American Mayhem
American Mayhem
[verse]
Everywhere as far as the eye can see
Lays the duality of what we can be
Divided under one flag we’re barely free
Police other countries but not our own streets
Poverty ignored for the fame and the rich
Crying casually of how life’s such a bitch
Pursuing passions is never a cinch
Forget formalities this fight feeds the itch
[chorus]
Because aggression flows from American Mayhem
Because oppression rolls on American Mayhem
Because obsession grows in American Mayhem
American Mayhem
You ain’t one of them
[verse]
Many work so hard to build up a stash
Dreaming constantly of a life with more flash
Billionaires kill life to gather more cash
Keeping charities busy cleaning up trash
Mother earth holds on to the increased demand
Despite disparity gettin’ way out of hand
Everything she needs is deep in quick sand
Pump up reality to help fix her land
[chorus]
Because aggression flows from American Mayhem
Because oppression rolls on American Mayhem
Because obsession grows in American Mayhem
American Mayhem
You ain’t one of them
[bridge]
Ask not (ask not) what I (what I) can do (can do) for me (for me)
But what (but what) can I (can I) do for (do for) for you (for you)
[chorus]
Because aggression flows from American Mayhem
Because oppression rolls on American Mayhem
Because obsession grows in American Mayhem
American Mayhem
You ain’t one of them
[chorus]
Because aggression flows from American Mayhem
Because oppression rolls on American Mayhem
Because obsession grows in American Mayhem
American Mayhem
You ain’t one of them
Song Length: 3:31
Writer: Jody Whitesides IPI/CAE 00196306650
Publisher: Too Much Music IPI/CAE 00456952518
Admin Publisher (Outside U.S.): Bluewater Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum programming
George Leger III: Additional Drum programming
Phillip Brandon: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Art Director: Grace Chakor
Illustrator: Kim Whitesides
Photo Editing: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: George Leger III
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer: George Leger III
Mixing Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer: George Leger III
Vocal Engineer: George Leger III
Producer: George Leger III
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Song was originally written as an instrumental track for a Hip Hop documentary.
2. Very much a covert political song about manipulation thru money.
3. There is a bizarre vocal distortion effect on the lead vocal.
Copyright: 20160815
ISRC: USONR1600008
ISRC: USONR1600009
ISWC: T9218870065
SESAC Song ID: 14286490
Harry Fox ID: AVCCWH
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 840096145038
UPC: 840096144932