of truth Is no dove but an unkindness of ravens That's when we'll see the proof That our way of life was no worth savin' And now we've shed all the bees And we've smoked all the trees Until we're sated And no one we know believes We're behaving like thieves Except the hated And it's so cold To hear that we've been sold But we'll explain it away Like we do every day It's how we're fated
3.
In my mood it started raining For things no longer worth sustaining And my body's like a carnival that's left town It's broken rides My happiness is not for letting That's something that I keep forgetting Only to remind myself once I'm back lying face down Through bloodshot eyes If I won't be forgiven By those I've wronged However long I still have time - again And there's no guest list in heaven This job is mine To find ways to climb And in my mind Call it divine And make it real somehow In the garden it was raining But in my soul there's no complaining Over rocks and brambles My heart carries no frown It just subsides May I be happy living this life May you be happy living your life You might have knots entangled But I won't make a sound But I'll hope you rise If I won't be forgiven By those I've wronged However long I still have time - again And there's no guest list in heaven This job is mine To find ways to climb And in my mind Call it divine And make it real somehow
4.
I've been telling folks they are wrong I've been telling them this for so long I've been posting some links To get 'em to think And I'm stuck in games of ping-pong And I need some release From the thieves and the police I've been numbed and blinded By things I find and I pray in vain for peace Somehow it all makes sense to me 'Cause it's making me someone I don't want to be And I hope and keep hanging on the line Like I'm holding my breath til the end of time Say "What you mean?" I say, "All of it" Still don't follow, then get with it No really I get nods and yawns and yeps and yeahs Just endlessly And I can't even count the years Since I really wanted to be rich But take this away - just do what I say And we'll get out of this ditch Somehow it all makes sense to me 'Cause it's making me someone I don't want to be And I hope and keep hanging on the line Like I'm holding my breath til the end of time
5.
They call me gentleman As if I'd always been Scent is heavy with the season I only hope that they're not teasin' It's so pretty - oh it's so pretty Startle me with lights warm and fair Love and mercy - touch and immerse me Lets me know that I'm all there Once the moon has waned gibbous Dress the streets in bowed ribbons It's so pretty - oh it's so pretty Walking with you side by side Sweet adorning - snow blanket morning Catch me if I start to slide With no sleigh rides e'er in sight Never spent one silent night You're so pretty - oh you're so pretty Lovely in your bangles and cashmere Down of thistle - toe of the mistle Lets me know that I'm still here It's so pretty - and you're so pretty My heart swells, I appreciate my lot Feel the potion - struck with the notion How many more of these have I got? How many more of these have I got? How many more of these have I got?
6.
On rusty wheels I go Down dusty rails To show you what's inside a man When he fails You may not know me now but You'll soon find Spread all around you I'll stand the test of time - buddy The end of the end's where it begins So you can wash away your sins And what you leave them Will be your final score But you won't need it anymore Some splendid years ago I struck it fine I made decisions then To keep mine what's mine Now as I cross along I know I'll be alone Too late forever Never to atone - buddy The end of the end's where it begins So you can wash away your sins And what you leave them Will be your final score But you won't need it anymore

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released February 17, 2023

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Cosmic Bull Chicago, Illinois

Based in Chicago, Cosmic Bull is an ongoing music project originating with songs written and performed by Mark Vickery.

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