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Understone Blues

by Bogieman Lewis & His Wasted Youth

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1.
A Dance With Jack Ketch (or The Hempen Jig) 00:55
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Are you ready to dance now with the Bogieman? Take a step in and sail on just take the captain’s hand. The devil is waiting for you to get down there, for he’s in the details just take your chance my dear! Come on in show us your grin forget your worries and scurries and let those tunes soothe down your soul. Oh you’ll be warned! Dark corners of your soul you’ll explore! You’ll tell stories no one’s heard before! Listen to the Bogieman, now!
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Shake The Shack 03:10
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You’ll take the ride to leave this town. The adventure is a far too distant sound. You’ll be surprised to find your road inside, only wrong turns for your ride. You can’t deny the walk’s too long, that’s why you’re not gone. You just can’t go wrong if you stay at home. (Stay at home and just never ever tell me to) Sail on! is the scream you wish to shout. Run Home! is the thought you should worry about. You blame them for your blandness but you should take the fall. To live in fear of changing is not to live at all. You can’t deny the walk’s too long that’s why you’re still at home. You have the tickets ready but the train’s already gone. Still waiting for a sign? This is your wake-up call. To live in fear of changing is not to live at all.
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The Smith & The Devil 03:33
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Gallow on my neck the devil jumps out just to check if a bargain i would make and his money i would take. But i am smarter as Lucifer his bag i’ll carry - i know its real worth so when he comes to take my hand in his bag the Old Scratch will end. Yes the devil knows my name and the devil plays my game, for what it’s worth i can tell i’m my own boss I nailed the devil on a cross. Some grow up, some grow old, some act proud, some act cold. Me & myself after tricking the death lived a long life with no regrets. ‘cause the devil knows my name and the devil plays my game and when my time has finally come I will lay down but not for long. Yes i am smarter than Lucifer himself, I brought three nails and a hammer from my shelf so when he jumps out in heaven i’ll be boss ‘cause i nailed the devil on a cross. Yes the devil knows my name and the devil plays my game, for what it’s worth i can tell i’m my own boss, i nailed the devil on a cross.
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Southern Discomfort 04:30
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This place fears me no more, it holds me in line with the bored. My wife loves my bartender and i must surrender to this southern discomfort. This place is the root to all evil, people here worship the holy grail. This is their excuse to rip off and abuse oh Lord save us from our discomfort. I’m not ready to change ways my Lord so today i’ll hold on to my discomfort. No need to be worried, my generation’s standing still. Too much time to kill, too little goodwill, we’re just passive empty souls. I’m not ready to change ways my Lord so today i’ll hold on to my discomfort. Teenage dreams are the first to leave us, ah come on man, just grow up! But what’s the deal in being mature & wealthy if your mind’s not really healthy and your chances slowly disappear? Well, go on this path of mediocrity then! Pretend to be happy but slowly die inside (no, you can’t hide). And when this empire will fall i won’t care after all i’ll just hold on to my discomfort. I’m not ready to change ways my Lord so today i’ll hold on to my discomfort.
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Bad Timing 02:49
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Too soon too late, guess this is my fate. Oh oh, Bad Timing. I was born in the age where everybody is full of rage, I didn’t participate but I lost the race. Always on time in the wrong place, I can start with a blank slate. It’s time to contemplate, I’m at the right place, just a minute too late. Too soon too late, guess this is my fate. Oh oh, Bad Timing. Destiny runs on its own, I keep running but I’m never getting in a hurry time slows us down, trying to kill time but it won’t die, won’t drown. Slaves of time is what we are. Wait a second, this isn’t getting us far. You just can’t stop the ticking of the clock. Too soon too late, guess this is my fate. Oh oh, Bad Timing.
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You're Not Welcome Here 02:59
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Just like an earwig, an everlasting call (i hear) you’re not welcome here. As i drift in the doldrums alone in this wasteland (they say) you’re not welcome here. Conformed for the tribe still danced against the tide (oh dear) you’re not welcome here. Yes i should sail to other waters (bye bye bye) here i feel medium unwell (bye bye bye) it’s not because of your rhythm (bye bye bye) it’s rather cause you’re not rare (Aloha!). See i’m the steak no one tastes (bye bye bye) call me the invisible man (bye bye bye) but you’re on everyone’s radar (bye bye bye) You’ve opened the ego can (oh no, not again!) This tribe bribes with compassion it’s just the latest fashion (oh dear) you’re not welcome here. Camouflaged to oppose going like the river flows (i fear) you’re not welcome here. Loaded to the gunwall no one hears what i say (but why?) you’re not welcome here. Give no quarter! You’re not welcome here. Down to the depths with you! You’re not welcome here. We’re not welcome!
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I Can Only Lose 03:04
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In this world i cannot choose, i was born to win but i’m living to lose. Blinded by fashion i’ll drown in my faith and when i can’t breathe i know it’s too late. Worried Blues I cannot choose, in this world I’m going to lose. Surrounded by shallow lives, fake smiles ignorance and lies. Egos dictate where we turn, a change of things is what we yearn. Worried Blues I cannot choose, in this world I’m going to lose. My heart is pure my soul’s on fire, there’s not much that i desire. Still this world fills me with rage, it is time to turn the page. Worried Blues I cannot choose, in this world I’m going to lose. The road is never paved for you, i learned the lesson, keep it true. Bound to lose i see the light: for luck and love i’ll always fight! Worried Blues i cannot choose in this world i’m going to lose, worried Blues i cannot choose in this world i’m going to lose.
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We Have More! 00:54
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Don’t go away, we have more! Take a break now and come back for more, with the Bogieman! You’ll hear stories never heard before, take your chance my friend! Just turn your record to the other side, 'cause there is more. Come back later, we’ll tell you more, bout the Bogieman. Take your chance my friend. Press play and you’ll hear less!
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Down I Fall 05:05
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You’re given just one chance in life, that’s how it should be. You never know what’s coming next but i feel mighty and free, so i hold on to my bottle and shake away the night. Tomorrow is another day, there is no end in sight. Oh yeah i rock and i roll but down i fall. Are you feeling out of luck or do you feel ok? I hope you’re doing rather well and party hard all day. So raise up all your glasses and sing along with me, ‘cause isn’t it the music which makes us feel so free? Oh yeah we rock and we roll but down we fall. So i drink up and raise my glass to all of you out there. Come on now get out of your head get crazy, just don’t care. ‘Cause tonight i’ll have my fun smoking hot chicks and big cigars and if it just doesn’t work i’ll hang around in bars. Oh yeah i rock and i roll but down i fall. So what you’re all waiting for? This is your last chance. Get your ass in the pit and start to f***in’ dance. ‘Cause there is just another time to feel sad & blue this is the time to drink some wine and party with the crew. Oh yeah we rock and we roll sometimes we fall.
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Wasted (on a Railroad Track) 03:07
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Another year has passed by but now i feel just right, laying on the floor with a bottle down struggling with my inner fights It must have been the pills i took my own little pharmacy, need to take a closer look but i feel the devils sympathy. Down & out, straight to hell, wasted till the end, one more time the whisky sour seems to be my closest friend. Again you are a stranger, well i washed my thoughts away, there’s still blood on my banjo and i’m waiting for my payback day. I’m wasted on a railroad track, wasted and i won’t come back. I’m staring at the wall as the feelings start to drown, i get a grip take another sip while your pictures are falling down. Again you are a stranger well i washed my thoughts away, there’s blood on my hands now this is my payback day. Wasted on a railroad track wasted and i won’t come back.
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On Borrowed Time 04:33
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My dear old man I wish I could save you. As far as I can see I can’t even save me. My dear old man I wish we’d live forever, but time runs fast so make every second last. We’re all here on borrowed time, waiting for our decline. No matter how hard I try and try, eternity ends with Now that you’re gone life should go on, but time stands still when I sing your song. When lights grow dim I got our love to remember, I treasure it so, more than you know, more than you know. We’re all here on borrowed time, waiting for our decline. No matter how hard I try and try, eternity ends with I still miss you always everyday, I don’t think this will just go away, but the memories they teach me better, you live in my heart forever. Always I’ll be a hopeless dreamer, so I close my eyes and see you in the light of the night and when I see you shadows become true, hold very close what is given to you. We’re all here on borrowed time, waiting for our decline. No matter how hard I try and try, eternity ends with Y?
12.
Standby 02:48
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Running away from my life save me such weight. Play it fast forward i’ll be eluding fate. Play it fast forward live in standby, let’s get in line let’s live the lie, 'cause when i do i do think about you 'cause when i do i wish it was true. Is the rain gone or can i press reset? Weather the storm or live a life of regret? Play it fast forward live in standby let’s get in line let’s live the lie, 'cause when i do i do think about you, 'cause when i do i See it in your fake smile you’re living a lie. Running away from your life and so do i. If you’d be mine we would both shine, so wake up let’s run together or maybe let’s stop and watch the world turn for once. Go on a wild goose chase to find a perfect storm. I know it’s always darkest right before dawn. Play it fast forward live in standby, let’s get in line let’s live the lie, 'cause when i do i do think about you 'cause when i do i wish it was true. Play the next scene oh i want to try, let’s shine again let’s learn to fly. Weather the storm i really don’t mind the pain 'cause when it’s gone we’ll be as right as rain.
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Curtain Call 01:13
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This is where we say goodbye, this is where we say time does fly. This sounds like our little journey is going to end. Bye my friends. But don’t worry, we will leave you with a smile, 'cause we did it our way, we enjoyed to play. We laughed and we danced and we cried. Don’t be afraid cause it’s not so late, get ready for the last encore. 'Cause if you like there is always more. We’ll see you on the other side for sure!
14.
Home 06:34
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I hate the world today please make the pain go away. Can’t you see the scars i’m hiding from the stars and everyone else out there? Dear Mr. Mayhem, please take me far far away. Memories fly by when i close my eyes, please save me from myself. (so wake the dead and watch how time flies instead) Should i keep running away from myself? What if i sit here and wait? Will i ever find my way lost in this storm, or where is my home, where is my home when i’m alone, i’m coming home, where do i belong? Run straight towards the storm, far to a beach unknown. Cause what keeps me bound to the places i know is you. Our missed desires, our left opportunities. We turn around don’t listen don’t drown running fast. (so slow down and listen to the sound) Should i keep running away from myself? What if i stay here and wait? Will i ever find my way lost in this storm, or where is my home, where is my home when i’m alone, i’m coming home. where do i belong? All of my shame all of my pain, all of my sadness all parts of the game. All my long weekends, they’re all coming home. All of my joy all of my laughs, all of the happiness - my happy thoughts. All of what’s sacred, they’re all coming home. All of my troubles, all my tattoos, all of my love and my wasted youth. All of the truth, they’re all coming home. All of my guilt, all of my tears, all of my hatred and all of my fears. All of the lies, they’re all coming home. All of my anger, all tragedies, my love gone forever and all enemies. All of myself - I AM CoMInG HoMe!
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Hoamweah 02:03
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credits

released March 1, 2024

All songs & lyrics written by Bogieman Lewis
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Georgy Lee Lewis is possessed by Bogieman Lewis who sings and plays guitar

His Wasted Youth are:
The Spirit of Uncle Scrugg - Banjo
The Shadow of Salty Dog Störtebeker - Acoustic Guitar & Ukulele
Sangio Wasted - Doublebass
Prof. Pizza Eccli - Trumpet
Mr. Pyson - Clarinet
Hannes Mock - Trombone
Mody - Tuba
The Ghost of Muddy Malone - Mouth Harp
Tommaso Zamboni - Akkordeon
The Understoners (Loris / Seba II / Jërgila / Elia) - Choirs
Nora C. - Piano / Backing Vocals
Mad Patze - Drums

Recorded & Mixed by Paul Hilber
at Understone Records in the summer of '23

© 2024 Bogieman Lewis | Understone Records

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Bogieman Lewis & His Wasted Youth Salurn, Italy

Bogieman Lewis tells stories. Frightening ones.
Together with His Wasted Youth those stories come alive in a potpourri of feelings delivered through the sounds of Old Time Blues, early Swing, yodeling Folk, Tirolean Country and whatnot! So lean back, take a sip of your favorite spirit and just enjoy them melodies. The Bogieman is real and you found him! ... more

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