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Inside The Lines

from Over The Line by Brian O'Connell

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INSIDE THE LINES


When we were young and they shaped our minds.

In the little book we would neatly trace the lines.

We colored nice and so perfectly.

We learned the game and they taught us well.



We go out into the world we know

Following the rules in the great design.

No questions please it is in control

Follow the rules please behave now.

Don't be a fool don't step out of the line.


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Add your voice to the song.

You're free to sing along.

You're free to just be

Free to be you and me.

But don't step out of line

You won't have a good time.

You're friends will shut you out

You'll scream and stamp and shout.



And run back to your room

And lonely little homes.

What you need is TV

And get yourself some sleep

And dig an early grave.

Be sure that you behave and

Don't ask questions we can't answer


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The book is colored and the pictures clear.

Won't you hold me close I need to know your near.

It's dog eat dog and we must beat the rush.

From home to home no one has the time.



But we all know in our heart of hearts

If only we could look at what is our part.

What is the story that we tell ourselves?

What is the picture that we color?

What is the story that we tell to each other?

What is the story that we tell to each other?

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from Over The Line, released December 2, 2020
Written by Brian O'Connell

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Brian O'Connell Massachusetts

Widely known for his inventive and kinetic bass and touch guitar playing with Arukah, Uncle Sammy, Gordon Stone, Gary Backstrom, Dave Brunyak, and Dead Man's Waltz. O'Connell also has a strong compositional approach that is featured in his rock opera and original bands. His most recent solo project is a podcast-rock opera about the Salem Witch Trials called Witch Hunt. www.brianvoconnell.com ... more

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