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Get On the Boat

from Global Search Party by Walter Ehresman

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A jazzy classic rock number that takes an ironic look at China's upcoming economic world dominance, this one really shows--once again--the Steely Dan influence on Ehresman's work over the years.

Ehresman adds: "It's also about how Trump (the current trade war notwithstanding) really envies the ability of China's authoritarian leaders to take pesky citizens out to the alley and shoot 'em in the back of the head.....But the song's got a perky beat and you can dance to it, so don't let the lyrics stop you."

Click here for the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWTaU7D0Ut4

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Get On the Boat
(© 2019 Walter Ehresman)

An ancient culture is looking at you;
They play the long game, not “likes” and YouTube;
Not chasing the West, but they’ll be the boss soon.
Let’s go!

The Orange Man likes the cut of their jib;
No time for the tea leaves while flexing his fib;
Throw out those human rights and that women’s lib;
Let’s go!

Get on the boat—we’ve seen the writing on the wall;
Shack up with your Rosetta Stone—it’s time for deference, y’all;
--Yes, it’s hierarchy time, with an Eastern flair;
--The ripples are here if you don’t go there;
--They’ve bought all our debt, and it’s laissez-faire;
Let’s go!

I see the signs, now, whatever I do;
The sticks are all thrown—not auspicious for you;
And that scar from ’02 now looks Chinese, too;
Let’s go!

Get on the boat—we’ve seen the writing on the wall;
Shack up with your Rosetta Stone—it’s time for deference, y’all;
--Yes, it’s hierarchy time, with an Eastern flair;
--The ripples are here if you don’t go there;
--They’ve bought all our debt, and it’s buyer beware;
Let’s go!

credits

from Global Search Party, released May 20, 2020
Walter Ehresman: vocals & key-controlled vocals, electric 6 & 12-string guitars, 5-string electric bass, keyboards & key percussion, drum machine programming, sequencing.

Special guest: Rob Ramsey--background vocals.

Produced by Walter Ehresman at Snipe Bog Studios, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

p. 2020 Walter Ehresman. Snipe Bog Records.

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Walter Ehresman San Miguel De Allende, Mexico

Called "the quintessential Austin DIY artist" by famed local disc jockey Charlie Martin , Walter Ehresman was an eccentric presence in the Austin music scene from the '80s until his 2015 move to Mexico. A prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist...and a restless musical spirit, always looking for something new, expressed with fearlessly honest, socially-conscious lyrics. ... more

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