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Advice Song

by Jon Porobil

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A song about the contradictions we all need to embrace to pursue the creative arts. (Note: explicit lyrics)

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Singing while hoarse won't do your voice any favors
But you might as well learn how; you'll have to do it sooner or later
Keep impossible standards; be difficult to find
Be prolific; tell them everything on your mind

Trust your instincts, but overcome your doubts
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet, find out

Put pen to paper, don't even think about stopping until the pen has run completely dry of ink
Be succinct
When you don’t feel like writing - that's when you work all night
Write what you know, make something up; just write, write, write

It’s okay if you don’t even know what you’re talking about
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet find out

Resolve your conflicts and focus on your work
But art is fueled by tension, so start acting like a jerk
Be professional, ever graceful under stress
But sometimes have the courage to be a goddamn fucking mess

There are times you'll want to whimper, that's when it's best to shout
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet, find out

Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet

Then make something up and stick to it, damn it

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released April 17, 2022
Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil
All instruments and vocals by Jon Porobil
Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil

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Jon Porobil Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jon Porobil is a solo singer/songwriter making music from his home in Pittsburgh. Jon's music explores many genres, including rock, pop, folk, country, soul, and more.

Jon's fifth album, The Camouflage Kid, a concept album about moving on from an abusive cycle, will be released in late Fall 2022. ... more

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