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Metaphor

by Saklad

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1.
Hug 03:12
Hug ©L Saklad 2017, 6/9/17 mix, inspired for my family~ feeling somewhat in limbo w their health, but universal. Calling out today to everybody hug your family calling out tonight to anybody been oh so lonely merrygoround goes round & round I'm oh so ready sending out prayers Heavenlybody seeking their peace seeking our peace seeking your peace
2.
Shit Hides 03:46
*3/20/18 mix © L Saklad if we smiled today, then how bad is it? didn't we laugh & play then what's up with it good stuff come our way? I just don't get it why shit hides inside everybody [bah-day] if we ate a meal, then how bad is it? & do what we feel, then what's up with it we know dreams from real? I just don't get it why shit hides inside everybody hasn't love become a friend, so how bad is it even if that was then, so what's up with it but loving never ends, I just don't get it why shit hides inside everybody (so) lighten our grip just a lil bit [2x] [chor] reason enough to appreciate perfect is what perfection creates if all I could see in you is genius imagine what's possible- all of us if I smiled today, then how bad is it? didn't I laugh or play then what's up with it good stuff come my way? I just don't get it why shit hides still inside me [chor] (gotta) lighten our grip just a lil bit [4x] holding too tight, never feeling right [2x] (so) lighten our grip just a lil bit [2x] ...no I just don't get it why shit hides inside everybody (gotta) lighten our grip just a lil bit [3x]
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Red Eye Road 03:36
Red Eye Road released 4/20/18 when everything been closin in what you're expectin isn't a given how to jump start this crippled car If we drive fast can it take us far away? red eye road help to lighten this load (3x) early in the mornin (every mornin) as we're lookin out for everyone prayin to God & the rising sun the compass is broken words ha' been spoken might it not be time for tokin'? watchin the news is a cryin shame always lookin to place the blame smoothin out my edges keeps me off of ledges might be even treacherous without... red eye road help to lighten this load (3x) early in the mornin (every mornin) we all ask why's a lil hell with our heaven wonderin only takes me to devil land still don't have an answer yet but I learned sometimes just better to forget it, yeh red eye road help to lighten this load (3x) early in the mornin (every mornin)
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*5/26 mix ©L Saklad~ roots reggae bubble w alt-blues rock bridge (new piano added) [v1] Ol' man shoes on a young boy's mind not outta step, but that circle of time Don't know how, don't know when & don't look now, it's already then. Gathering holes in familiar soles always so comfy just before the bell tolls All of the miles, smiles & trials well worn steps polished, shine like new tiles. [v2] Ol' man shoes on a young boy's mind, walk on... & who's to say who's right or wrong where's up or down, what's large or small? How much will can we summon here if we could let go of every fear? [chor] Ever more diligent to lighten this load never less tethered to gravity's hold. Teach shoes to grow wings & never touch down only to see open sky & high ground. [v3] Humpty Dumpty mighta climbed that wall but his beckoned call was to rise above it all & who's to say who's right or wrong where's up or down, what's large or small? How much will can we summon here if we could let go of every fear? [end] Ol' man shoes on a young boy's mind, walk on ol' man shoes, an innocent mind, walk on walk on...
5.
New Dub '17 04:05
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Pockets 03:16
*5/19 mix © L Saklad *'my version of The Byrds' "So you wanna be a Rock & Roll Star" - describes the process of songwriting & subsequent putting together the band, learning to play in the "pocket", & "plugging" it all- "the bitch", into the music machine "socket". Admittedly, it sure sounds like an abusive relationship, but no, all "Metaphor"ical! Gathering grooves & musical moves Each in it's own lil pocket finding the words catch the tail of the bird Spice the stew, so fresh & new & plug the bitch into the socket, [chor] Fire up the rocket (Just) stay in your pocket, & be sure to lock it, lock it Gathering tunes & musician loons Denying all those who'd knock it Yeh, so many bands ever shifting sands T' have a sick brand & I think I can Plug the bitch into the socket... [chor] Gathering friends & family mems bursting the seams of my pockets So many smiles best times & trials Just like these songs we can all get along Plug this wish into the socket... [chor]
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Colors Faded 04:26
mix 5/22 “Colors Faded” about how every Fall a feeling of melancholy underscores the joy, reminds me of long ago & those we miss, Alan Mann (or John Lennon) w their songs & all we can do is sing & share them to carry on. I feel a similar writing style & spirit woven into the fabric of this one. http://sakladmusic.com (+ Christmas on the Block is incl w/ Spellbound album) ©2016 L Saklad Fall's come, colors faded leaves are all blown down Soon now celebrations when Christmas comes around Always reminds me of our times so long ago the songs, remember? I carry yesterdays in tow. Don't know if I'm healed yet how you left us blind But I know, can never forget sharing the thrill of the climb. More recent conversations might label me insane for sharing revelations with a ghost by your name, singing your song(s) (sharing your songs) & we'll try to carry on [2x] always reminds me of our times so long ago the songs remember I carry yesterdays in tow Fall's come, colors faded leaves are all blown down Soon now celebrations when Christmas comes around...
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More Storms 03:05
More Storms [a-Comin]© L Saklad *mix 5/9/17 forecast says more storms, more storms a comin more storms a comin down the road, down this road, yeh forecast says, more storms a comin more storms a comin down the road, down this road, yeh this world's our choosing, the voice I hear says this world's our choosing, our choice choose t make the turn, choose t take our turn, yeh forecast says, yeh more storms a coming, forcast says more storms more storms, more storms a coming down the road, down this road, [yeh] this world's our choosing, the voice I hear says this world's our choosing, our choice choose t make the turn, choose t take our turn, yeh the voice I hear says forecast says, our choice, more storms our choice, more storms, the voice I hear says, yeh
9.
© L Saklad 4/18 mix Towers of alabaster risen from the east innocent, alluring, called us to the feast but bottom line & power are all that still remain of this beast Fires of burnt sienna smolder in the west twisters getting stronger, greenhouse turning red I'm praying for our future humanity ready for this test Is there some peaceful way to fix this without more blood? We need a peaceful way to change this before the flood. I've searched my life for beauty both outside & in your eyes I've polished faith so freely my mind is all blue skies but thinking 'bout the children, I question Where lies the great disguise?
10.
Every Time 03:42
© L Saklad 5/30 mix Can't explain how much has changed always you in mind and every time I see your face it take me to our special place 'cause I love you, you know I do and every time I'm in that place it's you I want to share that space I love you, you know it's true and every time I get inspired can't wait to share what takes me higher I love you, you know I do and any time feel something's wrong I think of you to keep me strong 'cause I love you, you know it's true, I love you Can't explain how much has changed always you in mind every time, every time Can't explain how much has changed always you in mind, in mind every time, every time and every time I see your face it take me to our special place 'cause I love you, you know I do and every time I'm in that place it's you I want to share that space I love you, I love you, I love you
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Darlin' Stay 04:58
© L Saklad 5/30 mix Mmm, such a wonderful time tonight how we so laughed like a little child and when we kissed, did we float out of sight? time suspended, just here and now now that the candle's burnin down low we're both in dreamy afterglow One thing I know, can't let you go Don't leave me after midnight No don't leave me after midnight Please don't leave me after midnight Darlin stay, darlin stay Floating upstream on the last sunbeams sipping our tea just me and your smile must be a dream, but how real this all seems keep closed my eyes, to last just a while One thing I know, can't let you go Don't leave me in the morning No don't leave me when it's morning Please don't leave me in the morning Darlin stay, darlin stay Feels like a dream, how surreal this all seems closing my eyes to last just a while Don't leave me in the evening & No don't leave me when it's morning & Please don't leave me after midnight Darlin stay, darlin stay don't leave me today darlin stay, Darlin...
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Only Always 04:15
© L Saklad & Kim De Meo lyrics *5/11 mix I hear the echoes, of the silence of all the words I long to say I thought that time would have been kinder wouldn't have stolen you away wouldn't have stolen you... If I could see you, would I tell you just how I'll never be the same There's no regret, 'cause when I held you Only that feeling still remains Just that feeling still remains Just that feeling still remains Only always If I could visit for even an hour and fly with you above this rain You'd hear me say the words unspoken and set us free from all this pain set me free from all this pain set us free... 'cause when I held you Only that feeling still remains Just that feeling still remains Only Always
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All I Want 04:35
© L Saklad 5/17 mix All I want is a roof overhead and my woman in my bed but all I need is a different kind of seed how it feeds me through my soul instead All I care is be thankful for all the air of this life that breathes inside me And all I am, be it woman of man is to join in and set us both free Can we, can we, c-c-can we set us both free Can we, can we, c-c-can we set us both free All I've seen it's a technicolor dream and a whole lot of in between but all I've found pretty much the same all around except for the ways and means All I know might have a long way to go but step by step one day we'll see No hit or miss, it's all in a kiss so join in and set us both free Can we, can we, c-c-can we set us both free Can we, can we, c-c-can we set us both free All I want... ...of this life that breathes
14.
In the Hush 03:31
© Saklad & De Meo lyrics, ld vocals *5/27 mix I never had much faith in things I couldn't see Up until the day that you came back to me It's life I just can't trust I always used to say Then you came back to me and swept that fear away And now I just believe in the things I cannot touch Been only recemtly that the truth is in the hush baby in the hush Baby someday soon we will rise above this path Way up with the stars & moon the world's no longer flat, baby some day soon And in the scheme of things I see how we are meant to be To breathe a sigh of peace now that you came back to me So now I just believe in things I cannot touch Been only recently that the truth is in the hush baby in the Baby someday soon we will rise above this path Way up with the stars & moon the world's no longer flat, baby some day [repeat then end:] ...baby some day soon, today is some day soon!

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#3 Red Eye Rd just added 4/20/18, ©L Saklad music, lyrics, production except #12 lyrics by Kim De Meo, #14 lyrics & vocals, #11 bu vocals, #6, #12~ Chayim Zaklad trumpet
*mix updates thru 3/20/18
**Do visit Larry Saklad on YouTube for all the matching videos ++ youtube[dot]com/user/Yet2B

_ Metaphor is the aptly named new album from Lawrence Saklad (Larry, Lawry), due to the many levels of meaning most songs can be taken. Consider Darlin Stay, a slower ballad begging your lover to stay over, and also about staying in this life (visions of Lennon's last moments- 2nd verse about "floating upstream" and his word "[Oh] Darlin").
_ Both the happiest song, All I Want, and saddest, Only Always, co-write w Kim De Meo's lyrics, & brother Howard playing Taps behind a song for a dear departed, fall together. Doug Grigsby, bassist & producer extraordinaire, heard All I Want (Caribbean influences) early in the process, "...the happiest song I've ever heard!" before ending w uptempo In The Hush, lyrics & sung by De Meo. Just added Hug 3/20~ "had an inspired week 1st w folks & sibs then kids & gkids so sharing this song Hug today! do..".
_ "Yes, there's always been a subject/story connecting the songs for each album: Spellbound- about inspiration, SAKLAD- about finding me, & now Metaphor." What ties further bind these 12 creations? Starting w Shit Hides, then Ol' Man Shoes we are acknowledging some truths are never understood yet unify us all.
_ Next up, Pockets- like The Byrds' "So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star", Larry describes the process of songwriting- "finding the words like catch the tail of the bird" & subsequent putting together the band, learning to play in the "pocket"- groove, "lock it"- tempo & "plug"ging it all "the bitch", into the music machine "socket". Admittedly, it sure sounds like an abusive relationship, but no, all Metaphor! Added bonus music trak~ New Dub '17, experimental dance influenced, all music.
_ #6 Colors Faded has been pre-released Fall 2015- performed at Dobbs (South St, Phila. before closing it's doors again '16) about the melancholy of dear ones who've passed underscoring late Fall, just before the holidays.
_ Many songs fall in pairs- More Storms a-Comin & Before the Flood speak of the future- people must come together to "fix this before the flood".
_ Every Time relays the excitement 1st realizing how the heart jumps each time seeing her or him entering the room, that inner smile when you just know how you both share a special connection other than the 5 senses- real love! Funky too- Mike Tyler, guitar God, heard it- "wow... sounds black!"
_ Genres range from classic & alt rock (Pink Floyd, Lennon, Peter Gabriel) w/ a modern edge incorporating new textures & mix, to Neil Youngish Americana, Folk, Funk & Electronic/ Dance/ Dub influences. Saklad has put together a diverse collection drawing from '70s '80s '90s Philly, but forging a fresh updated sound w/ lyrics that resonate, current for today!

KidGrin Records '17

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released June 9, 2017

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Saklad Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"forging a fresh updated sound w/ lyrics that resonate" Metaphor 6/9/17 2nd ed 14 songs w new Red Eye Rd 4/20/18, Spellbound '15, SAKLAD '10. Performs w guitars & piano-keys, original trax, & w co-writer Kim De Meo, friends. History in Phila Music Scene 30+ yrs, piano-keys vox- Alan Mann, David Rowan, Robert Hazard, work w Essra Mohawk, Carnegie Hall age 10 piano. Christmas on the Block w gkids! ... more

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