"Rocket Sled" genre: Pop
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	A song about finding direction. The first recording by The Razzles. "This is pop at itīs best. The song makes you feel so happy and lit up inside. This song could be a real smasher!" -D, Blizz. [note: song remastered 4/12/01]
	MP3.com CD: Rocket Sled - buy it! CD: Bomb Pop Credits: Written, performed, arranged, produced , engineered and mastered by Mark James Murphy. Electric rhythm guitar by Pat Daugherty.
	Story Behind the Song This song was written in late July 1999, and came to me as many songs do during a bus ride. The term 'Rocket Sled' just popped into my head, and the chorus came first. I liked the idea of a Rocket Sled as a metaphor for any catalyst in your life that gets your ass in gear- you know, when you really start to pursue an accomplishment. I recorded it on my desktop PC based studio. The drums/percussion/samples were programmed in FruityLoops Pro, an unbelievable drum machine/sample sequencer that's available on the web. The drum sounds themselves are Tama drum samples I found on the web- I wish I remembered where, 'cuz I'd like to thank those guys! I tried to sequence the drums exactly the way Prairie Prince would have played the parts. This song was my entry in the second year of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. It didn't win squat. The real spice in the song is the 'Mike Nesmith' flavored Fender Jazzmaster rhythm guitar track, graciously provided by my friend Pat Daugherty. Thanks, Pat! [NOTE: song remastered 04/12/01] Lyrics Rocket Sled words and music copyright 1999 by Mark James Murphy all rights reserved I used to be the kind of guy who never knew in which direction I should end up going with every destination being just as new and therefore just as equally worth knowing I was becoming like a fickle crying kitty cat Always on the wrong side of a door It wasnt very long before I got so sick of that I couldnt take it for a single second more Thats why I got myself a Rocket Sled and now I know which way Im going Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind my seat that it could power any Boeing and I dont plan on slowing It used to be that I was just immobilized A certified navel lint inspector But now its not a good idea to look straight down cause now Im on a supersonic vector I had a little bit of fear that I cant handle it What if I should black out from the Gs? But now the fear is gone, lets get this crazy candle lit Id rather take this ride than stay down on my knees Thats why I got myself a Rocket Sled and now I have a solid heading Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind my chair into the future Ill be jetting and I dont plan on sweating Ive rigged a camera to film my ride Some shots so you will not forget me Big silly goggles to protect my eyes My cheeks will puff out like Gillespies -Adios! (Rocket Sled launch sound effects.) (Solo.) If youre the kind of person who has fading goals Then maybe you should start to save some money And find a way that you can catapult yourself To your specific land of milk and honey Because that restlessness you feel should not be trifled with Its the most important thing youve got And everybody has a dream to load the rifle with It wants to take off like a rocket powered shot You should Go get yourself a Rocket Sled And then youll know which way youre going Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind your seat that it could power any Boeing and you wont plan on slowing Go get yourself a Rocket Sled And then youll have a solid heading Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind your chair into the future youll be jetting and you wont plan on sweating I got myself a Rocket Sled and now I know which way Im going Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind my seat that it could power any Boeing and I dont plan on slowing I got myself a Rocket Sled and now I have a solid heading Straight shot along the track ahead and so much thrust behind my chair into the future Ill be jetting and I dont plan on sweating

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