Composer/Nemesis

from Mismenagerie by Sean Michael Robinson

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Composer/Nemesis

not for the benefit of anyone
it was an accident
some slow-assembled gift
his fingers fumble but the notes all fit
but now it's five to three
and from down the street
comes that demonic tinkling...

the composer and his nemesis
the ice cream truck
he supposes that his song persists
but he's out of luck
cause that screaming metal music box
just won't shut up
and he knows the thought is wrong
but he'd kill him for that song
it'd be justice for that auditory crime

so fine and delicate
a little song direct and intimate
comes the development
and the fleeting feeling of accomplishment
cue that familiar doubt
old fear of selling out
ready the guitar artillery...

the composer and his nemesis
his punk rock past
cause he thinks he makes it better if he makes it fast
you know loud and heavy wasn't really meant to last
and the folkies got there first
electricity's a curse
separating what you meant from what you said

the composer and his nemesis
his instrumental skill
he's heard there's no art in arsenal
but he's loaded still
and if you can't communicate
you must communikill
and he carries it inside
some soft semblance of pride
he'll mow over any nuance that he finds

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from Mismenagerie, released September 19, 2021
Sean -- vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, organ, solo
Rachel -- piano, vocals
Birch Pereira -- electric bass

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Singer/songwriter Sean Michael Robinson of The Summer Januaries.

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