Isolated Extrovert (Bandcamp Deluxe Edition)

by MC Tai Pwon

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1.
Watch Me! 02:58
Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ work hard, try to say “stop it” (Sorry, the number you have dialed is not respondin’! Hahaha!) Out on a limb - branch - make a deposit I posit it’s time to clean the skellies out my closet I had some patience in here, once, but I lost it If you’ve picked it up, go ahead and toss it I’m ready to get a little messy, make an impression Steppin’ in the session, I’m stressin’, but still progressin’ The lesson embedded beneath the flesh is all I’m flexin’ Expressin’ myself. You should try it; it’s so refreshin’ Watch me! Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ work hard, don’t try to top it (This is your captain speaking: stay outta the fuckin’ cockpit!) Don’t knock it, clock what I’m wearing and try to mock it I rock it. Clothes have no gender, so I’ma cop it And crop it, tear it, and rip it to make my (bawk!) fit Aww, shit! Best pay attention to what I got writ! Spilling the thrill on ‘em, taking my pills, and then filling the page with the killer shit Filling it in with a bit of the gibberish I’ve never been a minimalist If you’re keeping a list, append this: I’ll do it in my sleep; I’m a lyric somniloquist But I’ll be back in a little bit, ‘Cause I’m on that chronic illness shit Watch me! Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ rock till the lights off, watch it I’m just kidding, I ain’t got no fuckin’ off switch Watch me! I’ll figure it out, and then scribble it out - give me the benefit of the doubt I’m one and the other, the father, the mother - believe what comes out of my mouth I’m in the between and I mean it! I speak and repeat it - you listening now? Now you know what I’m about (Now you know what I’m about) Watch me! Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ work hard, don’t try to stop it (This is your captain speaking: stay outta the fuckin’ cockpit!) We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ rock till the lights off, watch it I’m just kidding, I ain’t got no fuckin’ off switch
2.
Stay Safe 03:11
Tai Pwon got a chip, and it ain’t in a cookie Break it down, like a page in a textbook be 8-bit vibe like Anamanaguchi Helluva lotta bad, and not a lotta bougie Last year’s plans: this year’s sad movies Dunno what I’m feelin’ but it’s anything but groovy Anybody moving? Rather be snoozing No boozing or schmoozing, just self-soothing Truly, what a sad sight, on a Friday night Exoskeleton dwellin’, like a trilobite Takin’ a bite of life is takin’ a risk and lightin’ dynamite But I might fight if the light’s right - sike! I’m outta spoons, and it might be trite But I swear that life’s not fair; no, not quite You feel it too, right? Gloom from the blight bite? Doomscrolling in my room, terabyte nightlight I... just wanna reconnect, because it’s how I get- By... the way, I know you’re tryin’a do your best; that’s all- Right... away, we gonna chill next chance I get; till then, it’s on- Ice... the pain, and most importantly, just- Stay safe Stay safe Stay safe Till we meet again Stay safe ‘Cause I need you, friend Stay safe Feelin’ like I say that all the time, these days I define these days by the ways that I don’t break Bo said that boredom is a crime, these days Well, if that’s the case, better incarcerate me, babe! Wait! I didn’t mean it, okay? Is there a fine I can pay? No, I’m broke! Take me away! Can’t even afford to give the time of the day Got a rhyme in my head to transcribe, posthaste Bad ADD day! I’ll forget it if I wait! Can I phase my brain into a prior state? Ope, nope, there it went. GREAT! It’s like I didn’t take my Dexmethylphenidate! Seems we all gotta medicate Meditate, wait, twiddle thumbs, pause, hesitate Bide time, while your mind’s goin’ renegade How much longer till we get something to celebrate? I... don’t wanna stick my neck out, I just wanna get- By... the time I’m off of work, I don’t know how to feel- Right... by my side is my wife; we’ll put the outside world on- Ice... the pain, and do one thing for me: just- Stay safe Stay safe Stay safe Till we meet again Stay safe ‘Cause I need you, friend Stay safe! Stay safe! Stay safe Stay safe You got a part of my heart; keep it safe for me Though we are far apart, stay safe for me Be smart, make art, keep it safe for me No matter how hard, stay safe for me! Stay safe Stay safe Stay safe Till we meet again Stay safe ‘Cause I need you, friend Stay safe Stay safe Stay safe Stay safe
3.
Baby, get lost with me, sauced with me Don’t worry ‘bout the cost with me Let me get across my philosophy I got to be where nobody is the boss of me I’m off, I’m free! You wanna come along with me? See I’m givin’ you the chance of a lifetime Girl, why you lookin’ askance? Let your light shine It’s the right time, ma’am, for the bright minds What could go wrong if we dance on the right vibes? Cotton candy in the sky Cloudy with a chance of apple pie Stay with me and be my alibi They’ll never find us here Don’t call it a fantasy; it’s sweet candy, see? Man, I think the pink sky’s got a plan for me Let’s blow this banana stand, kablam! Yippee! Gonna get out of a jam into a jamboree Take a glance with me, into our sugar-cloud future Waiting for a wake-up call? I’ll be a rooster Fresh-squeezed juicer, real mood booster Let me get you looser, it’s just me and you, girl Cotton candy in the sky Cloudy with a chance of apple pie Stay with me and we will be just fine They’ll never find us here It’s the best sunset you’ve ever seen A fantasy made real A bright lit stage, or a silver screen For those who think and feel... The cotton candy in the sky Cloudy with a chance of apple pie Just don’t stop to wonder how or why They’ll never find us here I’ll keep runnin’ while the band’s strummin’ and drummin’ I’ll keep sunnin’ on the beach, keep whistlin’ and hummin’ It beats recognizing the dream’s ‘bout to be done in And that I can’t have everything that I ever wanted It’s like taffy, pullin’ in another direction It’s like chocolate, coverin’ up each imperfection It’s like bubblegum, poppin’ and releasin’ a lesson It’s like cotton candy meltin’ till we see the sun is settin’ Cotton candy in the sky Cloudy with a chance of apple pie Wishing we could leave the past behind They’ll never find us here So take a deep breath, and turn the page On a fantasy made real It’s Neverland, so we’ll never age, And never have to feel Anything but cotton candy in the sky Warmer than a homemade apple pie Far away but I can dream, can’t I? I can just be here
4.
Human Error 03:01
(Human error) Stop me if I’m talkin’ out my ass I’m tryin’a keep it classy I know I got a noisy voice That’s big, and bold, and brassy I grew up in Texas, And that Southern Boy-slash-Belle shit’s lasting Sometimes raspy; I got allergies, ‘Cause Texas - yeah, that last thing Please listen up, motherfuckers There’s just one thing I’m asking You need self love, ain’t got enough Let’s pump it up - you grab me? ‘Cause we’re all flawed, and odd, And naughty - sometimes even nasty! But it’s that uniquely freaky shit That makes you you - don’t @ me! You gotta catch yourself, ‘Cause one mistake can’t last forever Please don’t attack yourself For simply wantin’ somethin’ better Look at your valid self Can’t make a better you - no, never We all got something wrong Just chalk it up to- (Human error) Human error Hey! Human error Human error Hey! Human error I know that you’re dwellin’ on the past I mean, it’s so hard not to But look, you got a crown to snatch Bad bitch, you know you got to Yes, take your time, until You’re primed to shine, ‘cause it’s a lot to Just up and ask, but I think that’s The kinda task you’re up to! It’s time to be authentic, Trash the mask, and try to cut through You’re worthy to be seen and heard As no one else, but just you Let’s break the damn, unjam it, Slam it, twist the cap to unscrew Let’s meet the real you, Unseal you, and ask you “what do?” Time to respect yourself Express yourself with each endeavor No need to repress yourself ‘Round here, there ain’t no cause for terror Let’s check your mental health, And pave the way to make it better There ain’t no shame, Because it’s natural; it’s- (Human error) Human error Hey! Human error Human error Hey! Human error, baby! Oh-oh, a little more time, and You’ll be shinin’, So keep fightin’, And keep risin’ Come on, come on, come on You know it’s- (Human error)
5.
..-. . .- .-. Two ships passing, signals blasting S.O.S., interesting, arresting, and lasting Impressionistic expression, impressively outclassing Shattering happiness, melting and cracking the wax wings Nightmare inducing, snatching up loose dreams, Tugging on heartstrings like pizzicato harp pings Stomach drops to your socks as the tube sings You're seeing new things, but no true things (Foxtrot) Focus on the sounds, the vibrations (Echo) Elevation, heightened sensations (Alpha) All around you, drowning your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations (Foxtrot) Focus on the sounds, the vibrations (Echo) Elevation, heightened sensations (Alpha) All around you, drowning your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations Short wave, bouncing off the ‘sphere like a death ray Didn’t hear the rest, eh? Try again the next day Let’s pray to the freaky frequency divini-tay Secret figures in disguise, they disseminate Relic of the Cold War, hidden missile cohort Echoing the coordinates so they forewarned Livin’ in a storm fort, keepin’ the report short Seekers of the lore barely even on the scoreboard Good gracious, it ain't efficacious To displace yourself; the station's too spacious, Floods entire nations, makes mental abrasions Who could have made such invasive creations? Heed the stations, bless the stations, Need the stations, caress the stations Each interpretation breeds desperation, And you can't escape from these brain desecrations (Foxtrot) Feel it in the ground, the vibrations (Echo) Exhilaration, heightened sensations (Alpha) Above the clouds, a trial for your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations (Foxtrot) Feel it in the ground, the vibrations (Echo) Exhilaration, heightened sensations (Alpha) Above the clouds, a trial for your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations (2, 0, 2, 1, The place is here, the time is now) I guess you could call it “arithmoradiophobia,” Plus the staticky scratch is triggering my misophonia But I’m learning the sequence, and I’m transmitting the tone to ya Every piece of Exodia getting closer to owning ya Whoa... I’m just waiting for the cipher to download I’m cracking the code and then going to town, so Don’t be mad when I run the underground zone You’ll hear the voice that I hear in my head now! Let’s go! (Foxtrot) Focus on the sounds, the vibrations (Echo) Elevation, heightened sensations (Alpha) All around you, drowning your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations (Foxtrot) Feel it in the ground, the vibrations (Echo) Exhilaration, heightened sensations (Alpha) Above the clouds, a trial for your patience (Romeo) Run to higher ground, from the numbers stations (You can run, but you can’t hide! You can run, but you can’t hide! You can run, but you can’t hide! Ah-come on, come on, woop!)
6.
So you say I’m too strange, And you’re unwilling to change I suppose now I know who my friends are West of hate, out of range Different place, disengaged I can see, finally, who my friends are I guess that I’m subversive, and worse Than the person you wish you could hurt, And I’m a burden; I make you uncertain Worthless and absurd I flirt with danger, I’m skirting the painful Truth you claim you’ve never heard I’m too assertive; I need to herd in My careless words Abrasive and impatient? Blind to implications? My train is in the station, Undergoing maintenance? Or maybe you hate ‘cause you lack the qualifications To make a change in this nation - The kind I’m finally tasting, oh no! Oh no, hate to see you go, (Eh, but like, do I really, though?) But you know you had me feeling low (So low, so low, so low) Oh no, can’t wait to see you go (Get gone, get lost, just go) ‘Cause I know, on my own, (Make it so) I can shine, I can glow So you say I’m too strange, And you’re unwilling to change I suppose now I know who my friends are West of hate, out of range Different place, disengaged I can see, finally, who my friends are I’ll keep on using my privilege to help those who have less I’ll keep on wearing a dress, and keep on making you guess I’ll express all my stress in the best of my text I request you sequester your mess with your steps I decline your access to observe my success You have tested my patience and wrecked what was left I’m bereft of the rest; I’mma check my largesse, Keep my heart in my chest There’s the door; be my guest So you say I’m too strange, And you’re unwilling to change I suppose now I know who my friends are West of hate, out of range Different place, disengaged I can see, finally, who my friends are
7.
We- we gonna ski fast with the Fonz, Master the talk, sass in the walk Fast, till they pass out from the shock Rap, though they balk; pack all the stock Stashed in a backpack, with a snack Dash down the block Yeah, we over the top, loaded and locked Overblown, overgrown thoughts Getting caught in a comb through my mop top, And they don’t stop with the shot clock No, they mob shops, and they roam till they drop Woop! We about to get exaggerated, aggravated, Mad elevated, elated, unable to be evaded In colors saturated, like we was ‘80s dated Rated “P” for “parading on a wave” Let’s get obliterated! It’s now or never, baby! It’d be devastating If hesitating and waiting Delayed it getting titillating! I sound so scintillating, talented, twitterpating A little grating, if you’re afraid of innovating, ‘Cause I’m about to look death in the face, and- Jump that shark! Been goin’ on so long, I’m ‘bout to Jump that shark! And if I bomb, I bomb - still gotta Jump that shark! Ain’t nothing wrong with bombast, I’mma Jump that shark! I’m goin’ off with Jaws, I’m gonna Jump that shark! No more twiddling thumbs, Or tapping tippy-toes; here it goes Bit of a boast, but I’m ridiculous And everybody knows that I deliver The silly flows, AND the killer flows The venue explodes, When the rhythm overloads the system So I give a little hello to the mixer, And I show him some contrition, But know that he ain’t listening, ‘Cause he’s fixing shit Mosey ‘cross the floor, To get a sip - no inhibitions When I go back to my business: Lyrical exagger-ish-ion Woop! We gonna go a little daft in the punk You don’t have to get drunk, But you can if you want, ‘Cause I’m not your mother, sucker Pack up my gear, And put it back in the trunk, And go back to my bunk I’m yucking it up! I go back in front of others! I know I might be overtaxing my luck, But I can’t give a what Ain’t passing the buck, ‘Cause I’m stuck to my guns It’s fun, it’s fast - let’s run It packs a punch, With no practice run Get back here, son! Let’s- Jump that shark! Been goin’ on so long, I’m ‘bout to Jump that shark! And if I bomb, I bomb - still gotta Jump that shark! Ain’t nothing wrong with bombast, I’mma Jump that shark! I’m goin’ off with Jaws, I’m gonna Jump that shark! Suspend your disbelief I already turned over this leaf I don’t think you want beef With someone as outrageous as me Can’t hurt my self esteem I’m post-cringe, posting surreality It’s time to water ski Across this awesome shark, I decree! Jump that shark! Been goin’ on so long, I’m ‘bout to Jump that shark! And if I bomb, I bomb - still gotta Jump that shark! Ain’t nothing wrong with bombast, I’mma Jump that shark! I’m goin’ off with Jaws, I’m gonna Jump that shark!
8.
Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ work hard, try to say “stop it” (Sorry, the number you have dialed is not respondin’! Hahaha!) Out on a limb - branch - make a deposit I posit it’s time to clean the skellies out my closet I had some patience in here, once, but I lost it If you’ve picked it up, go ahead and toss it I’m ready to get a little messy, make an impression Steppin’ in the session, I’m stressin’, but still progressin’ The lesson embedded beneath the flesh is all I’m flexin’ Expressin’ myself. You should try it; it’s so refreshin’ Watch me! Watch me! We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ work hard, don’t try to top it (This is your captain speaking: stay outta the fuckin’ cockpit!) Don’t knock it, clock what I’m wearing and try to mock it I rock it. Clothes have no gender, so I’ma cop it And crop it, tear it, and rip it to make my (bawk!) fit Aww, shit! Best pay attention to what I got writ! Spilling the thrill on ‘em, taking my pills, and then filling the page with the killer shit Filling it in with a bit of the gibberish I’ve never been a minimalist If you’re keeping a list, append this: I’ll do it in my sleep; I’m a lyric somniloquist But I’ll be back in a little bit, ‘Cause I’m on that chronic illness shit (Watch me!) I’ll figure it out, and then scribble it out - give me the benefit of the doubt I’m one and the other, the father, the mother - believe what comes out of my mouth (Watch me!) I’m in the between and I mean it! I speak and repeat it - you listening now? We gon’ burn that bridge while we cross it We gon’ build that high-stakes profit We gon’ rock till the lights off, watch it I’m just kidding, I ain’t got no fuckin’ off switch

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IT'S FINALLY HEEEERE!! I am so proud of this album, and I hope you're excited to hear it! This version, only here on my Bandcamp site, includes the following extras:

- A full-color digital (PDF) booklet with liner notes, hilarious photos, special thanks, and even a poem!
- Instrumental versions of every track, and karaoke versions (with backing vocals) of Watch Me! and Stay Safe!
- MP3+G and video karaoke files with synced lyrics for those same two songs!
- Early stream/download access to ShadowStar's amazing remix of Watch Me!, when you preorder!
- A deeper understanding of the human condition!*

*Not guaranteed. Results may vary.

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released February 14, 2022

I (Tai Jackson Pritchett / MC Tai Pwon) wrote all the lyrics, performed all the vocals, and composed / recorded / produced all the music, except in these cases:

Watch Me!
Megan Pritchett / Pols Voice - additional composition.

Stay Safe
Megan Pritchett / Pols Voice - backing vocals, additional composition.

Sugar Cloud Future (feat. Pols Voice)
Megan Pritchett / Pols Voice - lead female vocals, additional composition.

Numbers Stations
Contains public domain samples of real numbers stations, collected by myself and others.

West of Friends (feat. Pols Voice & Stevie Trudell)
Megan Pritchett / Pols Voice - piano, lead female vocals, additional composition.
Stevie Trudell - acoustic guitar soloing (composition and performance).

Jumping the Shark
Contains a public domain sample of underwater ambiance, captured by user "yosarrian" on Freesound.org

Watch Me! (ShadowStar "Concentrated Ego" Remix)
Dylan Lohrstorfer / ShadowStar - a seriously dope-as-hell remix.



All tracks except the remix were mixed and mastered by the amazing RAVN MUSIC. (fiverr.com/ravnmusic)

The karaoke files for Watch Me! and Stay Safe were produced from official audio by Funbox Karaoke (YouTube/Patreon) and Karaokear (YouTube/Fiverr), respectively.

Cover and booklet photography by Laura Derrick, with assistance from John Pritchett. Wardrobe courtesy of Rai Atomick, Stephanie Smuts, and @SerenitySiren88.

Cover and booklet design by yours truly.

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Tai Pritchett, A.K.A. MC Tai Pwon: ATX rapper / singer / musician, specializing in fast flows, cheeky rhymes, and a little bit of nerdcore.

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