READ
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2.
Dad.
3.
“Inside-out”
Written & performed by
George J. Raymond (related)
© 2022 all rights reserved
4.
I took myself too
far one day,
and filled up an
empty chamber.
Spun the wheel,
closed my eyes,
almost pulled the
trigger
***
Oh, what a night.
Oh, what a fight.
I went too far.
She took the car.
***
I was alone with
myself, seriously
doubting my
emotional health
***
Help! I cried out
That girl turned me
inside out.
***
Took advantage
of my collapse,
put the pistol in
the freezer
Grabbed some
ice,
a bottle of gin
found me a day
old pizza
***
Oh, what a night …
***
I was alone with myself …
***
Inside out, inside out
Inside out, inside out
Never thought
she’d go and leave me
inside out, inside out.
***
It must have
been the booze, or
something else
I started feeling
better,
grabbed my bike
and hit the road
***
I’ll find her
sooner or later.
***
Rainy night,
I was pretty tight,
ran the light,
never saw the car.
***
I was alone with myself …
Congrats on 700th post. A moving poem. You resemble your dad.
Thanks, Sadje. Funny, I never noticed until he sent me that photo.
You’re welcome
I felt a little deja vu at one point there. My alcohol days..
May they return again. Or not. Or may they, at least, peek around the corner to see what you are up to. Thanks, 9.
Oh they’ll be back.
I like it a lot. Have you ever listened to the band Firewater (no relation)? They are a world punk/gypsy punk/klezmer/cabaret band that somehow avoids pigeon-holing. Your song reminded me of them. Not that it sounds like them; it was more of a spirit thing.
Thanks, FW. That was actually my dad. But thanks, again.
I just saw this! Is that you singing? Amazing. You’re a (ir)regular troubadour.
Thanks, but no, this is my father’s song. I turn the blog over to him every hundred or so. He has been recording these little songs since the 60s. Thanks, M
Your dad’s amazing. And I love that you used a pic of him posing the way you normally do. That’s fun. :) Congrats on the milestone!
Thanks, Betsy! I was impressed he managed to keep the pumpkin balanced.
Somehow I didn’t even notice that!
Congratulations of the milestone. Commiserations on failing the road safety test.
Thanks, B
“Inside-out” is indeed a big deal, in my judgement, George J. Raymond, singer-songwriter-poet. Every man who’s ever been alone with himself would sing along. The man in the picture (whose countenance reminds me of my own as a younger man) must be proud, wherever he is. Not to mention Jimmy. For the B side, I’d love to hear ‘No prison can hold me the way I want to be held.” Best wishes.
Hey E. Sum. That was my dad. But thanks. I thought it would be nice to let him have the page for the 700th.
Still, a big deal in my view. :)
Congratulations 💐
Thank you, Luisa.
You’re most welcome!
Loved the song! And the lyrics are great. :)
Thanks, K.
So if I read them backwards you would be 007.
I am shaken by your comment but not stirred. Thanks, Pam.
👍🏻⭐️
I really like your father’s song. Every aspect of it. Does he intend to monetize it? For example, has he thought about uploading it to YouTube (enough views generate income)?
I am not certain he has ever been on the internet, so it is unlikely, but thanks, David. I’ll pass on the kind words.
Congratulations to you and your Dad! Great song! Love the pumpkin hat. :D
Haha Thanks, MM. I was impressed he could keep it balanced.
I love it Tref!
Thanks, Max
Cool 700th, congrats, and loved seeing your dad doing the classic ‘table tref’ pose.
Thanks, Ford!
Whew! Impressed. Transcendent story in lyric and perfect vocal!
And, it is a big deal – congrats on 700!
Thanks, 00
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Thanks, !divaD
I’m not sure I’ve even hit 100 yet. Congrats ! That’s a lot of laughter you’ve doled out over time. And smooth vocals. Very enjoyable.
Thanks for reading (and listening), Lizzy.
Love it, Geo. You’re one cool cat, my friend.
Thanks for listening, M
Enjoyed Dad’s tune.
Thanks, Cbh
Congratulations!
It’s great to see and hear your Dad again.
Wowowow BIG congrats!
Thank you, Christy.
Congrats! Happy to be a follower! P.S. Whoa what a song! applause to Dad too! Thanks for the treat!
Thank you, Janny. I really appreciate your kind words.
Love the poem.
Thanks, E
well done! :D
Thanks, C-A
I’m on my 5,000th post (big deal). WP didn’t even send a congrat. Bit rich I thought. Said keep plodding young man…..
That’s odd, I got a nice gift basket and use of the wordpress condo on the canary islands, which is great because I love canaries. Thanks for reading, Don.
That’s very odd. They must like you…..
Admittedly, I am pretty terrific. Here’s what, the condo is yours, Don. Cheers.
You’re all heart George. I thought you’d be a post a day man what with that 1000 page book of yours to fill?…..here ya go. Write something about cheese. Like
I am a little cheese
Got lotsa little holes
They drilled me with a pick axe
And took away my whole
How cruel, how tragic George……
How could they?…..
Very nice, Don. Thanks.
Thank you……
A singer/songwriter AND a pumpkin-balancer? This fellow has got Talent.
And that was exactly how he promoted himself back in the 1960s. Thanks, SS