Let me start this by kind of introducing myself, again. I am Your Academic Performance. I'm just an ordinary Aerospace student. Perhaps you know me from (x+w)^2. I started the bachelor's 1st year this year, and have been keeping track of my academic performance (get the name?) by making satiric but heartfelt songs about Aerospace Engineering in Delft. 
I released (x+w)^2 to the public, and it spread like wildfire. 
That song was written in about 5 hours after a mechanics of materials test. 
I tried to write a funny, thought provoking but also relatable song for this tiny demographic. Hence, I tried to include as many inside jokes, recent events and references to various things as possible.
Apparently people liked it.

Writing a proper sequel to that song took a little longer than anticipated, though. I started working on what became a rather elaborate track. 
Hah, I was supposed to have this done by last test week. But I got a bit carried away. Let's just say I was busy. Really busy, like all people here. (hinthint that's what the song is about).
This time, the main vocals were provided by Flori Sirghi. I also wish to thank Dr. Calvin Rans for starring in this track as well.
I hope you enjoy and (can relate to) it as much as I did while writing it.

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[Lyrics]


The farther, the higher, the more that you aspire
The harder, the lower, your expectations falter.
An airsystem in mind; lose mass to ease the burden
what did we come here for? By now, the game is over.

First Statics, which robbed us, of our free bodies
Then intro, to aero, the core of studies
Dynamics, picked up pace, and spun our heads round
But only at thermo, did the alarms sound.
My schedule, created, much like entropy
So disorganised and without empathy
The concept of energy conservation
Does not hold for homework, sleep deprivation.

A machine, overdesigned, system without room to grow
Destroying order in mind, Chaos; irreversible.
We're only human inside- how far does this need to go?
Already giving it all, when is it ever enough?

Is the sammary out yet?

The brighter, the faster, we're approaching the masters'
The slower, the wider, when motivations tire.
The pressure highers bars, yet we are none the wiser
Just one period left, or will we stay forever?

Forgot where my bike is, or at which building
Locate it, like ADSEE, by simply guessing
Social life gone for good, but I'll deal with it
Attend lectures all day, take one more resit.
Flashback to a weekend with EJW'cie ( 'vo)
Right now though, there's no time, along came ADSEE.
The pressure under which I'll one day buckle
Approaches the limit of my Mohr's Circle.

A machine, overdesigned, system without room to grow
Destroying order in mind, Chaos; irreversible.
We're only human inside- how far do we need to go?
Already giving our all, I guess it's never enough

[The Rans Man]

A machine, overdesigned, system without room to grow
Destroying order in mind, Chaos; irreversible.
You're only human inside- how far do you need to go?
Already giving my all, but it is never enough.
Up to now gotten so far, you know we'll never give up
By judging ahead of time, there is no outcome to show.
In taking Airstrikes inside, we shelter those on the line:
Together we will stand strong, we'll take them down one by one.


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Opening Speech Mechanics of Materials by dr. Calvin Rans
Vocals by Flori Sirghi
Additional vocals, arrangement, composition, lyrics, mixing, guitars, bass, synths & keys by Your Academic Performance
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I had a blast when this song premiered at the Atmosfeer tonight (hoogh'), so I wish to thank them for having it there as well.


-Your Academic Performance

Airstrike (feat. Flori Sirghi & Calvin Rans)

Your Academic Performance

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