Having spent the past 10-years working in the corporate world it came as a complete shock to his colleagues, friends and family when Mike Waters casually revealed he’d secretly been writing songs in his bedroom…. Incredible songs. The first ‘demo’ he showed people quickly raced to be the number one most-played track on triple j Unearthed and pricked the interest of music industry types both locally and internationally.
Since then he’s been busy writing more material and playing intimate gigs around Melbourne in the lead-up to his debut release which is due out next year. Be prepared to hear a lot more about the incredibly talented and very humble Mike Waters in the coming months.
Mike Waters is an Australian singer songwriter who, after working the past 10 years in the corporate world, surprised all his family and friends when he revealed that he’d been writing some amazing songs in his bedroom.
Mike Waters – Gambling Man
Written by Mike Waters. Produced by John Castle at The Shed. Mastered by David Walker at Stepford Audio.
Mike Waters – Gambling Man Lyrics:
Sometimes I need to think before I speak.
I’ve made some mistakes with you this week.
Call me out if I’ve done something wrong.
I’m not used to love that lasts this long.
Sometimes I need to sink before I swim.
I’m not really built for the world I’m in.
I don’t live my life thought out and planned.
End up in situations I don’t understand.
I’m a liar and I’m a thief,
I stole glances while you believed
that I don’t think myself a gambling man,
but I take chances every now and then.
Sometimes I need a drink before I sleep.
I can’t keep my mind from running deep.
I’ve a lot of secrets I can’t share.
Please don’t stay away, please don’t be scared.
I’m a liar and I’m a thief,
I stole glances while you believed
that I don’t think myself a gambling man,
but I take chances every now and then.
And although it seems clear,
people that know me well will tell you
I have always seemed so insincere.
I’m a liar and I’m a thief,
I stole glances while you believed
that I don’t think myself a gambling man,
but I take chances every now and then.
I’m a liar and I’m a thief,
I stole glances while you believed
that I don’t think myself a gambling man,
but I take chances every now and then.
I’m a liar, ooh. I’m a liar, ooh.
I’m a liar, ooh. I’m a liar, and I’m a thief.