Original song - Billy Borderline Blues

This song was written and recorded at about the same time as my previous posting "Highland Park". The crisp sound is very similar and the subject matter describes the human condition and psychological effects of the family, It's also a little daft, for sure. What do you think?

https://gloriousmagicalfields.bandcamp.com/track/billy-borderline-blues

Lyrics:

Billy was a loser

Big time loser

Always hang around the dive

Now he's got an empty look in his eyes

Billy it's not your fault man

It's your old man

He's a bad man

And his old man was too

There's nothing you can do

Billy we're at the borderline waitin' just for you

We'll guide you through

Billy was a dropout

No they kicked him out

He actually loved school

Now he hangs out

And makes his own rules

Billy it/s not your fault man

It's your old man

He was a bad man

And so was his old man was too

There's just nothing you can do

Billy we're here at the borderline waitin' just for you

We'll get you through

Comments

  • I feel like your last couple of songs have really kicked up a notch.

    This feels like a complete song rather than just the idea for one.

    I like how you're using the guitar as a structural element. You've always been able to shred, but this seems more nuanced with repeating licks for an overall song identity, room left for vocals when you're singing, then kick into gear in the breaks.

    Good job on this.

  • Thanks! I thought this one was something. It was recorded years ago. My sound has changed over the years; just like a lot of recording artists.

  • Cove
    Cove Alabama, U.S.

    nice guitar Rob. I especially like the intro. Has a Robin Trower feel to it.

  • @robwills nice job lyrically on this one; verse, chorus, verse, chorus!! Now for a listen......to guitar work which is beyond me! A true headbanger! Could use some acid on this one, Lol! 😍

    Renee 💌

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