Michael S. Carpenter
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America On Its Knees America On Its Knees
A song about America's lack of will since 9/11.
Let's Run Away Together (If Only In Our Mind) Let's Run Away Together (If Only In Our Mind)
A wistful ballad about getting away from it all
Look At Me Tonight Look At Me Tonight
A Reggae-styled number about being alone and not complaining about it. Perhaps. Featuring the Mikettes on backing vocals (Michele McArp and Shana Davis Fidler).
It's Not Fine It's Not Fine
A fast, punk version with lots of guitars, heavy drums and relentless bass. The lyrics deal with a relationship that's gone stale, and partners who have grown apart. The music displays a sense of anger over the situation.
That Is My Heart That Is My Heart
A big ballad about love. With Michele McArp on backing vocal.
Starlight Shining Starlight Shining
A ballad about our place in the Universe, and the search to find meaning.
Benefit Benefit
Boy meets girl, Girl snubs boy. Uptempo with horns! Click on 'Lyrics/Story' for CD purchase information.
The Rock-Bottom Truth The Rock-Bottom Truth
A power ballad? Click on 'Lyrics/Story' for CD purchase information.
Dancing In A Hurricane Dancing In A Hurricane
A toe-tapper about living life on the edge. Click on 'Lyrics/Story' for CD purchase information.
Living Between (4 track version) Living Between (4 track version)
Being a link in the chain of life
Living Between (8 track version) Living Between (8 track version)
A slightly expanded version of the 4-track recording
(You Are) The One (You Are) The One
Another sappy piano ballad! Click on 'Lyrics/Story' for CD purchase information.
