Odd (Acapella version with audio)

Audio file in the author's comment section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Karmakiri"  Original artwork Copyright L. Edward 2013

 

 

 

 

 

I live down south, make noises with my mouth

people stand around and listen to the sound

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I don't get out, the walls are my friends

they shout out my name the fun never ends

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

It rains in the attic my knees are bees 

they built me an ego with an altar made of cheese

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I've got no friends just a spotty pink ferret

who sings Brittney Spears in exchange for hash pelletts

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I've an oinion for an eye but it never ever cries

I hunt for ships in a green gorilla sky

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I'm scared of my TV, I think it wants to eat me

and when I fall asleep I dream that I'm awake

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I've a monk for a tooth, its hard to be quiet

I stole my youth from a cop in a riot

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I read as I walk, I mumble when I talk

I steal sideways glances from a looking glass store

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

I make noises with my mouth, I live down south  

and people stand around and listen to the sound

I'm odd (repeat x 10)

 

It rains in the attic, my knees are bees

they built me ego with an altar made of cheese

I'm odd (repeat x 14)

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[SHEEMA HUQ]

This is a most unique and unusual piece, an original, which could be part of a film, it kind of reminds me of a wonderful scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I think that your execution of this original piece is excellent, powerful and humorous while inviting great sympathy for this pathetic being, all in all, this have great style and imagination, I thoroughly enjoyed :) Very well done!

[L.Edward]

Thank you muchly. Always facinating to take a look at my work through your eyes. Awsum, I'm a big fan of Willy Wonka. There is not enough absurdity in the world. More ham and cheese pleeze.

[Mercia74]

Like this very much, full of character and funny :) I'd like to hear what this sounds like in your head!
Thanks for posting :)

[L.Edward]

Many thanks Mr Mercia. Thats as close to head sound as it gets for me. I had written the piece one day after humming a vague tune. I sat down after a couple of glasses of vino and a quick drum session and this just came through in two takes. Captured on an MP3 recoder from my smartphone no less. Talk about garage.

[kublakhan27]

I love the wordplay and imagination. It actually reminds me a bit of Hendrix's lyrics. Great work.

[L.Edward]

Wow thank you. Im stunned at how such a pokey piece of muse can evoke that kind of association. But you have given me too much credit methinks.

[Jack...]

O.D.D. Outlying Daily Doses. Fun to read and think about and attempt to reel in the process of coming clean in the ODD department. Very cool, almost like twisting a paperclip until it breaks. (in a good way)

[L.Edward]

Shucks Jack your far too kind. I was thinking closer to ADD. Coming clean: yes well still quite a bit more scrubbing where that from.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

What a treat of a laughter to get me through the day! Whew, Edward, you chased my depression away. Amazing, funny, Can't stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Know what? This is fit for a children television show or something. This has a definite potential. You rock! ;)

Love this particular line: and when I fall asleep I dream that I'm awake... :D

[L.Edward]

Wow, that is by far the greatest compliment I could recieve for a piece. To hear that it has made someone feel better is really cool. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanx for your precious time. Chin up friend!

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

It's nice to hear your voice, Edward. So masculine yet endearing at the same time. ;)

[rutherford]

I like the strange whimsical rhymes. The audio gives a much different feel than the read. The "o" sounds really accentuated. The repeats gives it a mantra like feel. Minor typo with "oinion"

[L.Edward]

Many, many thanks for you kindness and bringing that typo to my attention.

[Baby Ricochet]

Ha! Funny read. Thanks for sharing

[L.Edward]

Your absolutely welcome Mr Richochet. Thanx for stopping by.

[Mark]

I like it! I just don't know why. (Maybe cuz it's odd)

[L.Edward]

Cheers muchly. Yes we all need to experience a bit of oddness in our lives. Makes it all the more worthwhile and fun. I'm glad that I can offer that to people.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Haha, Mark!! Your review is kinda odd. ;)

[Michael G. Smith]

You are odd and so is the slide flute poem, but that's what makes it unique. At this time I cannot access the audio.

[L.Edward]

Thanx for checking it out! Hopefully you can check out the audio sometime: it's the best bit!

[Tam Warink]

Very interesting reading, really. Sort of an acapella version of what might best be described as a partial libretto for an off-topical rock opera; reminiscent of The Who in some ways. A closer examination of the stanzas reveals a sub-cycled message may be directed toward tin-foil hat conspiracy theorists that are also afflicted with Anthrophobia with a side dose of other phobias that might exhaust my limited store of latin prefixes. Sadly, it is only a single data point. You must inundate us further so a more complete assessment may be made. Then we will be able to say with some certainty that there is more gold behind this glimmer in the rock.

[L.Edward]

Wow. Cheers man. Thanx for the deep insight. I learned something new today. To evoke the Who is an homour indeed. Now that you mention. One of my mates tends to jam on Who songs when we have a session. And I just try and pick up a little drum beat here and there. I guess something rubbed off.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is a refreshingly unique piece. Fun word combinations give great imagery. This was a good read and an even better listen!

[L.Edward]

Thank you muchly. Kind of you to drop by.