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Not My Place
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The first week of January 2024 I posted what had been, until recently, a “lost and eventually forgotten” track called SPHINX. At that time my canine friend Daugrin commented: “How many more of these you got in that vault?” I insisted, somewhat adamantly I might add, that there were no more lost and forgotten tunes. Case closed!

WELL… A couple weeks later, my wife Diane discovered a DVD from 2007 that had fallen out the back of the drawer where I keep my DVD masters into a box of her art supplies in the drawer below it.

I remember that back in 2017 I had looked for it but never found it. I presumed it was, as it were, “lost at sea.” Amazingly, all the files were intact. It only required a bit of editing, remixing and remastering.

If memory serves, this tune was an experiment. It was my only attempt to do something outside of my folk-rock/classic rock comfort zone. I call it ACID FUNK.

It’s a bit quirky (not sure WHAT I was thinking when I wrote those lyrics!), but kinda fun… I hope some of you will get a kick out of it.

I did…

Remixed and remastered in 2025.
Released: 17-Jan-2025
Category: Funk
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 8.6 Mb
Plays: 22
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
NOT MY PLACE

I
It’s plain to see baby, 
by the look in your eyes;
you’re expectin’ somethin’,
from me tonight.

Somethin’ to calm your worries;
…alleviate your pain.
Somethin’ to ease the problems,
in your troubled brain.

1st Chorus:
I been travelin’ this road a long time.
I’ve learned a thing or two along the way;
but it’s not my style to peddle panaceas.
Uh-uh honey, it’s not my place to say.

II
You’re standin’ there glarin’,
like I just slapped your face;
but a clear and honest answer baby,
—it ain’t no disgrace!

2nd Chorus:
I been travelin’ this road a long time.
I’ve learned a thing or two along the way.
I ain’t your “guru!” I ain’t your “messiah!”
Uh-uh honey, it’s not my place to say.

Ahhh… Get funky!

III
Why don’t you calm down baby?
You must be lost before you can be found!
You’re not the first wayward soul,
to tread this hallowed ground.

It’s not my place to say baby,
what path you got to take.
Open your windows! Let some Light in!
And it will show you the way…

3rd Chorus:
You been on this road a long time.
You’ve learned a thing or three along the way.
Don’t go lookin’ to me for the answers, baby.
Uh-uh honey, it’s not my place to say!

Outro:
Oh no… It’s not my place at all.
You’ll find your way… Hang in there!

Rock and roll…
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Comments
artist
Very nice.......!
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1 month ago
artist
Like the vocals are great 
Well enjoyed the song Mike 
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1 month ago
listener
This one is too funky for me...lol. That being said, keep  em coming Mike !
 
1 month ago
artist
Many thanks Gary!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Thanks Omar. One of my better vocal performances methinks.
Glad you enjoyed this oddity!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
FUNK was never my thing, but I'll try anything once.
(Well... that's not really true is it? You'll never hear metal, rap or hip hop from me...)
Thanks for listening and commenting bro.
Next post will be back to form. I promise!
Lol...
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
OOOPS! Methinks I prevaricated just a little.
I did do one song inspired by hip-hop.
Will post someday...
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Ain't it great finding lost treasures?
Crunchy and bouncy. Love it!
Thanks for sharing!
1 month ago
artist
"crunchy and bouncy": two of the lesser known dwarves! Lol...
Hi'ya Joseph! Thanks for hopping onboard for this one!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Very nice Mike.  You have a treasure full of diamonds.  Is daugrin coming back?
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1 month ago
artist
I love this funky vibe!
1 month ago
artist
Thanks a lot Matt. I recorded over 100 songs since 2006. Quality varies widely of course!
Glad you enjoyed this one.
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Ha ha... Glad you like it Mary, but be advised... it's the only one of it's kind.
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Yes, cool funky vibe!  Nice guitar work in there!
1 month ago
artist
I like the swagger of this. Your acid funk makes for a fun track Mike. Still hunting for some lost CDs myself.
1 month ago
artist
Thanks for listening and commenting friend!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Ha ha... "swagger." Not my usual approach, but sometimes a song just begs for it!
RE hunting for lost CDs: I hope you are able to unearth some real gems.
Seems like a lot of our best ideas come early on!
:-)
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1 month ago
This acid funk rocks my boat!!! Love the attiude and it was meant to be recovered when 'the time was right'  ..You have so many bests of but this was a best of best of best..Killer instrumentalist, vocalist and lyricist you are.. I'm a fan
1 month ago
artist
Always enjoy your comments Joyce. 
I remember I wrote this simply because I'd never attempted to do a funky tune. Just had to try it!
I didn't think much of this song back when I recorded it. I'm enjoying it much more now. 
Funny how that works!
Thank you my friend!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Wow Mike I can't keep still listening to your awesome song and music. Love it!! :)
1 month ago
artist
Love your lyrics.
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1 month ago
artist
I would call  this funky in the way the Red Hot Chili Peppers did funk.   The song reminded me of them a bit.   Fantastic vocals, instrumentation, and production.   I'm digging this.
1 month ago
artist
Really invigorating ... good song.
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1 month ago
Vey cool.  Funky and wild.
artist
Turns out you can definitely pull off funk! Some tasty guitar and organ work here, very enjoyable
1 month ago
artist
Poor guy in picture needed to be prepared. Run. Toss chocolate
1 month ago
artist
Thank you so much Dorothy. That means a lot to me.
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Thanks Ray. Glad you enjoyed them, a tad quirky though they be!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Hey thanks Mark. You know, I've never listened to the RHCP. Perhaps I should give them a spin!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Always nice to see your face my friend!
Thanks for listening!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Thanks Peter, and welcome to the site.
Been ridiculous busy so haven't gotten around to listening to your posts, but I promise I will!
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Ha ha... Glad to know I had a measure of success here.
:-)
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1 month ago
artist
Ha ha! At last... someone with the courage to comment on the photo!
I think it's hilarious, and so is your comment bro!
:-)
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1 month ago
Cool piece. Super guitar work. Strong vocal. I like the bending of the notes in the singing making these cool blue notes
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