Speak My Mind

from Born In The Suburbs by Suburban Urchins

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lyrics

SPEAK MY MIND

(Words And Music - Scott Riley)

There are some things I keep to myself
Never let on though I know that the time might be right
For I don’t want my words misconstrued
Something I say might be nearing the point but not quite
Coz the mouth doesn’t always interpret the thought
And you ears might not hear my words
How I wanted for them to be heard
If I try to

(Chorus) Speak my mind Mind my speech
Speak my mind just once

I’m no always as much as it might seem
Bored with your chatter it just doesn’t matter right now
Don’t mean to be short It’s only because
I’m preoccupied there’s something on my mind holding sway
And I know and I fully appreciate
How frustrating it must be
But it’s just the same for me
When I try to

(Repeat Chorus)

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from Born In The Suburbs, released February 22, 2021
Words and Music written by Scott Riley
Guitars and Vocals - Scott Riley
Keys, Drums and Bass - Ernie O
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ernie O at his Urban Fringe Compound
Produced by Suburban Urchins

Copyright 2020 Suburban Urchins

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Suburban Urchins Melbourne, Australia

Suburban Urchins originally consisted of Scott Riley (Guitar, Vox), Pete Shegog (Bass, Vox), Nick Lintzeris (Drums, Vox) and were soon joined by Ernie O (Keys, Vox). Formed in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in '86, the band played to many an enthusiastic response. Deciding to reform over 30 years later, it was time to record an album - "Born In The Suburbs" was birthed in the midst of the lockdown. ... more

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