Bad Decisions

by Cornelis Gerard

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Verse 1

I’m on my best behaviour, I’m staying out of trouble
At least nothing too shady, my indiscretions are subtle, but
I’m going crazy, I’m stuck here on my own
Relive the memory last time I had you alone
I can’t keep waiting with poor impulse control
Sooner or later I’ll cave in and reach for my phone

Chorus

Why is it that bad decisions always happen at night
I lose all my inhibitions, no regrets until sunlight
I know that you are out with friends, so call before you go to bed
Perhaps it only makes good sense, because there are no consequences

Verse 2

I left something at your place, I’d like to come around
I’m hoping that it’s not too late, I wonder if you’re down
I feel elation getting in touch with you
Anticipation I know what you’ll put me through
You’re my fixation I won’t accept a substitute
‘Cause on my own there’s only so much I can do.

Middle 8

Oh I admit on some days I feel a little restrained I can’t concentrate I need an escape
So name a time and a place and I will be on my way
I want to let loose I can not be contained
I know that it's no good to let myself be governed by what I should or should not do, because there are no rules

Chorus

Why is it that bad decisions always happen at night
I lose all my inhibitions, no regrets until sunlight
I know that you are out with friends, so call before you go to bed
Perhaps it only makes good sense, because there are no consequences

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released July 21, 2021
Music and Words by: Cornelis Gerard
Production and Mixing by Strawport

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Cornelis Gerard London, UK

True Stories + Living Music

I tells stories about daily life in gritty and glorious detail; punk manifestos and indie-rock anecdotes. Occasionally I create experimental pop and synth soundscapes, because why not?

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