1. |
Life is a riddle
05:23
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she knows that life’s a riddle
and she knows she likes to play a game or two
so she dabbles in the art of hearts
and knows she is harmless just like you
when you know that love is brittle
you take it little by little yes you do
as wide as the ocean
as deep as the sea
don’t make light of emotion
just be glad to feel
she knows not where she’s going
but she knows she’s gonna get there some time soon
she never paints herself in the corner
she prefers a little wiggle room
when you hold down the middle
you can dip your toes in different points of view
as wide as the ocean
as deep as the sea
don’t make light of emotion
just be glad to feel
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2. |
Breaking your fall
04:21
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its hard to determine
if I deserve you at all
its difficult living
without you making the call
I’m soft as a cushion
am I just breaking your fall
you came and went
like the butterflies I sent
after releasing them
you twist and turn
with each advance you spurn
you pluck the flower from the stem
once we got started
things went to a sprint from a crawl
the dearly departed
was pushing too hard at the wall
I’m soft as a cushion
am I just breaking your fall
you came and went
like the butterflies I sent
after releasing them
you twist and turn
with each advance you spurn
you pluck the flower from the stem
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3. |
I'll never give you up
03:17
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I’m serious
I’ll never give you up
far from nonplus
there will always be the two of us
we’ll always be in love
no donnybrook
will make me turn my back
I’m all in on this
and only wanting more
its glorious
so I’m never gonna give you up
the pair of us
are so gregarious
we’ll always be in love
no donnybrook
will make me turn my back
I’m all in on this
and only wanting more
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4. |
Hear me out
04:18
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I’ll fill you in if you hear me out
I’m right here no need to shout
I care for you there’s no doubt
not too sure what this is all about
listen to me
I wouldn’t lie about these things
listen to me why would I lie
this is not a masquerade
just an honest guy with an honest face
what’s this fear you cast about
lose the tears and self doubt
why does it need to be long drawn out
turn your frown upside down
listen to me
I wouldn’t lie about these things
listen to me why would I lie
this is not a masquerade
just an honest guy with an honest face
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5. |
Frustration
04:02
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another one telling me what isn’t right
another one just looking for a fight
you might think that I would bite
but I don’t care at all
its not time to take your frustration out on me
I’ve got my own to burden me
its not time to take your frustration out on me
another one telling me what I didn’t do right
another word taken as a slight
you might think that I should mind
but I don’t care at all
its not time to take your frustration out on me
I’ve got my own to burden me
its not time to take your frustration out on me
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6. |
Out of phase
03:50
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admit its what you want
but not what you need
we all concede eventually
I’m on board with one of these days
I’m not afraid of being out of phase
can you tell by the look on my face
that I’m not afraid of feeling that way
I’m not afraid of being lead astray
no one is perfect here
so I let you in
despite all your sins
pulling your strings
I’m on board with one of these days
I’m not afraid of being out of phase
can you tell by the look on my face
that I’m not afraid of feeling that way
I’m not afraid of being lead astray
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7. |
I'll never forget
04:48
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its cold in september
when hearts are broken in the end
the indian summer
doesn’t do anything to mend
you might be forgiven
but you know I’ll never forget
all the times you left me
thinking that I was bereft
you might be forgiven
but you know I’ll never forget
let common sense
guide the way
when on the fence
just contemplate
all the things you might regret
always remember
nothing comes easy for everyone
all rewards and riches
are based on what you’ve done
you might be forgiven
but you know I’ll never forget
all the times you left me
thinking that I was bereft
you might be forgiven
but you know I’ll never forget
let common sense
guide the way
when on the fence
just contemplate
all the things you might regret
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8. |
I can relate
03:22
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you wanted to be
you wanted to be right
you wanted to be alone again
not two or three or any more
everyone is such a bore
how do they find the energy
to fake the smiles and make small talk
they pass the time you watch the clock
waiting until its acceptable to leave
I can relate
I was never one to seek the spotlight
I can relate
I quite enjoy a quiet space
I can relate
dim conversation is a buzz kill
I can relate
you wanted to be
you wanted to be unseen
you wanted to hide away again
not two or three or any more
everyone is such a bore
how do they find the energy
to fake the smiles and make small talk
they pass the time you watch the clock
waiting until its acceptable to leave
I can relate
I was never one to seek the spotlight
I can relate
I quite enjoy a quiet space
I can relate
dim conversation is a buzz kill
I can relate
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9. |
Killer instinct
03:16
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I don’t need your pity
don’t worry about me
living in the city
I’m as urban as can be
I may look it but I’m not upset
my resting face is angry
my bones are tired and my muscles ache
but my spirits are good don’t doubt it
I want to play
here’s a lesson
learned the hard way
don’t give up something
you want back
caught up in the busy
didn’t have the time to check in
spun and feeling dizzy
I lost my killer instinct
I may look it but I’m not upset
my resting face is angry
my bones are tired and my muscles ache
but my spirits are good don’t doubt it
I want to play
here’s a lesson
learned the hard way
don’t give up something
you want back
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10. |
Make it happen
03:02
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I don’t want to rush it
if you’re not ready to go
but I’m not taking a backseat
I am not one of those
to anyone who’s too afraid
you got to take your chances
to anyone who’s holding back
its time to make it happen
I don't want to make it
hard for you to take the news
but I’m already naked
there’s only the truth
to anyone who’s too afraid
you got to take your chances
to anyone who’s holding back
its time to make it happen
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11. |
All messed up
03:19
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its all messed up
its a matter of time before its gone
concession is a waste of time
when the lines are drawn
queue the mind games
I’m ready to play
and more than happy to lead the way
I’m well versed in the tricks of the trade
if truth be told its manifold
and tends to be bought and sold
all dressed up and nowhere to go
but what’s the crime
its just like you to put on a show
when you’re so inclined
queue the mind games
I’m ready to play
and more than happy to lead the way
I’m well versed in the tricks of the trade
if truth be told its manifold
and tends to be bought and sold
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12. |
About your feelings
03:30
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never mind
it happens all the time
just avert your eyes
and keep moving
borderline personality
everything is extreme
like these mood swings
hard to define and hard to take
hard to quell and hard to fake
behind all the things that come to show
are all the things you’ll never know
or want to know
about your feelings
feeling fine
at least at this point in time
there’s no reason for the rhyme
when you are brooding
emotions misaligned
always looking for a sign
that everyone is poised against you
hard to define and hard to take
hard to quell and hard to fake
behind all the things that come to show
are all the things you’ll never know
or want to know
about your feelings
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13. |
Wonders of the world
03:27
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there is not much here to see
so just move along
you are free to believe
whatever you want
cause nothing ever changes
the way that you feel
when you dig in your heels
so open your mind
to the wonders of the world
there is still time
give it a whirl
what is your reality
what is your truth
careful what you believe
when all is forsooth
cause nothing ever changes
the way that you feel
when you dig in your heels
so open your mind
to the wonders of the world
there is still time
give it a whirl
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14. |
Copacetic
04:05
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love has gotten you this far
so why not let it in
open up your heart
to something bigger
who do you think you are
and what do you want from me
are you a shooting star
cause I got a wish to make
forgive me for my mistakes
and I’ll do for yours
I wouldn’t want it any other way
I want it copacetic
love has carried you this far
so why now clip its wings
this is only the start
of something bigger
who do you think you are
and what do you want from me
are you a shooting star
cause I got a wish to make
forgive me for my mistakes
and I’ll do for yours
I wouldn’t want it any other way
I want it copacetic
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15. |
Hide away
03:47
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running in circles
placing blame on everyone but me
is the worse that I have done
why is it we worry about everything
its a bad trait to have
so we hide away
we hide away
its hard to place trust
in the ones who let you down
there are plenty of holes around
the system is broken and bending at the knees
that's a bad place to be
so lets hide away
lets hide away
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16. |
Pick me up
04:22
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city of lights
feed my soul
I am alive and in control
but how long can I be alone
I need a pick me up
something sweet and salty
with careful words
I’ll plead my case
and manifest my dreams
not wasting time
I’m getting old
when i need a(d)vise I call it in
but how long can I be alone
I need a pick me up
something sweet and salty
with careful words
I’ll plead my case
and manifest my dreams
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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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