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Life in the Mainstream

from Riley O'Connor by Riley O'Connor

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Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to concentrate, I can't seem to unwind
Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to meditate, I can't seem to turn off my mind

Life in the mainstream woes of an empire
Promises and lies
Daily frustration like transportation
Politics divide
Can we trust the leaders now
Will they let the experts decide?
Only celebrate the best barely enough to survive

Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to concentrate, I can't seem to unwind
Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to meditate, I can't seem to turn off my mind

Constant reminders, notifications
Birds and wind and flies
Sleep if you want it isn't so easy
Bedsheets thrown aside
Try to read another page
Anton Chekov if you're brave
Rational, thinking free
That's the man I ought to be
All I need is energy
Life keeps speeding up on me
Try to keep my sanity

Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to concentrate, I can't seem to unwind
Lying in bed wasting time, lying in bed wasting time
I can't seem to meditate, I can't seem to turn off my mind

I need a new strategy to survive another day
Take my mind off everything
And remind myself to play...

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from Riley O'Connor, released April 1, 2022
Riley O'Connor: Vocals, Drums, Piano
Alexander Maksymiw: Guitars
Scott Kemp: Bass
Christian Anderson: Additional keyboards

Recorded by: Christian Anderson @ Cerebral
Produced by Riley O'Connor and Christian Anderson

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Riley O'Connor Toronto, Ontario

Riley O'Connor is a Toronto based recording artist, session drummer, pianist, vocalist and songwriter.

Riley's original music is rock, pop, alternative, experimental with a classic vibe.

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