HI-FI DRIVE BY - LYRICS

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1.     68’ CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 

V1 

TROUBLES IN THE REAR VIEW 

HOTFOOT’N GITTY UP 

THUNDER BOLTS OF LIGHTNING 

BLOWING UP THE ROADBLOCKS 

 CHORUS 

SHE GOT A 68’ CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE                                                                 

HOLD ON DADDY, YEAH MOMMAS GOT THE WHEEL  

V2 

BLACKTOP CENTERFOLD 

QUEEN OF THE FAST LANE 

CHROME PLATED OVERDRIVE 

FLYING LIKE AN AEROPLANE 

CHORUS 

V3 

REDLINE LIPSTICK 

CLUTCH DROPPING DOLLFACE 

JAMMIN ON THE STICK SHIFT 

TRASH TALKING SWITCH BLADE 

 

2. BALL AND CHAIN 

V1 

THE VITIOUS CYCLE OF LOVE AND PAIN 

HOT AIR BALLOONS IN A HURRICANE 

SAILING BLIND AND I’M LOST AT SEA 

BUT DAMN, WHAT YOU DO TO ME 

CHORUS 

I DON’T GIVE A DAMN HONEY 

I AIN’T TRYING TO PLAY YOUR GAMES 

WE GO FROM KICKING UP A FUSS 

TO GETTING NAKED AND DRINKING CHAMPANGE – BALL AND CHAIN 

V2 

THE LONELY PLACE BETWEEN HATE AND LOVE 

BREAKING HEARTS THEN THE MAKING UP 

TEN THOUSAND MILES FROM EYE TO EYE 

GOING OFF LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY 

V3           

THE PISS AND MOAN THEN THE TOLERATE 

THE SWALLOWED MY PRIDE FOR THAT SUGARCAIN 

NO SURPRISE WHEN YOUR TEMPTING FATE 

THE PRICE YOU PAY WITH THAT BALL AND CHAIN 

OUT 

 I SURE DO LOVE THAT BALL AND CHAIN, BALL AND CHAIN 

V4 

THE VITIOUS CYCLE OF LOVE AND PAIN 

HOT AIR BALLOONS IN A HURRICANE 

SAILING BLIND AND I’M LOST AT SEA 

BUT DAMN, WHAT YOU DO TO ME 

 

3. YOUNG AND BLIND 

V1 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND 

WAYWORD FREE MISGUIDED FEARLESS PRIDE 

ONE STEP FORWARD AND TWO STEPS BACK 

WIDE EYED RAW AND GREEN AS GRASS 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND 

V2 

LISTEN TO THAT OLD MAN IS HE WISE 

I THINK I HEARD HIM SAY THAT ONCE OR TWICE 

HE SAID HEY THERE SON DON’T FALL IN LOVE 

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING OF NO 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND 

CHORUS 

YOUNG AND BLIND 

V3 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR AT THE BAR 

TOO DRUNK TO DRIVE I GUESS I’LL LEAVE MY CAR 

HAPPY HOUR TURNED INTO EVENING 

LAST CALL CAME AND I’M NOT LEAVING 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND 

V4 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR DOWN AND LOW 

BROKEN HEARTED LORD YOU LOST YOUR SOUL 

CAUSE IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR LIVING 

THANK THE LORD JUST KEEPS ON GIVING 

IT’S NOT EASY WHEN YOUR YOUNG AND BLIND 

CHORUS 

 

4. SKIPPING SCHOOL 

V1 

YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE THERE’S SUNSHINE EVEN IN THE RAIN 

YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE THERE’S SUNSHINE EVEN IN THE RAIN 

I WOULDN’T MISS THE CHANCE, TO FEEL YOUR SHINE ON ME 

V2 

I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL 

I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL 

WHILE YOU WERE TEACHING CLASS, THAT SUCKER WAS SKIPPING SCHOOL 

BRIDGE/CHORUS 

I AIN’T TRYING TO LIE, AND DON’T YOU FORGET 

TOP OF THE CLASS, HONEY I’M THE TEACHERS PET 

YOU AIN’T GOTTA STAND, FOR THAT BONEHEAD STOOGE 

CAUSE I WAS BORN UP TO SPEED, WITH ROOM TO IMPROVE 

BRIDGE/CHORUS 

I AIN’T TRYING TO LIE, AND DON’T YOU FORGET 

TOP OF THE CLASS, HONEY I’M THE TEACHERS PET 

I KNOW YOU GOTTA MAN, BUT THAT MAN HE’S A FOOL 

WHILE YOU WERE TEACHING CLASS 

THAT SUCKER WAS SKIPPING SCHOOL 

 

5.     HOT DIGGITY DOG 

V1 

SHE SAID SHE HAD ENOUGH 

TIME FOR A CHANGE 

ON THE LAST STRAW 

POINTING THE BLAME 

CHORUS 

HOT DIGGITY DOG 

LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN 

CAUSE I AIN’T SURPRISED 

I KNEW I’D SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN 

V2 

SAID I CROSSED THAT LINE 

FANNED THE FLAMES 

ADDED FUEL TO THE FIRE 

LIGHT THE GASOLINE 

CHORUS 

V3 

WENT FROM BAD TO WORSE 

CALL IT RETROGRADE 

LAY IT ON THICK 

IT’S A FEDERAL CASE 

OUT 

HOT DIGGITY DOG, LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN 

HOT DIGGITY DOG, LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN 

I AIN’T SURPISED I KNEW I’D SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN 

 

6. THE SQUEEZE 

V1 

YOU’RE THE UNDISPUTED CHAMP, YOUR THE BEST THERE’S EVER BEEN 

AT GETTING ON MY NERVES, AND CRAWLIN IN MY SKIN 

WAKE UP EVERY MORNING. FEELING LIKE I’VE ALREADY BEEN TEN ROUNDS 

IF I DIDN’T WANT YOU SO BAD DARLIN, I’D HAVE ALREADY THROWN IN THE DAMN TOWEL 

CHORUS 

I SAID BABY, I’M STILL LOVIN YOU 

I SAID BABY, I’M STILL LOVIN YOU 

YOUR HONEY IS MONEY, AND YOUR BUILT TO PLEASE 

BUT I’M BEGINNING TO WONDER, IF YOUR’ JUICE IS WORTH SQUEEZE 

V2 

YOU KEEP TRYING TO TELL ME, THAT I’VE GOT IT MADE 

SAID IT TASTES LIKES LEMONS, AND I’M TIRED DRINKING LEMONAID 

YOU KNOW WHAT TO SAY, WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO SET ME OFF 

I KNOW WE’RE GONNA WORK IT OUT DARLIN WHAT WILL BE THE DAMN COST 

CHORUS 

V3 

QUIT TRYING TO TELL ME THAT THINGS ARE GONNA CHANGE 

I SURE WANT TO BELIEVE YA, THAT SOMEHOW YOU KNOW THESE DAMN THINGS 

BUT I GOT A BAD FEELING THAT I’M DROPPING LIKE A STONE 

BE IN THE SAME DAMN CAGE WOMAN, STANDED HERE ALL ALONE 

CHORUS 

 

7.     HOT BLOODED LOVE 

V1 

WATCH HER DANCE ACROSS THE ROOM 

AS HER BODY CUTS THE LIGHT 

SHADOWS BRUSH ACROSS HER SKIN 

SEDUCTIVE TEMPTRESS IN THE NIGHT 

ENDLESS PATION AS SHE MOVES 

GRACEFUL LIKE A SUMMER BREEZE 

STIMULATE SUBLINE AND SMOOTH 

EXOTIC TEMPTRESS AIMS TO PLEASE 

BRIDGE 

GROOVING SLOWLY TO THE MUSIC 

GRAVITATIONS’ GETTING HOT 

FEEL MY HEARTBEAT NEXT TO YOU BABE 

PULL ME IN AND NEVER STOP 

CHORUS 

LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE 

HOT BLOODED LOVE 

LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE 

LET’S MAKE SOME HOT-BLOODED LOVE 

BRIDGE 

CHORUS 

CHORUS 

 

8. SWEET MISERY 

V1 

SWEET LORD MISERY, QUIT KNOCKING ON MY DOOR 

SWEET LORD MISERY, QUIT KNOCKING ON MY DOOR 

DARLIN I AIN’T BUYING, I DON’T WANT YOU NO MORE 

V2 

SWEET LORD MISERY, TIME AND TIME AGAIN 

SWEET LORD MISERY, TIME AND TIME AGAIN 

YOU TOOK ALL MY EGGS FROM MY BASKET 

AND NOW YOU’RE COMING FOR THE HEN 

V3 

SWEET LORD MISERY, CAN’T YOU LET ME BE 

SWEET LORD MISERY, PLEASE WON’T YOU LET ME BE 

BLUE DEVILS LET ME GO 

AND CUT THE CHAINS LET ME GO 

 

9. QUICKSAND 

V1 

JUST A HARD WORKIN MAN, TRYING TO GET BY 

I GET UP EVERYMORNING WITH MY EYE ON THE PRIZE 

CHORUS 

I GOT ONE FOOT IN THE WATER, AND ONE FOOT ON THE LAND 

FEELS LIKE I AM IN QUICKSAND, QUICKSAND 

I’VE BEEN GIVING IT ALL CAN 

LORD LEND A MAN A HAND 

STANDING IN QUICKSAND, QUICKSAND 

V2 

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET 

I HIT THE GROUND RUNNING, WHEN THE BOOTS HIT THE FEET 

CHORUS 

V3 

TRYING TO REEL IN THE CATCH, CRANKING ON THE WINCH 

MY DOLLARS BEEN STRETCHED, AND MY PENNIES’ BEEN PINCHED 

CHORUS 

 

10. THE BAND 

V1 

BROTHER TO BROTHER, SISTER TO SISTER, WOMAN AND MAN 

BROTHER TO BROTHER, SISTER TO SISTER, WOMAN AND MAN 

CHORUS 

ONE VIOCE IN HARMONY, UNITED IN FAITH 

THE CIRCLE, THE BAND       

V2 

LOVER TO LOVER, ARM TO ARM AND HAND TO HAND 

LOVER TO LOVER, ARM TO ARM AND HAND TO HAND 

CHORUS 

OUT 

SEPERATE THE WANT FROM NEED 

CAST AWAY THE HATE AND GREED 

AND JOIN THE BAND 

CHORUS X2

 

PRODUCTION NOTES FOR HI-FI DRIVE BY

Executive Producer - Thomas Ruf 

Producer - Paul Niehaus IV 

Co-Producer - Tom Maloney 

Recording Engineering and mixing - Paul Niehaus IV 

Arrangements - Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney and Paul Niehaus IV 

Horn and String arrangements - Kevin O’Connor 

Recording Studio - Blue Lotus Studio 

Mastering - Sarno Music Solutions 

Photography - Dawn Wilcox 

Graphic Artist - Danielle Estopare 

Track #1 – ’68 Coupe DeVille  - (3:23)  (J. Johnson) 

“’68 Coupe Deville is straight ahead, pedal to the floor, get up and dance rock n’ roll!  I was inspired by the Rat Rod and Classic Car community to write this song about a tattooed hottie who is a gearhead and loves cars!  With Victor Wainwright on piano, this song is as American as a Cadillac!”- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Paul Niehaus IV 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Piano- Victor Wainwright 

Tenor Sax - Frank Bauer 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #2 – Ball and Chain        - (3:45) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV) 

“Ball and Chain has a 70’s old school rock n roll feel, influenced by bands like the Rolling Stones and Faces, with a bit of Motown mixed in to keep it fun.  Singing about the duality of love and the normal struggles of relationships, yet in the end we wouldn’t have it any other way and truly “..love that Ball and Chain!”- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Piano- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Trombone- Dave Dickey 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #3 – Young and Blind    - (4:09) (J. Johnson) 

“Young and Blind is a country-blues gospel, red dirt Americana song.  I wrote this song nearly 30 years ago when I was truly Young and Blind.  Now I am  a 49-year-old man now and these lyrics take on a whole new deeper meaning and resonance.  Featuring the incredible harmonica talents of Brandon Santini, this song will stick in your head like glue.  The kind of song that you wake up in the middle of the night singing in your mind.”-Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV 

Harmonica- Brandon Santini 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #4 – Skippin’ School      - (3:52) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney) 

“Skippin’ School is heavily influenced by BB King and T-Bone Walker, with some Johnny Johnson style piano, provided by Legendary St. Louis musician, Tom Maloney.  The lyrics tell a story of a woman who is not being treated like she should be, by a man who is a “…Bonehead stooge” and another mans desire to treat her like a Queen.”- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Rhythm Guitar- Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Organ- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Piano- Tom Maloney 

Track #5 – Hot Diggity Dog     - (4:00) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney) 

“Hot Diggity Dog is nod to the great JJ Cale that features some swampy wah-wah lead guitar.  The chorus has a heavyweight-hook that people will be singing before the song ends.  A bluesy and swampy sing-along, that is sure to be a crowd favorite!”- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Paul Niehaus IV 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #6 – The Squeeze          - (5:27) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV) 

“The Squeeze has a classic rock AM-Radio feel mixed with rhythm and blues to drive it home.  Everyone who has been in love, knows it’s always a work in progress. But in the end, when asked if “…the juice is worth the squeeze?”, the answer is always yes!  This track features the amazing “River Kittins” on backing vocals and these ladies really knock it out of the park. “- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Organ- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Trombone- Dave Dickey 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #7 – Hot Blooded Love - (4:42) (J. Johnson) 

“Hot Blooded Love, with it’s a Spanish flamenco influenced guitar, has a sultry and sexy Latin flavor.  With Tom Maloney skillfully coloring the guitar licks throughout the lyrics and the “Hot-Blooded” guitar solos, this track is full guitar magic.  With the ridiculously talented Kevin Buckley on stings, along with the dynamic horn/string arrangements by Kevin O’Connor; Hot Blooded Love sets a mood that is sure to heat up the room!”- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar on Solos- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Guitar fills during Lyrics- Tom Maloney 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Organ- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Strings- Kevin Buckley 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #8 – Sweet Misery        - (2:55) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV) 

“Sweet Misery has JJ Cale styled vocals over a perfect hard driving blues shuffle (provided by the shuffle master Joe Meyer).  This is the kind of song any blues music fan can appreciate, old and new.  The lyrics tell the story of bad luck that just seems relentless.  Pure blues from beginning to end, with a smoking hot solo section, Sweet Misery delivers pure blues joy.”-Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Rhythm guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Niehaus IV 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #9 – Quicksand              - (3:50) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney) 

“Quicksand is a swampy Ray Wylie Hubbard influenced song with some Ry Cooder/ Sunny Landreth styled slide guitar. (provided by the legendary Tom Maloney)  I even threw in some comedic satire at the end of the song, reminiscent of the great Jerry Reed.  Hook ladened, down in the bayou and groove heavy; Quicksand captures your attention and never lets you go. “- Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Emily Wallace, Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli 

Gang Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney, Paul Niehaus IV 

Rhythm Guitar- Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Tom Maloney 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli 

Track #10 – The Band              - (5:47) (J. Johnson, T. Maloney, P. Niehaus IV) 

“The Band is a throwback to the 70’s; with an early 70’s soul first half and a Santana influenced Latin jam second half.  Producer Paul Niehaus IV, threw a bit of everything in this song, including the kitchen sink!   With lead vocals, backing vocals, two rhythm guitars, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, Wurlitzer, piano, horns, strings, and a full Latin percussion section; everyone truly joins makes it in “The Band”.  Featuring an incredible solo section with Kasimu Taylor (trumpet), John Covelli (trombone) and my best attempt at a smoking hot Santana like guitar; “The Band” is a perfect end to the album.”-Jeremiah Johnson 

“Side Note: Kasimu Taylor and I met in the grade school band at Humbolt Visual and Performing Arts grade school located in Soulard, St. Louis MO.  I played clarinet back then and Kasimu has since become a trumpet master.  We have come full circle with Kasimu performing on HI-FI DRIVE BY.”-Jeremiah Johnson 

Lead Vocals- Jeremiah Johnson 

Backing Vocals- Mattie Schell, Allie Vogler, Tony Antonelli 

Rhythm Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson, Tom Maloney 

Lead Guitar- Jeremiah Johnson 

Drums- Joe Meyer 

Bass- Paul Niehaus IV 

Wurlitzer- Paul Niehaus IV 

Piano- Paul Niehaus IV 

Tenor Sax- Frank Bauer 

Trumpet- Kasimu Taylor 

Trombone- Dave Dickey 

Trombone Solo- John Covelli 

Bari Sax- Kevin O’Connor 

Strings- Kevin Buckley 

Percussion- Tony Antonelli, Kevin O’Connor

Unemployed Highly Annoyed - Lyrics

Track #1 Burn Down the Garden – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

Never surrender, you got a Rise when you fall 

We’re gonna take down this mountain after all 

They never said it be easy, many a plan astray 

The faded dreams of the broken hearted, have all been turned away 

Seems like the whole worlds’ breaking down 

Have a little faith, things will come around 

Feeling cold and lonely, stare death in the face 

Cutting through the wind, like the wings of an angle, forever sail away 

Don’t put the nails in the coffin, let’s build a better day 

And use that wood for some good and not leave it up to fate 

Burn down the Garden and sow some seeds of love 

Track #2 Muddy Black Water – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

Life is such a struggle just to get by 

Always did what I had to do to man up 

There comes a time to drop the tough guy 

I don’t need your pity, but I won’t lie 

Now I deeper than I’ve ever been 

Life has given me a sucker punch body blow 

I wanna blame it on the weatherman 

You can’t rest on your laurels when the roof comes caving in 

The blue in the sky turns to grey 

Watch the riverbanks wash away 

Thunder beating down on my parade 

Help me if you can, reach down and pull from that muddy black water 

Blinded by illusions of the promise land 

Pray a little harder, got to have faith 

A con-man’s castle on a bed of sand 

Suckers get in line with the other fools 

Track #3 Cherry Red Wine – written by Luther Allison 

Watching you babe 

Watching you all the time 

Watching you baby 

Just watching you all the time 

Watching you destroy yourself woman 

All you do is sit around drinking wine 

You worry me babe 

I'm sitting here wondering what in the world can I do 

Worry me babe 

I'm sitting wondering what in the world can I do 

We've got so much to live for darling 

But I just can't sit here doing nothing and watching that wine destroy you 

I'm taking you to the doctor darling 

Maybe the doctor knows what's going on in your head 

Yeah I'm taking you to the doctor darling 

Maybe he knows what's going on in your head 

You're gonna keep on drinking that bad wine baby 

Even the grass that grows on your grave will be cherry red 

Track #4 Daddy’s Going Out Tonight – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

Some people like to take their chances, some like to roll the bones 

Some like to play it safe, locked up in their homes 

Momma don’t like to gamble 

Don’t care who’s wrong or right 

But Daddy’s going out tonight 

Some like the speed of a roller coaster, even jump out of a plane 

Some like sipping on margaritas and chilling out in the shade 

Some people like a bon-fire, and dancing near the flame 

Some can’t stand the heat and leave the fools to games 

Track #5 - Unemployed Highly Annoyed – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

Calm the hell down, Stop freaking out 

Have a little faith, In the human race 

Don’t work, Don’t leave 

don’t breathe, don’t move 

It’s full blown chaos, it’s doom and gloom 

Put it on lock down, we’re on the brink 

Do what your told and don’t even think 

You can’t call if freedom if you don’t have a choice 

Unemployed and highly annoyed 

Don’t touch, don’t grab, 

Don’t hug, don’t kiss 

It’s a money grab, who’s on the list 

You better wash your hands and don’t touch your face 

You better get in line to get in this place 

Rona’ Rona’ why you buggin’ 

Track # 6 Different Plan for Me – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

I’ve been locked up too long 

I can’t believe 

Take a look at my bank account 

Lord it’s a damn shame it’s all gone 

Almost homeless baby 

Broke as a bluesman can be

I thought I had it all figured out 

And everything goes south 

Somebody, had a different plan for me 

I’ve been laying low at home 

Bouncing my baby boy on my knee 

He’s my little man child 

Man it’s such a beautiful thing 

And I got my lovely woman’s with me too 

And the dog sleeping at the door 

You know even though I ain’t making no money 

I am making life long loving memories 

Somebody, had a different plan for me 

You know I try to have faith 

People dying every day 

Over a 100 thousand people gone no 

And I still can’t pay my bills 

Bank don’t take prayers for payment 

It’s the unemployment line for me 

Somehow, we gonna get through people 

With a different plan for you and me 

Track #7 Love and Sympathy – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

Sometimes I wonder how we got this way 

Fighting and nagging over such petty things 

We came from a place of love through and though 

Now you think your smarter than me and I know I’m smarter than you 

We need loving and sympathy 

I know the moneys tight and hope seems gone 

We’ve been doing all we can to get by and hold on 

It’s all too easy, to hand off that pain 

Pushing out instead of in, looking for someone to blame 

You miss your family; I miss mine too 

Sometimes you need to get away and cut loose 

Anger and frustration keeps creeping in 

Patients wearing thin 

Hard times,  made us strong 

Hold me close It won’t be long 

I believe in you, you believe in me 

Let’s take that pain and set it free 

Don’t poke the fire, don’t fan the flames 

Let our love run through our veins 

Track #8 Rock and Roll Music for the Soul – written by Jeremiah Johnson 

I need to feel that kick drum 

Pounding on my chest 

Get my motor running 

Till that ain’t nothing left 

Crank it up 

Make it Loud 

And turn this mother out 

Rock n Roll for the Soul 

You gotta let it out 

I need to hear that Guitar 

Screaming in my face 

Get up off your chair 

And dance about the place 

I need to feel that bass 

Thumping like a beast 

Working that groove 

Jammin to the beat 

I need ten thousand people 

Screaming from the stands 

Singing every word 

Rocking to the band