Adrian Mallinson

Somewhat surreal, possibly cryptic lyrics inspired by a painting seen hanging in a gallery. Written as a poem I feel it could be put to a slowish rhythm with a mix of instruments and a slightly psychedelic sound. The theme is fairly clear, despite the surreal lyrics; it is about being on the verge of trying something completely different, of giving something up in order to try something completely new and the excitement and/or fear that creates.

A song about a relationship which has come to an end but neither partner wants to admit it. There is nothing left and they are simply going through the motions. So, if it doesn't end now, the question is 'where do we fake from here?'

A song about getting back in touch with the child within and not being seduced and corrupted by a society that pushes you to keep up with the Joneses and to constantly accumulate 'unnecessary' necessities. The lyrics speak about someone who has been sucked into a way of life in which only material things are of any importance.

If you have ever started a relationship with someone you perceived as having angelic qualities but then found out that the opposite was true, then you will know what these lyrics are about. All that glisters is not gold, gilded tombs do worms enfold.

A song about someone finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the pressures of modern, urban existence and the constant struggle to get by in an environment that often feels like a war zone. A need to escape, to break out and find a place to recover and take stock.