Tell Yourself

from When All Else Fails by Chris Ward

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'Tell Yourself' is the second track from 'When All Else Fails' by Chris Ward. It was originally released on the Tell Yourself EP in 2013.

This song is about a man questioning himself about his life and his decisions. He wonders if he'll ever get what he really wants, and whether taking risks is the best way to go.

The main idea behind this song was taken from the quote - "The greatest risk in life is never taking one." The rest of the chorus and then the rest of the song developed from there.

lyrics

Verse 1
You want that job but you don’t know how to get it
Tell yourself that you won’t regret it
You take the easy option just to get by

You want that girl but you don’t know how to get ‘er
Tell yourself that you can do better
You make excuses rather than try

Chorus
The greatest risk in life is never takin’ one at all
The only bad decisions are those you do not make
The greatest risk in life is never livin’ at all
The only rules you need are the ones you’re meant to break

Verse 2
You want those friends but you don’t know how to get ‘em
Tell yourself that you don’t really need ‘em
You’re just a fool livin’ a lie

You want it all and you know you can do it
Tell yourself that you’re gonna get through it
You can have the things money can’t buy

Repeat Chorus

credits

from When All Else Fails, released September 16, 2014
Music by Chris Ward.
Lyrics by Chris Ward & Robert Ward.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals by Chris Ward.
Drums by Jake Ryder (Black Grape).
Recorded & Mixed by Gavin Brady.

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Metalliferous Manchester, UK

Metalliferous is a British heavy metal band formed by primary guitarist and vocalist Chris Ward in 2015.

Inspired by the 'Big Four' of thrash metal their influences include Anthrax, Megadeth, and Black Sabbath.