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Probably the only punk song ever written about age discrimination.

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Here comes the future, larger than life
You think you’re prepared, but it cuts like a knife
Steady on course as you follow the plan
Thinking that you’ll do the best that you can
You were climbing the ladder of wealth and success
Hard to believe you made such a mess
Now it’s so hard to keep up with the pace
You were in front, now you’re losing the race

Oh, it won’t be long
‘till somebody younger than you comes along
And all that you worked for is suddenly gone
You better get a move on
--‘cause the clock is ticking

Everyone says you’re good at your game,
But lately, it seems, things aren’t the same
You see from the way they’re starting to stare
Maybe you’re not going to go anywhere
Experience, skill, and desire to lead
Have become a curse which once was a need
What you were told and what you believe
Have started you thinking that it’s time to leave

Oh, it won’t be long
‘till somebody younger than you comes along
And all that you worked for is suddenly gone
You better get a move on
--‘cause the clock is ticking

Once you were soaring but now you’re in freefall
How could you think that you’d have it all?
As everyone else seem to answer the call
It seems you keep hitting the same old brick wall

Oh, it won’t be long
‘till somebody younger than you comes along
And all that you worked for is suddenly gone
You better get a move on
--‘cause the clock is ticking

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from Once In A Blue Mood​.​.​., released September 15, 2014

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Chris Nelson Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Chris Nelson has been playing music for over 25 years and has written a large volume of songs. His sound is described as "Dark Folk" which is basically a unique mixture of folk, rock, and blues. He currently plays live as an acoustic guitarist while playing all instruments on his recordings. ... more

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