Vikram Devasthali with Alex Lilly
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Vikram Devasthali and Ross Garren with John Schroeder
From ANDRAS JONES: We come to the close of our Pop Oracle sessions with VIKRAM DEVASTHALI and his pals ROSS GARREN & JOHN SCHROEDER with an announcement that I’m going to be sharing a bill at The Hotel Cafe with their group, The Sheriffs of Schroedingham on July 25th. If you’re in LA put that date on your calendar and please make sure to check out the new EP from Vikram & Ross that features songs which were performed on this episode.
POP ORACLE Song of The Day (June 25, 2019): BLOODY DEATH SKULL “New Age”
The Battle Of Attrition
it’s not the fight I chose
but sometimes it chooses you
i’m tired and it shows
but i know i’ll make it through
they said to put our weapons down
come out with our hands held high
they’ll make a mess of our hometown
unless we’re prepared to die
well i don’t wanna brag
but i got a full bag of ammunition
and the battle of attrition can’t be won
but i’ll always soldier on
i’m not afraid of peace
or ashamed to say i’ve lost
i want the war to cease
at a reasonable cost
but i have bled my savings dry
in search of an outstretched hand
and if my mother has to cry
then i have to take a stand
if i’m taking the fall
then i’m giving my all for the tradition
cause the battle of attrition can’t be won
but i’ll always soldier on
i heard
a discouraging word
there is a logic to surrender
but i’m not finished with this bender
return that sappy talk to sender
i’m a cuckoo bird
they wanna buy me out
but i’m never gonna sell
my friends are full of doubt
and they know i wish them well
but there’s a solitary voice
that tells me the cause is just
and it has left me with no choice
i’m going for boom or bust
i’m crossing all lines
dressed up to the nines in superstition
and the battle of attrition can’t be won
but i’ll go on and fight it til i’m gone
the battle of attrition can’t be won
but i’ll always soldier on
