2025 Competition Entry:
Are You OK by TimLane
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Genre
Pop
Artist
Website
Co-writer(s)
no
Performer(s)
Tim Lane Vocal
Jude Elliott Piano
Michael Carpenter all other instruments
Jude Elliott Piano
Michael Carpenter all other instruments
Description
My teacher asked me to write a song about mental health. I did it from the point of view of the workplace
Bio
Australian singer/songwriter, Tim Lane, has been a part of the music industry for many years. From playing lead guitar in numerous rock cover bands while at university to now creating original acoustic music, performing, and recording his signature sounds in studios.
Tim’s music moves from acoustic ballads through to solid rock, with carefully crafted melodies and lyrics. Reminiscent of Crowded House, Hunters and Collectors, and other known Aussie acts, Tim’s music deservingly has a place in the Australian music landscape.
In 2010 Tim teamed up with his mate, Mark Baldock to create the Rock duo “The Backstick Agenda”. A play on words developed by Tim’s musician son Charlie. During this same time, Tim got to know Dave Minchin of the “The Giant Hamsters” fame and sent him a recording of a song called “a song for Jim”. Dave then produced this song with Michael Carpenter of Luv HZ studios in Sydney. This was the beginning of Tim’s original music Journey.In additional to his work with “The Backstick Agenda”, Tim plays solo shows in Hobart, and has recorded 10 original tracks with a view to building this body of work
Tim’s music moves from acoustic ballads through to solid rock, with carefully crafted melodies and lyrics. Reminiscent of Crowded House, Hunters and Collectors, and other known Aussie acts, Tim’s music deservingly has a place in the Australian music landscape.
In 2010 Tim teamed up with his mate, Mark Baldock to create the Rock duo “The Backstick Agenda”. A play on words developed by Tim’s musician son Charlie. During this same time, Tim got to know Dave Minchin of the “The Giant Hamsters” fame and sent him a recording of a song called “a song for Jim”. Dave then produced this song with Michael Carpenter of Luv HZ studios in Sydney. This was the beginning of Tim’s original music Journey.In additional to his work with “The Backstick Agenda”, Tim plays solo shows in Hobart, and has recorded 10 original tracks with a view to building this body of work
Lyrics
Are You OK
Verse 1
I didnt hear the words you say
i missed the demons along the way
I stuck right to the script
We followed every day
When all I had ask were you Ok
Pre Chorus
Time passes slow
When your all alone
just ask the question so you know
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see sucess in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
Verse 2
Where in the trenches day to day
Grinding life out along the way
You said to me that
lifes an unrelenting game
But i missed the chance to ask are you Ok
Pre Chorus
The infinite sadness
only you can know
lets talk about it so it goes
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see sucess in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
Bridge
Should I regret the decision that I made
Would it make a difference anyway
The answers no but the question still remains
Just ask your friend are they Ok
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see success in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
Verse 1
I didnt hear the words you say
i missed the demons along the way
I stuck right to the script
We followed every day
When all I had ask were you Ok
Pre Chorus
Time passes slow
When your all alone
just ask the question so you know
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see sucess in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
Verse 2
Where in the trenches day to day
Grinding life out along the way
You said to me that
lifes an unrelenting game
But i missed the chance to ask are you Ok
Pre Chorus
The infinite sadness
only you can know
lets talk about it so it goes
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see sucess in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
Bridge
Should I regret the decision that I made
Would it make a difference anyway
The answers no but the question still remains
Just ask your friend are they Ok
Chorus
Are you ok
although you see success in oh so many ways
and does the money bring the meaning that you crave
And could I have helped your journey along the way
Even just to ask are you ok
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