The Fool is an epic, thoroughly composed album of musical experiences referencing the 0 card in tarot, birth and new beginnings, as well as random subjects you've come to love and expect from the uniqueness of John Paul Sharp's craft of songwriting and recording simultaneously. Fantastical and full of feeling, these vocal songs are difficult to sing, but wonderful to hear as he blends classical, pop, rock, and soul into one voice. 1. This Is Our Time Ladies and gentlemen, it's about time ... Break out your gayest friend and get 'im real high 'cause he'll get married on the square with marijuana there And we all know which way the wind blows It's gonna' be merry! Say goodbye to all that jive of livin' in the past - livin' in the past! Sistren 'n Brethrn' - ain't it 'bout time! Ain't you so glad to feel free in this life? It's just a shame it had to be in this economy Where folks are poor - hope our freedom brings fortune! It's a little bit scary! Say goodbye to all that jive of livin' in the past - livin' in the past! I want to be serious for a moment of your time I want you to know I'm so glad to be alive this is it, precious time,it's our time, this is it, it's our moment, there's no time to time (this is a new age, a new age of love, oh, woah.) this is our time, precious time, it's our time, this is it it's our moment, no time to waste, oh, woah. Ladies and gentlemen, it's about time ... Break out your gayest friend and get 'im real high 'cause he'll get married on the square with marijuana there And we all know which way the wind blows he's a little bit scary! ;D Say goodbye to all that jive of livin' in the past - livin' in the past! livin in the, livin' in the past, the past, the past, the past, the past, this past. 2. We Are The Fool You are so sad like me Hold out your hand, let's see ... marching t'ward the cliff ... for all of eternity ... oh, look! we are the fool we don't see it when we fall, we tumble like a rock into the ocean suffocatin' ev'ry thought and ev'ry breath we take, drownin' in emotion just when we think our time is over we come to find we're startin' over and we always come to fall again. You are so sad like me, oh Hold out your hand, let's see! ... marching t'ward the cliff ... for all of eternity ... oh, we are the fool 3. productive day, amazing night i have to say, it was just right it was a time i will look back on for many years, many years to come but when you approached me with such disregard such disrespecting, you really caught me off-guard passive-aggressive, you just stormed off you just stormed off ... there was a time that kinda' talk used to get me, used to set me off but today, i'm glad to say, i've come a long, long way from those toxic, bitter days even still, i must admit, you got to my soft spot your petty pill i had to swallow cannot be forgot you must be jealous take a bow, you had your time but last night was not your night 'cause it was mine. 4. Strain I heard something pass your lips - what was that you said? I can barely hear your voice from all the trash coming out of your head. Hark, the herald angels sing, what was that you said? Competition is a healthy thing unless you're second best, oh! You know I'm sure I've seen your kind a hundred million different times, When I was your age, not long ago, and there's something you should know: You're not runnin' the show alone. Oh, no. Confidence is measured in the little steps we make, and I'm not confident you know where you are, because you're steppin' on my shoes, all over my truth. Oh, baby, don't you lie to me, Oh, baby, baby, don't you lie to me. Don't you know, I can see, I can see, I can see what you be. But I won't let you conquer my thoughts, I won't let you fall alone. I won't let you fall I won't let you fall I won't let you fall alone. I've been dealing with you every day You're a strain on my heart every day And my wish for you from this moment on: Just get out of my way. 5. I know that you're hurting It's not all that bad take some time to clear your mind think of it as learning how to rearrange your mind in different parts one for every heart, one for every heart, so when you get hit and you don't even know, sometimes, you know you'll never be completely alone, oh, you know take some time to clear your mind certain stares and shady side-ways looks never did us any good i don't wanna' feel this way, so suspicious every day, hey-hey, yeah I know that you're hurting It's not all that bad take some time to clear your mind think of it as learning how to rearrange your mind in different parts one for every heart, one for every heart, so when you get hit and you don't even know, sometimes, you know you'll never be completely alone, oh, you know take some time to clear your mind 6. Fresh Start gonna' put my hair up tight rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' make sure it all look right rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' gonna' put my make sure it put on my pretty clothes rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin', yeah. gonna' see what it's all about rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' c'mon, we gotta' get out rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' feel the sunshine, feel the rain clouds feel it all upon your face rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' don't matter what you did don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter what you said don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter it's a clean slate, it's a clean break to break off from what was yesterday don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter don't matter think of all the fun (think of all the fun) we would come along (we would come along) all the people in the show that we will get to know (get to know) it takes a lot for us to start again it takes a lot to lose control it takes a lot to lose our hearts again fresh start ... fresh start ... fresh start ... fresh start ... 7. The Bunny Hip-Hop Rabbit 3: Yeah, this one goes out to all those REAL rabbits out there! Rabbit 2: No fake bunnies in our crib, that’s right, yeah! Rabbit 1: One Rabbit 2: Two Rabbit 1: One Rabbit 2: Two Rabbit 3: Three! Rabbit 1: Yo, I’m Rabbit One. Rabbit 2: And I’m Rabbit Two! Rabbit 3: And I’m Rabbit Three and we bring good news! Rabbit 1: There’s a new dance there’s a new chance Rabbit 2: To get off your back feet and hip-hop to the beat Rabbit 3: Not to worry, we’ll show you how but first Rabbit 1: Get up and get out and get yourself ready to Rabbit 2: Get your groove on, it’s time to dance Rabbit 3: And here’s how you do it with a bit of class! Rabbit 1 & 3: X2 Do the Bunny-Hip-Hop, Do the Bunny-Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, To the Hop-Hip All the bunnies don’t stop, all the bunnies don’t stop, ‘cause when you’re real that’s all you got (SIMULTANEOUSLY) Rabbit 2: Hop, do the Bunny Hip-Hop, Hop, do the Bunny Hip-Hop Rabbit 2: GURRRRL Rabbit 3: Well if ya’ got confused, don’t get the blues Rabbit 2: We’re about to show you how to do all the moves All Rabbits: Now, slide to left and slide to the right Rabbit 1: And hip-hip-hippity-hop-hop-hop and let your troubles drop Rabbit 2: And get healthy, get happy, Rabbit 1: get your bones in a shake Rabbit 3: And let your right foot quake Let everyone know you got somethin’ to say Rabbit 1: It’s easy to do once you get the hang Rabbit 2: And if you don’t quite get it, don’t be ashamed Rabbit 3: We’re gonna’ do it again so get your game face on All Rabbit: Even if you must stay still, you can sing along! Rabbit 1 & 3: X4 Do the Bunny-Hip-Hop, Do the Bunny-Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, To the Hop-Hip All the bunnies don’t stop, all the bunnies don’t stop, ‘cause when you’re real that’s all you got (SIMULTANEOUSLY) Rabbit 2: X2 Hop, do the Bunny Hip-Hop, Hop, do the Bunny Hip-Hop 8. Momz Thank you, mom. Your support means the world And I support what you want in your world. My wish for you is to follow your heart. And no matter where you are, You will always be my mom, so, I will always and forever love you. --Mom's Voice Mail-- "Well, I waited all day, it's 10 o'clock here, so I figured it was 8 o'clock there. ♫ Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Johnny, happy birthday to you ... and many more ♫ Hope everything's going well, hope you got the card in the mail, if you don't get it today, try to tomorrow, anyway, talk to you later, bye-bye." And no matter where you are, You will always be my mom, so, I will always and forever love you. 9. Play I don’t want to go outside Rather stay in here and hide The darkness feeds my soul I love the solitude, love the cold Get out the vices; here we come Reclaim the throne of fun If only just for a few though I’d rather have the afternoon I want the sun to stay away I like the rain and clouds this way It gives me a good excuse And the lighting gets me in the mood to play And I’m wantin’ to play It doesn’t matter what you’ve got goin’ on, You just keep on playin’ your favorite song I’m not doin’ it for them I’mma’ do it for myself and if they like what they feel it’s a bonus not a requisite Never perfect all this time Never polished to that shine but look at all that I’ve done just imagine what has yet to come So predictable, so same I don’t want to play that game but even if it’s all true it’s okay with me, I’m in the mood to play And I’m wantin’ to play If you come back for me, I promise I won’t let you down i’ll never leave you high and dry and when you’re feelin’ blue, I promise you, ya’ won’t regret it just sing yourself this little song: It doesn’t matter what you’ve got goin’ on, You just keep on playin’ your favorite song (x3) 10. Oh, My Goodness! I'm not afraid of much of anything, anything that I can see is fine with me- it's when I'm in the dark that I lose control. I love a hold of reality, seeing things I should not see hearing things that are strange to me hearing things that are strange to me oh, my goodness, my imagination gets the best of me! I'm so silly shaking in my boots, but it's so scary out! my mother always told me not to be afraid of what's unknown but I can't help to wonder what is out there and is it safe to be alone in the dark all by myself, lookin' around - I should have some help here I don't like this one bit at all not one bit at all oh, my goodness, my imagination gets the best of me! I'm so silly shaking in my boots, but it's so scary out! 11. Turn It Around even when you think that no one's listening even when you think they are wrong even when you think the tide is turning out their way, no matter what you say, hey, and even though you thought everyone you loved was fighting on your side even though you think the world is out to get you even though you think you're all alone even though you think it's hopeless, I want you to know you can turn it around turn it around turn it around you can turn it around turn it around turn it around, if you want ... turn it around (turn it around) turn it around (oooh, hooo) you can turn it around you can turn it around 12. Love, Abstract (with Saya Jean Burchfield) Ghost of Suzanne: These b**ches never change. They keep on fighting about the same old thing. It ain't that hard to figure out. If they just listened to each other, they could work it out - But then again, what's the use? No one never heard me, so I just cut myself loose. And now that I'm gone, now that you can hear me sing my song, oh, my little baby, I'm so glad to have you near. 13. Landing everyone has a means, everything has an end a'somethin' tells me we are about to land ... and i'm so glad to have had you as my friend, ho so let's enjoy the last few minutes we have left, please ... (scat) i love you and you love me i love you and you love me everyone has a means, everything has an end a'somethin' tells me we are about to land ... 14. The Magician Music and Melody by Paul Michael Escalante Lyrics and Production by John Paul Sharp gettin' tired of falling like a stone gettin' tired of landin on the road gettin' tired of ev'rything that's whole gettin' tired of ev'rything that's pure just then a spirit formed from out of nowhere with just a chuckle he arrived, and then he bellowed, "I know what it is that ails you - You need a home to call your own. And with a wave of my wand, I can shelter your heart. It's okay - what say you - do you want to learn?" I know I may not ever mend these bruises, but if I do not do a thing, I may not make it to another season, so I've got nothing to lose! And with a wave of my wand, I can build up a wall at the edge of the cliff, so we will never fall again! And with that, he raised his hat, nodded goodbye, "Until next time," he said, "whatever you do, keep it up and you will have a house up in the sky, high up in the sky!" 15. F On a Rocket Ship *Bonus Track (***THIS RHYTHM IS RATED R***) Intro Launch Audio: 10, 9, ignition sequence starts, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, all engine running, lift off! we have a lift off! 32 minutes past the hour tower cleared (thank you) (gave us a magnificent ride) Oh, God, I can't wait to get out there so I can sneak me a hit 'cause I just can't catch a break girl, oh, and I'm tired of all their talkin' sh*t. And they say I'm just a fag on a rocket ship Just along for the ride, well, let me tell you this old fag on this rocket ship, oh, is tired of all the lies and i'm ready to bring them down to size, oh, ho! So, let me tell you 'bout this guy I work with - his name is Jeremy - he's always talkin' 'bout his b**ches when we're supposed to be concentrating on our training for Material Discovery. And then he said, "I bet you want to sleep with all the guys, including me - is that why you enrolled? HA HA, HA HA, HA HA, HA HA! *ugh* ... God ... I am not some fag on a rocket ship, oh, I have feelings too! And let me say before you opened your mouth, you sucked. Even then, I knew you were open for a hate f**k. Well, I might just hit you up! 16. Arcturis *Bonus Track Music & Lyrics by Paul Escalante Backup Vocals and Mastering by John Paul Sharp animal attractions set a chain reaction feelin' the beat that's so me feels like I"m gonna' make it happen finally enactin' what I wanna' be exactin' feeling the beat that's so me, so me, oh yeah, I'm gonna' make it happen what of it, anyway? and what of it, if anything at all? wildly exciting, totally inviting, filling the need that's so me, so me feels like I might be delightin' finally igniting what I wanna be fighting filling the need that's so me so me, oh yeah I'm gonna make it happen what of it, anyway? and what of it, if anything at all? i'm not that anymore i'm not that anymore you can do it if you hold on tight don't give in to get it right you're the caption of your own ship the course it set, so let it rip! 17. Play (Tony Gavilanes Remix) *Bonus Track See Lyrics for 9. Play