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Big bones
04:55
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is the weight of the world counter balancing
all the chi and energy we’re channeling?
well let’s push pressure points that heal
let life forces challenge how we feel
by the way it flows
just by the way it flows
were you holding on for something mighty big
but little things always got in the way of life
its all too easy to fall for the ways of love
but I didnt know there might be so much more
to this then your letting on
it might be bigger than both of us will ever know
you are not alone
I’ve got big bones
let me turn a light on
and I will seek the truth in your eyes
I will give you my diagnosis
love is explosive
just because words are free
we tend to dispense them too easily
if language is a curse
your tongue needs a talking to
you know that you can count on me
I know that I can count on you
for your point of view
dont take too long to lock it up
the worlds not one to stop while you’re getting off
holding out for love or just giving up
its not like you didnt know there might be so much more
to this then your letting on
it might be bigger than both of us will ever know
its something you’ve got to own
love and big bones
let me turn a light on
and I will seek the truth in your eyes
I will give you my diagnosis
love is explosive
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2. |
In my head
03:11
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I saw the light
shining behind your shallow eyes
you shake the past and cross the line
you take to silver gold, you take to shine
like a con takes to lies
you’re in my head
you’re in my head now
you look behind but why
it doesnt really matter
which way you shake the cage or take the bait
the biggest sinner always wins
its the only thing that stings
you’re in my head
you’re in my head now
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3. |
Walk away
03:26
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boom towns are like a bum rush
victims of fortunes come too soon
traffic lights are warning signs
like a sunset reveals the new moon
walk away
walk away
I’m picking up my cues
singing out the blues
I‘ve hit all the highs and lows
still don’t have a clue you know
I’m paying all my dues
waiting to break thru
I’ve given all the quid pro quo
but still dont have a thing to show
ghost towns are like a dead hush
symptom of nothing going on
road signs dont come fast enough
when you’re walking away from it all
walk away
walk away
I’m paying all my dues
waiting to break thru
I’ve given all the quid pro quo
still dont have a thing to show
I’m picking up my cues
singing out the blues
I‘ve hit all the highs and lows
but still don’t have a clue you know
still don’t have a clue you know
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4. |
Aphrodite
03:30
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roll along like the morning
break into song without warning
i’m holding on for tomorrow
lest we be wrong and forgotten
run to me like Aphrodite
let me be drawn to her charm and beauty
grace under covers, she’s got new lovers
but they’re all too blind to see
love and desire is not like flame to the fire
Aphrodite
charmed i’m sure
you do realize we are sold on offer
with print so fine dont even bother
put on hold until tomorrow
our credit’s gold so we borrow
run to me like Aphrodite
let me be drawn to her charm and beauty
grace under covers, she’s got new lovers
but they’re all too blind to see
love and desire is not like flame to the fire
Aphrodite
charmed i’m sure
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5. |
The occupation
04:43
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the occupation slows its breath
a nation turns inward
like tantric sex without the climax
no release
just the occupation
lessons learned in life
we’re all intertwined
so why are the dearest things
the hardest to find
open up your heart
become one with us
open up your minds eye
with love and trust
the occupation raises the rent
we turn to self abuse
for enlightenment without the stigma
rid of the guilt
just emancipation
the highs and lows of living free
i love life’s rhyme and mystery
just as it loves me
open up your heart
become one with us
open up your minds eye
with love and trust
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6. |
Get your kicks
03:31
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make a fist its an easy fix
we are all uneasy lately
throw yourself in the mix
get your kicks where ye may
nothing ventured nothing gained
you only lose when you don’t win
its up to you to manifest
when and where you’ll begin
to radiate rather than self-obsess
take your licks get your kicks
Pull out all the stops from your bag of tricks
take my word for what its worth
don’t take the piss you’re not perfect
you only lose when you don’t win
its up to you to manifest
when and where you’ll begin
to radiate rather than self-obsess
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7. |
Don't settle for less
03:22
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life plays its tricks on you
there’s not much you can do but play along
adjust your atitude swing your mood
to the right or wrong
platitude
don’t get desperate
get ahold of yourself
stick to your guns
don’t settle for less
life plays a trick or two
there’s not much I can do
to stop the world from turning
the sun disappears just like our fears
before returning back home
don’t get desperate
get ahold of yourself
stick to your guns
don’t settle for less
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8. |
When the lights go out
04:22
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keeping on
at least until the lights go out
‘cause finding your way in the dark
is never that smart
you keep asking are we there yet
we’ll get there when we get there
you keep asking are we there yet
but you’ll know when we get there
its always been that way
not everyone gets away
I’m keeping on
at least until the lights go out
you keep asking are we there yet
we’ll get there when we get there
you keep asking are we there yet
but you’ll know when we get there
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Telephonic
03:56
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all our lives on the telephone
how did we ever survive not in the know
this habit forming device
is sure to waste your time
plugged into life
its a telephonic free-for-all
plugged in for life
tele-umbilical
passing time on a telephone
did we fail to notice we’re not alone
we can’t ignore it wasn’t like this before
and likely won’t be again
plugged into life
its a telephonic free-for-all
plugged in for life
tele-umbilical
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10. |
Wave length
04:06
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tonight more than any night
its a desperate situation
I don’t want to feel alone
I need relations
got to get you in my wave length
you and me we can find a way
we can find our wave length
goodbyes are like lullabies
meant to put you at ease
but I don’t want to feel hope
if its not certain
you and me we can find a way
we can find our wave length
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11. |
Cracked
03:33
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you can’t resist
cutting your wrist
to make you feel something
your heart cracked wide open
cracked wide open
your heart is broken
you gotta take your time
to put it back together
as good as new
feeling dismissed
set adrift
with a whole lot of nothing
your heart cracked wide open
cracked wide open
your heart is broken
you gotta take your time
to put it back together
as good as new
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12. |
A perfect fit
04:02
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you know we’re alike
never more than we are tonight
can you do better
you decide its your life
you know lightning strikes
in stormy weather
we’re the same, you and I
in a full house we’re the two of a kind
a perfect fit
you’re my perfect cover
you’re my perfect other
and I know this is it
your love is the greatest gift
will it last forever
I just hope that it sticks
if we can coexist
we’ll be together
we’re the same, you and I
in a full house we’re the two of a kind
a perfect fit
you’re my perfect cover
you’re my perfect other
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Alive (smooth as silk)
04:06
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what she calls love
is coming across disingenuous
there’s a fine line between
being smug and sanctimonious
I know she tries to be smooth as silk
sweat as milk on your tongue like honey
she’s alive alive alive
this time there’s no free ride baby
you want to roll the dice
how’s the luck lately
what she calls hope
someone might see as compromise
its hard to discern
disregard from sacrifice
I know she tries to be smooth as silk
sweat as milk on your tongue like honey
she’s alive alive alive
this time there’s no free ride baby
you want to roll the dice
how’s the luck lately
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14. |
Out of breathe
03:14
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will I learn my lesson
or just keep on living
one day at a time
waiting for life to begin
why bother
there’s no other
she’s all I know
no mistaking
she’s breathtaking
and I am out of breathe
will I find my heaven
hidden in a garden
here on earth
tempted to quench my thirst
why bother
there’s no other
she’s all I know
no mistaking
she’s breathtaking
and I am out of breathe
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15. |
Bombastic blues
04:12
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what are you to do
bombastic blues
here’s a clue
its up to you
is it dignified or all a lie
do you sink low
are you dignified all the time
I don’t think so
will you see it through
bombastic blues
what’s the use
you’re no one’s muse
is it dignified or all a lie
do you sink low
are you dignified all the time
I don’t think so
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16. |
Landmine
02:50
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how long has this been buried here
the unfortunate one who finds it
ignites it
the landmine was the cruelest invention
the landmine was a bad idea
the highs and lows of casualty
the winds might blow off your majesty
such a travesty
the landmine was the cruelest invention
the landmine was a bad idea
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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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