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Heading for Lockdown
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Memories of March 2020
funky blues
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Progressive Rock
Charts
Peak #28
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
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December 08, 2022
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MP3 12.4 MB • 320 kbps • 5:25
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WAV 54.6 MB
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BPM
86
Beat
4/4
Key
E min
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Story behind the song
REMASTERED! According to my notebook I wrote this lyric on 23 March 2020, which was the day Covid lockdown was declared in the UK. Weird to think back to those frightening times when we didn't know what was happening or what to do. Still don't, me.
Lyrics
Well I saw the invader come Heralding fear and death Not with fire and gun But on the droplets of our children's breath How can we defend ourselves From an enemy we can't see? There's no vaccine, no cure, Becauses we're the disease Much as I love you all I think we're heading for lockdown No one's ever seen empty streets like these Not since the 2nd world war Pubs closed, everything cancelled There's not much fun any more Can we really beat this thing Blowing kisses by videophone? It's tricky to stand together Bunkered inside our homes Much as I love you all I think we're heading for lockdown Headed for lockdown So they're telling us not to worry But they're calling for volunteers Do they think we seasoned old campaigners Still wet behind the ears? I'm gonna crack that single malt That I've been keeping back for years When this is over When this is done Maybe then we'll carry on So I messaged my lawyer: Where do I send my claim? Things don't just happen anymore Must be someone to blame But all I got was an out-of-office Which gave me cheer: If we're in no state to litigate That's one less thing to fear And, bad as you think it is, I think we're headed for lockdown Headed for lockdown Because they're telling us not to worry But they're calling for volunteers Do they think we seasoned old campaigners Wet behind the ears? I'm gonna crack that single malt That I've been keeping back for years When this is over When this is done Maybe then we'll carry on So they're telling us not to worry But they're calling for volunteers Do they think we seasoned old campaigners Wet behind the ears? I'm gonna crack that single malt That I've been keeping back for years When this is over When this is done Maybe buy another one...
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steveweyman
Sep 04, 2023
Yeah remember that time too well . Great riffs again Steve and superb solo . Vocals and production top notch as always . Another Gem !
AlexisPatrick
Aug 11, 2022
Great Guitar playing....Awesome vocals and song structure.
digitalskull
Jun 16, 2022
It is flash back from recent history. Are we back to normal yet? Forever changed most likely.
d.bill
May 14, 2022
Geez that first riff right out of the gate - wowzers. Impactful and brilliant tune.
DOOMTRAINmusic
May 01, 2022
The Invisible enemy, HOPE we have finally got the better of this now Steve Great Funky Song !!!!
davidabriggs
Apr 29, 2022
Oh yeah, the amazing guitar riff and funky vibe are so infectious...see what I did there. ;-) excellent song about a utterly terrible time. Neat guitar solo that moves vertically as if going up and down a ladder. Like it. Has a nice Red Hot Chilli Peppers kind of vibe that I like...great.
DRUMNJON
Apr 16, 2022
Brilliant!! A perfect creation here Seth!, I love it! Keep Safe!,
Bob Forbes
Apr 08, 2022
Catchy guitar riff Steve - with the funk bass really stands out. Excellent composition!
KeithMitchell
Apr 07, 2022
Wow Steve fantastic song. I agree with Rodz, sums things up well. Your music is top notch to my ears. Love it!!!
rodrica
Apr 07, 2022
Excellent arrangement, I really like that solo. Pretty much sums up the way things have been in the world.
Ridiculousdream
Apr 05, 2022
Fantastic job! Wonderful lyrics and production.
Tony DeLecce
Apr 05, 2022
Rocking tune. Great idea for a song. Excellent production and performance some real good guitar work.
MikeBennett
Apr 04, 2022
Wow, how did I miss this...what a great groove...funktastik...and Steve your guitar sounds excellent for this piece...wow...what cool tone and riffs, licks and wow...a great song here*****
inacage
Apr 03, 2022
great arrangement and lyrics as usual! too bad you didn't release this two years ago... nice performances all around! Nice one Steve.
MichaelDuran
Apr 02, 2022
Great riff to open with Steve, just enough "quirky" to give a fresh feel to a familiar vibe, and moody enough to portray the ominous subject matter that has affected us all these past years. Great vocals and guitar my friend!