SPEEDY PETEY - Hardlock original

[hardlock]

Sorry everyone for not being as attentive of all the great new posts here as I'd like but it's taken months to "finish" this number. 

After hearing this a thousand times in editing, I have to admit I haven't gotten tired of it yet! That's rare for my work so hope it grows on you as well. Hoping to have a music video of the "star" of the song at some point and will be back with the lyrics although they are pretty simple. Thanks for the listen!

Too many cat effects maybe? 

Speedy Petey - (c) 2022 K.J.Hill
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We got this cat, we named him Petey
Dang if he isn't speedy!

This cat is weird - he thinks he's king
But wait til he's hungry then hear him sing
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He's quite a punk but love his drive
All comes down to his will to survive

Don't know where he's going but he gets there in a hurry
Seems like he's running from something big and furry
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He's always around - but can never be found
Hope he can just stay homeward bound

He's got these claws that are sharp as a needle
Get in his way and you'll think he's illegal
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(chorus)
He'll trip you up and as you collide
You'll be so mad you'll want his hide
This cat's going to be the death of me
Just look in his eyes, can't you see
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lead(s)
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Got this cat - we named him Petey
We hoped he'd be a real sweety

Instead he just seems awfully needy
But he's our wild and speedy Petey
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He's quite a punk but love his drive
All comes down to his will to survive

Don't know where he's going but he gets there in a hurry
Seems like he's running from something big and furry
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He acts like he's fine - then he turns on a dime
You just want to play now he sees you as prey

He's got these claws that are sharp as a needle
Get in his way and you'll think he's illegal
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lead
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(chorus) He'll trip you up and as you collide
You'll be so mad you'll want his hide
This cat is going to be the death of me
(end)

[StephenM]

wow this is good and so much fun.... and I totally understand why you want to do this one.... because the cat here speaks alot and sometimes drives me nuts with the out and in thing...it's crazy...
what is interesting about your style is that I can pick it out of a lineup of 100 songs... lol...that means I know your music and you have a distinct way of playing and sound...
pretty cool... trademark Hardlock...
cool keys... great drums and guitar work...good job on the vocals as well and a really interesting subject...

now I will be back but ME OW(t)!ME OU(T)

[Farrell Jackson]

To coin an old phrase and compliment, "This is the cat's meow"! Nice lead guitar. The drumbeat/rhythm has a slight Reggae style to it but not exactly, which is cool. The vocals, lyric and theme gives the song a fun element. Well done Hardlock!

[Zoltan]

With a star like that the song can't be anything else than a hit! (Hardlock ain't no slouch either ).

I agree with there being an instantly recognizable Hardlock -style. It's something that's so 100% you.

The beats, the guitars and the organ are pure joy! Fun and slightly weird song. Trippy!

[Blooby]

Sounds like a Zappa vocal. Put together so well. Killer guitars, keys, arrangement and production. Please post the lyrics. I have a hard time discerning them in most songs so not dig on the mix.

The cat's meow.

Blooby

[hardlock]

Thanks all! Glad you like it. Lyrics are up now.

Zappa vocal Blooby? I'll take the compliment for sure but since I can't sing, was going for a rap maybe?

Guess we can call it a "talkie"

[Redler]

Great reggae vibe and fine lyrics . The music is panned nicely. You've done so good job on each instrument and production!

Redler - a cat lover!

[TPB]

no Zappa vibe all the way I can see how this grows on you I have two barn cats that sit at my door every morning at 530 and sing meow feed me now  great production
Tim

[Ray Brookes]

Cool song and love the attitude on that cat's face. Excellent instrumentation and the eerie vocal works great. I also did a song about our cat - check it out if you get chance - it's number 104 in my jukebox thingy and called 'My Cat'

[thetworegs]

Cool Track ...cool as a cat  ...thanks for the add on nobody knows