A man struggling with his everyday life wonders if he'll ever make it. Strong musical production. Excellent strings! 5:08 (being shortened for commercial appeal)
songwriting lyricist
Story behind the song
Struggling in my own little world of reality and day dreams! Can you relate???
Lyrics
Is It All In Vain
Lyrics by Bo Parker/Melody by Russ Stafford
(Male Pop/Rock Artist)
[Verse 1]
Hours at a time everyday he dreams
Of being someone he’s not
And every day he sees the same scenes
In his cube he sits and rots
[Pre Chorus 1]
He’s too country for New York city
He’s too city for Nashville
Too down to get up
He’s too high to ever come down
[Verse 2]
Why the hell does he keep writing?
When everyday he’s loosing ground
Is it really worth the fighting?
When every one keeps pulling him down
[Pre Chorus 1]
He’s too country for New York city
He’s too city for Nashville
Too down to get up
He’s too high to ever come down
[Chorus]
Is this all in vain
Is this self inflicted pain
Any thing to gain
Or is his whole life in vain
Is this all in vain
Is this self inflicted pain
Is there any thing to gain
[Bridge]
He will live his life forever
Stuck in a jar capped real tight
If he pushes against it hard enough
Could he crack himself a new life
[Verse 3]
Is reality too harsh
Is fantasizing just for fun
Should he dream when he’s awake
Or reflect on what he’s done
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Should he try for 1 in a million
Should he play the cards he’s dealt
Should he listen to other people
Or should he found out for himself
[Pitch Rise]
Should he try for 1 in a million
Should he play the cards he’s dealt
Should he listen to other people
Or should he found out for himself
[Chorus]
Is this all in vain
Is this self inflicted pain
Any thing to gain
Or is his whole life in vain
Is this all in vain
Is this self inflicted pain
Is there any thing to gain