Casino Decline
by @doglatin
Liner Notes
Finally got one on the board! I've been busy. Took too long on this mess of a recording. But it's done, I will now proceed to churn out some simpler, but hopefully tasty concoctions. Here's a bit of a gambling metaphorical lyric. This one is supposed to be a bit of a rant, a "look what you've done" message to, well, anyone that applies. #postpunk #political #garageband
Lyrics
CASINO DECLINE
Oh the stakes were high And the chips were down I don’t think I have seen Such a brutal round
You know those high rollers Now they’re in control They got no scruples And they got no soul You took a gamble Picked a wild card And now you’re gonna pay Prepare to fall hard
You thought it would be best To give the game a reboot But you knew damn well It was a crap shoot
You were so convinced I guess you really believed Are you starting to find How you were so deceived?
Dealt out a joker And a crooked king A court full of lackeys Kissing the golden ring
I don’t really really know How it’s all gonna end And I’m not too sure We can still be friends
Cause the deck is loaded Everything’s been rigged The dealers are corrupt It’s a house of pigs
Yes the stakes were high You laid your bet down Now sit back and watch The chips hit the ground
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Really digging the country vibe and overall groove. Love the theme! You did a nice job of creating this story. I feel like I’m really following the narrator and I’m totally on their side!
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I love that this gives a view point without being preachy or overtly hammer against the nail. That's a cool guitar riff/hook, too.
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Wow. I like this, it has a bit of an R. Zimmerman feel with the vocal phrasing. The Lyric although loaded with a lot of gambling terminology does incorporate a political slant/slam as well.
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Re: the lyric: WORD. UP.
Love the I-bVII-ish jangle, it's my favorite flavor! Ooo! I like the fadeout!
"house of pigs" oh man. Yeah. And - we KNOW the house always wins.