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Stranded (Acts I, II, & III)

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As a whole, this is the oldest track on the album. All the recording was done in the same day I wrote it, in the April of 2012. The only later addition was the editing of vocals and other various rough patches in the fall. This was kind of my attempt at writing a song with a story. I thought writing it out like a play would be an interesting change of style for me. I just remember waking up that morning before school, writing out most of it just right off the top of my head. I must've had a dream along the lines of the story told, because it really took only about 10 minutes. It was all already up there, I just had to write it out the right way, which I believe I accomplished.

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Act I: The Letter

Hey ma look, there’s a shooting star
I’d tell you if I knew where you are
I’m far away and I can’t come home right now
Because I’m stranded on this island for the rest of my life
Hey dad, can you tell me what I’ve been missing
There’s no girls on this island to be kissing
I’ll tell you all about it soon ‘cause I know you’re looking for me now
It doesn’t matter anyhow
Because I’ll wake up Sunday morning, cozy in my bed
And in the afternoon you’ll take me to the zoo
And I’ll get a big red balloon
We’ll spend the day in the park, the movies at dark
We’ll go home safe and sound far from the sea
I can’t wait till you meet my new best friend named Rock
He’s a real joker you know, the humor never stops
I’ve got high-class friends with flowing, beautiful minds
A highly intelligent social network worth my time
So don’t worry too much, I’ll be just fine
“With love, your son…”

Act II: Depression

I’m tired of playing this waterlogged guitar
I’m tired of not knowing where I am
All I can do is sit here in the sand
Because I’m stranded on this island for the rest of my life

Act III: Revelation

Maybe I could make the best of it
Maybe I could tell all my friends I have beachfront property
Maybe I could be a billionaire in my own currency
Maybe I could build a throne taller than the earth
I’ve got my own private island, I’m gonna get my money’s worth
Maybe I could rule this island like a king
Maybe I could do most anything
Maybe I’ll just lay here and enjoy the sun
My time here as a castaway has only begun

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from CUSIQUE, released January 22, 2013

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CUSIQUE is the solo project of producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Patrick McKay.

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