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Randy the Hammer

from Cathedrals by Instant Empire

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lyrics

My name is Randall Francis Hobbs
I was born in the 60s in the upper mid-west
Barely old enough to recall the Kent State protests
As a teen, I was awkward, I was shy
Made decent grades, but went mostly unnoticed through junior high
Moved out to California in the 80s
Was hoping to get into the movies
My acting career fizzled, but there were different moves to be made
I was desperate. I was lonely. I was always the bridesmaid.
I learned to get paid

Randy
Randy the Hammer
Video star
King of the 80s
Randy the Hammer

And yes, it's true, there were parties, there were angels, there was dust
By any set of standards, it was a sordid scene of distrust
I'm often asked if I have regrets
And without doubt poor choices were made
I realized your idiosyncrasies define you
Your bad habits aren't really habits after all
They’re just funhouse mirrors on a shrinking set of walls
This isn't a phase, it's simply your life
The older we get the more we reflect
This is permanent.

Randy
Randy the Hammer
Video star
King of the 80s
Randy the Hammer
Randy the Hammer
Randy the Hammer
Randy the Hammer …

credits

from Cathedrals, released June 14, 2019
Music by Instant Empire
Lyrics by Scotty Saunders

Published by Point/Counterpoint Music (SESAC) and
Olde Oaks Music (SESAC)
Administered by Instant Empire Music (SESAC)

Produced and recorded by Sean Connaughty
Additional recording by Rich G at Ghosthouse, Denver, CO
Mixed by JD Feighner at Vineland Sound, N Hollywood, CA
Mastered by Jon Tornblom at Transparent Mastering, Hamilton, ON
Harmony vocals provided by Emma Cole

Artwork and layout by Luke Giltner

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