This is an authentic song about the unforgiving, evil and sorrowful life of addicts. Addiction is not their friend, as it steals away their chance to live a beautiful life on a beautiful planet. These people need our help and love, so they can reach a positive fulfillment of their lives. This is a collection of two versions of this 3-Time ˇTop Song Nomination" at the HIMA/HMMA Awards in Hollywood for "Best Song" and "Best Acoustic Song". One is a band version and there is a powerful, solo acoustic track included, too. It was inspired by all the people who succumb to the depths of personal tragedy caused by drug addiction. It was inspired by the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jimi Hendrix, Tim & Jeff Buckley, John Belushi, Heath Ledger and so many unnamed people who slipped away from life when they felt they had nowhere to turn. Interestingly enough, some kick their habits and then chose to celebrate their success only to have it backfire on them. An issue I address fervently in this song. These LYRICS WILL MAKE YOU sit-up straight. Please share them.

The Needle In His Arm (Song Collection)

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“The Needle In His Arm”

Music and Lyrics by Chester (Chet) Nichols, Jr (ASCAP)

Arranged, produced, recording, mixing, mastering, vocals and all instrumentation by Chester Nichols, Jr.

Copyrights 2021/2026 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP)

URL: http://www.chetnichols.net

Email::  MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com 

ChetNichols@me.com  :: chet@chetnichols.net

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED    

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VERSE 1
He went from earned abundance to the depths of total waste
Pushed away all he had worked for, just to have a little taste
Perhaps he never planned how he would celebrate success
So when that day arrived, he chose to feed his joy distress

CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
While his soul was crying, crying, crying from the needle I his arm

VERSE 2
Now, all of the accolades and all the awards 
From the movers and the shakers, now only sound like empty chords
And all of the flicker shows will be playing back his past
But, all we’ll see is an empty space at the a reunion of the cast

CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
Till he woke up dreaming, dreaming, dreaming with a needle in his arm

BRIDGE
Now, what about the children that this evil leaves behind
As it steals away the most precious gift, the choice to give our time
Push back all these demons who lust to steal our precious love
Poisoning sweet futures with the back-side of a glove

VERSE 3
Friends and family they gather to cry and shake their heads
As they pay their last respects to him reclining on his final bed
Then they drift in single file out to a field that’s filled with stones
Touch his box with one last wish then turn away and he’s finally alone

CHORUS
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm
Till he woke up dying, dying, dying with a needle in his arm
Why was he thinking, he wasn’t doing any harm?
Till he woke up dreaming, dreaming, dreaming with a needle in his arm

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ALL SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS are Copyrighted © 2021 (including various/all other dates) ® by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)

ALL GLOBAL RIGHTS and BEYOND ARE STRICTLY RESERVED. 

This/these song(s) or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals - etc.) may NOT be reproduced/copied/re-formatted/re-edited/sampled in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the writer and the publisher. This especially refers to ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Manipulation, Sampling, Re-editing, Re-recording or re-use of any part of these songs or instrumentals or vocal, in ANYWAY, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Music and Lyrics by Chester (Chet) Nichols, Jr (ASCAP)

Arranged, produced, recording, mixing, mastering, vocals and all instrumentation by Chester Nichols, Jr.

Copyrights 2025 by Chester Nichols, Jr (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music : Publisher (ASCAP)

URL: http://www.chetnichols.net

Email::  MagicGarageMusic@protonmail.com 

ChetNichols@me.com  :: chet@chetnichols.net