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The Forfeit King I

by Geoff Barone

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Welcome To... 00:22
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The Forfeit Kingdom 03:02
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I see my world through distant eyes. A faraway touch with a noisy mind What smiles we may have had turn to grimace instead No use in looking for some answers In loving memory of the broken promises you’re left with here, so... Welcome to the forfeit kingdom This is where your adventure has ended Now you’re living with The Rest, now you’re living with the fear ‘Twas a fine effort in your storied career I draw my world with vacant lines Pretentious posture in disguise When words fall short and sentences go. Don’t tell me…I already know. Don’t just sit there like you didn’t know What you were expecting hasn’t happened, so Welcome to the forfeit kingdom This is where your adventure has ended Now you’re living with The Rest, now you’re living with the fear T’was a fine effort in your storied career “Good try there skippy! Good boy! Are you happy now? Ha!” Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you happy now? Are you happy? Welcome to the forfeit kingdom This is where your adventure has ended! Welcome to the forfeit Kingdom This is where your adventure has ended Now you’re living with the rest, now you’re living with the fear T’was a fine effort in your storied career Welcome to the forfeit kingdom!
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Sleep Well Young Man 05:08
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From that day on everything had changed Oh you'll see again. You'll breathe again. Oh you'll live again Some said, "No, this could not be done” All you'll feel again, you'll be again oh you'll live again Without a thought… You knew what had to be done. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) Move the clouds back over the sun. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) You knew a life without love is really no life at all From that point on, you pushed off your older ways Oh but yet again, you'll breathe again. Oh you'll live again Some looked on but most just faced away All you'll feel again. You'll be again; oh you'll live again! Without a word… You knew what had to be done. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) Move the clouds back over the sun. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) You knew a life without love is really no life at all As you say goodbye, outside the rain falls I fear its time to close the door Sometimes life comes up with a better idea Are you happy? Are you ready now? You knew what had to be done. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) Move the clouds back over the sun. (You better Sleep Well Young Man!) You knew a life without love is really no life at all You better Sleep Well Young Man You better Sleep Well Young Man You knew a life without love is really no life at all All you'll feel again, you'll be again; oh you'll live again!
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Settle Down (ft. Mathew Pike) 03:55
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Settle down, settle down. Settle down before you throw it all away! Look back, years gone, remember all that you've done Strike that, fear peeks through every window you've opened All you've known and all you've grown Creeps back into your room Settle down, settle down. Settle down before you throw it all away Turn back minutes, forget all that you've learned Lie back, relax, let the seconds pass as you turn All you need is what you need And all you need to do today is to... Settle down, settle down Settle down before you throw it all away Settle down, settle down Settle down before you throw it all away When everyone in your life needs to turn to you To find the answers When everyone in your life seems to turn on you You'll find the questions So settle down... Settle down, settle down. Settle down, before you throw this all away ...All you've known and all you've grown...
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Vanity 04:48
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She walks from line to line She bought those glass-toned eyes She speaks her mind white lies He tells her things she wants to hear He’s got the story of the year He speaks his mind white lies Wanna be stuck in time? Just open those eyes You’ve gotta strut and show off that stuff Give the camera a look, give the camera a look, give the camera a look! Big world, facet of lies Turn those heads, guided side Cheap thrills it’s on when it’s off They walk from 9-5; they tell you things you want to hear They speak their minds, white lies Wanna be stuck in time? Just open those eyes You’ve gotta strut and show off that stuff Give the camera a look, give the camera a look, give the camera a look Give that camera a look! Discard your mask Nothing’s free By yourself we must be Wanna be stuck in time? Just open those eyes You’ve gotta strut and show off that stuff For vanity’s sake, you gotta show ‘em your fake! For vanity’s sake, you gotta show ‘em your fake! Give the camera a look, give the camera a look I’ll show you who’s real...give the camera a look! Butt cheeks
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Under Partly Cloudy Skies (Part 1) 05:04
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A zombie approaches up on the mountaintop Your crooked nature man, give me all that you’ve got! All in uniform, all in unison We march for no tomorrow All in unity, undeviatingly We grovel, beg and borrow Rid me of this blame; rid me of this shame please Take away my pain...under partly cloudy skies Yeah! A skeleton draws near. Get off the mountain! You best believe it; he’s taken all you got What an adventure but I’m not happy to say This is where you’ll make your peace This is where you’ll lay You’re as good as dead by the end of the day All in uniform, all in unison We march for no tomorrow All in unity, undeviatingly We grovel, beg and borrow Rid me of this blame; rid me of this shame please Hide my face away...under partly cloudy skies It's plain to see, how this story ends But it’s best left in memory It’s plain to see where your sidewalk ends So just take my hand and together we’ll walk Into the oblivion What an adventure I’m so sorry to say It was always YOU standing in your own way All in uniform, all in unison We march for no tomorrow All in unity, undeviatingly We grovel, beg and borrow Rid me of this blame; rid me of this shame please Take away my pain under partly cloudy skies... It's plain to see... It's plain to see.... It's plain to see... It's plain to see...
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Identity Thief 02:39
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Move on soldier you’ve worn out your welcome You should’ve left here long ago For so many years I put my faith in you Loyal. Proud. I was standing true His name is through. His voice a wound His face unglued. You rid me of this identity! Keep on solider, press on with pride Do you know where you’re going? Didn’t you see the signs? I hope there’s still a way out of here. Wake up soldier open up your eyes Swallow every last bit. You’ve been eating lies Just be a good boy, wait for your try “And someday all this could be yours!” Your name is through. Your voice a wound Your face unglued His name is through. His voice a wound His face unglued.... I never wanna go back there. I never wanna be that scared The day I turned my back on you I went nameless I never wanna go back there. Never wanna feel that fear Today was the day that I went faceless Run away soldier; throw no caution to the wind Just cut your losses and you’ll be safe again. “Does it look like I’m worried? I’m not worried. I’m not afraid. I’m not scared. I’M FUCKING TERRIFIED!!!” Your name is through. Your voice a wound Your face unglued His name is through. His voice a wound His face unglued.... You rid me of this identity!
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Sometimes Life Comes Up With A Better Idea 01:24
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All The More Reasons 03:59
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I’m no stranger to what’s been said by the talking dead that’s in my head I’m in a place few dare to tread so step lively child... “They are waiting!” All the more reasons to stay. All the more reasons betrayed Bred by your fears. Begotten by your tears It does nobody any good. It’s already gone Didn’t you know? “Well, didn’t you? Didn’t you?” I’m an imposter to what’s been showed By the thieves that ripped out what I’m owed A haunted history nailed to my chest By pretentious tastes and modest means “Ahh, my friends it’s so good to see you again! It’s been so long it seems...” All the more reasons to stay. All the more reasons betrayed Bred by your fears. Begotten by your tears It does nobody any good. It’s already gone Didn’t you know? As soon as the curtain closes It’s best that you not be here I’m no stranger to what’s been said by the talking dead that’s in my head I’m in a place few dare to tread so step lively child... “I’m still waiting!” All the more reasons to stay. All the more reasons betrayed Bred by your fears. Begotten by your tears It does nobody any good. It’s already gone Didn’t you know?

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Part III of "L'esprit de l'escalier"

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released August 20, 2021

PERSONNEL
Mathew Pike (Vocals on #4)
Jesse Martin (Violin Stunts on #3)
Geoff Barone (Everything Else)

PRODUCTION
Produced by Geoff Barone at 603 Studios

Mastered by Michael Zucker at Differential Studios

Creative & production assistance by Michael P. Naus

All songs written by Geoff Barone except
“Sleep Well Young Man” David Andreana & Geoff Barone
“Vanity” Steven Paone & Geoff Barone

© & ℗ 2021 Geoff Barone All Rights Reserved
Published by 603 Music Media (BMI)


PERSONAL THANK
Katie, Devin, Lily, Biscuits, The Barone Family, The Papa Family, Mathew Pike, David Andreana, Timm Bielec, Ryan Blumstein, Brian Walker, Peat Rains, Gabby Is Alive, Michael Zucker, Kim Rose, Ryan Gaines, Jesse Martin, Eric Spahr, Bill Seigler, Scott Clinton, Tour Supply, SIR Studios, Bakeway Studios, NYC, UPS


MUSICAL THANK
No Doubt, Green Day, Silverchair, The Cars, Saigon Kick, Jason Bieler, Monomer, Stone Temple Pilots, Rush, The Cars, A-Ha, Extreme, Queen, Styx, Steve Vai, Genesis, Opeth, The Dear Hunter, Mastodon, King Crimson, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Frank Zappa, This Place Is Haunted, Kim Rose Project, Strange Tongues, Michael Jackson, Devin Townsend, Def Leppard, Faith No More, Mike Patton, Dream Theater, Pantera, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater, Jonathan Elias, John Petersen, Calixa Lavallée

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Geoff Barone Buffalo, New York

Geoff Barone is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He writes and records out of his home studio releasing self-produced instrumental and concept albums. He also writes and composes for TV,Film & Video games as well is a well versed performer and singer-songwriter. ... more

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