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This was inspired by an actual conversation that my wife and I had about what we were going to tell our son about our drug use etc. She was going to tell him that we didn't know the dangers when we were doing the drugs and a lot of our friends were in jail or dead now because of the drugs. Maybe that's true for her, but I was fully aware of the dangers. I told her I was going to lie. Now, it's a weird situation because he travels with me A LOT. He's seen hundreds of my gigs. He's eleven now and we've crossed the country at least three times and he could sing, (I know this because I've heard him do it...), most of my songs verbatim.And despite the fact that he kinda knows what I'm talking about, and he knows, because he's included in many of the songs, that many of the songs are true or based on true life experiences, he stills thinks, (I think, I don't know for sure) that I've never done drugs. He knows that I've been sober for 26 years, but he would never ever know how to handle it if I had a drink. So, yeah, if he asks me, did you really do that stuff? I'll probably say, "No, I was just fucking bullshitting."

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You got a kid, I got a kid, are you going to tell them the things you did? Tell them the truth about your sordid youth, if they want to know, did you do blow did you get high and listen to the radio?

Dad? What's the first time that you did a drug crime? I smoked my first 'j' on my 11th birthday. And high school exams how'd you stay up to read? The kid across the street dealt in excellent speed. Were classes as boring as mine are today? Most of the time I was trippin' so I really can't say. Now Dad, let's see how truthful you are, were you ever high behind the wheel of a car? I though I was flying a 747, when I sold that car they scraped it for resin. And Dad you courted mom, how'd you make her your own? We'd drink a lot of vodka and do methadone. So when he asks me about my past and did I get high, I've been seriously thinking about my reply,: I'm gonna lie, lie, lie, lie, lie.

Dad, did you ever do drugs?
No way!

Dad did you ever do it with any woman besides mom? Did you ever see that movie Satyrican? I was 13 the first time so good I couldn't speak, that should have wrapped me in a Hefty bag and drained me once a week. And dad what's the kinkiest that you ever got? There were a mother and daughter Upstate that were crazy stupid hot. There was this girl and her dog, but we won't get into that. there were 3 Dominatrices in a one room flat. Couple of times in a church pew that was a heavenly thing, there was a girl named Ruth in the booth of the Burger King. My wife's eating a hole in me with her evil eye, my kid's got inquiries, they want an honest reply. I'm gonna lie, lie, lie, lie, lie.

Dad did you have premarital sex?
Absolutely not!

Now come the tough questions that he's gonna ask, all prosecutors save the hard stuff for last. Dad did you ever steal from the store when you didn't have the bucks? From what I can remember most of the stuff fell off of trucks.And dad, did you ever own a gun? It wasn't like I had a license for one. And Dad, did you ever steal an automobile for fun? The owners wouldn't have wanted it when we got done. And I heard you bartended in a place that dealt crack! we were just making sure I clientele would come back. He wants the truth, I look him in the eye, I set a good example because I'm that kind of guy...I'm gonna lie, lie, lie, lie, lie.
Dad, did you ever do anything bad?

Fuck no!

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from SONGS FOR PARENTS WHO ENJOY DRUGS, released October 7, 2013
Hamell: Guitar, vocals
Ani: synth bass, real drums.

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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