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Lovers Inc.
04:31
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these little things we say
betray what we really think
if its real love that you feel
you put it down in ink
the lovers Inc.
and she’s all mine all the time
and now she’s all mine all the time
there is never going back
never reaching out
always open armed
never looking back
she’s all mine, all mine
these little things we say
with a nudge, nudge and a wink, wink
when its real love that you feel
lock in the deal with pen and ink
the lovers Inc.
and she’s all mine all the time
and now she’s all mine all the time
there is never giving up
only giving in
always an open heart
warming her within
she’s all mine, all mine
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the world that I've created and am living in
will always depend on me
cause we make it up as we go along
that's what living is in the world that I've created
I can face it alone but can I escape it - is it possible
if truth be told we are opposite
tonight we are like a magnet
just different poles
separate ends of the spectrum
there you are, here I am - is it possible
could we be reaching out without knowing it
reaching out without consequence
i like to think so
cause we make it up as we go along
that's what living is
in this world that I've created
separate ends of the spectrum
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there’s thorns on the roses
so let’s keep our clothes on
rather than wait to count all the ways
that i let you down
there is no point in hoping
and keeping the doors open
the shelter you seek is turning its cheek
to higher ground
there was a storm warning
when we woke this morning
the weather vane knows all the ways
that she gets turned around
one down in Eden tonight
one night stands as one night that’s all
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Tired story
04:31
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familiar refrain
its the same old tired story again
but you seem satisfied repeating the same things
over again just the same things
seen it before its the same thing
countless time its the same thing
and your heart is dark like a moon lit night
and you feel like the king and queen of sad eyes
and you thought that this might take you by surprise
like a kick back from the cannon ball of lies
familiar terrain
its the same old path we're beating again
but you seem right at home repeating the same thing
over again its the same thing
seen it before its the same thing
countless time just the same thing
and your heart is dark like a moon lit night
and you feel like the king and queen of sad eyes
and you thought that this might take you by surprise
like a kick back from the cannon ball of lies
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Last line of defence
04:11
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It's the last line of defense
You are keeping up appearances
and your false pretense
You are sitting on the fence
Hanging on your words
Because you don't know what to say
and what it means to me doesn't mean a thing
its your last line of defence
before you’re picking up the pieces
of lost love’s lament
And it's too late for amends
All the riches of the world stand waste
Amidst your promises
and what it means to me doesn't mean a thing
It's the last line of defence
And I'm looking for revenge
Looking for revenge
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World without sin
05:35
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is there a world without the sin
its not the world that I am in
we sell atonement and absolution
like fools gold
is this the world we have forsaken
acts of forgiveness and contrition
we offer divinity and reason
like fools gold
its too late to pray, too late to cry
its too late for penance paid to Christ
its too late to subjugate the lies
no words of confession, no afterlife
is there a world without the sin
its not the world that I am in
we search for atonement and absolution
and find fools gold
is this the world we have forsaken
with acts of forgiveness and contrition
we trade in divinity and reason
like fools gold
you know you know you know you know
you know you know you know
you know you know you don't know
you know you know you know
its too late for words no need for confession
when there is no afterlife, no destination
salvation, apparition, cleanse your soul
its too late your reverence awaits
its too late to subjugate your faith / fate
hail Mary please and rosary beads
for your crown of roses
the grace, disgrace, the prayers you face
when you are wounded
the cross and crucifix you are holding
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Keep your distance
05:50
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hear me now, while waiting for your turn
I can hear you out, what do you want to say
you kept your distance
I kept the peace
hear me out, open up the doors and conversation now
you kept your distance, I kept the peace
straight out of nowhere too blind to see
you kept your distance
I kept the peace
and you keep on lying to me
but you keep me holding on
you keep up the hide and seek
and you know I cant go on
and you keep on lying to me
and you keep on leading me on
you keep up the tongue and cheek
cause you know I cant stay strong
and you keep on lying to me
and you keep me hanging on
you keep up the double speak
to keep the right from wrong
and you cannot stop
its just one more shot
and you don't know what you want
and you don't know what you need
and you don't know what you like
but you don't want to concede
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seems forever is my disappointment
my demons are so close I'll get rid of them
its not knowing that is my disappointment
just another way to say its never over
and all I'm wondering
could it end in a sunset
in the morning
do you forget about the evening sun
do you really believe the world has just begun
what goes around comes around
I'm looking forward to another sun - I shine
could it end in a sunset
and all I'm wondering
could it end in a sunset
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Tricky as love
03:24
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take my love don't delay
take my love all the way
You cant handle something as tricky as love
but you cant get enough
the heart wants what the heart wants
take my love don't delay
take my love never gonna stray
You cant handle something as tricky as love
but you cant get enough
the heart wants what the heart wants
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Tyranny of truth
04:40
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all of your words they add up to nothing
its the tyranny of truth
always looking to take me for a ride
all your little white lies compound and its senseless
its the tyranny of truth you take me for a fool
all of your words they add up to nothing
its the tyranny of truth
always looking to take me for a ride
all your little white lies compound and its senseless
its the tyranny of truthlessness you take me for a fool
you lied, you lied, you lied
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The last time
05:30
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its the last time for doing as you please
its always the right time
for getting what you need
jumping on the bed heading for your post
you never leave the ones you love the most
I am all for lazing on a sunny afternoon
you were the rhythm and I really love that tune
you feed me every time you need me
its the last time
from your last feat of strength to your last breath
love, love, love, love, love
its the last time for doing as you please
its always the right time
for getting what you need
sweet, welcome me with a love roll at my feet
purred so loudly love never skipped a beat
its the last time
from your last feat of strength to your last breath
love, love, love, love, love
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she's gonna take what she wants
who am I to stop
she's gonna take what she wants
I might succumb to an eager touch
I am on the verge of a dirty urge
tempted by the sinner's crux
my appetite might eat me up
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Put your sadness on me
05:20
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Its like a bad dream
you put your sadness on me
We’ve got no boundaries
you put your sadness on me
Hey I’ve seen this all before
i know we can’t escape it
Hey I’ve seen this ruse before
and I hate it
Please lie to me, set it free
from the pain your harbour
Give yourself a break
fade away from all the bother
Its hard to raise her spirit
when she’s got that sinking feeling
No words can save you man
when she’s not even listening
All it takes is a falling out
and you’re ready to throw it in
all it takes is a falling out
and you can’t stop tail spinning
[Love is King]
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Mystics
02:40
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wise up on mystics
tragically insincere
did you get the message
did you get the meaning delivered loud and clear
lights out on profits
market experience
you've got the wisdom
the reason to live somewhat free from your innocence
who have you buried
who has forgiven death
who has the answers to all your questions
spoken under your breath
who have you carried
who has carried you
all these good feeling
there's so much needed
and we just want to give
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storied lives
are these scenes worth watching
are we tuning in or we just tuning out
our story might not be worth telling
but these should be the things we talk about
in these times of much want and need
are we holding on forever
are we holding on forever
we are holding on forever
holding on forever
open minds
will be our station
if we tune them in rather than tune them out
our storyboard should be worth telling
are these not the things we care about?
in these times of much want and need
are we holding on forever
are we holding on forever
we are holding on forever
holding on forever
is this a style you call your own
cause its horribly misshapen
we wear it far too well
for it to be mistaken
in these times of much want and need
are we holding on forever
are we holding on forever
we are holding on forever
holding on forever
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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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