Backstory:

When four college roommates, Jake, Ryan, Maddie, and Kyle, moved into their first off-campus apartment, they quickly realized they were all broke. The only furniture they could afford was cheap, thrift store buys that had seen better days. Thus, they began jokingly referring to themselves as ‘Cheap Furniture’. All four of them were passionate about music with varying talents; Jake played the guitar, Ryan was a drummer, Maddie had a powerful voice, and Kyle could play the bass like no other. Jamming sessions in their barely furnished living room soon led to the formation of the band ‘Cheap Furniture’.

Their shared experiences, late-night talks on worn-out couches, and love for music became the lifeline for their lyrics. They began performing at small local venues and college events, slowly gaining a dedicated fan-base that appreciated their raw, emotional performances. ‘Cheap Furniture’ became more than a joke; it became an embodiment of their shared bonds, struggles, and love for music.

Genre:
Indie Rock

Title:
“Second Hand Dreams”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
C Am F G
Living on ramen, dreams in our eyes,
C Am F G
Old worn-out couch, under starlit skies.
C Am F G
Second hand dreams, in a brand-new world,
C Am F G
We’re Cheap Furniture, with our stories unfurled.

(Chorus)
C Am F G
We’re not made of teak, but we’re standing strong,
C Am F G
In this world of fast, we’re the slow, long song.
C Am F G
We’re the worn-out sofas, the rusty springs,
C Am F G
We’re Cheap Furniture, and this is what we sing.

(Verse 2)
C Am F G
Holes in our pockets, hearts full of fire,
C Am F G
Strumming at life, fueled by desire.
C Am F G
We’re old school records in a streaming spree,
C Am F G
We’re Cheap Furniture, playing our melody.

(Chorus)
C Am F G
We’re the bargain buys, the thrift store treasure,
C Am F G
In this race for gold, we’re the simple pleasure.
C Am F G
We’re the chipped wood, the faded seams,
C Am F G
We’re Cheap Furniture, living second hand dreams.

(Outro)
C Am F G
We’re Cheap Furniture, and this is our scene,
C Am F G
Singing of life, love, and everything in between.

Favorite Fan:

Their biggest fan is a girl named Chelsea. She fell in love with Cheap Furniture when she heard them perform “Second Hand Dreams” at a local pub. The way they conveyed their struggles and dreams through raw music resonated with her own life as a college student. She’s been to every gig since, singing along to every song. Their music became the soundtrack of her college life, and Cheap Furniture became a symbol of her youth and aspiration. Her testimonial reads: “Cheap Furniture isn’t just a band; it’s a movement, a story of struggle, aspiration, and resilience. Their music fills the room with raw emotion, every strum, every beat, and every lyric, a mirror to their life and ours. They’re not just making music; they’re making memories, and I’m proud to be a part of their journey.”