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There Was A Time

Discreet In The Street

You can sit wherever you like, but
Don't distract the autopilot
For your safety and mine
Please be orderly behind the line

The future's bright
And the past is dead
Put your trust in the power of rust
At least I think that's what he said

Please can I politely advise you
To do whatever the autopilot says
Please relax and enjoy the ride
As we plummet to our fiery deaths
We could try to fight or run but
I guess it all depends
If you value your freedom or comfort more
It's all the same in the end

The future's written
And the past is gone
For your safety and convenience
The camera is always on

Invest your every movement with meaning
That's the only way we'll beat them
Are you certain who you're talking to?
Are you certain that you've thought this through?

The past is yours but the future's dead (repeat)
Ah I think that's what he said

Don't distract the autopilot

You can sit wherever you like, but
Don't distract the autopilot
Or he might bring your vehicle
To a sudden stop

Don't Distract the Autopilot

(Music & Lyrics by Annika Elting
© 2 May 2023
E-guitar, Bass Ukulele, Vocals: Annika Jayne
Cover Art: Annika Jayne, picture taken from Canva

This is my SINGLE submission for the Album Writing Club of 2023. 

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I guess it's true when they say "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". I was very, very angry at someone, not because they rejected me, but because they were holding me back from making music, so much so that I was starting to lose myself. As scary as that was, it also made me realise that I need songwriting and recording like I need air to breathe. And in this song I make sure that I'm back and more determined than ever. It's like a lot of people say: With all the pain and misery they put me through, they only pushed me towards my destiny. I suppose I should thank them for that.  So instead of channeling my anger into something destructive, I channeled it into creativity.

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Keri Kintner Vocal
Kelly Kintner Backing Vocal
Bkbirge Hammond Bass Drums Mix 

Written by The Kintners 
Arranged by Bkbirge

Thanks so much for listening.

Diane Crump was the first woman to ride the Kentucky Derby. She inspired this song.

Kentucky

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1992 4tr alesis mmt-8 kawaii k1m cz-1 guitar vocals

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Classical to folk and all points in between! Songwriting for and about life, cello compositions to soothe your soul. . .music is life! With cello or guitar and voice it is all music from the heart, music for the soul.

There Was A Time

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