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Seaworld

by Robbie McIntosh

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    Seaworld album in cardboard digisleeve with CD and 12 page booklet housed inside

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1.
Selfish Love 04:02
It’s all I can do to stop myself Just help myself to everything I need When it comes to you, well I need help There’s nothing else that fills me with this greed I don’t want to be the only one you can talk to I don’t want to hold the key to every door that you walk through I just want to change the world, but we all do It’s selfish love, is that selfish love? Won’t you give me some time to toe the line Maybe I’ll find some other things to do You’ll have to try to keep me away The things that you say will pull me close to you CHORUS What can I do, if my heart breaks in two Time will tell, I can’t cast a spell on you SOLO CHORUS (/I just want to make the world, better for you) RM: guitars, lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, organ Stephen Darrell Smith: Wurlitzer Paul Beavis: drums Jody Linscott: Congas Peter Hope-Evans: harmonica
2.
So Naive 05:03
Every little shred of evidence burned No stone was left unturned Every single voice is silenced Any finding peace are turned to violence ‘cause we’re so naive CHORUS And we dance like demons And we talk like thieves And we fly like angels And we fall like leaves as we change with the seasons We’re so naive, so naive, we’re so naive One more anniversary returned One more opportunity spurned Just events in the memory But gone is the history between ‘cause we’re so naive CHORUS Through the lines of the poetry The words are escaping me Nobody showed me what they mean And the song that you sing to me Sing the notes of the melody But love’s in the harmony in-between RM: guitars, Duesenberg multibender guitar, lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, mandolin Stephen Darrell Smith: Hammond organ Paul Beavis: drums Jody Linscott: thumb piano, congas, percussion
3.
Well hold on-to your hat I've been out of the game for a while But I'm coming back Well hold on - to my hand Well you're the only one I want beside me Cos there's no telling what I might do If I get out of control I'm gonna hold on to you oo oo oo Well hold on- to my legs Well I feel like I've been beaten up like a dozen eggs Well hold on - to my hand You can take me up to heaven, if you want But I'm not sure where that's to And if anyone's gonna find it I'm gonna hold on to you oo oo oo Woo hoo oo oo oo Gonna hold on to you oo oo oo Better hold on to you Well hold on- to your hat Well we're gonna be hitting the road in five minutes flat Well hold on-to my heart Well I ain't got a lot, but it's the only one I've got And I hope it's gonna make it through And as long as it keeps beating I'm gonna hold on to you oo oo etc RM: guitars, vocals, bass guitar Paul Beavis: drums
4.
I’ve heard the same thing a thousand times No wit, no rhymes Riddled with cliches, short on hooks I smell burning, burning books A cold wind blows across the heart Hear it moan hear it groan as it tears me apart Who gives a damn cos no one’s listening Background noise and radiation Radio silence on heavy rotation Tell me my problem, what to buy Energy vampire, sucking me dry Mayday! Mayday! Save Our Souls With telegraph and telegrams, morse code Well who’re you gonna call cos no one’s listening Nobody’s listening anymore Nobody’s listening anymore Nobody listens, nobody looks Burning the bridges, burning all the books No! Nobody’s listening anymore Shout from the west, shout from the east Shout about capture, and release Shout about money, shout about wealth Shout about business, fitness and health On and on about the weather, every hour Mainly cloudy with scattered showers Maybe there’s thunder but no one’s listening Nobody’s listening etc RM: Guitars, Lead Vocal, Bass Guitar, Keys, drums Jody Linscott: congas Peter Hope Evans: Harmonica, Jaw Harp Paul Zervas: Backing Vocals Kathryn Pepper: Backing Vocals
5.
Seaworld 06:15
The water's getting warmer 
Degree by degree 
Best of luck, to the farmer
 and the birds and the bees - It's up to my knees now The water's getting higher
Inch by the inch
 Believer or denier,
 we'll soon feel the pinch - We'll need a winch now All I have left, is a postcard from you 
With a picture and a message "Enjoying the view" Meet me tomorrow, bring your canoe To Seaworld. What's the purpose of a porpoise What's the reason for a whale
 If there's one thing the turtle taught us 
It's how to hide in a shell and say “what the hell now”. All I have left etc. Warm winds are blowing in Cyclones are starting their spin and we all... We are all are soaked to the skin
 And there's more, in under the door! SOLO RM: Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizer Steve Smith: Piano Steve Wilson: Bass Guitar Paul Beavis: Drums Jody Linscott: Percussion Holly McIntosh: Backing Vocals
6.
Do you remember when we got lost in town Soaking wet from the rain I think it was september ‘cause the leaves were turning brown I put you on the last remaining train All the way back home All the way back home You’ll always have a place back home Do you remember when you first felt like a king Sitting on your golden throne A carriage awaits you, all you do is give a ring And then you’re riding home alone All the way back home etc I asked a little bird I knew To sing a little song for you Well….If only he could find you SOLO Do you remember the day that you were born Was it rain or shine or grey Just like the dark night, drifts towards the dawn You'll just gently slip away All the way back home etc RM: Guitars, All Vocals, Bass Guitar, Drums, Strings
7.
Deadline 04:31
Who knows when this train will terminate It'll be arriving late - I'm working on the line Who knows when the seed will germinate We'll have to wait - for fruit upon the vine Another deadline rushes by Next time I'm gonna try - to meet it I've got a big piece of humble pie But Lord knows I'm gonna try to eat it I can't sign upon the dotted line But It'll all be fine - when I make amends I will raise a glass to better times To better rhymes, and ever present friends Another deadline rushes by etc. I'll shut my mouth and eat my hat All this swallowed pride has made me fat Letting go and holding fast Whatever happened in the past Try the make the story last... Last-last-last If it’s the last thing I do Another deadline rushes by etc. RM:Guitars,Lead Vocal and backing vocals Steve Smith: Keyboards, backing vocals Steve Wilson: Bass Paul Beavis: Drums Peter Hope Evans: Harmonica
8.
We to and fro, in the wind we blow How can we know, where or when We spin, collide, the wind subsides I land beside, you again Nothing can compare to here and now Nothing can relate When it’s time to leave should I take my bow? Or should I wait and remain in this perfect state? We laugh, we shake, we fall, we break The moves I make, lead me to you We show, we tell, we buy, we sell You ring the bell, that rings so true Nothing can compare etc Love’s been found, there’s no higher ground All in vain, there’s no higher plain Love comes down, feet on solid ground Here with you, I know love is true, just we two Doo do do etc. My perfect state, heaven can wait, my perfect state. Love’s been found, there’s no higher ground Clean the slate, perfect state RM: Guitars, Lead Vocal, Bass Guitar, Guitar synth (flute), shaker Jody Linscott: Congas and Percussion Paul Zervas: Backing Vocals Kathryn Pepper: Backing Vocals
9.
I’m waiting for the dam to break, I’m waiting for the cool water x 2 I’m waiting for the land to shake, the fall of the bricks and mortar I’m waiting for the dam to break, I’m waiting for the cool water Well I’m damned, if I’m gonna wait that long I don’t want the dam to break I’m waiting for the sky to fall, I’m waiting for the blue thunder x 2 I’m waiting for the final call, I’m waiting to be laid asunder I’m waiting for the sky to fall, I’m waiting for the blue thunder Well I’m damned, if I’m gonna wait that long I don’t want the sky to fall Everybody wants to win Some people even want to do you in Because they’re waiting for the dam to break They’re waiting for the walls to shake They’re waiting for the earth to quake Waiting for their soul to wake I’ll be waiting here ’til Kingdom come, I’ll be waiting right here forever x 2 I’ll be waiting for the colours to run, when they all run in together I’ll be waiting here ’til Kingdom come, I’ll be waiting right here forever Well I’m damned, if I’m gonna wait that long ‘Cos I don’t want the kingdom to come Everybody wants to win Some people even want to do you in Because they’re waiting for the dam to break They’re waiting for the walls to shake They’re waiting for the earth to quake Waiting for their god to wake They’re waiting for the bow to break Waiting for the child to wake Waiting for their plans to bake Waiting for amends to make RM: Guitars, Lead and Background vocals, Bass Guitar, Piano Steve Smith: Wurlitzer, Hammond organ Paul Beavis: Drums Jody Linscott: Congas and Percussion Peter Hope Evans: Harmonica
10.
3 Into 2 03:48
The end is near and one of us is heading for a heartbreak It seems pretty clear One of us has taken more than their fair share of the pain, Such a tragedy If you look at it mathematically Try as you might 3 into 2 won't go The love in your dreams, disappears moments after you wake up All of the schemes, Well they don’t work out and it all ends up in a mess, Gets worse You find that the answer recurs Try as you might 3 into 2 won't go 3 into 2 won't go x 4 One of a crowd, musical chairs and a party game For crying out loud, I don't think it's ever gonna be the same as it was, Time out And there is, no doubt Try as you might 3 into 2 won't go 3 into 2 won't go etc. RM: Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar Russ Parker: Drums and Percussion
11.
Well do you you think I’m a work of fiction Do I fit your description A game I know I’ll lose No rent and unpaid dues I’ve no, I’ve no reflection I’m just a bad, bad connection I’ve struck, I’ve struck fool’s gold I’m left on the hillside out in the cold Persona non grata I’m a no go, a non starter Persona non grata, It’s getting’ harder for me I know that I’m late Why, couldn’t you wait I guess I’m not cool No fun yet I’m everybody’s fool ‘Cos I, I’ve been worked over By some wild, wild rover I’m gonna show my white flag Why don’t you go ahead and search my bag Persona non grata etc. Well I’m no actor, No “X Factor” ‘Cos what you see is what you get and I’ve got Nothing to hide, I’ve got love inside It’s a burning love, Yes it’s a burning love And so, I find Not all that shines Is gold at all Yeah, it’s so easy to fall for it! Persona non grata etc. RM: Guitars, Lead and background vocals, bass guitar Steve Smith: Hammond organ, background vocals Paul Beavis: Drums Jody Linscott: Percussion Peter Hope Evans: Harmonica

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released June 6, 2021

All songs written by Robbie McIntosh.

Produced by Robbie McIntosh and Stephen Darrell Smith,
Engineered by Stephen Darrell Smith, Robbie McIntosh
Recorded at ‘Room With A View Studios’ and ‘Front Room Studios’.
Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper vocals recorded by Zervas and Pepper.
Holly McIntosh vocals recorded by Sam Wisternoff.
Mastered by Stephen Darrell Smith and Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens.
Cover Photograph: Dafydd Richards.
Seascape, seagulls and limpet photos: Sarah Colwell.
Band photos: Si Jubb, Luke Beavis, Jody Linscott, Richard Heeley, Jill Pouncey.
Artwork: Mick Clews
Guitars and amps maintained by Simon Law, Vince Hockey and Bill Puplett, Dave King and Jimmy Egypt.

Love and thanks to:
Stephen Darrell Smith, Steve Wilson, Paul Beavis, Jody Linscott, Peter Hope Evans, Russ Parker, Zervas and Pepper, Holly McIntosh.
Barbara and Roy, Jeannie, Rita and Brian, Charlie, Jack, Sam, Wix and Margo,
Mick and Julie, Bonnie Julier Smith. Everyone at IPRG.
Especially for the loves of my life - Flo, Hannah, Holly, Rowan and Frazer. xxxxx

Dedicated to the memory of Rupert Black and Alan Rogan.

Robbie McIntosh 2021

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Robbie McIntosh Weymouth, UK

Robbie McIntosh is well known as a sideman/session player (Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Talk Talk, Norah Jones, Tears For Fears, to name but a few)
As a solo performer and singer, he has released 8 albums:
Seaworld,
Fortuneswell,
Turn Up For The Books,
Widescreen, Emotional Bends
3 albums of instrumentals:
Unsung, Hush Hour and Christmas Carols.
Also the Let’s Put It All Together EP.
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