The song’s core message is that adversity is a necessary force that shapes and strengthens the human spirit. The "grinding wheel" symbolizes life’s trials—pain, pressure, and struggle—that, while harsh, are essential for personal growth. Rather than breaking the individual, these challenges polish and sharpen them, forging a resilient, authentic self. The song encourages embracing hardship as a catalyst for self-discovery and transformation, with scars serving as proof of one’s ability to endure and evolve.

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Rock song All Wired Up (In A Lie) written, arranged & produced by John Hardman (vocals/guitars/keys) - www.johnhardmanmusic.com
Available on Beats Working's latest album Perspection
Album artwork by Tristan Greatrex
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Perspection

All Wired Up (IN A Lie)

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All Wired Up (In A Lie)

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