Level 3
from Edge Distress by Trapper Robbins
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This song is about living with forest fires, something that has loomed over my summers for decades as a long-distance hiker, back-country volunteer, and living in remote backcountry cabins. The song is fun but also embodies resiliency in the face of adversity. Level 3 is the highest evacuation level. Level 1 = There is a local situation, be ready; Level 2 = Consider leaving at a moment’s notice; Level 3 = Fire is in the area, leave immediately, access restricted...
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I smell smoke and that ain’t good
Hot & dry & dusty woods
Lightning pounding on that ridge
The roads are closed beyond the bridge
Diggin’ line and layin’ hose
Where it ends? Nobody knows.
Dropping buckets from the sky
Spittin’ in the dragon’s eye
[CHORUS]
Level 3, Level 3,
Take me up to Level 3
Burn me up, Smoke me out
Shut me down, Leave no doubt
Torch the sky and Set me free
Take me up to level 3
Fortunes fall and Fortunes rise
Life is full of big surprises
One day riches, one day fame
The next day it goes up in flames
I run fast but you run faster
Can’t outrun this red disaster
Waking up to hot dry flashes
Burn us up and kick our ashes
[CHORUS]
Level 3, Level 3, Wait for me on Level 3
Level 3, Level 3, Meet me up on Level 3
Level 3, Level 3, (Babe) You & Me & Level 3
Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 3
Hot & dry & dusty woods
Lightning pounding on that ridge
The roads are closed beyond the bridge
Diggin’ line and layin’ hose
Where it ends? Nobody knows.
Dropping buckets from the sky
Spittin’ in the dragon’s eye
[CHORUS]
Level 3, Level 3,
Take me up to Level 3
Burn me up, Smoke me out
Shut me down, Leave no doubt
Torch the sky and Set me free
Take me up to level 3
Fortunes fall and Fortunes rise
Life is full of big surprises
One day riches, one day fame
The next day it goes up in flames
I run fast but you run faster
Can’t outrun this red disaster
Waking up to hot dry flashes
Burn us up and kick our ashes
[CHORUS]
Level 3, Level 3, Wait for me on Level 3
Level 3, Level 3, Meet me up on Level 3
Level 3, Level 3, (Babe) You & Me & Level 3
Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 3
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Trapper Robbins Seattle, Washington
Creative song structure, absorbing vocals, distinctive elements of indie fusion, compelling down-temp grooves.
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