Beautiful lyrics and very thoughtfully done. I think the vocal is beyond criticism in something like this because of its message, honesty and integrity. It’s perfect for what you need to do…and that’s all that matters.

We weren’t quite as obviously diverse when I was a youngster…the name of the game was mostly just not to draw attention to yourself and try to avoid getting mugged for your dinner money, or your head kicked in by one of the local basket-cases for no reason whatsoever.

It broke a lot of people.

Hi Paul
The second part of your post
Makes me reflect.

I'm an expat living in Germany
My 50+ y.o. pink brit friends seem to have this survival mode going on
Just as you described it.
Draw no attention, head in the sand, avoid getting mugged by psychos and taxmen.

Then there's me with a steadfast aversion to meds,
 my active interest in sport and nutrition,
my voluntary struggles to develop and realise ideas in music.

I'm rattling, hungover from a birthday party last night.

All the best 👍

Yes, this is a fine thing
Unusual and refreshing
The voice uncompromisingly theatrical but sounds authentic.
The words and sentiment are sympathetic and coherent.
The listen brought vague images of beauty and the beast.
Where the beast is actually quite handsome,
often well dressed but looks dignified in rags.

You Are an interesting artist.

Man, you've just transported me to The Cavern.  So much to admire here John:  Excellent production, cool guitar sounds and a fine vocal.  Great energy and style.  I'd welcome more of this, please!

Paul

A lovely classical intro that draws us into a melody and production fitting of a Bond theme.  It's got that Bond-like guitar sound too.
The lyrics are very well written.  I love the pause before the chorus.  This song benefits from the inclusion of a real drummer. Moving into the middle-eight section, we're into Robbie Williams territory when he partnered with Guy Chambers. As always, you go the extra mile with really cool backing vocals and they don't overcrowd the production with their inclusion. I love saxophone but I'd lift it above the instrumentation.  At the moment, the piano is more prominent. There's a big reward to you as a songwriter for continuously flexing your writing muscles.  Kudos to you!

Paul

The Elvis Nash Drama on radio stations

Good morning, Mr Elvis Nash

You talked about the PayPal link. it belongs to management cashier's they alone receive payment and to be sure if who made the deposit you will have to send a screenshot to confirm your payment deposit so an order will be given to proceed with your promotion! your payment isn't being confirm by me i don't have anything to do with that. am not on the secretary's] department that's why a screenshot is being asked so i will have to give to them to confirm and then we proceed, am all about helping talent and promoting the artist, it's your musical career we are talking about! if you think am after your money then you must be a joke cause it goes to the cashier's [ secretary's ] team all i do is you send you screenshots as prove of payment and i give to them to confirm. am on the promotion field team. i can't break the rules i will only make you understand the rules, thank you.