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Hard Headed

by The Pandemics

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1.
Hard Headed 04:03
You can bet your bottom dollar on your dying day That you're never ever gonna see it my way I'm Hard Headed! (Hard Headed Whoa Oh) Baby, you said it! (Hard Headed, don't you know?) You can whine all you want, eat up all my time, But you're never ever gonna change my mind! I'm Hard Headed! (Hard Headed, Whoa Oh) Baby, you said it! (Hard Headed, don't you know?) You can spend all day, and part of the night Doin' everything you can to show me you're right But you're better off, not wasting your breath Cause' I heard it before and I know best! I'm Hard Headed! Don't feed me no lines! I'm Hard Headed! So treat me kind! I'm Hard Headed! Every day.. I just gotta do things in my own way... Every now and then I hear somebody ask 'Why can't you deviate from your daily tasks?' I'm Hard Headed! (Hard Headed Whoa Oh)Baby, you said it! (Hard Headed, don't you know?) You know I tried that once and I must confess It got me into a real big mess! I'm Hard Headed! (Hard Headed Whoa Oh) Baby, you said it! (Hard Headed, don't you know?) Oh it was Bad! And it took all day! Each unexpected turn hit me with delay! All because, I tried to be nice. That's that last time I'll take anyone's advice I'm Hard Headed! Don't feed me no lines! I'm Hard Headed! So treat me kind! I'm Hard Headed! Every day.. I just gotta do things in my own way... So it went, until I took a spill And rolled rag doll down a big ol' hill It I'd only listened, not ignored your cries I might have seen the warning signs... He's Hard Headed, Yeah he's goin down! He's Hard Headed, six feet underground! Now he's headed, to the cemetery, Where forever he'll rest in peace He's Hard Headed, well he ain't no more He's Hard Headed, yeah, til he hit the floor! So take care and, whatever you do, Don't be so Hard Headed, it could happen to you
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1 2 3 4! I hear a lot of talkin', sometimes dumb things fall out of your mouth and then, You hear the bar start rockin, that's just you, getting it wrong again! While you were sittin' back, and relaxin', thinkin' ska was dead and gone, Guess who just came back and wrote your favorite fuckin' song? And the drums start bumpin... And the trumpets start blowin... And people start stompin' If you're thinkin that the ska is dead, we're gonna ch ch ch change your mind! We're gonna change your mind! We're gonna! We're gonna! Change your mind! if you're thinkin that the ska is dead, we're gonna change your mind! To the fans who kept believin', while we were gainin' steam and Rollin' down the window, blast your stereo You were running around, to that New York City sound, Gettin' left behind by the people you know Don't stop! (Don't stop!), Keep it movin'! Feel the beat bangin', see all the people groovin' and We're on top! (On Top!), keep improvin', If you still say ska is dead, we'll show ya! And the people start showin' And the liquor starts flowin... And the party gets goin' If you're thinkin' that the ska is dead, we're gonna ch ch ch change your mind! We're gonna change your mind! We're gonna! We're gonna! Change your mind! And if you still say ska is dead, we're gonna change your mind! (trombone solo) And if you're thinkin' that the ska is dead, we're gonna ch ch ch change your mind! We're gonna change your mind! We're gonna! We're gonna! And if you're thinkin' that the ska is dead, we're gonna ch ch ch change your mind! We're gonna change your mind! We're gonna change your mind! And if you're thinkin' that the ska is dead...
3.
Chains 03:51
Way back when I was a kid No matter what I said or did Just couldn't get my dreams up off the ground Though I didn't know it at the time And I couldn't place that high pitched whine It was my hour glass, turned upside down... But now... that I'm older Somehow.. life seems colder Weight of the world... on my shoulders You gotta go to bed early, wake up on time Your dreams stay locked up in your mind These Chains! I got em wrapped around my neck These thoughts running through my head Sayin' act my age... And I! Don't wanna grow up yet Or live without a safety net And change... It seemed to happen overnight, My future was no longer bright, As it was... When I found the scene... No longer fresh-faced or a slob But with bills to pay and a steady job No longer had the time Though now I have the means Who knows... why it happens? It just shows... that God is laughin', At you and I... better stop slackin'... Before you know it, your rent is due Don't laugh so hard, it'll happen to you These Chains! I got em wrapped around my neck These thoughts running through my head Sayin' act my age... And I! Don't wanna grow up yet Or live without a safety net And change... Every Day, I fight the good fight To keep the spark, in my flash light And every day, these thoughts seem less right You gotta break away from your ivory towers, Even for just a half an hour These Chains! I got em wrapped around my neck These thoughts running through my head Sayin' act my age... And I! Don't wanna grow up yet Or live without a safety net And change... These Chains... You gotta break those chains... Break your chains!!! You gotta brake
4.
Hey mister officer, I'll make this perfectly clear You say you work for us, but we're still livin in fear I said 'Hey Officer!, What's that look in your eyes?', like you're gonna fuck us over with your hearsay and lies Where's your evidence? Yeah where is the proof you care about that CPR and not just the loot I said 'Hey Officer, whatcha got to say?' Well karma's a bitch and you'll get yours someday! Where's the love? Where's the respect? You hold above, your intellect? There comes a place, There comes a time, Where you will pay, for all your crimes This ain't the way, It's gotta be, The way things are With you and me Just take your time And get things straight Just do what's right Its not too late! Policia! Policia! What's your excuse? You say it's for safety, I say it's abuse! I've heard em all! So don't feed me no lines! Don't want no excuses, these numbers don't lie! The stop rate for whites is nearly 6 times for black Stop & Frisk! This is the impact! What do you see when you look in my eyes? A look of contempt, not a look of surprise! Where's the love? Where's the respect? You hold above, your intellect? There comes a place, There comes a time, Where you will pay, for all your crimes This ain't the way, It's gotta be, The way things are With you and me Just take your time And get things straight Just do what's right Its not too late! Beat him Down! Go to Town! Don't mess around! Read that boy the riot act, So you can hear the sound of it! Bones are breakin' Community's shakin' Call your army for the rich And dress it up as politics... No I'm not shocked but I'll say I'm dismayed... Who stops the police, when police misbehave? Time to shut it down! Time to call it quits! Or it's a matter of time, til you get what you give! Where's the love? Where's the respect? You hold above, your intellect? There comes a place, There comes a time, Where you will pay, for all your crimes This ain't the way, It's gotta be, The way things are For you and me Just take your time And get things straight Just do what's right Its not too late! You know it's not too late! No! Just show respect! It's not too late! Before it breaks! Show respect! It's not too late! Before it breaks! Show respect! It's not too late! Before it breaks down!
5.
Timmy's Song 04:23
You had a laughter no one could resist You had a smile ever bright You had a knowledge of the streets But you never had to fight You were the brightest star in the whole damn sky You were the kindest soul I knew But you had a demon in your heart And you knew not what to do! You'll never know, how it ended up this way All you ever knew is gone, and you got nothing to say You went the way, so many went before And I hope it was a blast, before they found you on the floor You had an itch you couldn't scratch You had and urge you can't fulfil You had a one track mind and a bulging vein But I hope you got a thrill... You had a need for something more.. Something else you couldn't find... But you never thought for an instant, About what you'd leave behind.... You'll never know, how it ended up this way All you ever knew is gone, and you got nothing to say You went the way, so many went before And I hope it was a blast, before they found you on the floor Lyin still with a Met cap on, you really did it good You took your last walk through the neighborhood! It was a shock but no surprise to me When I heard it on the phone You had a long deep seeded wish, To one day go alone You had a spider on your neck And bugs under your skin You couldn't take it anymore Though it truly is a sin You'll never know, how it ended up this way All you ever knew is gone, and you got nothing to say You went the way, so many went before And I hope it was a blast, before they found you on the floor

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The 3rd release from The Pandemics also denotes the debut release of Lonely Atom Records! This was also our first professionally recorded studio record, which features our best work to date!

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released April 30, 2015

The Pandemics are:

Chris Malone - Lead Vocals / Trombone
Brian Kennedy - Guitar / Vocals
James Fulfaro -Baritone Sax / Backing Vocals
Paul Chestnut - Alto/Tenor Sax
Chris Mandato - Trumpet
Chris Quintero - Trumpet
Will Harris - Bass
CJ Dunaieff - Drums

All Music performed and written by The Pandemics
All music arranged and transcribed by Brian Kennedy
Vocals written by Chris Malone and Brian Kennedy
Piano/Organ performed by Brian Kennedy
Additional Writing and vocals on Change Your Mind and Stop & Get Frisky by Greg Steiner

The Pandemics would like to thank: Our fans, friends families, wives, girlfriends and everybody whose continued to support us over the years. Special thanks go out to Greg Steiner for his years of dedicated service and showmanship that helped us get to where we are today. To Jim & the crew at Sabella Studios. To Christine Wagenhiem for wearing so many hats and for getting in the van, all with a smile. To the Dunaieffs, Kennedy's, Mandato's and Quinteros. To Dima Kay and Jayson Nugent for their advice and insight.

Produced by: Will Harris, Brian Kennedy, Chris Malone
Recorded and Mixed by Will Harris at Sabella Studios
Mastered by Jim Sabella at Sabella Studios
Assisted by Matt Murphy
Album Artwork by T Cameron Morgan

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