Not Normal

Robert James

2026 RPM Challenge idea number 16 becomes finished song number 10.

This song feels like evidence that this year’s project is running out of gas. I’m happy it exists but that’s about the best I can say.

All guitar parts are a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Fender Bassbreaker 15. No pedals this year, just plugged straight in.

Verse 1 & 3
So how do you figure
The troubles get bigger
No way out but to push through
We’re just getting sicker

Verse 2
Can’t seem to remember
The last burning ember
Hopeless case can’t redeem them
But never surrender

Chorus
down is up and in is out and
This is normal now
lend a hand and make your last stand
Let me know just how