Isolation Blues

Song Length 4:04 Genre Rock - General, Blues - Rock
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Infuriated, Distressed Subject Protest, Capitalism
Similar Artists John Lennon, Bob Dylan Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Isolation Blues
I heard it on the news
The working class lose
I see the blues in you eyes my friend
As you isolate and try to mend
Your mind

Isolation Blues
You know what you feel
And what you see and hear
Lessons of hope fill your mind
With an American Dream you can't find
Oh my! Oh my!

Wealth in the hands of few
Newsmen give hardly a clue
Congressmen's lips are sealed
As the country tries to heal

Isolation Blues
Whatever can you do?
Whatever can you do?

Isolation Blues
You just want a job
Some food, a home
But tax and bill collectors combined
Would take more if they could find
Your soul! You'd still owe!

Isolation Blues
You're tired and afraid
With no place to go
You try so hard but it's hard to understand
Why you can't win at what power can band
Understand?

Wealth in the hands of few
Newsmen give hardly a clue
Congressmen's lips are sealed
As the country tries to heal

Isolation Blues
Whatever can you do?
Isolation Blues
Whatever can you do?

Harkens to The Orwells or Cage The Elephant. The modulated slide /steel guitar is right in the pocket and doesn't overwhelm but complements the vocal and general arrangement.

Nice voice and a great song

Truly, no one can say this isn't a unique one, which is something special. This feels like a sort of modern take on The Doors with that atmospheric, psychedelic vibe throughout. That's not something I always get into, but I found myself really listening closely on this one and curious where it would go next. It's also clear you had a really strong vision for this song, and I think it came together well.

I really like the sound of the drums and the lead guitar, sounds a little like Alice Cooper.

Interesting character voice, very organic sound.

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