SomePaulMurphyForYou

One from the old days, sadly one that is still applicable to the newest of days. I took it in a different direction here, no longer the strum-n'-storm version of the 80s, but more rueful... all these decades and still no change. Light and peace, Me 11.04.2024 'Where The Hard Wind Blows' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1987, 2024 . - - -

One of those, laying your cards out songs. Precursors, I guess, 'Idiot Wind', 'Steel And Glass', etc. It's worth noting, I think, that the song is ambiguous as to who is singing to whom; woman to man, man to woman, teenager to parent. I might be singing it to myself. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024

One of those, laying your cards out songs. Precursors, I guess, 'Idiot Wind', 'Steel And Glass', etc. It's worth noting, I think, that the song is ambiguous as to who is singing to whom; woman to man, man to woman, teenager to parent. I might be singing it to myself. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024

One of those, laying your cards out songs. Precursors, I guess, 'Idiot Wind', 'Steel And Glass', etc. It's worth noting, I think, that the song is ambiguous as to who is singing to whom; woman to man, man to woman, teenager to parent. I might be singing it to myself. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024

(c) Paul Murphy / 2024

Light and peace, Me Spring 2024 'Lost Sunsets' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 'From Afar' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 'Three Roads To Deception' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1996 , 2024 - - - - .

This could've been a hundred verses long. There's a poignancy in this that the - presentation - covers up as a camouflage. So far as I know, this is the last song I ever wrote. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'Lost Sunsets' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 - - -

It takes a lot of intensity to sing 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - as I am sure you will notice around the 2-minute mark. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 - - -

This is a warm-up session, getting the vocals unwound and the recording levels set. I must've seen something about it being the anniversary of Sam Kinsiton passing, hence the chosen cover being 'Wild Thing'. Normally these warm-ups last a minute or so, this one ran on a bit. It also led into a take of 'I Don't Need You Any Way'. Somewhat fun-rude, I thought I would upload it. Light and peace, Me April 2024 'Wild Thing' - words and music by Chip Taylor, additonal lyrics by Paul Murphy 'I Don't Need You Any Way' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 - - -

I want to put as much of the lyric below as possible, and there is a 5000 character limit. Donations for my 2 remaining children, if you are so kind: https://paypal.me/DylEmTrust?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB Light and peace, Me 'When The Angels Take Revenge' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 . When The Angels Take Revenge I watched you lurking in the shadows Hurling hate at everyone who passed Blaming friends and strangers for your downfall Denying that it's you in the looking glass You started a stampede at the stable And bartered flesh that was not yours to sell You'd better start repenting whilst you're able The hordes upon your border won't be repelled The rumours started at your first baptism And have been three steps ahead of you ever since Whoever rolled snake-eyes took you home with them You pleaded self-defence, but none were convinced I saw you lying in the sympathy cellar A symphony of excuses playing on your tongue I was forewarned by your fortune teller But no-one told me the countdown had begun You looked far away when I first viewed you Perspective can be deceitful that way You claimed everyone you trusted has abused you The strangest opening line I heard anybody say Since that day, the hours have turned to seconds Of all you stole, the future hurts the most When it's you for whom the cloaked hand beckons Remember me and you'll see tomorrow's ghost A child told me, "Truth can be deceptive" His tears indicated how that had been learnt You decried him but your memory is selective I know what you are, and who you weren't Escaping prison does not lead to freedom You can't outrun yourself, try tho' you might You offered me your lips, but I don't need them Satan ofttimes sends his messengers dressed in white Ambiguity is your opening gambit While your kisses keep a marked card up their sleeve Each time you failed, you claimed that someone planned it Lies are always easier to believe The storm has brought many trees a-tumbling I don't foresee a clear sky any time soon Be careful where you stand, the walls are crumbling Some jaws will drop when they see inside your room You wear a wedding ring on every finger That must mean ten widows have been robbed Watching you leave is the only fond memory that lingers The one that haunts me is the children's sobs Some nights I can almost forgive you Recalling all you had to do, to survive But what you do today makes me want to outlive you I'm hoping that that mourning will arrive I wish I could breathe in some fresh air Down here it is putrid, damp and dank It would be nice to know somebody did care If I never meet them, I know who to thank It's a myth you find comfort in closure But still I'd like to taste it all the same I know who would revel in the exposure That's why you'll never hear me speak her name You turned up unannounced at the preacher's funeral Claiming to be his only next of kin Your brother told me you love creating turmoil They cast you out, but you always claw your way back in Who doesn't shudder, knowing you're approaching? Your voice is like the echo of a crypt Is there no plague your presence won't bring Is there no suffering you don't love to inflict? You plunder the souls of the innocent Humming hymns as you cast them to the void The threat of Hell was never a deterrent You keep its servants gainfully employed The foreman of the jury came in weeping You were exonerated of crimes you did commit You took the lambs away while they were sleeping A deed to this day you refuse to admit I can't remember when it was not raining Claustrophobia keeps tightening its grip Nine commandments down and one remaining This ain't the time to make a careless slip My mistake was looking for a motive People of your ilk just like to cause pain How long before the sleeping sentries of justice notice? How many more dreams must die in vain? Was it you I glimpsed thru' the bordello window? A dashing young fellow begging you for a dance I cried "Can't you hear that ominous wind blow?" "Get out of there now, while you've got the chance" Three days later, they fished him from the river Lipstick on his neck, and an empty purse There's something a night with you will always deliver Orphaned babes, and an engine-running hearse If only once more I could stand unaided And walk towards the flame 'neath a blue moon I'm one of many you've left feeling degraded Bereft of hope, and all our strength consumed I see the carpenter, awaiting Sighing, "Looks like it's that time again" I keep telling you it's pointless to go on hating The dead don't care if they're wearing lace or chains Fate won't wait to fit your agenda But your venom consumes your ability to see You built a ghost town from a city of splendour I pity you, you're your own worst enemy Your affections are always up for auction But these nights only low bids are coming in Caveat emptor and proceed with caution Some things are not advantageous to win I declined when you passed me your goblet Finest wines still make fools of the wisest

(c) Paul Murphy / 2024

End-of-night session, of some end-of-the-day songs. Light and peace, Me 19.03.2024 'As Yes Sow (So Shall Ye Reap)' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 'Sadness' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1996, 2024 'The Good Christian' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 'One Last Look back On You' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 2024 - - -

Paul Murphy - 'The Rain Is My Only Friend' . Session 1 , Take 2 'The Rain Is My Only Friend' - words and music (c) Paul Murphy / 2024

This was the end of the 'Silence & Darkness' session. It led into a loose jam-out on two Bob Dylan classics, 'All Along The Watchtower' and 'Like A Rolling Stone'. Light and peace, Me March 2024 'Silence & Darkness' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 'All Along The Watchtower' and 'Like A Rolling Stone' - words and music by Bob Dylan, 1967 and 1965 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

End-of-night loose session. My beautiful daughter's amazing poem, 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?', a slightly abridged and spot-edited version of 'Midnight', and a reprise of 'Where Does The Sun...' Light and peace, Me 18 March 2024 'Where Does The Sun Go To At Night?' - words by Emily Murphy and music by Paul Murphy © 2023, 2024 'Midnight' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

This is one of those dark night of the soul songs. We've all lived 'em. Light and peace, Me 18 March 2024 'Sadness' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1996, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

An abridged version, but in many ways, the song is complete nonetheless. Light and peace, Me 03 March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

The last of 2 electric takes cut at this session. New lyrics in here, to reflect current events in the world. Light and peace, Me 03 March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

One of those, "if only..." songs. We've all lived 'em. Light and peace, Me 07 March 2024 'Maybe Next Time' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

The first of 4 takes cut at this session, to go with the 3 acoustic versions laid down the day before. New lyrics in here. Yesterday was the first time I'd played this song in 29 years, and today was the last time I ever played it. Light and peace, Me 07 March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

The last of 4 takes cut at this session, to go with the 3 acoustic versions laid down the day before. New lyrics in here. Yesterday was the first time I'd played this song in 29 years, and today was the last time I ever played it. Light and peace, Me March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 . .

'The Times They Are A-Changin'' - words and music by Bob Dylan . . ight and peace, Me March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

Some lyrical adjustments in this version, to focus in on aspects of the narrative. Light and peace, Me March 2024 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1995, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

Second of 3 takes of this song recorded tonight, which was the first time the song has been played since 1995. 'Tomorrow Again' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .

First time playing this in 29 years. Two more takes followed. Light and peace, Me March 2024 'Playing With Time' - words and music by Paul Murphy © 1993, 2024 . . If you would like to buy my children a birthday card, many thanks - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DylEmTrust . . More of me on www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy4267 . Big thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@wheezybaconrobloxmusic7505 .