Debatable Happiness

by Mio

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1.	Rain 05:36	lyrics	buy track
Rain, I’m soft and soaked Taste the flavor on my lips Blur the lines of the world Watching streaks down the windows go Clouds in the puddles Diamonds on my skin Thunder on the rooftop Sky is grayer than a Thursday My jeans are a darker blue now Soppin’ sneakers, Drippin’ cheeks Rain, how I thank you to mute my tears Rain, I started goin’ numb Steady drummin’ in my ears I don’t mind you runnin’ through my hair Slip a chilly finger down the nape of my neck Trickle down my spine Shiver with the wind Coursin’ from my fingertips Sky is flashin’ paparazzi My dreams are a shade of blue now Overflowing memories Rain, how I wish you could heal my heart Falling falling falling From above until below Just for right now, I don’t wanna know ‘bout the life I’ll be going back to When the sun comes out The world starts Calling calling calling From the morning until evening Just for right now Let me listen to the rain Let me wash away the pain Keep away the dawn at the end of the night Slow down the town Wake up the city lights Morning came there’s still rain People waiting for a rainbow Sky is grayer than a Thursday Wonderin’ if there is blue still Up beyond the clouds Rain, how I love that you halt... the flow of time Maybe I don’t mind if the rain never stops
2.	lazy day 03:14	lyrics	buy track
Took me four extra hours to open my eyes today Why? Don’t ask me why I dunno why Don’t ask me why Didn’t set an alarm, Don’t got any drive today Why? Don’t ask me why I dunno why Don’t ask me why Bell rang and I ignored it I won’t come out to play Not that I’ve got plans or a single thing to do today I’m just gonna lay here anyway Why? Don’t ask me why I dunno why Ain’t no reason why It’s just a lazy, lazy day Nothing to do or say Don’t need to brush my hair Don’t need to know what to wear I won’t be going out today So don’t suppose I’m about to say, “I will be right there, hang on,” cuz today I don’t care what’s going on I want nothing to do today Can I even sit up or can I roll the other way? No, I don’t know how Somebody show me cuz whadda ya know I forgot how to get outta bed today Why? Don’t ask me why I dunno why Don’t. Ask. Me. Why. I showed up late to the party And I didn’t really plan to stay They looked at me and said, “This ain’t like you” Well, I shrugged and didn’t say much either way Why? Don’t ask me why I dunno why Don’t ask me why Sure, I’m gonna regret it Cuz I’m not always this way I’ll get my head on straight Tomorrow and then explain Today was just a lazy day Spin the world without me Ain’t so difficult without me Leave me to myself for company It’s just a lazy, lazy day Nothing to do or say Don’t even need to move Don’t need to put on my shoes I just be zonin’ out today So don’t you know not to doubt me when I say, “Some other day, not now,” I must say my mind won’t change about today I’ll be back up to par tomorrow Forget it all I’ll find a way to escape Nothing to do or say
3.	Single 02:52	lyrics	buy track
I'm gettin' to that age All my friends a'wanna make a bridesmaid outta me... "Wear this dress! Fix the mess that you made out of your life!" My family's been askin' me questions But it's far worse when they start makin' suggestions on who to be, how to act, how to get on the 'right track' "Are you still single?" "Don't you get lonely?" "Have you ever even been in love?" "Are you with him?” “Is he with you?" No matter what I do, I can't really avoid what they all say Every day, I'm wonderin' Why can't you all understand? It's a possibility that I don't really need a man It's not that I swing the other way Or operate in areas of gray Try to get it through your head I've other things to do instead of waste my time caught up in love Oh, take me for who I am Not for the man who could be by my side Don't make me live by the rules that you know Were never really written down and besides Alone isn't lonely and single's not a search I can think of things far worse Can't you? “Are you still single?” “Oh, what a waste!” “Don't you know it isn't too late?” “You've got a cat... well, that explains it!” and “You'll find the one for you someday” Say whatcha want I don't want your set-up and I don't need your advice cuz I'm getting sorta fed up with you thinking that it's wise To put myself out there To find some soulmate cuz you say, “Surely you want children so try out online dating” Why is you think I'm holding back cuz I'm afraid? 'Commitment issues', ‘childishness' 'Superficial', 'risky business' I don't care what you label it! Yes, I'm still single No, I'm not lonely What's wrong with being by myself? I'm not with him He's not with me No matter how you see it, this kinda choice is nothing but my own Happy alone; I call it... 'Independent and free!' It's a possibility that I don't really need a man
4.	1:o6 04:21	lyrics	buy track
1:o6, just noticed It’s gotten late… or is it early? 1:35, start to realize I’m ruining tomorrow for myself 1:53, I agree to go to sleep at 2 2:o8, sleep can wait I’m seeing everything so clear Right now in the night in the dark My side of the world is sleeping soundly 2:18, in between dreams though my eyes are still wide open 2:24, I still ignore the shade of black beyond my window panes 2:49, I draw the line but the time rolls on 3:o2, I thought I knew better than to do this to myself Right now in the night in the dark My side of the world is sleeping soundly Half after 3, the sight of me in the looking glass, unsightly Quarter to 4, and what's more the things I had to do aren't done 5:15, more caffeine cuz soon I know Dawn will arrive, earth come alive Reality will steal my paradise That I've found in the night in the dark While my side of the world is sleeping soundly No wonder how come I fight to disregard how the rest of my world is asleep Why dream away the time?
5.	Oh No! / 大野！ 03:06	lyrics	buy track
I look up and you’re watchin’ me I’m shook up but you’re walkin’ free Can’t tell if you’re teasin’ or if you’re just breezin’ like you always do While I’m tryin’ to act like my life ain’t all about you Reachin’ out but I hit the screen Start to feel the miles between us And though you don’t know me Oh no, please Just throw me one more thoughtless smile And I’ll try to act like I’m not just a juvenile Oh no! Can I call this love? These daydreams and delusions about you Oh no, did I fall in love? with someone I don’t really know Your pretty eyes give me butterflies Don’t act like it’s surprising You got the whole world and a million girls All caught up in your spell Going ‘round and ‘round and up and down Just like a carousel I could stare at your hands all day Cuz I wish they were holding mine, but I gotta stare when you stand that way Hands in your pockets lookin’ fine You make me wanna sing a song about you Cuz I can’t find a single thing wrong about you Oh no... Just look in this direction one more time Show me all your perfection one more time My heart’s a roller coaster from my head to my toes I’m dyin’ to get closer to you but I know I’ve heard a million times that it ain’t allowed I gotta share you with the rest of the crowd But I can still sing a song about you And I’ll never find anything that’s wrong about you Oh no... Reaching for you through the screen How I hate the miles between us And though you don’t know me Oh no, please Just throw me one more thoughtless smile Ooh yeah! Oh no! Can I call this love? These daydreams and delusions about you Oh no, did I fall in love? with someone I don’t really know
6.	No Need, No 03:16	lyrics	buy track
Even though It takes a lot to catch my eye This time around I can't look away Even though I got so much else on my mind right now I keep catching myself with your name on my lips Even though I swore to myself a million times that Never again would I fall in love Even though I ought’ve learned my lesson last time Awful familiar thing going on in my chest But it's not that I'm gonna let you know Cuz I NEED NO reply To three words that I won't say Please don't even give ME A chance BeCAUSE, OOH Even though I'm in love It's NOT REAlly what I had planned Did that slip out? Did I say that this is love? That's not gonna work Can I rip out those lying pages of my life? Don't you know I'm just passin' through No time for you I've already made other plans Even though I used to dream of a prince like you I don't need you now for a happy ending Long ago I would've given the world for your love... but I'm Headed down a far different path right now I belong to me and I won't share me with you Cuz I gotta be in control of what I do at all times Who the hell are you to come and barge into my life? I've got news for you I simply refuse to revise my plans Or at least that's what I'm telling myself So, I NEED NO reply To a silent confession Please don't even give ME A chance; don't need it! BeCAUSE OOH Even though I'm in love Well, it's NOT REAlly what I had planned

about

Fully original debut studio album by young up-and-coming singer-songwriter–a mix of upbeat pop music with quick relatable lyrics and a flair of folk.

Music Videos:
"No Need, No" - youtu.be/tIpAptkjdKQ
"Single" - youtu.be/G4OO8Ea_s0A

credits

released January 21, 2016

Mio Bischoff is an aspiring singer-songwriter, originally from the small Midwestern town of Midland, Michigan, but now she has lived in and performed in various cosmopolitan cities around the world, including New York City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, and Florence. She has been songwriting and performing for nearly ten years, with a repertoire of over 50 original songs in multiple languages. Her enthusiasm on stage, relatable lyrics, and catchy melodies have won her a growing international following that she hopes will continue to flourish in the years to come. Among her many musical influences are the Beatles, the Allman Brothers, Chicago, Journey, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Arashi.

Now, she is very excited and proud to release her first studio album, titled "Debatable Happiness," recorded in Paris, France.
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All songs written by "Mio" Emily Rose Bischoff.
© 2015 Emily Rose Bischoff

“Debatable Happiness”
© & ℗ 2015 Emily Rose Bischoff

All Rights Reserved.
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All arrangements by Greg Hanson and "Mio" Emily Rose Bischoff.

Rain:
Mio - Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Yusuke Narita - Bass Guitar

lazy day:
Mio - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Yusuke Narita - Bass Guitar
Greg Hanson - Guitars, Percussion

Single:
Mio - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Yusuke Narita - Bass Guitar
Greg Hanson - Guitars, Percussion

1:o6:
Mio - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Greg Hanson - Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar, Percussion

大野！(Oh No!):
Mio - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Greg Hanson - Guitars, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drumset production
Victor Gil - Drumset production

No Need, No:
Mio - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Greg Hanson - Guitars, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drumset production
Victor Gil - Drumset production

Cajon samples in “Single” and “1:06” provided by freesound.org:OldBassMan
Creative Commons Attribution License Version 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Recorded by:
Greg Hanson at Greg Hanson Music

Mixed and Mastered by:
Greg Hanson at Greg Hanson Music

Assistant Engineers:
Victor Gil

Produced by:
Greg Hanson and "Mio" Emily Rose Bischoff
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Special thanks to:
- Momma; I never could have made it this far without you! And to all of my family for years of loving support.
- Chrissie for designing the cover art and for always being an encouraging older sister (xox)
- J, Miri, and Kmi for being there from the very start and always being the first to sample my songs. J, thank you for a fantastic photoshoot, for your artistic genius and your forever faith in me!
- Greg the Great for being so much more than my recording engineer--for being my springboard and consultant, an innovative musician, and a patient educator in all things technical and musical. Your creativity, dedication and artistry brought about the realization of my wildest dreams with all your talented work as a guitarist, bassist, percussionist, sound engineer and producer. It was truly an honor to work with you and I hope to be able to again in the future! Here's to being in the right place at the right time!
- Yusuke for your bass expertise and for being such an accommodating roommate to our 'studio'; for spending patient hours without your bass guitar, your headphones, your guitar tuner... and even your mattress!
- Victor Gil for taking the time to record, rerecord, and re-rerecord varying drum sounds.
- Sean Velasco-Dodge for the generous loan of your homemade electric guitar when resources were scarce.
- Collin for being a tolerant and encouraging neighbor with thin walls.
- Thia for being my most enthusiastic fangirl in Paris♡ and Cora for being such a creative and accommodating camerawoman and director for surprises for come!
- and to all my friends in Paris for your constant support--especially Rina, Roman, Alfredo, Sam, and Cyn.

More thanks to:
Paul Geluso, Eleanor Lee, Agnieszka Roginska, and all of the NYU Steinhardt Staff and NYU Paris Staff;
All the fellow residents at Residence Mountsouris; Charlety Pizza; and AntiCafe
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Mio Michigan

Mio is a bilingual acoustic singer-songwriter born and raised in mid-Michigan, currently based in Tokyo.
Mioは、在日ミシガン人のシンガーソングライター。日本語と英語で作曲作詞しながら世界両側で夢を追いかけています!