First Day Of School

by Deathbed Karaoke

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Rivyl Vinyl The melancholic, guitar-led sound of this little rocket sends me right back to a time of crippling insecurity and infinite possibility. DK's lyrics draw perfectly the parallel anxieties of teenage and mid life, with a catchy mantra to ward them off.

This will have you skipping towards even your deepest dreads.

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lyrics

Most people don't get to live the life they choose
Most people don't get to own an outdoor pool
You took the wrong path, you tripped and fell
You took a long walk down the road to hell
Confidence is lost
You're feeling small

It's just like going back to the first day of school
Going back to the first day of school

When the way that you used to act just can't carry on
Burned bridges don't build themselves back up, they're long gone
So make a new start, it's ain't that bad
You won't have to always feel that sad
In the middle of the playground once again
Getting pushed around

Just like going back to the first day of school
Going back to the first day of school

As a rule, I don't follow rules
As a rule, don't want to be a fool
And it's cool, to be down with the dogs for a while

Going back to the first day of school
Just like going back to the first day of school

In a way, maybe it's for the best
In a way, let's put it to the test
It's okay, just forget about yesterday

As a rule, don't follow rules
As a rule, don't follow rules
As a rule, don't follow rules
As a rule

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released May 24, 2023
Lyrics and music by David Nath © 2023 David Nath

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