New Rave Is Dead

by Charlie Baxter

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1.
Conclusion 02:35
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Wake up with my eyes wide shut I can't remember a time when this was fun I've been distracted by the cities and the lights and the shows But I left my heart out there on the road I thought I'd left this place in the distant past Although everything moves I'm going nowhere fast If you don't try to fly then you will never fall But three years gone by and nothing's changed at all I've got this music and it keeps me alive When you are not with me when you're not by my side You say we'll make plans but you have not got the time I guess that it's over but at least we tried
2.
Never Be Younger 04:38
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Make way for the treble and bass when it hits you just like a slap in the face No need to raise the alarm, just carry on but don't keep it calm So try it. Can't fight it. Coming on strong like a neon riot We transmit the moshpit when it comes on you just can't deny it Hold up about to erupt, the night is still young so we buckle up No need to aggravate violence, bring out the noise and break down the silence These soundbites. They take flight. Let yourself go and don't be so uptight It's our right 'til first light Never be younger than we are, than we are tonight So turn down the light Cos something's not right We'll never be younger than we are tonight So turn down the light Cos something's not right I thought that I told her we'll never be younger than we are tonight Than we are tonight Fast forward to the action replay, don't give up until the first light of day This night has only begun, we're nowhere near done so bring out the real fun No drama. Try harder. Don't stop 'til your heart's beating louder This limelight, it's just right Never be younger than we are, than we are tonight
3.
Wdchckr 03:22
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Take a backseat view to a scene that died a long time ago If you sit around waiting doing nothing, you'll have nothing left to show So get up, speak up, stand up, get out! Don't waste away If you sit around waiting doing nothing, you'll have nothing left to say (You keep screaming but you're screaming after nothing We keep on dreaming, least we're dreaming about something) And I know how this looks from where you're standing All alone You're just like...!
4.
80s Jams (At The New Year's Disco) 03:23
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He spends his evenings in a crowded room Waiting for someone who will tell him what to do It's not coming soon She spends her days here working nine 'til five To earn the money that she needs to live her life Or at least survive Her heart's in my hands But everyone's trying to go it alone My heart is racing But I don't think I can do this on my own His eyes are clouded so he cannot see Have further doubts about just what he wants to be I think I'll just be me and agree and agree... and disagree with everything She hopes that someday she will see this through But hope's not enough when you need to start anew So let's just make that two
5.
New Rave Is Dead 03:35
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New rave is dead.
6.
Bounce 02:19
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Turn this up 'til it hits eleven Take fire with a bassline weapon Hold tight down below as above 'Til the bright lights shine like the gates of heaven Beats so fast got motion sickness Bass so tight it's strictly business Build it up and tear it down as it drops 'Til the frequencies all beg forgiveness (Oh my days! I know exactly where we're going with this one... let's hear it) We hit the floor and we bounce! Here again for the second verse Hit the floor like change from a purse Hold the line cos I was here first New rave is dead but I got out the hearse Don't be so damn dramatic It's just white noise and static But mixed in a way to make you stay up all night now causing havoc (And we're only just getting started...) We hit the floor and we bounce!
7.
Slam Dunk The Pop Punk 03:04
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Black flag on his wrist but he still drinks Carling Swallows on his neck and a chest piece starling Things he's like Rollins but he's more Phil Collins Drives his Corsa to the danger zone as if he's Kenny Loggins I-Pod, I-Phone, I-Buy anything Photos up online because the high-life's everything Misogynist t-shirt, cap at a joint Guess what I'm trying to say is he kinda missed the point (You can't stop it, you won't stop it, you can't stop it You can't stop it, you won't stop it Cos I can hear it coming with a 1, 2, 3, 4!) Slam dunk, slam dunk the pop punk Pick yourself up, pick yourself up Stand tall and pole vault the default Show the world who you really are! 1D, 2D, 3D, 4! Take a look outside your bedroom cos there's so much more Than identikit plastic packaged on a shelf With a little time and effort you can do it all yourself So take the mic, take the stage, take the words out on the page Take all the feelings that you feel from happiness to rage Listen to yourself, listen to your soul Don't listen to anyone that says you're not in control
8.
Bridges & Borders 02:56
9.
Fair Warning 02:48
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I'm over me and I'm over you I'm over everything you had me do I'm over this and I'm over you Consider this fair warning for if I stop calling I'll start again before the break of morning I'm over this and I'm over you I'm over you Consider this my final act I don't want you back Consider this my final dedication I'm over me and I'm over you I'm over everything you held me to I'm over this and I'm over you Consider this fair warning for if I stop calling I'll start again before the break of morning I'm over this and I'm over you I'm over you
10.
Stay '79 02:49
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Cut here cut there cut down the centre Is there anything left but the right? You claim the arts aren’t necessary for a career But without them I wouldn’t have mine And I can’t stand it the way you keep on Like you’re always right Well five more years feels like forever But it could all change overnight Stay close there’s a lot on the line We’ll hold on together like it’s 1979 Take this one day at a time We’ll hold on together like it’s 1979 I didn’t vote for this I didn’t vote for you But in five years time I hope we’re through Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints But I guess your intentions aren’t quite so true And I can’t stand it the way you keep on Like your words mean more despite The fact that just because you claim to be in a majority It doesn’t mean you’re actually right! I didn't vote for this, I didn't vote for you But in five years time I hope we're through I didn't vote for this, I didn't vote for you!
11.
Step One 03:01
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Step one - form a band Take the weight off the music in your hand Step two - write some songs This is how it feels to feel you belong Step three - play some shows Pack it all up and take it out on the road Step four - start again Reset, repeat, resume back to step one Step up, step out, step down, step one Step one - when you hear that sound You make it your quest to track it all down Step two - it never ends A constant cycle of repeating trends Step three - from my mic to your ear Upload online for everyone to hear Step four - get lost in the crowd You can step where you like but don't step on my dubstep - one Step up, step out, step down, step one
12.
Something Left To Show 03:37
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We keep on running We keep on trying Even when there's nowhere left to go We keep on building We keep on dreaming So long as we've got something left to show

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released August 3, 2015

Vocals, instruments, songwriting and production by Charlie Baxter

Additional drums / programming on Track 03 by Joe Trott
Additional vocals on Track 07 by Charlie Crisp
Additional vocals on Track 10 by Robyn Hardman

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Currently performing as/with: Charlie Baxter, grownuplife, Last Night's Victory, Oui Legionnaires.

Additional songwriting and production for: Michael D. Wynn, Ross Angeles, Crispy. ... more

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