2025 Competition Entry:
Never Going Back by Portobello Blu
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Rock
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Anthony Earley lyrics & Vocals
My Backing Tracks: Musical arrangement.
My Backing Tracks: Musical arrangement.
Description
Rebellious Rock song written about time served in Prison n the Effect it has on you and how time stands still while incarcerated n the living Hell of the life behind bars at times
Bio
Portobello Blu is a London, England based Rock, Blues & Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. Originally from Dublin, Ireland whom recently returned to his Music after over 12 yrs away He is now a Solo Artist whom has written and recorded 10 songs in last year and his first single called “Gambled With The Devil 👿” was released in September’24. Previously Lead Singer in his Band of same name for over 12 years and played extensively across Europe playing both covers and Original material. Known for his Raspy Tone and very much likened to Bryan Adams/ Joe Cocker
with his Unique sound. Back with a Bang with Songs written about Life’s ups & downs including Love, Women, Drug Addiction & Recovery, Band On the Road,
Prison time served as well as his Observations of people and emotions. Having been in Prison 2020 – ‘23 he rediscovered his passion for Music and writing songs in particular through Inhouse Records a Charity whom work in some prisons providing music Classes. All his recordings done @ Inhouse Records and produced by Elliot Scurr @e.l.t.r.o .Worth A Listen. 💙🎶🎸🥁🎤😎🇮🇪
with his Unique sound. Back with a Bang with Songs written about Life’s ups & downs including Love, Women, Drug Addiction & Recovery, Band On the Road,
Prison time served as well as his Observations of people and emotions. Having been in Prison 2020 – ‘23 he rediscovered his passion for Music and writing songs in particular through Inhouse Records a Charity whom work in some prisons providing music Classes. All his recordings done @ Inhouse Records and produced by Elliot Scurr @e.l.t.r.o .Worth A Listen. 💙🎶🎸🥁🎤😎🇮🇪
Lyrics
PORTOBELLO BLU Song Lyrics.
Song Title; NEVER GOING BACK
Running down the road, carrying a heavy load.
I got the Law breathing, down my back
Sneaking and Peeking with the floorboards creaking
I’m holed up in this rundown shack
No, I’m never going, No I’m never going back
To the place they call the living hell
Been there many times before ,staring at the door
Locked up in a prison cell
So, I’ll keep on running, gonna keep on hiding
I’ve been watching my back, since the day I was born
Gonna keep on cheating, Gonna keep on lying
I’ve been wheeling & dealing till the day I’m dying Woah
Guitar Solo
I aint got no rabbits foot, no dice no charm
Aint got no voodoo or tattoos on my arms
All I have is what’s inside of me
Yeah, a beaten-up guitar and a wish to roam free
No, I’m never going back, No, I’m never going back
To the place they call the living hell
Been there many times before ,staring at the door
Locked up in a prison cell
So, I’ll keep on running, gonna keep on hiding
I’ve been watching my back, since the day I was born
Gonna keep on cheating, Gonna keep on lying
I’ve been wheeling & dealing till the day I’m dying Woah
Written by Anthony Earley (PORTOBELLO BLU)
Key: D
Chords: D, A, Bm, G.
B.P.M. 10
Song Title; NEVER GOING BACK
Running down the road, carrying a heavy load.
I got the Law breathing, down my back
Sneaking and Peeking with the floorboards creaking
I’m holed up in this rundown shack
No, I’m never going, No I’m never going back
To the place they call the living hell
Been there many times before ,staring at the door
Locked up in a prison cell
So, I’ll keep on running, gonna keep on hiding
I’ve been watching my back, since the day I was born
Gonna keep on cheating, Gonna keep on lying
I’ve been wheeling & dealing till the day I’m dying Woah
Guitar Solo
I aint got no rabbits foot, no dice no charm
Aint got no voodoo or tattoos on my arms
All I have is what’s inside of me
Yeah, a beaten-up guitar and a wish to roam free
No, I’m never going back, No, I’m never going back
To the place they call the living hell
Been there many times before ,staring at the door
Locked up in a prison cell
So, I’ll keep on running, gonna keep on hiding
I’ve been watching my back, since the day I was born
Gonna keep on cheating, Gonna keep on lying
I’ve been wheeling & dealing till the day I’m dying Woah
Written by Anthony Earley (PORTOBELLO BLU)
Key: D
Chords: D, A, Bm, G.
B.P.M. 10
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