Classic Rock, early 80's style, similar to Rush (think 'Moving Pictures' album)
rock
classicrock
80s
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Story behind the song
After seeing 'Rozen Maiden' I learned about a 'shut-in' phenomenon that exists in real life, possibly similar to the protagonist in that series [at least at the beginning]. People literally cut themselves off from the outside world, and family members more or less enable them. The term is 'hikikomori' and it's more common than people might think. But with online access it's VERY tempting to do this, and so I wrote the song about it (from the perspective of a hikikomori as I understand such things). That and I wanted to write a cool song using a Geddy Lee style bassline in a style similar to early 80's Rush. Also the opening sequence originally sounded too much like 'Boys of Summer' even though I didn't realize it when I fist came up with it - only later did I realize it needed to be 'adjusted' so it wasn't a ripoff. And now I have a riff that I intend to re-use in other songs as well, at some point in the future.
Lyrics
Standing in the center of an ordinary life is
just pitiful... pitiful...
Living in my fantasies inside my sanctuary I'm
most comfortable... comfortable...
I have everything that I need on my computer
I have my online... personality
Existing in the middle of a mountain of unnecessary
stressful times.. unhappy times...
Imagination beckons me to worlds of my own making
and I'm happy there... inside my mind...
I have everything that I need on my computer
I have my online... communication
Standing in the center of an ordinary life is
just pitiful... pitiful...
So
why can't I just live my life inside my sanctuary
in my fantasies,,, fantasies...
I have everything that I need on my computer
I have my online... reality