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Retroactive Bastard

by Mark Parker

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1.
Not Today 02:03
Sometimes I find myself on the ground getting up to get kicked back down but I know that I will never quit because I'm stubborn and and my skin is thick Maybe I'll find better way but not today! Moving forward, thinking quick I'll stick the landing or I'll slip If I have to, I'll start again keep beginning till I like the end Maybe I'll find a better way but not today!
2.
I'm running on empty slowly falling apart I hope that you can forgive me for not playing the right part Remember when you pulled me aside and said that everything is gonna be alright That was my favorite lie You know I tried till I didn't You know I gave it my all but I can tell by the way you look at me you're tired of catching my fall Remember when you pulled me aside and said that everything is gonna be alright That was my favorite lie
3.
You say that time is at an end You've said it over and over again I'm just trying to repent before we reach the big event You keep promising the end My patience is wearing thin If not today, then when I'm trying to time these sins You keep promising the end promising, promising again What if it's suddenly judgement day and I hadn't had time to pray will I still be okay If I keep going on this way You keep promising the end My patience is wearing thin If not today, then when I'm trying to time these sins You keep promising the end promising, promising again
4.
I ain't got no money I can't buy you a car I don't got good looks baby, I'm no movie star You know that all I got is the blues and cheap guitar Don't look at me to say something smart because all I'm good at is falling apart You know that all I got is the blues and a cheap guitar
5.
I worked all day Just trying to get to tonight Now I'm here and I'm wishing I was in bed tucked in tight My eyelids are so heavy I feel like I was hit by a Chevy Murtaugh was right It might be time to call this fight Man I'm feeling it tonight Murtaugh was right Remember when I'd say I'll sleep when I'm dead Now a nap is sounding pretty sweet instead My eyelids are so heavy I feel like I was hit by a Chevy Murtaugh was right It might be time to call this fight Man I'm feeling it tonight Murtaugh was right
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Puzzle 02:43
The only thing I am sure of is that I'm never sure My mind changes by the minute I'm pacing holes in the floor You say you can't figure me out no matter how hard you try I'm not surprised, neither can I If you keep this up You're never gonna find relief You're trying to solve a puzzle that's missing a piece I'm looking for an answer without knowing the question repeating mistakes never learning a lesson You still can't figure me out no matter how hard you try I'm not surprised, neither can I If you keep this up You're never gonna find relief You're trying to solve a puzzle that's missing a piece
7.
Break 02:19
I have worried till my brain was sore about things that I should just ignore I don't venture so nothing's gained but anxiety, driving me insane I, I've had more than I can take I, I need a break! I have seen shit that will turn you white I can't erase it from my sight tried everything to ease the pain but I think that I just broke my brain I, I've had more than I can take I, I need a break!
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I'll be honest, 2022 was not great. Sometimes it seemed like the bits of free time I get when I can go to my back room and write and record music were the only moments where I was not experiencing some form of stress or anxiety. When life does get twisted though, it can result in song inspiration. At least that's the spin I'm putting on it as I try to begin 2023 on a positive note! This latest batch of songs is a little more personal than my previous stuff. Of course, I’m still observing the punk rock rules of keeping it short and catchy! Making these tunes helped get me through what popular philosopher Dusty Rhodes would refer to as “hard times”. Hopefully listening to them will provide you with a small distraction from whatever is causing you stress. Cheers!

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released January 16, 2023

All songs written and recorded by Mark Parker at the Music Gym.

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Mark Parker Bound Brook, New Jersey

DIY recordings from a product of New Jersey. Influenced by the Ramones, the Replacements and so much hair metal! Hope you like it!

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