Title track Part of You, What we need, Rainbow and Straight in your eyes were produced, arranged, mixed and mastered by Attic productions. All lyrics by Daniël Wöltgens, All songs written by Daniël Wöltgens. All backing and lead vocals by Daniël Wöltgens

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Straight in your eyes

THE DAYS ARE LONG BUT THE YEARS GO FAST             (Cooper/Jones)
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I wasn’t ready when you moved out to your Uni dorm 
It was a shock to feel so empty and outta the norm
I was excited for you to have adventures of your own
But after you left, I sat an’ cried all alone  

I couldn’t believe how quickly your childhood went 
And how much I longed to do it all again 
I have yet so much that I’m longing to show you
I hope I’m still the one that you can turn to

Coz the days are long, but the years go fast 
You’re so caught up in the moment, think they’re always gonna last 
The sleepless nights turn into busy routines 
Then when you finally get the hang of it, they’re ready to leave 

One minute you’re longing for some peace and rest 
A break from sticky fingers when the house is a mess 
Next, they’re taller than you, can do exactly what they want 
And you’re helpless to stop ‘em, only stand by an’ watch

Coz the days are long, but the years go fast 
You’re so caught up in the moment, think they’re always gonna last 
The sleepless nights turn into busy routines 
Then when you finally get the hang of it, they’re ready to leave 

Wherever they go they take a piece of your heart 
You hope they’re gonna visit after moving so far 
You want them to be loved and to be well
But you’re still gonna miss ‘em and it hurts like hell 

Coz the days are long, but the years go fast 
You’re so caught up in the moment, think they’re always gonna last 
The sleepless nights turn into busy routines 
Then when you finally get the hang of it, they’re ready to leave

The Days Are Long but the Years Go Fast

We collect Gold Coins
We used to collect rare coins
We collect Hyrule Shrines
We once collected Butterflies
We collect Red Coins
We used to collect Yellow Pills

Times change and traditions fade
Nostalgia reigns but it’s not the same
We once collected things in the physical
Now we just collect things in the digital

We collect Honeycombs
We used to collect Insects
We collect Cubes and Hearts
We used to collect stamps and trading cards
We collect nuts and bolts, ammunition and Power Stars
A long, long time ago we collected Matchbox Cars

Times change and traditions fade
Nostalgia reigns but it’s not the same
We once collected things in the physical
Now we just collected things in the digital

We subscribe to Apple Music, iHeart, Tidal, Spotify
We had vinyl, tapes and compact discs that we would buy
We subscribe to streaming services watching movies, sometimes crappy
And PS Plus and Game Pass, you’ll own nothing and be happy

Times change and traditions fade
Nostalgia reigns but it’s not the same
We once collected things in the physical
Now we just collect things in the digital

Song Sung Blue

Neil Diamond

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