Do The Right Thing

by Mike Vinopal

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"It costs you nothing to be kind to others"

My mom learned it from her mom, my grandma Jeannette.

And sure, in my life, my generosity has been both a blessing and a curse, like many others out there. But the world needs as much love as possible. And this past year, we've all had to make some really difficult choices. But doing the right thing isn't quite so simple all of the time. Life presents you some fucked up choices you have to make sometimes. So that's what this song is about. It started off about one thing that then became a million different things, and that's just to ME! I'm excited what the one million more things it will mean to others out in the world once they hear it.

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Love,
-(V)V+

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I've been hiding this from everyone
I'm so scared we could go down
It's been lying there for everyone
To simply pick up off the ground
And now I'm wide awake to everyone
I can hear all of the sounds
And I know there isn't anyone
No other worthy of the crown

Do the right thing
'Cause it's usually not the easy thing to do

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released May 9, 2021
All instruments, vocals, mixing, and emotions by Mike Vinopal

Mastered via Landr

Artwork inspired by American Traditional Tattoo.

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Local Motive Chicago, Illinois

Much like trains, Mike V's lyrical funk rhythmically shakes butts & provokes contemplation.

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