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Get Back What You Put In

from First Days of Summer by Michael Simmons

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This is my personal mantra, at least when it comes to creativity. The theory goes that if you surround yourself with quality people and quality art, you will produce more quality art. Your creativity is a mirror, so make sure to ingest high quality, beautiful things. Not only that, if you put your best efforts and passions into your work, you will reap the rewards in one way or another. You get what you give, good or bad.

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Staring at that screen all day
Soaking up stuff that others made
Playing games, you betray
The beauty all around you
Get up, get out, and see the sun
Your liberation's just begun
Don’t waste your time so selfishly
Instead create for all to see cuz

You only get back (you only get back)
What you put in (what you put in)
If you only take and don’t create
It’s the greatest sin (you’ll never win)
You only get back (you only get back)
What you put in (what you put in)
I can’t wait to see you create    
Get back what you put in

And remember kids, if you’re in doubt
Garbage in equals garbage out
So surround yourself with all things great
And see the wonders you’ll create
Put the gadget down, Stand right up
Take a drink, but keep the cup
It’s not what you collect, but what you give away
That you’ll be remembered for one day

You only get back (you only get back)
What you put in (what you put in)
If you only take and don’t create
It’s the greatest sin (you’ll never win)
You only get back (you only get back)
What you put in (what you put in)
I can’t wait to see you create    
Get back what you put in

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from First Days of Summer, released March 15, 2018
Performed by Michael Simmons
with lead guitar by Anthony Grisham

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Michael Simmons Huntington Beach, California

Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist for venerable powerpop band sparkle*jets u.k., frequent voice behind Popdudes, and 1/3 of Yorktown Lads.

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