Punk Zero
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#guywithguitar #acousticonetake The writing prompt suggested a time machine. I threw that together with unboxing audio gear, which also deals with time, after all. I added a cosmic pun on “punkt zero,” a German term for the zero point field that is the focus of manifestation practices, and an imagined mystery about the origin of punk style. It’s a high concept for a short little song.
Lyrics
New machine Peel off the plastic Start pressing buttons
If there’s a switch And a slider They must do something
I can criss-cross the universe But if I want to be a hero I’ll go back in time and find punk zero
Turntable Go forward and back In the mix Track mute And enable I know all of these tricks
I can criss-cross the universe But if I want to be a hero I’ll go back in time and find punk zero
Way back in time There was a punk who didn’t know The one who got us all started But was never part of the show
History books ha I know better Than to read
Anything is possible But first I have to get up to speed
I can criss-cross the universe But if I want to be a hero I’ll go back in time and find punk zero
Comments
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The term "Punk Zero" brings to mind the term "patient zero". An interesting intersections of folk,.punk and DJ culture in one song. Kinda reminds me of my house!
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"I can criss-cross the universe" has a great natural meter and makes a wonderful first line to the chorus!
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This flows well and love the concept of punk zero!
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“High concept for a short song” that’s a great description of punk rock lol
Key change!!! Nice Solid timey wimey tune
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Lou Reed might have been punk zero... Great little tune!
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Nice idea and really like the structure of the song. Feels very Lou Reed, which I hope you take as a compliment!
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This is such a cool concept, and I love how you tied together time travel, gear, and the origins of punk in such a short song. The chorus flows really well, and the whole thing has a great storytelling vibe. I’ll always check out anything with “punk” in the title!