Born and raised in a small town
I left way before it could drag me down
Following my dream to the capital
My teachers told me I was delusional
Maybe you should settle down
People talking in the town
Maybe you’re just falling in style
Maybe you’re delusional
Chasing every curtain call
Never underestimate the power of denial
Took every turn on the road map
Went every way and then doubled back
Following my tail down a dead end
I busted it all and then started again
It’s never what you think it’ll be
When you get there you will surely see
Everyone’s just falling with style
Dancing to a different tune
Chasing after their fortune
Never underestimate the power of denial
The power of denial
Bedmates with error and trial
Power of denial
A bed made with error and trial
Born and raised in a small town
I left way before it could drag me down
I became neighbors with Big Ben
I turned right around and then started again
Maybe I should settle down
People talking in this town
Maybe I’m just falling with style
Tell me I’m delusional
Chasing every curtain call
Never underestimate the power of denial
credits
from Lost & Found,
released June 9, 2023
Words and melody: Nick Beggs
Guitar: Robin Boult
Written by Nick Beggs and Robin Boult
Current live bass player for Steven Wilson, prime architect of progressive/art rock band The Mute Gods and synth pop band Kajagoogoo. Disgruntled with the world.
supported by 21 fans who also own “The Power of Denial”
The acoustic version makes each song even more impactful, sometimes more melancholic. I love how the vocal harmonies and the lyrics are emphasized even more. katchuppina
supported by 16 fans who also own “The Power of Denial”
This sounds AMAZING! Exhibit A of how to make a live recording sound like an audiophile delight... Also, great gig (helps that I was there!) James Hendry