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Elevator

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Previously unreleased single. Recorded at Sickroom Studios during the 'Where is Matthew Smith?' session.

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Stupid is as stupid does
I’m in an elevator in the sky
Looking down on everything
I might be a little
Little while

I can see your mouth is moving
But I can’t hear one word
Drowned out by every thought
That I have ever heard

I know it’s plain to see
You and I were never meant to be
But we tried so hard
Yeah we tried

I faked a nervousness to hide
A lack of empathy inside
The darkest moments of your life
Are the ones that make me smile

I watched you losing everything
I watched you lose it all
And all the friends you thought you had
Did nothing for your cause

I can see your mouth is moving
But I don’t hear one word
Drowned out by every thought
That I have ever heard

I know it’s plain to see
You and I were never meant to be
But we tried so hard
Yeah we tried

All of a sudden the man with no options
Becomes the man with all the options in the world
He said "I think it's strange how we all behave.
So won't somebody, let me out of my cell?"

One of these things is not like the other
One of these is different to you
One of these things is not like the other
And there's nothing I am going to do

I know it’s plain to see
You and I were never meant to be
But we tried so hard
Yeah we tried

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released December 10, 2021
Performed By:
Adrian Killens - Guitars/Vocals
David Martin - Bass plus backing Vocals
Scott Wilson Drums/Percussion

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Owen Turner at Sickroom Studios
Written by Adrian Killens

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the British IBM Cambridge, UK

The British IBM was formed by retro enthusiast and singer-songwriter Aidy as a way of combining his two passions; indie rock and vintage computing. Joined by an innovative rhythm section featuring bassist David and drummer Paul, the trio have been performing and touring together for two years as 'Aidy' before The British IBM was officially born on the 1st January 2012. ... more

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