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Opposable Thumb [single]

by Pawlie

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First advance single from the album An Ape's Progress (2021). What's the matter with Homo sapiens? Let's discuss!

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Standing on two feet
Cradled from his birth
Here comes the baddest
Monkey on the Earth
Handy with tools
And a dandy with a gun

Three cheers —
For the opposable thumb

Master of technique
It’s all in the wrist
Start with a finger
Finish with a fist
God’s greatest ape
Oh, he’s a lot of fun!

Beware —
The opposable thumb

I’m not asking for a rocket grenade
Or a float in the Macy’s parade
But we’ve still got a long way to go
Better watch the weather
Keep it together

Modern Java Man
His mission has begun
Terraform and terrorize
The fourth rock from the sun!
I’ll hitch a ride
Well, depending on who comes

With my —
Opposable thumb

credits

released June 11, 2021
Produced by Pawlie and Thom Flowers
Mixed by Thom Flowers at Hi-Volt Sound
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering

Pawlie — Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Percussion
Jake Hayden — Drums (and certified Master of the Click™)
Dean Dinning — Bass
Mike Keneally — Rhodes, Electric Guitar
Libby Patten — Backing Vocals

Written by Pawlie
© 2019 Mr. Potato Head Music (ASCAP)
℗ 2021 Flying Meatloaf Records

Illustration by Igor Koutsenko

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Pawlie Santa Barbara, California

Pawlie’s original brand of acoustic/electric music draws upon rock, jazz, folk, and progressive influences.

Album releases include Pawlie (1994), The Small Time (1998), Little Green Man (2011), and An Ape’s Progress (2021).

Pawlie lives in Santa Barbara with his wife Libby, and their pampered feline, Penny.
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