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The official music video for "Optimist" by Been Stellar, taken from the album Kids 1995 - Single on So Young Records. Uploaded by Been Stellar, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Been Stellar 11 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. If you like Been Stellar, scroll for similar artists below.

The Song

Kids 1995 - Single

From the album Kids 1995 - Single

Label: So Young Records
Released: 26 April 2022

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Coverage

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News
Been Stellar have shared 'Always On My Mind' from their new 'Breakway' EP
Upcoming shows include Reading & Leeds after recent EU dates and festival appearances.
21 Aug 2025
Features

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Lyrics

Been Stellar — Optimist

Left before you came

Left to feel your fame

Stepped out of the street

Let the concrete sleep

Laughter turns to law

With each Stella Artois

Whispers melt into adieus

I'm crawling back to you

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