PLEASE YOURSELF Backward, forward, someone wanna buy your pride In the back of a limousine, how you gonna pay for that ride? keeping up with Mr. Jones, his baby is a genius and he bought a new home, Gotta work from 9 to 5, Don’t mind the money and I’m glad I’m alive Don’t say this to her in front of him Are you gonna Please Yourself? Or are you gonna please somebody else? Please Yourself Window’s open, might as well bet your life On a yacht in the Caribbean, whatcha gonna tell your wife? Think you’re smart like Sherlock Holmes Nobody’s on your side and you gotta fight alone, You can always count on me To watch your back and pretend I don’t see Don’t say this to her in front of him Are you gonna Please Yourself? Or are you gonna please somebody else? Please Yourself Instant judgment, how you gonna change my mind boss don’t like you, hit you from behind Hide the money, hide the books, Hide your feelings, hide the crooks, Don’t smile when I say hi, Don’t say sorry when you’re ready to die Don’t say this to her in front of him Are you gonna Please Yourself? Or are you gonna please somebody else? Please Yourself credits released January 23, 2020 words and music by Michael On Fire l all rights reserved

If I Could Make it To Ohio Gotta get out of New Jersey, The weather is brutal and the airport's down, The way is icy and the road is closed Nature rules and the cold wind blows If I could Make it to Ohio I'd be halfway home If I could make it to Ohio … I'll come back a better husband, I'll come back a better father When I get home, I'll do what I can I'll come back a better man If I could Make it to Ohio I'd be halfway home If I could make it to Ohio … This happened before in Indiana I don't want to go through that again Frostbite ears, frostbite nose, frostbite fingers, frostbite toes When I get to thinking that life is crazy the musings of a fool All reflection, it's so simple, Just live the golden rule. (c) 2020 Michael On Fire

The Ballad of Roland Nevada and Crow Diego Roland Nevada began his journey Looking for the Promised Land He left one day with his dog Caruso And his trusted friend, Crow Diego They had no laws but Mother Nature The only rule was the Golden Rule Something was wrong, and because they knew it It was up to them to make it right Crow Diego had big imagination Roland Nevada had heart and soul They laughed so hard, channeling the humor Laughed so hard they almost died Wisdom from the miles traveled Intelligence from pain Madness from circumstance In each other’s eyes they saw understanding realizing they’d both been framed Chorus No lists, no plans to dictate reality Some things are just meant to be no lists, no plans to dictate their destiny Some things are just meant to be Roland Nevada said I’ve lost my way I just don’t know where I am Crow Diego said I know what you mean But I just don’t care Roland Nevada outrunning the mosquitos Crow Diego watching the moon wane Roland Nevada singing his song The rain, the rain, the beautiful rain! Crow Diego said to his kids – it feels like you hate me They said – it’s not hate, It’s just that you love us too much Chorus © 2020 Michael On Fire

Burma Shave Memory Sycamore Tommy lives in a tree Bona fide root man from Tennessee Mixed his potion into some kind of tea His time cost money but his skills are free Who's that lady waiving at the train 50 years through the snow and rain Everyday she says hello Southwest Chief LA to Chicago I'd rather fly over the fire than walk upon the coals in this land of enchantment in this land of lost souls how can anybody-anytime-anywhere tell anybody else what to do need some help, talk to God is God talking to you? What is meant by there is no death? What is meant by eternal consciousness? Do you believe in ask and you receive? If there isn't proof can you believe? is it complicated or simplicity? am I vibrational electricity? can I manifest with pure intention? is necessity the mother of invention? is there exception to the law of attraction? quieting the mind, a method of action doctors drinking carbonated soft drinks nurses eating candy bars and cookies don't they know a thing about their bodies how they gonna heal me if they're killing themselves © Michael on Fire 2012

Park Earth Chorus Here on Park Earth, I think I’ll take that ride That ride called Life Here on Park Earth, I think I’ll take that ride That ride called Life Success, brutality Laughter, fun Anger, Peace, Stay, run Chorus Above, below Reap, sow false, true, Me and You Chorus Heart, soul and emotion heart, soul and emotion Chorus Pain, bliss Cry, kiss Love, insanity, Heartache, reality Chorus – out © 2020 Michael On Fire

Joel There was a black man, beautiful Was a good friend of mine, Give me wisdom, help me to unwind His grandfather came from Nigeria, Raised in Nassau town Knows about the world, Can't hide and can't be found When I needed someone, You gave me your hand, Traveled all the planet, Power from the Land, Walk on the seashore, Cooling out in the wind, Born in the light, Free from all the sin Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Cut from the goodness carved from the heart and soul, Life's a bitch, and time will take it's toll, a black pearl shining, I can't hear the rap, Some spread love, and some folks need a map Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Talk about heaven, talk about hell I remember Paradise, I recognize the smell Saw you standing next to God, It didn't seem strange and it didn't seem odd Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Dream about tomorrow, But dig what's happening now, Never took a lesson, Nobody ever showed you how, never mind the bad stuff Never mind the rules, Never mind the plans And never mind the tools Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel Joel (c) 2020 Michael On Fire

My Love is Stronger Than the Poison Everybody has a story, To think and feel the way they want to, I’m gonna tell it like I see it, Like everyone, I’ve been a victim Chorus But My Love is Stronger Than the Poison My Love is Stronger Than the Poison The judges that decide who gets custody, Of the kids and the dogs and the house, And the time I could spend with my children, And the money I have to pay to be a father, Chorus I truly believe that love is what I need and laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter I truly believe that love is what I need and laughter, laughter, laughter, laughter The pimps and the drugs and the crooked cops Who get paid off the monsters on the streets who rape our children the politics and religion that tear us apart Chorus Love is what we need and laughter, laughter, laughter Love is Stronger Than the Poison © 2020 Michael On Fire

Done This Dance Before Whatcha gonna do when the sun goes down, and you’re all alone, and you need a friend? Whatcha gonna do when your lover goes away? And whatcha gonna do with your angel eyes,and your healing touch, and your lilac breath? Whatcha gonna do with your thoughts of paradise? Don’t bend my virtue Don’t whisper in my ear, Don’t take me down with you I’ve done this dance before Whatcha gonna do when the lights go out, and the fire burns and the cold winds blow? Whatcha gonna do when you need someone to hold? And whatcha gonna do if you work too hard, and you need more dough, and you’re burning out? Whatcha gonna do if you ain’t got time to play? Whatcha gonna do with your purple pride, and your deep concerns, and your high ideals? Whatcha gonna do with your ever-changing mood? I remember when your hair was long, and your mind was strong, and your heart was clear, And I remember when you actually used to laugh.

Cadillac Ranch On the 45th day of an endless ride A lot of strength and a lot of pride Lost my breaks on the great divide Saw the chupacabra on the mountainside The lake is dry no ammo in the gun It’s hot as hell in the Texas sun The luxury of dreaming, the time to think A wonderful job living on the brink Came to town in the blistering heat There ain’t no people, but the ghosts are sweet Sittin by the river on a broken branch Take me back to the Cadillac Ranch Tired of standing I need a chair I need some room and I need some air I ain’t real pretty but I still got hair It ain’t in style, but who the hell cares? Just last week I took a dive off a big tall building floor 25 On my way down I thought I might die, But then and there I started to fly I’m a hand shaker, not a fist toucher. I’m a truth teller, not a small talker I’m a deep hugger, not a sleep walker. I’m a true feeler. I’m a self healer

Lord Have Mercy I told lies and I was bad. I was jealous and I was mad I’ve been two-faced and I’ve been cruel I’ve been proud and I’ve been a fool I was sly and I been high. I’ve rebelled and I defied I had power I misused. I’ve met angels I’ve abused Lord have mercy on me. Lord have mercy on me I have my moods and I been a cheat I’ve been drunk out on my feet I’ve had lovers that I hurt bad, but I never knew just what I had I’ve been a gambler, placed some bets And I owe at least a thousand debts I stood my ground and I ran away, but I always knew just what to say Lord have mercy on me. Lord have mercy on me I been to heaven and I been to hell I know what to say and I say it real well I’ve laughed with saints and danced with whores Had too much and asked for more I’ve talked behind my best friends back I’ve pulled the rope and cut some slack I’ve got some wounds I haven’t felt But played those cards like they were dealt Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy on me

Another Episode We pulled off of the highway and weaved our way around We saw this crowd of people walking through the town They carried sticks and crosses, They were ready for a fight They said that they were hunting for the creatures of the night, Then we wound up at a chapel where the priest carried a gun and the sign above the altar said – we hate everyone We just did the gig, then packed our things and hit the road woke up and got ready for another episode We crossed the frozen mountains, having reached the pearly gate The motel where they put us up was in another state, Cautiously, we turned the key, Overcome with dread, On finding wolverines there, copulating on the bed, We took off through the pines Past the ET landing pad The hidden tribe we found there bought up everything we had It’s easy going down the mountain, but hard stay’n on the road You trade your house for two wheels, and another episode We were booked to play Fat Tuesday, in an upscale club downtown A krewe of mystic merrymakers dressed in tie-dyed gowns Afterward, we went to an apartment down the hall To drink some psychedelic potion from a human skull Then the whole krewe shaved their heads, as they prepared for Lent The Texan sat there chanting, knowing not what the words meant They carried out the image of a bull with eyes that glowed Mystery and magic, and another episode We were playing in the basement, it was busting at the seams Drunken hoards in search of love, others chasing dreams The liquor flowed like water, drinks were lined up on the shelf The director of security had to 86 himself Then he burst in before sunrise, and he dragged us from our sleep Screaming we must hurry, then we took off in his jeep, next thing, we were sailing miles above on heaven’s road, floating in an air-balloon, a precious episode We ferried out across the lake, The equipment on a cart, When we had to drag it up the hill, it almost broke my heart, We played all night, and at the end She fanned herself with cash, And as we starved they took the food and threw it in the trash I fell asleep, though not too deep In prayer’s a peaceful place But when I opened up my eyes A bat was in my face Native tribes from all around played drums in secret code I couldn’t wait to leave, to start another episode All the characters we’ve met on this journey we’ve been on Eight of the Apostles, White Fang, and St. Germain Ramblin’ Jack, and Chief Targhee, And a friend of Al Capone, A psychic who would channel, in the shower on the phone A sheriff and an outlaw, The whistler on the dock, The brightest stars of Hollywood, and the biggest names in Rock Bald eagles and a hummingbird, Dead bodies on the road Another day, another town, another episode