WHO TURNED UP THE GAS? [Intro – spoken, clipped] Wait. Soon. Next week. Not yet. Trust. Hold. Don’t ask. …Hang on. [Verse 1] Said it’s coming — didn’t come. Said it’s finished — nothing’s done. Moved the marker, changed the date, “Little longer — sit and wait.” Can’t tell you — classified. Can’t show you — compromised. Ask a question, spoil the show. How’s everybody meant to know? [Pre-Chorus] If it’s right — “We told you so.” If it’s wrong — “You missed the code.” If you doubt — “You’re not awake.” How many exits can one story make? [Chorus] Who turned up the gas? Who keeps moving the line? Tomorrow became next week, Next week became “all in good time.” Who turned up the gas? Another deadline passed. I’m not throwing hope away — I’m just asking questions at last. [Verse 2] “Buckle up.” “Enjoy the show.” “Grab your popcorn.” Here we go. “Hold the line.” “It’s nearly done.” Seven years — we’re still at one. Funds are there — can’t touch them yet. Miracles coming — don’t you fret. Everything’s ready, everything’s near… Same conversation, different year. [Pre-Chorus] Don’t bring fear — Bring your logic. Don’t shut down — Get creative. Use your heart, but use your head. Think about the things being said. [Chorus] Who turned up the gas? Who keeps moving the line? Tomorrow became next week, Next week became “all in good time.” Who turned up the gas? Turn the bloody thing down. I’ve got a life that’s happening now — And I’m sticking around. [Bridge – stripped back] Maybe some is true. Maybe some is not. Maybe we’ve forgotten How to question what we’ve got. You don’t need my answers. I don’t need yours too. Bring your logic. Bring imagination. Decide what works for you. No guru required. No permission due. You can change your mind tomorrow When you learn something new. [Build] We don’t have to wait. We don’t need a date. We don’t need everybody Walking through the same damn gate. Bring your logic. Bring your heart. Bring that crazy creative spark. Strike that match— [Backing voice] OUTSIDE! 😜 Light that torch. Raise that lantern. Find your way. You don’t need permission To begin today. Start with what is real. Start with what you do. We can start now… The others will catch up too. [Final Chorus – big] WHO TURNED UP THE GAS? I’m opening the door. I can hope for something better Without waiting anymore. WHO TURNED UP THE GAS? Let some fresh air through. Keep your heart. Bring your logic. Let your creative mind come too. WHO TURNED UP THE GAS? No promises required. I’ll keep asking, keep creating, Keep tending my own fire. [Breakdown – call and response] Strike the match! (OUTSIDE!) 🤣 Light the torch! (LIGHT IT UP!) Raise the lantern! (LET IT SHINE!) Start right here. (START RIGHT NOW!) [Outro – quiet, warm] Don’t be disappointed. Don’t get attached. Not to dates. Not to promises. Not to somebody else’s map. Listen. Question. Create. Choose. Make the choices that are right for you. We can start now. The others will catch up.
