Lockdown Living. Year 9 Song Collaborations (Class of 2020), by Year 9 Music students from the International School of Penang, (Uplands).

Lockdown Living. Year 9 Song Collaborations (Class of 2020)

by Year 9 Music students from the International School of Penang, (Uplands).

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1.	Illusions 03:45	lyrics	download
Lyrics Verse 1: Stuffed animals and playgrounds fairy tales, we just ran around Not a worry in our minds Said “it’s all gonna be fine” Now I’m dreaming of a sunset Walking down the beach in a red dress The whole world is left behind And my thoughts are all outside Pre-chorus: You tell me “cover-up” “You can’t go out like that” Always looking behind me Running ‘round the edge so you don’t see me Lay down and rest my head After all the BS that’s been said Tell me I’m not perfect because You don’t think I’m worth it Chorus: Carving myself Cause Instagram won’t show me otherwise Wish I was like you Going out better put on my disguise He may not like me And I may not be as pretty as Madison But I’m still human Living in a world full of illusions Verse 2: Over-thinking everything I say Scared you think that it’s not okay Why you gotta be so sensitive I’m just playing. A joke, that’s all it is Bridge: I can’t think I can’t breathe Starving myself, carving myself Till I can’t speak What to say Just looked away Accepted these shades of grey That blocked my way
2.	Change! 03:35	info	download
3.	As Usual 01:56	lyrics	download
LYRICS Verse 1 I’m on a journey, to find some light in the dark. All on my own. But I got nobody to guide me home. Nobody to help me decide what’s right from wrong. I’m all on my own. I gotta figure it out as I go along but it’ll be okay. I will figure it out. Chorus As usual. As usual. as usual. as usual. Verse 2 Nothing ever changes, it’s always the same. My life’s so predictable but I don’t know how to change and I’m on my own here. Nobody helps me through, to see the light. I’m on my own here. Got nobody to guide me home. Nobody to help me home. No one to decide what’s right from wrong. As usual. Nothing ever changes as usual.
4.	Astric Lights 03:00	lyrics	download
Chorus lyrics: Star...up in the sky tell me what you know! My life, like Sci-Fi Why? ....Why she had to go?
5.	Waiting for dawn... 02:54	lyrics	download
Floating through the wind we stand Paper airplanes drift to sand How I wish that I could believe what I could not Waiting for the dawn with all Birds chirping, butterflies flying, Beautiful songs in the morning Sun slowly set, moon and stars replaced Wind blows gently Floating through the wind we stand Paper airplanes drift to sand How I wish that I could believe what I could not Waiting for the dawn with all
6.	The Crown 02:38	lyrics	download
Verse 1 There was once a boy Who lived in a palace He grew up with no friends Forlorn, in darkness The boy once went out He met some kids Tried to talk to them Look how it turned out “Your power’s too strong” “I don’t wanna risk it” “I can’t be your friend” “Just quit it!” He tried again But it brought him shame He got stuck in a chain In the dark hot flame The prince looked at his crown Feeling down “If this ain’t exist,” “I won’t be in the blacklist” The crown was a monster Deep inside him Where’s the doctor? Would be an honour Verse 2 Did I do something wrong? Stop looking at me Behind me, they say “stay away” “You’re a royal prince, need to mind your place, Be aware, you should stay awake,” “Everyone leaves me because of you Please set me free ‘cuz this’ kinda cruel“ “You need to rule the world, I ain’t setting you free! “I’ll always keep an eye, Just obey me” I won’t let it be, you’re only a monster Living inside of me, drop to your knees Defeat you, need to be a little bit stronger Coz you ain’t gonna be here any longer (any longer) Verse 3 Past walls of royalty, life is defined (10) (s/f) Thinking of hope, he’s in a palace state of mind (12) (s/ff) The monster falls asleep, as does sickness (11)(s/s) He’ll never give up from his own weakness (10)(f/s) He’s fighting it but it's just beginning Minds just opening, sounds confusing The monster ain’t winning, he’s not losing Wanting to see, but it’s all dimming

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These tracks were created during the final term of the 2019/2020 School year. This, of course, was during the time of the Covid-19 Pandemic and so Music lessons were conducted via 'Distance Learning'.
Students began by investigating the role that Songs play in their lives and later explored approaches to Songwriting, working collaboratively in groups using the cloud-based digital audio workstation, 'Soundtrap'.
All tracks were created and produced by the students!
It's wonderful to hear the diversity in styles and approaches to the songwriting process.

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released June 12, 2020

All tracks created and produced by Year 9 Music students from Uplands (working in a small group format).

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Music @ Uplands (The International School of Penang) Penang, Malaysia

Songs and Musical Works on this page are student-created, original compositions and arrangements produced through the Uplands Secondary School Music Department programs.This includes Years 7 to 13 and incorporates the British KS3 and IGCSE Music curricula along with the IB Diploma Program for Years 12 and 13. ... more