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Not A Machine 05:43
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Yeah I'm tired, Yeah I'm tired of living my life, like you want me to. Yeah, Im not a machine, I'm not a machine I won't do everything the way you need me to But what about you makes you any different? what makes you any different? Oh yeah what about me to you makes us any different? Is it in the handprint? And I won't do everything the way that you would No, i got my own path And it doesn't require and science... or basic math... Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you believe Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you perceive Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you believe Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you perceive I'm just a human being I simply feel and begin to sing I don't want your fancy clothes or your things Call me the anti-king baby, the anti-king baby naked in the grass sitting on his ass with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare.. I'm just a human being I simply feel and begin to sing I don't want your fancy clothes or your things Call me the anti-king baby, the anti-king baby naked in the grass sitting on his ass with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare, an incredible stare! I don't want no trouble and I have got nothing to hide These feelings are rooted deep down my only wish to confide... No I don't want no trouble and I have got nothing to hide, but I'm trying my best to convey there's no need to divide, if we strengthen each other's short-comings the current will flow and our spirits will fly.... No Im not a machine I ain't ya diamond ring either I'm just a human being, really And that's what makes me wanna sing, From the tops of the highest peaks... To the lowest valleys and all the in-betweens Ya better believe it, ya better believe it I'm not a deceiver, i'm not a,.. bringing good vibes, like all of the times... Don't try to correct if you can't connect. Stop analyzing all my chords and all the melodies.. just listen to the words, honey. and you'll find the remedies. Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you believe Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you perceive Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you believe Oh, I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine, Quite the contrary to what you perceive I'm just a human being I simply feel and begin to sing I don't want your fancy clothes or your things Call me the anti-king baby, the anti-king baby naked in the grass sitting on his ass with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare oh! what does he care with an incredible stare, an incredible stare! (FADE OUT!)
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Wastin' Away 03:24
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I make perfect... I make, I make, I make, I make I mayyyy...Heyyyy! I make perfect beats out of paper, I don't like or love her, I hate her! I don't have to sleep today, Because I'm, because I'm, cause I'm wastin' away! Yeah... I'm just starting to feel alright! The party doesn't end until midnight! I'm not going to sleep today, Because I'm, because I'm, because I'm wasting away, yeah! I'm just starting to feel alright! The party doesn't end until we die! We're not going to sleep today, Because we're, because we're, because we're playing away! Yeah! I grew up in a boring town, boring place! I don't know much about outer-space, But when I grow up I want to be the greatest, the greatest artist that you've ever seen, yeah! I talk about life, I talk about nothing When I'm singing on the mic, well I'm singing about something! Ah! I talk about life, I talk about nothing When I'm singing on the mic, well I'm singing about something! Ah! Grew up in a boring town, boring place! I don't know much about outer-space, But when I grow up I want to be the greatest, the greatest artist that you've ever seen, yeah! I talk about life, I talk about nothing When I'm singing on the mic, well I'm singing about something! I talk about life, I talk about nothing When I'm singing on the mic, well I'm singing about something! Ah! Grew up in a boring town, boring place! I don't know much about outer-space, But when I grow up I want to be the greatest, the greatest artist that you've ever seen, yeah!
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Trees 04:36
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We should be more like the trees, Soaking up the sun, with the breeze, Without War, without employees; We should be more like the trees. But I guess you're satisfied with your disease... I guess you really love all of that nicotine... All that hate in your eyes, for the things that displease. Don't you know that It's, oh, really, killing me.... We should be more like the trees, Soaking up the sun, with the breeze, Without War, without employees; We should be more like the trees. But I guess you really need all of that gasoline, You can't get enough of your fancy things or computer screens, All that hate in your eyes for the things that bleed. Don't you know that it's really killing me... We should be more like the trees, Soaking up the sun, with the breeze, Without War, without employees; We should be more like the trees. We should be more, but we're not... We should be more, but we forgot.
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Soft Ground 03:36
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Yeah, I met you in the back of an old antique shop. Don't know who you were with or... What records you bought. Oh, when I met you, I was a no-good two-bit crook. But now I feel like... I've opened up a new book. When I met you... I don't think I knew much. Now I'm not the same punk. When I met you I was a no-good two-bit crook. But now I feel like I've opened up a new book. Oh yeah, I don't think I originally knew so much And I'm quite sure that I'm not the same punk. Well, I met you in the back of an old antique shop. Don't know who you were with or... what records you bought. But I sent you walking around the corner looking under Surrealistic Pillows And, uh, everything fell in place. I don't know what I was looking for.. But I feel like you really opened the door... When I met you, it was the best of times, worst of times.. I fell right through the window and landed on solid ground When I met you, it was the best of times, worst of times... I fell right through the window and landed on soft ground.
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Sailing Down The River 07:13
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I was sailing down the river, Sailing down the river, yeah I saw a man with no teeth, But, to my relief, He wasn't related to anyone I knew I saw a man with no legs, He had to sit, he had to beg, For his food and his water. I was sailing down the river Sailing down the river, yeah! I was sailing down the river, Sailing down the river, yeah I was sailing down the river, Sailing down the river, yeah I saw a man with no legs, He had to sit, he had to beg, For his food and his water. I saw a man with no teeth, But, to my relief, He wasn't related to anyone I knew I was sailing down the river! Sailing down the river, yeah! I saw a sailor with no ship! I saw a dog without a bone! I saw Italy and Rome! I saw a piano with no keys! I saw the colors yellow and green! I saw every single thing! I was sailing down the river Sailing down the river, yeah! I saw a keyboard with 808s I saw a canvas with white paint! I saw the things I am and ain't! I watched with fear and tried to correlate I'd lost my head and laid awake, Till my eyes grew wide and I'd reverberate! There's only so long until your ships have sunken, Rafts have popped and all your paddles are broken, Now, I don't consider my steps wise or lucky, I mean what I'm saying... I ain't selling you no lies or deceit, I was sailing down the river, Sailing down the river, yeah!
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All The Leaves 01:35
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All the leaves, They break from their trees, Fly soft with the breeze, Get crushed by our feet to the ground All The leaves They turn brown from green Drift still in the wind Get eaten by the worms in the ground All the worms Make soil from dirt Bringing fruit to the earth Everything comes back around....
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Gainesville Square 06:14
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Sitting around, sitting around, sitting around on Gainesville square. Sitting around, sitting around, sitting around on Gainesville square. (Loopy garble!) There's cars too, there's people there's me and you.. There's leaves on the ground, leaves all around... Just sitting around on Gainesville square... Sitting around on Gainesville square.
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Messenger Man 02:09
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Hey, I'm just the messenger man! Yeah, just shook the guy's hand. I got my letter all wrapped up in a telegram. Yeah, I'm just the messenger, man! People think I sound funny; Some think that I'm from Japan, But It's just not true. Don't believe everything that they tell you! Yeah, don't shoot me! 'Cause I'm just being true. People think I act funny sometimes... But I'm just a poor soul out here on the go! Yeah! Don't shoot me! 'Cause I'm just being true Just a poor soul Out here on the road Aww man... I really hope you don't have to... But, if you do... Well...then ... I guess I'll see you on the other side.
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Aries (Jess & James) 06:19
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So, I'm down, on the dance floor, shakin' what I've got. No need to behave, when all the world feels like a stage Oh! Oh, Aries, Can't you see? What you do to me A Virgo who could never hold his own, In such a cruel and cold, strange world But I'll get down For you I will shake it down For you I will leave this town oh, for you Yeah for you Well, She's down! On the dance floor Shaking what she's got! No need to behave when all the world feels like your stage! oh! Oh, Aries! Don't you see what you do to me? A Virgo who could never hold his own In such a cruel and cold world But I'll get down For you I will shake it down For you I will leave this town For you All for you! He's back! On the dance floor Groovin' to his favorite tune! No time to delay When all the world feels like a cage! oh! Oh Aries Can't you see what you do to me A Virgo who could never hold his own In such a cruel and cold, fucked up world! But I'll get down For you I will leave this town For you I will burn this whole world to the ground All for you! You drink a lot! But i'll never say too much You showed me the human limitations of the body, mind and spirit... and liver And I'll never trade those days away you hear me? okay! So I'm back! Up on stage showin' what I got No time to behave! When all the world's waiting on change OH! Oh, Aries! Don't you see What you do to me? A Virgo who could never hold his own In such a cruel, cold and fucked up world! But I'll get down For you I will leave this town For you I will turn this whole world upside all for you!
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Why Don't We All Get Naked (& Fuck) 05:14
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Why don't we all get naked... and fuck? Why don't we lose ourselves tonight, and make love? Is it because your soul has grown cold? Is it because you've grown tired and old? Why don't we all get naked and fuck? Why don't we lose our minds tonight and make love? Is it because you think you're too good? Is it because you think I'd take advantage? I probably would... Why do we drop bombs on other countries? Why don't we stop all of these senseless murderings? Is it because our souls have really grown cold? Is it because we've been programmed to do what we're told? Why don't we all get naked and fuck? Why don't we lose our clothes tonight and make love? Is it some kind of social construct? Have our passions denaturalized and grown defunct? Why do we drop bombs on innocent lives? Why do we neglect to respect all the ones who are still alive? Is it because we're too concerned with society's thinking? Does it have to do with the government not wanting me singing? Why don't we all get naked tonight? Why don't we put up a real fight? Against the tyranny of old angry men Lest we see the water turn black again and again Search your heart and find your moral code! Forget the talking head's words and reclaim your soul! Resist every urge to blindly follow into war! Know yourself sincerely and know Who You're Working For! Why do we still base all our wealth on money? What good are all those dollar bills to you when you realize the end is coming? How much gold do you think a human is worth? What's the price of oil? Yeah, What's the price of Mother Earth?
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Folk Singer Songwriter 03:07
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Well I'm a folk singer songwriter and I'll sing what I can I don't care too much for grammar or theory some say I just don't give a damn Cuz I'm a folk singer songwriter and It's all just for fun I'll sit on the porch, or in the streets, in the shade or in the hot sun picking ditties for coins cuz i ain't got no other gig yeah on account that i'm a folk singer songwriter and i don't dream too big yeah and I'll sing your ears off or i guess really just talk since I don't hold my notes so well i smoked too many squares my throats about to fall off... And I don't have to talk about anything in particular I can talk about the dust on the ground or the war I can talk about how our lives are a sham But you'd probably just get bored and start to snore I can talk about the sky and make you question your soul I can talk about trivialities or stuff that's just plain dull Cuz I'm a folk singer songwriter and I write about it all I don't even have to know too many chords In fact, I only enjoy three this one's my favorite in case you didn't know, it's called G all the same to me... And you can hoot and hollar maybe drop me a dollar I'll just keep keepin' on like I naturally do Cuz I don't much get bothered I'm no dog with a collar You couldn't sell me a better view Yeah, and you can mark my words or write me all down I'm always trying to get out of this town You can pick me up and maybe take me for a ride But I've got to tell you I've never got more dollars than five And you can place me in a spot, some spot I've never been But I'll just keep pullin' on that same old grin and playing my only tune And the days will slip and we'll all grow ancient The grass will stop growing and all the lots will become vacant But i'll still be yammering on Dribbling morsels of realities in a slimy moldy cosmic goop Life's what you want to call it in a folk singer songwriter soup.
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Evelynn's In The Stomach 04:38
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Evelynn's in the stomach now, But She'll come out Evelynn's in Krystal's stomach now, But She'll come out
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She's Right, I'm Wrong 03:58
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When she's right, she's right When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's true and It's here in this song When she's right, she's right When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's all true and It's here in this song When she's right, she's right I might not always acknowledge I might stumble with one foot and drop out of college And I know I shouldn't and she says it'd be best if I wouldn't And don't you know how the saying goes? She really does her best to try and keep me on my toes 'Cause When she's right, she's right When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's true and It's all here in this song 'Cause When she's right, she's right When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's all true and It's all here in this song Yes, My sweet ol' mama Taught me to keep a healthy balance, But I tripped and slipped and poured my water from its chalice And now I don't try and ask for too many favors Nah I'd rather savor what I have and work a diligent labor 'Cause When she's right, she's right When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's true and It's here in this song oh! When she's right, she's right And When she's right, I'm wrong That's right it's all true and It's all here in this song Oh! my sweet sweet woman, She can talk till I go deaf Ain't no joke you'll see that I love her to death And I won't try to rectify every single breath I've got some words of wisdom once in a while but sometimes I'm a real mess.... And i'll admit it'd be good if I started to listen up Cause lately I've been going blind and spillin' more water from my cup I'll admit it'd be good if I started to listen up Cause lately I've been goin' blind and spillin' more water from my cup. Well don't you know? That when she's right, she's right! And when she's right, I'm wrong It's right, it's here in this song When she's right, she's right And when she's right, I'm wrong It's right it's all true and it's all here in this song...
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The Joint Police 06:47
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Yes. Welcome back! I'm glad you were here today Cause today we're going to learn about the musicalities Breakin it down, no brutalities I'm tellin' ya now you'll not get any tallies No! You're gonna get an A-plus cause I got you all figured out one-two one-two with the microphone whatchya gonna do?!? *Skat* Yeah She Rolled us one! Yeah she rolled us one! And we can take as many as we want, cause no one's coming to stop us no one, no one... (Joint Police?) The Joint Police are after us I said The Joint Police are after us But they don't want none, they don't want none (They're never gonna get us) Nah, they don't want none, they don't want none (They're never gonna get us) I said the Joint Police are after us! I said the Joint Police are after us! But They ain't gonna catch us, they ain't gonna catch us! (Keep smoking!) They ain't gonna catch us, they ain't gonna catch us! Now we're off on our distant adventures We're going farther then anyone could ever... (we're on fire!) imagine.. What about it?! We're on fire! Yeah, yeah.. And we're burning it down [a proper SOLO] Oh yeah the joint police are after us... And they're coming to break our arms! (What?!) They're gonna hold us accountable for everything we do... (For all the joints we smoked, [huh?] All the joints we've smoked) Exactly! And now you know! And now you know where we're gonna go! I said the, I said the, I said the!!! i said the i said the i said the! The Joint Police are After Us! (THE JOINT POLICE) The joint police are after us! And they're gonna come down on us hard because, because We've been smoking joints! (Too many joints!) not blunts! The Joint police are after us! I said the joint police are after us! Yeah they're gonna break us all the way down! Till we're nothing, no bodies will be found! The Joint police are coming around! I said the Joint Police are after us I said the (joint police') The joint police! (Joint Police) The Joint Police Joint Police, always on a mission.... (On the go!) But we're always there dreaming (smoking!) and wishing... And they can't stop us, no way, no how! No they can't stop us no cause we're ... No one can stop us now!) we're not stopping for anyone (We're still smoking) we're going, we're like a car... we've got fuel everything you need to burn... (burn!) {SOLO #2} The joint police are still coming for us but we're not gonna (run away!!) run very far... no we don't have no chorus all we say is that we know where we're going, we know what we're showing we got everything, yeah, we're all knowing... [inhalation]
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I'll Never Stop Being Creative 00:49
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I'll never stop being creative! Oh no!

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This is a collection of music I had been working on, writing, producing, and recording since 2016. I had put a lot of this material down to focus on family in 2018. And after another couple of years, I discovered my rough recordings on a burned disc in my car, slightly scratched from wear and tear. Thankfully the data was retrievable from my computer disc drive, and after a long time of sitting on this unreleased material, I've decided to publish it... for myself and for my loved ones, for humanity. These songs are hardly as finalized as I initially wanted, and many of them are demos that I had long hoped to build upon with people. Yet, I couldn't hold them from the world any longer. This album is very nostalgic for me, even now. It embodies a deeply evolved philosophy that I had been cultivating since I became, somewhat, self-aware and connected to a deeper understanding of life and the universe, a philosophy over a decade old at the conception of many of the songs on here. I'm very happy to finally present this to the public and the universe and I hope it brings whomever may find or listen to its contents great joy.

Many Blessings to you All!
Yours Truly, A Mushroom Herder,
CJE

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released December 19, 2021

All Music Written, Performed, Recorded & Produced by Christopher J. Estrada
***With the exception of "Evelynn's In The Stomach" and "The Joint Police"
which were cowritten and performed by Krystal Lynn

Thank you to the many people that have helped to cultivate my own growth through the years of 2016 - 2021:
Nathan Wasserman, Benjamin Keating, Jake Wasserman, Codey Hudson, Catie Sue, Christian Mechwart, Marshall Reed, "Big Chris" Christopher O Moon, Dimitri Nikitopoulos, Tarrick Peyton, Ralph Steven, Linda Gutierrez, Kevin Maguire, The Recycling Crew at the Oregon Country Fair, That old dude who made mushroom honey at the NWSS, The nomads we met in North Carolina at LovEvolution gathering! Natalie Gary and Danielle Sexton for that crazy time in Thailand! The Thai people! My friend Bank in Chiang Mai, Sina Kalt in Switzerland, All the beautiful people in Pai! Thank you to the love of my life Krystal and thank you Evelynn and River! I would also like to thank my Brothers and my Grandfathers for always supporting me with my craft. There are so many people that have helped me manifest this, and I'm forever grateful.

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I'm a North Georgia cat. I grew up there. I spent most of my life there, I admit. This place made me who I am today, and I would not trade those experiences for anything. Essentially I grew up in a very closed off place, but, eventually, I found freedom through music, and the process of documenting what I felt about this place, freely to share with the world. So this is my art. I hope you enjoy. ... more

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