#lapsteel #acoustic-one-take

I tried three times to put a ukulele tune together for World Ukulele Day and every time the muse was like nope let's write ominous songs about the state of the world instead.

On the upside, I'm having lots of fun with the lap steel.

Girl you ain’t got a penny But don’t let them tell you lies You’re just as rich as any They want you for your eyes Vile creatures beyond comprehension Quick with a siren song They’re trying to get your attention Every day the whole day long

See they thrive on miscommunication Feed you fat on overwhelm Engagement’s become the currency of the realm

Your attention’s a precious commodity You decide to whom it’s sold But take it from me because honestly It’s worth twice its weight in gold

You’re putty in their hands if you’re angry So they keep you in a righteous rage But keep an eye out for the curtain because all the world’s a stage

Beware all the tales they tell you Every word from their mouths is a lie Just an army of energy vampires Dying to suck you dry