Born in ’82 (Still Seventeen)
by MAROL

Verse 1
Back in the static of the old TV
I found a sound that rewired me
Cheap synth tones and velvet drums
My world began before I knew what I’d become
A-ha on the stereo, tears on my face
Didn’t know why, but I felt that place
Radio Gaga, toddler rhythm heat
Didn’t know the words but it moved my feet

Pre-Chorus
Grew up in a countdown, watching skies
Thought Martians might drop by surprise
Didn’t need much, just a melody
To time-travel outta reality

Chorus
Born in ’82, still seventeen
Heart stuck in a VHS dream
They say you grow up, but I missed that train
Still dancing in the pouring rain
Life’s a mixtape, some skip, some play
But music never walks away
No, music never walks away

Verse 2
They aged at twenty, got old too fast
Learned to fake grown-up, left the colors in the past
But I stayed weird, kept the shimmer and hum
Chased the ghosts in every kick drum
R&B keys in the midnight light
Still sparks something I can’t rewrite
Even if the world lost its glow
I hold my past like a secret show

Pre-Chorus
Final Countdown, countdown heart
Looking for aliens and false new starts
Couldn’t read the lyrics, didn’t need to
The soul knew something that the words flew through

Chorus
Born in ’82, still seventeen
Heart stuck in a VHS dream
They say you grow up, but I missed that train
Still dancing in the pouring rain
Life’s a mixtape, some skip, some play
But music never walks away
No, music never walks away

Bridge (Rap/Soul)
Yeah – Freddie told me we the champions,
But I been broke, bent, secondhanded
Still got that anthem deep in my bones
Still shout it loud when I’m all alone
No shame in the rewind – nah
Still vibin’ to that synthline – ha
You call it stuck, I call it gold
Youth ain’t gone, it’s just on hold

Final Chorus
Born in ’82, still seventeen
Heart stuck in a VHS dream
They say you grow up, but I missed that train
Still dancing in the pouring rain
Life’s a mixtape, some skip, some play
But music never walks away
No, music never walks away

Outro
No, music never walks away…

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Music from one of my old songs https://open.spotify.com/track/3W4bHVtM7NXLl1cObDM77W?si=21de85401cae4e72

Born in ’82 (Still Seventeen)

⏳ "Biggest Hurdle Yet" – A swing-infused cry from the modern maze.
This one’s for everyone stuck between polished résumés and silent doubts.
Vintage brass meets a restless heart — chasing meaning in a world of empty desks and ticking clocks. 🎺🖋️💼

#BiggestHurdleYet #ElectroSwingSoul #QuarterLifeBlues #ModernStruggle #JazzWithAJobCrisis #DreamersOnRepeat

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Clock ticks loud in the morning light
Suit too tight and my smile ain't right
Tried on dreams like second-hand shoes
But none of them fit, I’ve got nothing to lose

[Pre-Chorus]
Bosses frown, I fake a grin
Shuffle papers, I never win
I punch in, I fade out
What is this daily grind about?

[Chorus]
I'm out of step, out of line
Looking for a job that feels like mine
I chase the sun, but shade’s all I get
Maybe I’m the biggest hurdle yet
(Oh-oh, maybe I’m the biggest hurdle yet)

[Verse 2]
Degrees and skills, a polished CV
But nothing feels like it’s meant to be
Talk the talk, I play the part
But I’m falling out with my own heart

[Pre-Chorus]
Doubt creeps in, like a sly old friend
Will this restless chapter ever end?
I try to rise, I try to shine
But maybe I’m the reason I can’t climb

[Chorus]
I'm out of step, out of line
Looking for a job that feels like mine
I chase the sun, but shade’s all I get
Maybe I’m the biggest hurdle yet

[Bridge] (with swing-style instrumental interlude)
Tick-tock, soul on the clock
Jump through hoops, but the doors still lock
How do I win in a game I don’t get?
Maybe I’m the one placing the bet

[Final Chorus]
I'm out of step, out of line
Praying for a sign, just one clear sign
I dream in brass, but wake in regret
Maybe I’m the biggest hurdle yet
(Yeah… maybe I’m the biggest hurdle yet)

Out of Step

A glowing synth-driven journey through nocturnal echoes, Luminetic Bloom blends analog textures, shimmering leads and smooth harmonics in a cinematic space of emotion.

LUMINETIC BLOOM

I was born in a small village in Sweden in 1982, and music has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child I was captivated by bands like Scorpions, Queen, A-ha, and Alphaville, and I picked up the guitar at an early age.

By the late ’80s I was already experimenting with digital music on my Amiga 1200, and that curiosity never left me. In my twenties, I co-founded the band Zophrenia, which can still be found on streaming platforms today. Over the years I’ve continued to write, record, and arrange my own music, constantly exploring new sounds and ideas.

These days, I create from my own studio, blending piano, guitar, and layered arrangements built in Logic Pro. Recently I’ve begun using AI as a tool to elevate my productions to another level – but the heart of every track remains the same: real melodies, real instruments, and a vision shaped by decades of experience.

For me, music isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about capturing emotion, telling stories, and pushing sound into new territory.

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