1. |
Shine
03:42
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Wake.
'Cause you can't afford to take
twenty minutes more to break the spell
before the bell.
So rise.
with the hair still in your eyes.
Start your day of compromise that you
committed to and
Shine.
Like the day you're going to shine.
Drive.
Watch the streets become alive
with the restless souls who, just like you,
are heading to
their job.
The part of every day that's robbed.
The million checklists that you have to do
to make it through to
Shine.
Like the day you're going to shine.
Every day has got a pearl inside,
so take the ride and
Shine.
You're okay.
It's alright.
Your nightmare's over.
Shine.
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2. |
Live the Proof
03:48
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Let's begin with a fact.
Science tells us there's a pact
made between each action
and something that reacts.
Things that seem out of range
all obey a law of change.
Put thought into motion
and watch things rearrange.
Live the proof.
We can create our circumstance.
Live the proof.
Nothing is ever left to chance.
It's no dream,
we can create a world anew
here and now.
Live the proof.
Every thought left unsaid.
Every wish kept in your head.
Every other option
you’d rather see instead.
Lift them up,
set them free.
Go into the world you see
like it's already
the way that it should be.
You view the problem like you’re stuck inside it.
But what if you had power to rectify it?
Would you make the choices to apply it?
Would you try it?
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3. |
Show My Face Around
05:24
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I pop out my head then run and hide
where I'm alone. Where I'm alone.
Pass up night with friends to stay inside.
My room I roam. My room I roam.
'Cause I don't like to show my face around.
'Cause I'm afraid I'll let some people down.
Cut myself off from my family.
Avoid the phone. Avoid the phone.
Frightened by the things that they might see.
I can't go home. I can't go home.
'Cause I don't like to show my face around.
'Cause I'm afraid I'll let some people down.
So, I just go off in my world of sound.
I'm safe in sound.
When I'm forced to go outside,
I may even look you in the eye
(I've taken time and learned to play the role).
You'll probably think that I'm okay.
(As an actor, I'm Olivier.)
Still, inside the monster's taking hold.
Drag myself onstage and face my fear
I strike a pose. I strike a pose.
Sometimes I pretend that you're not here.
My eyes are closed. My eyes are closed.
'Cause I don't like to show my face around.
'Cause I'm afraid I'll let you people down.
So, I just go off in my world of sound.
I'm safe in sound.
I'm safe in sound.
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4. |
Underground
03:36
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A Chicago girl of well-heeled means.
At the movement’s front still in her teens.
She looked at the world and drew her lines
and she broke on through to the other side.
With the Freaks - An army by her side.
In the streets - revolutionary times.
They were free
and they'd soon be going down to the
Underground.
The pigs killed Fred Hampton in cold blood.
And that flicked the switch that set them off.
So they’d blow-up buildings, settle scores.
It was their way to bring home the war.
They were freaks - an army side by side.
In the streets - revolutionary times.
They were free - Free - FREE!
And they’d bring the system down from the
Underground.
Well they slowly faded out of view
as the ‘60’s “we” turned “me” and “you”.
But she was still believing even when
she went to the Feds and turned herself in.
No more freaks - the revolution died.
Now the streets - they await another try.
Who will be - be - be
the next generation bound for the
Underground?
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5. |
Where's the Party?
06:37
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Where were you last night? ‘Cuase we had a ball.
At least from what I recall.
We all went to Sean’s. The mood was just right.
His whole place is lit by candlelight.
He says he doesn’t have the bread to pay the bill to keep the lights on.
But then I watch him give mthat guy some money for a bag of blow.
Hey, where’s the party?
Let’s get together with the crew. We don’t start ‘til after 2.
And we’re still going strong by 9. So get in line for your next line.
Did you hear the news? That Dan lost his mind.
He did it up big this time.
Thrown out of our spot. He threw punches at Scott.
And then he fucked up Lee’s car.
Reminds me of the time that Nora did too much and kicked the door in.
A lotta paronoia - watch it, boy you’re gonna lose your friends.
Hey, where’s the party?
Let’s get together with the crew. We don’t start ‘til after 2.
And we’re still going strong by 9. We tell ourselves we’re doing fine.
Yeah, we’re all doing fine.
A lot of us would rather play at Rock Star than to work to be one.
A lot of talent wasted. Getting wasted then just wasting time.
Hey, where’s the party?
Let’s get together with the crew. We don’t start ‘til after 2.
And we’re still going strong by 9. And it’s exactly like last time.
Where were you last night? ‘Cuase we had a ball.
At least from what I can recall.
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6. |
Once
04:04
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Once in your life
you find
a love.
The kind
they write about in stories that begin:
“Once upon a time . . .”
and then
continue in
an extraordinary course
of events.
Once in the bluest moon.
Once in a dream come true.
Once in a while
Fate smiles on you.
Two of a kind,
we are.
So good, so far.
For once as good as it appears
to be.
Now once and for all
it’s ours -
not mine, not yours.
A love of perfect reciprocity.
Once in the bluest moon.
Once in a dream come true.
Once in a while
Fate smiles down on you.
Though once is rare - Believe.
It only needs to happen
Once.
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7. |
Made Me So Happy
03:08
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This isn’t one of those songs written in response to something
that you’ve done.
I used to do that all the time back when I was with such a
bit-ter one.
Back then, my head was filled with quite a lot of rage.
I’d take my anger and I’d throw it on the page.
But since we’ve met my anger's faded out of view.
Tell me what am I supposed to do?
‘Cause I can wax philosophic
‘bout my troubles and my pain.
Go on and on and on
when I’ve got reason to complain.
But every time you’re near me
it’s beautiful day.
You made me so happy I’ve got nothing left to say.
I used to spend a lot of time thinking about the way things
might have been.
That kind of thing often inspired me to sit down with paper
and a pen.
But now the only thing I ever want to do
is spend every moment I can being with you.
And now I never write - I’m too blissed-out to try.
Because of you my well has run dry.
I know it’s wrong of me to ask you for a favor
because all you ever do is make me smile.
But the label wants a single and I haven’t got a thing will you please
try to piss me off once in a while?
La la la la la la la la.
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8. |
Talk About the Weather
02:51
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One more empty exchange
where we fail to connect.
Everyone endlessly
spinning their wheels as we
talk about the weather.
As though we’ll have forever.
As if our time’s not racing by.
One more year of our lives
lost to fits and starts.
Throwing our days away,
lost like our breath when we
talk about the weather.
We think we have forever.
But all the while time’s racing by.
We’re so devil-may-care.
Wasting time - unaware.
Until it’s one less day in our lives.
Our regret realised
too late - we’ve spent our lives
talking ‘ bout the weather.
We thought we’d have forever.
But now we find time’s passed us by.
(Bye bye.)
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9. |
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Evan knew he had no chance
as soon as they began their dance.
She'd be his but for a moment.
Within a dream, within a trance.
Well, when in Rome you need romance.
He got choked up with emotion.
He said "Let me believe this lie.
I want to pretend she's mine.
Reality step aside
and let me believe this lie."
Holding her, he lost himself.
Pretended he was someone else
who could hold her for a lifetime.
(Imagined himself as the prince who rode in.)
He was all the things he knew he wouldn't, couldn't ever be.
But it was only in his mind.
He said "Let me believe this lie." (You're doing pretty well.)
"I want to pretend she's mine." (Go on and fool yourself.)
"Reality step aside" (Who's got a dream to sell?)
"and let me believe this lie."
What could he do to win her over?
Maybe if he just held her closer
she would begin to share his hope for
one more dance.
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10. |
Final Word
03:20
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This is a cautionary tale.
I've tried to no avail
to make you change your heart.
I was a little bit too late
with my attempt to wipe the slate
and make a brand-new start.
Now I know
about the point
of no return.
Now it's dead.
Now you've said
your final word.
It always takes me way too long
to see how I was wrong.
The lesson learned was hard.
So, I'm the fool that got away.
I know what you would say,
that it wasn't in the cards
that we played
every night
'cause you're daddy's girl.
So, I fold.
For I've been told
your final word.
I was right there.
I watched it happen.
Still, I don't know what to say.
I was holding
all of my dreams.
Then I threw them all . . .
You want to hurry this along.
I want to write a song
and make the time stand still.
I would give
every note
I've ever heard
for the chance
to change my circumstance,
to be part of your plans -
your final word.
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11. |
Slowly
06:07
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I’m empty. I’m empty.
I’ve got nothing inside.
And I’m starting to slide.
I’m going under.
Slowly going under.
I’m hurting. I’m hurting.
But it’s behind a wall.
So I feel nothing at all.
I’m disappearing.
Slowly disappearing.
I’m lonely. I’m lonely.
I’ve got no one to hold.
And I’m out in the cold.
And I am freezing.
Slowly I am freezing.
I’m hungry. I’m hungry.
And I ache to be fed.
Put some love in this head.
I’m growing weaker.
Slowly growing weaker.
There’s voices. There’s voices.
And they’re calling my name.
Though I feel I’m still sane,
they’re getting louder.
Slowly getting louder.
I’m empty. I’m empty.
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12. |
Supergirl
03:17
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Wait - I’ve got some more to say.
As you’re going on your way.
Take this along.
You - gave me more than just desire.
You lifted me and inspired.
So, take this along.
As you go
off in your role as Supergirl.
As you go off to save the world
always remember there’s someone you saved
at home.
I - can never repay this debt.
But I’m not done trying yet.
So, take this along.
As you go
off in your role as Supergirl.
As you go off to save the world
always remember there’s someone to save
at home.
Now - it’s much later than before.
I know you can’t wait no more.
So, take this along.
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