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First World Problem Blues

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lyrics

This is the part where I say something smart
But nothing is coming out
I’ve been sitting at home feeling all alone
Not doing shit pretending I’m a poet
I should go back to school or at least read the news
I live the life I choose
But when it’s all said and done
It’s only first world problem blues

I wish I could write songs about meadows and birds
But I’m a city kid not talented in the smithing of words
I wish I’d put a copyright, on the phrase “I love you”
so every song on the radio would pay me a cent or two
But I didn’t get the business head or at least that’s what they said
I live the life I choose
But when it’s all said and done
It’s only first world problem blues

First world problem blues

I spent too much time with keyboards and mouses
When I should’ve been writing songs to get us out of our mom’s houses
I didn’t work hard enough
while wars are waged on the TV I’m drinking myself to sleep
Stay in bed til one pm thinking I got a problem
The days I’m losing track
Now I’m four years older
My heart is colder and black

First world problem blues

I got caught up in growing out my hair
Started a band thinking we were going somewhere
It all seems so foolish now
And yeah the times were good and we did what we could
But I can’t help feeling I could’ve done more
Did I put it all on the line Did I give all that was mine
Or was I holding back?
Now I’m four years older but my heart’s still colder and black

First world problem blues

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from King Dream, released August 24, 2018

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King Dream Bodega, California

King Dream is a Bay Area psych-rock project from longtime songwriter and musician Jeremy Lyon. With roots planted in the golden era of California psychedelia, and a wry, playful energy that places him firmly in the 21st century, Lyon charts a path through timeless themes: disillusionment with oneself, with adulthood, with one’s country — and that there’s still plenty worthy of a love song. ... more

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