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Rikers' Island

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1.
We Decide (free) 03:46
We made a home on Yellow Brick Road Received our burdens and we carried the load We put in the miles; we lived 'em in style We rested on our laurels for quite awhile The kids are all grown; the flock has all flown The nest is empty and our time is our own So might it be time for partners in crime To change the scenery, to make it sublime? Don't you think that it's time we go for a ride? See things from the other side, try the things we never tried Hand in hand, eyes open wide We can go soon as we decide We'll pack our supplies; no need for goodbyes We're the only ones in charge of our lives I know it's still dark, but there's gas in the car And on the road we'll be wherever we are As soon as we're gone we'll turn the radio on Create a soundtrack for this great denouement If we're so inclined and sick of feeling confined Then let's take off, no destination in mind Don't you think that it's time we went on a drive? See things from the other side, try the things we never tried Whatever journey inspiration finds It's high time we made up our minds Ain't it time we made up our minds?
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Amy 03:19
Amy yawned and left the bed Ran around to clear her head No breakfast, killed a bird instead Walked the fence to change her point of view Then what did she do? She found a sunny patch of ground Took a sniff, laid gently down Watched the squirrels dart around Closed her eyes to take a nap or two Then what did she do? And dreamt about food Up again to stalk some prey Maybe catch that dog someday But for now she'll walk away To find a smaller critter to pursue Then what did she do? She used the faucet for a drink Left so much hair in the sink Might be crazy, but I think It's her mud prints in the shower too Then what did she do? She puked in my shoe She's always cutting corners Making messes I clean for her She's ditzy, she's a hoarder And so bad at taking orders And I adore her She's fine if I ignore her And she might have a disorder But I love her like a daughter I hope she knows if she needs anything I'll do it for her Spent a long day counting sheep Groomed intently, dug in deep Watched us all drift off to sleep She'll menace us before the night is through It's how she says "I love you"
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Smells Like Big Disco (free) 05:05
VERSE 1: Load up your car, and meet your friends It's fun to booze and cheer the end Of being alone because you know A girl from the casino BRIDGE 1: sino sino sino sino CHORUS 1: Eric Rosloff Emmalinda Getting married Let's begin the Bachelor party It's a shame to Do it sober So let's drink up A Manhattan An old fashioned Marijuana If you wanna (Yeah! Drink. Drink.) VERSE 2: You fell in love - now do the deed Get married to the one you need We'll all be there to watch you two Exchange your vows and say I do BRIDGE 2: I do I do I do I do CHORUS 2: A reception In a campground Celebrate the Love that you found Big Disco And the Toolbox We love you guys 'Cause your love rocks A white dress and A bouquet, yo A tuxedo Mighty neato (Yeah! Drink. Drink.) VERSE 3: Our little group has always been And always will until the end You've made here let's start the show And will we ever stop? Hell no BRIDGE 3: Hell no hell no hell no hell no CHORUS 3: Eric Rosloff Emmalinda Getting married Let's begin the Bachelor party It's a shame to Do it sober So let's drink up A Manhattan An old fashioned Drink a porter Get hungover Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Eric Rosloff Drink drink drink drink
4.
Play Doh (free) 02:53
A solitary lonely boy An only child; the only toy That let little hands create Left marks on my blank slate Vivid colors; carpet stains Minor damage; major gains You molded my imagination As I exercised clay causation A racecar making rounds I'll make the engine sounds A stop sign; a traffic cone With you I'm never ever alone A spaceship dodging planets The rocks my foe inhabits And if in time I change my mind I'll mash you all down and start over again A busybody bratty girl All the toys make my head swirl But one stands above the rest In little tubs, all compressed It makes me appreciate All the things I create White knight with his sword drawn Slaying dragons on the lawn I'll be watching from my throne With you I'm never ever alone Purple cookies; orange cakes To give me a bellyache And if in time I change my mind I'll mash you all down and start over again A racecar making rounds I'll make the engine sounds A stop sign; a traffic cone With you I'm never ever alone A spaceship dodging planets The rocks my foe inhabits And if in time I change my mind I'll mash you all down and start over again Oh oh, my play doh Oh oh, my play doh Oh oh, my play doh Can't say no to my play doh Oh oh, let's play doh Oh oh, let's play doh Oh oh, my play doh Oh oh, my play doh
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Hell-A-X 04:21
It's a beautiful morning And I'm headed somewhere beautiful Packed everything I need And it's high time I speed Away from here I've waited five minutes And soon this will end My vacation begins Just around that bend But my belt and my shoes First must be taken off Stopping just shy of "turn your head and cough" I approach that machine With a nervous stride My adventure awaits On the other side Of that security gate "Excuse me sir; please step to the side" The agent believes I have something to hide Inside of my luggage: a suspicious package ...well isn't that great It seems these days we're giving freedoms away To pay for freedom and keep baddies at bay If you ask me, this policy is crazy ...looks like I'm gonna be late Oh how I wish I could proceed But security feels the need To inspect me with bomb sniffing instruments My threat level's measured in 3.5 ounce increments I wish that I could fly away I wish that I could fly away

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Rikers' Island is a collaborative songwriting endeavor between spouses Kevin Savino-Riker and Tiffany Edna Riker. We formed for Spintunes #7 and forgot to disband afterward, so we're still here, standing in front of a tree...

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released June 24, 2013

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Kevin Savino-Riker Anaheim, California

Hi, I'm a recovering electrical engineer and writer/educator who creates eclectic music on the side. I gig occasionally, I participate in songwriting contests when the mood strikes, and he sometimes speaks in the third person.

He also really believes in bitcoin.

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