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Released:

30th December 2023 (Jeff Lynne's birthday)

Began Writing:

23rd January 2021

Recorded:

6th June 2023 - 2nd December 2023*

*Recordings produced from sessions dated between 24th February 2021 - 8th October 2021 did occur as part of the original acoustic project in efforts for this release, however the project was eventually abandoned. None of these earlier recordings feature in this release.

Studio:

Length:

5:48

Label:

Joel Dobbins Music

Credits:

Don't Upset The Applecart Joel Dobbins You Know Who You Are

Back Story:

"Inspired by Apple fan boys who are obsessive over each Apple release. I think Apple is a bit like a cult, believing everything that especially Steve Jobs would have said, who is often regarded as the greatest marketer of all time. It's no accident that Apple is worth US$3 Trillion at the time of writing, making it the biggest company ever. The inspiration comes from hearing from Roman times the old saying "upset the cart" meaning to spoil something, which George Harrison mentioned in his song Not Guilty. This song was originally part of the abandoned Acoustic Album that I redid."
- Joel Dobbins

Lyrics:

I've been a fan boy all these years
Lining up, the latest through blood, sweat and tears
Gotta have the latest of the season
Don't ask me because I don't have no reason

The rich and the famous, that's what I'm for
They all have them, at least that's what I saw
There's no hesitation for where I'd shop
Despite the price tags it would be mad to stop

I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of these beautiful lies
I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of these beautiful lies

Don't upset the applecart
Don't keep me and my next apple apart
Don't upset the applecart
My personal debt has given me a headstart
Don't upset the applecart
Don't keep me and my next apple apart
Don't upset the applecart
My personal debt has given me a headstart

Even the accessories I want all those
There's nothing I at least once never chose
The breeder is a genius, I don't care what you say
Just take my money, I'm forever happy to pay

It's so delicious I could eat the pictures
I tell you they deserve all the world's riches
Camping here in line, I haven't slept for days
Could never give up my apple ways

I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of these addictive highs
I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of these addictive highs

Don't upset the applecart
Don't keep me and my next apple apart
Don't upset the applecart
My personal debt has given me a headstart
Don't upset the applecart
Don't keep me and my next apple apart
Don't upset the applecart
My personal debt has given me a headstart

Fly to California, join the mega fest
Until I have the latest I just cannot rest
I'm on a safari passing by the store
I'm overdue for my brainwashing on the second floor

I hope to meet the cook, sign with an Apple pen
Window shopping ain't enough, always one more thing
VR headset in the kitchen to read all the recipes
Had me at hello, everything international shipping free

I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of psychedelic skies
I block my ears and I block my eyes
Can't get enough of psychedelic skies