It aint like no ones done this before But how can you tire of beautiful chords In the fifties In Tenessee Where my love was born Two young men upped and crossed the yard both cold cos it was rainin hard. One of them turned said…

Tell me can you teach me bout your finely written poetry Dont care about the content I just want to make em notice me Such a fine hand they'd say wooo, study it closely Been practicing all day I think I'm ready least I aughta be. Caligraphy…

I heard a story about you I didnt want it to be true But it felt like it might You, well it was all about you and how the things that you do Seem strangely undone And life doesnt help out the weak A lifetime tends to bring you some…

The title just popped into my head unannounced one day and I had to try to work from that. About a girl with a broken radio and the repairman who would do anything to find her a new one and win her love... It certainly appears broken, Minerva…

A song about the lost art of the mix-tape and knowing that someone is trouble but doing it anyway... Compilation Tapes: Did I mention that I think that you’re a real fine dancer and I like the way you dress? I’ve known a number of girls…

Grew out of my frustration at having to sing, play all the instruments, and engineer my own recording... Baby, Would You Be My Engineer?: Baby, would you be my engineer and keep my headphones sounding clear? I desperately need someone…

I am fascinated by bees. I was thinking about what I might dream about if I were a beekeeper... Dreams of the Beekeeper: I’m going back to sleep. Back to where I keep the most perfect honeybees. The honey that they make is there for…

A song about the futility of trying to really express yourself...especially to someone you want to impress... 26th Failed Attempt: When I sat down here tonight and I decided I would write a love song to explain to you why I feel the way…

I believe the recording in the background is from a spy station. The other is a Spanish sonnet.

Minor 7ths and synthesizer saxophones.