I wrote this song a few days after I returned from LA Zinefest. I was inspired by my fellow panel member Drew Denny who had to overcome homophobia disguised as religion when she was growing up. I was fortunate to also meet Cristy C. Road at the same event. She gave me a copy of her graphic novel Spit and Passion, where she deals with similar themes.
Musicians are The She*Riffs: Chela Mischke: bass, backing vocals, Dana S.: lead guitar and backing vocals, Ms. Amy Young: drums and backing vocals, Alice Bag: guitar and lead vocals.
The Touch I Crave
words and music - Alice Bag
You say I’m bad
You same I’m dirty
And for this sin I’m committing
That god will punish me
The touch I crave
(depraved)
Guess I was damned
From the beginning
Cause when I do what feels right
You tell me that I’m sinning
The touch I crave
( depraved)
You’re Sick, sick, sick
(You’re sick…)
I know you hate me,
(Sick)
You’ll never break me
(Sick)
Can’t make me sick (like you)
You’re full of anger
You’re in the dark
But you’ll never soil the contents of my heart
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Modern Day Virgin Sacrifice is a song I originally wrote for another of my bands. I dusted it off and here is the She*Riffs’ version. Words and music, Alice Bag. Vocals and lead guitar: Dana S.; Vocals and bass: Chela Mischke; Drums: Miss Amy Young; vocals and rhythm guitar: Alice Bag.
Lyrics:
Stare at your reflection
Looking for perfection
But a sharp appraisal will reveal
You have fallen short of the ideal
I can tell you now
I can tell you now
That road will get you lost
I can tell you now
I can tell you now
It isn’t worth the cost.
You’re indoctrinated
A monster must be sated
And you my little lamb, my little girl
Are ripe to feed the greed of this old world
Look at you
Sugar and spice
You’re a modern day virgin sacrifice.
Look beyond the mirror
It’s time to face your fear
You must see their deception
Recognize your perfection
I can tell you now
I can tell you now
That road will get you lost
I can tell you now
I can tell you now
It isn’t worth the cost.
Little girl take my advice
Don’t be a modern day virgin sacrifice
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Several years ago, I experimented with the idea of posting themed podcasts of music I like to listen to. I gave up pretty quickly, because the process was too time-consuming but before I quit doing them, I archived several of them on my website. Here they are, in case you are interested in my rather quirky and diverse taste in music.
Titles include:
The Night That Nobody Danced
My Fave Girls
Bollywood Faves
Pop Faves and J Punk
Angelenos: My friend Penelope Uribe-Abee is organizing this event. I love the concept! Please come with unwanted, useful items to trade and barter. There will also be a station/poster wherein you can put your name, contact and services that you can potentially barter for other services!! If you have many items—bring a blanket and a friend. If you only have a few, feel free to walk around with your items and scope things out. Attached is a flyer with the date (this sunday) and location. Signs will be posted around the small area assigned as the location. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS EMAIL/FLYER!! FORWARD IT TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!
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A sneak peek of our new band, the She*Riffs. Band lineup: Alice Bag, guitar and vocals, Dana Stern, lead guitar and vocals, Chela Mischke, bass and vocals, Miss Amy Young, drums and screams.
No Means No!
Words and music Alice Bag
She wears stilettos and a tight, tight skirt
She smiles at you, she’s such a flirt
Still no, no, no means no!
You paid for dinner, she made dessert
Those tender kisses, how they made you hurt
But no, no, no means no!
You were both drinking, you walked her home
She let you in, you were alone
She passed out
You pressed your luck
But she pressed charges when she woke up, YOU STUPID FUCK!
No means no!
YOU STUPID FUCK!
No means no!
Now in the courtroom the judge walks in
She wears stilettos, ironic spin
You beg for mercy and leniency
But she responds “That could be me!”
Then she says “no, no, no means no!”
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There’s an Easter party on Sunday night. Are you gonna be there? I got my invite! My cover of Roll Away the Stone.
I am still in awe of this amazing tattoo by @Saldamando for Marcus Kuiland-Nazario (someone I’ve always looked up to.) I can’t express how humbled and honored I am to have my image be a permanent part of Marcus’s body.
Chinga me? No, chinga you! Chinga chingale. #Cholita
Life is most exciting when we are put in the uncomfortable position of having to evaluate our beliefs.
Pussy Riot by Denis Bochkarev, creative commons attribution.
#QuestionEverything #FreePussyRiot
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