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Der Spiegel - Marcus von Rittberg | Molly Malone's L.A. 10/5/19

"Watermill of Life" Verse 1 Lessons are best before they’re learned Mistakes before they’re made Knowledge is best when at its wits Memories when they fade Trust is best before betrayal People before they’ve grown Friends are best before they're made Seeds before they’re sown Talent is best before it’s caught Work before it’s done Goals are best before they’re met Acceptance when there’s none C...

I was very moved after watching the 15 year old climate activist Greta Thunberg speak in front of the UN so I decided to write a song for her. "Greta" © 2019 I saw you speaking on TV. You sounded just like AOC Travelled far, now in New York Remind me of a younger Bjork You wrote a speech for the UN It’s our leaders you’ll condemn You don’t believe our EPA Laugh at leaders with toupees You’re on...

"Phantom Pain" © 2019 There are phantoms in my head Phantoms in my, villains I have bred There are creatures in my head Creatures in my, giants I have fed Critters in my head Scratching in my, scratching in my head There is a fire that has spread A fire that I, a fever that I dread Phantom pain’s a shark Staring in the dark Pain without a limb Hiding in the dim Phantom in my skull Spreading in ...

"The Ship" Verse 1 She could read my mind I would come to find Deep and hungry eyes Beauty and black lies Planting seeds of fear My mind's the ship you steer Shadows of deceit Heart just skipped a beat Pre-Chorus She denies my jealous accusations Calming my mind with her sensual sedation Chorus You never meant to love me But now I'm out the door I didn't believe you I hated you and adored You s...

When I was almost finished with the lyrics, a pirate ship popped into my head while meditating. After contemplating how a pirate ship could fit into a politically inspired song, I remembered “Jenny The Pirate”, a song from the “Three Penny Opera” by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. Nina Simone does an amazing cover of it. "Jenny" © 2019 He hates the sick and the poor The kind and the gentle Keeps...

"Watermill of Life" Verse 1 Lessons are best before they’re learned Mistakes before they’re made Knowledge is best when at its wits Memories when they fade Trust is best before betrayal People before they’ve grown Friends are best before they're made Seeds before they’re sown Talent is best before it’s caught Work before it’s done Goals are best before they’re met Acceptance when there’s none C...

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Marcus von Rittberg - Warmth | Bar Lubitsch, LA 7/23/19

I was very moved after watching the 15 year old climate activist Greta Thunberg speak in front of the UN so I decided to write a song for her. "Greta" © 2019 I saw you speaking on TV. You sounded just like AOC Travelled far, now in New York Remind me of a younger Bjork You wrote a speech for the UN It’s our leaders you’ll condemn You don’t believe our EPA Laugh at leaders with toupees You’re on...

"Phantom Pain" © 2019 There are phantoms in my head Phantoms in my, villains I have bred There are creatures in my head Creatures in my, giants I have fed Critters in my head Scratching in my, scratching in my head There is a fire that has spread A fire that I, a fever that I dread Phantom pain’s a shark Staring in the dark Pain without a limb Hiding in the dim Phantom in my skull Spreading in ...

When I was almost finished with the lyrics, a pirate ship popped into my head while meditating. After contemplating how a pirate ship could fit into a politically inspired song, I remembered “Jenny The Pirate”, a song from the “Three Penny Opera” by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. Nina Simone does an amazing cover of it. "Jenny" © 2019 He hates the sick and the poor The kind and the gentle Keeps...

Marcus von Rittberg - Lucid Dream | Lot 1 Cafe L.A. 02/21/19

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Marcus von Rittberg - The Ship | Lot 1 Cafe L.A. 02/21/19

Marcus von Rittberg - Warmth | Lot 1 Cafe L.A. 02/21/19

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