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Tragic as it is
03:54
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you were filled with wonder like I’ve never known
like I’ve never known
who cast the spell you fell under
that forced the frown that weighs you down
I imagine fear grips you tight
it isn’t right
but as tragic as it is that’s life
you’ll need to get over it
get over it
why do you have to wonder if you were good enough
you were good enough
so try not to be torn asunder
by the fallacy of your reality
I imagine fear grips you tight
it isn’t right
but as tragic as it is that’s life
you’ll need to get over it
get over it
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2. |
Master class
03:36
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could it be you’re getting on my nerves
lock stock and barrel
proceed at your peril
can’t you see you bask in the absurd
you’re such a dreamer
there is no redeemer
when it comes to calm
you put on a master class
you’re mindfulness is getting old
you’re predictable
that’s a matter of fact
just ask your repetition
i wouldn’t worry about anything at all
if I was you
it seems to me you’re prone to self defense
now if you were sorry
that’d be a different story
you do as you please and laugh at my expense
but not because your callous
or driven by malice
when it comes to calm
you put on a master class
you’re mindfulness is getting old
you’re predictable
that’s a matter of fact
just ask your repetition
i wouldn’t worry about anything at all
if I was you
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3. |
I feel you
03:47
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you’re hot and cold
you can’t decide
unsure so you play both sides
your big fear is to die alone
can you see me
I can see you hanging on
can you feel me
I feel you
you’re all alone
its all right
you’ll get by
or you won’t
black or white
you like it clear
when things are as they appear
there is little left to presume
can you see me
I can see you hanging on
can you feel me
I feel you
you’re all alone
its all right
you’ll get by
or you won’t
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4. |
Bad influence
03:50
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wearing you like shackles
on my ankles and my wrists
hard to hold hands open
when they’re balled up in fists
I’ll take it as it comes
but that doesn’t mean I’m content
when a bad influence
becomes bad intent
selfishness is alive and well
looking to the future
no time to reminisce
its hard to start things over
when we’re caught up in this
I’ll take it as it comes
but that doesn’t mean I’m content
when a bad influence
becomes bad intent
selfishness is alive and well
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5. |
Passive
03:48
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the panelists are leaning left
so the right wing is wrong
the two sides get along
when the economy is strong
but the back benches
emerge from their trenches
and they are angry
they don’t see things the same
they won’t be passive
they won’t be dismissed
the activists have a line of sight
and see the writing on the wall
the rest of us seem content
just to watch it fall
but the back benches
emerge from their trenches
and they are angry
they don’t see things the same
they won’t be passive
they won’t be dismissed
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6. |
Less than ideal
04:21
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how does it feel
like you settled for the lesser deal
an open mind is a tricky thing
but it always gives rise to better things
not fit to tie these apron strings
you don’t always see the lines when you’re colouring
when you arrive on a big white horse
I’ll know you are serious
despite your best attempts at flattery
my gut tells me differently
you make me feel
less than ideal
why are you blind to the light I bring
that you’re so cold really stings
all the time I really tried
does it not mean anything
when you arrive on a big white horse
I’ll know you’re serious
despite your best attempts at flattery
my gut tells me differently
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7. |
Little girl
03:33
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where does your mind go
when you're told to act natural
does it draw a blank like mine
so easy to hurt your feelings
you take it far too literal
and get pouty every time
can we wind it back
when its come unfurled
or is it too late
you’re a little girl
waiting on an apology
you’re never wrong
why is it always me
who’s looking for forgiveness
no matter who won the fight
while I might be to blame
more often than not
it doesn't always apply
can we wind it back
when its come unfurled
or is it too late
you’re a little girl
waiting on an apology
you’re never wrong
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8. |
Last resort
04:57
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caught me off guard I wasn’t aware
this boy scout was not prepared for that
parenthood wasn’t planned
got my whole life in the back of the van
its your body its up to you
who am I to tell you what to do or not do
don’t worry I got your back
no judgement here, no questions asked
it is your decision
I’m just here to lend support
a dire situation
that’s why they call it a last resort
I’m here to be your companion
when you’re feeling a little out of sorts
can’t help this feeling that you’re being attacked
a fool’s court is gonna set us back like 50 years
these bible thumpers are putting on airs
they want the government in your affairs
blocking access they take from you
the right to choose what to do or not do
don’t worry I am on your side
no way we’re gonna let this slide
it is your decision
I’m just here to lend support
a final destination
that’s why they call it a last resort
I’m here to be your companion
when you’re feeling a little out of sorts
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9. |
Catch the sun
03:53
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there you are
what’s your story
if you wait too long
you’ll never catch the sun
its no use being bold
you’re better off just doing what you’re told
you’ve got no excuse when you fold
its the better part of getting old
and aging
there you are
in all your glory
you catch the sun
its an allegory
its no use being bold
you’re better off just doing what you’re told
you’ve got no excuse when you fold
its the better part of getting old
the aging
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10. |
The power
04:21
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you took the wind out of my sails
and you left me here
to face my biggest fears (without you)
I move along to the saddest song
and I feel the beat
wash over me (without you)
you set the tone
the power lies in your hands
you drained the blood from my heart
and then just disappeared
into the atmosphere (without you)
I run off course expecting the worst
to happen to me
all misery (without you)
you set the tone
the power lies in your hands
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11. |
Closure
04:19
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leave well enough alone
the tables can always turn
and your back battling your past
good feelings never last
does it make you feel any less
than you have before
is this it
is it over
finality
give me closure
what do you know
everything you had you let it go
you keep battling yourself
always looking for something else
does it give you any sense
of self control
this is it
it is over
finality
give me closure
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12. |
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you covet accolades
self affirmation is second place
I know some nice things were said
but don’t let it go to your head
both of us we know it
why don’t we show our true colours
instead of black
its never too late to dare to take it back
if we want
losing control
self gratification is getting old
there is nothing better than
getting lost in your head
both of us we know it
why don’t we show our true colours
instead of black
its never too late to dare to take it back
if we want
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13. |
Better off alone
03:11
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cast off the dead weight
before it is too late
no more apologies
time for the bruises to heal
let it go, let it all disappear
sometimes we’re better off alone
let it go, let it all disappear
we’re better off alone
don’t be afraid to say no
don’t repeat the cycle
or hold the hand that holds you down
and pushes you around
let it go, let it all disappear
sometimes we’re better off alone
let it go, let it all disappear
we’re better off alone
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14. |
Give and go
03:41
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I see through your smile
I know it is a ruse
I guess I have grown tired
of emotional abuse
I have nothing left
my will is gone
its over and done
curtains drawn
can you change
I’ll never know
I don’t have the strength to suffer
through all the give and go
and all the pain
I want no part
in being your muse
caught in a vicious circle
of attention and disuse
I have nothing left
my will is gone
its over and done
I can’t go on
can you change
I’ll never know
I don’t have the strength to suffer
through all the give and go
and all the pain
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15. |
Running a red light
03:47
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no use running a red light
we’ll get there when we get there
and not a moment too soon
we can ill afford
to be so ignorant
choosing to ignore
what isn’t convenient
its time to pull the chord
and descend slowly
there’s nothing better than
a safe landing
no excuse running a red light
the world wont stop for you
and the worst you can do
we can ill afford
to be so ignorant
choosing to ignore
what isn’t convenient
its time to pull the chord
and descend slowly
there’s nothing better than
a safe landing
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16. |
I contemplate
04:02
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when you don’t really know what hell you’re in
try to ignore the suffering
just dust yourself off and go again
straight ahead into the fire
is it getting hot in here
I can feel a glow
burning up in the atmosphere
is the only way to go
tell me something I want to hear
not what I already know
my ears are burning
I’m certain you’re turning
your words into blows
honestly
these are the things
I contemplate
time to declare your innocence
your non-culpable indifference
you don’t even know who’s turn it is
to settle the score
is it getting hot in here
I can feel a glow
burning up in the atmosphere
is the only way to go
tell me something I want to hear
not what I already know
my ears are burning
I’m certain you’re turning
your words into blows
honestly
these are the things
I contemplate
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Arjen Ordeman Surrey, British Columbia
Singer-Songwriter, DIY recording artist, one man ensemble, strummer, plunker, groove maker.
Guitar driven melancholy and contempt; just mood and music...
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