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Bark Like A Rabbit

by Simon Hodges

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1.
What's Your Situation? 03:04
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Do you know how? Do you know why? Can you confirm? Can you deny? Is it muddled? Is it understood? Are you doing your cause more harm than good? Will it go? Will it stay? Is it amazing? In a good or bad way? Is it adjustable? Is it set? Is it already over? Has it happened yet? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? Were there few? Were there plenty? Was there too much? Was one too many? Was it intentional? Was it for fun? Did your charity extend to everyone? Are you creating? Are you sustaining? Are you destroying, or are you just irritating? Can you see the strengths? Can you see the flaws? Are you addressing the symptom or the cause? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? Did you come to heal? Did you come to maul? Come the revolution is your back against the wall? Do you have indecision? Do you have ambition? Just how important do you consider recognition? Is your load light? Is your load heavy? Do you feel like you’re walking with destiny? Are you prepared? Are you aware? Do you or don’t you care? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation? What’s your situation?
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(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply 04:13
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I know it's not unusual To find a politician fighting claims they've made a mistake But what do you think of a politician Claiming any bad news that's reported about them is fake? I know that jaws won't drop And it's something we will cop If one of those in powerful positions Is caught out in a lie As spectators watching on It's what we've come to accept But it seems to me He thinks for him The rules just don't apply I know it's not unusual To find a politician with a healthy ego to stoke But what do you think of a politician With a sense of humility or lack of one that's beyond a joke? I know that jaws won't drop And it's something we will cop If one of those who claims to set the standards Will then fail to satisfy As spectators watching on It's what we've come to accept But it seems to me He thinks for him The rules just don't apply Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? I know it's not unusual To find a politician in a case of hypocrisy But what do you think of a politician Who flaunts disregard for past positions so blatantly? I know that jaws won't drop And it's something we will cop If someone takes the low ground After claiming they would always take the high As spectators watching on It's what we've come to accept But it seems to me He thinks for him The rules just don't apply Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union? Have you ever heard what Reagan Thought about truth in the Soviet Union?
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Constant And Consistent 05:25
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Regardless of a person's clothing Regardless of a person's name Like to think some things don't change Like to think some things stay the same A solid point in a shifting scene Equalisers and anchors Constant and consistent Regardless of the colour of the sky Regardless of the shape of the terrain Like to think some things don't change Like to think some things stay the same A solid point in a shifting scene Equalisers and anchors Constant and consistent Regardless of the size of the stage Regardless of the surrounding age Like to think some things don't change Like to think some things stay the same A solid point in a shifting scene Equalisers and anchors Constant and consistent
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Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning 05:40
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Sometimes I can't get going When I first wake up in the morning I said sometimes I just can't get going When I first wake up in the morning I don't want to get up No no it's too soon Why can't morning not be Until the afternoon I said sometimes I can't get going When I first wake up in the morning Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, no Sometimes I can't get going When I first wake up in the morning I said sometimes I just cannot get going When I first wake up in the morning I'd like to rest some more Before I greet the day If I am a docked ship Then I don't want to leave the bay I said sometimes I can't get going When I first wake up in the morning Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, no Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, no Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Sometimes I can't get going When I first wake up in the morning Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, I don't wanna Get up, no Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes? Haven't you ever had that feeling sometimes?
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My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 1 01:51
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My dreams keep me awake at night I find myself thinking of them though I need respite From the grind of life, but I can't get to sleep Tiredness the next day is what I will reap I see some of the people where they want to be I wonder if they ever think themselves lucky Everybody's life resides in a different key Sometimes you can't help but feel envy My dreams keep me awake at night I need to appease my mental appetite This piece of my time is reserved for rest Instead I build upon my hope of success I see some of the people where they want to be I wonder if they consider themselves lucky No two people walk the exact same path Even though some get a similar aftermath
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My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2 03:29
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Election Day 03:59
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Do you trust a poll to give a mandate to a government? You could say that voters are too selfish and too ignorant When it comes down to it they just want what's best for them To easy to direct like livestock herded in a pen There's not a test for wisdom when it's time to cast a vote Foolishness can align with the views that they promote Hey will things get better I can't say But we'll be damned if you take away The election day Hey faith in the system can possibly stray But we'll be damned if you take away The election day Do you trust a politician to be righteous and be just? Practical realities turn principles to dust It's all about power and once you have it clinging to it You think it's all a clean game when it comes time to renew it? Hey I don't think that there is a better way And we'll be damned if you take away The election day Hey we can get disheartened by what goes on in the fray But we'll be damned if you take away The election day To give a voice to those who are often without power Now and then equality makes above equals cower Do not want to switch out Democracy with another It's the worst form of government Except for all the others Hey the scandals can cause anger and dismay But we'll be damned if you take away The election day Hey I hope that I've been able to convey For all it's flaws we can't do without The election day
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One Of Those Moments 04:10
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Just one of those moments When I realised I shouldn't assume Just one of those moments When I realised I was floating in a knowledge vacuum I had made up my mind Now it's gotta rewind I thought I knew enough But I made an unexpected find Oh yes I was wrong about you You have surprised me I have got to admit And now I feel like an oblivious fool I'm sorry I couldn't help it I'm sorry I couldn't help it Just one of those moments When I realised how little of the picture I saw Just one of those moments That's got me feeling exposed and raw I was confident I knew What was correct and what was true But then something surprised me And I got a new point of view Oh yes I was wrong about you You have surprised me I have got to admit And now I feel like an oblivious fool I'm sorry I couldn't help it I'm sorry I couldn't help it Oh yes I was wrong about you You have surprised me I have got to admit And now I feel like an oblivious fool I'm sorry I couldn't help it I'm sorry I couldn't help it
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Bark Like A Rabbit 02:58
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You Work It Out 04:36
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You work it out Wake me up Once all the lessons that we need to learn Have been learnt You sort it out Wake me up When the Sun is shining high But we cannot get burnt You work it out Wake me up When humanity is at the most modern Of modern times You sort it out Just let me sleep until all the kinks have disappeared And everything is fine When no one will seek pleasure when they know it inflicts pain No one will be wronged so that another will gain No need to desire for revenge or for blame Hit me up once the utopia's obtained Is it too much to ask? You work it out Wake me up Once all the lessons that we need to learn Have been learnt You sort it out Wake me up When the Sun is shining high But we cannot get burnt You work it out Wake me up When humanity is at the most modern Of modern times You sort it out Just let me sleep until all the kinks have disappeared And everything is fine I forfeit the right to appear on currency You won't have to name any places after me Let me know once we've hit the supreme itinerary And I don't want to hear of impracticality Is it too much to ask? I don't want to be laid before the altar of progress Another victim of humanity's missteps Just wake me up once we've all gotten past the mess I'll give up my chance for taking part in the success I don't want to be laid before the altar of progress Another victim of humanity's missteps Just wake me up once we've all gotten past the mess I'll give up my chance for taking part in the success Humankind will at last be in our correct condition Everything that needs to will have gotten recognition You work it out Wake me up Once all the lessons that we need to learn Have been learnt You sort it out Wake me up When the Sun is shining high But we cannot get burnt You work it out Wake me up When humanity is at the most modern Of modern times You sort it out Just let me sleep until all the kinks have disappeared And everything is fine But I don't think anyone gets to skip ahead I don't think anyone gets to skip ahead
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Cult Of Personality 05:08
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Come join us in the cult of personality Don't you realise that he's greater than you'll ever be It's safe if you let him rule with impunity In your own pursuits and affairs you will be happy You are assured of final triumph If you obey his commands Leadership rests comfortably In his steady hands You should cast all hesitation And doubt aside Under his care you can feel Confidence and pride Come and join us in the cult of personality She can see the big picture better than you can see Your future can be her responsibility Of her blessing you should try to make yourself worthy You are assured of final triumph If you obey her commands Leadership rests comfortably In her steady hands You should cast all hesitation And doubt aside Under her care you can feel Confidence and pride It's as if he's more than a mere mortal It's as if she's more than a mere mortal It's as if he's more than a mere mortal It's as if she's more than a mere mortal You are assured of final triumph If you obey his commands Leadership rests comfortably In his steady hands You should cast all hesitation And doubt aside Under his care you can feel Confidence and pride
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Don't Forget Joseph Niepce 05:19
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Are you William Henry Fox Talbot? Or are you Louis Daguerre? Made an impact that is gonna be felt everywhere You independently came across Something waiting to be found Timing is trivial You'll have to spread the credit around You built on what was before you Much more building is to come A long way down the line your influences are gonna run Don't try to destroy each other Don't get in each other's way It's possible for there to be more than one needle in the hay It's going to be a game changer In your field But all of that control you will Eventually have to yield It's gonna alter into something That you might not even recognise But you have laid the groundwork From which all of it is gonna rise Are you William Henry Fox Talbot? Or are you Louis Daguerre? Separate discoveries but you're both gonna have to share You independently came across Something waiting to be found Timing is trivial You'll have to spread the credit around You built on what was before you Much more building is to come A long way down the line your influences are gonna run Remember others came before you There's more people who'll contribute yet And don't forget Joseph Niepce It's a wonder how these things Seem to come about Presentations demonstration Put to bed any doubt Going up the staircase Don't say anything you might regret You needed the material to build the steps And don't forget Joseph Niepce Are you William Henry Fox Talbot? Or are you Louis Daguerre? Thanks to you a new realm of possibility is laid bare You independently came across Something waiting to be found Timing is trivial You'll have to spread the credit around You built on what was before you Much more building is to come A long way down the line your influences are gonna run Remember others came before you There's more people who'll contribute yet And don't forget Joseph Niepce

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My debut album. This is definitely a rock album, but I've tried to be varied in the sound across the different tracks. Some alternative, some hard rock, some funk, some prog rock, some indie. 8 of the 12 tracks have a horn section. Official website: simonhodges.com.au

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released November 24, 2023

All tracks written by Simon Hodges

Simon Hodges
- Vocals
- Guitar
- Bass Guitar on 'What's Your Situation?,' 'Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning,' 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2,' 'Election Day,' 'One Of Those Moments,' 'You Work It Out,' 'Cult Of Personality,' and 'Don't Forget Joseph Niepce'
- Synthesiser On 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 1'

Dave Valaisa
- Bass Guitar on '(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply,' 'Constant And Consistent,' and 'Bark Like A Rabbit'

Ollie Morley-Sattler
- Drums on 'What's Your Situation?,' '(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply,' 'Constant And Consistent,' 'Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning,' 'Election Day,' 'One Of Those Moments,' 'Bark Like A Rabbit,' 'You Work It Out,' and 'Don't Forget Joseph Niepce'

Isaac Beggs
- Drums on 'Cult Of Personality'

Travis Hackett
- Additional Percussion
- Additional Guitar on 'One Of Those Moments'
- Drums on 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2'

Simon Ferenci
- Trumpet on 'What's Your Situation?,' '(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply,' 'Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning,' 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2,' 'One Of Those Moments,' 'Bark Like A Rabbit,' 'You Work It Out,' and 'Don't Forget Joseph Niepce'

Scott Simpkins
- Tenor Saxophone on 'What's Your Situation?,' '(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply,' 'Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning,' 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2,' 'One Of Those Moments,' 'Bark Like A Rabbit,' 'You Work It Out,' and 'Don't Forget Joseph Niepce'

James Greening
Trombone on on 'What's Your Situation?,' '(He Thinks For Him) The Rules Just Don't Apply,' 'Sometimes I Can't Get Going When I First Wake Up In The Morning,' 'My Dreams Keep Me Awake At Night Part 2,' 'One Of Those Moments,' 'Bark Like A Rabbit,' and 'You Work It Out'

Produced & Engineered by Travis Hackett
Mixed & Mastered by Rick O'Neil

Cover art by Lukas Kasper lukaskasper.com

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Simon Hodges Sydney, Australia

Simon Hodges has been playing music since primary school. Apart from a 2-year detour doing radio in Coffs Harbour, he has lived in Sydney all his life. A thirst for knowledge drives his curiosity about how things work and what led to things being the way they are, especially from a political and historical perspective. ... more

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