Backstory:
Fake Retirement is a group of four friends from a small town in Texas who got together in their high school years to jam and make music. They were all a part of the school band but wanted to take things a little further. The chemistry between them was undeniable as they began to collaborate on their original music. The name ‘Fake Retirement’ came from the joke that they were all retiring from their high school band to start their own. Little did they know, this joke would turn into a journey of music, friendship, and success.

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Title:
“Rusted Swingsets”

Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Am Em
Under the rusted swingsets, we found our sound,
G Dm
An echo of our youth, a melody profound,
Am Em
Ours is a music that can’t be bound,
G Dm
Fake Retirement, where dreams are found.

(Chorus)
F C
Oh, we’re just starting out,
G Am
Faking our retirement no doubt,
F C
With music, we break out,
G Dm
In every note, our life’s account.

(Verse 2)
Am Em
Under the Texas sky, we scribe our tale,
G Dm
Of melodies and harmonies, a never-ending trail,
Am Em
We’re not just a band, but a ship setting sail,
G Dm
In the vast ocean of music, we prevail.

(Chorus)
F C
Oh, we’re just starting out,
G Am
Faking our retirement no doubt,
F C
With music, we break out,
G Am
In every note, our life’s account.

(Bridge)
Dm G
Through every note and chord,
C Am
Our stories are recorded,
Dm G
With each strum of the guitar,
C Am
We are forever rewarded.

(Chorus)
F C
Oh, we’re just starting out,
G Am
Faking our retirement no doubt,
F C
With music, we break out,
G Dm
In every note, our life’s account.

Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is Amy Johnson. Amy has been with them since their high school performances. She has seen them grow and evolve into the band they are today. Amy says, “Fake Retirement is my favorite band because their music speaks to my soul. Their lyrics resonate with my life’s experiences, and their melodies make me feel alive. They’re not just a band to me, they’re a part of my life’s soundtrack.”