Album #1: An Alleyway In Allouez - Album Information and Lyrics (2023-2026)
01. Bad Decisions
Creator: Bob Kapla/Bret Mon
Info: We sad down in Zambaldi's brewery and knocked this out over a few beers in about 1 hour, this is one of our first songs we wrote, and band name named after this.
Lyrics:
Let's get together and make some bad decisions, We don't need a plan let's just take a ride
Let the music and booze take us where it will, We can let the universe decide
We'll light up the night and set it on fire, we'll walk along our own high wire, we'll never be any higher
We've nowhere to go, we can take all night
When the morning comes we'll have no regrets No matter what happens we'll be alright
We'll light up the night and set it on fire, we'll walk along our own high wire, we'll never be any higher
Let's get together (and) make some bad decisions Feeling alive and in charge of our fate
We get one chance so make it count Let's do it again, I don't want to wait
We'll light up the night and set it on fire, we'll walk along our own high wire, we'll never be any higher
02. Autumn Sear
Creator: Bret Mon, Guitar/vocals: Bret Mon, Background guitar/vocals: Bob Kapla
Info: Bret wanted to write a song about the changing of seasons, someone said Autumn's here and he changed it to the cold in the morning that burns ya, Autumn Sear. The fact that the pumpkin spice freaks and christmas psychos have to impede on the fall season a few months before their time. We hope you enjoy!
Lyrics:
That sun don't hang out, like it did yesterday
Summer days and nights, are going away
Autumn's almost here, and winters getting near
Put the top of the jeep, swearing words you'd bleep... days are gettin grey
The Punkin spice freaks, they're foamin at the mouth
They need to get their fix, or surely they'll pout
The sky V's are flying and the leaves, they are dying
Frost forms on the grass, Mother nature kiss my ass... as birds fly south
The Christmas Psychos, they are chomping at the bit
They start putting out X-mas deck-or-ations and shit
Until we see snow, no twinklin lights should glow
Wait for December, man don't trash my November.. damn Santa freaks
Now cold burn in the morning , call it "Autumn Sear"
It chills to the bone, as winter gets near
As the white stuff fills the air, snow is falling everywhere
My smile turns to frown, it's time to hunker down.. have a Beer
03. Heard It All Before
Creator: Bob Kapla, Guitar/vocals: Bob Kapla, Background guitar/vocals: Bret Mon
Info: About a lying cheating partner
Lyrics:
You call me up and tell me you'll be late
No need for me to stay up No need for me to wait
I start to think about all the things it could mean
Think about the signs I should have seen
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Cause I've heard it all before (Baby) once or twice
I've heard it all before (and) I'm paying the price...
If you think I believe your stories then you've lost your mind
Cause I've heard it all before (Baby) once or twice
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You stopped off for hour or two you had to meet a friend
Your car broke down again when will this ever end?
I'm sick and tired of bein' a fool I tell you this is it
No more will I be your plaything no more listening to your shit
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I used to think We could work it out
That I'd be able to conquer all my doubts
Now I see That it's not meant to be
You're playing games and F*cking around with me!
CHORUS
04. Drinking Irish Whiskey
Creator: Bret Mon, Guitar/vocals: Bret Mon, Background guitar/vocals: Bob Kapla
Info: I wanted to write a few irish drinking songs, with the Irish sound. Local irish musician approves this song.
Lyrics:
I stumbled up and down the street, to find a place with grub
I see out the corner of me eye, a good ol irish pub
I first produced some Shillings, they produced a glass
I say stand and deliver, for the barmaid's a foxy lass
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When I'm drinking Irish Whiskey, I think to myself
Sipping and a smiling, it's the best booze on the shelf
All of you may have your vice, To me that's all gut rot
I be having my favorite drink, for it really hits the spot
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Well, I'll be going over, The cork and kerry mountains
To find my favorite Irish bar, No time to be pout'in
Captain Ferrell is bartending, At good old Molly's pub
He's counting his money, pouring whiskey by the tub
Chorus
Biddy Mulligan pride of the coulomb, and everyone one of us
Dicey Riley join in the group, to the pub without a fuss
Stop by Tim Finnigan wake, shake hands with the reverend
We'll stop by the Crather, And salute our fallen brethren
Chorus
Cheers to the merry plowboy, workin the fields every day
To-the-boys in corduroy britches, dodging pitches for their pay
If ya be wearin of the green, and hear the cannons roar
A nation once again we'll be, come help and join the core
I be having my favorite drink for it really hits the spot
05. One More For The Road
Creator: Bob Kapla, Lead Guitar/Vocals: Bob Kapla, Background Vocals: Bret Mon, Mandolin style Guitar: Bryan Louis
Info: Catchy Irish song created by Bob.
Lyrics:
In an old Irish tavern with friends gathered 'round
The music is playing, the laughter resounds
Whiskey and Guinness, flowing steady and free
Tales of the past, we're sharing with glee
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And it's One for the road, one more tonight
We Raise up our glasses, we'll drink 'til first light
With friends by our side, we'll carry the load
So here's to the journey, one more for the road
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The whiskey's a-flowing, like a river so wide
The burdens we brought, we cast 'em aside
Hoisting our pints, into the air
With laughter and song, great times we will share
Chorus:
The fire is roaring, pints full of beer
Toast to our loved ones, to health 'n' good cheer
Memories we're makin', and to endless delight
We raise up our glasses, and drink through the night
Chorus:
(slow it down)
Now the night grows older, and the fire burns low
We've shared all our tales from long, long ago
With a smile on our lips, and a tear in the eye
We'll savor each moment, as the bottle runs dry
06. Got Me Down
Creator: Bob Kapla
Info: heartache and the haunting of lost love
Lyrics:
I'm walkin' the streets with my head hangin' low
Feeling alone no-where to go
Every step I take is a heavy chain
Need a way out, but it's all in vain
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You got me down you got me on my knees
Can't shake this feeling can't find a release
With every beat of my heart with every breath I take
You got me down and I can't break free
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Shadows surround me in an endless night
Memories haunt me from when things were right
Now I'm trapped in a darkened maze
Breaking free from this endless craze
Chorus
At night I hear your voice in my head
Promises we both made broken and dead
I will rise from these ashes stronger than before
Won't let your memories haunt me any more
Chorus
Out: You got me down and I can't break free x2 or 3
07. It's About Time
Creator: Bob Kapla
Info: Buffett style song, about beach and life
Lyrics:
The ocean's calling, I can hear it loud and clear
Let's grab some cold ones and head on down to the pier
The water's warm and the waves are riding high
We'll watch the sun while the day passes by
CHORUS
It's about time to let go of the past It's about making these moment last
Let's just kick back and enjoy this ride Take some time to be alive...iiiivvveee
We'll watch the sunset from our favorite spot on the beach
As the day fades away, we'll make a toast to our feet
Take in the beauty of this amazing place
And be grateful for the sun on our face
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BRIDGE
So let's make the most of every single day
Seize the chance to get out and play
Make some memories that'll last forever
And be thankful for these best of times
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08. Picking Up The Pieces
Creator: Bob Kapla
Info: Picking up the pieces of your life after heartache
Lyrics:
You said that you loved me
You promised you'd be mine
I found you with another
Never thought you'd be so unkind
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Picking up the pieces
It's all I can do today
Living for tomorrow
My life's in disarray
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Your heart must have gone cold
When you left me in dust
I thought together - we'd grow old
But instead you betrayed my trust
Chorus
Bridge 1
The sun will shine tomorrow, it's another day
shake off the cold and lonelies, in a sunbeams ray
Better days ahead now
The path is brightly lit
Well on my way forward
There's no way that I quit
Chorus
Bridge 2
I will sweep up the parts and pieces, that YOU left behind
Put em back together, it's gonna take some time
Outro Slow chorus... (my life begins today)
09. Something Holding On To My Heart
Creator: Bob Kapla
Info: About life and heartache
Lyrics:
Where the rivers run, And the winds don't change
I can lose myself, and then I drift away
Feel the warmth inside, Through the joy and pain
Like a fire that keeps calling out my name
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There's something holding on to my heart
Something in your love, it tears me apart
Something holding on to my heart (it's you...)
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It's a breath so deep, Filling up my soul
Like a mel-o-dy that haunts me night and day
Makes the shadows fade, When the night gets cold
And the silence starts to carry me away
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When the world gets dark, And I'm on my own
I close my eyes, find my saving grace
Where the light pours in, In a steady flow
It's a feeling that I never can replace
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10. Daiquiry Bay
Creator: Bret Paluch
Info: Bret wanted to write a margaritaville type song, researched town names and came up with this song, similar to the vibe of Margaritaville, beach, drinking, lazy day.
Lyrics:
Playing my guitar No plans to go too far
Sit-ting in my ham-mock with my frozen drink
Here comes high tide, Watching the surfers ride
Take a large sip, it really makes me think
Daiquiri bay Bikini's on the beach
I must say drinks are killing me
I will pay for every one I drink
You need to come to Daiquiri bay
Watching beach volleyball Bikini's jumping so tall
Getting a brain freeze from sucking my favorite drink
Chowing on a pizza slice another swig off of my vice
Retirement has got me on the brink
Daiquiri bay blender's working overtime
Give me a lei we're on hawiian time
Need to pray we don't run outta lime
You need to come to Daiquiri bay
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Port Able smoke shop grill smoking never gonna stop
Spam fries and jerk chicken all summer long
Need a hit of THC smoking gonga by the sea
Maybe put that daiquiri right inside of that bong
Daiquiri bay Tourists walk the streets
Heads are grey looking for some good eats
They will pay for the best smoked meats
You need to come to Daiquiri bay
Outro Chorus
Daiquiri bay the seagulls screech
I must say we gotta topless beach
Every day I'll be slurring my speech
You need to come to Daiquiri bay
(fade)
11. Bonus Tracks
Creator: Bob Kapla / Bret Paluch
Info: A bogus fun garage song to introduce the bonus tracks (freebe's) that are parodies or pseudo covers
Lyrics:
TBD
12. Waggin Weed
Creator: Bob Kapla / Bret Paluch
Info: Parody of Wagon Wheel, song about THC / Weed. Bob make a joke about waggin weed and by the next day, Bret had written most of it
Lyrics:
Headed down town to the headshop today
Strolling the aisles for the T H C
Staring at the bongs, and bowls, and the gummy de-lights
I made it to the clerk with an arm full of stuff
Hittin that vap pen is gonna be rough
I'm hoping that me and the boys will get high tonight
chorus
So stone me mon with the waggin weed
Stone me mon with cherry Gummy
Hey ...mon yah stone me
Stone me mon I got the flower in the bong
Stone me mon all night long
Hey... mon yah stone me
Taking a hit off of a new rolled JAY
Hanging with the garage band in Allouez
Bob man plays the guitar, I scrap the bowl now
Oh... Wisconsin winters keep-a gettin' me low
Shoveling and blowing, and cursing the snow
It's a wonder we're not high all the time
chorus
Drinking whiskey and having a smoke
Our band manager gave us a nice long toke
But Now it's time for a choice.... Setiva, Indica or Ken-tuck-y
I gotta hit it quick before midnight
Lost my flame and I need a re-light
in the distance I see POPO lights
13. Olives Lanai
Creator: Bob Kapla
Info: Margaritaville parody based on having drinks outside our fav pizza place "Olives".
Lyrics:
Cold beer and whiskey
We're feeling a bit frisky
They won't close till we go home
Carrie's the tender,
supporting our benders
Sending us home with a buzz in our head
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Wasted again out behind Olives
Just outside Carrie's back door
Some people say it's just en Al - E - Way
But we know, it's so much more
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it's time for.. some grub
a pizza or.. a sub
Glasses are empty out on the Lanai
Lets get some refills
Out here there's no frills
Smell of our pizza as it starts to broil
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Our ice cubes are thirsty
It's late on a Thursday
June bug is chasing a poor little squirrel
Using the back door
When we need some more
Back in the alley, don't wanna go home
Outro CHORUS
14. Walking to the Liquor Store
Creator: Bret Paluch
Info: Pat Godwin wrote this parody and sings it differently, Bret kept the lyrics and added a 3rd verse to the end, but sings it more standard instead of doing the voice like Pat does. It's a parody of Knocking On Heavens Door about having to walk to the liquor store.
Lyrics:
Please take this whiskey bottle from me
Cause I can't drink it anymore
I was drunk, too drunk to see
Now I'm walking to the liquor store
CHORUS:
.. Walk walk walking to the liquor store x4
I could drive if I switch to beer
Can't have those shots now, anymore
Totaled my car when I hit a deer
Now I'm walking to liquor store
Chorus
Now I'm hitch hiking you see
From the woods I heard a roar
A big old grizzly, started chasing me...
Now I'm running to the liquor store...
Chorus
(more to come)
15. Tree Falling
Creator: Bret Paluch
Info: Parody of Free Falling, this is about Steve, a lumberjack that keeps getting hit by trees
Lyrics:
I'm a lumber jack, love my pancakes
Got a red flannel, and a chainsaw too
I'm a lumber jack, cutting down the trees now
Love axes, and I yell TIMBER too
[Interlude]
It's a long day, jackin in the forest
Chain sawing and chopping the trees down
I'm a good logger, dropping trees all day now
I'm a bad logger, for dropping one on Steve
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There's a tree, tree fallin'
Steve! There's-a-tree, (timber) tree fallin'
All the timber jacks, walking thru the forest
Move west down, marching thru the Glen
All the bad jacks, working thru the night yet
All the good jacks, go home for pan-cakes
[Chorus]
Bridgelude
Tree Falling.. there's a ... tree falling
got my chainsaw, humming and cutting
I drop another tree, right on Steve (dammit)
I'm a lumberjack, this is my life now
Cutting trees down, hopefully not on Steve
[Chorus] with background tree falling – there a – tree falling
[Chorus] with background tree falling – there
16. Blitzcraig Drunk
Creator: Bret Paluch
Info: Parody of Blitzcraig Bop, about a night out on the town and getting drunk
Lyrics:
Aye oh,let's go. X4
Going to the beer store
Stumble on thru the door
Cause I'm a drinking whore
Lets get drunk
We crack our first beer
Shot gun as we cheer
so loud that I can't hear
Lets get drunk
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Aye oh, let's go. Pound your drinks down now.
What you drinking, I don't know. We're all reved up and ready to go.
First a shot of Jagger
Then some Goldshlagger
Mad Dog in a bagger
Lets get drunk
A bloody with a chaser
Finish off the caser
Tripped and took a facer
Lets get drunk
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A snifter of brandy
Shapps tastes like candy
Now I'm feeling randy
Lets get drunk
Tequila, salt and lime
we're almost out of time
on my last dime
Lets get drunk
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They're pilin' in the back seat
Going to a place to eat
Olives pizza for a treat
Lets chow down
it's time to hit the sack
I think I'm going to yack
On my bed I fall back
let's pass out
Aye oh, let's go. Time to crash out now.
What you thinking, I don't know. We hit the sheets and out we go
Aye oh,let's go. x4