Lyrics;
Before we realise
All the pseudo-freedom we’ve engineered
Will have tied our hands behind our backs and took the wheel

Even though it seems
Like a Utopian paradise, it’s by design
So when human nature rears it’s ugly head
Don’t be surprised

So I’ll stay inside
Until we start regressing

Ooooh,
Something terrible is going to happen soon
I can feel it in the air, wish it weren’t true
But the state were in is by design

The end is almost here
Raise a glass as the sun comes crashing down
First it burns through major cities and then it spreads through smaller towns

And as despairing as it seems
Hemlington will be swallowed by the lake
And some 150 burned out cars will land on Eastern American shores

So I’ll remain inside
Until the future’s over

Ooooh,
Something terrible is going to happen soon
I can feel it in the air, wish it weren’t true
But the state were in is by design

The Circus (By Design)

Corey Bowen is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bedroom-producer from Middlesbrough, UK.

Working as a songwriter and solo artist since the age of 16, Bowen began playing live following an invitation to tour with Christopher Owens (formerly of Girls fame). The tour was then followed up with live appearances at T In The Park and Green Man festivals, further touring within the UK, industry backing from the likes of Universal and Sony, airplay from Annie Mac and Huw Stephens and positive reviews from outlets such as The Line Of Best Fit, DIY Mag and Boys by Girls.

Following a 4-year period touring and working as a performer, Bowen took a back seat to focus on ghostwriting for other artists and producing music for TV.

In 2022 Corey decided to start releasing his own songs again, forming writing duo Modern Rodeo with long-time collaborator and close friend Charlie Glazebrook, whilst resuming his work as a solo-artist in parallel.