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Song of the Week – ‘I’m a Bird’ by Modern Paranoia

This weeks song is provided by Modern Paranoia – ‘Modern Paranoia is Atlanta’s secret retro/progressive synth pop-rocks explosion (just add coke). We come from a wide range of influences and backgrounds. We are at heart a synthy punk band, but we continue to add new instruments and strange new sounds. Our idea of a good time is to make fabulous unprecedented music with a nasty pop edge and deliver it in a discombobulating and entrancing live show. If its modern….its GOT to be paranoid.’

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On the song – ”I’m a Bird’ happened in an abandoned furniture store where we had set up shop to rehearse. After playing all day, we were just fooling around and stumbled on to the chorus. The finished lyrics came two days later. The rest….is vocoder history. Its basically about partying hard all night, having strange experiences, and just being generally aroused.’

Lyrics:

Vocoder:
(I’m like a bird I fly everyday in the sky, I’m like a bird I fly so high-ya-a)

Oooo, I got something to say and Imma say it to you.
Oooo, Its been on my mind my electric blues.

and I said
Ooooo, I’m running out of time because I’m much to late
and I said
Ooooo, I’m lifting off of the ground now can ya hear the sound all around,

I’m a Bird I’m a Bird inside inside
I can fly I can fly so high so high
I can taste I can taste the sky all from my knees.

Woooww, It comes as such a surprise to see you in my room
Woooww, And now the smoke is a rising in my red balloon

and I said
Noooo, Wont let you see my quiet now I’m in my state
I said
Noooo, It’s time to give em the bizness now can I get a witness ayay

I’m a Bird I’m a Bird inside inside
I can fly I can fly so high so high
I can taste I can taste the sky all from my knees.

Vocoder:
Party Hard…….All Night……Go!