batsbrew 430 Posted May 2 "The Wild Animals" https://soundcloud.com/bats-brew/the-wild-animals this song became the title track, based on the strength of it as an opening number. the sequencing of the album became important after my decision to use this one as an opener, because of how intense this one is, and the 2nd song (michael's house) had to equal it in temperment. This song was probably the 5th or 6th song in order of writing... i wrote the drum track first, and immediately locked onto the main rhythm riff... it was an exercise in stripping down a more progressive riff, to it's most basic elements. again, this was an influence of direction directly from Queens of the Stone Age, which i had been listening to quite a lot at the time... i like the way they write things almost as if they are little symphonies, lots of parts, but never more than a couple at a time, like directing a choir pit full of punk rockers that have taste and timing. LOL the message in this one is simple: it's my public service announcement about the opoid crisis. the "wild animals" can be whatever you think they should be. The wild animals Just because they smile, and grease back their hair, Doesn’t mean there’s any kind of heart in there They’ll give you pellets of poison to put in your tea, They say there’s nothing phucking wrong with me Please, do not feed the wild animals Better left alone, the wild animals It’s a kick back, kick you, nothing you can really do, If you give em a chance, they’ll chase you into the Afterlife too! “lets book a trip to the riviera, sarah, bring the doctor along” “nobody will miss us back home”, When the sh!t goes wrong Please, do not feed the wild animals Better left alone, the wild animals It’s just the modern chemistry, the artistry of grabbing by the short hairs, They stay awake at night, and they count their money til the Morning light It’s a cautionary tale… that we all can relate It’s a taste of a real time devils delight At the cocktail party, or the local church family affair The poison pellets are playing truth or dare. Please, do not feed the wild animals Better left alone, the wild animals 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Joad 1,421 Posted May 2 Awesome, pellets of poison to put in your tea is a great line🤘 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted May 2 everyone should listen to this before they get in the music business. The lyrics ring true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 2 well, this is about doctors, lawyers, and chemists creating the opioid crisis. they are, the wild animals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted May 2 I'm not familiar enough with the details of the opiod crisis, but there's no shortage of *wild animals* everywhere. The beast is the beast. Great song by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyB01 333 Posted May 2 'Strong opener' - something of an understatement. One word: brilliant Loved it Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 4 On 5/2/2022 at 1:21 PM, Old Joad said: Awesome, pellets of poison to put in your tea is a great line🤘 heheh, yea, i thought so. that's what they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 4 On 5/2/2022 at 1:55 PM, David Sprouse said: everyone should listen to this before they get in the music business. The lyrics ring true. ha! well, the business is pretty cut throat, just like the business of getting people addicted to opioids. but i don't know if that has anything directly to do with the music business. it seems the pharmaceutical industry is the problem... that and the doctors that willingly sign on, and feign ignorance later. gotta get those cutbacks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 1,032 Posted May 5 Great track - well written, played and recorded - i enjoyed it a lot Excellent stuff Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 7 On 5/2/2022 at 2:05 PM, AndyB01 said: 'Strong opener' - something of an understatement. One word: brilliant Loved it Andy Thanks andy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 9 On 5/5/2022 at 9:06 AM, Bajan Blue said: Great track - well written, played and recorded - i enjoyed it a lot Excellent stuff Nigel hi Nigel! thanks again for listening and commenting... this one was a fun one to track! (i love it once the arrangements are finished, and i can just hit record and try to nail performances. that's the fun part!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,725 Posted May 9 Fan here, own the album. 👍 t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 430 Posted May 9 6 hours ago, DeeringAmps said: Fan here, own the album. 👍 t ha! nice T! getting the album, extends the rockability of the user. heheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
