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Short Bus Ruckus

by Swingset Showdown

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1.
Abducted 02:32
ah, ah, ah, AH! I was abducted by aliens Where did they touch you? I don’t wanna talk about it, I don’t wanna talk about it I was abducted by aliens Where did they touch you? I don’t wanna talk about it, I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I was a firm believer that we are not alone in the universe I always thought I’d be the one to make first contact… Not like this…not like this I was abducted by aliens Where did they touch you? I don’t wanna talk about it, I don’t wanna talk about it I was abducted by aliens Where did they touch you? I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I don’t wanna talk about it I always wanted to be an astronaut... But that’s something that I thought would come later in life, not when I’m six years old. Can’t you just drop me off back at my spiderman race car bed? Hey, you know, this table is really cold…what are you gonna do with that? NO! Why did they take me? Why did they take me? Why did they take me? Why did they take me?
2.
Our love was fiercely begun The burning passion of a thousand suns You wanted me out of my clothes And I thought, “Well, whatever you say goes!” Body temperature starting to rise Blood pressure as high as the sky Now I’ve got a third leg between my thighs But you’re my nurse, so you knew all of this It was supposed to be a regular physical A routine between patient and nurse You got much more than you bargained for I guess things could’ve been worse I tried to think of Vagina Dentata Or anything with Sarah Jessica Parker But all that I could picture was you and me And the effects of that were easy to see Just another daily regular check up Got interrupted by something that came up It didn’t help that you were cute And I was in my birthday suit Alone in the room It’s just you and me (just you and me, yeah) So tell me Do you like what you see? Guess I didn’t really need to mention That you had my full attention But you were cool, you seemed to understand But less so when I asked if you could give me a hand Your face turned red with embarrassment I hope you know it’s the ultimate compliment And now it’s time for me to go I hope you enjoyed the show
3.
Hey, what’s up I was thinking That you and I should go have some coffee and talk Like we used to But, if you don’t want to, We could always go see a movie instead So we don’t have to interact with one another I know you don’t want to bother I’m sorry I still care It’s like I’m talking to myself I swear Now I know the weather is nice and I’m sure your day at work went fine Like always But how do you really feel? Are you getting everything you want from life? Are you satisfied or are you feeling left behind? Are all your friends from high school Leading better lives than you? Why won’t you tell me what you’re feeling inside (Why won’t you kiss me back? I’m here.) You’ve got me to confide in You don’t have to hide in There Is no good reason you should treat me this way I’ve been right here beside you And that’s where I’m gonna stay So are you going to continue To get mad at everything I say and do? Well then fuck you ‘Cause I won’t let you off that easy You and I are in this thing for the long haul So just get used to doing things that all the other couples do Like saying I love you And maybe meaning it Why won’t you tell me what you’re feeling inside (Why won’t you kiss me back? I’m here.) You’ve got me to confide in You don’t have to hide in There Is no good reason you should treat me this way I’ve been right here beside you And that’s where I’m gonna stay Now I know that you blame me For not looking like a celebrity And I know it’s there, but never said That I don’t compare to the person in your head So, I was kinda thinking That you and I could go have some coffee and talk Like we used to But, if you don’t want to We could always go see a movie instead But you will have to hold my hand Now Get over yourself And just admit that I can help you if you would… Would just shut up and let me (Just shut up and let me) So just shut up and let me Why won’t you tell me what you’re feeling inside (Why won’t you... I’m here) You’ve got me to confide in You don’t have to hide in There Is no good reason you should treat me this way I’ve been right here beside you And that’s where I’m gonna stay Yeah, that’s where I’m gonna stay
4.
Pizza 00:19
One slice of pizza is left Nobody’s had enough But we’re all too polite, so it sits there all night Lonely slice of pizza Tormenting slice of pizza
5.
Well I surveyed the party around 3 am last night and I saw you passed out on the living room floor. Careful not to disturb you, I turned you on your side, and with my handy magic marker, drew a mustache on your face. I drew a mustache on your face I drew a mustache on your face I drew a mustache on your face (yeah) I drew a mustache on your face Well I saw you in the hallway at the school where we go and you said you had a picture of your pretty girlfriend. (ooh-lah-lah!) I asked if I could see it, so you handed me the photo, and when you weren’t looking, I drew a mustache on her face. I drew a mustache on her face I drew a mustache on her face I drew a mustache on her face (yeah) I drew a mustache on her face Well you didn’t like waking up With a ‘stache you couldn’t shave off I only meant it as a joke But you took it the wrong way It’s not about being mean I’m just compelled to mark up a face My psychologist disagrees Thinks I might just be insane Well I saw you again at your girlfriend’s birthday and you spilled your beer when you saw me walking in. Everybody turned to see me as you knocked me to the ground, rummaged through my pockets and drew a mustache on my face. You drew a mustache on my face You drew a mustache on my face You drew a mustache on my face (yeah) You drew a mustache on my face
6.
Oscar Theme 02:33
He’s got a lot of things on his plate The Science, the art, the urge to fornicate Step out of his way if he’s moving our gear The baddest man alive, someone get this man a beer Oscar Baechler (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Blender (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Techie (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Roadie (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Swingset Showdown’s permanent plus one (aw, yeah) I traded him a lesson in Photoshop for this song Now listen here children ‘cause I’m about to tell the story Of our number one roadie (preach it) He married his high school sweetheart, so sad for all the ladies (sad for all the ladies) He’ll draw your face up-down in the sketch book, oh so flattering (the pictures are rad) He’ll cook you dinner and buy you a beer He’ll help you move and he has no fear He wrestled a bear, was the first to time travel Found the Zodiac killer and brought him to justice Invented the Internet and superconductors Broke the land speed record while being carbon neutral Saved the California Condor while he found the cure for cancer Was the first man on the moon, fed the children in Africa Bred Saber-Tooth Tigers and took down a Goliath We’re talking about Oscar Baechler Oscar Baechler (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Blender (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Techie (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!) Oscar Roadie (Ogg! Ogg! Ogg!)
7.
Jiu-Jitsu 03:26
Going out late at night with my girlfriend She just happens to be pretty cute It’s a sketchy business going out among the drunks And the Guidos walking on the street But you know my friend, I will defend her ‘Cause I know Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu I’m gonna hit you You’ll end up with your back upon the floor Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Gonna hip-flip you I’ll send you flying upside-down right out the barroom door Making a grand entrance at an unfamiliar pub Everybody stops and turns to stare Guys with elevator eyes prepare their pickup lines As they try to push me aside But these douchebags just made my day ‘Cause I know Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu I’m gonna hit you You’ll end up with your back upon the floor Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Gonna hip-flip you I’ll send you flying upside-down right out the barroom door If you are wise, you’ll avert your eyes I’ll joint-lock and choke-hold your ass You will get hurt ‘cause drunken boxing doesn’t work Brazil invented more than just the wax So hands off my sweet, or you will get beat ‘cause I know Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu I’m gonna hit you You’ll end up with your back upon the floor Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Gonna hip-flip you I’ll send you flying upside-down right out the barroom door Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu I’m gonna hit you You’ll end up with your back upon the floor Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Gonna hip-flip you I’ll send you flying upside-down right out the barroom door
8.
Vampire Energy Drink (Don’t drink it) Vampire Energy Drink (Don’t drink it) Vampire Energy Drink (Don’t drink it) Vampire Energy Drink Made by Dr. Acula Vampire Energy Drink (it drinks you)
9.
Circus 02:21
Welcome to the Circus, you left your life behind Let go of normality, we’re here to satisfy Forget what you think you know, it won’t fit our design You’ll get everything you wish for, sign on the dotted line Whether reason or curiosity that brought you near Doesn’t matter, all that matters now is you are here We’re the family that you’ve never had before We can show you, but you’re the one who must step through the door This is Esmeralda, she’s unmatched with a knife Searching for a new assistant, just don’t ask her why Mirco is from Russia, he’s stronger than a bull Just be sure to keep your distance, when the moon is full You’ve seen all there is to see, no need to be afraid Sign and join our family, your choice must now be made Hither now my little friend, and look me in the eye Take this pen into your hand, cross T’s and dot the I’s Whether reason or curiosity that brought you near Doesn’t matter, all that matters now is you are here We’re the family that you’ve never had before We can show you, but you’re the one who must step through the door
10.
Godzilla 07:01
All was quiet on the eastern shore 'till the world heard a deafening roar The ground did shake and the waters churned Then the horizon started to burn Tsunami sirens shouted their call Scientists gathered in the hall The data said that disaster loomed Evacuate or the city is doomed The Mayor said, "No way, pshaw! Deploy the tanks and Johnny Law Don't worry, there's nothing to fear God's on our side, we're in the clear." They lined the beaches and they dug in But then the ground it shook again A mighty beast emerged from the waves In its eyes was the end of days, it's Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla (Godzilla) The hammer fell, the tanks unleashed They saw the fury of the beast Exploding bombs filled the sky But Godzilla just wouldn't die. He broke right through the thin green line It looked like it was Tokyo time Smashing cars under his feet Wreaking havoc upon the street The people ran away for their lives Godzilla hit the power lines A mighty surge lit up the town Then the buildings came falling down He leveled blocks with a flip of his tail The citizens could only watch and wail Hope was lost in a sea of fire Godzilla refused to tire, he's Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla This is an emergency broadcast. Godzilla has arrived in Tokyo and is carving a large swath of destruction through the city. He's already leveled about 40 blocks and is making his way toward the main metropolitan area. If you are in Tokyo and can hear this message, GET OUT! Godzilla will show no mercy! Oh, the humanity. Oh, the horror. Who will save us now? Mothra emerged from the sky And looked the beast in the eye Mothra the savior of man If she can't save them, no one can Monsters with fire in their eyes Death would silence human cries Destruction, the bell had rung The battle had begun The guardians of Mothra had warned that this would happen If humans didn't change their ways. The consequence of Mother Nature's exploitation Would hit them like a tidal wave Godzilla felt his point was made His raw power had cast its shade Mothra would no longer sing Godzilla had clipped her wings Mankind was left to rebuild Tears were shed for those he killed Tokyo would be remade Memories would eventually fade The monster sleeps in the ocean's womb Life and progress had resumed Man would cease to be concerned But Godzilla would return! He's Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla
11.
You and me and love and we and you… You’re the greatest and I’m the one who wants you and Love is gonna take us away (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!) I love you… I love you I saw you and you saw me and we got happy ‘cause we found each other And that’s all that I want to say to you… Another love song! Girl or boy I’m the boy or girl that thinks you’re special And we should run away (Together) (I just wrote this song to get laid) Together forever and never a clever word ever will sever our bond together… Did I mention, I wanna be together forever? (With whoever you are) I love you and that’s what this song’s all about (makes me wanna shout) I’m in love with you
12.
I ride my station wagon Most practical car you will ever see Let’s get in the back and pull down the seat I ride my station wagon Roof rack on the top and my bike inside Put your seatbelt on, and let’s go for a ride I ride my station wagon Nothing fancy for looks, but get inside and see We’ll be driving around town on 30 M.P.G. Nobody turns their head when I’m moving my bed Keep my tools inside, it’s my metal, mobile shed Go through the drive through and order some (Meat) Doesn’t matter if it gets all over the (Seat) Power windows, power doors Scratched CDs in a pile on the floor Never get pulled over when I’m riding dirty Got a poor man’s appeal that gets the pity Laugh all you want, but you know it’s true You’ll be calling me up when you need to move I ride my station wagon I might have trouble when I parallel park But I’ve got somewhere to sleep when it starts to get dark I ride my station wagon Tape deck in the dash and the wipers are broke But I get her started when I fiddle with the choke I ride my station wagon Ladies get aroused when I shift the stick I got a blanket in the back or you can play with my- Climate control, that’s a modern feature But I just got one knob for heat- you’re Gonna be sweating when the summer comes So put your head out the window just for fun Yeah the ladies all swoon when they see the room That I’ve got inside, yeah my wagon is fly Fellas gettin’ jealous when they see my ride Got more traction than your Jeep with my all wheel drive So listen up, although my windshield’s bust- I’ll take the station across the nation (Break it down) Riding low, green light go, windows down, feel the flow City or off road, in rain, shine, or snow Roof with a rack and a hatch in the back So we pack and we pack and we pack and we stop (No hesitation!) With any precipitation (Total safety!) D-pillar configuration Wood panel siding on a model-T chassis My depot hack, making me so classy Coming from the 1920s to the modern day I hop in my estate and drive away as I say I ride my station wagon (I can carry all in my carryall)
13.
Naked 00:36
It’s no secret, I wanna see you naked, I wanna see you naked baby It’s no secret, I wanna see you naked Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it
14.
Nice Shoes 04:21
I was at a party Pretending to be having a good time But you came over and And you blew my mind Yeah, you said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? Yeah, you said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? So we left and I drove you home You asked me if I wanted to come Inside to watch a movie or something And it all started when When you said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? When you said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? But then I woke up From the best dream that I’ve ever had And I’m shit out of luck And I’m feeling kind of bad ‘Cause everything I’ve got Is riding on a dream world And all I can think about Is my dream girl Yeah she said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? Yeah, she said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck? It was a dream and (Nice shoes, nice shoes) I’m shit out of luck But she said Nice shoes, nice shoes Wanna fuck?
15.
Shut Up, Tim 00:06
You’re not my real dad You are not my real dad You’re not my real dad
16.
The sex wasn’t bad, but when we woke up in the morning... Bad morning breath Bad morning breath She packed up her bags and walked out the door, with her fingers on her nose... Bad morning breath Bad morning breath
17.
I just smoked the best crack of my life (I just smoked the best crack of my life) I just smoked the best crack of my life (best crack of my life) I want more (I want more) I want more (I want more) I want more (I want more) I want more (I need more!)
18.
I went out last week And I got hammered I don’t remember Half the things I did Went out again last night with some of my friends Just because Just because I could And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) Finally free of your tyranny It’s like my world revolves around me Like it should! When I was with you, I couldn’t be my own person I was just a shell of myself But then I hung out With friends who were girls And nothing happened Yeah, we just hung out And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) Finally free of your tyranny It’s like my world revolves around me Like it should! You were straight up crazy Like Kathy Bates out of “Misery” I spent most of my time just trying to escape (oh-oh…) It was good at first But the very next day Your text made me regret, now all I wanna do is forget this Well that’s all that I gotta say So, um…Have a nice life I know that I will ‘Cause the day it was over I went out I went out to celebrate And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to Ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh) And I didn’t call you ‘Cause I didn’t have to I – I didn’t call you ‘Cause I – I didn’t have to And I I’m finally free of you I’m free from you!
19.
After the manipulation After being told what I feel is wrong It turns out that I’m angry And I want to get back at you With a rebound (rebound) I’m gonna get you out of my head (get you out) I’m gonna find somebody and use them To make myself feel better Now I know that I hurt you But you played the victim too easily Pain isn’t a license To do what you please So I’m going to rebound (rebound) You’re going to feel my pain (feel my pain) I don’t care that you’re sorry You’ve only got yourself to blame Now I’m not sure how I feel about The fact that you’ve probably changed who I am So I’m trying to go back to being the person Who I was before we began And I’m going to rebound (rebound) I won’t let you see me this way (see me this way) Won’t give you the consolation Of knowing that I’m not ok Now it’s sad to think that I have trouble seeing the good that was there It’s sad to think that I’d be better off if I didn’t care And I’m going to rebound (rebound) I’ll be fine, yeah I’ll make it through (I’m gonna make it) Just not before I Make you feel worse than you already do And I’ll rebound from you Time to clean up (time to clean up) The mess that’s been made (the mess that you made) Hopefully I can be better for it And learn what I can (I’m learning) But really there’s no cleaning up (there’s no cleaning up) Just giving up and moving on (I’m moving on) Even though it’s technically done The mess is not gone (watch this!) It’s still there And I’m working on packing it up and putting it away, so it’ll be like a box of possessions in the attic – You don’t really think about it, but it’s there all the same. And maybe one day, when I’m looking around for something else, I’ll find it and I’ll realize that I don’t need these thoughts and feelings anymore And maybe I should get rid of them and make room for some new ones. But now is not that time. So until then, I’m just gonna pack it up and deal with it later... If at all.

credits

released December 15, 2012

Eric Harvey - Vocals, Piano
Isaac Rivelle - Vocals, Drums
Danica Shao - Backup Vocals, Bass

Album recorded at Titan Recording Studio (titanrs.com) July 2012
Scot Michael - Engineer

Album Art by Oscar Baechler (www.ogbog.net)

Yuno Imai - Voice Talent

Special thanks to:
Roxanne Baechler-Gill
Johnny Warren, the Bishop of East Anglia- “I'm gonna show this CD to my horses and see what they think!”
John Salvatier- “The Smart and Sexy.”
Gavin Lutz
Dan Bynum
Karen Harvey
Paul Harvey
James Haven
Greg Balow
Eric, bassist for the band, ubik.

Official Website: SwingsetShowdown.com
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Swingset Showdown Seattle, Washington

Swingset Showdown is a piano-punk variety band started in March of 2010 by Isaac and Eric, with Danica joining in early 2012.


We have been performing regularly in the Seattle area, and our shows are constantly evolving and improving. We play humorous and upbeat songs for adoring fans and confused strangers.
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