In May 2023, as soon as I recovered from a horrendous illness, I caught from my Reykjavik, Iceland trip, I wrote the lyrics for Punk Life. It seemed like the words came to me, and I was surprised to complete within a few days. So, a personal new record there. The song is mainly about reminiscing of past, I treasure, and also the way to be in the present, persevering onward, in this discombobulating planet! Then I created the music for this ‘demo’, in my bedroom, using midi keyboard, and midi instrumental data, and also recorded my singing. Then a created the art work for cover. For some reason, I prefer this original ‘demo’ version.
Lyrics
Take me back to 1988
when everyone I knew was always so nearby
When I felt the love of my childhood
from family and friends
when the world was obviously
a different kinda place
so, I take a walk into the wild
Chorus
Punk life, punk life
well I don't give a damn
So keep on trying with
the beating me down even when
you know I'm flying, rising
up to the top and over it
Chorus
Punk life, punk life
well I don't give a damn
About the competition
win or losing the game
I wanna break apart the system
I think you're better off
way out of town (find something new)
Chorus
Punk life, punk life
well I don't give a damn
Punk life, punk life
well I don't give a damn
Lyrics Written by John McLean Park
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