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There Was a Time

from Are There Any Rules? by Yan Simon

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    This is a beautiful Limited Edition Violet vinyl of my album 'Are There Any Rules?'.
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lyrics

There was a time I wished for sunshine
There was a time I wished for snow
No matter how I tried to plan ahead, it never worked
'Cause life has always, always a surprise in store for me

There was a time the future scared me
There was a time it seemed so grim
Like I would not be able to walk down the street with him
Like nobody could ever understand the song within

Remember this on your mark
The world is not only light and dark
And the chase may not end in a win
Remember this on your mark
The world is not only light and dark
And the chase may not end in a win

There was a time I wished for freedom
There was a time I wished for you
But time has passed and I've discovered better things to do
I've learned to laugh and found myself a world I never knew

Remember this on your mark
The world is not only light and dark
And the chase may not end in a win
And if you want to survive
You need to learn how to be alive
Every choice that you make is a gift

Never mind if you still cannot feel it
Feelings never remain as they (Never remain as they are)
Keep your eyes on the road
Autopilot's off
And you'll go very far

There was a time I wished for sunshine
There was a time I wished for snow
Snow-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh

Remember this on your mark (This mark)
The world is not only light and dark
And the chase may not end in a win
And if you want to survive
You need to learn how to be alive
Every choice that you make is a gift
Every choice that you make is a gift

credits

from Are There Any Rules?, released August 1, 2020
Music and lyrics by Yan Simon
Electric Guitar by Eric St. Laurent
Produced by Dima Graziani

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Yan Simon Toronto, Ontario

Toronto-based independent pop artist and singer-songwriter Yan Simon defines his genre as Pop Music for the Theatre Kids. Inspired by visionary queer icons such as Lady Gaga and Elton John, Yan Simon creates a unique theatrical-pop sound that can be described as powerful and indulgent.

Yan's live performances in Toronto have garnered comparisons to Freddie Mercury, George Michael, and Elton John ... more

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