We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $0.75 USD  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in an eco-pack with cover art by wire artist CW Roelle and, for no extra charge, I'll also send you a 3-song EP of cover songs recorded during the same recording sessions! Free domestic shipping for the month of December.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Circumstantial Evidence via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $7 USD or more 

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    Get all 7 Jacob Haller releases available on Bandcamp and save 15%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of The Christmas Lobster, Dice to Meet You: Tales from the Goddess's Repose, Cabin Fever, Time To Break Up The Band, Covers EP, Circumstantial Evidence, and Mistaken Identity. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $24.65 USD or more (15% OFF)

     

about

My basic plan for this song was to have the first and last verses be the same, while introducing as many twists and turns between the two as I could manage.

For the recording, I had hoped to have a toy piano play the opening bit, but I couldn't get ahold of one that was in tune enough. Seth Manchester of Machines with Magnets suggested using the air organ instead, which I think sounds great.

lyrics

I want a robot for Christmas, one a hundred meters high.
One with flashing lights and dials. It could walk or swim or fly.
It would put me on its shoulder so I'd never be alone.
It would conquer all the planet with its horde of robot clones.
It would rule benevolently, or so it would seem, but then
It would see us, every one of us, to some evil aliens.
I would lead the human rebellion 'gainst our metal overlord.
My paradoxes would drive it crazy, cause its poor head to explode.
I'd be a hero to all the humans, become president of the world.
Statues would be erected to me, 'cause I'd been so smart and bold.
That's why
I want a robot for Christmas, one a hundred meters high.
One with flashing lights and dials. It could walk or swim or fly.

credits

from Circumstantial Evidence, released November 11, 2011
Jacob Haller: vocals, acoustic guitar, air organ

license

tags

about

Jacob Haller Providence, Rhode Island

Jacob Haller has been a fixture of the Rhode Island music scene for ten years, and has been frequently featured in popular shows such as AS220's Empire Revue and Common Fence Point Music's annual Gathering of Fiddlers & Fishermen.

"Jacob Haller is not only a talented musician and songwriter, he's also a talented songwriter and musician."

-- Harper Johnson, Co-Host of The Blues Record podcast
... more

contact / help

Contact Jacob Haller

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Jacob Haller recommends:

If you like Jacob Haller, you may also like: