White Rhino, Thinking Ahead

by @johnnycashpoint

Liner Notes

#fuc #signsoflife2 #lofi #comedy #pop #savethewhiterhino Signs of Life 2, Day 10 Photo taken outside Tesco's, Kennington https://gillieandmarc.com/products/the-white-rhino-was-thinking-ahead-with-dogmans-encouragement-bronze-sculpture?srsltid=AfmBOorYrUlfO-Kv6hLWSbGF-65shz_GZ4Ik-Cqnd8DXadWW-5p3ZBxl

Uses a drum sample from The Clash's 'Police + Thieves' cover

So this pop-up statue appeared outside Kennington Tesco's and it got me thinking .. about three chord songs and the truth, apparently! I had so much fun making this song; which means you, the audience will either not get it or hate it. tsk Anyway I hope you enjoy

Lyrics

Well hey there, rhinoceros ‘bout time you gave a toss ‘bout being out on the brink

Hey there, Mister white rhino - Better get ahead and go Before your species is extinct

When your chess position Means you are missing Any chance of winning, There’s a cost.

So it is good etiquette to resign, or better yet Go do something about it instead.

Don’t just sit there playing chess With a dog, I will think less Of you, you magnificent beast

Hey there, rhinoceros Don,t you be preposterous - A loss is a loss is a loss

Uncontrolled hunting Really did your nut in Back in colonial times,

But now it is poaching, yeah for your horn’s becoming the Primary threat to your life.

Your head is adorned With a sharp, pointy horn Go stick it in your enemies’ Eyes.

Make it a stalemate, at best, For them to risk their lives; That's how you will survive

Don’t just sit there playing chess With a dog, I will think less Of you, you magnificent beast.

Hey there rhinoceros ‘bout time you gave a toss ‘bout being out on the brink …

Comments

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@gordon

Some deep thoughts hidden there in the lyrics. Love this alternate universe you have created Johnny!

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@ambroise

This needs horns... Or maybe is it just de rhino ? I love your e-ukulele with distorsion. It does make sens that you would take no game from a hunted animal... I had to look stalemate up. Love it.

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This is a lot of fun! I love the line, “you magnificent beast!” And the rhyme of “rhinoceros” with “preposterous” is of course beautiful. Is that really a uke that you’re playing? Great sounds you’re getting from it! It’s a funny song that manages to bring up some important points. Nice job!

[FAWM]