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Intro
01:12
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2. |
Yes, Yes
04:10
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We're getting ready, ready to be seen
To be a part of something from our dreams
Now something's gonna happen, I don't know what to do
I pace around and then I put on my shoes
I can't believe it started so long ago
Each day it was coming out, 'bout to explode
We couldn't wait much longer, but we've said that before
I'll take the deepest breath and open the door
I sing like there's no more
No land to explore
No time from before
I smile like it's the way
To be today
But this time I won't ignore
I'll let you in on something that I see
This day's begun but we don't have to be
Anything but excited for what we have in store
My laces are untied but I'm out the door
And I sing like there's no more
No land to explore
No time from before
I smile like it's the way
To be today
But this time I won't ignore
Honestly this is a story
You all need to hear
A story we don't understand now
But a story we'll learn to hold dear
Like every other day that we've built up to stay
All we can do now is hope that it all won't go away
Maybe we'll throw it away, maybe there'll be more
Maybe I'm just pretending I see what's in store
But I sing like there's no more
No land to explore
No time from before
I smile like it's the way
To be today
But this time I won't ignore
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3. |
Lights Go Out
02:14
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I close my eyes and only think about the
Sound of the show, man, what'd they think
Did they care that I once messed up the verse or
Should I have elected not to curse
I took a look at the crowd, they were glad to see me,
But I still could not smile or try not to be so
Apprehensive so words came slowly
Then the lights went out
So did they catch that one line about the monkey
Was the bridge just too long, or was I off-key
Or maybe I wasn't loud enough
Should I take my guitar in to get a set up
I guess all in all, it wasn't so bad
As long as I just ask my mom and dad
Then why does the show still keep me up
When the lights go out
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4. |
44th Street
03:41
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It's the yellow light that never changes to red
The feeling that keeps me up in my bed
Just tell me for a minute, will I be ok
And that cigarette smoke is starting to smell like home
I hate walking through every day
And now it's time
To see myself from behind another's eyes
To make sure that every day holds the same surprise
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I think I'm gonna like my new home
Here on 44th Street
Some even dig right under the dome
Here on 44th Street
While my thoughts are sailing
The microwave's failing
And the candle warmer warms again
Another Michigan Left, I swore there weren't any left
I guess I'll have to do this again
And now it's time
To see myself from behind another's eyes
To make sure that every day holds the same surprise
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I think I'm gonna like my new home
Here on 44th Street
Some even dig right under the dome
Here on 44th Street
Bring back the magic of a day far away
And find out there's not much left to say
But I guess it's all just here to stay
I think I'm gonna like my new home
Here on 44th Street
Some even dig right under the dome
Here on 44th Street
I think I'm gonna like my new home
Here on 44th Street
Some even dig right under the dome
Here on 44th Street
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5. |
Smoking Colors
03:38
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Behold the road and the quiet feeling that makes me a bit jittery
Cause there's so much going inside that I won't even pretend to hide today
But I wish that you could only stare and see that it's not always a nightmare
Ok, how 'bout this: wrap it up and put my mind inside a cigarette
And watch the smoke come out and fill the air with all the dreams about me and you
Maybe that's a way they'd understand what's just so damn crazy about this
Son of a bitch
Cause I'm so sure that there'll be a time for me a to find a way
Behold the load of life's persevering, never endearing experiments
Watch me, the rat, go through the maze and smell and see but never find the cheese
The end conclusion shows that I'd be better off in bed and away from here
But I'll hold on to the dream I have 'bout making it all come true
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You left just yesterday
I was supposed to follow since I know the way
But now it looks like
I won't show
I think I know how much you mean
Until you're gone, now I'll come clean
It's more than you will
Ever know
I need you by my side today
Cause when you're gone I'm not okay
Let's never do this again
Cause you and I
We can't pretend
That we're not two halves
Of a whole
She is right, we're so discontent
Cause now my heart
Feels all bent
Now there is
A hole
I said you keep me busy so I don't feel sad
But the truth is I've never felt glad
In any way
Without you
I want to hold your hand and start our life
Stop the worry and the strife
And I'm so glad
I found you
I need you by my side today
Cause when you're gone I'm not okay
Let's never do this again
Cause you and I
We can't pretend
That we're not two halves
Of a whole
She is right, we're so discontent
Cause now my heart
Feels all bent
Now there is
A hole
I need you by my side today
Cause when you're gone I'm not okay
Let's never do this again
Cause you and I
We can't pretend
That we're not two halves
Of a whole
She is right, we're so discontent
Cause now my heart
Feels all bent
Now there is
A hole
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7. |
Yard Sale
04:56
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Breathe in, breathe out
The dust comes either way
As I try to forget about
How we spent every day
Cause you know that I was the toy to you
Seeing the world from your point of view
We used to laugh
We used to smile
But now I feel a sad song
Coming on
Well aren't I worth
A journey to the store
Or perhaps
I won't work anymore
Cause I tried squeaking but it's not the same
Gasping, choking, as I call your name
We used to laugh
We used to smile
But now I feel a sad song
Coming on
All these years I hoped I'd never have to ask myself
The question every toy fears most when placed upon that shelf
If you left me on the shelf today next to old stuffed bear
Would you go about your day and just forget I was ever there
If I was just an ordinary toy made of plastic parts
How could you make me feel the joy of being number one in your heart
But no matter just how close we seemed
You moved on once I fell apart
Breathe in, breathe out
The dust comes either way
As I try to forget about
How we spent everyday
We used to laugh
We used to smile
But now I feel a sad song
Coming on
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Is this all there is for me
Does this mean life has set me free
Am I never gonna give up
Or never gonna live up
Or will I never know
Will I be able to see or will I just grow old
Am I always gonna lose it, or can I please refuse it
Or do I have the choice
Oh no
I thought the answers would play out
Each day shows more and more self doubt
Am I never gonna give up
Or never gonna live up
Or will I never know
Will I be able to see or will I just grow old
Am I always gonna lose it, or can I please refuse it
Or do I have the choice
Oh no
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I'm calling
I'm calling out to you
Not because I need you
But because I wonder if you're still there or parts beyond repair
Answer
Or don't
Or answer someone else
Cause I can't take the uncertainty of all that could be
You found the river; you jumped right in
Didn't look at the shore or even try to swim
And now it's over cause I can't float
Drown or drink or drive a boat
So drift away, I 'll see you someday
When I can find a way
So float
Just like I knew you always would
And don't tell me it's going good
Cause I can't hear you anyway or any day
You found the river; you jumped right in
Didn't look at the shore or even try to swim
And now it's over cause I can't float
Drown or drink or drive a boat
So drift away, I 'll see you someday
When I can find a way
You're well beyond the waterfall
I guess I didn't know at all
I guess you'll never even hear this call
You found the river; you jumped right in
Didn't look at the shore or even try to swim
And now it's over cause I can't float
Drown or drink or drive a boat
So drift away, I 'll see you someday
When I can find a way
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10. |
Puzzle Pieces
04:04
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Lost and soon forgotten
I would never have gotten anywhere
Without you there
You became the one thing
That could make my heart sing anytime
My perfect rhyme
When the course is run
You're the only run
So I won't be done
Here or anywhere
Life is a puzzle without the whole picture
But we are the pieces that complete each other
I'd never need to look through all the pieces
Cause I know we are the perfect fit together, dear
Launch and atmosphere me
So I can see clearly
The feeling you bring me everyday
Take my hand now, let's be
Safe from all life's threats and tomorrows
I won't let it go
When the course is run
You're the only run
We'll be having fun
Now and anytime
Life is a puzzle without the whole picture
But we are the pieces that complete each other
I'd never need to look through all the pieces
Cause I know we are the perfect fit together
Life is a puzzle without the whole picture
But we are the pieces that complete each other
I'd never need to look through all the pieces
Cause I know we are the perfect fit together, dear
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We were walking 'cross the floor
But they were standing at the door
But I know that's where it starts
Because the luckiest people will never fall apart
Inside of their heads
And let the voices surround them and make them wish they were dead
Once more for the road
Cause they may never see inside but it doesn't mean you're alone tonight
Be safe, my friend
No I won't leave you alone
My hand I lend
We'll see the day when it all goes
We saw your shadow hop up on the bus
Then everybody looked up in disgust
But I know that's where it ends
Because the luckiest people will have to pretend
Or even get by
When waking up in the morning they will never have to try
Once more for the road
Cause they may never see inside but it doesn't mean you're alone tonight
Be safe, my friend
No I won't leave you alone
My hand I lend
We'll see the day when it all goes
Be safe, my friend
No I won't leave you alone
My hand I lend
We'll see the day when it all goes
Be safe, my friend
No I won't leave you alone
My hand I lend
We'll see the day when it all goes
Day when it all goes again
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I've had a feeling like this
Something that I have tried to resist
But the train of my brain has no stops on the schedule today
And you're so far away
How can I help it I'm the only one here
All the signs on the doorway said "Welcome, Free Beer!"
But I don't like beer
And I don't know what's good
Why did I come here
It's time that I should
Go away
And never see any of you again
The taste on my tongue makes me miss you
And then I swore
I saw a ghost on the living room floor
But it's all my fears
Bubbling, pouring out of my ears
Like I say every day
To you all
Never mind all the small little things
But the things that mean most are the feelings that ring
Deep inside my head
I wish I could hear what you hear instead so I
Go away
And never see any of you again
The taste on my tongue makes me miss you
And then I stole
The key to your heart and your soul
And you let me in
Like you'd waited for forever to begin
Like I say every day
To myself
Get this out of my hair
There's no silence in the air
Each molecule carries a voice I can't bear
To hear on my own
Like it's coming out of my phone
And sometimes it is but how do I ever know
Will this be my story
Will this be my song
Look back on the facts
It's just time to move on
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13. |
Beneath the Stars
05:00
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You were always a friend
But had more of a feeling
The kind that would never end
The kind of heart stealing
You are the only friend that could ever lay under my arm
The only who'd ever keep the prom corsage in her car
When I am around you with no one else to see
You're more than just the singer of ob-la-di
Stranger nights have came
Will we stay the same
Will this happen again
I don't know why we can't be more than friends
And I flashback to that night beneath the stars
When the time and the bug bites couldn't keep us apart
Every moment I spend with you I know right where I need to be
With you, this love that I'm starting to see
Here and again
We're on the front porch together
Not caring about the end
Of our summer weather
Dancing to the music of the song that's in our heads
We belong together it's just like they all said
You're the one I need beside me, lost in our own treehouse
Never ending smiles, never so close
Stronger burning flame
Nothing stays the same
A love that nothing can crush
There's nothing I believe in more than us
And I flashback to that night beneath the stars
When the time and the bug bites couldn't keep us apart
Every moment I spend with you I know right where I need to be
With you, this love that I finally see
I know now things are changing
I'll stay right here, don't leave me baby
You're moving away now, no more every day
But with me you chose to stay
And I flashback to that night beneath the stars
When the time and the bug bites couldn't keep us apart
Every moment I spend with you I know right where I need to be
With you, this love that I always will need
And I flashback to that night beneath the stars
When the time and the bug bites couldn't keep us apart
Everything I ever wanted on an old blanket in the dark
Baby, you will always be number one in my heart
Number one in my heart
Number one in my heart
Baby, you will always be number one
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14. |
Sing Tonight
03:22
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We've spent all week waiting for the time
To come together and tell what's inside
I know the lump in your throat's bigger than mine
But I want nothing more to tell you than we'll be fine
Uptight mind and bent toes
We don't know how this goes
Each of us holding the
Same three words
All dressed up
Inside this parking garage
We found it in here tonight
All along
You were the song inside
I found I could sing tonight
As we cross the street to the other side
The outside's breaking what my face can't hide
So hold my hand now
Like you always wanted to
And never ever undo
Uptight mind and bent toes
In that dress you hold close
A boy who loves you more
Than you know
All dressed up
Inside this parking garage
We found it in here tonight
All along
You were the song inside
I found I could sing
See in your face
Something beautiful's bloomed
Here in this place
Here I'm with you
Oh
We found it in here tonight
All along
You were the song inside
I found I could sing tonight
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15. |
Won't Go Home
09:39
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For once got it all figured out in this life
Not sure about much but I'm sure about you
After all I figured that's all I would need right
Whatever happened, you'd be there to fall into
Now I'm uprooted and relocated
Feeling like nothing planned was ever demonstrated
I suppose I was foolish to think it would all stay the same
But nothing's as painful as watching it all slip away
And I won't go home
To the place I've known
I've grown scared alone
And I won't go home
And despite a dozen faces that I see every day
I can't rid the one I had built up to stay
There's no going back now it's the hardest line in the sand
And it's a line I will just have to cross without holding her hand
We're all supposed to shift gears and be part of the drive
Well I can't tell myself I'm fine one more damn time
And I won't go home
To the place I've known
I've grown scared alone
And I won't go home
Sometimes I look back and remember the old days
And wish on a star that they'd just simply stayed
Wondering how it could all have ended up this way
But nothing can prepare for just how fast it'll change
And I won't go home
To the place I've known
I've grown scared alone
And I won't go home
Won't go home
Won't go home
Won't go home
Won't go home
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David Goyette Detroit, Michigan
Honestly, this is a story you all need to hear--a story we don't understand now but a story we'll learn to hold dear.
davidmgoyette@gmail.com
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