When Theory Meets Real Life

Doug Murphy

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Sometimes we make the right decision, and sometimes we do not.

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Doug Murphy

a one man show

Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.

Song Info

Genre

Beats • Beats General

Charts

Peak #52

Peak in subgenre #15

Author

Douglas Murphy/AI

Rights

2026

Uploaded

February 11, 2026

Track Files

MP3

MP3 9.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:58 minutes

Meta Data

Samples

No samples, loops, or splices

BPM

Beat

Other

Vocals

Male

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Danceable

coffee-place

dancefloor

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Lyrics

Theory Meets Real Life
(c) 2026  Douglas Murphy

A friend said 
we’d be better off
Goin’ backward, cuttin’ loose
Said the answer’s 
in the horse and reins
Less electric truth
So I asked him, 
straight to his face
With the skyline in our sight
Which comfort would 
you lay down first
When it’s yours 
we have to fight

No screens, no phones, 
no motor cars
No heat when winter calls
It’s easy sayin’ all of this
When what you need’s 
still at the mall

Whatcha gonna 
take with you
When you 
make the change?
Whatcha gonna
 take with you
To survive?

Whatcha gonna 
give up
To lessen 
your footprint?
Whatcha gonna 
take with you
For your test drive
When theory 
meets real life

My friend took out 
his cellphone
I said, “That won’t work
it’s gone
He then reached 
for his tablet
And the battle line 
was drawn

He said he’d 
like a drink of water
“Well, go outside, 
prime the pump
“How about a 
roasted somethin’?
I answered, bein’ blunt

Would you like to 
have a beer
You’ll have to 
brew your own
Are you ready
 truly ready
To work your
fingers to the bone?

I hear the warnings, 
feel the weight
I don’t pretend 
it’s all okay
I love my comforts
 fear the cost
Of changin’ slow
or changin’ not

If I’m askin’ him 
to choose his way
I better face 
my own advice
It’s easy pointin’ 
from the rail
Harder livin’ 
the sacrifice

What’m I gonna 
take with me
When I make 
the change?
What’m I gonna 
take with me
To survive?

What’m I gonna 
give up
To lessen my 
footprint
What’m I gonna 
take with me
For my test drive
When theory 
meets real life

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