Bandwagon (2020)

Yes, Mayhem

Album #4 of the Yes, Mayhem Trilogy

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Track listing

1. Hand Across America
Just say what you were going to say I shouldn't have interrupted again Let's sit down and take a break We've both got some things to take away Let's go have a think This won't improve if we don't both behave I would like to think that we could act our age Just don't believe everything that you read That's not what I was trying to say I haven't called you stupid once today Let's step back and take a break Let's go have a drink This won't improve if we don't both behave I would like to think that we could act our age But you can't believe anything that he says Shut up and take a breath, unclinch and think about it You have to know that we don't fight about what we fight about There's bigger problems in the world than this or that It's a distraction, the latest twitterstorm Shut up and take a breath, unclinch and think about it You have to know that we don't fight about what we fight about There's bigger problems in the world than this or that It's a distraction, the latest twitterstorm
2. Kiss the Ring
Of course, another Saturday running in my sleep and I wonder why it's only noon and I'm planning out next week Why can't I just quit running to kiss the ring Why don't I just punch in and go back to sleep Consequently, out of town, things have gotten to be much quieter than expected now and I take it personally Why can't I just quit running to kiss the ring Why don't I just punch in and go back to sleep Why can't what's gone stay gone and just stop pretending We've talked about this, wondering what it all means Cause is better to relieve a grievance Because it's better to relieve the pressure Can't I just quit running to kiss the ring Why don't I just punch in and go back to sleep Why can't what's gone stay gone and just stop pretending We've talked about this, wondering what it all means It comes back to belief and the way to relief and the way that you believe is way out
3. Residual Was
4. Stately Appropriation Repartee
And it's off to vice city Better you than me Call the bloody embassy come on give me some cover I'm gonna fill you up Did your mother drop you as a child? Where do you think you're going? I hate authority This is the best part of my day And the winner by KO is you Be careful, this car is also my home Screw this! I wanna live! Move in! Move in! Move in! Don't run away from me Don't try to mess with me Don't hate, congratulate, playa! Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey - Hey - Hey Do you need spiritual guidance? Don't be a hero, pal Ya piss me off, ya gotta pay! You want the chainsaw, gringo? A second chance at life? Oh no, my house, I mean my car! I already have some stuff on the side I just stole that bike too
5. Failure
6. By Degrees
I finally made the call today I am willing A flash of optimism Thirty years or thirty days Wired to win I of sound mind and body I can't stop the meandering Thoughts and that self defensive thing Fear of the unexpected, unknown of being cast away And now you've got to sit and wait Languishing So much hope in somebody That you pay Don't go negative at least it's happening It's a changing day for me Feel the waves come in By degrees
7. New Normal
8. Shut In
So, get out in the streets and see the people going about their days Phones out and waiting for the bus Guns out and looking for a beach Everything seems to be at peace at least to me Avoid the news and put on some music This is my anti-anxiety Go, get out of the house Don't worry it will all be waiting while you're about Let go of last lousy week Just get out of your head and find a hobby brew or write something Go spend some money frivolously Lighten up, don't take this literally It's time to pack it up, at least the bags you can see Put on your shoes and prepare for traffic This is my growing anxiety Turn the radio on and see which classic Didney villain's in the headlines Let's go next nasty week Pull your trousers up and power through, your back is stronger than you think it What is your legacy?
9. 3vered Egos
10. Campaign
I would like to think that it's underway I'm trying to find lots of things to say It's never easy, I've got to filter some Simple truths we'll just lock away I wonder where this one will lie Will it crawl off into the dark and die Don't you think it, there's no reason to be Don't you sink it The same thing happens every- overcome with doubt -time we campaign for ears and- minefield conversion Come on in, gather around, children, I've got a story for you, it's one you may have heard Once upon a time there was nothing and then the good guys win Fin.