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Silver Lining
02:29
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Track #1: “Silver Lining”
I strolled on down to Main Street just to see what I could see,
There were hordes and hordes of poor pilgrim boys;
As far as the eyes could reach.
Though I’d like to help them out, you see,
Get ‘em a bite to eat.
But I’m still struggling myself
To find my feet or at least a place to sleep.
I made my way to Market Street and things felt quite the same,
With every look on every child’s face expressing their parents shame
Of a life of work and struggle and struggle to work.
And just behind every pain, there’s a joy to be found;
The silver lining to the cloud.
We have enough fuel to mosey ‘round town.
I see a light and it’s bright as the sun in the sky,
The gilded ring’s within your reach, you’ve got to try, try, try.
Take the right steps, find a path that suits you best,
Stay focused and you’ll cut right through the strife,
We’ll all get out alive.
The next thing I remember’s being pulled down an alley way,
By the skin of my teeth. I just got out of reach,
Tonight’s not mine for being slayed. So I ran four blocks
And with four hard knocks, I found the arms of my baby Jane.
It’s where I feel safe from night until day,
We’ve got the soothing sounds of Starlight Decay.
No, I can’t give in. Cannot pretend that we won't win.
Times, they’ll get real rough, but we won’t get stuck.
We’ll fight it ‘til the end.
Yeah, ‘til the end.
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Jenny
03:08
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Lets talk it over now, Jenny.
Said, what do you know?
I’m kinda feeling pretty empty
from lack of love that you show.
I’m feeling better now -
Even happy somehow -
To know that you’re finally gone.
I’ve come to grips with the cliff
In which I almost slipped,
But then I pulled myself back on.
Whatcha got there now, Jenny?
Another baby photo?
It might be trite but don’t you blame me
For knowing things you won’t know.
A simple flick of the wrist
and just a twist of the hip,
I went and taught myself how to dance.
I’ve got a lot more to say,
It’s just a shame that you can’t stay.
Not even the slightest chance.
You weren’t there for me,
So I don’t know now why you’re asking.
No close family,
But I won’t stop you from pretending.
I’ve been so sad to see
All my hopes & dreams chasing after me,
By embracing my past with future in hand.
I’ve never been so glad.
You weren’t there for me,
So I don’t know now why you’re asking.
No close family,
But I won’t stop you from pretending.
I’ve been so sad to see
All my hopes & dreams chasing after me -
A menagerie of mediocrity -
By embracing my past with future in hand.
I’ve never been so glad.
I’ve never been so -- Been so glad.
One more time!
I’ve never been so -- Been so glad.
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Misery
03:02
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Can’t break these chains behind my back
No, there’s no comin’ back
From where I’m about to go
Gonna miss my baby Rose like no one knows
So if you see her passin’ by,
Tell her I love her so
I can’t wake from this nightmare
I’m so goddamn scared
I’m cold and there’s no where to hide
I’ve fallen down, can’t get up though I’ve tried
So tell my momma and my pah,
I never meant to make them cry
Now there’s nowhere to go, there’s nothing to do
But my whole world would be complete if only I had you
Why’d I have to break the law?
Why did I let you down?
So baby please forgive me
And let me come back around
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4. |
Sinking Feeling
04:28
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I never really had a bad dream
Until the time you weren’t there for me
It seems like all my plans have fallen through again
I’ve never really felt so complete
Breaking bones in hopes to compete
With the thoughts and fists and pills to help me mend
Don’t look down, we’re falling underneath the ground, it feels so cold
So take my hand and I’ll take you home
I never really had a dull time
Conversations filled with landmines
I know that it seems strange but I sort of enjoyed myself
I always look for truth in your eyes
Sometimes it just seems like all lies
Understand that you care, but right now there’s no help
Don’t look down, we’re falling underneath the ground, it feels so cold
So take my hand and I’ll take you home
Don’t know how, but we’ve got nowhere else to go
So, take my hand and I’ll take you home
Just like last night
I fell asleep with closed eyes
Awoke with an aching head
And wondering why you left…Again.
It’s no wonder I’ve got this sinking feeling that
I’ll always be alone
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Tennessee
04:18
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It’s gonna take a lot to say this, it’s been a long, long time
Through all my ups and downs, yes, you’ve been a friend of mine
So, let’s dodge all these epithets. Let’s not say something we don’t mean.
Gonna pack up my belongings, gonna head down to Tennessee.
Let’s take a trip, let’s hit the road
No need for bags, we can sleep right in our clothes
Now, we’re on the road, we’re chasin’ the American Dream
Guitar in hand, no need for plans, there’s fresh air out in New Orleans
The path is right there if you want it
Be sure to choose the right steps
Can’t just beg and plead only to flaunt it
And know that what you put in is exactly what you get
The streets are paved with gold, just sayin’.
No taxes on my house, I’m payin’
Can’t you see the constant grin on my face?
To know that everything is great
Everything falls right into place.
The past behind; good thoughts on top.
No sweat to keep up the pace
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Waiting
03:34
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If anything goes wrong tonight,
Well, I - I wouldn’t be surprised.
It’s not obscene to compromise,
Just don't - don't give up the fight.
You’ve got such brittle bones
and you spend your nights there all alone,
just looking up to the skies.
Well, I’d like to be..
The one that comes and sets you free
From all your pain and misery.
Take a step.
Make a move.
Hold your breath.
‘Cause this could all be over soon.
I could never tell you why, but she’s just here waiting..
For love to take her by the hand and give her heart a second chance.
But you can’t keep waiting...
Stand around anticipating...
You’ll never learn how to dance.
It’s not the first time.
It sure as hell won’t be the last.
I just hope she doesn’t laugh.
The tangled webs we weave,
Cut short the straws of sanity.
I guess one chance was too much to ask.
Take a step.
Make a move.
Hold your breath.
‘Cause this could all be over soon.
I could never tell you why, but she’s just here waiting..
For love to take her by the hand and give her heart a second chance.
But you can’t keep waiting...
Stand around anticipating...
You’ll never learn how to dance.
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I smoke too many cigarettes.
My back always hurts.
I procrastinate and I scribble my words,
Subject to a lifelong curse.
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I used to walk around so tall;
A good looking kid with no problems at all.
I had this world at my fingertips.
Why in Gods name did I turn out like this?
My life’s become a game of poker;
I’m losing every chip I have.
I can't seem to find my 2nd joker.
I fold - my cards are bad.
I wonder how your painting is -
How your mom is doing, too.
I wonder if your hands miss my arms
Or if they're holding someone new.
My life’s become a game Of poker;
Im losing every chip I have.
I can't seem to find my 2nd joker.
I fold - my cards are bad.
My hair is always way too greasy.
One goddamn shower wouldn't kill me.
But I can't help to think it's none of these things
That make me walk around so lonely.
But these cold haunted streets that call me,
They see my staggering feet try.
I am not worth one of your tears.
So please just close, please just close the door
On this night I call bad luck
On this night I call bad luck.
It’s just my luck.
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Make It Right
03:35
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Let’s take it for what it was.
C’mon baby, for what it’s worth,
I know we’ve had ourselves a few good times,
But you were never one to read between the lines.
I’m sittin gittin’ fucked up because
Somehow this bottle’s smoother than your words.
Did you mean to say those things at night?
Baby, who are you to tell me what is right?
For me?
Just keep it to yourself,
And hear me out this one last time...
I’ll make it right.
I wont let you get left behind,
and maybe someday you’ll re-learn how to smile.
Let’s take it for everything we’ve learned,
and everything in me is telling me that I should leave.
If I’m out the door, will you start to scream and cry;
Just ball it up inside.
And hear me out this one last time..
I’ll make it right.
I won't let you get left behind,
And maybe someday you’ll relearn how to smile.
So stop cry-in’ - they won't feel sorry for you now.
They won't feel sorry for you now.
woah-woah-woah...
So hear me out this one last time...
I’ll make it right.
I won't let you get left behind,
And maybe someday you’ll re-learn how to smile.
So stop cry-in’ - they won't feel sorry for you now.
Stop cry-in’ - they won't feel sorry for you now.
Stop cry-in’ - they won’t feel sorry for you now.
Stop cry-in’...
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Andrew Winter Burlington, North Carolina
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