Playdead

by Riley O'Connor

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Usually late, but I’m past that point now
To show up for school I don’t even know how
My least favorite part is discussing my grades
I won’t be a fool and I won’t be a slave

I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Not gonna wake up when my friends are calling
I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Just gonna stay in bed, I’m gonna keep on stalling

Last night I snuck out drinkin up at the bend
Until I passed out, I was trying to defend
The beauty of life and the meaning of dreams
Until I awoke to the sirens and screams

I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Not gonna wake up when my folks are calling
I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Just gonna stay in bed, I’m gonna keep on stalling

When I don’t show up, just tell them I died
I’ll take the blame if they think that you’ve lied
Got to relax and catch up on sleep
Knock on my door, well you won’t hear a peep

I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Not gonna wake up when the cops are calling
I’m gonna play dead in the morning
Just gonna stay in bed, I’m gonna keep on stalling

I'm gonna play dead etc...

credits

released September 9, 2021
Riley O'Connor: Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth
Courtney O'Connor and Allison Bruneau: B/U Vox
Alexander Maksymiw: Guitar
Scott Kemp: Bass

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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.

rileyoconnormusic.com

discography

My Simple Life

date unknown
Riley O'Connor

Apr 2022
Playdead

Sep 2021
Radio Wave

Aug 2021
Life in the Mainstream

May 2021
Burning Man

Feb 2021
Positive

Dec 2020

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