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First Time (World of Sharks)

by Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise

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My buddy Jason who played keys on this track asked me if this song was autobiographical. My first reaction was hell no, this was sort of a dig at a past situation yada yada yada. But after that I thought about it for a while and realized, yeah it's totally about me, feeling adrift in a world of sharks.

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You’re just a boy
In a world of sharks
You’re just the board
In a game of darts

And it’s nothing new
So baby don’t take offense
And don’t be afraid
Of not making sense

Because it wouldn’t be the first time
No it wouldn’t be the first time

If ever you’re scared
Then quit acting tough
It’s only self defense
And now enough is enough

If ever you think
It just isn’t your fault
Take a look at yourself
Busy falling apart

Because it wouldn’t be the first time
No it wouldn’t be the first time

It wouldn’t be the first time
No it wouldn’t be the first time

It wouldn’t be the first time
No it wouldn’t be the first time

credits

released September 16, 2022
released September 16, 2022
Adam Brier: drums, percussion
Alois Cerbu: bass, launchpad, keyboard, piano, vox
Tom Conneely: vox, guitars
Jason Zucker: piano, organ, keyboards, vox

Recorded and mixed by Mackenzie Bunch at 65th Street Studios, Oakland, California
Produced by Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise and Mackenzie Bunch with additional input from Luke Armstrong
Mastered by Patrick Klem

Written by Tom Conneely (BMI)

Artwork and design by Luke Armstrong and Tom Conneely

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Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise California

Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise are a indie rock band from San Francisco, California with a passion for cheap drum machines and twang. “Sun Child,” an EP of demos, will be released September 15, 2023 with a full self-titled record to follow in the coming spring. ... more

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