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What a Life

by OKTOBA

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1.
How you feeling? You feeling fine? As I can feel it All the time When I saw you in the sunlight The sky it felt so high This feeling feels so right and it’s all Because of you You’re the reason To be right The right decision Every time When I saw you in the moonlight The stars shone even more bright This feeling feels so right and it’s all Because of you It’s all because of you It’s all because of you It’s all because of you It’s all because of you When I saw you in the moonlight The stars shone even more bright This feeling feels so right and it’s all Because of you It’s all because of you It’s all because of you All because of you
2.
Awake 03:38
These days have never felt so easy Now I’m next to you And these hands have never felt such safety As when they’re holding you. Oh holding you Oh It’s been a long time Sleeping through the dark But now, I’m awake I’m awake These lungs have never breathed so deeply Lying here with you Oh here with you And nobody has ever found such feelings As the ones I found for you There all for you Oh It’s been a long time Sleeping through the dark But now, I’m awake I’m awake So many times I have lost my way All my life Shrouded in my mistakes But I won’t cry, no Honey I won’t be afraid, no Because now I’m awake Oh I’m awake Oh I’m awake Oh I’m awake Oh I’m awake I’m awake.
3.
Fault Line 03:43
I can see you But I can’t breath you in No one loves you Quite like I do Behind your eyes I see the light I’ll be your fault line, fault line I’ll be your fault line, fault line Just give me some of your time, your time And I’ll be your fault line. How can we go On with the show You’re too much to lose Hearts split in two Behind your eyes I see the light I’ll be your fault line, fault line I’ll be your fault line, fault line Just give me some of your time, your time And I’ll be your fault line. Fault line Fault line Just give me some of your time, your time And I’ll be your fault line. Fault line Fault line Fault line Fault line
4.
Seduced 03:11
So cold My body’s on fire You’re the cure My only desire Emotional for you Oh I’ll wait in your shelter to be seduced Hold on Take me with you To belong I need you like water Emotional for you Oh I’ll wait in your shelter to be seduced Emotional Emotional for you Oh I’ll wait in your shelter to be seduced Oh I’ll wait in your shelter to be seduced
5.
Hold Tight 04:29
Call me when the light Has past it’s final form As when all is said and done We’ll howl up to the moon Pick me up and take me Back towards you We will cry alone When this time is through Oh but for now I’ll hold my head up high As the sun it sets the sky alight I’ll hold my women tight For I am home With her only on my mind I’d break my strength in two To give the rest to you If only I could choose I’d take the bait for you Building back those pieces That broke along the way Soon enough we’ll find Our place amongst the pain Oh but for now I’ll hold my head up high As the sun it sets the sky alight I’ll hold my women tight For I am home With her only on my mind Oh for now I’ll hold my head up high As the sun it sets the sky alight I’ll hold my women tight For I am home With her only on my mind I am home With her only on my mind I am home With her only on my mind
6.
Tape 03:44
Fade me out from the crowd I wanna be left alone for a while As I can’t stand Thinking about About you Take this broken heart And wrap it in tape to hide its scars Oh I can’t stand Worrying about About you And I wanna feel like Somebody strong When time finds me As I come back home And I don’t realise Y ou are gone Wait, where have you gone Oh I can’t take all this no more Just to give the rest to you Oh baby I can’t stand Being away from Oh from you Being away from Oh from you Being away from
7.
Summer Sun 03:21
To every women’s work There’s a man undone With a dying thirst And a heart in love Oh baby I’ll go wherever you go You’re the reason for breathing The calm in the storm The change in the seasons Your my summer sun Yeah you know Wherever you go I’ll go So come baby come Because I’m telling you You’re my summer sun Come on baby come back to me As the light is fading My skin turns cold I need you to save me I need you to know That I’ll go Wherever you go I'll go So don’t tell me That you love another one Because I’m telling you You’re my summer sun Oh baby Wherever you go I’ll go So come baby come Because I’m telling you You’re my summer sun Come on baby come back to me So come baby come Because I’m telling you You’re my summer sun Come on baby come back to me Come on baby come back to me Come on baby come back to me
8.
Rigmarole 03:29
What a life I can breathe I can see And my teeth are clean But I’m on my knees Saying please honey Show me life I ain’t ever seen Because I’ve still got The same old distractions Weighing me down Hoping that I stick around, But I am On my way No more As I’m sick to death Of the Rigmarole I love my Mum I love my brothers I lost my Dad And a few others And when I see What’s around me Well I can’t tell If I’m drowning So come, and show me true colour AsI ’m in a rut and I really want to get out from it, So I’m On my way No more As I’m sick to death Of the Rigmarole Well I’m on my way No more As I’m sick to death Of the Rigmarole I’m on my way But no more As I’m sick to death Of the Rigmarole Of the Rigmarole Of the Rigmarole Of the Rigmarole

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Embark on a mesmerising sonic voyage with Oktoba's latest album, "What a Life." Seamlessly merging folk, indie, and pop influences, Oktoba unveils a collection of tracks that traverse the spectrum of human experience.
With a gift for storytelling and a soulful vocal delivery, Oktoba creates an immersive atmosphere that draws listeners into the depths of each song. From infectious rhythms that uplift spirits to poignant ballads that bare vulnerability, every track showcases Oktoba's artistic prowess.

"What a Life" stands as a testament to the profound, unifying nature of music, making it an essential addition to any seeker of authentic and emotive musical encounters.

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released September 30, 2022

Written by Chris Athorne
Produced by Ben Townsend
Mixed by Paul Winstanley

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Oktoba (Chris Athorne), British alt folk songwriter, weaves emotive narratives through intricate guitar melodies and soulful vocals. Influenced by Bon Iver and Ry X, his introspective lyrics explore love, loss, and growth. TV appearances (e.g., Love Island, Clarkson's Farm) amplify his impact on a wider audience. Oktoba's genuine storytelling crafts a sonic tapestry for devoted fans. ... more

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