Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)
+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

Never been much of an extrovert
Put yourself out there and you could get hurt
So whenever I was backstage
All I could feel was my heart race while my hands shake

I thought that this is my life
But feels like I’ve been cut from it with a knife
A player 2 in my own game; what a shame
It’s a pain, when can I take it all back again?

Just a moment of your attention
But it’s filling me with apprehension
Maybe time for an intervention
Show’s started, now what was the question?

Doesn’t this thing go any louder?
Don’t know why I even bother
I’m sure things won’t get better
Turn me up? Never. Pointless endeavour

So drag me out of the blinding spotlight
Someone take my place in front of the mic
Just lead me off the stage ‘cause I’m
A side character in my own life

I’m tired of watching it all from the sidelines, please
I want to raise my voice but the choice isn’t mine
Feeling fine? I wish. Don’t miss the silence
When’s it my time to be filling it?

I’m not a part of the conversation
All I can do is nod and listen

It’s hard to
Speak up
It’s hopeless
Trying to get a word in

Leave me at the mixing desk
A front man but a social mess
Living it makes me depressed
What’s the use in trying? It’s hopeless

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Side Character In My Own Life

Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)

Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

PayPal Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/NickStanding

Purchase "Bump In The Night" and the “Side Character In My Own Life” album on Bandcamp: 
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)

+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

How many times did I watch those meddling kids
Running around after ghouls wondering who it is?
Boy Scooby had it right, I held my blanket tight
Those masked villains always gave me the chills

Caught in a trap and all’s revealed
That mysterious character was only the janitor
The creature wasn’t real; nothing is what it seems
One less phantom for my dreams

Now it’s TV off, bedtime, go to sleep
But the things that go bump in the night give me the creeps
Curtains are drawn and darkness takes over
My head hits the pillow but my eyes stay wide open so

Get up, throw on the lights
Splash water on your face and wash that fear away
It’s gonna be ok, just face the next day
And try to get some sleep; you’ll need it

Don’t let the nightmares get the best of you
It’s just a few more hours, you can make it through
There’s no monsters beneath your bed
It’s all up in your head

Popcorn and a drink, show starts; this’ll be great
Another jump-scare fest; what a good break
But witches, grudges and video tapes? Is that it?
Life’s more scary than all these horror flicks

Can I afford the bills next week? Oh...
Wallet’s light; mind’s heavy, feeling weak
Freddy and Jason have nothing on this
When counting the pennies is your saviour and a death wish

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Bump In The Night (Radio Edit)

Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding
PayPal Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/NickStanding

Purchase the “Side Character In My Own Life” album on Bandcamp:
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)
+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

Can’t help but think about the past
All the memories that last
Man... Life moves way too fast

The ups and downs of times long passed
The good things and the bad
Hope I’ve grown somewhat since that

Catch my reflection once in a while
See the chipped tooth in my smile
And wonder if these souvenirs were worthwhile

But wouldn’t change it for a second time around
It’s been fun
We had a good run

Oh, if this was the end of it all, end of it all, oh
How would I feel looking back? Did I live it to the full?
But in any case, it’s not over just yet
And you’re not too old for this
You’ll never be too old for this

Can’t help but think about the future
But it’s easy to get lost
Cycling anxious thoughts

So much to be uncertain of
Looking forward to a lot
Sometimes seems a long way off

Idle mind keeps wandering
Could be over in a blink
Often feels we’re on the brink

But all these thoughts are they subjective or objective?
What is real?
And, what’s just how I feel?

Oh, if this was the end of it all, end of it all, oh
How would I feel looking back? Did I live it to the full?
But in any case, it’s not over just yet
And you’re not too old for this
You’ll never be too old for this

Oh, if this was the end of it all, end of it all, oh
How would I feel looking back? Did I live it to the full?
But in any case, it’s not over just yet
And you’re not too old for this
You’ll never be too old

If this was the end of it all, end of it all, oh
How would I feel looking back? Did I live it to the full?
But in any case, it’s not over just yet
And you’re not too old for this
You’ll never be too old for this

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You'll Never Be Too Old For This (Radio Edit)

Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding
PayPal Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/NickStanding

Purchase the “Side Character In My Own Life” album on Bandcamp:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/

Or on CD and Vinyl on ElasticStage:
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)
+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

I turn on the news, but what am I looking at?
Was sure that the Earth is round but it might as well be flat
When did things get so dire, or am I just tired? Could it be just that?
I’ve gotta turn it off, take a nap

Around the world people take a stand
All at each other’s throats instead of holding hands
And was it always like this? Did I not notice? Was my head stuck in the sand?
Take a moment and try to understand

It doesn’t make sense anymore
No nothing makes sense anymore

Who’s in the White House? Who’s at 10 Downing Street?
But we put them in there. Were we counting votes or counting sheep?

It doesn’t make sense anymore
No nothing makes sense anymore

I don’t know when things will be okay again
These plot holes grow larger every day

When will this story be okay again?
These plot holes grow larger every day
Every day

I turn on the news, but why do I bother now?

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Plot Holes (Radio Edit)

Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)
+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

I’m a house of cards, just one tap and I’ll
Fall to pieces; please pick me up so I can
Drag myself out of bed lift my head and get up
Just to face the world without giving up

Just one step at a time while I’m feeling fine
And maybe stop when I’m not, but promise I’ll try
Never thought I was strong, needing someone to lean on
But it takes two leaning cards to build our tower tall

Maybe I’ll get depressed
Or maybe you’ll think that I’ve lost my mind but

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight

Another night losing sleep; am I weak? Or is it
Just these thoughts that I’ve let myself believe
Doing my best not to feed this sense of hopelessness
And drown out the demon saying that it makes me worthless

Maybe I’ll second-guess it
And maybe you’ll think that I’ve too much pride but

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

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Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)

Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding
PayPal Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/NickStanding

Purchase the “Side Character In My Own Life” album on Bandcamp:
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life

01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next?
02 - Side Character In My Own Life
03 - Mood Swings
04 - Red Kite
05 - Rewrite
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
07 - Hold Me Tight
08 - Bump In The Night
09 - Plot Holes
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version)
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic)
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic)
+ Additional Radio Edits for Tracks 07, 08, 09 & 10

Written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Recorded, mixed and mastered at JabunAudio by Nick Standing [Jabun]
Artwork, images and photography by Nick Standing [Jabun]

No generative A.I. tools were used in the creation of this album.

For full album credits, special thanks and descriptions please visit the Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life Bandcamp page:
https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/side-character-in-my-own-life

A huge thanks goes to all my subscribers on Patreon past and present who keep my music going each month with special mention to the current $10+ patrons: Nathan Puray, and Michael White! Thank you all so much for your help and support in making my musical dreams a reality! You folks are amazing! Get more from Nick Standing and Better Than The Book on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

I’m a house of cards, just one tap and I’ll
Fall to pieces; please pick me up so I can
Drag myself out of bed lift my head and get up
Just to face the world without giving up

Just one step at a time while I’m feeling fine
And maybe stop when I’m not, but promise I’ll try
Never thought I was strong, needing someone to lean on
But it takes two leaning cards to build our tower tall

Maybe I’ll get depressed
Or maybe you’ll think that I’ve lost my mind but

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight

Another night losing sleep; am I weak? Or is it
Just these thoughts that I’ve let myself believe
Doing my best not to feed this sense of hopelessness
And drown out the demon saying that it makes me worthless

Maybe I’ll second-guess it
And maybe you’ll think that I’ve too much pride but

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

Don’t let me drift away
Don’t let me drift away

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

Don’t let me drift away
Please tell me that you’ll stay
Right here by my side
Hold me tight, hold me tight

And never let me go
That’s all I need to know
When I can't keep up this fight
Hold me tight, and I’ll be alright

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https://www.youtube.com/@JabunAudio
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https://betterthanthebookuk.weebly.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GUCmKQoIk3bNWGiXDGkrp

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Hold Me Tight (Radio Edit)

Kevin-Jan Malte

Kevin-Jan Malte (Version d'escalade)

Kevin-Jan Malte (Rock Radio Version)

Работает из дому, под каблуком, втыкает в монитор, завидует друзьям, выходит только в АТБ за «Львовским».
И это — гимн нашей эпохи. О-о-о-о!

🍺 Громкий панк-ска-лёгкий трэш от фрилансера с душой!

⚠️ Осторожно: может вызвать желание лечь на диван.

На удалёнке

Verse 1
Miyerkules na naman, gising ang kalaban
Sa INMENA region, tahimik walang laman
Pero si Jojo, ‘di natutulog
Lancer ang gamit, lahat ay tutumba 'pag siya’y sumugod

Pre-Chorus
May scroll sa bulsa, may buff sa dugo
Kalaban sa spot? Aba’y, teka lang, gago!

Chorus
Jojo! Sa gitna ng gyera
Sumasayaw habang pumapatay ng lima
Jojo! 'Di mo kayang sabayan
Miyerkules palang, ubos na ang kalaban!

Verse 2
Walang pakialam kung magka-maintenance
Basta't may away, siya'y laging present
Sasandata ng galit, critical sa ‘yo
Isang tusok lang—paalam na, bro!

Bridge
Pula ang screen, lagas ang gear
Pero kay Jojo, wala 'yang fear
Sumusugod kahit solo
Ganyan magmahal ang isang totoong Lancer pro

Chorus
Jojo! Sa gitna ng gyera
Sumisigaw pa ng “Walang atrasan, teka!”
Jojo! Kahit Wednesday lang
Ramdam ng buong server ang kanyang bangis at tapang

Outro
Kaya't kung makita mo siya sa field,
Magdasal ka na lang at mag-shield
Jojo ng MIR4, hari ng INMENA
Isang Lancer na hindi basta-basta!

Wednesday

Heartfelt and high energy UK #Skapunk / #Poppunk slices of life from some guy born in the 90s. A musical project by Nick Standing AKA Jabun.

For my other project https://soundcloud.com/jabun and JabunAudio work, please visit the links above or below for a whole plethora of different flavours of music!

ZubaNET — не просто исполнитель, а голос асфальта, бетонных панелек и нецензурной правды. Его музыка — это стык лиричного боли и жирного бита, где каждая строка — как удар по черепу и одновременно по сердцу.

Родом с окраины, где маршрутки не ходят по расписанию, а мечты склеиваются из Wi-Fi, уличной пыли и переустановленного FL Studio. С юности Вован (а именно так зовут ZubaNET в миру) ловил вдохновение в обоссанных подъездах, дешёвом пиве и своих мыслях, которые орали громче соседей за стенкой.

Он начал с колонки, одолженной у брата, и бита, скачанного с левого форума. Но это был старт. Его треки быстро начали собирать вокруг себя таких же — тех, кто живёт на районе, варится в тревоге, но всё ещё мечтает.

Имя "ZubaNET" — отсылка к правде, которую не жуют, а глотают сразу. Это и про агрессию, и про иронию, и про силу слова, от которого даже Wi-Fi рвётся.

🎧 Его стиль — смесь трэп-хип-хопа, техно-грязи и честных текстов о том, что ни один бренд не купит: про нищету, любовь в маршрутке, ненависть к себе, жадную систему и надежду где-то под майкой.

Выступления ZubaNET — это молитва из колонок, панихида по забитым мечтам, но и восстание духа, которое качает зал.

🎤 Он сотрудничал с андеграундными битмейкерами, независимыми дистрибьюторами, сам сводил, сам продвигал, сам пошёл в отказ от попсовой глянцевости.

New tracks tagged #ska punk