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First upload of 2026

I wrote this one about everyone being stuck on screens and how we miss so much of our real life because of social media etc

Its a bit of an odd song but I kinda like it

The intro/verse guitar parts I wrote as finger style but I sing wayyyyy to loud for softer guitar parts so played with a plectrum as usual

Lyrics:

We’re all addicted to screens
And cheap dopamine
That we try to fit life in the spaces between

We know that it’s not real…right?
We know that this isn’t real life?

So just for a while
Switch off your phone
Share your heart with a loved one
It’s like balm for the soul
Go laugh with your friends
Like you did so long ago
Just for a moment
Tear your eyes from the screen
It’s like mana from heaven
When you find something that’s real
We’re more connected than ever before
But more alone than we’ve ever been

So search for salvation
In an Instagram reel
Hoping for a single emotion that you can feel

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Well done Ben and so true my friend

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Thankyou!

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Loved the song bro. You sound amazing!

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Aww thankyou so much… im always so self critical of my voice that I get to the point that idk if im good or awful ahaha

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Another good’un @BenHorrocks, and an important message. Happy New Year!

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Thanks dude and Happy new year to you too!

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@BenHorrocks - just wow! Love the emotion and expression in your voice (and the musicality!) Also super solid guitar. A great package. As a songwriter (and performer), you are awesome.

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Aww dude thankyouuuu

Youve honestly no idea how much that means…

Im pretty self conscious of all my musical endeavours (especially singing ) so its always amazing when someone gives such kind praise!

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@BenHorrocks - Is the song in an alternate tuning?

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Yes dude… I play most my stuff in this odd C# open tuning which is C#, G#, C#, F, G#, C#

I discovered it after learning some Stephen Wilson JR songs and he plays in that (often uses a capo to transpose up and down for different songs)

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Another great song Ben and some good lessons embedded in there.

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Thankyou mate

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Another song that came. I always look forward to the next one (They all sound awesome) :rofl:. Thanks for sharing your awesome cover with us.

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Thankyou!!!

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Oh, no worries, Ben. You’re good! You have strong vocals but not too loud. Great emotion and a beautifully written song. A great incentive for us all to back off of social media, at least for a time, and get out and enjoy life - the real thing.

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Aww thankyou so much!..

Honestly words like these always give me such a boost in confidence…

Ive been a guitarist/vocalist (mostly doing screamed metal vocals rather than singing) in bands before but stripping all that back to just me with an acoustic guitar and singing is a whole other kettle of fish!