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Come On (Up for Air)

by VERSONIC

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This fresh new single entitled 'Come on (Up for Air),' is born from the ingenious minds of talented rockers Versonic - a diverse blend of differing elements plucked from a broad range of musical origins; aspects of US heartland rock are drizzled magically throughout with a core sound rooted in the 90s Britpop wave. Flaunting a dense mix embellished with the intricacies of gorgeously melodic vocal harmonies, panned acoustic guitars and driving drums and bass, 'Come on (Up for Air)' is rich in a variety of timbres which pay credit to the band's remarkable ability to fill out a sonic soundscape. The song's predominant inspiration was drawn from something that band leader Stephen Connor heard motivational speaker Mel Robbins say - 'YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS LOUD AND CLEAR: NO ONE IS COMING. NO ONE. IT'S UP TO YOU.' Utilising this quote, Stephen worked alongside co-writer and upcoming producer Alan Smith (Bellevue Days) at Crunch Studios in Carshalton to write, record and produce this smash hit. 'I had the idea of writing about one of the harsh realities of life in that no one is coming, no one. No one is looking for you, no one is going to push you, no one's going to do it for you - if you want to achieve anything in life, and in particular, go after and realise your dreams, you are going to have to do it for yourself. It's up to YOU.' 'Come On (Up for Air)' is truly a breath of fresh air and is that motivation we all need to stop procrastinating and better ourselves - an essential listen.

lyrics

how does it feel
to be suffocated by yourself again
and how does it feel
when you’re not the one making your own way

day after day, you’re losing control
and the will to stay here
no-one’s coming to save you
and make it all ok

so take a breath…

and come on up for air
your head above the waterline
come on up for air
breathe it and believe it
cos no-one’s gonna save you
no-one’s looking for you
and no-one’s gonna make it alright (for you)
so come on up for air

how does it feel
to be drowning in your mind, can’t keep afloat
how does it feel
when the walls come tumbling down on you again

night after night, you struggle to sleep
so tired and worn out
no-one’s coming to save you
and make it all ok

so take a breath…

and come on up for air
your head above the waterline
come on up for air
breathe it and believe it
cos no-one’s gonna save you
no-one’s looking for you
and no-one’s gonna make it alright (for you)
so come on up for air

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released February 17, 2023
Stephen Connor and Alan Smith

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VERSONIC Epsom, UK

Indie rock band, fronted by critically acclaimed international award winning songwriter Stephen Connor.

Versonic present shades of nostalgic, yet refreshing early 90’s Britpop with a twist.

The Versonic sound has been described as "A lush pop rock experience with the kind of appeal that crosses national boundaries, and genres, to render an experience with global reach". ... more

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