Prohibition Blues

[Verse] It started in nineteen eighteen dark scene In the city of New Orleans so mean With an axe he attacks no reprieve Blood-soaked sheets you won't believe [Chorus] Terror in the streets creepin' While the city's silently sleepin' Axeman's tune it keeps on playin' No one's safe from the slayin' [Verse 2] Neighbors whisperin' in the night Shadows movin' in the pale moonlight Fear grips tight won’t let go Who's next no one can know [Bridge] A jazz note echoes down the alleys Haunted eyes in the broken valleys The city's pulse skips a beat As evil walks with quiet feet [Chorus] Terror in the streets creepin' While the city's silently sleepin' Axeman's tune it keeps on playin' No one's safe from the slayin' [Verse 3] Midnight strikes the clock ticks slow Another heart stops in the glow Sounds of sirens fill the air But the axeman's never there

[Verse] Back in 1920 it was very clear There was no brew no whiskey and no beer The eighteenth snatched away the drink But the gangstas they had plans you couldn't think [Chorus] In the speakeasies folks found solace Hidden behind walls of pomp and polish With jazz and laughter echoing through the night They danced away their worries and their plight [Verse 2] Mr Al Capone he was such a bad man Running booze through every secret can No iPhones no tekkies in their hand Just sneaky codes and secret bands [Chorus] In the speakeasies folks found solace Hidden behind walls of pomp and polish With jazz and laughter echoing through the night They danced away their worries and their plight [Bridge] While the cops chased shadows in blind zest The flappers and dandies dressed their best Under moonlit skies deceit did bloom With every sip they defied their doom [Verse 3] The streets were wild with tales untold Of rum-runners daring and bold In cellars and bunkers they stored their gold Their spirits high though the nights were cold

[Verse] Nathan with a smile so bright, Sees the world in black and white. Colors blend inside his mind, Special, one of a kind. [Verse 2] Likes to spin and run around, Keeps his feet light on the ground. Lost in thought, yet so profound, In his world, he’s never bound. [Chorus] Nathan's dancing to his tune, Chasing stars and catching moons. With his heart, he’ll find the way, Through the night and into day. [Verse 3] Sometimes loud and sometimes quiet, In his own, unique kind of riot. Every day’s a brand new sight, In his world, it’s only right. [Verse 4] Nathan’s heart is open wide, With a spirit none can hide. Riding waves of restless dreams, Searching for what none have seen. [Chorus] Nathan's dancing to his tune, Chasing stars and catching moons. With his heart, he’ll find the way, Through the night and into day.

Who’s gonna fund me? Hey, VCs, don’t be shy… Took some open sources, Made ‘em dance, made ‘em fly. Oh, am I not foolish enough? Not reckless enough? Yeah, babe, it’s Patagonia— We go high, never dry. My funny startup, Vegan and bold… Who’s gonna fund me? Fund me? Then rug you, then fud me. Insiders, come close, Let’s take the ride.

Sax in the background, life playin’ the keys, Desert nights, under skies with a warm breeze. 23, Arizona soul, walkin’ the sands, Buildin’ castles in my mind with my own two hands. Cactus shadows stretch, paintin’ stories in the dirt, Scars on my soul, but they’re lessons, not hurt. Late-night drives, moonlight kissin’ the glass, Thinkin’ ’bout the future while I’m learnin’ from the past. Trumpets blow smooth like the calm in my veins, Life’s a jazz solo, improvise through the pain. Chillin’ in the rhythm, I’m the bassline king, Every note a power move, let the harmony sing. Coffee shops hum, vinyl cracks in the air, Catch a vibe in the moment, lose the weight of despair. Not everything’s perfect, and I don’t claim to be, But I’m a desert bird, learnin’ how to fly free. Power’s in the stillness, the beauty of the now, Breathe deep, exhale, let it show me how. Life’s a jam session, gotta play it my way, Brush the dirt off my kicks, keep it cool like Miles’ fade. Trumpets blow smooth like the calm in my veins, Life’s a jazz solo, improvise through the pain. Chillin’ in the rhythm, I’m the bassline king, Every note a power move, let the harmony sing. Breathe in the sunlight, feel it melt the weight, Every dark night ends, watch me reshape my fate. Horn breaks and the world fades out for a sec, All that’s left is my mind, and I show it respect. Sax lingers, like a story that ain’t done, Desert dreams carry me till I’m one with the sun. Power ain’t loud, it’s a quiet refrain, Arizona jazz, flowin’ smooth in my veins.

Would it ever be the same? If I never crossed the lane? If I just stayed a little longer on the greener side… I’m laughing, I’m talking, I’m walking back home To do the same shit over and over And wonder why the feeling’s gone Hey mama, hey papa, whatever happened to the girl that used to cry out her eyes? Hey mama, hey papa! Who is the girl standing before you with such hatred in her eyes? I don’t hate you, but I do I don’t love you, and I still won’t But I know you tried, I just wish I wasn’t there to know I just wish I wasn’t there to witness To be asked for forgiveness Is it still beating? Can you hear it beating? I feel like you’ve emptied my insides With excuses of lies Just tell me the truth, I’m not the same kid anymore Why do you keep lying to my face with such a disgusting tender look on yours?

Niky, my love, a fire in my soul, Your laughter rings, making me whole. A vision of beauty, inside and out, No room for doubt, no fear, no pout. Your spirit shines, a radiant glow, More than words can ever show. Your presence near, a comforting grace, A smile that lights up every place. My heart beats fast, a joyful sound, With you, my love, my feet on solid ground. Niky, my dear, my truest friend, My love for you will never end.

[Instrumental]

Under neon lights, the night’s alive, Trumpets call, making spirits dive, Violins dance with playful ease, Harmonica whispers on the breeze. Pre-Chorus: Feel the rhythm racing through your veins, Lose yourself, break away the chains, Every note a spark, a burst of gold, In this whirlwind, be bold. Chorus: Swing to the pulse, let it take control, Brass and strings lighting up your soul, Piano’s laughing, drums take the lead, In this vintage groove, we’re all freed.

[Verse] Woke up the sun's high in the sky Not a cloud just endless blue we'll fly Throw our worries in the sea so wide Catch the breeze and let our spirits ride [Verse 2] Laughing loud the world is ours today Holding hands we dance our cares away Every moment shining bright and clear In this summer haze got no fear [Chorus] Jolly days they're calling out our names In this game of life let's go insane We're riding high no slowing down In jolly days we'll never drown [Verse 3] Splashing waves and sandy toes in view No more blues just sunsets and the crew Chasing dreams under the golden light Together we can conquer through the night [Bridge] Under stars the night's a velvet kiss All dreams come true when it's like this In a jolly haze forever chase the thrill Holding onto moments time stands still [Chorus] Jolly days they're calling out our names In this game of life let's go insane We're riding high no slowing down In jolly days we'll never drown

[Verse] In the city lights we twirl Children laugh and flags unfurl Candies sweet on tongue and lips Life’s a ride with loop-de-loops [Verse 2] Trees they sway in gentle breeze Dance through life with such ease Pies a-baking spice so fine Savor everything like wine [Chorus] Jolly jolly hearts we cheer Laughing loud without a fear Skip along the cobbled streets Every day a sweet retreat [Verse 3] Kites are soaring skies so blue Clouds like cotton it's all true Sunrise paints the world in gold Each day a story to be told [Verse 4] Friends are flowers in our hands With them travel distant lands Music bright and tunes so grand Spin around on life’s bandstand [Chorus] Jolly jolly hearts we cheer Laughing loud without a fear Skip along the cobbled streets Every day a sweet retreat