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Killer

from Groovemeisting by Up in the Air

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Wrote this song right after John Lennon was shot and killed. I guess it's my attempt at trying to understand what could possibly be going on inside the head of a murderer. Tragically, So many senseless killings just keep on happening in our country.
I told Steve I wanted him to play "psychotic sax" on this piece, and I was very pleased with what he came up with.

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Killer
written by John Beccia

A pistol shot rings, another man falls
Death does it’s dance and the black curtain calls
You’re into the streets, you run ‘round the bend
What gives you the right to bring life to an end
CHORUS Tell me who’s dyin’,
Who’s dyin’,
Who’s dyin’, who’s dyin’ now?


A crazy-eyed stare, with gun in your hand
You stand at the head of another dead man
And what makes you tick, and why do you klll?
A moment of madness, a moment of thrill?
REPEAT CHORUS

There’s no where to run, there’s no place to hide
You’ll never be free ‘cause your prison’s inside
Who cares about laws, or anything else
Your feelings are dead, you’re already in hell
REPEAT CHORUS

credits

from Groovemeisting, released March 1, 1989
John Beccia - keys, lead vocals
Mike "Doc" Lorenzo - bass
Victor Rocha- congas
Steve Card - soprano sax
Bobbie Smith - harmony vocal

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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