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As one gets older, the challenge of persevering in the pursuit of achieving one's dreams seems to get harder and harder. We all have limited time to reach our goals. Whether pushed by external forces or your own thoughts, the distraction and temptation to settle for less than your full potential can be severe.

This song's playful take on this concept portrays the struggle of an aging wannabe rockstar who doesn't want to live the boring, corporate life that a nagging partner is encouraging. They are capable of more than that, and push through until they finally receive a promising result.

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She said, "You're late for dinner
Not getting any thinner.
What's with all the gray hair? Can't you see
You're no longer young and spry?"
That I can't deny but
I'm doing what I want to

I'm playing in this band
Have some awesome fans
Why is it you say I need a plan?
I'm drinking with the guys
Telling youthful lies
And doing what I want to

I can't stand still and just let dreams fade away

'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play

Feet hitting the pavement
Working just to pay rent
Everything is more than meets the eye
You say your clever saying
Every day delaying
Doing what you want to

Can’t you see I’m trying
Won't you stop your prying?
I can do more than you think I can
A tour has been booked
Now with you I'm off the hook
I'm doing what I want to

I can't stand still and let you get in the way

'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play

I can't stand still and just let time slip away

'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play

Oh, all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play

Oh, we gotta go now
Yeah, we gotta go now
Oh, we gotta go now
Yeah, we gotta go now
Come on, let's go

credits

from Are We Enlightened Yet?, released July 13, 2021
Chris Klimecky - Vocals, Guitars
Rob Pearsall - Drums, Background Vocals
Mark Crouter - Bass

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Chris Klimecky Seattle, Washington

Chris plays in his own Seattle-based band, Crystal Monkey Project, as well as Tacoma-based Grieve the Astronaut. He released two albums in 2021 - one solo EP and one with CMP. Chris's full catalog can be found here on Bandcamp with releases from his band in the '90s, Jester's Crown, and multiple solo albums. Expect new recordings with GTA, performances, and videos next! ... more

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