EVIL IN THIS WORLD

Self-released internet single May 18, 2026

Mixed and Mastered by Daniel Austin

Artwork by Daniel Austin

Chris Hatfield: lead vocals
Daniel Austin: backing vocals, rhythm guitar, accompaniments

Evil in This World

There is evil in this world, this much I know
It rules the nations and those down below
Its influence is felt, but seldom shown
There is evil in this world, this much I know

There is evil in this world by way of Man, we
Contaminate the seas, and poison the land
And we still slaughter those of rival clans
There is evil in this world by way of Man

I know it's hard to understand
What kind of god makes this his plan?
Theologians say it's all for free will
Then brother, do as you will

There is evil in this world, I've felt it grow
For power, sex, and oil, the seeds were sown
One man cuts another man down to fend his own
There is evil in this world, I've felt it grow

There is evil in this world and it's in me
I'm not above it, though I try to be
I'll rise and kill you if you come at me, yeah
There is evil in this world, that's how it be

I know it's hard to understand
What sane culture makes this its plan?
The regime says it's for your own good
Then brother, do as you should

There is evil in this world, that's how it be
There is evil in this world, so plan accordingly

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Mind Don't Work

You can set yourself on fire
Or drive into your fate
I'll stand idly by
A witness to no change

Cry out to the skies
Held down to the Earth
Facts can't be denied
Unless your mind don't work

We can burn it all
But what then will we build?
Centuries to grow
A mere weekend to kill

Things have gone awry
Yeah, your mind don't work
And nothing satisfies
Yeah, your mind don't work
Your head is filled with lies
That's why your mind don't work
You just want to feel alive
But it just don't work

Want to burn it all?
But can you even build?
If we survive the fall
Then be ready to kill

And nothing feels right
'Cause our minds don't work
It's a long and lonely night
'Cause our minds don't work
And I know they are to blame
'Cause my mind don't work
I'll just set myself aflame
Maybe that will work

We can burn it all
But what else could we build?
We can watch it fall
Are you ready to kill?

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Cold Feelings (originally by Social Distortion)

Uninvited feelings
They come without a warning and stay too long
I don't wanna feel
If I run they will be just as strong
I've been a-waiting
I'm waiting for some kind of sign
I try to separate
Try to separate my body from my mind

I watch the clock
As the second hand slowly goes strolling by
I don't want to feel
When a loved one's time comes to die
I've been a-waiting
I'm waiting for some kind of sign
I try to separate
Try to separate my body from my mind

Cold feelings in the night
You know, this feeling just ain't right
And though I try I just can't hide
Cold feelings in the night

(Look out)

Yeah, I *lost* faith
*And* sometimes fear just weighs too much
I don't want to feel
Cold winds blowing through me like an empty touch
I've been a-waiting
I'm waiting for some kind of sign
I try to separate
Try to separate my body from my mind

Cold feelings in the night
You know, this feeling just ain't right
And though I try I just can't hide
Cold feelings in the night

Cold feelings in the night
Cold feelings in the night
Cold feelings in the night
Cold feelings in the night

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In Another Time

Yesterday was a better time
A golden era that we must revive
There was no corruption and no crime
And no child was ever left behind

And in another time
Surely all was fine
The world was full of love
And all were lifted up

And in another time
All were treated right
A man back then had a dream
It was easy to believe

Brother, did you hear that knock at your door?
The collective is finally here to give you some warmth
Do you ever wonder why the chimps keep waging wars?
Or why must we be commanded to love those next door?

But in another time
Surely all will be fine
The world will be full of love
And all will have full cups

And in another time
All wrongs will be set right
Our lives will be like dreams
It's so cozy to believe

Sister, did you hear that knock at your door?