Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Hello nice people:

I was feeling worn down and pretty sick having caught what is going around and while I was going to wrap myself up in a blanket and stay in bed something compelled me to come down and compose a bit. The resulting song which I would love to share with you all is something in between an improvisation and inspiration. The term burn the boats and the philosophy of it all has been on my mind since a big change is coming up for me but the other words flowed out quickly as did the chord construction. The older I become I cherish every second of life I have and while I will go though emotionally tough patches getting my music up and out to the masses quickly is becoming more important to me.

So it will not be perfect but in a way it may just be how it is meant to be. I hope you enjoy and feel free to tell me what you think. I would love that.

Lyrics below.
FYI- I am working hard on American Pancake as well as Spotify Playlists and on the new site Pizzandfries. I have finally realized that I need to put out my music fully. I am starting to believe in my words and music a bit more although I struggle with self doubt each and every day.

"Burn The Boats"
by Donker
words and music by Robb Donker Curtius

homeless and tired
close to death
lying on your lap
found the birds
locked in the attic
lost the will to fly

burn the boats
burn the boats
burn the boats
burn the boats

they say absence
makes the heart grow fonder
but that is so much
bullshit
the wait, the weight
of it
makes you suffocate

burn the boats
burn the boats
burn the boats
burn the boats

if they come for you
I will kill them quick
I will crush their bones
toss them in the sea

burn the boats, burn the boats
burn the boats, burn the boats
burn the boats, burn the boats
we will have to stay
burn the boats, burn the boats


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