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The Garden Series, Vol. 2: Picked

by Pennan Brae

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1.
Zulu 05:02
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Slow eye caught you walking Fast one watched you talking Card will soon be clocking Ship just won’t be docking Felt you reach & grabbing Flailing & backstabbing Feel the jibber-jabber Hear the blibber-blabber Blatantly campaigning Whining so disdaining Moon it is a waning Gravity is straining Will not ever waver Don’t do me no favour Oh I lose my head & I don’t know what to do Quickly spin around but I just don’t have a clue Try to stick together but it all comes unglued Flag a cab at midnight but I don’t speak Zulu Chops they may be licking My the clock is ticking Second hand is sticking First one does the picking Now I feel the tousle Bumped & a tad jostled Outcome so colossal Once before was docile How it’s getting frantic All your silly antics Ominous gigantic Fully sycophantic Got me second guessing Soon I’ll be confessing Oh I lose my head & I don’t know what to do Quickly spin around but I just don’t have a clue Try to stick together but it all comes unglued Flag a cab at midnight but I don’t speak Zulu It’s coming round Don’t make a sound Soon climbing up Time to rebut Making the rounds Go pound for pound Smooth going down Slip underground Slowly am backtracking Speedily unpacking Clothes they’ve been ransacking Plans we’ll be hijacking Waves are getting hectic Overboard the skeptic Lightning is kinetic Energy eclectic Feel the razzle dazzle Frizzle a tad frazzled Let me stroke the gavel Mosey in the saddle Won’t nobody listen Moment freshly glistens Oh I lose my head & I don’t know what to do Quickly spin around but I just don’t have a clue Try to stick together but it all comes unglued Flag a cab at midnight but I don’t speak Zulu
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Paradoxical Recoil 04:46
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I can’t wait to see you Think about it all day Goes around in my head Six second delay But as I take the last bend See that you’re predisposed Sends me over the edge How I misdiagnosed Hey what do you want from me Think again cause it’s not for free Why is it that you just can’t see How that it has got to be oh yeah Cause you’re making my blood boil Put a deep crease in my foil Paradoxical recoil Makes me burn the midnight oil Yes you’re making my heartache Wanna give your head a shake Calling it one big mistake Wanna know if it’s real or fake Wanna know should I gas or brake Wanna know if it’s give or take Won’t you tell me for goodness sake come on Slip it into reverse Back it straight outta here As I review the account See the story’s two tier Check the blind spot again Hope to get some relief As I fixate my gaze Reconfirms my beliefs Hey what do you want to do Apparently you just have no clue Pressure mounts to blow my cool But I ain’t gonna play the fool oh no Cause you’re making my blood boil Put a deep crease in my foil Paradoxical recoil Makes me burn the midnight oil Yes you’re making my heartache Wanna give your head a shake Calling it one big mistake Wanna know if it’s real or fake Wanna know should I gas or brake Wanna know if it’s give or take Won’t you tell me for goodness sake come on Then you come by and flash a sign Expecting me to toe the line I’m not part of some grand design Invitation I must decline right now Won’t you come out & play They’ll be a high place to pay Let the chips fall where they may Note that you’re starting to fray Best that you get on your way There just ain’t no need to stay Watching you fading away Nothing to say
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Shimmy 03:46
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Get up let’s strut Down the avenue Open then shut Bust it out on cue Rout deep then cut Third & twenty-two Must trust your gut Move Profile then style Round the boulevard Flash it & smile Take it to the yard Tune in fine dial Don’t let up your guard Turnstile exile Fly Sometimes the rain it just keeps a pouring on down Patiently wait for a break to boomerang around Some days simply feels like the sky won’t turn from dark grey Hold fast to your breath here comes a tsunami sunray Like the way that you move Appreciate how you groove Just how you shimmy your hips Sly way you’re licking your lips Manner you’re tossing your hair Particular certain flair Just how you’re shaking your butt Dragging me outta my rut Catwalk then talk Sweetly head to toe Heartblock gridlock Gotta make it flow Nighthawk moonwalk Like nobody knows Knick knock tick tock Go Quick dance then trance To the discotheque First glance last chance Beautiful shipwreck Freelance romance Call all hands on deck Advance enhance Sail Sinking deep into a blanketed black hole Signal light flashed there’d be little chance for my soul Kept on searching ‘til I discovered a trapdoor Jet packing light speed four on the floor Like the way that you move Appreciate how you groove Just how you shimmy your hips Sly way you’re licking your lips Manner you’re tossing your hair Particular certain flair Just how you’re shaking your butt Dragging me outta my rut Feels like my time finally come around Worth it glad things didn’t come unbound Guess from now on I will be staying Got no desire to go straying Seems like the sun’s finally out to shine In day’s past there’s no way one could surmise Taste the sweet breeze that finally blows Signals the direction I want to flow Ooga booga ooga booga choo
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Underground 03:47
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Look in my rear view What do I see Ghost from the past yeah Coming at me Watch it get closer Making up ground So I take cover Without any sound Fork in the road yeah Lies up just ahead Hoping the right side’s Alive and not dead Drop it in 5th gear Stick shift in hand RPMs spiking To meet the demand I’m counting down Coming inbound Stay underground Don’t make a sound Duck in the corner Hide until dawn Kill switch the engine Keep a light on Lay out the camo Cover your tracks Radio silent Then double back I’m counting down Coming inbound Stay underground Don’t make a sound Knew that the moment would come When all would be firmly undone Ball has been set into play Get ready to jump in the fray Ending to all of the fun Colours are starting to run Positions are settling in Battle’s about to begin Sun it is rising New day awaits Don’t let your guard down Defend the gates Unsure where I’m going Know where I’ve been Should I get lucky Won’t see me again I’m counting down Coming inbound Stay underground Don’t make a sound
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Super Storm 04:12
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Hi there what is your name Never want to be who’s to blame Hey now what’s up with you Don’t want to play nobody’s fool Never wanted anyone else Wish you all the best in good health Loved you above everything else Wish you much success and great wealth So now what is your game Things don’t really seem that unchanged Hey now what is the score Are you gonna dish out some more Never liked the cards I was dealt Imagine just how I might have felt Tried to make it clearly spelt out Never took a shot below belt You said hey take a pill Bill and try to relax Why not stop and chill Phil and check all of facts I can’t stop to spend time and try to discern Each and every one of your petty concerns Lord I’m spinning round like a hurricane Coming on and driving the howling rain Yes I’m thundering strong like a superstorm Winding up and striking in lightning form Hey there why leave so soon Sun has yet to lasso the moon So put back on your gloves Did not intend for push come to shove Bring it down one more notch Don’t shipwreck hard on whiskey and rocks Hey let’s lower the mast Reel in the long line you have cast Never want to be put on spot Really quite content with my lot Got no need to take the last shot Some may like it hot but I not You said why don’t you move along on your merry way Don’t think to stop to bother us with all that you say I got no time to reassess and take a detour With some petty petition which you aim to procure Lord I’m spinning round like a hurricane Coming on and driving the howling rain Yes I’m thundering strong like a superstorm Winding up and striking in lightning form Lord I’m spinning round like a hurricane Coming on and driving the howling rain Yes I’m thundering strong like a superstorm Winding up and striking in lightning form
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Dominos 04:29
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Moving and grooving on with my day When a riptide came & swept it all away Taking me right out far past the ridge To that spot right under the bridge & as the safety line snapped I hung on firm to my map As my feet got ensnared This losing streak I pared As the earth’s mantle did crack I held on firm to the facts As the winds whipped & lashed I stayed on true to my pact Do you remember me Discarded half-heartedly Freezing and wheezing deep in the night When a thick fog obstructed my sight Lost my direction compass it was broke Started a fire rain smothered the smoke & as the drawbridge did sway I held on true to my way Standing firm in the gale Didn’t abort or bail Though the current did churn Magnetic pulse I did spurn Walking the path alone ‘Til I get back to my home Yeah man they jumped ship & bailed Turned hip & hightailed Left us scattered and strewn Deserted on high shore full marooned I caught you looking back Keep moving on Ensure avoid the cracks Keep fooling Sidestepping & shuffling along the block When a detour rerouted my walk Took a sharp left down the wrong road When I got took for more than what was owed But I’ve recovered dusted myself off Licked my wounds crawled out of the trough Seeking some wisdom called up my sage Said hold the phone let me check the wage Feels like I’m turning the page All seems to fall into place Clock’s tick-tocking on time Dominos fall into line Feels I’m in sync with the vibe Its rhythm I’m gonna ride Cards seem to all align Dealer pays out every time
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4 To The Floor 05:11
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You say you want me But I am not wanting You say you need me But I am not needy You say that I’m taking But I am not greedy Say it’s unfolding It’s over believe me You say I’m washed up But I am still lending I’ve fallen on hard times But I am still spending You say that I’ve sold out But I am still vending Say I’m withholding But I’m not pretending Are you at home maybe thinking about me Wondering aloud about what could’ve been Or was I a blip upon your radar screen Wipe the slate clean Lord I’m getting in and I’m lockin’ the door Kickstart the engine four to the floor Lay down some rubber peel to the core Watch me score You say you’ll hold me But I am beholden You say I’m cautious But I feel emboldened Say that I’m guilty There’s nothing I’ve stolen You say I’m tarnished But I’m shining golden You say I’m uncaring But I am still tending You say I’m wounded My fences are mending You say that I’ve broken But I am still bending You say I’ve fallen But I am ascending Look straight ahead and I won’t double back Engine is tuned without any slack Separate the fiction apart from the facts Stay on track Are you at work maybe reminiscing Pondering about what you couldn’t foresee Or was I a footnote in some magazine A page rarely seen You say I’m mistaken But I’m comprehending You say I’ll be fine You’re so condescending You say that i am lost My status is pending You say I’ve withheld The message I’m sending You say I’m unguarded But I’m good and ready Say I’m unstable I’m solid and steady You say I sing one tune But I’ve got a medley Say I’m unexpressive I’ve said it already Am I a bug splat upon your windshield Minor distraction lost in the breeze Inconsequential irrelevantly seen Press on full steam And I’m left thinking it could the day When we cross paths on our merry way I might smile but I’ve nothing to say Be it as it may
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Stride 03:36
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Stand on hallowed ground I’m not stepping down See you circling round Scavenge what I found Holding firm my place Don’t plan to retrace There’s no about face Primed to give it chase Then the lights go out World is filled with doubt As the room spins round Voices make no sound Then the picture fades Play the ace of spades An impounding rout Ending to this bout Where you going Why you showing Then it see-saws Joker laughs he-haw Hand is misplaced Dealer loses face How you doing What’s accruing The room goes dark Situation stark As I embark Out upon a lark Decoding all the rules Impersonating a fool Deciphering all the clues Crawling on my knees Back to your side Beggin’ baby please Let me turn the tide Maybe we could ease Let the current ride Sense it in the breeze Take it all in stride Planted firm my feet No plans to retreat At a dead-end street In the rain and sleet I maintain my stance Frozen in a trance Sneak-peeking a glance Staring down your lance Tying one on Going going gone Riding dusk ‘til dawn Routing deep and long Knock upon your door Crawl along the floor Hungry for a score Desperate for some more Why you stalling What you hauling Sleep in my car Journeyed now so far Full out of gas Could not make it last Why you swaying Who you paying Look at the stars Gazing back afar Do you surmise Watching our sunrise I think of you Remember me Reflect upon What could’ve been Decoding all the rules Impersonating a fool Deciphering all the clues Crawling on my knees Back to your side Beggin’ baby please Let me turn the tide Maybe we could ease Let the current ride Sense it in the breeze Take it all in stride
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Acquiescing 03:46
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Said that you don’t know me Claim that it won’t flow free Not quite sure just how long Can’t say we’ll hold out strong Don’t know where I’m going Simply no way knowing Horizon clouds are growing Ominous wind blowing Suddenly see you backtrack out the exit door As I commence to begin mopping up the floor Reconnaissance survey for a little more Vain attempt to equalize the final score Think I’m gonna go Run far away Hightail it mach speed To a new day Decide to go crack A fresh start Realize it is best To stay apart Feel exasperated Don’t feel it’s related Charity donated Goodwill confiscated Picture clarifying Moment overriding Potential outlying No point in denying As I see you orbiting all around Shout out loud crowd’s absorbing all the sound See the binding beginning to come unwound Tiptoeing trapeze gravitating out of bounds See the sand sinking in the hourglass Time passing know that this moment won’t last Sun setting time to call off final bets Just hang on it’s as good as it will get Feels so condescending No sense recommending Caution overspending Still not comprehending ‘Tis a trifle mellow Can’t muzzle this fellow Holler & then bellow Changing green to yellow Know what you want Just haven’t got Note how you sought Is it for naught Connect the dots Time’s up you’re caught Thing is convalescing No sense acquiescing Partners coalescing Intentions professing Problem is not solving Open door revolving Facts I find appalling Hands and knees I’m crawling Riding off into the sunset Gonna lay down a brand new bet Repossessing I won’t let Cards are dealt dinner table’s set
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5 Foot 2 04:56
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5 foot 2 Blue hair black eyes Camouflaged Covert disguise On your trail Kill the motor Not too loud Double rotor Full pursuit Don’t blow cover Maintain your space Stay back and hover Quick get down Keep under radar Don’t lose the mark Within the bazaar Coming for you See you soon Bidding adieu Just past noon Racing to ruin Remnants strewn Path which you hewn Change the tune And as the day begins to brighten Saw the wall and read the writing There’s no point in being frightened Desolation’s uninviting Keep your cool Maintain composure Slow your pulse Relax your shoulders Steady your hand Don’t trip the wire Clock ticks down In the quagmire Push comes to shove Trouble courting On your scent Times reporting Cop a shot Mission aborted Stepping back HQ reported Coming for you See you soon Bidding adieu Just past noon Racing to ruin Remnants strewn Path which you hewn Change the tune And as the day begins to brighten Saw the wall and read the writing There’s no point in being frightened Desolation’s uninviting As the shadows start to lighten Had enough of my heart blighted Believe you may just had a sighting Isolation was uniting

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Pennan kicks off the Spring of ’22 with his 11th album, 'The Garden Series - Vol.2: Picked'. The 10-track release is influenced by rock and roll of the 1970s & 80s & features lead singles ‘Zulu’, ‘5 Foot 2’ & ‘Super Storm’. Recorded at Blue Light Studio in Vancouver, 'Picked' is the 2nd half of a double album in 'The Garden Series' with Vol. 1's ‘Planted’ released in Winter ’21.

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released May 20, 2022

Drums: Edward Whelan
Bass: Kaj Falch-Nielsen
Harmonies: Alison Jenkins
Guitar & Vocals: Pennan Brae
Produced by Kaj Falch-Nielsen & Pennan Brae
Mastered by Kaj Falch-Nielsen
Recorded at Blue Light Studio in Vancouver, BC

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Pennan Brae enters 2024 with singles off his upcoming album, 'Portal'. 2023 saw the release of the 1980s-influenced 'Arcade' album & remastered '2 Below 0' soundtrack. 2022 saw the release of 'Picked', an album of 10 songs influenced by rock & roll of the '70s. Pennan released 'Cinema', his 9th album in the Summer of '21. The year also welcomed ‘Lit’ with lead singles ‘Passing Fad’ & ‘El Camino’ ... more

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