Under The Sun, Volume One - The second album by George Jano begins with a collection of 5 songs that make up the first volume, or act one, in what will be a three part album, called Under The Sun.
Cover Design by Olivia Serio, Blind Widow Studios
Under The Sun, Volume One
Put It Down (3:58)
Sticks and Stones (4:51)
You Would (3:40)
Bounce (5:11)
Last Call (4:43)
Dedicated to the life and loving memory of
Brandon Ropiski & “Benny Bear” Williams
Copyright 2021. George Jano Music
“PUT IT DOWN”
Check one, check too many times
You’ve been checking that thing tonight.
Just waiting on a text, thinking about what’s next
Woman, give it a rest.
Look up, look all around
at all the heads down staring at their hands.
Swiping left and to the right
Everybody just wants some likes tonight.
Hey, you, blocking the view
It’s time we address this thing we do.
There’s a human being behind that screen
Just waiting to be seen.
So, quick take the pic or I might get sick.
All of these selfies are so unhealthy.
And I’m too hooked to find a good look for this fake book,
So put it down.
Put it down, put it down.
Be here, be now, and just put it down.
Can we afford not to record?
Exist right now and nothing more?
If you hear that phone ringing, go on and pick it up
But if you would rather be singing along to the song
you don’t have to know the words,
because you can get nothing wrong
If you free your hands and clap along.
Eyes roll as you scroll,
Somewhere a troll takes its toll.
We’re getting further from the youth, further from the truth,
Further from our soul.
There’s nothing in your news feed that you’re going to need
That can’t be found, In this sound, on this ground, just look around
And put it down.
Put it down, put it down.
Be here, be now, and just put it down.
“Sticks and Stones”
Outdoors your invitations lead,
I bare words and words are all I need.
Yeah you’re bigger, won’t you have a seat?
We could sit back and relax, and just have a drink.
Or you could take your swings if you have no voice,
A loaded mind is my only weapon, my only weapon of choice.
Differences and slander on the surface alone can’t be shown in that tone,
You know, there’s peaceful ways to pick a bone.
Save your sticks and save your stones,
Because like your words they do no harm to me.
My friend, can we agree to disagree?
You know we all didn’t fall that far from the tree.
Don’t you think you’re one bad apple?
You might be turning green but why must you be so sour
On this happy hour?
I know you’re not feeling me, but let me tell you
Life is going to be a tragedy for those who feel
And a comedy for those who think.
Save your sticks and save your stones,
Because like your words they do no harm to me.
My friend, can we agree to disagree?
You know we all didn’t fall that far from the tree.
“You would”
You would be moving slow in a motion, picture perfect.
I will try to draw you but you’re drawing me in.
You are dancing bound by fingertips
I want to step into the moment
Make you too, remember this.
Because I know you would.
You would fit perfectly under my left wing,
And I will keep you warm and tucked
Lullabies I’ll sing.
You are singing soulful counter melodies
You’ve gone and harpooned your harmonies
knocked me right off my feet.
Like I knew you would,
Just like I knew you would.
But do I make a move?
Or is it too soon?
I think I’ll wait for you,
Because I know that’s what you would want me to do.
Somehow I know,
I just know you would.
“Bounce”
How come all of the lovers are the best fighters?
Passionate heroes with their superpowers.
And how come my father is nothing like my mother,
But still they keep bouncing back to one another?
Let’s bounce, let’s bounce,
Back to one another, let’s bounce.
How come every challenge needs resolution?
Both of our sides should waive our opposition.
Because we’re stuck in tug-of-war and we are the anchors
We ain’t going far so let’s come together.
Let’s bounce, let’s bounce,
Back to one another because
I need you right here by my side,
we could let our faults collide.
Even across this great divide,
I know you’ll be bouncing back in good time
Or I think you should try
Bouncing back to my side.
Haters love to rock so we must learn how to roll.
Together we are “maters” bound by one soul.
Against all odds we should roll together
You and I versus the world could not get any better.
Let’s bounce, let’s bounce,
Back to one another because
I need you right here by my side,
we could let our faults collide.
Even across this great divide,
I know you’re going to be bouncing back in good time.
Or I think you should try
So let’s bounce.
“Last Call”
Last call, I pick up my phone
She asks if I’m all alone,
and if so would I please stop by on my way home?
Wrapped up in bed, covering up the troubles in her head
I bet she’s wishing now she would’ve listen to the words I said.
How many times must I tell you that I love you,
Before you let me love you so?
Where is your man?
Does he know of your back up plan?
B or C, it never bothered me,
Because you know I’m always on hand.
So I heed the call.
Who would’ve known that your plans would fall through
And right into where they should’ve been all along?
How many times must I tell you that I love you,
Before you let me love you so?
And how many times must you leave me feeling lonely,
Before I am the one to let go?
This is the last call, this is the last call,
This is the last call that I’m ever picking up for.
This is the last call I give my all to you.
How many times must I say I love you?
This is the last call that I’m ever picking up for.
Spare the romance,
she said she’s given love it’s last chance.
If she can’t have her way than in love,
She’ll never dance.
Never dance.
All Songs and Lyrics Written by George Janouris
copyright 2021 George Jano Music