Someday

Someday

...this will all go away...

I'll give back to the earth

& return to the dirt

I'll have nothing to say

and nothing to prove

I'll stop running away

and it'll all run smooth

Of course...

I'll no longer be here

The Twisted Truth Of It All

It can't be attained

when you're searching for more

But... Someday...

Someday

I'll learn to be still

& It'll all quiet down

I'll give up my free will

I'll cease with the search

And I'll float on the wind

I'll rise with the tide

& Finally, give in...

I'll stop punching the air

of the Mad, Lunatic World

I'll stop looking for reasons

When the answers to search

Someday

Long Time Comin'

It's been a long time comin'

I watched the days, turn into years

It's been a long time comin'

but the day is finally here

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

I spent a long time runnin'

& I, nearly outran the fear

I spent a long time runnin'

but I found my place, I'm finally here

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

I've been a long time strummin'

for empty rooms, where no one would hear

I've been a long time strummin'

Stompin' & Cursin', just tryin' to buy me some beer

the load I'd borne

was worth the weight

the times were tough 

at times

were great

the time has come at long last now

to break free from the chains of cripplin' doubt

to be yourself and walk ahead

no bother to the otter or what your father'd said

it's been a long time comin' (it's here)

The Miracle of Life

For the first time in 4 years I missed my monthly blog post... Although I'm pretty sure nobody noticed, I feel obligated to acknowledge this state of affairs and say that this post will stand to represent August, 2017. Thanks for stopping by.

- SGP

The Miracle of Life

83' when god made me

Found me a mother and a father 

Taught me to believe 

Gave me all of their love 

& Half of their time 

An older brother to walk ahead 

Taught me to really listen, through that old tape deck

He put the music in me

Allowed me to sing 

He put the music in me...

And gave me everything 

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time 

When I return to the earth 

Please, celebrate the cycle

Call it my rebirth 

Sing at the top of your lungs 

And laugh while you dance 

Cause I'm not gone 

But I've done moved on

I'm in the corner of her smile

In that old sad song

I am the crashing waves 

And the fading light 

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time 

All that I am, All that I'll be

Every moment

...in the life of a forgotten man

It'll all be returned

It's a matter of time

Forget redemption, forget revenge

I wanna savor every moment

wanna breathe life in

I want the simple things

And acres of land

I want the simple things

I wanna be a good man

Always coming, Always going 

Here today, but the wind is blowing 

The miracle of life 

And the stars and night

It's in the trees that mother grows 

It's in, the sun upon my skin, sand between my toes 

And it's all just a gift...

I'm grateful for mine

This is all just a gift...

& I'm grateful for time

Live at The Alley Bunker

I love music. I especially love writing, creating, and recording music. But, performing music has been something I don't always love doing... I've had good performances & bad ones, great audiences & inattentive ones... but for me the most sacred aspect of performing is the room itself; the venue. It doesn't matter if it's big or small or old or new or filthy & stinky, what's important is the atmosphere. It's inexplicable. It's paramount. And, of course, when playing music, good sound is a key component for any venue. The Alley Bunker had it all (Good Sound / Small & Intimate Setting / Great Ambience & Community of Musicians / The Love and Support of The Coolest Owner Jack Ahn) & will forever be one of my favorite places to perform music. Unfortunately... all things must pass & the bunker is no longer with us. However, I'm happy to have this footage (Thank You Jae Hyun Nam for the video) of my final performance at The Alley Bunker.

The Pilot of the Octagon

In honor of my best friends Birthday, June 25th, I will share a song that we collaborated on long ago, in galaxy far far away...

This song, "The Pilot of the Octagon" was, in my opinion, really brought to life by the ambient keyboards and all the out of this world effects added by my life long friend Justin Merz. The song was both inspired by & a bit of an homage to, "The Octagon"(pictured below), the six sided house that inspired the name of both my musical project and this song.

...& as a side note... Yes, I know... Octagon's have 8 sides not 6... But, for now the story of how our hexagonal house got it's name will remain a mystery...

Life-Long Limitless (Love)

I take my chances

on half-second glances

find storybook love in a smile

And I know this is risky

Don't hesitate just kiss me

cause I'm seeing love in your eyes

Love

If Forever Seems Far

then just wait where you are...

And Take all of the time that you need

...just know that I'm comin'

Life-Long Limitless this lovin'

To sweep you off of your feet again

Love

An Unfinished Dream

I'd say it's a dream

But, it's already real

A passionate truth

I already feel

A desire that burns

...like a candle at night...

Flickering, Fighting

through the wind as it bites

I have what I want

But, only a fraction it seems

Incomplete, Unfulfilled

like An Unfinished Dream