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Album: PLEASURE CENTER
UPC: 198026565297
Genre: Electro Pop Freeform
Artist: Benjamin Russell
Record Label: TCBE Records
Release Date: February 7, 2024
CANCON: 100%
Album: PLEASURE CENTER
UPC: 198026565297
Genre: Electro Pop Freeform
Artist: Benjamin Russell
Record Label: TCBE Records
Release Date: February 7, 2024
MUSIC: Benjamin Russell
LYRICS: Elyce and Benjamin Russell
VOCALS: Benjamin Russell
PRODUCED AND MIXED: Benjamin Russell
VIDEOS: Elyce and Benjamin Russell
LYRICS: Elyce and Benjamin Russell
VOCALS: Benjamin Russell
PRODUCED AND MIXED: Benjamin Russell
VIDEOS: Elyce and Benjamin Russell
INFLUENCES/SOUNDS LIKE:
David Bowie
Gabriels
OMD
Tony Bennett
David Bowie
Gabriels
OMD
Tony Bennett
Welcome to a preview of the Singularity!
Benjamin Russell's most ambitious album yet, PLEASURE CENTER defies easy classification. What is this genre? "Freeform," says Russell.
Weaving threads of electronic, acoustic, pop, dance, soul, jazz, and classical into what has now become his signature style, the album explores themes of love, social commentary, warnings, hope and gratitude. It includes his first ever release sung in French, with words by Benjamin Russell and Alain-Yves Pigeon, a Euro-pop nod to his hit from the 80s.
From the start of Russell's career, he embraced technology. As a folk singer in the 70's, he lusted after synthesizers. His first vinyl release (the Double A Side) in the early 80's blended drum machines, synths and electric guitars. The album containing MIRACLE, for which he was nominated MOST PROMISING VOCALIST in the 80's, was a meeting of man and machine - his live solo shows featured himself, his guitar and banks of synths and drum machines.
Here's the question: is the title song a warning or an exhortation to plug into the matrix? You decide.
Weaving threads of electronic, acoustic, pop, dance, soul, jazz, and classical into what has now become his signature style, the album explores themes of love, social commentary, warnings, hope and gratitude. It includes his first ever release sung in French, with words by Benjamin Russell and Alain-Yves Pigeon, a Euro-pop nod to his hit from the 80s.
From the start of Russell's career, he embraced technology. As a folk singer in the 70's, he lusted after synthesizers. His first vinyl release (the Double A Side) in the early 80's blended drum machines, synths and electric guitars. The album containing MIRACLE, for which he was nominated MOST PROMISING VOCALIST in the 80's, was a meeting of man and machine - his live solo shows featured himself, his guitar and banks of synths and drum machines.
Here's the question: is the title song a warning or an exhortation to plug into the matrix? You decide.
Songs
Subtitle
Special thanks to Jeff Burson for his gracious help with the "Sounds Like" info for each song. Listen to his terrific SynthScape show every Saturday on Big Satsuma Radio: https://www.bigsatsumaradio.com/radioshows?pgid=l34kg0y8-c2ad717c-828d-4774-a8b4-dace82a7ca76
01 - PLEASURE CENTER
BPM: 113
SOUNDS LIKE: Thomas Dolby, Kraftwerk, Pete Shelley, Howard Jones
ISRC: CARI82400001
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 113
SOUNDS LIKE: Thomas Dolby, Kraftwerk, Pete Shelley, Howard Jones
ISRC: CARI82400001
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
PLEASURE CENTER - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
Turned the dials and they went bananas
It could have been more
A singular moment and we can't go back
Every wish is granted but there's one thing we lack
Remember these words
Pinching to zoom before you can talk
Learn to like and follow before you can walk
Being groomed for sex as soon as you can text
Jaded, bored and anxious you're gonna miss what's next
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
Losing sight of anything that matters
Virtually human
Watch the unboxing, pretend it's your gift
Shopping on line gives you a lift
Start your own channel using A.I.
Join the flood of influence - at least you can try
You know the matrix isn't so bad
Welcome to the best life you never had
No more limits, age or disease
Change your gender whenever you please
Throw off your darkness, put on bright
Colours and dance and sing
In your virtual world
You're anything - you're anything - you're anything - you're nothing
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
Turned the dials and they went bananas
It could have been more
A singular moment and we can't go back
Every wish is granted but there's one thing we lack
Remember these words
Pinching to zoom before you can talk
Learn to like and follow before you can walk
Being groomed for sex as soon as you can text
Jaded, bored and anxious you're gonna miss what's next
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
Losing sight of anything that matters
Virtually human
Watch the unboxing, pretend it's your gift
Shopping on line gives you a lift
Start your own channel using A.I.
Join the flood of influence - at least you can try
You know the matrix isn't so bad
Welcome to the best life you never had
No more limits, age or disease
Change your gender whenever you please
Throw off your darkness, put on bright
Colours and dance and sing
In your virtual world
You're anything - you're anything - you're anything - you're nothing
They hooked up their brains to their pleasure centers
ABOUT
Fascinated by "The Singularity" since hearing Ray Kurzweil's prophecy that man and machine will merge by 2040, it's hard to tell if Russell is promoting the idea or warning against it. What do you think?
Fascinated by "The Singularity" since hearing Ray Kurzweil's prophecy that man and machine will merge by 2040, it's hard to tell if Russell is promoting the idea or warning against it. What do you think?
02 - TELL THE TRUTH
BPM: 100
SOUNDS LIKE: Tears For Fears, Sparks,Thomas Dolby
ISRC: CARI82400002
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 100
SOUNDS LIKE: Tears For Fears, Sparks,Thomas Dolby
ISRC: CARI82400002
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
TELL THE TRUTH - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
There's something wrong between us and I've got an idea why
I think it started long ago in a little white lie
I wanted to protect you, that's what I told myself
Instead I hurt you deeper than you've ever felt
Now I'm sorry I didn't...
Tell the truth, tell the truth
Though it is so hard to do
When you're not sure what is true
But it's what you've got to do
Tell the truth, tell the truth
False foundations will not stand
Hey, look where you can land, as now I understand
Tell the truth
I should have known better - I always thought I did
We both know covered tracks don't stay forever hid
And now I face the music though I flinch in pain
I know I've got to tell the truth to put us right again
Now I'm sorry I didn't...
Tell the truth, tell the truth
Dig deep down and you'll see
You're starting to believe words you meant to deceive
Tell the truth, tell the truth
And it will set you free
Lies distort reality, hey, take a look at me
And tell the truth
Something told me, something told me
But I didn't listen to the voice inside
Now something's shown me, something's shown me
Tell the truth...
There's something wrong between us and I've got an idea why
I think it started long ago in a little white lie
I wanted to protect you, that's what I told myself
Instead I hurt you deeper than you've ever felt
Now I'm sorry I didn't...
Tell the truth, tell the truth
Though it is so hard to do
When you're not sure what is true
But it's what you've got to do
Tell the truth, tell the truth
False foundations will not stand
Hey, look where you can land, as now I understand
Tell the truth
I should have known better - I always thought I did
We both know covered tracks don't stay forever hid
And now I face the music though I flinch in pain
I know I've got to tell the truth to put us right again
Now I'm sorry I didn't...
Tell the truth, tell the truth
Dig deep down and you'll see
You're starting to believe words you meant to deceive
Tell the truth, tell the truth
And it will set you free
Lies distort reality, hey, take a look at me
And tell the truth
Something told me, something told me
But I didn't listen to the voice inside
Now something's shown me, something's shown me
Tell the truth...
ABOUT
"Talking about truth is like trying to handle an atom with a pair of pliers." - Benjamin Russell
Written in the 90's, this song gestated a long time before emerging on this album.
"Talking about truth is like trying to handle an atom with a pair of pliers." - Benjamin Russell
Written in the 90's, this song gestated a long time before emerging on this album.
03 - DREAMS ACROSS THE SKY
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: Altered Images, Herb Alpert
ISRC: CARI82400003
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: Altered Images, Herb Alpert
ISRC: CARI82400003
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
DREAMS ACROSS THE SKY - lyrics by Benjamin Russell
There's a light breeze blowing
The wind is sowing
Dreams across the sky
And there's no way of knowing
Which way it's going
No need to know why
Let go the cords that are holding you down
Recline on the wind as you leave the ground
When you arrive, you'll see where you're bound
You don't even have to try
Dreams across the sky
When tunnel vision daymare
Timeline's got you where
You don't know what's real
When for lack of a guide
All symbols collide
Anger's what you feel
Your past is an anchor holding you down
Tug on the chain and you'll be gone
Your future awaits you farther on
What's done is closed and sealed
Dreams across the sky
Don't waste your time hanging around
Recline on the wind as you leave the ground
When you arrive, you'll see where you're bound
You don't even have to try
Mmmm
There's a light breeze blowing
The wind is sowing
Dreams across the sky
And there's no way of knowing
Which way it's going
No need to know why
Dreams across the sky
There's a light breeze blowing
The wind is sowing
Dreams across the sky
And there's no way of knowing
Which way it's going
No need to know why
Let go the cords that are holding you down
Recline on the wind as you leave the ground
When you arrive, you'll see where you're bound
You don't even have to try
Dreams across the sky
When tunnel vision daymare
Timeline's got you where
You don't know what's real
When for lack of a guide
All symbols collide
Anger's what you feel
Your past is an anchor holding you down
Tug on the chain and you'll be gone
Your future awaits you farther on
What's done is closed and sealed
Dreams across the sky
Don't waste your time hanging around
Recline on the wind as you leave the ground
When you arrive, you'll see where you're bound
You don't even have to try
Mmmm
There's a light breeze blowing
The wind is sowing
Dreams across the sky
And there's no way of knowing
Which way it's going
No need to know why
Dreams across the sky
ABOUT
It's pure fun, positive and makes you want to get up and dance.
It's pure fun, positive and makes you want to get up and dance.
04 - GASLIGHT
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: ABC, Haircut 100
ISRC: CARI82400004
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: ABC, Haircut 100
ISRC: CARI82400004
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
ABOUT
Does anyone get out of this life without having been "gaslighted"? We hope so but there's a lot of it going around these polarized days.
Does anyone get out of this life without having been "gaslighted"? We hope so but there's a lot of it going around these polarized days.
GASLIGHT - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Chorus:
Gaslight, gaslighting
G-g-g gaslight, gaslighting
I'm bird's eye above
Yeah, bird's eye - I can see
What you're doing
Chorus
You can't hide
From this bird's eye
You're just trying to get control
Chorus
One day you're gonna wake up
You'll feel the pain you've caused
'Cause it comes back
Yeah it comes back
You can't escape that
And you can't get away with...
Chorus
You can't get away with
Chorus
Gaslight
Chorus:
Gaslight, gaslighting
G-g-g gaslight, gaslighting
I'm bird's eye above
Yeah, bird's eye - I can see
What you're doing
Chorus
You can't hide
From this bird's eye
You're just trying to get control
Chorus
One day you're gonna wake up
You'll feel the pain you've caused
'Cause it comes back
Yeah it comes back
You can't escape that
And you can't get away with...
Chorus
You can't get away with
Chorus
Gaslight
05 - VALE OF PAIN
BPM: 75
SOUNDS LIKE: Jeff Buckley
ISRC: CARI82400005
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/rPRbn_txHz0?si=dMZ-ci7E5196Dhyz
BPM: 75
SOUNDS LIKE: Jeff Buckley
ISRC: CARI82400005
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/rPRbn_txHz0?si=dMZ-ci7E5196Dhyz
Vale Of Pain - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Took a wrong turn on an astral plane
Landed here in this vale of pain
And I don't know how but I forgot my name
Lost my bearings so here I remain
In this vale of pain
Now children grow, pushing up too fast
Innocence can never last
And they grow cold, point and blame
So unfair - no love remains
In this vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Veiled remarks become lies - so bold
Until today, they were never told
It was never, never plain
Took a wrong turn on an astral plane
Landed here in this vale of pain
And I don't know what you hope to gain
What a shame to love in vain
In this vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Vale of pain
Took a wrong turn on an astral plane
Landed here in this vale of pain
And I don't know how but I forgot my name
Lost my bearings so here I remain
In this vale of pain
Now children grow, pushing up too fast
Innocence can never last
And they grow cold, point and blame
So unfair - no love remains
In this vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Veiled remarks become lies - so bold
Until today, they were never told
It was never, never plain
Took a wrong turn on an astral plane
Landed here in this vale of pain
And I don't know what you hope to gain
What a shame to love in vain
In this vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Vale of pain, vale of pain
Vale of pain
ABOUT
The generational divide has flipped. Cat Stevens wrote "Father and Son" where the son tries to get his father to understand his point of view. Here, a father attempts the reverse.
The generational divide has flipped. Cat Stevens wrote "Father and Son" where the son tries to get his father to understand his point of view. Here, a father attempts the reverse.
06 - BEAUTIFUL
BPM: 80
SOUNDS LIKE: David Bowie, Harmonium
ISRC: CARI82400006
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/4FJZfyyG368
BPM: 80
SOUNDS LIKE: David Bowie, Harmonium
ISRC: CARI82400006
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/4FJZfyyG368
BEAUTIFUL - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
I'm here lying with you
Wondering where the time's got to
You say I'm more beautiful
More than ever, how wonderful
'Cause I feel that way about you
It is a mystery
How I found you - you found me
Sunlight radiant through your hair
Somehow I knew you'd always be there
And I knew you felt that too
Beautiful - you're beautiful
Always I hid what's me
Who I was they couldn't see
And I found it hard to trust
But you showed me that I must
And now I'm free to believe
Beautiful - you're beautiful
I'm here lying with you
Wondering where the time's got to
You say I'm more beautiful
More than ever, how wonderful
'Cause I feel that way about you
It is a mystery
How I found you - you found me
Sunlight radiant through your hair
Somehow I knew you'd always be there
And I knew you felt that too
Beautiful - you're beautiful
Always I hid what's me
Who I was they couldn't see
And I found it hard to trust
But you showed me that I must
And now I'm free to believe
Beautiful - you're beautiful
ABOUT
The 2023 ice storm in Montreal left people in the dark for days. Luckily acoustic guitars don't need electricity. This song of a love that endures was born by candle light.
The 2023 ice storm in Montreal left people in the dark for days. Luckily acoustic guitars don't need electricity. This song of a love that endures was born by candle light.
07 - WILL THE ALIENS SAVE US?
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: Flash and the Pan
ISRC: CARI82400007
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: COMING SOON
BPM: 120
SOUNDS LIKE: Flash and the Pan
ISRC: CARI82400007
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: COMING SOON
WILL THE ALIENS SAVE US? - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Will the aliens save us
When they fly in
In their UFO?
Can they fix the mess we're in?
Give us the answers in what they show?
I don't know
Help me pack for the end of the world
I can't decide what to take on the ship
When the aliens save us
And take us to our brand new home
There won't be any buffalo to roam there
I'll tell you that
I don't know
It sounds like people are looking for a new god
"God is dead," that's what they said
Some begged and pled
But that concept has lost all cred
Where does that leave us?
Will they aliens save us
When they come in their UFO?
Will the aliens save us?
Save us!
Will the aliens save us
When they fly in
In their UFO?
Can they fix the mess we're in?
Give us the answers in what they show?
I don't know
Help me pack for the end of the world
I can't decide what to take on the ship
When the aliens save us
And take us to our brand new home
There won't be any buffalo to roam there
I'll tell you that
I don't know
It sounds like people are looking for a new god
"God is dead," that's what they said
Some begged and pled
But that concept has lost all cred
Where does that leave us?
Will they aliens save us
When they come in their UFO?
Will the aliens save us?
Save us!
ABOUT
What happens if the weather keeps changing and the wars spread? Will we survive? We keep hearing about UFO's. Maybe if the aliens are nice, they can solve our problems for us. What are the chances?
What happens if the weather keeps changing and the wars spread? Will we survive? We keep hearing about UFO's. Maybe if the aliens are nice, they can solve our problems for us. What are the chances?
08 - LOVE DIMENSION (Pod Mix)
BPM: 82
SOUNDS LIKE: Thompson Twins
ISRC: CARI82400008
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/7a5yDpcfUWQ
BPM: 82
SOUNDS LIKE: Thompson Twins
ISRC: CARI82400008
Written by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Music Video: https://youtu.be/7a5yDpcfUWQ
ABOUT
"There's a little part of me that some people never do see." This is a song of hope - there's another side to humans that often gets overlooked in the rush to the future.
"There's a little part of me that some people never do see." This is a song of hope - there's another side to humans that often gets overlooked in the rush to the future.
LOVE DIMENSION - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Meet me in the love dimension
I want to touch more
Than your mind and your body
You're heading in the right direction
I can see and hear, I can feel you near
I can touch you in the
Love dimension, love
Living in the love dimension
There's a little part of me
That some people never do see
They could join us in this love adventure
But their eyes are closed, only heaven knows
Why they can't see this
Love dimension, love dimension
Love dimension - it's a state of mind
You can get there most any time
If you want to (do you want to?) yeah
Love dimension - it's a miracle
Invisible but it's beautiful
I've been blessed by love
I've been kissed by love
And I love to love you
Love, love, love, love dimension
(Break)
Love, love, love, love
Love dimension
Meet me in the love dimension
I want to touch more
Than your mind and your body
You're heading in the right direction
I can see and hear, I can feel you near
I can touch you in the
Love dimension, love
Living in the love dimension
There's a little part of me
That some people never do see
They could join us in this love adventure
But their eyes are closed, only heaven knows
Why they can't see this
Love dimension, love dimension
Love dimension - it's a state of mind
You can get there most any time
If you want to (do you want to?) yeah
Love dimension - it's a miracle
Invisible but it's beautiful
I've been blessed by love
I've been kissed by love
And I love to love you
Love, love, love, love dimension
(Break)
Love, love, love, love
Love dimension
09 - CE MIRACLE QU'EST L'AMOUR
BPM: 130
SOUNDS LIKE: Johnny Hallyday, Richard Séguin
ISRC: CARI82400009
Music by Benjamin Russell
Paroles de Benjamin Russell et Alain-Yves Pigeon
BPM: 130
SOUNDS LIKE: Johnny Hallyday, Richard Séguin
ISRC: CARI82400009
Music by Benjamin Russell
Paroles de Benjamin Russell et Alain-Yves Pigeon
CE MIRACLE QU'EST L'AMOUR – paroles de Benjamin Russell et Alain-Yves Pigeon
L’amour est un miracle, moi j’y crois
Oui l’amour est un miracle, avec toi
En harmonie – euphorie
Je me sens invincible dans tes bras
Et je suis compris, la comme ça
Finis les pleurs, quel bonheur
Dieu merci de cette joie
Merci à toi pour tous ces beaux jours
Dieu merci de cette joie
Merci à toi pour ce miracle qu'est l’amour
Je me souviens - les jours tristes, sans foi
Je ne peux oublier, tout changé, tu dis n'aimer que moi
N’aimer que moi
Dieu merci…
L’amour est un miracle, moi j’y crois
Oui l’amour est un miracle, avec toi
En harmonie – euphorie
Je me sens invincible dans tes bras
Et je suis compris, la comme ça
Finis les pleurs, quel bonheur
Dieu merci de cette joie
Merci à toi pour tous ces beaux jours
Dieu merci de cette joie
Merci à toi pour ce miracle qu'est l’amour
Je me souviens - les jours tristes, sans foi
Je ne peux oublier, tout changé, tu dis n'aimer que moi
N’aimer que moi
Dieu merci…
ABOUT
It is fitting that Benjamin Russell's first French release is this entirely reworked version of MIRACLE, his hit from the 80's. Love is the miracle he found when he first arrived in Montreal, love for Elyce, the city and the French language. Lyricist Alain-Yves Pigeon has helped create the perfect libretto.
It is fitting that Benjamin Russell's first French release is this entirely reworked version of MIRACLE, his hit from the 80's. Love is the miracle he found when he first arrived in Montreal, love for Elyce, the city and the French language. Lyricist Alain-Yves Pigeon has helped create the perfect libretto.
10 - YOU CAN'T HEAR ME 2024
BPM: 122
SOUNDS LIKE: Gene Loves Jezebel
ISRC: CARI82400010
Written by Benjamin Russell
BPM: 122
SOUNDS LIKE: Gene Loves Jezebel
ISRC: CARI82400010
Written by Benjamin Russell
ABOUT
Life can be complicated. There are so many choices and the easier technology makes it for us, the more anxious we are and the less time there seems to be to get everything done, including relationships
Life can be complicated. There are so many choices and the easier technology makes it for us, the more anxious we are and the less time there seems to be to get everything done, including relationships
YOU CAN'T HEAR ME - lyrics by Benjamin Russell
Can you hear me?
Your life is (so) complicated
So confusing, does it make sense?
Pushed and pulled, you think it's fated
You don't control it, you feel so tense
You've got needs, so many desires
You've got license, but are you free?
You're suspended on unseen wires
I want to tell you, but you can't hear me
So easy - it could be
So simple - here's the key
So easy - it could be
So simple - but you can't hear me
You need life not simulation
It's so important - why can't you see?
You must look with imagination
I want to tell you, but you can't hear me
He, she, they, me
All need to be free
He, she, they, me
All need - but you can't hear me
So easy - it could be
So simple - here's the key
So easy - it could be
So simple - but you can't hear me
Can you hear me?
Your life is (so) complicated
So confusing, does it make sense?
Pushed and pulled, you think it's fated
You don't control it, you feel so tense
You've got needs, so many desires
You've got license, but are you free?
You're suspended on unseen wires
I want to tell you, but you can't hear me
So easy - it could be
So simple - here's the key
So easy - it could be
So simple - but you can't hear me
You need life not simulation
It's so important - why can't you see?
You must look with imagination
I want to tell you, but you can't hear me
He, she, they, me
All need to be free
He, she, they, me
All need - but you can't hear me
So easy - it could be
So simple - here's the key
So easy - it could be
So simple - but you can't hear me
11 - MONDAY
BPM: 75
SOUNDS LIKE: Satie, Debussy, Dvorak, Synthwave
ISRC: CARI82400011
Written Benjamin Russell
BPM: 75
SOUNDS LIKE: Satie, Debussy, Dvorak, Synthwave
ISRC: CARI82400011
Written Benjamin Russell
ABOUT
Benjamin Russell's love of classical music began with a Dvorak record, a gift from his grandmother. In a first for him, this instrumental composition delivers peace in a chamber arrangement of piano, violin and cello. Don't worry, if classical isn't your thing, it's over quickly at a minute and 26 seconds!
Benjamin Russell's love of classical music began with a Dvorak record, a gift from his grandmother. In a first for him, this instrumental composition delivers peace in a chamber arrangement of piano, violin and cello. Don't worry, if classical isn't your thing, it's over quickly at a minute and 26 seconds!
12 - WHY AM I?
BPM: 100
SOUNDS LIKE: Simple Minds
ISRC: CARI82400012
Written Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 100
SOUNDS LIKE: Simple Minds
ISRC: CARI82400012
Written Elyce and Benjamin Russell
ABOUT
Looking inward while navigating the outer world, Russell explores the ultimate question in this thoughtful song to close the album.
Looking inward while navigating the outer world, Russell explores the ultimate question in this thoughtful song to close the album.
WHY AM I? - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell
Sun sets somewhere on mountains by the sea
And I wish I were there - maybe then I'd feel free
Look in the night sky - see the light of a star
And I wonder if I will ever know where we are
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
Whether chained to our home or wanderlust
Are we just being the way that we must?
If it all seems hard or way too easy
Is it only destiny?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
Whether life seems hard or way too easy
Is it only destiny?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
Sun sets somewhere on mountains by the sea
And I wish I were there - maybe then I'd feel free
Look in the night sky - see the light of a star
And I wonder if I will ever know where we are
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
Whether chained to our home or wanderlust
Are we just being the way that we must?
If it all seems hard or way too easy
Is it only destiny?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
Whether life seems hard or way too easy
Is it only destiny?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I feeling this way?
Why am I?
BONUS TRACK - LOVE DIMENSION (Extended Ban Allen Belt Mix)
BPM: 82
SOUNDS LIKE: Thompson Twins
ISRC: CARI82400013
Written Elyce and Benjamin Russell
BPM: 82
SOUNDS LIKE: Thompson Twins
ISRC: CARI82400013
Written Elyce and Benjamin Russell
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How do you find the love dimension? You might need to navigate dangerous radiation fields until you break through. This bonus track is only available with the purchase of the album on Bandcamp.
How do you find the love dimension? You might need to navigate dangerous radiation fields until you break through. This bonus track is only available with the purchase of the album on Bandcamp.