All of us dealt with fear during those early months of Covid-19.
A catastrophic virus that stopped the world cold. It was difficult to know who to trust and which answers to believe. Too much was at stake: family, work, friends, lifestyle, future.
The tribal narratives made it harder. Science and government failed us. Big Pharma screwed us. We all lost faith with the system. We thought we had to choose sides for survival.
Sometimes you have to go against the tide or choose an unpopular path. That quiet voice inside signals your true feelings.
Song Background:
Some songs appear out of the ether. And run rampant in your mind until you dial it in.
For four days, this song pestered me. It started as a simple 3-chord riff with a hushed tone. The quiet sound felt fearful. A title was born and off I went to find a chorus and storyline that fit the mood.
If a song sticks in your head, pay attention to the stalking muse.
Shout Out:
When you don't speak out against mob mentality, alternative views suffer. And so do some outspoken people.
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, of the Dark Horse podcast, continue to question the narrative of authoritative agencies, Big Pharma and others. Their voices reflect the patriotic value of dissent in times of manufacturing consent.
Gear:
DAW - Reaper Effects: Compression, EQ Guitar: James Luthiery Custom (Small Jumbo) Strings: Elixir Light (.011 - .052) Phosphor Bronze Mic: Audio-Technica AT2020 AI: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Co-producer: Lucian Perera
Chords:
Intro/Verse - Am - G - D - Dsus4 - D Chorus - Gsus4 - Csus4 Interlude - Gsus4 - Csus4 Coda - Gsus4 - Csus4
Lyrics:
Shh, I don't want to be heard I can't say anything I'm trying to stay in the herd I can't risk everything It's the quiet fear inside That I have to hide I'm afraid to speak my mind That I won't deny That I won't deny Damn, I don't trust the story line It makes no sense at all There's too many mainstream lies It's gotta be by design It's the quiet fear inside That I have to hide I'm afraid to speak my mind That I won't deny That I won't deny Shit, is this really who I am I feel wrong inside If I start to be myself I might reclaim my pride It's the quiet fear inside That I have to hide I'm afraid to speak my mind That I won't deny That I won't deny
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