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What's Life All About?

by Michael Averill

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We can't have everything we want But we got everything we need In this life, to succeed Chasing possessions is not an answer Reachin' for external stability Is no way, to live free Na na na na na... Take a look at all the things we do They all grow out of the seeds Of what, we believe We don't bring a thing into this world And we take nothin' when we leave So why, worry? There's nothing that can't be overcome, as long Nothing can ever bring you down, as long There's nothing that can't be handled, as long as You're alright on the inside Love can show you everything you want, and it flows Like a river rollin' towards the sea So set sail, down stream We don't need to fear for tomorrow Just let that worry be And feel your heart beat There's nothing that can't be overcome, as long Nothing can ever bring you down, as long There's nothing that can't be handled, as long as You're alright on the inside
2.
You know we think too much About useless stuff We're always in a rush In our day to day We don't feel enough We got a shortage of love We think we have a whole bunch Standing in our way Well that kind of life can Take and break away Everything you know So don't think too much About the useless stuff You never need to rush In your day to day No it doesn't take much To share a little love You know you have a whole bunch To give away It doesn't take much, this is what you say Dontcha think too much Share the love It doesn't take much To play this game Dontcha think too much Share the love It isn't that tough This is what you say Hey Hey Dontcha think too much Share the love It doesn't take much To give away, Yeah yeah Dontcha think too much Share the love You have a whole bunch To give away It doesn't take much to play this game It isn't that tough This is what you say Dontcha think too much...
3.
Listen Now 05:16
I feel like solid gold, waiting for those Who want to find me Or one of those, precious stones Hiding below, all that, time and energy Frozen, in a picture of perfection Any moment, shape can rearrange With new connection Who can say, that's not our way? Who can change, the games that we play? Listen Now, Someone tell me what it's all about! Safe I, won't try, won't cry And wonder why, no one can find me And inside, the supply of tough guy is runnin' dry, Thought my, thoughts are changing Chosen, is the path to misconception If I'd known then, would I still be drifting this direction Who can say, it's not your day? Who can trade, the life that you made? Listen Now, Truth is on the other side of doubt Don't allow your mind to wonder how Play without fear of burning down Play it loud Feel the ground Play it loud Hear that sound Listen now.....
4.
Patacancha 02:16
Climbing down this mountain These steep hills To the place they call Patacancha We've battled heights And sleepless nights To take our refuge In Patacancha All around this mountain Folks, they say The air grows thicker In Patacancha If you can make it there You can breathe that air And take your refuge In Patacancha Just holding on to A blurry distant view of Patacancha
5.
One Song 05:16
Our lives, are confined, inside, the walls of our heads And Sometimes, I find, myself, caught in that mess Well one song, can shed light, leads you, if you’ve been mislead An insight, an ally, a window where a wall was instead A song will suffice……. In high tides, and rock slides, sometimes it’s love we forget A low sigh, a cold eye it’s all in the message we send Well one song, can unite, countries, lovers, and friends A guide wire, a warm fire, melts away all…… that stress A song will suffice… There’s enough to fill this lifetime In one song A heart pound, a soul found, it feels alive It breathes, it sails, the skys A soldier, of sweet sound Will hold down the line.. Just with…… One……. Song………….
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It's taken 28 years, to get to know myself For so long, I hung my dreams, high upon the shelf Didn't know I could find them, helpin' someone else But I did.... You know what the funny thing is... We talk ourselves, out of what we want the most We over-analyze, question, and doubt the paths we chose Cause we're, afraid.....we're afraid.... Not because we're worried, it'll all go wrong Not because everybody tells us, music's not a real job We're afraid, it might go right. You know why... Cause it means we'd have to face up, and accept the lives We always dreamed we had It means shrugging off excuses, we tell ourselves, To hide the fact That we have a view We have something to say We've got something to do In a special way And it can make this world, a better place So... Go ahead and do it Go ahead and do it Go ahead and do it, the best, you can Go ahead and do it Go ahead and do it Go ahead and do it the very, best you can The best you can The best you can!
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Passing By 04:27
What a day, to be passing by What a day, for a walk outside I gotta say, it's so satisfyin' To drift away, with these passing tides What a day, to be passing by What a day, to be pacified By the sun's rays Reachin' out to slowly kiss your face It's one of those day you know I'm thankful To be alive Some may say, that those passerby's Waste away, all there passin' time Looking for answers to the questions, with no relevance To the problems they think we should solve When it comes down to it... They got no clue at all No clue at all That you gotta be thankful, to be alive You got to be thankful, to be alive You got to be thankful, and live a life Doin' what you're meant to do Experience, dictates your truth So trust your point of view Don't worry about makin' mistakes They were meant to be made It's how this game is played Everybody finds their place Cause there's plenty of room on this stage For the passerby It's up to no one else Take a chance, get to know yourself Look deep inside, appreciate everything you find And be satisfied... Simply.. Passing By.
8.
Uncertain of who you are, and how you've come this far Well worry can leave its shoes, your feet will find the truth Left, over right, instinctual sight, can be your guide In cloudy times, your fate will shine Trust those signs Take a leap And follow your feet With so much there to learn, which page do you turn? With so much there to lose, which roads do you choose? Left, over right, instinctual sight, can be your guide In cloudy times, your fate will shine Trust those signs Take a leap And follow your feet There's never any way to look inside Or chance of knowing what tricks you'll find When you feel, like you're steering blind Trust the signs Your fate will shine Through cloudy times Follow your feet.......
9.
Every texture in my brain Has been slowly drifting away All of it’s changing And I don’t know why My perception of familiar tastes and vibes Has been abducted by the chemicals inside It's been a long long while Since I knew myself Oh how I’ve missed you, Since you’ve been gone My simple sensations How I’ve missed you, since you've been gone The highs and lows have shown me what I know To be real I wish this numbing would yield So I could go on living my life….the way it was Oh how I’ve missed you, since you’ve been gone My simple sensations How I’ve missed you, since you, been gone Is it possible to believe that the blood Tricklin’ through my veins, is Incapable of all that’s needed to Feel alive again... If this is all I am destined for How long must I, try to breathe? All I know is this internal war of mine Won’t subside……… (Quiet) Oh…how I’ve missed you…since you’ve been gone…. Oh how I’ve missed you, since you’ve been gone My simple sensations How I’ve missed you, since you, been gone It’s been so long…..since you been gone…… It's been so long My simple.... Sensations...
10.
I caught myself living on repeat In a world where nothin' changes and no one sleeps And they're all too far gone to leave When I think I think I know I've found the perfect place to grow Another westward wind is blown As a well worn sail raises high I turn around, and blow a kiss goodbye And save that tear for another time Well age is a matter of matter and mind It doesn't matter if you don't mind So leave those doubtful thoughts behind And when your world starts turing red Unload the woes you've left unsaid Cause the biggest fires burn in our heads And when I need a sacred place to hide To calm the weather and ever changin' tides I look to Aussie, Alder Vine I look to Aussie, Alder Vine Aussie.....Alder Vine Aussie.....Alder.....Vine........
11.
Would you disagree With policies of greed You knew weren't right? So easily, we give up and retreat Without a fight Is this what life's all about? Ask yourself Is this what it's all about? Could you conceive How simple it can be To change a life? To what degree do we believe Integrity is worth a dime? Is this what life's all about? Ask yourself Is this what it's all about? No matter what you do in your life You have to choose your actions Values help with what to decide They'll even start to make you question If this is what life's all about Is this what it's all about? If you've found meaning Then there's your reason To speak your mind And when there's feeling Something to believe in Don't let it slip by Is this what life's all about? Ask yourself Is this what it's all about? Is this what life's all about? Ask yourself Is this what it's all about?

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This album is the product of a life invested in discovery, growth, and following instincts. It is also an interactive puzzle that participants can engage with in order to bring forth their inner truths by finding hidden letters to videos to the answer of the album question. More details at michaelaverill.com

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released March 2, 2012

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Guitar/Charango/Vocals/Harmony Vocals - Michael Averill

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Produced, Recorded, Edited, Mixed - by Michael Averill/Simply Organic Studios
Assistant Producer - Tim Weaver
Album Art - Zac Averill

All songs written by Michael Averill

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Michael Averill Kelowna, British Columbia

Wanderer….Philosopher….Fun Doctor…..This tradesman of sound was born to bring people together, to make light of a troubled day, and to administer a steady I.V. of positivity to the world. Emerging in Vancouver as an intriguing Folk artist and community builder, his magnetic melodies and warm demeanor unite for an experience that dissolves woes and change perspectives. ... more

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