I've had this on the go for a few years, still may tinker with it, I'm hearing a talking blues kinda thing,

Don’t Land On Earth.

In another world in distant galaxy
A man asked his wise old friend
He said I’m going on vacation
Is there a planet you recommend,
His friend looked up to the stars
And said go anywhere you want to
But don’t visit earthlings
They’ll capture and kill you.

and he said
Don’t land on earth
It’s a treacherous place
There’s greed and deceit
Behind every face,
Leaders sip champagne
To freshen their breath
Poison in the air
Lingers everywhere
Don’t land on earth.

The man was really bewildered
His world is a peaceful one
There are no locks on any doors
And not so much as a wooden gun,
His friend slowly bowed his head
Sometimes wisdom is a heavy load
Then he spoke about wars
And vests that explode.

and he said
Don’t land on earth
It’s tragic but true
The depth of misery
Will overwhelm you.
Power and money
Breed violence and theft,
From city to cave
There’s nowhere safe
Don’t land on earth.

Well the man shook his wise friends hand
With a truly thankful grip,
His friend said heed my advice
And have a nice galactic trip.

and he said
Don’t land on Earth
There’s weapons galore
Choose a better world
To see and explore,
The fighting started
When our ancestors left,
In the universe
There’s nowhere worse
Don’t land on earth.
yeah
In the universe
There's nowhere worse
Don't land on Earth.

A very unusual one John but something that may have been discussed by our alien brethren down at the bar, or WMC.
No suggestions, well written and I hope you make it into a song
Travis

Don’t land on earth
It’s a treacherous place
There’s greed and deceit
Behind every face,
Leaders sip champagne
While children starve to death,
There’s torture and hate
Murder and rape
Don’t land on earth.

Good advice!

Hi again John,

Long time no see,

I really like this. A Lot. I think it would make a wonderful blues song except...

The dark parts like children starving and torture...

Yeah, that's all true but it absolutely kills the humor. At least for me.

This tune has to walk a REALLY fine line. And IMO you've gone over it a bit.

I'd say, reel in the darkness just a bit and you could have an absolute winner...

Peace,

Ian

John, You're obviously interested in the possibility of extraterrestrials, so I recommend this book.

Sharing the Universe by Seth Shostak
https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Universe-Perspectives-Extraterrestrial-Life/dp/0965377431

Thanks Travis, I'm not often around these days kinda surprised this is still on the first page,
Thanks Jim, I'll check it out,
hello Ian great to hear from you, yeah I hear ya, here's a tamed down version,

all the best,john

Na didn't work Ian.
But I've think it looks better now,

This one is true, and funny and sad and scary.
Well done.

Thanks Sam.
all the best.john