Just back from an almost 2-week Brisbane work and training trip, I was greeted with the Bondi mass shooting event 5 days ago, a heinous act that not only took 15 lives, but has cast a shadow over what would otherwise be a fun-filled summer at the beach.
By now, most of us would have witnessed the harrowing scenes on the news and social media, and some would inevitably be cowed into staying at home. However, I believe we should all try our best to continue living our lives as normal, not least because statistically, the safest period to be in public is after a major terrorist event.
Hence, in the defiant spirit of having an enjoyable festive period amidst the tragedy, my last musical offering of 2025 comes from a lighthearted place, where the pure innocence of youth meets the burgeoning puppy love between two high school boys. This saccharine sweet tale starts with nervous trepidation but ends on an exuberant note right before summer break, as the lovebirds walk out of school hand-in-hand. Timely too, as today is the last school day of the year.
To all romantics out there who still believe in love, let this song rekindle some of that effervescence, because true love can never be marred or destroyed by the real (oft-harsh and -cruel) world. If I don't post again in 2025, here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
[I'm Outta Here]
Oh my god, this clock's going nowhere fast
How much longer till this final class
Becomes the past
Agitating, suffocating in this chalk dust
My mind's a million miles away
But I'm stuck in this boredom
Will this pass
I'm texting this to all
Saying, I don't wanna study, no
I just wanna party now
Half past three, I'm finally free
It's been such a crazily long week
So glad to leave, let's hit the streets
All jocks and geeks
Summer's here, onto the beach
Get a brain freeze from all the ice-cream
What a year
See ya
I'll disappear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta here
Oh my god, hope he's not gonna freak out
At the corner of the gym
I peek at him working out
One more minute, one more second till we hang out
My heart pounds at the speed of light
Now tell me how to wait till school is out
So hear me scream and shout
Get this, I don't wanna study, no
I just wanna party now
Half past three, I'm finally free
It's been such a crazily long week
So glad to leave, let's hit the streets
All jocks and geeks
Summer's here, onto the beach
Get a brain freeze from all the ice-cream
What a year
See ya
I'll disappear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta
Here I'm on my knees
Can I give you a squeeze
I'll hold your hand
You'll be my man
Your wish will be my command
If only I've the key
When will you be free
Can you go out with me
At forty past three
Under that oak tree
You gave me my first kiss
School's out, we're out and about
Hand in hand, in love, and making out
What a year
No more fear
Oh my dear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta here
Finally I'm outta here
I so wanna get outta here
I'm outta here
Finally we're getting outta here
How much longer till this final class
Becomes the past
Agitating, suffocating in this chalk dust
My mind's a million miles away
But I'm stuck in this boredom
Will this pass
I'm texting this to all
Saying, I don't wanna study, no
I just wanna party now
Half past three, I'm finally free
It's been such a crazily long week
So glad to leave, let's hit the streets
All jocks and geeks
Summer's here, onto the beach
Get a brain freeze from all the ice-cream
What a year
See ya
I'll disappear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta here
Oh my god, hope he's not gonna freak out
At the corner of the gym
I peek at him working out
One more minute, one more second till we hang out
My heart pounds at the speed of light
Now tell me how to wait till school is out
So hear me scream and shout
Get this, I don't wanna study, no
I just wanna party now
Half past three, I'm finally free
It's been such a crazily long week
So glad to leave, let's hit the streets
All jocks and geeks
Summer's here, onto the beach
Get a brain freeze from all the ice-cream
What a year
See ya
I'll disappear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta
Here I'm on my knees
Can I give you a squeeze
I'll hold your hand
You'll be my man
Your wish will be my command
If only I've the key
When will you be free
Can you go out with me
At forty past three
Under that oak tree
You gave me my first kiss
School's out, we're out and about
Hand in hand, in love, and making out
What a year
No more fear
Oh my dear
Time to cheer
'Cos I'm outta here
Finally I'm outta here
I so wanna get outta here
I'm outta here
Finally we're getting outta here
