To Be
by Chris Szkup
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The latest release in the run of singles that will be coming out digitally before the next full length release from Chris. This track was started at Melbourne Records in between sessions for The Feckers "It'd Be Rude Not To" album, and finished off at Chris' home earlier this month, with guest contributions from Dennis and Paul added in their home countries of USA and England.
lyrics
I wanted to write a song
To the majority was wrong
Prehistoric they will say
It won't appeal to the youth of today
The instruments are real
The beat a human feel
A progression and a melody
Number one I'm not trying to be
And if you agree, or not with me
I will continue to be
(Wanted) to live in a way
In which that I do and say
Isn't something I saw on TV
Just from within and true to me
Very set in my ways
Is something you could say
Honesty's underrated but you can believe what I say
And if you see, another vision to me
We will continue to be
Continue to be
True to the vision that you see
Continue to be
As good a person you can be
And if the masses disagree
Don't compromise slightly
(Clap out of time, add lib vocals etc)
To the majority was wrong
Prehistoric they will say
It won't appeal to the youth of today
The instruments are real
The beat a human feel
A progression and a melody
Number one I'm not trying to be
And if you agree, or not with me
I will continue to be
(Wanted) to live in a way
In which that I do and say
Isn't something I saw on TV
Just from within and true to me
Very set in my ways
Is something you could say
Honesty's underrated but you can believe what I say
And if you see, another vision to me
We will continue to be
Continue to be
True to the vision that you see
Continue to be
As good a person you can be
And if the masses disagree
Don't compromise slightly
(Clap out of time, add lib vocals etc)
credits
released October 31, 2012
Chris Szkup - Guitars, bass, Lead and backing vocals, (out of time) claps
Paul Jolley - Keys
Dennis Leeflang - Drums / Mix
Maor Appelbaum - Mastering
Dan Verkys - Artwork
David De Roach - Photography
Chris Szkup - Guitars, bass, Lead and backing vocals, (out of time) claps
Paul Jolley - Keys
Dennis Leeflang - Drums / Mix
Maor Appelbaum - Mastering
Dan Verkys - Artwork
David De Roach - Photography
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Chris Szkup Melbourne, Australia
Chris a guitarist / songwriter in Melbourne, Australia. Co founder of The Feckers and TCSO, member of Hobart based Metallica tribute bands Cunning Stunts and Seventh Sons.
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