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The mad that you feel
04:21
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what do you do with the mad that you feel
let it rise or bury it down inside
what do you do with the mad that you feel
if you let boiling blood run a little too deep
you’ll be hogtying your feelings
were wiser words ever said
posed as a question
were wiser words ever said
what do you do with the mad that you feel
let it rise or bury it down inside
what do you do with the mad that you feel
you’ve been living along with pain and fear
for such a long time that it feels fine
were wiser words ever said
posed as a question
were wiser words ever said
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2. |
High road
04:49
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you take the high road and I take the low
you move fast forward while I take it slow
but we’re both beautiful in our own way
you look for answers while I seek the proof
you talk in circles and I speak the truth
but we’re both beautiful in our own way
but we dont like to worry
and no one likes the pain
what exactly is the hurry
caught up in the world again
at night when we lie awake
and contemplate our big mistakes
we wonder where the gods are
wonder where the gods are
you condemn the wicked but I’ve given in
you praise the virtues while living in sin
but we’re both beautiful in our own way
you pull the trigger and cast the first stone
i watch the madness from inside my glass home
but we’re both beautiful in our own way
but we dont like to worry
and no one likes the pain
what exactly is the hurry
caught up in the world again
at night when we lie awake
and contemplate our big mistakes
we wonder where the gods are
wonder where the gods are
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its not what you got its what you got to give
its not what you want its what life you live
its hot on the spot but you cope
when you roll with the punches
its not what you got its what you got to give
its not what you want its how you want to live
its not the knot on the rope
that you hope will forgive all your sins
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Mind medicine (de jour)
03:05
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Sharing caves with rats and snakes
subtleties of big mistakes
staring out at empty space
to contemplate how it was wasted
my mind medicine like sweet amphetamine
my mind medicine de jour
my mind medicine high on adrenaline
my mind medicine is pure
biting down on barbiturates
hallucinate til I cant see straight
god bless these vitamins
for the state I’m in
my mind medicine like sweet amphetamine
my mind medicine de jour
my mind medicine high on adrenaline
my mind medicine is pure
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5. |
Keep burning
03:35
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you don’t need petroleum
or any other burning needs
when you don’t know which road you’re on
when you don’t know which road you’re on
we keep burning anyhow
we keep churning
we keep burning anyhow
we keep burning
in just two millennium
we perfected need
and fulfilling every one
and fulfilling everyone
we keep burning anyhow
we keep churning
we keep burning anyhow
we keep burning
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6. |
One of these days
03:09
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I’ve been known to run my mouth
when it wasn’t needed
was it something I said
the more we talk this out
the more I feel defeated
it was always something I said
one of these days
might as well be today
tossed around in a spin cycle
up and down like a roller coaster
this is not like you at all
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7. |
Bold move
04:02
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it takes a bold move to light the fire
it takes a cruel world to break apart
but we got to let life unfold
and challenge the things were told
until we know what it is we know
it takes a bold move
you’ve got the record for landing on your feet
but you’ve got to face up to all our fears
I call your bluff, these aren’t crocodile tears
I’ve had enough of turning a blind eye here
cause its a bright light
it takes a bold move to set the tone
it takes more than just sticks and stones
but we got to let life unfold
careless and uncontrolled
until we seal our fate and take ahold
of a bold move
you’ve got the record for landing on your feet
but you’ve got to face up to all our fears
I call your bluff, these aren’t crocodile tears
I’ve had enough of turning a blind eye here
cause its a bright light
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8. |
Fool
04:11
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I’ve been a fool tonight
I wouldn’t let you in
I was in a mood tonight
I couldn’t let you win
that’s the fool I am
always the sacrificial lamb
that’s the fool I am
in the end I spite myself
and just push you away
its so easy to avoid
why don’t I learn from my mistakes
when I’m out of sorts and feeling low
its hard to recognize
I need someone to shake me up
and cut my down to size
I’ve been a fool all right
gambling when the stakes are high
I should play it cool not slight
learn when to be quiet
when its the fool you are
you never want to raise the bar
when its the fool you are
in the end I spite myself
and just push you away
its so easy to avoid
why don’t I learn from my mistakes
when I’m out of sorts and feeling low
its hard to recognize
I need someone to shake me up
and cut my down to size
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9. |
Canada
03:32
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oh Canada
you wear your heart upon your sleeve
first to apologize quick to forgive
oh Canada
not one for pretense
compassion over arrogance
a leader in the modern world
pride when the maple leaf unfurls
oh Canada
we built our home on native land
now we have to reconcile our hand
oh Canada
not one for pretense
compassion over arrogance
a leader in the modern world
pride when the maple leaf unfurls
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10. |
Life is special
04:25
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life is special son
when you’re running hot
and the hurt never stops
remember life is special son
when your spirit takes a dive
remember its good to be alive
remember life is special son
there is a lesson to learn from history
don’t turn your back on misery
a lesser man would shut down emotionally
its simple math, its common sense
but not something that everyone gets
unfortunately
life is special son
when you’re holding on
to your head in your hands
remember life is special son
when you’re about to lose control
and you feel your blood begin to boil
remember life is special son
there is a lesson to learn from history
don’t turn your back on misery
a lesser man would shut down emotionally
its simple math, its common sense
but not something that everyone gets
unfortunately
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11. |
Shelf life
06:08
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you’re well liked
but these things have a shelf life
don’t you know
and I feel you’re getting old
make the most of everything
take care and be well meaning
be good enough for the likes of a lonely heart
its good enough
for the likes of a lonely heart
you’d be well advised
potential has a shelf life
and then you’re done
and I think your time has come
make the most of everything
take care and be well meaning
be good enough for the likes of a lonely heart
its good enough
for the likes of a lonely heart
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12. |
Chains of love
03:13
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your pride nullified
by the hand that once held you up high
dignity in denial
is this your lot in life
the chains of love keep you down
scared to move or make a sound
the chains of love only hold you back
its hard to break
each time you survive
your strength is weakened again
too afraid to walk away
you stay to hurt another day
the chains of love keep you down
scared to move or make a sound
the chains of love only hold you back
its hard to break
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13. |
It starts with a kiss
03:28
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you got a heart baby
you’ve got the smarts baby
it always starts with a kiss
maybe just give it a miss
no way in no way out
caught in a riddle
knowing it and still there’s doubt
caught in the middle
caught in the middle again
don’t open your heart baby
it will rip you apart baby
it always starts with a kiss
it always starts with a kiss
maybe just give it a miss
no way in no way out
caught in a riddle
knowing it and still there’s doubt
caught in the middle
caught in the middle again
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14. |
Trying
03:51
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have you been coasting
on this ride you’re on
cause thats what it feels like
you can’t blame anyone
and still feel right
despite all the trying
something is fading out
so say goodbye and just be done
say goodbye
I’ve been thinking
I’ve been wondering why
you’ve been holding on
is it worth another try
does it feel right
despite all the trying
something is fading out
so say goodbye and just be done
say goodbye
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Cynical
06:33
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you’re so cynical
I can’t believe the disbelief
and the disdain and contempt
you have for everything
you’re cynical, so cynical
you are, you are, you are
at least one time
I’d like for you to be disarmed
trusting others
not raising the alarm
you’re cynical
you only see the worst in things
you’re full of doubt
always questioning
you’re cynical, so cynical
you are, you are, you are
you’re cynical
you don’t believe a word thats said
same goes for what you’ve read
you’re cynical, so cynical
you are, you are, you are
at least one time
I’d like for you to be disarmed
trusting others
not raising the alarm
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16. |
Life is for living
02:44
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make the most out of life
cause life is for living
be thankful for light
when darkness is sinking
know wrong from right
with no over thinking
fight the good fight
take a turn leading
always burn bright
and know when your peaking
fill with delight
not with misgivings
don’t be consumed by fright
or negative thinking
make the most out of life
cause life is for living
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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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