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The Astronaut (single)

by Tariq Anwar

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I want you to grow up To be an astronaut To fly to the Moon I want you to grow up Wreck your first car Let someone steal your heart I want you to live wild and free Live dangerously Then come home to me I want you to grow up To soar through the sky Use my wings to fly My son Nothing is wrong Go back to sleep Let your thoughts turn to dreams Dream Dream of the sky The stars burn so bright And I'm here by your side I want you to grow up To be an astronaut Please grow up
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I want you to grow up To be an astronaut To fly to the Moon I want you to grow up Wreck your first car Let someone steal your heart I want you to live wild and free Live dangerously Then come home to me I want you to grow up To soar through the sky Use my wings to fly My son Nothing is wrong Go back to sleep Let your thoughts turn to dreams Dream Dream of the sky The stars burn so bright And I'm here by your side I want you to grow up To be an astronaut Please grow up

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All profits from sales of this tune will go to the Canadian Cancer Society to support the incredibly important work that they do. There are two different versions available. PWYC but if you are struggling these days please feel free to download free of charge :)

The Astronaut came from a poem born of pain. I wrote the words back in 2017 for a friend facing the most difficult time of her life. Her child was extremely ill and the prognosis was something no parent ever expects to have to deal with. But he survived and recently celebrated his eighth birthday. I hope others can take comfort in this and not give up hope.

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released April 23, 2020

All instruments, words & engineering by Tariq Anwar

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Tariq Anwar Ottawa, Ontario

Born & raised in Ottawa, Tariq Anwar's style blends some genres and dips into others. Known mostly as a solo blues and folk- inspired musician, he has recently begun experimenting with a variety of instruments and collaborating with other Ottawa musicians. Forever on the search for a new sound, his own style is not easily defined and he would prefer to keep it that way. ... more

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