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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Lindsey Simpson's debut EP. For anybody that loves good ol' blues. Goes great with a dram of whisky or 2 fingers of rum

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about

This song was spawned when i was sat one evening contemplating getting a job to supplement the little money i make from my music. I realised that the thought made me wretch and i also started thinking about all of the other things in 'this life' that are depressing and oppressing (usually in equal measure). Instead of going out and throwing petrol bombs i decided that writing a song that portrayed my pessimistic views on life would soothe my mind. This is the result.

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Well who ever dreamed of space-ships and firemen? That one day you'd see the moon and all the things the world can bring.
Who's disappointed and angered deep inside? That life didn't yield its best that mum and dad and teacher lied.
Who didn't realise, it’s not all fun and games? That passing life's exams didn't guarantee success or fame.
I demand a refund, I want it all back now. I’m sick and tired of getting older, I’m sick and tired of sweating from my brow.

And 9 to 5, the hours that navigate our hopes, dreams and social lives.
9 to 5. Let’s get out of this life.

Well, struggling to pay the bills, no heating for the old or ill. Is this what our futures hold, are we destined to be sad and cold.
I miss the times my friends and i would play out on the fields, no need to dream of next week or the late fees on our credit bills.
Who remembers long ago when a pint was nigh on free? Life was much simpler and our eyes weren't glued to big TV's.
I suggest we live our lives to the fullest extent, don't live your life like average Joe, give up mediocrity for lent.

And, 9 to 5, the hours that navigate our hopes dreams and social lives.
9 to 5. Let’s get out of this life.

Whoa, this life, whoa.

9 to 5, the hours that dictate what we do with our lives.
9 to 5. Let’s get out of this.

Life is not a commodity, it can’t be bought or sold. It’s inherent and belongs to us, don't do with it what you’re told. The soul however can be taken, crushed, left to rot. So leave your mark upon this world, don’t be the one that time forgot.

credits

from 98 Cans & a Bottle of Rum, track released January 31, 2014
Lindsey Simpson - Guitar and Vocals

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Lindsey Simpson is a Blues musician from Kingston Upon Hull in Yorkshire. With his eccentric stage performances and attention grabbing music Lindsey is fast becoing one of the UK's must see acts.

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