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In which one of our protagonists, having struck out from the group to live on his own, sings of how content he feels in his new life.

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Man, did that one feel good! Better than jogging should,
What a nice day for a run.
Now for a little treat, while I put up my feet,
How about some whisky… nah, rum!

It’s ever so peaceful here, no other people near,
Here in my own little shack.
It takes some getting used to, but once you do
You’d never think of going back.

But the solitary life, how wonderful it is,
The solitary life, just minding your own business,
Nobody to pester, nobody to moan,
Nobody to test you, when you’re on your own,
The communal life, who needs it?
The solitary life sure beats it!
Hands down.

No doubt about that.

If the others could see me now, they’d surely wonder how
Everything turned out so right.
While I sit and relax, they’re breaking their backs,
Toiling away day and night.

They don’t know the solitary life, how marvellous it is,
The solitary life, just minding your own business,
Nobody to nag and no-one to complain,
Nobody to brag and drive you insane,
The communal life is yesterday’s news,
The solitary life is the life that I choose!

Every time.

Do I get lonely with nobody to cling to?
How could I be lonely when I’ve got myself to sing to?
La… La!

Do I get lonely with no-one to romance with?
How could I be lonely when I’ve got myself to dance with?

I wonder how they’re faring,
If they’re despairing,
Wonder how they’re getting on,
I don’t suppose they’ll miss me,
Now I’m just history,
Don’t suppose they’ll care I’ve gone.

Not that it matters. After all, I’ve made a new life for myself right here!

The solitary life, how excellent it is,
The solitary life, just minding your own business,
No-one to degrade you, no-one to demand,
Nobody to aid you when you need a hand.

Yes the solitary life, how fabulous it is!
The solitary life, just minding your own business,
No-one interfering, getting in the way,
No-one volunteering thoughts about their day.

Oh the solitary life, how brilliant it is,
The solitary life, just minding your own business,
Nobody to share your memories of home,
Nobody to care for when you’re on your own.
Nobody dictating orders from above,
Nobody to hate but nobody to love.
The communal life has so many things amiss!
The solitary life,
The solitary life,
The solitary life,
Bliss!

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from It's Not Really the Apocalypse, released June 15, 2019
Gary: Dominic Lo

Piano 1: Andrew Hopkins
Piano 2: Christopher Fossey

Music and lyrics by Michael A. Grant

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Michael A. Grant Manchester, UK

Michael A. Grant is a freelance musician, proficient on clarinets, bassoon, saxophones and flute. He is an experienced performer in a variety of genres, including orchestral music, big band swing and traditional jazz. Furthermore, he is a highly skilled composer and arranger, especially in classical and musical theatre styles. ... more

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