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If You Were Me You Would Be

by Valerio Lysander

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​I should be at my piano writing songs That’s what I better do But I need to work to eat Nobody’s paying my bills People don’t buy my CDs They listen to all music for free Though they enjoy it They don’t want to pay a fee But how can I make more If I don’t have bread to eat? (Yes he doesn't have bread to eat) How can I ignore my primary needs? So if you want more, know that I am a human like you (Yes he's a human like you) This isn’t magic, I spent money and time on this (He spent money and he spent time on this) And I’m tired, yes I’m tired, (Yes he's tired, yes he's tired) Of giving my skills for free If you were me you would be I reckon I’m quite good at this Would you pardon my modesty? (People don't buy his CDs) I have studied for years (They listen to all music for free) As you’ve done for your degree But why don’t I deserve any coin for my deeds (Why don't he get coins for his deeds?) Have you ever heard that they don’t grow on trees So if you want more, know that I am a human like you (Yes he's a human like you) This isn’t magic, I spent money and time on this (He spent money and he spent time on this) And I’m tired, yes I’m tired, (Yes he's tired, yes he's tired) Of giving my skills for free If you were me you would be Yes I’m tired, after this twelve hour shift Yes I’m tired of a job that doesn’t fit Yes I’m tired of complaining about this Yes I’m tired of people not giving a shit Yes I’m tired of all this competition I’m tired subject to this position I’m tired with no recognition I’m tired of feeling shit And if you want more know that I am a human like you This isn’t magic (This isn't magic, no no no, it isn't magic it isn't no no) I spent money and time on this And I’m tired, yes I’m tired, of giving my skills for free If you were me you would be (If you were him you would be) So if you want more, know that I am a human like you (Yes he's a human like you) This isn’t magic, I spent money and time on this (He spent money and he spent time on this) And I’m tired, yes I’m tired, (Yes he's tired, yes he's tired) Of giving my skills for free If you were me you would be

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released April 26, 2018

IF YOU WERE ME YOU WOULD BE - single - video - pledge campaign OUT NOW!
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If you've ever done something with your heart, passion, talent and efforts and nobody gave a SHIT about your value, this song is for you.

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IF YOU WERE ME YOU WOULD BE - singolo - video - campagna di crowdfunding DISPONIBILE DA ORA!

Se hai mai fatto qualcosa con il tuo cuore, la tua passione, il tuo talento e i tuoi sforzi e non è fregato UN CAZZO a nessuno del tuo valore, questa canzone è per te.

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piano, vocals, harmonium, keyboards, backing vocals: Valerio Lysander cello: Sam Rowe
violin: Mónica Viñoly
drums: Gregorio Lucchese

music, lyrics, arrangements, production by Valerio Lysander (Valerio Alessandri)

piano and drums recorded by Jonathan McMillan @ Smokehouse Studios, London
vocals and violin, recorded by Nick Harris @ Spare Room Recording - Music Production, London
cello, recorded by Sam Rowe
mixing: Nick Harris @ Spareroom Recordings
mastering: Jay Fee @ Conduction Mastering

artwork by Alessandro Prencipe

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Valerio Lysander London, UK

British based Italian artist Valerio Lysander is a baroque pop singer/songwriter. Among his achievements, he has performed in Trafalgar Square for Pride in London, has been a finalist of Pride's Got Talent and the Coffee Music Project and his tracks have been broadcasted on BBC Radio.
His latest album, “We Are Like Coloured Moths Towards The Sunlight”, was released on 21st July 2018.
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