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Cost of Living

by The Rollercanes

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This song is about the struggle between pursuing a career in music vs making responsible life choices.

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My baby knows exactly what I am thinking
Oh the things we say when we don't say anything
I'm scared and don't have time for every little question
Oh how nice it would be if I just went with conventions

But every time I take a step
I never seem to get ahead
And every time I think we're through
You wrap your legs around my neck

Oh I've been thinking about the better reasons to get older
And I've been thinking that your head fits good on my shoulder
If I ditch my dreams maybe we can have some money in the bank
And if I live long enough I can retire while my body works okay

My baby knows exactly what I am thinking
"Will the money stop before I even find meaning?"
And I stress I'll lack success in every little venture
Cause I'm born beneath something I'm never meant to shatter

But every time I take a step
I never seem to get ahead
And every time I think we're good
You wrap your hands around my neck

Oh I've been thinking about the better reasons to get older
And I've been thinking that your head fits good on my shoulder
If I ditch my dreams maybe we can have some money in the bank
And if I live long enough I can retire while my body works okay

Well I guess you're right, I'm lacking heart
And this used to be my favourite part of living
And they say it's not too late to start
To save a bit and join the housing market
It's true

Oh I've been thinking about the better reasons to get older
And I've been thinking that your head fits good on my shoulder
If I ditch my dreams maybe we can have some money in the bank
And if I live long enough I can retire while my body works okay

credits

released May 4, 2019
Guitar and Vocals - Daniel Wright
Bass and Vocals - Ryan Laughlin
Drums - Josh Tucker

Recorded by Dan Caswell at The Alamo
Produced and Mixed by Daniel Wright
Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering

Artwork and Poster - Carolyn Huane

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The Rollercanes Melbourne, Australia

Daniel Wright - Guitar, Vox

Bek Nafiz - Guitar

Ryan Laughlin - Bass, Backing Vox

Josh Tucker - Drums

The Rollercanes sound like a normal indie rock band on the surface but there’s always the unshakeable feeling that things could turn at any minute. The Melbourne 4-piece scout everyday life for something to sing about, bringing urgency to insignificance. ... more

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