You Could Have Been Somebody Else

from Play the Game by the British IBM

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lyrics

200 people walking down and it won’t stop now
200 people in the crowd and it won’t stop now
Your hands are tied behind your back
Your mind is filling in the blanks
And it won’t stop now

You could have been somebody else if you tried
You went too far and now you’re broken inside
Oh I tried

200 people walking down and it won’t stop now
200 people in the crowd and it won’t stop now
They put a bag over your head
Tied a rope around your neck
And it won’t stop now

You could have been somebody else if you tried
You went too far and now you’re broken inside
Oh I tried

And when I wake up every morning
It’s just another day in turn
And when the music starts to glisten
I’ve never been here before
I’ve never been here before

You could have been somebody else if you tried
You went too far and now you’re broken inside
You could have been somebody else if you tried
Oh I tried

credits

from Play the Game, released February 21, 2020
Vox/Guitar - Adrian Killens
Bass - David Martin
Drums - Scott Wilson
Music & Lyrics by Adrian Killens
Recorded at Sick Room Studios by Owen Turner

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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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