Red Letters (Edward Ka-Spel)


Radio 6

Did the planet cease to spin? Did the world float before your eyes? Forget to breathe? Believe what mother says... It's automatic. Don't allow your silly head to stray, it's useless. You're ok. Keep it in, there will be no shame.

I will make you proud I'll walk in this world I'll take you all those slings and arrows I will make you proud

Thanks for your assistance, Never thought I'd get so far. If you'd asked me what would be back then, I would have laughed And still I keep it in. Still I keep them in. They speak out when they are summoned, mother ... I win. They do what they are told... This world of mine is completely in control.

Seeing Red

Slowed down to watch the accident in all its glory, sure we hope no casualties are dangling from a tree

Now I promise I will now drive easy, tuck this hulk behind a truck.

No squeezing into gaps that are not made for me, please don't worry baby, I'll get you home...

Five miles back the queue was growing to a stop, it spread like typhoid... Paris, Berlin, Rome, onwards to Bangkok.

The 'copters dropping blankets, flying doctors, there were sireds, night sky flashing blue and white.

Multilingual "Please stay calm..." Don't worry baby, I'll get you home.

Armies dropped their weapons, flattened fields, drove in convoys. Over hills to dig them out, to cut them out.

Oh happy Christmas, war is over, there are pyramids of bones along the road that stretches this way, that way... Don't worry baby.

Please stand up, women children first. Wave your arms, we'll get you home...

RED ROCK

@NL

It's small, but it's noble All those running rats have names They don't get close to the table We stay healthy We are sane

Each flake that falls gets recycled There is Harry S. Truman, there is Archangel Michael It sure isn't art but we're sure that we like them It's home

I'm aware that you have a place for us That's double-glazed for us Up there in the clouds

Let it go to someone that's deserving We're unswerving We're home.

Belief on a Breeze

Reborn caesar spins a knife points towards the garden mutters, there we will seed gethsemane anew, we'll make the moves that were pre-destined, only this time he'll stay resting, He'll be still. And after all these years we'll be free... Can you bring yourself to maybe trust in me? Respect these pure intentions? This is destiny and I am just a player on the board.

Well recommend supervision, strict reclussion, here's a pill to stifle those delusions.. Be assured that we care, all we want is to see you well!

And reborn Caesar dies in flames, is born again, a slab, the cleaver swinging in slow motion, but never strikes, cameras zoom in for a slice. Listen to the hooded man shout "Destiny."

We are merely players on the board.

The Carrier

Charm could be my middle name. My calling card, my gift. I claim you now, I reel you in with tales that spin in wide-eyed wonder, then I sting! You see, I just can't help myself. I have to be with people. I wish you well with roses red, the thorns trimmed from the stems, but I condemn. I'll plant them on your grave my little friend. I shall kiss your widow, tears will flow but I will take her too. I just can't help myself. You see, I know it and know that nothing lasts forever. I'm ashamed, but that's the way it is.

Swamp Thing

Swamp things acting restless He thinks I am his mate I bathed myself in coconut and that's his favorite plate but why is he so reluctant? Let's get on with my fate. Just can not stand the tension was never one to wait

Get me down boy down boy, down boy, done!

Now I've achieved nirvana those swamp things lie in hell, except for my adversary. ... that smell!

The lord declared him blameless He watched him from above. Descended, whispered gently: "What you did you did for love."

"So go forth and multiply."

Child King

How lonely it feels... I'd forgotten how to skate on my own wheels Rolling south, down the hill - no destination. This heart of mine burning in my mouth.

Watch them spring Watch them fall, to please the king He gets them all Watch them spring Watch them fall He pulls the strings, he takes them all The child king, the spoiled king

Changes made, changes missed Well, I never kissed the limped wrist of he who has control Humour me, I never sold my soul It's cheap, still not takers - but I'm trying...

And all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put this back together. They never can make amends Wonder why you never get me on the phone? I'm here...

Watch them spring watch them fall to please the king, he gets them all Watch them spring watch them fall He pulls the strings, he takes them all The child king, the spoiled king

Illumina 3

@ transcribed by Frank Joseph Cecrle

"Sunrise; chastised; orbit to the ringside. I-Spy; my-my; something that begins with 'c'... Well at least that's what I'm saying. Hands tied; eyes blind; forward thrust the land slides. Tongue-tied; legs wide; J says best to hang 'em high... Well at least that's what he's saying. Don't judge me from your armchair. If you believe the things you hear, I shall sincerely be appeared to harm you. No guilt lies on these shoulders; no doubts have ever crossed my mind--the second time I'll surely do the same, again. High-noon; costumes: Sunday-best to watch you. Warm breeze; tall trees; really wish you could be here... Well at least that's all I'm writing. Storm clouds; thumbs down; how's it feel to be like Christ? Don't judge us from your armchair. If you believe the things you here, we shall sincerely be appeared to harm you. No guilt lies on these shoulders; no doubts have ever crossed our mind--the second time we'll surely do the same, again."