FAWM: "Abracadabra"

Abracadabra

2025 by @zecoopMod · @karlsburg25

Liner Notes

ZeCoop: Originally called ABACADA because of the structure of the song, Karl asked me if I had any topical ideas - all I had was Abracadabra because it looked similar. ;) He definitely took some of the stress and ideas I have had all month, though and did a wonderful job of creating a thoughtful and hopeful song. And I always appreciate his amazing vocal layering. Just awesome. I sure wish magic wands were real.

I may add to it in the future, but for now it is just my 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars.

KARL i must say its like a fantastic addiction when i hear john's music, something in me just yearns to create around it. With the sudden realisation i only have until Feb 18th , John shared this track to me, and the unexpected musical shifts that john manages to create seem to excite me even more. This track i felt can work acoustically as here and also as a more layered track.

Massive thanks to my superb musical matey across the water for letting me tackle this one. More to come hopefully

Lyrics

I wake up running I must be in a dream It can't be real my eyes must be deceived The heart is pumping yearning for the sun But the nightmare's real repeating times have come

Changing worlds will pass through you Coming soon the cries will consume you All the lies will be undone Is there hope for me and everyone

Men on mountains alpha seeds unleashed Power to dictate from insecurities

We're awake You're asleep We march on You'll weep On your throne All alone Feel the fire As it burns

Blood on your hands what more can you reap You 1 percent will feel us as you sleep

The near future (the blond wig comes undone) Power will take you (a fear in your bones) That MAGA mantra (destroyed within a song)

Now what's that power (to bring the gold nest down) It comes together (like wings riding a storm) Humanity ( forever shines on )

So that story wasn't just a dream Lets take out message and feel love be released

Be the love and release Feel the love and be free

BE FREE

Comments

@cts 2025

I think @wynia called it best - the Beach Boy style of vocals are so effective here. I especially like how they are arranged in this song as I've been doing some research on bgvs. The driving chords push this along with so much power (man I really wish I learned to play guitar proper).

@wynia 2025

Ok those beach boys harmonies, damn. I liked the contrast between different parts of the song too. Excellent all around!

@engebretsen 2025

Dynamite! Love the choir!

@bradbrubaker 2025

The guitars, the straight ahead singing, the openness of the chords without accompaniment. Good stuff. Nice collab.

@nancyrostMod 2025

Love the ringing tones of the guitars, and the way the vocal layers extend those big harmonies! The lyrics are abstract, yet are palpably emotional, especially when paired with the music. I especially like the chorus!

@timfatchenMod 2025

Yes @zecoop I envy those vocal layerings too. Mind you, the guitars sound very thrusting, exciting and even ominous paired with the lyrics and vocal harmonies. Indeed an ominous song for today's omen-laden world.