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Swinging Through Trees

by Bevan Mical

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1.
Circumstance (Intro) 01:57
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Verse 1 Mother died when I was young Still remember her So here’s the introduction Peer into my world Raised to be a worker Ignore the goings-on Father kept on keeping on Left his only son Chorus Circumstance not a passing glance Can twist the story cold Truth can tend to be more absurd Than any story told Verse 2 So his parents became my own Best I’ll ever know And as I’m reminiscing Still a cynic in my soul Grandad was the only one Who I could hope to be No lies just introspection Was the only one for me Chorus 1 repeat Chorus 2 So make of it what you will I’ll just recite the truth Liberties not welcome here I’ve laid it out for you...
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Mother 04:00
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Verse 1 I remember the day you died I can’t recall the news Parents let things get much worse Now they’re resting too You were warm & dignified Siblings fought & squirmed Family never moved along Their strength all came from you Chorus Mother I, hope you’re proud of me The man that I’ve become It’s not your fault you had to go You still live on in me Verse 2 There’s mistakes that I have made Times when I was dumb Thoughts that keep my heart hurting Plans that come to nought Found a love that was my own I know you would approve Family cast me to the side They still can’t face the truth Chorus repeat Verse 3 More like you than I ever thought Kindness shines on through My angel when the world gets tough When I’ve lost my mind Didn’t even make thirty Our lives had just begun Think about it all the time I guess I just miss you Chorus repeat
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Those Were The Days 02:54
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Verse 1 Rules were the rules We didn’t have a say But everyone smiled It was better that way Playing with fire We were kids in our prime Grandma would tell us When we crossed the line Chorus Those were the days A friend was a friend Responsible mischief No need to repent Those were the days When your word was enough Knowledge was power You had to be tough Verse 2 Nothing was better Than skinning your knee Breaking an arm While swinging through trees Riding with no hands Never fearing the end Moments and memories Never had to press send Chorus repeat Bridge We had a lot more common sense You’ve got the whole damn internet We stayed out til the sun went down You all expect the whole world to bow down Verse 3 As I look back And think of all that we had Everyone happy Helping those who were sad Now things are different Just isn’t the same Children entitled It drives me insane Chorus repeat x 2
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Another Wise Man 03:01
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Verse 1 Just a young boy who witnessed the horror of war Ripped from his mother do I need to say more Respect that he built up while adoring his wife Raised him a family recollecting the strife Chorus 1 Another wise man Has left us again Gave us his wisdom And moved on to rest Another wise man Gave us his soul Left us his spirit Then he had to go home Verse 2 He was the one man who overcame all He put us to shame, so humble so pure He always taught me step back and calm down Take a little moment then work it out Chorus 1 repeat Chorus 2 All the great men We’ve known in life All gave us something With only their time All great men Healed all with a smile Took nothing from no one Staying calm all the while Verse 3 Incredible Grandpa the only father around The reason I work hard how real love was found A good sense of humour I’ve mirrored in mine Now you’re not with us it cuts like a knife Chorus 1 repeat
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What You Have Done 03:50
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Verse 1 Now at a place moving forward never back Not one regret, Fond feelings unwrapped As long as you worked hard no one pulled you up A rough bunch of legends in a town raised on trucks Drinking so much you fell on your face Threw it all up then start up again Bongs til our eyes closed, still not ashamed Mistakes from our youth made us today Chorus Learn from what you have done Or there’s no point in having fun Mistakes are what make you great Don’t bow your head until you’ve won the race Verse 2 Spending the night driving one eyed Moronic now but fun at the time Lessons were learned clowning around Childhood weakness where our back bones were found The first taste of rent soon woke us up A core group of friends who you grow to trust Paying your way was always a must Respect for the women from the ground up Chorus repeat Instrumental Verse 3 Friends from the past don’t see them now Grown up and moved on, some still in town But all of us rise up and experience life Paths never cross don’t need to know why Nothing but love for the formative days One moment in time and the last chance to play So grateful of people who kept me on track And the ones who weren’t there, don’t even ask Chorus repeat x 2
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Us World 02:54
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Verse 1 First time that I met you Didn’t know you’d be my wife The devils own had a hold on you It was time to start your life The evils that you went through When I think it makes me cry The strength I hope I gave you Left the bitter ones behind Chorus 1 I met you Then I saved you I just love you (It’s True) I need you now I adore you I just love you (It’s True) Verse 2 In a paddock in a car A declaration of our love We stayed out with the rising stars Each day a bit more trust All the while we grew together Building from the dust We knew us world it was forever Fit just like a glove Chorus 1 repeat Chorus 2 No mistakes We’ve faced some shakes You love me (Just Me) Played no games All honest days You love me (Just Me) Verse 3 All the people come and gone Couldn’t stand their selfish sides Heads up high and always strong We share a mutual pride Decisions made and some were wrong But together we got by And as the decade move along Hope you know I’m in for life Chorus 1 repeat
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Each Day 03:29
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Verse 1 Inside my mind a thousand times People still hung up on a forgotten crime Choices I made to become me Wouldn’t take them back, you can’t shame me Chorus We can’t all have what we want So best make do with what you’ve got Each day is a passing phase Show no remorse for the many hard days Verse 2 I dread each time the phone will ring The unwanted call and forced excitement it brings People think they can run their mouths Until the facts come shut them down Do we give in to our fears Or set up the music to fill up the air Chorus repeat Bridge It wasn’t easy Many levels of hard It wasn’t easy Still haven’t played all the cards Verse 3 So where do we go from here Another day over and the next one near You work all day to get by While the schemers and scammers run and they hide Never thought I’d get this far A beautiful wife and semi nice car Let’s all see how this plays out Even the sunshine gets covered in cloud Chorus repeat
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Number 8 03:22
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Verse 1 Salubrious salutations To all of those around Have you lost your patience Searching for the sound A prisoner of persuasion Get it done somehow There’s a war that keeps on raging No reason, Stop it now Chorus Yo yo yo I’m getting sick of talking My brain is off a walking Give me something to get high Yo yo yo The number 8 is waiting For someone innovating To bend it into shape Verse 2 Abhorrent accusations Feeling left up in the air Family losing graces Did I ever really care A future with frustration Feel it everywhere Waste of space relations Neither here nor there Chorus repeat Verse 3 Intrepid instigation We’ve brought it to the fore Amidst the isolation Reassessing so much more Tide is always turning Turning tables on the law The era of cessation Working out the flaws Chorus repeat x 2
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Famous Ones 03:01
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Verse 1 We open up our soul For people we don’t know Laugh and cry with sheer delight Leaving mystery to grow You don’t see them as people Just monkeys in a show They’re the ones that shine the light When there’s nowhere else to go Chorus They give us their lives When the worlds feeling low There when we need them Leave the famous ones alone Verse 2 They join us together The easiest thing to see Give their millions when it’s on the wire The children who are in need You burn reputations When the truth is there to see Make up lies to stoke the fire Leave good men craving sleep Chorus repeat Verse 3 They’re there when we’re lonely I know it true for me You all seem to think it’s fine To get everything for free You judge their opinions Like you would even know Stalk and chase to keep in sight Evil seeds you invent to sow Chorus repeat x 2
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Goodbye For Now (Outro) 01:25
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Verse I’m so happy in my life Can I join the chosen few No regrets I need to hold This next stage feels so new Now I have half a brother But daddy left him too Tidied up all loose ends Nothing more to do So can we all just move along Or is it way too soon And if I never gave a shout It was directed right at you Chorus So goodbye for now The show is coming to a close The end is near the story’s told Didn’t change my length of nose So goodbye for now I welcomed you all in But nows the time you have to go The next chapter can begin

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released June 6, 2020

Vocals , Guitar , Programming - Bevan Mical

Mixed & Mastered - Bevan Mical

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Bevan Mical Turua, New Zealand

“Bevan Mical’s musical influences know no boundaries. He believes in infusing his compositions with a little bit of everything. Embracing a multitude of genres, Mical refuses to label any style as bad, instead finding inspiration and creative possibilities in the rich tapestry of music.” - Bored City ... more

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