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Tilting At Windmills
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This is an oldie from back in 2011.

It’s a lament for the lack of common sense and civility that seems to prevail in modern politics.

I hope some of you can understand and appreciate what’s being said herein!

The boys in the band:

Micheal Wark: Lyrics, vocals, electric guitars, and bass.
Andy “Wiggy” Wigzell: Saxophone.
Scott Fugate: Live drum kit.

Mastered by Tom Hellsten at TSTstudios.
Released: 25-Aug-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 9.6 Mb
Plays: 21
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
TILTING AT WINDMILLS

I
I try to keep my balance.
This tightrope we walk’s a challenge.
I put my best foot forward,
but stumble anyway.
And I’m
tilting at windmills again,
—tilting at windmills my friend.
No matter how hard I try
it always ends this way.

II
I figure out how to do it,
—just how we can dodge the bullet;
but the truth of the matter hits me
right between the eyes…
—that I’m
tilting at windmills my friends,
—tilting at windmills again.
No matter how hard I try
it always ends this way.

Chorus:
I aim and shoot at the darkness;
but my arrow falls wide of the mark!
Am I just blind,
or is there something else that I’m not seeing?
How is it that every time I
try to play God it seems I
generate ten new problems
for every one I solve?

Chorus:
Is it wisdom or is it hubris?
Just where is the sense in all this?
We aim and shoot at the darkness;
but our arrows turn back on us!
How is it that every time we
try to play God instead we
generate ten new crises
for every one we solve?

III
Stripped of our flags and banners,
newspapers and TV cameras;
we aren’t so different, no,
we’re really much the same;
but we’re
tilting at windmills again,
tilting at windmills always.
No matter how hard we try
it always ends this way…

IV
Charging ahead at FOOL speed,
we’re sowing another bad seed!
Our pride, it gets in the way,
and we try to shift the blame;
so we’re
tilting at windmills again;
—tilting at windmills my friends.
No matter how hard we try 
it always ends this way.

I’m still
tilting at windmills my friends,
—tilting at windmills again.
No matter how hard I try 
it always ends this way!

YUP!
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A prophetic 'oldie'.. I like the separation of instruments in the mix.. Sounds fine between my ears.
2 months ago
artist
Mike there is a little of the band Rush in your song here which is a very cool thing ...
Well done gents 
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2 months ago
artist
I like the message here.   In my mind, your vocals especially shine on this one.   The saxes and guitar combination really works good in a unique way.  I'm almost reminded of the stuff Bowie did in the 80's.   Great job.  
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2 months ago
artist
@Sociallite1957 
Thanks Joyce! Glad you enjoyed this oldie but goodie!
:-)
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2 months ago
artist
@yoslounge 
I've always liked RUSH Omar, but I'm surprised at the comparison, even if only slight.
Nevertheless, as always bro, I do appreciate your comments.
:-)
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2 months ago
artist
@Venturesome 
Thanks for the thumbs up on the vocals Mark.
As for the sax, I always enjoyed it when I was able to snatch up Andy Wigzell. He really delivered the goods in that solo.
:-)
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2 months ago
artist
Fantastic collab love it!! :)
2 months ago
artist
As you most certainly know it’s the effort that’s really important. And your efforts Mike, know no bounds. A fine listen.
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2 months ago
artist
Such a great sound from you guys.
2 months ago
artist
This is really cool, Mike. Love the guitars tone, your voice and this fine sax solo... Everything sounds as it should. Great song. A fav !
2 months ago
artist
I like your vocals in this song, they express the feelings behind it in Bowie`s style—a very good band sound.
2 months ago
artist
The dialogue between the two guitars in the intro (and after) is very cool. Nice sax solo in the middle. And great message in your lyrics Mike.
2 months ago
artist
Great lyrics
2 months ago
artist
fine fine fine
2 months ago
artist
Oh my ... this is a journey! I'm trying to understand your message, but it's not that clear to me. But I like the title "Tilting at windmills". Windmills are usually build with very precise plane...otherwise the wind blades can't turn efficiently! Maybe its the Observer who is tilted "at" the windmills! Wind at the windmills could be the political situation, and when it hits the blades, the Wind is cut to chompable pieces for consumption and digestion... hahaha ... I am making this up! It's a good attractive tune because minutes after it finished I still retain the melody! Good job guys!
artist
What a ride!
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