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A-New-State-Best-Of.mp3
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From the album “Unfazed“
Far-Away.mp3
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Out-of-a-Hat-Pt-1.mp3
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ABOUT THE SONG
he song “Out of a Hat” is a sharp, satirical critique of Donald Trump’s presidency, portraying his leadership as chaotic, impulsive, and theatrically shallow—like a magician pulling tricks from a hat without substance or strategy.
“Does he know what he’s talking about / I’m having severe doubt / All he does is scream and shout…”
This opening casts Trump as someone lacking expertise or coherence, relying instead on volume and bluster. It reflects the widespread public and expert concern over his uninformed decision-making, often delivered through rants and inflammatory rhetoric.
“Did he pull that answer / Out of a hat / Sure ain’t no dancer / Just a cat and fat”
Here, the metaphor of pulling an answer “out of a hat” suggests spur-of-the-moment decisions—off-the-cuff, unvetted, and perhaps entirely fabricated. The lines mock his self-presentation: “Just a cat and fat” undercuts bravado with visual and verbal ridicule, making him seem more caricature than leader.
“Big man, pig man / (Gives new meaning to damn) / Gives knew meaning to demand”
This bridge echoes Pink Floyd-style social commentary, equating Trump with unchecked greed, gluttony, and authoritarianism. “Gives new meaning to demand” hints at his bullying tactics, executive overreach, and transactional worldview. The wordplay (“knew meaning”) also implies distortion of norms and language.
“Or is he blowing smoke out his arse / Truly a charade… a laughing farce”
This verse escalates the critique. “Blowing smoke” implies deception or nonsense, while “charade” and “laughing farce” depict the presidency as a spectacle detached from competence or seriousness. His shouting, again, is framed as distraction rather than leadership.
“Big man, pig man / (How bizarre you are)”
The closing line sums up the central theme: a man inflated by ego, consumed by performance, and ultimately unfit for the role he’s playing. The “bizarre” nature of his actions reflects the unprecedented, norm-shattering nature of his term in office.
In short:
“Out of a Hat” channels frustration, satire, and disbelief at a presidency defined more by noise and illusion than substance. It skewers a leader who improvises recklessly, prioritizes image over impact, and leaves observers wondering whether anything he does has grounding in reality.
Thunder-Gods-0.mp3
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In Indo-European traditions, the thunder god is often the ruler of the pantheon—such as Indra in Hinduism, Zeus in Greek mythology, Perun in Slavic lore, and Thor in Norse tales. In ancient Egypt, Set (or Seth) embodied storms and chaos, while Illapa, the Inca god of thunder, was a warrior spirit of the mountains. In Japan, Raijin created thunder and lightning by striking drums, a fierce presence in the skies.
This song channels the fury of these gods as a metaphor for Mother Nature’s growing wrath in response to humanity’s reckless destruction of the planet. The storm is no longer just myth—it’s here, and it’s real.
Range-Bound-I.mp3
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ABOUT THE SONG
In markets, being range bound means that prices are stuck between support and resistance levels—no breakout, no collapse, just constrained movement. The song uses this concept to symbolize:
A lack of real progress (economically, politically, or socially),
The illusion of control or success, despite underlying volatility or dysfunction.
“We’re within a range (A trading range)”
“Thinking we are bound (Thinking we are chained)”
“I ain’t sticking ’round”
These lines suggest the illusion of freedom or mobility during the Trump years—especially in the markets or the broader economy—where real wages stagnated for many, and inequality soared, even while stocks hit record highs. It critiques the trap of manipulated optimism and the sense of economic entrapment many Americans felt.
“They say (‘Hey!’) / Things are under control / (Let the good times roll)”
This chorus mocks the administration’s repeated claims that everything was great, even in the face of:
Trade wars,
Tax cuts that benefited the wealthy,
Soaring debt,
COVID denial and economic chaos.
“No! (Don’t get in the way) / Of our brand new day (Despite your dismay)”
This line skewers the dismissal of critics and experts—people who pointed out warning signs were often branded as “haters” or part of the “deep state.” The “brand new day” implies a manufactured sense of renewal or greatness—“MAGA” rhetoric—built on shallow indicators.
“We’re trading in a band / Restricted by what we understand”
This highlights the limits of understanding or denial—political polarization, misinformation, and economic illiteracy all kept many trapped in a cycle of false confidence and poor decisions.
“Times have gone ‘too strange’ / Beyond bizarre”
A direct nod to the Trump era’s surreal and chaotic nature: QAnon, January 6th, disinformation, the cult of personality—all deeply unsettling shifts in political normalcy.
“They say (‘Hey!’) / Things are under control / (Let the good times roll)”
Repeating the refrain at the end suggests a cycle of denial, where surface-level optimism (“markets up, tax cuts delivered”) masks deeper instability, corruption, and erosion of democratic norms.
“Range Bound” critiques how the Trump presidency and its economic narrative trapped the country in a volatile status quo. It portrays a public lulled into complacency by market performance and political spin, even as reality grew “too strange” and “beyond bizarre.” The song uses financial metaphor to reflect emotional, social, and political paralysis, ultimately calling for awareness and change.
To-What-Degree-0.mp3
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A MATH AND SCIENCE NOTE
A “degree” can mean different things depending on the subject! Here’s a clear breakdown:
1 degree (°) = 1/360th of a full circle.
Used in geometry, trigonometry, navigation, engineering, etc.
Example: A right angle = 90 degrees.
Measures how hot or cold something is.
Different temperature scales:
Celsius (°C): Water freezes at 0°C, boils at 100°C.
Fahrenheit (°F): Water freezes at 32°F, boils at 212°F.
Kelvin (K): Absolute temperature scale used in science — no “degree” symbol for Kelvin, just “K.”
A degree is also an award given by a school or university (like a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctorate).
Refers to the position of a note in a scale.
Example: In C major, C is the 1st degree, D is the 2nd degree, E is the 3rd degree, etc.
Sometimes “degree” means the extent or intensity of a reaction, transformation, or phase change.
Example: Degree of dissociation in a chemical reaction.
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However, in a galactic context, it is sometimes informally referred to as the “Sol System” or “System Sol,” emphasizing its connection to our star, the Sun (Sol). This naming convention is often used in science fiction and astronomy when distinguishing it from other hypothetical planetary systems.
The Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy, situated in a region called the Orion Arm (or Orion Spur). Though “Solar System” is widely accepted and understood, it lacks the kind of unique name we often assign to other celestial phenomena or regions.
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You’re getting me all rowdy
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Are you tellin’ me this is alright?
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Are you tellin’ me this is alright?
A SCIENCE NOTE
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