"On My Block" genre: Indie Pop/Lo Fi
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	Groovy. No other word to describe it precisely
	CD: It's A Shame   Label: Octothorpe Studios Credits: lyrics by Aaron Ondek, music by Ray C. Freeman III
	Story Behind the Song This is one sinister song: the bass, the percussion, the twisted bazouki, the lyrics--especially "Forces at work on my block". It's really expressive, conjuring up images of an otherworldly bazaar in some uncontrollable dream. It's compelling and unsettling. There's a sense of some larger story behind this nightmarish glimpse. Lyrics On My Block ------------ Videotape them as they go. The people are walking. I start to talk. They turn and listen. I tell them stories. Snow is falling. The air is cold. How will they know? [chorus] Collecting people's money. Street performer. Buying daily goods. Customer. Loud honking sounds. People jay walk. Forces at work. On my block. [end chorus] There is a building. With lots of shops. Customers bustle. As they watch. Things are sold. Things are bought. I eat a sandwich. With cheese and ketchup. [chorus] Cars are driving by. As people are waving hi. Like trees that sway. In a storm's disarray. 3PM starts rush hour. Traffic jams aren't a concern. With my clever plan. I don't have the time to burn. [chorus] [interlude] [chorus]

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