The Mr. Henry Suite

This suite was specifically made for the Vocal Media "Harmonic Verses" challenge.

Thank you to my friend Tiffany Gordon for encouraging me to enter this challenge.

"The Rick Henry Suite" is comprised of three songs based on my recurring story series called "Voices", the lead character is named Timothy Andrews. Timothy's alter ego is Mr. Henry.

Lyrics by Rick Henry Christopher

Concept by Rick Henry Christopher

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The Mr. Henry Suite

1. Mr. Henry

[Verse 1]

Mr Henry walks the halls of silent gold

Pictures of stories never told

Famous family, the name is overblown

In a house of skeletons Mr Henry feels alone

[Verse 2]

A multitude of questions he dares not ask

Hidden behind his perfect mask

Is there a meaning for this game called fame?

He’s searching for an answer beyond the family name

[Chorus 1]

Mr Henry’s lost in a world of cameras flashing

He’s searching for something that isn’t always crashing

In this insane noise, he finds a quiet space

He’s on a hidden path to a slower pace

[Verse 3]

In jars and boxes, his fantasy world lies

Microscopic realms beneath his eyes

Insects crawl sparking Mr Henry’s game

A private kingdom expanding beyond the family fame

[Bridge]

In the glare of fame his parents are blinded

They unload him on Nannies to be guided

They send gifts from far away

Their love feels distant, cold, and strained

Each gesture meant to lift him high

Only emphasizes this long goodbye

[Verse 4]

In his solitary garden, peace is found

A world of discovery without a sound

With every creature, he begins to see

The beauty in nature and the wonder of being free

[Chorus 2]

Mr Henry’s escaping the world of cameras flashing

His foundation is strong, no longer always crashing

In this sore insane noise, he finds a quiet space

He’s on a hidden path to a slower pace

[Outro]

Mr Henry is a lonely boy

His insect village is his joy

Inside his manufactured world

Lies a happiness unfurled

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2. Doctor Havelock

[Verse 1]

Confusion took over Mr Henry

As he woke from a frightening dream

He was a black cat

Walking under ladders

Tiptoeing across thirteen shattered mirrors

[Verse 2]

Someone tried to suffocate him

Under an umbrella opened indoors

A siren blared from faraway

As his mother’s head fell to the floor

[Chorus 1]

Dr Havelock spoke in a strange voice

The master of psychoactive drugs

Dr Havelock gave me no choice

He knocked me out with his hypnotism

[Verse 3]

Mr Henry struggled with a dark shadow

An image larger and stronger than he

He managed to knock the chair out from under

But soon he blacked out into a dream

[Chorus 2]

Dr Havelock calls me Timothy

An alter ego of the real me

Dr Havelock my name is Rick Henry

He numbs my mind to the point of frailty

[Chorus 3]

Dr Havelock I’m knocking

I want to escape from this box

Dr Havelock won’t you let me out

Please remove the chains and locks

[Outro]

Dr Havelock I want to be free

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2. Rubber Room

[Intro]

They’ve got a rubber room and it’s waiting for me

[Verse 1]

My name is on the door R. I. C. K.

Wrap me in a jacket

My arms are confined

Take me to that rubber room

To live out my life

[Verse 2]

I am bouncing off the walls

Sorry, I didn’t mean to bite your arm

But nothing seems to be able to control me

I am a danger

But I mean no harm

[Verse 3]

They call me by name. Are you OK Rick?

Am I one of the loonies?

I can’t see I’m blind

Take me to that rubber room

To live out my life

[Verse 4]

The padded walls are safe

I need to be protected from myself

But nothing seems to be able to control me

I am down spiral

From my mental health

[Bridge]

I’m out of control

Sinking down in this hole

It’s dark all around me

I cannot see

Drowning, drowning

But I have a good life

I’m just lonely

I love you

[Chorus 1]

I love you in my rubber room

All alone in my rubber room

Always dark in my rubber room

Tears are falling in my rubber room

[Outro]

*Warning*

You better stay away from me, my teeth are razor sharp

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Links to the chapters of Voices

Chapter 1: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-he780uko

Chapter 2: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-part-two

Chapter 3: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-iii

Chapter 4: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-iv

Chapter 5: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-part-five

Chapter Six: https://vocal.media/fiction/voices-part-six

Chapter Seven: https://vocal.media/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-14-voices-part-7

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Musically Yours, RHC