Einstein or No Einstein

by James Clarke Five

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Einstein or No Einstein takes a look at the dubious value of certain populist leaders at a time when responsible leadership is required to deal with the Coronavirus epidemic. The ‘Einstein’ theme is wildly appropriate as it is becomes clearer that we need to act on scientific evidence rather than indulge in the shallow politics of blame and division. Musically, it tips a hat to The Strokes, The Beatles, and the theme from Batman!

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You're gonna screw up
If you'll excuse my tone
Unlamented, rejected, feel it in my bones
You're gonna fall
What a way to lose
And some day they will say you were yesterdays's bad news
Go check your resumée
While I fetch myself a tourniquet

And the ship sails on
the ship sails on
while the band plays on
The ship sails on
Einstein or no Einstein

And so it's come to this
The age of the clown
I'm not talking the country down
I'm talking you down
They must be living in a tree
To fall for your dirty fantasy

And the ship sails on
the ship sails on
while the band plays on
The ship sails on
Einstein or no Einstein
Einstein or no Einstein

I used to get what I could
But now we're coming or your neighbourhood

And the ship sails on
the ship sails on
while the band plays on
The ship sails on
Einstein or no Einstein
Einstein or no Einstein
Let's hope the iceberg's gone

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released May 29, 2020
Written by James Clarke. All instruments, vocals and production by James Clarke

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