Following My Own Tracks
The Whitlams
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It's getting harder to decide on which way I should go Should I let myself down fast? I don't think I want to know It's over said but understated just how hard it can be Hey I think I've seen this road before and it's so hard to believe I'd be back this way again after I told myself to leave You never said that it was gonna be easy But I didn't know just how hard it would be I go 'round and 'round I'm lost and found I'm never happy in the middle I've gotta be up or down Just when I think I've found level ground I turn around and destroy all of the life I've found Well self-destruction's kinda dumb But if you do it well You can find heaven if you can handle hell It's all a part of understanding Just how strange life can be Living a lie becomes so easy But now I just want to be free I feel inside out never thought I'd doubt My ability to work it all out Going forward to fall back Working hard to relax I never thought that I would be following my own tracks It's going 'round It's going 'round It's going 'round
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Genre Classification"Following My Own Tracks" by "The Whitlams" falls under adult contemporary music, characterized by its melodic arrangement and its appeal to a wide spectrum of listeners due to the maturity of its themes and lyrics.
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Band Profile"The Whitlams" are an Australian band formed in 1992 in Newtown, Sydney. The band got its name from the former Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam.
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Album FeaturesThis track is part of the album "Eternal Nightcap" which is considered by many as The Whitlams' breakthrough album. In 1997, it peaked at No. 17 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with others in the album, has been praised for its well-written lyrics that subtly navigate between joyful and melancholic emotions.
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Song InspirationThe song, like others in the album, draws heavily from the trials, tribulations, and lifestyle of Sydney's inner-west urban life which band member Tim Freedman was a part of.
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Characteristic SoundThe song is characterized by its distinctive piano-driven rock sound, making it iconic of The Whitlams' musical style.
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AwardsThe album from which "Following My Own Tracks" is taken was nominated for several ARIA awards, the equivalent of the Grammys in Australia, demonstrating the popularity and critical acclaim of the song and album.
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Lyrical DepthThe song's lyrics are lauded for their introspective nature and their ability to evoke strong feelings of recognition and connection amongst listeners, contributing to its enduring appeal.
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MusicalityDespite its seemingly simple arrangement, the song employs a sophisticated sense of harmony and chord progression that showcases The Whitlams’ talent.
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InfluenceThis song among others from "Eternal Nightcap", has played a major role in shaping the sound of Australian rock and adult contemporary music in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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