Backstory:
Formed in the heart of Seattle in 2015, Blank Secretary is a four-piece band that came together through a shared love for music, a sense of rebellion, and a quest for authenticity. The members met while working in a corporate office where they were stifled by the homogeneity of their day-to-day lives. One day, in the midst of a monotonous board meeting, they turned a blank secretary’s notepad into a songwriting platform, and thus, Blank Secretary was born. Their music reflects their journey from the mundane corporate world to the vibrant scene of indie rock, echoing their internal struggles, triumphs, and dreams.
Genre:
Indie Rock
Title:
“Paperweight Dreams”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[C] Staring at the [Am] clock, we count the [F] hours
[G] Lost in the grey, we’ve [C] wilted like flowers
[C] But in the corner of the [Am] office, we found our [F] voices
[G] Picked up a pen, [C] made our choices
(Chorus)
[F] We are the Blank [C] Secretaries, [G] escaping the ordinary
[F] With our Paperweight [C] Dreams, [G] breaking the routines
[F] We’ll make the world [C] listen, [G] to our silent screams
[F] We are the Blank [C] Secretaries, [G] with our Paperweight Dreams
(Verse 2)
[C] No more suits, only [Am] torn up jeans [F]
[G] From the boardroom to the [C] stage, we change scenes
[C] We’re not just names on the [Am] payrolls [F]
[G] We’re the rockstars with [C] rebel souls
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
[C] We’re more than just [Am] papers and [F] files
[G] We’ve got dreams that [C] stretch for miles
[C] We’ve traded our [Am] staples for [F] strums
[G] Found our beat, [C] played our own drums
(Repeat Chorus)
(Outro)
[F] We are the Blank [C] Secretaries, [G] and we’ll never be the same
[F] With our Paperweight [C] Dreams, [G] we’ve won this game
Band’s Favorite Fan:
Our favorite fan is Emily. Emily is a passionate supporter of our music from the very beginning. She found in our music the same monotony she faced in her job, and as we broke free from our corporate chains through our songs, she found the courage to follow her dreams as well. She says she plays “Paperweight Dreams” every morning to remind herself that every day is a chance to break the routine and make her dreams a reality. Emily is not just a fan, she’s part of our story, and she embodies what Blank Secretary stands for. Emily’s Testimonial: “Blank Secretary is not just my favorite band, they’re my inspiration. They remind me every day that I’m not alone, that it’s okay to dream and break free. Their song, ‘Paperweight Dreams’, is my anthem. It’s the music of my rebellion, my dreams, and my triumphs.”