1. Swimming in Miami
I'm alone above the atmosphere
And no one looking up can find me here
Cause I can close my eyes and disappear
When I climb the stairs to watch the sun
Above the station walls, the colors run
To fill the swimming pool when I am done
I am the captain of an oil tanker
That travels through your veins
When the satellites hang all around
And I can finally hear the lovely sound
When all the engines in the backroom die down
All the airships move across the sky
And my equipment just keeps standing by
The planets glow and intensify
I am the pilot of a cargo airplane
That travels through your veins
When you are lying half asleep in your room
Unaware if it is midnight or afternoon
Because the water doesn't flood the stairwell
It could be raining but then you can never tell
If you're alone in this awful downpour
Then struggle free and paddle out the cellar door
In the evening light the boulevard
Conceals the night with disregard
For all the workers in a west coast ship yard
When I rearrange the silverware
And re-install the lights and captain's chair
I'll lift the ceiling off to breathe the ocean air
I am the engineer of forty freight trains
That travels through your veins
When you are lying half asleep in your room
Unaware if it is midnight or afternoon
Because the water doesn't flood the stairwell
It could be raining but then you can never tell.
If you're awake in this awful downpour
Then struggle free and paddle out the cellar door
When you are swimming in Miami at night
And all around you are the traffic and city lights.
2. Captain and Cruise Ships
I am stuck in L.A through the week, and can't get away
And you're alone on the pier in West Palm Beach on your holiday
Stormy nights re-awake the stomachache that I've acquired
From feeling down, things look grim and I'm so sick, of being tired
Apartment lights go dark, and it's depressing but what can I do?
Midnight streets feel dead, when I am so used to driving with you
Brighter lights fill the nights and bluer skies reflect in your eyes
As I inspect and analyze all these dreams I don't recognize
If you're still up when the ships in the port, prepare to set sail
Comb the beach and put those blue flowers up in your ponytail
Inside my head your voice is still resounding but what can I do?
These empty rooms feel cold when I am so used to being with you
Count the stars, watch the waves, absorb the summer sun and think of me
When you explore hidden coves and tiny island chains throughout the sea
Can you still hear my voice when I'm outside from over the phone?
For what it's worth darling dear, I wish you were here cause I feel alone
When you were home, we'd sing but since you've left I don't hear anything
And though I feel so sad I can't believe things are really that bad
Old captains and brand new cruise ships
Sailing over the briny sea
When I crash my beloved desk job
And swim through the debris
I'll cut loose and leave this madhouse
Bound for the Atlantic blue
I'll stroll down your tree-lined driveway
And sail the ocean with you
3. Designer Skyline
Affection, the gifted architect
Is making a draft and beautiful design
The options and possibilities
Are endless when we connect and realign
Collections of books and documents
Arise and parade around my cluttered desk
Reworking the math and measurements
Until I'm convinced these plans are picturesque
Like mountains in the Midwest
Reaction creates the columns dark
And wide like the roads around Fort Lauderdale
The structures begin to take their shape
Before I've designed the public monorail
The turnpike and high speed motorway
Connect and enclose the quaint suburban streets
The airport, the broad suspension bridge
The lake and the beach where several rivers meet
Compounded from the spreadsheet.
A city sparkles in the night
How can it glow so bright?
The neighborhoods surround the soft florescent light
Designer skyline in my head
Abstract and still well-read
You went from numbered lines to buildings overhead
4. Panda Bear
I'm moving to Tokyo
Cause I'm tired of San Francisco
My contracts are finally void
And I am getting out
On houses and building tops
I swallow the beams and sun drops
If my echoes could reach your ears
Then I could save my calls
What happens when I'm above
The east river when you are in love
We're staring at all these lights
And I am going blind
Fill all of the navy yards
With hard working security guards
Cause the numbers are wearing off
My plastic access cards
How can I begin to say
I feel better off when we stay
In Paris on winter nights
Beneath the snowy veil
Content like a panda bear
Still breathing the fresh mountain air
I'll put on a diving tank
And sing when I inhale
5. The Airway
When I am fast asleep, I dream
And see you floating high above me
And I awake at dawn
Before the rays of morning paint the front lawn
From on the bedroom floor
I watch you sailing far above the seashore
In deep Atlantic skies
You float as I look aft to watch the moon rise
Above the avenue
I search among the clouds, trying to see you
But you are just a blur
In the sky when you parachute over the harbor
I can see you above with the ocean around me
If I could only stay overhead in the airway
You sail through endless sky
With the evening around you
When I'm out on the bay, you're aloft in the airway
When I'm alone at night
I dream you paint the stars against the twilight
Suspended in the air
I wish your silhouette would always stay there
When I am on the beach
I watch you held aloft way out of my reach
But I cannot take flight
Or float upon the air the way that you might
When I am in the sea
You gaze down from the sky, trying to see me
But I am just a blur
Through the waves as I scuba dive below the harbor
The airway
You and I in the airway
Aloft in the airway
In love on the airway
6. Fuzzy Blue Lights
If I could look across the country
From California to New Jersey
Then I would count the parks and lake resorts
And number all the jets and airports
All those rather dreary rain clouds
Still bother me
Cause I look through the camera eyepiece
And cannot see
If I could open up my window
And see from Tampa Bay to Juneau
Then I would survey all those open miles
And line them up in single file
Everywhere I look
I see green scenic sublime
And all those oceanic vistas
Are so divine
If I was standing on the balcony
And you were walking down below
I'd feel rather depressed and out of place
And lonely just to watch you go
If you were swinging from the highway overpass
Within the western hemisphere
I'd feel rather afraid and insincere
If you began to disappear
If I was walking through a sad art gallery
And you were driving through the night
I'd feel rather alone and ill at ease
Beneath the brilliant showroom light
If I was flying on a plane above your town
And you were gazing at the sky
Somehow I'd feel intact and reassured
If you began to wave goodbye
7. Hello Seattle
Hello Seattle, I am a mountaineer
In the hills and highlands
I fall asleep in hospital parking lots
And awake in your mouth
Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray
Deep beneath the blue waves
I'll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound
And construct a summer home
Hello Seattle, I am the crescent moon
Shining down on your face
I will disguise myself as a sleeping pill
And descend inside of you
Hello Seattle, I am a cold seahorse
Feeling warm in your sand
I sing about the tide and the ocean surf
Rolling in the evening breeze
Hello Seattle, I am an albatross
On the docks and moored boats
I sail above your inlets and interstates
Through the rain and open wind
Hello Seattle, I am an old lighthouse
Throwing beams of bright lights
Red in the morning, blue in the evening sun
Taking heed from everyone
Hello Seattle, I am a mountaineer
In the hills and highlands
I fall asleep in hospital parking lots
Take me above your light
Carry me through the night
Hold me secure in flight
Sing me to sleep tonight
Take me above your light
Carry me through the night
Hold me secure in flight
Sing me to sleep tonight
MAYBE I'M DREAMING (2008)
1. On the Wing (with Breanne Duren)
Breathe and I'll carry you away into the velvet sky
And we'll stir the stars around
And watch them fall away into the Hudson Bay
And plummet out of sight and sound
The open summer breeze will sweep you through the hills
Where I live in the alpine heights
Below the Northern Lights, I spent my coldest nights
Alone, awake and thinking of the weekend we were in love
Home among these mountain tops can be so awfully dull
A thousand miles from the tide
Put photos on the walls of New York shopping malls
Distract me so I stay inside
I wish the rockets stayed over the promenade
Cause I would make a hook and eye
And fish them from the sky, my darling, she and I
We're hanging on so take us high to sing the world goodbye
I am floating away
Lost in a silent ballet
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
Awake to take in the view
Late nights and early parades
Still photos and noisy arcades
My darling, we're both on the wing
Look down and keep on singing and we can go anywhere
Are you there?
Or are you just a decoy dream in my head?
Am I home or am I simply tumbling all alone?
I am floating away (floating away)
Lost in a silent ballet (silent ballet)
I'm dreaming you're out in the blue and I am right beside you
Awake to take in the view
Late nights and early parades (early parades)
Still photos and noisy arcades (noisy arcades)
My darling, we're both on the wing
Look down and keep on singing and we can go anywhere
Are you there?
Are you there?
2. Rainbow Veins
High rise, veins of the avenue
Bright eyes and subtle variations of blue
Everywhere is balanced there like a rainbow above you
Street lights glisten on the boulevard
And cold nights make staying alert so hard
For heaven's sake, keep me awake
So I won't be caught off guard
Clearly I am a passerby but I'll find a place to stay
Dear pacific day, won't you take me away?
Small town hearts of the New Year
Brought down by gravity, crystal clear
City fog and brave dialog converge on the frontier
Make haste, I feel your heartbeat
With new taste for speed, out on the street
Find a road to a humble abode where both of our routes meet
The silver sound is all around and the colors fall like snow
The feeling of letting go, I guess we'll never know
Cheer up and dry your damp eyes and tell me when it rains
And I'll blend up that rainbow above you
And shoot it through your veins
Cause your heart has a lack of color
And we should've known
That we'd grow up sooner or later
Cause we wasted all our free time alone
Your nerves gather with the altitude
Exhale the stress so you don't come unglued
Somewhere there is a happy affair, a ghost of a good mood
Wide eyed, panic on the getaway
The high tide could take me so far away
VCR's and motorcars unite on the seventh day
A popular gauge will measure the rage of the new postmodern age
Cause somewhere along the line all the decades align
We were the crashing whitecaps on the ocean
And what lovely seaside holiday away
A palm tree in Christmas lights, my emotion
Struck a sparkling tone like a xylophone
As we spent the day alone.
Cheer up and dry your damp eyes and tell me when it rains
And I'll blend up that rainbow above you
And shoot it through your veins
Cause your heart has a lack of color
And we should've known
That we'd grow up sooner or later
Cause we wasted all our free time alone
3. Super Honeymoon
Glamour and fashion
Models and magazines
A striking runway entrance
Beauty and passion
Stardust and high class scenes
Of popular teens
When I lived in Denver, I met a millionaire
With ribbons in her blond hair
I still remember
She was like a princess
Straight from a dreamy castle
In the air
So lovely
She was everything to me
Both alone in the dark
We long to see the sun
Rise over the Bering Strait
I was sick of the west
When I turned 21
So I moved to the Sunshine State
We played golf on the moon
And tennis on the sun
Like athletes of the afternoon
The solar flares burned my arms
And made her makeup run
On our super lunar honeymoon
I was the youngest son of a congressman
And everything was my fault
She was a gymnast, happily swinging
On the uneven bars, tucked in a somersault
4. The Saltwater Room (Maybe I'm Dreaming) (with Breanne Duren)
I opened my eyes last night
And saw you in the low light
Walking down by the bay, on the shore,
Staring up at the planes that aren't there anymore
I was feeling the night grow old
And you were looking so cold
Like an introvert,
I drew my over shirt
Around my arms and began to shiver violently before
You happened to look and see
The tunnels all around me
Running into the dark underground
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue farewell,
With your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves
In underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together is just never quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
We need time, only time
When we're apart whatever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me, darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Can you believe that the crew has gone
And wouldn't let me sign on?
All my islands have sunk in the deep,
So I can hardly relax or even oversleep
I feel as if I were home some nights,
When we count all the ship lights.
I guess I'll never know
Why sparrows love the snow
We'll turn off all of the lights
And set this ballroom aglow
So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time
Time together is just never quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
We need time, only time
When we're apart whatever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me, darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Time together is just never quite enough
When we're apart whatever are you thinking of?
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
So tell me, darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time
5. Early Birdie
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
Someplace that I have never been
It's chic transportation to
New destination where
I leave my reflection on the glass
I'd ask but we all know
How far these interstates go
Or how deep the city routes go down
In chilly sub depth railways
The weathered concrete stairways
Provide me with the means of getting home
If I ever leave
On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand while soothing words
So many sights to see
So wake up like an early birdie
And we'll get a head start on the day
Oh, stained glass sky ways
And crowded six lane highways
If I look back when I begin to leave
Will they remember me?
Circuit flights bend the lights when I am spent
And tour guides make happy brides through heaven soon
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words
On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words hover like humming birds
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us.
6. Air Traffic (with Breanne Duren)
The bird is here and we are off
To wherever those wings take us
The atmosphere is crawling with airlines
That wind through the clouds
And look down at the crowds
Relax your back and let the noise
Sing you to sleep in my arms
If you awake before we arrive
I will carry you down and I won't make a sound
The scent is strong as we move on
And breathe in the pristine crime scene
The false veneer is old like a substitute volunteer
From oh some other year
I'm just a shell as far as I can tell
So I paint my eyes a light green
The silver beams are twirling and swirling
Throughout your dreams
Like air traffic streams.
7. The Technicolor Phase
I am the red in the rose
The flowers on the blankets on your bedroom floor
And I am the gray in the ghost
That hides with your clothes behind your closet door.
I am the green in the grass
That bends back from underneath your feet
And I am the blue in your back alley view
Where the horizon and the rooftops meet.
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed
The colors of the evening stars.
You can go anywhere you wish
Cause I'll be there, wherever you are
Wherever you are, wherever you are
I will always be your keys
When we are lost in the technicolor phase
I am the black in the book
The letters on the pages that you memorize
And I am the orange in the overcast
Of color that you visualize.
I am the white in the walls that soak up
All the sound when you cannot sleep.
And I am the peach in the starfish on the beach
That wish the harbor wasn't quite so deep.
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed
The colors of the evening stars (My darling)
You can go anywhere you wish
Cause I'll be there, wherever you are
(My darling)
Wherever you are
Wherever you are
Wherever you are
8. Sky Diver
I stood up and took a breath
And threw open the bay doors
Below the clouds I saw the coast
And beautiful Hawaii
Leaning back, the pilot smiled
And shouted, "Have a good trip!"
I signed off and closed my eyes.
Then I was falling through the sky
Leaning back, the pilot smiled
And shouted, "Have a good trip!"
I signed off and closed my eyes.
Then I was falling through the sky
9. Dear Vienna
I regarded the world as such a sad sight
Until I viewed it in black and white
Then I reviewed every frame and basic shape
And sealed the exits with caution tape
Don't refocus your eyes in the darkness
And don't remember this place unless
I describe all the things that you cannot see
And we'll unravel the mystery
Farewell, all my friends in textbooks, I'm going home
Cause my blood cells cannot depend on the weather in photographs
There's a light show out my window somewhere way up there
Dear Vienna, are you singing?
Dear Vienna, are you swinging?
Dear Vienna, we were happy like the shades of May
When we got carried away
I regarded the world as such a sad sight
Until I viewed it in black and white
Then I reviewed every frame and basic shape
And sealed the exits with caution tape
Don't refocus your eyes in the darkness
And don't remember this place unless
I describe all the things that you cannot see
And we'll unravel the mystery
I was so far out of place
Watching those stars in outer space
Cause I am so far from where you are
There's a light show out my window somewhere way up there
Dear Vienna, are you singing?
Dear Vienna, are you swinging?
Dear Vienna, we were happy like the shades of May
When we got carried away
10. I'll Meet You There
If we could sit together a moment
And talk forever just to pass the time
I would smile as the shivers and chills run down my spine
With your eyes are locked on mine
Oh, we'll fill the metro skies with country air
And when you close your tired eyes I'll meet you there
I'll meet you there
Deep inside of you there's a ruby glow
And it gets brighter then you and I will ever know
There's a rushing sound that surrounds us
When we walk alone
And it's everything we've never known
Wander down the street
And I would be the pavement beneath your feet
If we could just be immobile for some time
And finally figure out the way we feel
About the missing puzzle pieces
And cloudy question marks
It still looks a bit surreal
Oh, I tend to disappear here and there
So concentrate and you'll feel me everywhere
And we'll feel the metro skies with country air
If you're lost when you close your eyes
I'll meet you there
You could be anywhere
I'll meet you there
You could be anywhere
I'll meet you there
Open your eyes and see
You could anywhere
Everything you can be
I'll meet you there
11. This is the Future
Wake up on your own
And look around you
Cause you're not alone
Release your high hopes
And they'll survive
Cause this is the future
And you are alive
Dive in and swim away
From your lonely nights
And miserable days
And when you wake up
On your own
Look around you
Cause you're not alone
Let your hopes go
And they'll survive
Cause this is the future
And you are alive
You're headed home
You're headed home
12. West Coast Friendship
Are you out there
Where the rainy days begin
To feel rather sad
And the walls are closing in
Like the darkness around me
It's so hard to look away
When the daylight doesn't ever stay
Above this dull apartment view
Oh, I will surround you
It's quite clear that I'm stuck here
So I'll devise a plan
And cut out a door in my new living room floor
The porch light is so bright
That I will quickly sneak down the dark metal shape
Of the rusty fire escape
I bought a one-way ticket
Cause I knew I'd never see the ground
Unless I was aboard a jet plane
And we were going down
When I wiped the tears from my eyes
The warm water took me by surprise
And I woke up beside the ocean
I realized I must be in California
Aloha, my happy west coast friends
Do you feel alive
When the breaking waves arrive
And wash all around you
The beach homes and ocean side
Are quite well known by the evening tide
And we can sleep where we reside
With redwoods around us
The blue air is up there
And could I bring it down
I bottle it up and save it for a sweet summer night
I bought a one-way ticket
Cause I knew I'd never see the ground
Unless I was aboard a jet plane
And we were going down
When I wiped the tears from my eyes
The warm water took me by surprise
And I woke up beside the ocean
I realized I must be in California
I must be in California
Am I awake or is this just a dream?
The new year is out here
And I will make a lovely list
Of your charms
So I'll never feel alone in your arms
I must be in California
I must be in California
I must be in California
OCEAN EYES (2009)
1. Cave In
Please take a long hard look through your textbook
Cause I'm history
When I strap my helmet on I'll be long gone
Cause I've been dying to leave
Yeah, I'll ride the range and hide
All my loose change in my bedroom
Cause riding a dirt bike down
A turnpike always takes its toll on me
I've had just about enough of quote
"Diamonds in the rough"
Because my backbone is paper thin
Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in
If the bombs go off, the sun will still be shining
Because we've heard it said that
"Every mushroom cloud has a silver lining"
Though I'm always undermining too deep to know
Swallow a drop of gravel and blacktop
Cause the road tastes like wintergreen
The wind and the rain smell of oil and octane
Mixed with stale gasoline
I'll soak up the sound, try to sleep on the wet ground
I'll get ten minutes give or take
Cause I just don't foresee myself getting drowsy
When cold integrity keeps me wide awake
Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in
Get me out of this cavern or I'll cave in
I'll keep my helmet on just in case my head caves in
Cause if my thoughts collapse or my framework snaps
It'll make a mess like you wouldn't believe
Tie my handlebars to the stars so I stay on track
And if my intentions stray I'll wrench them away
Then I'll take my leave and I won't even look back,
I won't even look back
2. The Bird and the Worm
If you're the bird whenever we pretend it's summer
Then I'm the worm, I know the part, it's such a bummer
But fair is fair, if my segments get separated
I'll scream and you'll be there
Close your eyes (close my eyes)
Slide the cotton off of your shoulder
And feel the shine (feel the shine)
I'm hooked so toss me over and cast a line, oh I'll try
Oh, throw a party and greet my undersea friends
It depends, as they arrive, if they arrive
You and I left our troubles far behind (troubles far behind)
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With friends like these well, who needs enemies
If I'm your boy, let's take a short cut we remember
And we'll enjoy picking apples in late September
Like we've done for years
Then we'll take a long walk through the corn field
And I'll kiss you between the ears
If you're my girl, swirl me around your room with feeling
And as we twirl, the glow in the dark stars on your ceiling
Will shine for us, as love sweeps over the room
Cause we tend to make each other blush, you make me blush
You and I left our troubles far behind, troubles far behind
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With fronds like these, who needs anemones?
You're the bird and I'm the worm and it's plain to see
That we were meant to be
We were meant to be
We were meant to be
If you're the bird
If you're the bird
Then I'm the worm
We were meant to be
3. Umbrella Beach
Stems and gears, oh, how the daisies bloom
When chandeliers light up the engine room
Can you feel the drops as it starts to rain
There's an underwater ferris wheel
Where I found the missing link to this island chain
Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach
Home will always be here, unseen, outta sight
Where I disappear and hide
I think dreamy things as I'm waving goodbye
So I'll spread out my wings and fly
I'll spread my wings and fly
Home is a boxcar and it's so far out of reach
Hidden under umbrella beach.
4. The Saltwater Room (Ocean Eyes) (with Breanne Duren)
I opened my eyes last night
And saw you in the low light
Walking down by the bay, on the shore,
Staring up at the stars that aren't there anymore
I was feeling the night grow old
And you were looking so cold
So like an introvert, I drew my over shirt
Around my arms and began to shiver violently
Before you happened to look and see
The tunnels all around me
Running into the dark underground
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue,
Farewell with your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time
Can you believe that the crew has gone
And they wouldn't let me sign on?
All my islands have sunk in the deep,
And I can hardly relax or even oversleep
But I feel warm with your hand, in mine,
When we walk along the shoreline
I guess we'll never know
Why sparrows love the snow
We'll turn out all of the lights and set this ballroom aglow
So tell me, darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
Yeah, all the time, all the time
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time
When we're apart whatever are you thinking of?
If this is what I call home, why does it feel so alone?
So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time, all the time
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When we're apart whatever are you thinking of?
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
So tell me darling, do you wish we'd fall in love?
All the time
Oh all the time
5. Dental Care
I brush my teeth, and look in the mirror
And laugh out loud as I'm beaming from ear to ear
I'd rather pick flowers, instead of fights
And rather than flaunt my style
I'd flash you a smile, of clean pearly whites
I've been to the dentist a thousand times so I know the drill
I smooth my hair, sit back in the chair
But somehow I still get the chills
"Have a seat" he says pleasantly
As he shakes my hand, and practically laughs at me
"Open up nice and wide" he says peering in
And with a smirk he says,
"Don't have a fit, this'll just pinch a bit"
As he tries not to grin
When hygienists leave on long vacations
That's when dentists scream and lose their patience
Talking only brings the toothaches on,
Because I say the stupidest things
So if my resolve goes South
I'll swallow my pride with an aspirin, and shut my mouth
Golf and alcohol don't mix
And that's why I don't drink and drive
Because, good grief I'd knock out my teeth,
And have to kiss my smile goodbye
I've been to the dentist a thousand times so I know the drill
I smooth my hair, sit back in the chair
But somehow I still get the chills
6. Meteor Shower
I can finally see
That You're right there beside me
I am not my own,
For I have been made new
Please don't let me go
I desperately need You
I am not my own,
For I have been made new
Please don't let me go
I desperately need You
7. Fireflies
You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but
I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cause everything is never as it seems
Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
Leave my door open just a crack
(Please take me away from here)
Cause I feel like such an insomniac
(Please take me away from here)
Why do I tire of counting sheep?
(Please take me away from here)
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
8. The Tip of the Iceberg
Welcome back
Winter once again
And put on your warm fuzzy sweater
Cause you'll feel much better when
The snowflakes fall
Gently to the ground
The temperature drops
And your shivers freeze all the rivers around
But I keep you warm
If speed's a pro
Inertia must be a con
Cause the cold wind blows at precise rates
When I've got my ice skates on
If all the roads
Were paved with ice that wouldn't thaw or crack
I could skate from Maine to Nebraska
Then on to Alaska and back
Cause you keep me warm
Peer over the edge
Can you see me?
Rivulets flow from your eyes
Paint runs from your mouth like a waterfall
And your lungs crystallize
I'll travel the sub-zero tundra
I'll brave glaciers and frozen lakes
And that's just the tip of the iceberg
I'll do whatever it takes
To change
Farewell powdery paradise
We'd rather skate on the thinnest ice
Fingers failed us before they froze
And frostbite bit down on all our toes
Snow drifts build up and enfold us
As we wait out this winter storm
So we snuggle close in the darkness
And keep each other so warm
9. Vanilla Twilight
The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly
But I'll miss your arms around me
I'd send a postcard to you, dear
Cause I wish you were here
I'll watch the night turn light blue
But it's not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly
The silence isn't so bad
Till I look at my hands and feel sad
Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly
I'll find repose in new ways
Though I haven't slept in two days
Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone
But drenched in vanilla twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist deep in thought because when I think of you
I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone
As many times as I blink
I'll think of you tonight
I'll think of you tonight
When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again
And I'll forget the world that I knew
But I swear I won't forget you
Oh if my voice could reach back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear:
"Oh darling, I wish you were here"
10. Tidal Wave (with Matt Thiessen)
I wish I could cross my arms, and cross your mind
Cause I believe you'd unfold your paper heart and wear it on your sleeve
All my life I wish I broke mirrors, instead of promises
Cause all I see, is a shattered conscience staring right back at me
I wish I had covered all my tracks completely cause I'm so afraid
Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel or just the train?
Lift your arms only heaven knows, where the danger grows
And it's safe to say there's a bright light up ahead and help is on the way
Help is on the way
I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity
Cause it came down like a tidal wave, and sorrow swept over me
Depression, please cut to the chase and cut a long story short
Oh please be done. How much longer can this drama afford to run?
Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties and breaks whatever doesn't bend
But sadly then, all my heavy hopes just pull me back down again
I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity
Cause it came down like a tidal wave, And sorrow swept over me
Then I was given grace and love, I was blind but now I can see
Cause I found a new hope from above,
And courage swept over me
It hurts just to wake up, whenever you're wearing thin
Alone on the outside, so tired of looking in
The end is uncertain and I've never been so afraid
But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope
And that makes me feel brave.
OCEAN EYES (Deluxe edition: Disc 2)
1. Hot Air Balloon
We wrote a prelude to our own fairytale.
And bought a parachute at a church rummage sale
And with a mean sewing machine and miles of thread
We sewed the day above L.A. in navy and red.
We round a racetrack through your mom's kitchen chairs
And fought the shadows back down your dark basement stairs.
I lit a match and let it catch to light up the room.
And then you yelled as we beheld an old maroon
Hot air balloon
I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.
So let's spend the afternoon
In a cold hot air balloon.
Leave your jacket behind.
Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.
I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.
We drank the great lakes like cold lemonade.
And both got stomach aches sprawled out in the shade.
So bored to death you held your breath and I tried not to yawn.
You make my frown turn upside down and now my worries are gone.
I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.
So let's spend the afternoon
In a cold hot air balloon.
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.
I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.
I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas pretty soon.
So let's spend the afternoon
In a cold hot air balloon.
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the tree tops over town.
I can't wait to kiss the ground wherever we touch back down.
2. Butterfly Wings
If I was a raindrop
Would you be my thunderstorm?
It's cold so surround me
With rain clouds to keep me warm
I feel like I'm falling
So darling don't let me go
The thought is appalling but should I slip away
Into the stormy sea will you remember me?
Asleep in a warm cocoon
We dream of lovely things
We're both gonna wake up soon
So we hope that tomorrow brings
Us our butterfly wings
If I was a grain of sand
Would you be Miami Beach
So dusty with starlight
Close your eyes and cuddle close to me
I'll try not to wake you
Or make a sound while you're dozing off
But in the night should the high tides
Sweep me away from you
Tell me again my dear
Will you be waiting here?
Whenever we leave the ground
And take to the sky
I'll smile as I'm gazing down
Cause I've always wonder why
We won't need feathers to fly
3. Rugs From Me To You
Toupee or not toupee
That is the question
It refused to stay as it all turned grey;
William Shakespeare's receding hair
Please excuse the pun,
"It's hair today, gone tomorrow"
So be thankful
For what precious locks you have
Toupee or not toupee
That is the question
And by the way
I just gotta say
Thank the Lord I'm not going bald
And if I may quip
My curls and I
Are just like heaven
Cause rest assured
There'll be no parting there
But should my head get bare like Friar Tuck
Our chase to swallow
It makes me smile
Cause I know just what I'd do
Yeah if I had more wigs than I knew what to do with
I'd open a secondhand store
And if you ever went bald
You'd recall it
Cause I'd cleverly call it
'Rugs From Me To You'
4. Sunburn
So there we were, back home from somewhere inside my head
Oh, bravely I fought off the monsters beneath her bed
Pillars of postwar books supported by frame of mind
While she memorized the pages that I tried to not hide behind
She took my hand in hers and whispered her love for me
The lantern died that night but we didn't need to see
Implying that she's the bee's knees and I am the cat's meow
It's funny how she recalls what I can't remember now
But when her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible
She gave me a heart attack just because she looked so adorable
We both put our sunblock on
Played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn
Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn
I got a sunburn
So there we were out there, unaware of where we'd been
We kicked off our flip-flops and swung from the rooftops again
It's awkward but I'll confess she's all I can think about
And it's funny how I recall what she can't remember now
But when her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible
She gave me a heart attack just because she looked so adorable
We both put our sunblock on
Played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn
Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn
Oh, afterglow, look out below
We left a trail of dust behind
As we parted ways, she held my gaze
And left an imprint on my mind
I tried not to cry as we said goodbye
And hung the clouds above my town
But I shed a tear when she disappeared
Cause now I'm a stranger on the ground
When her smile came back and I didn't feel half as horrible
She gave me a heart attack
We both put our sunblock on,
Played on the beach and vowed that we'd live and we'd learn
But she got a tan, and I got a sunburn
She got a tan, and I got a sunburn
Yeah, but she got a tan, and I got a sunburn.
5. If My Heart Was A House
You're the sky that I fell through
And I remember the view whenever I'm holding you
The sun hung from a string
Looking down on the world as it warmed over everything
Chills run down my spine as our fingers entwine
And your sighs harmonize with mine
Unmistakably I can still feel your heart
Beat fast when you dance with me
We got older and I should have known
Do you feel alive?
That I'd feel colder when I walk alone
Oh, but you'll survive
So I may as well ditch my dismay
Bombs away, bombs away
Circle me and the needle moves gracefully
Back and forth, if my heart was a compass you'd be North
Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall
Wherever you go, if my heart was a house you'd be home
It makes me smile because you said it best
I would clearly feel blessed if the sun rose up from the west
Flower balm perfume, all my clothes smell like you
Cause your favorite shade is navy blue
I walk slowly when I'm on my own
Do you feel alive?
Yeah, but frankly I still feel alone
Oh, but you'll survive
So I may as well ditch my dismay
Bombs away, bombs away
Circle me and the needle moves gracefully
Back and forth, if my heart was a compass you'd be North
Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall
Wherever you go, if my heart was a house you'd be home
If my heart was a house, you'd be home.
6. Strawberry Avalanche
This is a world of dreams and reverie
Where I felt the stars explode around me
A grass blade flashed with a gleam
As it slashed open a moonbeam
And I stared back breathlessly
As mountains of fruit tumbled out
I barely had the chance to shout
Oh strawberry avalanche, crash over me
Staying awake that night was rather hard
Deep in a sleeping bag in your back yard
When we woke up buried alive
Beneath the fruity landslide
We both laughed hysterically
It could've been just another dream
But, I swear I heard you scream
Oh strawberry avalanche, crash over me
Oh, there's a citrus constellation in the galaxy
Scratched on the back of both my eyelids
That I've been dying to see
If you were a beautiful sound in the echoes all around
Then I'd be your harmony
And we'd sing along with the crowds
Beneath the candy coated clouds
Oh strawberry avalanche please crash over me
This is a world of dreams and reverie
Where I felt the stars explode around me.
ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL (2011)
1. The Real World
I saw the autumn leaves
Peel up off the street
Take wing on the balmy breeze
And sweep you off your feet
And you blushed as they scooped you up
On sugar maple wings
To gaze down on the city below
Ablaze with wondrous things
Downy feathers kiss your face
And flutter everywhere
Reality is a lovely place
But I wouldn't wanna live there
I wouldn't wanna live there
Weighed down by heavy lids
And lunar lullabies
I knew you were wide awake
Cause you smile with your eyes
Downy feathers kiss your face
And flutter everywhere
Reality is a lovely place
But I wouldn't wanna live there
From the green belt balcony
The wildfires look so pretty
Ponderosa canopy
I'd never leave if it were up to me
To the ruby redwood tree
And to the velvet climbing ivy
Painted all mahogany
I'd never leave if it were up to me
If it were up to me
With a starry brush
Paint the dusk venetian blue
Cause in the evening hush
You'll never believe the view
And when the leaves return
And their whisperings fill the night
They'll freeze and burn
Where fire and ice collide
Where fire and ice collide
Can you feel a silk embrace
In the satin air?
If we dissolve without a trace
Will the real world even care?
Downy feathers kiss your face
And flutter everywhere
Reality is a lovely place
But I wouldn't wanna live there
I wouldn't wanna live there
I saw the autumn leaves
Peel up off the street
Take wing on the balmy breeze
And sweep you off your feet
2. Deer In The Headlights
Met a girl in the parking lot,
And all I did was say hello.
Her pepper spray made it rather hard
For me to walk her home,
But I guess that's the way it goes.
Tell me again was it love at first sight
When I walked by and you caught my eye.
Didn't you know love could shine this bright?
Well smile because you're the deer in the headlights.
Met a girl with a graceful charm,
But when beauty met the beast he froze.
Got the sense I was not her type
By black eye and bloody nose,
But I guess that's the way it goes.
Tell me again was it love at first sight
When I walked by and you caught my eye.
Didn't you know love could shine this bright?
Well smile because you're the deer in the headlights.
It's suffocating to say,
But the female mystique takes my breath away.
So give me a smile or give me a sneer,
Cause I'm trying to guess here.
Tell me again was it love at first sight
When I walked by and you caught my eye.
Didn't you know love could shine this bright?
I'm sorry I ever tried, deer in the headlights.
Tell me again was it love at first sight
When I walked by and you caught my eye.
Didn't you know love could shine this bright?
If life was a game, you would never play nice.
If love was a beam, you'd be blind in both eyes.
Put your sunglasses on cause you're a deer in the headlights.
You're the deer in the headlights.
You're the deer in the headlights.
3. Angels
Wake me if you're out there
Through the glass in my bedroom window
In the bushes far below
I thought I saw an unfamiliar shadow
Among the ones I so clearly know
I've been sleeping with the night light unplugged
With a note on the rocking chair
That says, "I'm dreaming of the life I once loved,
So wake me if you're out there."
Living close to the ground
Is seventh Heaven cause there are angels all around
Among my frivolous thoughts
I believe there are beautiful things seen by the astronauts
So wake me if you're out there!
Wake me if you're out there
In the dust on my cellar staircase
A pair of footprints followed me
I saw a flicker in the fake fireplace
Blinked again but there was nothing to see
I've been leaving all the windows unlocked
With a basket by the oak tree
Cause I'll be picking up the acorns that fall off
If you'll be climbing up to meet me
Living close to the ground
Is seventh Heaven cause there are angels all around
Among my frivolous thoughts
I believe there are beautiful things seen by the astronauts
Wake me if you're out there
I keep my knees black and blue
Cause they often hit the hard wood floor
Wake me if you're out there
And I believe so
I'm not praying to the ceiling anymore
I've been sleeping with the night light unplugged
With a note on the rocking chair
That says, "I'm dreaming of the life I once loved,
So wake me if you're out there."
Living close to the ground
Is seventh Heaven cause there are angels all around
Among my frivolous thoughts
I believe there are beautiful things seen by the astronauts
The indications reveal
(Wake me if you're out there)
That few of us realize life is quite surreal
So if you're dying to see
I guarantee there are angels around your vicinity
So if you're dying to see
I guarantee there are angels around your vicinity
4. Dreams Don't Turn To Dust
Splash down in the silver screen
Into a deep dramatic scene
I swim through the theater
Or maybe I'm just a dreamer
Like a kite in the bright midday
Wonder stole my breath away
Shy sonata for Mercury
The stars always sing so pretty
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
Cause I couldn't live without
Sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up and rest assured
Cause dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
I made for the countryside
And my eyes never grew so wide
Apple raspberry river blue
I don't wanna leave without you
In the sound I'll gladly drown
Into the emerald underground
I rub my eyes cause it's hard to see
Surrounded by all this beauty
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
Cause I couldn't live without
Sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up and rest assured
Cause dreams don't turn to dust
I'm sad to see you go
But I'd rather be alone
When tiger eyes begin making you blush
And when diamonds boast
That they can't be crushed
Let them go cause dreams don't turn to dust
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
Cause I couldn't live without
Sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up and rest assured
Cause dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
I'll rest assured
Cause dreams don't turn to dust
5. Honey And The Bee (with Breanne Duren)
Don't remind me that some days I'm the windshield
And other days I'm just a lucky bug
As cold iron rails leave old mossy trails
Through the countryside
The crow and the bean field
Are my best friends, but boy I need a hug (boy I need a hug)
Cause my heart stops without you
There's something about you that makes me feel alive
If the green left the grass on the other side
I would make like a tree and leave
But if I reached for your hand, would your eyes get wide?
Who knew the other side could be so green?
Don't remind me, I'm a chickadee in love with the sky
But that's clearly not a lot to crow about
Cause when the stars silhouette me
I'm scared they'll forget me and flicker out
I taste honey but I haven't seen the hive
Yeah, I didn't look, I didn't even try
But still my heart stops without you
Cause there's something about you
That makes me feel alive
If the green left the grass on the other side
I would make like a tree and leave
But if I reached for your hand, would your eyes get wide?
Who knew the other side could be so green?
We are honey and the bee
Backyard of butterflies surrounded me
And I fell in love with you, like bees to honey
So let's up and leave the weeping to the willow tree
And pour our tears in the sea
I swear there's a lot of vegetables out there that crop up for air
And yet I never thought we were two peas in a pod
Till you suddenly bloomed, I knew
That I'd always love you,
Oh, I'll always love you too
If the green left the grass on the other side
I would make like a tree and leave
But if I reached for your hand, would your eyes get wide?
Who knew the other side could be so green?
If the green left the grass on the other side
I would make like a tree and leave
But if I reached for your hand, would your eyes get wide?
Who knew the other side could be so green?
And if I reached for your hand for the rest of my life
Who knew the other side could be so green?
6. Kamikaze
The princess in her flower bed
Pulled the jungle underground
Where cherry bombs stained the blackbirds red
And explosions never make a sound
Oh comet, come down
Kamikaze over me
And I come alive
My midnight melody
Oh comet, come down
My captain on a snowy horse
Is coming back to take me home
He's coming back to take me home
He'll find me fighting back a terrible force
Cause I'm not afraid to die alone
Oh comet, come down
Kamikaze over me
And I come alive
My midnight melody
Oh comet, come down
Kamikaze over me
And I come alive
My midnight melody
Oh comet, come down
Oh comet, come
Oh comet, come down
Brave down the open road
Maybe I'll ride
And fight back the undertow
To save my life
Bring in the amber glow
Maybe I'll fly
And go where you wanna go
With your eagle eye
Brave down the open road
Maybe I'll ride
And fight back the undertow
To save my life
Bring in the amber glow
Maybe I'll fly
And go where you wanna go
With your eagle eye
7. January 28, 1986
Ladies and Gentlemen, today is a day for mourning and remembering. They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths, and they had that special grace, that special spirit that says: "Give me a challenge, and I'll meet it with joy." The crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.
8. Galaxies
Call back the cap com,
Tick off the time bomb,
Let felicity fly.
Armor the air lock,
Blanket the bed rock,
And kiss the planet goodbye.
Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the sun went dark.
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far.
Fight back the flight deck,
Bring on the break neck
Cue the solar eclipse
Summit the sunset
Dub tail the dragnet
And blow your backbone to bits.
Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the sun went dark.
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far.
Oh telescope,
Keep an eye on my only hope,
Lest I blink and get swept off the narrow road,
Hercules, you've got nothing to say to me,
Cause you're not the blinding light that I need.
For He is the saving grace of the galaxies
He is the saving grace of the galaxies.
Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the sun went dark
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far.
I would follow this far.
Through the galaxy.
9. Hospital Flowers
I survived
A dreadful accident
In the car crash of the century
My shattered hopes
Collapsed on cold cement
But in the back of the ambulance
I never felt so content
A high-speed collision gave a new sense of sight to me
And now my vision can render the scene
A blurry image of wreckage and roadside debris
Happiness returned to me
Through a grave emergency
I tossed and turned
In sterile apathy
Until the violets
Arrived for me
The bouquet burst
And blossoms filled the room
And the place got smaller as they grew taller
And taught me to bloom
A high-speed collision gave a new sense of sight to me
And now my vision can render the scene
A blurry image of wreckage and roadside debris
Happiness returned to me
Through a grave emergency
The curtains decayed
The daylight poured in
I was never afraid
Of the darkness again
My burns were third-degree
But I'd been set free
Cause grace had finally found its way to me
A high-speed collision gave a new sense of sight to me
And now my vision can render the scene
A blurry image of wreckage and roadside debris
Happiness returned to me
Happiness returned to me
Happiness returned to me
Through a grave emergency
Through a grave emergency
Happiness returned to me
Through a grave emergency
10. Alligator Sky (with Shawn Christopher)
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
Uh uh, that's not a plane, that's me,
I'm sittin' where I'm supposed to,
Floatin' on the cloud, can't nobody come close to,
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces,
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut,
Blastin' off like a rocket from the ground up,
I used to catch a cab on the Monday,
Now the taxi's sellin' lights on the runway,
Fly, condo on the Milky Way,
A house on the cloud and God's my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive,
I got that
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I'm drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination's taking me away.
Reverie, whisper in my ear,
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid,
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination's taking me away.
Uh, now I'ma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream,
Or try to, cause we've been lied to,
That the sun is somethin' that we can't fly to,
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice,
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me,
When you see me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead (I never know)
I'm never letting go
(Never letting go)
I'm never letting go!
(I'll sit it)
Where was I when the rockets came to life
(Keep your eyes shut)
And carried you away into the alligator sky
(Like a rocket from the ground up)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
(On the milky way)
I'm never letting go
(I'ma dream like a never dream)
I'm never letting go!
In the alligator sky
(In the alligator sky)
In the alligator sky
(Look up you'll miss me if you blink twice)
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
11. The Yacht Club (with Lights)
My raw candy passion is bittersweet
And armed to the teeth
Cause she would rather fall in chocolate
Than fall in love
Especially with me
I stood under the waterfall
With a kiwi-pineapple parasol
As Cinderella dropped the crystal ball
And made a concrete cavern
A caterpillar concert hall
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of paper-mache
Let's dance in the moonlight
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
And dance in the moonlight
When we join the yacht club
I would rather go swimming
With great white sharks
Than wade in romance
Cause I can never find the courage
To ask her to dinner
Or even to dance
(Dance in the moonlight)
Don't sweat under your overcoat
Cause my heart can harbor this paddle boat
You'll hit the bottom of the highest note
And the chatty tree frogs will never wanna
Leave your throat
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of paper mache
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim till we fall in love
And dance in the moonlight
When we join the yacht club
Let go of the world you know
And plug in the partying lights
Soak your cares in the solar flares
That light up these island nights
Orange eclipse I can taste your lips
In the citrus afternoon
If you can fly don't stop at the sky
Cause there's footprints on the moon, it was you
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of paper mache
Let's dance in the moonlight
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
And dance in the moonlight
When we join the yacht club
Let's dance in the moonlight
When we join the yacht club
12. Plant Life
I saw a ghost on the stairs
And sheets on the tables and chairs
The silverware swam with the sharks in the sink
Even so, I don't know what to think
I've been longing for daisies to push through the floor
And I wish plant life would grow all around me
So I won't feel dead anymore
So I won't feel dead anymore
I saw a bear in the den
Reading my textbooks again
The bats flowed like traffic
As they poured from the attic
Heaven knows I could really use a friend
I'd rather waltz than just walk through the forest
The trees keep the tempo and they swing in time
Quartet of crickets chime in for the chorus
If I were to pluck on your heart strings
Would you strum on mine?
I've been longing for daisies to push through the floor
I've never really felt like this before
And I wish plant life would grow all around me
So I won't feel dead anymore
So I won't feel dead anymore
Your spirit is sweet, so pull off your sheet
And give me a ghost of a smile
Show me your teeth cause you're a teddy beneath
So just grin and bear it a while
Just grin and bear it a while
I'd rather waltz than just walk through the forest
The trees keep the tempo and they swing in time
Quartet of crickets chime in for the chorus
If I were to pluck on your heart strings
Would you strum on mine?
(The brook babbles on about nothing at all)
(New leaf turns over, unwilling to fall)
Tonight I'm busting out of this old haunted house
Cause I'm sick of waiting for
All those spider webs to grow all around me
Cause I don't feel dead anymore
And I'm not afraid anymore
I'd rather waltz than just walk through the forest
The trees keep the tempo and they swing in time
Quartet of crickets chime in for the chorus
If I were to pluck on your heart strings
Would you strum on mine?
If I were to pluck on your heart strings
Would you strum on mine?
13. How I Became The Sea
June was the lobster shell
I dug by hand
A haven that hid me well
Beneath the sand
The wide windy waves washed in
But I stayed dry
The great breakers broke again
As I nodded off inside
And then
When the Empress ran aground
And my eyes turned blue and green
I heard a gorgeous sound
And that's when it became a dream
When the sky fell in
When the hurricanes came for me
I could finally crash again
And that's how I became the sea
I wrenched the engines off
And drank them down
The depths turned the iron soft
As they swiftly drowned
And I brought the ocean side
To its rusty knees
As I felt the even tide
Deep in my shallow dreams
And then
When the Empress ran aground
And my eyes turned blue and green
I heard a gorgeous sound
And that's when it became a dream
When the sky fell in
When the hurricanes came for me
I could finally crash again
And that's how I became the sea
When the sky fell in
When the hurricanes came for me
I could finally crash again
And that's how I became the sea
That's how I became the sea
That's how I became the sea
When the sky fell in
When the hurricanes came for me
I could finally crash again
And that's how I became the sea
That's how I became the sea.
14. Shy Violet
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes
She dried my eyes and drifted off
While every tear was held aloft
The heavy rain clouds felt terrible
Cause she made my stormy sky beautiful
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes (Beautiful)
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes (Beautiful)
Light up the sky, shy violet angel eyes
Beautiful
Cause she made my stormy sky beautiful.
15. Alligator Sky (No rap)
Where was I when the rockets came to life?
And carried you away into the Alligator Sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
Remember to breathe, because it'll take your breath away,
When the engines cough, and you blast off.
Ignite the night with a firecracker flash.
Remember to live, cause you're gonna be thrilled to death,
When the stars collide and your eyes grow wide.
Take it in with your breath against the glass.
Remember to dream because it's gonna be a starry night,
Over every town, if you look down.
So harmonize with the singing satellites.
Remember to scream because you're gonna be lost for words,
When the sparks erupt and they light you up.
Dip your toes in the galaxy cause it's yours to explore tonight.
Where was I when the rockets came to life?
And carried you away into the Alligator Sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere,
I'm drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination's taking me away.
Reverie whisper in my ear,
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid,
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination's taking me away.
Let's hear it for the Universe,
Where it never hurts, diving in head-first.
Take a taste of the melting Milky Way.
And remember to laugh cause you're living in a crazy world,
Where you'll never guess what could happen next.
Give the outer limits my regards as you float to fly away.
Where was I when the rockets came to life?
And carried you away into the Alligator Sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
Where was I when the rockets came to life?
And carried you away into the Alligator Sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
In The Alligator Sky,
In The Alligator Sky,
In The Alligator Sky.
THE MIDSUMMER STATION (2012)
1. Dreams And Disasters
We were alone on the road driving faster
So far from home we were chasing disaster
Hard on the gas till the car caught on fire
We had to laugh as the smoke billowed higher
I wanna feel alive forever after
And you say, you say you wanna feel alive forever after
And I, and I, and I say
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters
Follow the light to the edge and the after
We won't turn around, we will not slow down
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters
Think of the sun, and the sound of it rising
Still on the run with our eyes on the horizon
I wanna feel alive forever after
And you say, you say you wanna feel alive forever after
And I, and I, and I say
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters
Follow the light to the edge and the after
We won't turn around, we will not slow down
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters
I just wanna feel alive
I just wanna feel alive
I just wanna feel alive
I just wanna feel alive
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters
Follow the light to the edge and the after
We won't turn around, we will not slow down
Follow the light through the dreams and disasters!
2. Shooting Star
Close your tired eyes, relax and then
Count from 1 to 10 and open them
All these heavy thoughts will try to weigh you down
But not this time
Way up in the air, you're finally free
And you can stay up there right next to me
All this gravity will try to pull you down
But not this time
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light
'Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are tonight
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Brighter than a shooting star
Shine no matter where you are tonight
Gaze into my eyes when the fire starts
And fan the flames so hot it melts our hearts
Oh, the pouring rain will try to put it out
But not this time
Let your colors burn and brightly burst
Into a million sparks that all disperse
And illuminate a world that'll try to bring you down
But not this time
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light
Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are tonight
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Brighter than a shooting star
Shine no matter where you are tonight
A thousand heart beats beat in time
It makes this dark planet come alive
So when the lights flicker out tonight
You gotta shine
When the sun goes down and the lights burn out
Then it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are
Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light
Cause it's time for you to shine
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are tonight
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Brighter than a shooting star
So shine no matter where you are tonight.
3. Gold
Stand on up and take a bow
There's something there and it's showing
There's no need to look around
You're the best we got going
Shout out to the dreams you'll chase
Shout out to the hearts you'll break
Nothing's gonna stop you now
I guess you better be going
You'll never be far, I'm keeping you near
Inside of my heart, You're here
Go on, it's gotta be time
You're starting to shine
Cause what you got is
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, I know
I don't need the stars in the night,
I found my treasure
All I need is you by my side,
So shine forever
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, you're gold
It won't take you long to get
When you feel like you're soaring
So write it all and don't forget,
You gotta tell us your story
Shout out to the friends back home
Shout out to the hearts you've known
You gave them nothing but the best, yeah
And you can tell them your story
You'll never be far, I'm keeping you near
Inside of my heart, you're here
Go on, it's gotta be time
You're starting to shine
Cause what you got is
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, I know
I don't need the stars in the night,
I found my treasure
All I need is you by my side,
So shine forever
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, you're gold
Cause what you got is
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, I know
I don't need the stars in the night, I found my treasure
All I need is you by my side,
So shine forever
Gold, I know, you're gold
Oh, I know, you're gold
You're gold
You're gold!
4. Dementia (with Mark Hoppus)
(Dementia, you're driving me crazy)
(This is driving me crazy,)
(Dementia, dementia)
Every light in the night flickered in and out
Every bone in my back shivered up and down
Keep the pace just in case all the magic dies
Cause this is driving me crazy
Every voice in my head shouted 'yes' and 'no'
Every freight train of thought fought to stop and go
Keep the pace just in case all the magic dies
Cause this is driving me crazy
Big surprise, I'm a ghost keeping out of sight
Rub your eyes, you're a star in a summer night
This is love, this is war, it's insanity
Dementia, you're driving me crazy
(Dementia, you're driving me crazy,)
(his is driving me crazy)
Every tear in my eyes dripped and wouldn't drop
Every disc in my spine shook and couldn't stop
Keep the pace just in case all the magic dies
Cause this is driving me crazy
Every hand let me go that I tried to hold
Every warm-hearted love left me freezing cold
Keep the pace just in case all the magic dies
Cause this is driving me crazy
Big surprise, I'm a ghost keeping out of sight
Rub your eyes, you're a star in a summer night
This is love, this is war, it's insanity
Dementia, you're driving me crazy
(Dementia, you're driving me crazy)
(Dementia, you're driving me crazy)
This is driving me crazy
(You're driving me crazy)
Cause this is driving me crazy
Oh, dementia
Big surprise, I'm a ghost keeping out of sight
Rub your eyes, you're a star in a summer night
This is love, this is war, it's insanity
Dementia, oh dementia
Through the skies you're en route at the speed of light
So realize there's chaos in the air tonight
This is love, this is war, this is pure insanity
Dementia, you're driving me crazy
This is driving me crazy
Oh dementia, you're driving me crazy
Cause this is driving me crazy
Dementia, you're driving me crazy
(This is driving me crazy)
(This is driving me crazy)
(This is driving me crazy)
(Dementia, oh dementia)
5. I'm Coming After You
I saw your face in a criminal sketch
Don't be alarmed cause you don't know me yet
I'm on the prowl now sniffing around this town, for you
Calling all cars there's an officer down
Shot to the heart on a night on the town
And the evidence of your fingerprints was found and now
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Oh, no here we go once again
We both know you'll never turn yourself in
So I'm driving till it's light out
Searching for your hide-out
(driving 'til it's light out)
(Searching for your hide-out)
Pick up the pace as I chase you around
One of these days I'll end up tracking you down
But, yeah,
I got the feeling I'll be letting you lose when I do
Because you,
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Love is a high speed chase racing down the street
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
I'm coming after you
I'm coming after you
I'm coming after you
I'm coming after you
6. Speed Of Love
I tried to disappear
But you're the only reason I'm floating here
Eyes painted crystal clear
I can see our future through the atmosphere
Don't you go, no, don't you go
Don't you know I'm up here alone
Yeah, I am like a satellite
Sending you a signal tonight
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
You were so hard to find
With oh, so many clouds across my summer sky
You, my constellation prize
Yeah, every single star is sparkling in your eyes
So, don't you go, no, don't you go
Cause don't you know I'm up here alone
So high, like a satellite
I'm sending you a signal tonight
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
(One track, one mind, one race to win)
(One start, one heart, one life to live)
(One track, one mind, one race to win)
(One start, one heart, one life to live)
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love.
7. Good Time (with Carly Rae Jepsen)
Whoa-uh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-uh-oh
It's always a good time
Woke up on the right side of the bed
What's up with this Prince song inside my head?
Hands up if you're down to get down tonight
Cause it's always a good time
Slept in all my clothes like I didn't care
Hopped into a cab, take me anywhere
I'm in if you're down to get down tonight
Cause it's always a good time
Good morning and good night
I wake up at twilight
It's gonna be alright
We don't even have to try
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.
It's always a good time, whoa-oh-oh
Freaked out, dropped my phone in the pool again
Checked out of my room, hit the ATM
Let's hang out if you're down to get down tonight
Cause it's always a good time
Good morning and good night
I wake up at twilight
It's gonna be alright
We don't even have to try
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try,
It's always a good time.
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try,
It's always a good time.
Doesn't matter when
It's always a good time then
Doesn't matter where
It's always a good time there
Doesn't matter when,
It's always a good time then
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try,
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh,
(doesn't matter when)
Whoa-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
(doesn't matter when)
We don't even have to try,
It's always a good time.
8. Embers
There were days when each hour
Was a war I fought to survive
There were nights full of nightmares
And I dreaded closing my eyes
There were skies that burst open
With a downpour to drown me alive
But the world took a spark like a match in the dark
And the fire brought me to life
So I'm fanning the flames to climb so high
Cause there's no other way we can stay alive
Cause we're burning bright
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
And you'll find there'll be mornings
When the ashes and embers are cold
But you'll fight with a passion
And you'll never stop cause you know
Yeah you know, it gets better
And your story is yet to be told
Every push, every shove, every war, every love
Yeah, the coals are beginning to glow
So I'm fanning the flames to climb so high
Cause there's no other way we can stay alive
Cause we're burning bright
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Don't let the fire die
It gets better
Just don't let the fire die, no
Cause we're burning bright
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky as it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Don't let the fire die.
9. Silhouette
I'm tired of waking up in tears
Cause I can't put to bed these phobias and fears
I'm new to this grief I can't explain
But I'm no stranger to the heartache and the pain
The fire I began is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
I'm a silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I'm sick of the past I can't erase
A jumble of footprints and hasty steps I can't retrace
The mountain of things I still regret
Is a vile reminder that I would rather just forget
(no matter where I go)
The fire I began is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever smile again?
I'm a silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
Cause I walk alone
No matter where I go
Cause I walk alone
No matter where I go
Cause I walk alone
No matter where I go
I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever love again?
I'm a silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I watch the summer stars to lead me home.
10. Metropolis
Oh, oh, I can't even take it in
Oh, oh, I can't even take it in
Oh, oh, I left my heart in metropolis
So far apart, I checked but the coast was clear
I feel like a postcard
I wish you were here
Subway through the dark, carriage through the park
Taxi down the street, get out and use my feet
Don't matter much to me what it is that I do
As long as I'm coming home to you
Oh, oh, oh, as far as I can see
You're the only one, the only one who can get to me
Like a hijacked plane or a runaway train
Or a speeding bullet, there's no stopping this
I left my heart in metropolis
A thousand miles feels like a million years
Like hundreds of postcards that say
I wish you were here (I can't even take it in)
Airplane through the sky, greyhound racing by
Dirt bike on the beach, sailboat on the sea
Don't matter much to me what it is that I do
As long as I'm coming home to you
Oh, oh, oh, as far as I can see
You're the only one, the only one who can get to me
Like a hijacked plane or a runaway train
Or a speeding bullet, there's no stopping this
I left my heart in metropolis
I left my heart in metropolis
Like a hijacked plane or a runaway train
Or a speeding bullet, there's no stopping this
I left my heart in metropolis
I left my heart in metropolis
I left my heart in metropolis
I left my heart in metropolis
Oh, oh, I can't even take it in
Oh, oh, I can't even take it in
Oh, oh, I can't even take it in
Oh, oh, I left my heart in metropolis.
11. Take It All Away
There was a shot in the dark, I was caught by surprise
There was a hole in my heart, there were tears in your eyes
And there was nothing to say cause you made up your mind
So I guess what you meant when you left was goodbye
So if you're gonna go and leave me in a lonely grave
I won't let it show until you've finally flown away
You gotta know that you tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You were the one and it was enough
To be the one you were dreaming of
You were the one and we called it love
And now you take it all away, take it all away
I felt a pain in my chest with your kiss on my cheek
And as I try to digest the words I couldn't believe
I'm left with nothing to say with my heart on my sleeve
Making it easy to hurt and even harder to breathe
So if you're gonna go and leave me in a lonely grave
I won't let it show until you've finally flown away
You gotta know that you tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You were the one and it was enough
To be the one you were dreaming of
You were the one and we called it love
And now you take it all away, take it all away
You take it all away, you take it all away, you take it all away
You gotta know that you tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You tear me up when you say
You wanna take it all away, take it all away
You were the one and it was enough
To be the one you were dreaming of
You were the one and we called it love
And now you take it all away, take it all away.
12. Bombshell Blonde
That blonde, she's a bomb, she's an atom bomb.
Rigged up, and ready to drop!
Bad news, I'm a fuse, and I've met my match.
So stand back, it's about to go off!
That vixen, she's a master of disguise!
I see danger, when I look in her eyes.
She's so foxy, she could lead to my demise.
So I'm running, cause I've run out of time.
She's a bombshell blonde, wired up to detonate!
I'm James Bond, live to die another day!
Bombshell blonde, high explosive dynamite!
She's all I want so I, I'm on a mission tonight!
(I, I'm on a mission tonight!)
Her love is a drug laced with ecstasy,
And her charm is spiked with a spell.
A hot mess in a dress gets the best of me.
She's ice cold, but she's making me melt!
That vixen, she's a master of disguise!
I see danger, when I look in her eyes.
She's so foxy, she could lead to my demise.
So I'm running, cause I've run out of time.
She's a bombshell blonde, wired up to detonate!
I'm James Bond, live to die another day!
Bombshell blonde, high explosive dynamite!
She's all I want so I, I'm on a mission tonight!
That vixen, she's a master of disguise!
I see danger, when I look in her eyes.
She's so foxy, she could lead to my demise.
So I'm running, cause I've run out of time.
She's a bombshell blonde, wired up to detonate!
I'm James Bond, live to die another day!
Bombshell blonde, high explosive dynamite!
She's all I want so I, I'm on a mission tonight!
That vixen, she's a master of disguise!
I see danger, when I look in her eyes.
She's so foxy, she could lead to my demise.
So I'm running, cause I've run out of time.
She's a bombshell blonde, wired up to detonate!
I'm James Bond, live to die another day!
Bombshell blonde, high explosive dynamite!
She's all I want so I, I'm on a mission tonight!
I, I'm on a mission tonight!
I, I'm on a mission tonight!
I, I'm on a mission tonight!
I, I'm on a mission tonight!
I, I'm on a mission tonight!
13. Top of the World
It's my time, and right now, I'm going for it
It's my turn to take on the world
And right now, the sky is my only limit
Yeah, I'm ready to take on the world
It's my time, and right now, I'm moving forward
It's my turn to reach for the stars
And right now, it's cold, but I'm getting warmer
It's my turn to live on the edge
It's high time like dark days without an order
Yeah, I'm ready to take on the world
Oh, I'm a satellite,
Because I'm over the moon tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
It's my time to burn like a wildfire
It's my turn to rise to the top
I'm so stoked, with flames keep on getting higher
And I'm ready to take on the world
It's my time, and right now, I'm going for it
Yeah, I'm ready to take on the world
Oh, I'm a satellite,
Because I'm over the moon tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Oh, I'm a satellite,
Because I'm over the moon tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Oh, feeling so alive,
Cause I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on top of the world tonight
THE MISUMMER STATION ACOUSTIC EP (2013)
1. Hey Anna
Hey Anna, it's just a boy you won't understand if you try
So, hey Anna, smile when he's holding your hand tonight
Hey Anna, remember when you're wishing away your life
Hey, hey Anna, everything is going to turn out just fine
Such a hot crush
Makes your face blush
But try to take your time
Cause every goose chase
Makes your heart race
And you wonder why
So wait for the home run
You'll find the right one
And you'll figure this all out
Life is a mind game
Love is a blind date
And it's making your heart pound
Hey Anna, it's just a boy you won't understand if you try
So, hey Anna, smile when he's holding your hand tonight
Hey Anna, remember when you're wishing away your life
Hey, hey Anna, everything is going to turn out just fine
Every mindset
Isn't so bad
If you look outside
Cause all the suns say
That it's a new day
And you were so alive
So wait for the home run
You'll find the right one
And you'll figure this all out
Life is a mind game
Love is a blind date
And it's making your heart pound
Hey Anna, it's just a boy you won't understand if you try
So, hey Anna, smile when he's holding your hand tonight
Hey Anna, remember when you're wishing away your life
Hey, hey Anna, everything is going to turn out just fine
She wound a thread around the pieces of, my broken heart
And left me to believe
That girls don't wanna, girls don't wanna leave
A starry night without a fear of heights
I can't recall, cause I learned after all
That girls don't wanna, girls don't wanna fall
As you doze off tonight, I'll toss and turn
As your sweet dreams take flight, I'll crash and burn
While your heart flutters free, I still can't breathe
As you stir in your sleep, I hope you think of me
I miss the way she whispered in my ear
Before she left, and had me so convinced
That girls don't wanna, girls don't wanna leave
And Juliet's romantic balcony
Wears out the wall, but I learned after all
That girls don't wanna, girls don't wanna fall
As you doze off tonight, I'll toss and turn
As your sweet dreams take flight, I'll crash and burn
While your heart flutters free, I still can't breathe
As you stir in your sleep, I hope you think of me
When you're alone
I hope my ghost, never leaves
Cause when I'm home
Your painful memory, is always haunting me
As you doze off tonight, I'll toss and turn
As your sweet dreams take flight, I'll crash and burn
While your heart flutters free, I still can't breathe
As you stir in your sleep, the thought is killing me
When I see you around, my eyes go wide
When you race through my mind, I die inside
While your heart flutters free, I still can't breathe
As you stir in your sleep, I hope you think of me
I hope you think of me, I hope you think of me
ULTRAVIOLET EP (2014)
1. Beautiful Times (feat. Lindsay Stirling)
A spark soaring down through the pouring rain
And restoring life to the lighthouse
A slow motion wave on the ocean
Stirs my emotion up like a rain cloud
When did the sky turn black?
And when will the light come back?
A cab driver turned to skydiver
Then to survivor,
Dying to breakdown
A blood brother, surrogate mother,
Hugging each other, crying their eyes out
When did the sky turn black?
And when will the light come back?
I'm ecstatic like a drug addict
Locked in the attic
Strung out and spellbound
I fought all through the night
Oh, oh, but I made it alive
The sun's starting to rise
Oh, oh, these are beautiful times
This fight of my life is so hard, so hard, so hard
But I'm gonna survive
Oh, oh, these are beautiful times
A bad feeling burned through the ceiling
Leaving my healing heart with a new scar
A dead fire rose and rose higher
Like a vampire, up from the graveyard
When did the sky turn black?
And when will the light come back?
We all suffer but we recover
Just to discover life where we all are
I fought all through the night
Oh, oh, but I made it alive
The sun's starting to rise
Oh, oh, these are beautiful times
This fight of my life is so hard, so hard, so hard
But I'm gonna survive
Oh, oh, these are beautiful times
This fight of my life is so hard, so hard, so hard
But I'm gonna survive
Oh, oh, these are beautiful times
My heart's burning bad
And it's turning black
But I'm learning how to be stronger
And sincerely, I love you dearly
Oh, but I'm clearly destined to wander.
2. Up All Night
I fell in love with a ghost
Out, under the moonlight
You took my hand and held me close
For once I was alright
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
It's tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
I tossed and turned in the end
With no one to talk to
I searched again and again
But I never found you
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
I'm gonna be up all night
I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Its tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
I'm gonna be up all night
I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Its tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
(Gonna be up all night)
(And now I'm gonna be up all night)
A whisper on the air
Made my heart rate fall
When I heard you call
And I swear, I could hear your voice in my ear
But there was no one there at all.
3. This Isn't The End
An eight-year-old girl had a panic attack
Cause the father she loved left and never looked back
No longer the hero she counted on
He told her he loved her and then he was gone
She tried to look happy in front of her friends
But knew that she'd never feel normal again
She fought back the tears as they filled her eyes
And wanted him back just to tell him goodbye
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end
Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked
But nobody knew he was dying inside
He promised his family they'd be alright
And then with a gunshot he left them behind
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end, no.
The role of a father he never deserved
He abandoned his daughter and never returned
And over the years though the pain was real
She finally forgave him and started to heal
How close is the ending, well, nobody knows
The future's a mystery and anything goes
Love is confusing and life is hard
You fight to survive cause you made it this far
It's all too astounding to comprehend
It's just the beginning this isn't the end
It's just the beginning this isn't the end
4. Wolf Bite
It's another bad dream
Poison in my blood stream
I'm dying but I can't scream
Will you show me the way?
It's another wolf bite
Howling in the moonlight
I wanna get my life right!
Will you show me the way?
Tonight
Will you be there?
Tonight (yeah), tonight, woah
If the darkness falls,
And my angel calls
In my despair
Will you be there?
In the darkest night
When I need your light
Will you show me the way?
If my time runs out
And the sky falls down
Despite my fear
Will you appear?
If the world goes blind
And I lose my mind
Will you show me the way?
Tonight
Will you show me the way, tonight?
Will you show me the way, tonight?
It's another nightmare
I swear there's something out there
So save me cause I'm so scared
Will you show me the way?
It's another werewolf
All dressed up in sheep's wool
And changing when the moon's full, woah
Will you show me the way?
If the darkness falls,
And my angel calls
In my despair
Will you be there?
In the darkest night
When I need your light
Will you show me the way?
If my time runs out
And the sky falls down
Despite my fear
Will you appear?
If the world goes blind
And I lose my mind
Will you show me the way?
Tonight
If the darkness falls,
And my angel calls
In my despair
Will you be there?
In the darkest night
When I need your light
Will you show me the way?
If my time runs out
And the sky falls down
Despite my fear
Will you appear?
If the world goes blind
And I lose my mind
Will you show me the way?
Tonight
In my despair
Will you be there, tonight.
MOBILE ORCHESTRA (2015)
1. Verge (with Aloe Blacc)
I ain't too sure what I believe in
But I believe in what I see
And when I close my eyes
I see my whole life ahead of me
These are our hours (These are our hours)
This is our time (This is our time)
This is our time
These are our hours
(These are our hours)
Out on the verge
(Out on the verge)
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives
(The rest of our lives)
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight
Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight
Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives
These are our hours (These are our hours)
This is our time (This is our time)
These are our hours (These are our hours)
Out on the verge
Out on the verge
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight
Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight
Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives
(For the rest of our lives)
From now on
There's no looking back
Full steam ahead
On this one-way track
From this day forward
I will make promise
To be true to myself
And always be honest
For the rest of my life
I will do what's right
I will do what's right
When I step
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight
Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight
(Top of the world)
Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives (The rest of our lives)
The rest of our lives
Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight
Out on the verge of the rest of our lives.
2. I Found Love
I was so young and reckless
It was all a blur but there you were
And your love left me breathless
When the fairy dust fell over us
Yeah I, I felt like I could fly
Cause I, I found love
So take my hand, and shed a tear
Before I'm gone, it's now or never
I'll hold you close, the end is near
But love goes on, and on forever
It's so dark in my mind
I cross my heart and hope to die
I'm so bad, at goodbyes
I hold my breath, and close my eyes
I don't have a lot left
Oh, how did it end so fast?
I say, with my last breath
It's a perfect day, to float away
When the sparks, flew between us
I saw you glow, and had to know
Where our journey would lead us
Till the story end, and back again
Yeah I, I felt like I could fly
Cause I, I found love
So lead me home, and lift me up
Above the stars, and even higher
I'm not afraid, because your love
It falls like rain, and burns like fire
It's so dark in my mind
I cross my heart and hope to die
I'm so bad, at goodbyes
I hold my breath, and close my eyes
I don't have a lot left
Oh, how did it end so fast?
I say, with my last breath
It's a perfect day, to float away
I'll love you forever
And you were my dream come true
I say, with my last breath
It's a perfect day, to float away
Yeah I, I felt like I could fly
Cause I, I found love.
3. Thunderstruck (with Sarah Russell)
I feel you glowing in the dark
When I collapse into your arms
I'm just a stranger in the stars
Cause somehow it seems when I am with you
That all of my dreams begin to come true
And carefully you carry me away
I've never felt so wide awake
Cause I'm wonder struck
I love how you take my breath away
I'm thunderstruck
To tell you the truth, I'm so afraid (I'm so afraid)
That I'm out of luck
I love how you take my breath away (Take my breath away)
I'm thunderstruck
I chase the phantoms down the hall
I felt the floorboards rise and fall
I lost and never loved at all
I find in the days when you're in my dreams
The orchestra plays the prettiest themes
And carefully you carry me away
I've never felt so wide awake
Cause I'm wonder struck
I love how you take my breath away
I'm thunderstruck
To tell you the truth, I'm so afraid
That I'm out of luck
I love how you take my breath away
I'm thunderstruck
Woah, I'm leaving the world behind
Fulfill my dreams
Oh, and my dreams are shattered
Woah, I'm over the moon tonight
Fulfill my dreams
Oh, and my dreams are shattered
Cause somehow it seems (when I am with you)
That all of my dreams (begin to come true)
And carefully you carry me away
You take my breath away
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
Fulfill my dreams
And my dreams are shattered
When I look at you
My dreams are shattered
When I look at you
4. My Everything
When my hope is lost
And my strength is gone
I run to you and you alone
When I can't get up and I can't go on
I run to you and you alone
Cause you're my light in the dark
And I sing with all of my heart
Hallelujah
My almighty God divine
Hallelujah
I am yours and you are mine
This is all I know how to say
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
You're my everything
When I'm plagued with pain
And filled with fear
I run to you and you alone
When my days are few
And death is near
I run to you and you alone
Cause you're my light in the dark
And I sing with all of my heart
Hallelujah
My almighty God divine
Hallelujah
I am yours and you are mine
This is all I know how to say
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
When trouble comes and goes
And when the cold wind blows
I lift my hands up, I lift my hands up
When sorrow knocks me down
And you pick me off the ground
I lift my hands up, I lift my hands up
And I sing
Hallelujah
My almighty God divine
Hallelujah
I am yours and you are mine
This is all I know how to say
Hallelujah
By the grace of God above
Hallelujah
I'll shine a light cause I am loved
This is all I know I will say
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
This is all I know how to say
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
You're my everything
You're my everything
5. Unbelievable (with Hanson)
It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
When I was a kid I saved up all my dough
So I could buy C-3PO
Put Mentos in my Diet Coke
In the backseat of the bus
When I was a kid I ate Spaghetti-Os,
Played laser tag and G.I. Joes
And if you vowed "no girls allowed",
Then you could join the club
When I was a kid I spent my Saturdays
Blowin' on Nintendo games
The newest thing was Lion King,
And I could feel the love
It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
When I was a kid I dreamed of Power Wheels
Stayed up late watching action films
And I won't lie, my friends and I,
Were too legit to quit
When I was a kid I lived for climbing trees,
Ate Dr. Pepper jellybeans
My favorite part of "Jurassic Park"
Was how real the raptors looked
When I was a kid I still had VHS,
Watched Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff
Zack Morris owned the first cell phone,
And it was off the hook!
It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
Gak, Pogs, and Floam, and Home Alone,
Berenstein Bears and bean bag chairs
My L.A. Looks and Goosebumps books,
Oh Etch-a-Sketch
What happens next?
Grape Juicy Juice and Dr. Seuss,
Piggy-back rides and Slip 'N Slides,
McDonald's fries, those were the best
What happens next?
It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, those were the days oh-oh
It's unbelievable
When I think back I'm amazed
It's unbelievable
Cause baby those were the days
It's unbelievable
It ruled in so many ways
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
(I'm so amazed)
(That's were the days!)
6. Bird With A Broken Wing
So I walk alone down the darkest roads
Cause I've always known how the story goes
When the curtain falls, I'll be wearing thin
Clawing at the walls as they're closing in
In this twisted plot I was destined for
I'm an astronaut on the ocean floor
So misunderstood 'till the bloody end
How I wish I could do it all again
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
It's another night of the living dead
Like a viper bite in a spider web
It's so deathly dark in the alleyway
And a bleeding heart makes you easy prey
I would run and hide for the afternoon
With the butterfly in the panic room
Though I won't be missed, I would say it's time
For a different twist in the story line
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
It feels like I'm a lone survivor
Forgotten in a dark and deadly world
And on my own I walk alone
To see the sun again I'd give anything
But life demands a final chapter
A story that we all must leave behind
It's do or die, and this is mine
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
The anthem of a bird with a broken wing
Tell the world I know that my mind is made
It's a horror show, but I'm not afraid
Though I won't be missed, I would say it's time
For a different twist in the story line
7. Back Home (with Jake Owen)
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fireflies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Cause we got brighter lights back home
I've got aching feet
From walking over miles of concrete
And I can't wait to dream
But the city, you know she won't go to sleep
So I'm saying
Goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fireflies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Cause we got brighter lights back home
Yeah, we got brighter lights
Back home there's a girl named Mary Lou
A diner off the highway with a corner booth
And every gravel road is a trip down memory lane
And back home, where the corn grows ten feet tall
Every year's measured on the pantry wall
The willow trees are waving 'til we come back home again
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fireflies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Pack your bags it's time to go
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fireflies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Pack your bags it's time to go
Cause we've got brighter lights back home
8. Can't Live Without You
All the thoughts in my head spinning 'round like a hurricane
And life leaves me so confused
When I trip and I fall I collapse like a tidal wave
So I'm crying out to you
You reached down out of nowhere
And picked my heart up off the floor
You put my life back together
And I'm not broken anymore
You're my only wish
For a dream come true
And it goes like this:
Will you come to my rescue?
You're the only hope
That I'm clinging to
And I hope you know
I can't live without you (I hope you know)
I can't live without you (I hope you know)
I can't live without you
When I'm hit like a hook to the jaw
In a title fight
I'm down and I'm knocked out cold, you know
And with my heart broke apart like a wreck
In a shallow tide
Yeah I've never felt this low
You reached down out of nowhere
And picked my heart up off the floor
You put my life back together
And I'm not broken anymore
You're my only wish
For a dream come true
And it goes like this:
Will you come to my rescue?
You're the only hope
That I'm clinging to
And I hope you know
I can't live without you (I hope you know)
I can't live without you (I hope you know)
I can't live without you
You're my only wish
For a dream come true
And it goes like this:
Will you come to my rescue?
You're the only hope
That I'm clinging to
And I hope you know
I can't live without you
You're my only wish
For a dream come true
And it goes like this:
Will you come to my rescue?
You're the only hope
That I'm clinging to
And I hope you know
I can't live without you
9. You're Not Alone (with Britt Nicole)
Some days I barely hold on
When life drags me down
I wanna let go
But when my spirit is weak
You come to my aid
And strengthen my soul
I'm lost without You
I'll never doubt You
Your grace is beyond compare
And though when it rains, it pours
You know all I have is Yours
You smile when you hear my prayer
You rescued me and I believe
That God is love and He is all I need
From this day forth for all eternity
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes and I can hear You say
You're not alone!
You're not alone!
Some days I just can't go on
I stumble and fall
And I hang my head
But You reach out for my hand
And You lift me up
Again and again
Oh, yes, You do
I'm lost without You
I'll never doubt You
Your grace is beyond compare
And though when it rains, it pours
You know all I have is Yours
You smile when you hear my prayer
You rescued me and I believe
That God is love and He is all I need
From this day forth for all eternity
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes and I can hear You say
You're not alone!
You're not alone!
In the face of my depravity
For God so loved the world He died for me Yeah
My fire burns till He returns
And takes me home beyond the galaxy
You rescued me and I believe
That God is love and He is all I need
From this day forth for all eternity
All eternity!
I'll never wander on my own
For I am Yours until you call me home
I close my eyes and I can hear You say
You're not alone!
You're not alone!
You're not
You're not alone
Never alone...
CINEMATIC (2018)
1. Fiji Water
Got an email at 22
Told me I could be a star
On a plane for the first time
I couldn't wait to start
Landed at JFK
Father Christmas picked me up
Checked in to a dream hotel
And I thought "There's no such thing as luck"
I walked in to my interview
And I thought "There's no such thing as luck"
And oh, if I only knew then what I know now
I'd stand like a one man band
And I'd say "All this is new to me, but here's how it's gonna be"
And I'd say "Hey, there is more to me than meets the eye
Let me be who I wanna be"
And I'd say "Hey, I'm an oddity and that's alright
Let me fly and follow my dreams"
And I'd say "Hey, thanks for the weekend
A good time was had by all"
And I'd say "Hey, thanks for the weekend
I ain't a smooth talker but thanks for the Fiji Water"
Thanks for the Fiji Water
Dinner under a palmtree
I had so much on my mind
Amazed by the bright lights
I stayed up half the night
And boy, I took a leap of faith
With nowhere else to go but up
I walked in to my interview
And I thought "There's no such thing as luck"
And oh, if I only knew then what I know now
I'd stand like a one man band
And I'd say "All this is new to me, but here's how it's gonna be
And I'd say "Hey, there is more to me than meets the eye
Let me be who I wanna be"
And I'd say "Hey, I'm an oddity and that's alright
Let me fly and follow my dreams"
And I'd say "Hey, thanks for the weekend
A good time was had by all"
And I'd say "Hey, thanks for the weekend
I ain't a spindoctor but thanks for the offer"
And "By the way, hey, thanks for the weekend"
(cause no one does it like you do)
"You know I had a ball"
(it was nice to meet you)
And I'd say "Hey, thanks for the weekend
I ain't a smooth talker but thanks for the Fiji Water"
Thanks for the Fiji Water
I laughed when I got back home and I thought
"There's no such thing as luck"
2. The 5th of July
My mum woke my dad up
And said "it's time to leave"
So they jumped in the old Caprice
And tore off into the night
On the 4th of July
They flew through the darkness
Driving like Jehu
And they rolled into Ottumwa
Before the sun begun to rise
On the 4th of July
And in walks Bob and Janice
Rachel's on her way
To peek in through the window
Hoping to hear her grandson cry
On the 4th of July
My mother watched the fireworks
From her hospital bed
And after it was all over
She held me for the first time
On the 5th of July
I've got my mother's brown eyes
And my dad's quiet way
And Grandma Rachel's love for music
The morning I arrived
On the 5th of July
Deep in Iowa country
And a heavenly hideaway
On the shores of Lake Rathbun
My folks brought me home
On the 5th of July
That was when (that was when)
Life began (life began)
For me
That was when (that was when)
Life began (life began)
For me
A teacher and a mechanic
Brought me into this world
They loved me with all their hearts since
The day I opened my eyes
On the 5th of July
That was when (that was when)
Life began (life began)
For me
That was when (that was when)
Life began (life began)
For me
3. All My Friends
It's been this way from the start
It's like they're always trying to tear us apart
But we will stand strong, stand true
And everybody's gonna watch what we do
And they'll be awestruck saying aw shucks
They either got real good or they got real good luck
And I'd be lying if I said that I could take any more
Cause I've been on my own, trying like never before
And I was lying on the couch and there's this knock on the door
And it's like
All my friends
Woah, come right in
Woah, all my friends
We can take it all back again
Woah, put your hands on in
And lemme hear you say
Oh yeah
Lemme hear you say yeah
Another day, another chance
We got our card and we're going to the dance
We're gonna stay strong, hold true
And everybody's gonna watch what we do
And they'll be awestruck, saying aw shucks
They either got real good or they got real good luck
And I'd be lying if I said that we could take any more
Cause we're about to light a fire like never before
And if you're lying on the couch and there's a knock on the door
It's like
All my friends
Woah, come right in
Woah, all my friends
We can take it all back again
Woah, put your hands on in
And lemme hear you say
Oh yeah
All my friends
Woah, come right in
Woah, all my friends
We can take it all back again
Woah, put your hands on in
And lemme hear you say
Oh yeah
Lemme hear you say yeah
We'll always be young at heart
And nothing's ever gonna tear us apart
Because we stand strong, stand true
And everybody's gonna watch what we do
And they'll be awestruck saying aw shucks
They either got real good or you know what
All my friends
Woah, come right in
Woah, all my friends
We can take it all back again
Woah, put your hands on in
And lemme hear you say
All my friends
Woah, come right in
Woah, all my friends
We can take it all back again
Woah, put your hands on in
And lemme hear you say
Oh yeah
Lemme hear you say yeah
4. House Wren
I'm a house wren hunting for a house
I haven't found one, I'm on the lookout
For a home to call my own
A private residence
Through the grapevine I heard an empty gourd
Is hanging up somewhere on some old lady's porch
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go
To my new humble abode
I'm gonna sing
At the top of my lungs
'Cause it's a beautiful day
I'm gonna spread my wings
'Cause as far as I know
I am halfway home
I'm a house wren who needs a summer home
A country farm house or a quiet bungalow
Not too big, and not too small
First-rate real estate
I got my eyes peeled for a window box
An old tin can, a boot or a flower pot
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go
To my new humble abode
I'm gonna sing
At the top of my lungs
'Cause it's a beautiful day
I'm gonna spread my wings
'Cause as far as I know
I am half way home
I'm a house wren still hunting for a house
But I got a song and a lot to sing about
I'll pack my bags and off I'll go (off I'll go)
Because you know
I'm gonna sing
At the top of my lungs
'Cause it's a beautiful day
I'm gonna spread my wings
I'm on top of the world
And it's a beautiful thing
I'm gonna sing
At the top of my lungs
'Cause it's a beautiful day
I'm gonna spread my wings
'Cause as far as I know
I am half way home
I am half way home
5. Not All Heroes Wear Capes
He doesn't fight crime or wear a cape
He doesn't read minds or levitate
But every time my world needs saving, he's my superman
Some folks don't believe in heroes 'cause they haven't met my dad
He loves his workshop and rock and roll
He's got a hot rod and a heart of gold
And you could say he's a man of few words, but he talks a lot within
And even though I'm a little taller, I still look up to him
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me
Rust-ridden fenders, and doors full of dings
Somehow he can fix about anything
I didn't think he knew how to cry till our dog died that year
He doesn't always say I love you, but I can hear him loud and clear
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me
6. Montana
A fifteen year old kid from Saint Paul
Hopped on a train and headed west
Got a job at a Saint Mary restaurant
Washing dishes and making friends
The years went by like the seasons
And they brought him a lifetime of joy
He bought ten or twelve acres of heaven
With a paradise vantage point
And he built a cabin at the foot of the mountains
That stole his heart when he was a boy
On North Fork Road you're almost home
Get lost in Montana
Where your heart can finally roam
Get lost in Montana
Where the mountains call you home
Get lost forever in Montana
His son worked hard in West Glacier
His daughter sold souvenirs
And he always went back to Polebridge
With his family every year
To his green tin roof in the Rockies
And his sky so full of stars
His spirit lives in these mountains
Where Montana first stole his heart
On North Fork Road you're almost home
Get lost in Montana
Where your heart can finally roam
Get lost in Montana
Where the mountains call you home
Get lost forever in Montana
Two words on a bumper sticker
Were all I needed to read
I found myself for the first time
When Montana enchanted me
So get lost in the Big Sky country
Where adventure calls your name
Every moment is worth more than diamonds
When you spend time in the treasure state
So get lost in the Big Sky country
And let your heart lead the way
7. Lucid Dream
I am a light sleeper
But I am a heavy dreamer
My imagination gives me wings
And I can go anywhere
And when I wander away, to some other place
I'm suddenly there, way up in the air
Where passenger trains catch fire and fill the sky with flames
And that black rabbit of death
Wakes up in a breath, of beautiful dreams
My heartache it seems, so terribly vain
Where fire and diamonds fall like rain
Do you believe in endless miracles?
Do you believe in the impossible?
Do you believe sleep is a time machine?
Do you believe in curiosity?
Do you believe in what you cannot see?
Do you believe life is a Lucid Dream?
Well that's how you study the stars
That's how you study the stars
And that's how you know them by heart
Life is a Lucid Dream
Such is the path of a dreamer
I find my way by moonlight
My imagination gives me wings
And I can go anywhere
And when I wander away, to some other place
I'm suddenly there, way up in the air
Where passenger trains catch fire and fill the sky with flames
And that black rabbit of death
Wakes up in a breath, of beautiful dreams
My heartache it seems, so terribly vain
Where fire and diamonds fall like rain
Do you believe in endless miracles?
Do you believe in the impossible?
Do you believe sleep is a time machine?
Do you believe in curiosity?
Do you believe in what you cannot see?
Do you believe life is a Lucid Dream?
Well that's how you study the stars
That's how you study the stars
And that's how you know them by heart
Life is a Lucid Dream
Well that's how you study the stars
That's how you study the stars
And that's how you know them by heart
Life is a Lucid Dream
I am a light sleeper
But I am a heavy dreamer
8. Always
When the road is long
And your strength is gone
Remember I am just a prayer away
When the way is hard
And you are faint of heart
Remember I am just a prayer away
Hold fast, I'll guide you through the night
And fear not for I am by your side
Listen through the rain
And you can hear the angels say
Help is on the way
The moment you begin to pray
When the thunders roar
You don't need to be afraid
I'll lead you through the storm
So please remember when I say
I'm with you always
When you are worn out
And you are let down
Remember I am just a prayer away
When every door is locked
And you feel so lost
Remember I am just a prayer away
Hold fast, I'll guide you through the night
And fear not for I am by your side
Listen through the rain
And you can hear the angels say
Help is on the way
The moment you begin to pray
When the thunders roar
You don't need to be afraid
I'll lead you through the storm
So please remember when I say
I'm with you always
Come and walk with me, yeah
Come and talk with me, yeah
Soar on eagles' wings
Run and I'll be there
Listen through the rain
And you can hear the angels say
Help is on the way
The moment you begin to pray
When the thunders roar
You don't need to be afraid
I'll lead you through the storm
So please remember when I say
I'm with you always
I'm with you always
9. Cloud Nine
Pull the moon down with a lasso
Make your ceiling full of stars glow
I can sneak in through the window
And I could say it but we both know
You got me floatin' on cloud nine
Look up when the world gets you down
And you're gonna get by
Hang in when the world counts you out
And you're gonna be fine
Sometimes that's life,
Some days nothing ever goes right
But when your hand is in mine
You got me floatin' on cloud nine
Meet the one who makes your heart stop
Find a diamond in a gift shop
Live a little, love a whole lot
And you'll be shouting from the rooftop
You got me floatin' on cloud nine
Look up when the world gets you down
And you're gonna get by
Hang in when the world counts you out
And you're gonna be fine
Sometimes that's life,
Some days nothing ever goes right
But when your hand is in mine
You got me floatin' on cloud nine
Hey baby are we almost there yet?
And how much cooler could my life get?
Take my hand and take a deep breath
And we'll ride off into the sunset
Look up when the world gets you down
And you're gonna get by
Hang in when the world counts you out
And you're gonna be fine
Sometimes that's life,
Some days nothing ever goes right
But when your hand is in mine...
Look up when the world gets you down
And you're gonna get by
Hang in when the world counts you out
And you're gonna be fine
Sometimes that's life,
Some days nothing ever goes right
But if your hand is in mine
I'll be floatin' on cloud nine
For the rest of my life
I'll be floatin' on cloud nine
For the rest of my life
10. Winners Never Quit
I've had some bummer days
But I ain't lookin' back
I've made a few mistakes
But I'm on the right track
I got somewhere to be
Gotta hurry so I'll make
My date with destiny
'Cause I don't wanna be late
Here we go
I might take my time
'Cause I find the fable had it right
Slow and steady wins the race
And I might lag behind
But I swear I'll cross the finish line
Movin' at a steady pace
I'll give it all I've got
I don't have a lot
But I know a little goes a long way
The truth is hard to face
But I can take a hit
I've lost in many ways
But a winner don't quit
My head is in the game
And the move is mine to make
But I am not afraid
'Cause I'll fight the good fight
I got somewhere to be
Gotta hurry so I'll make
My date with destiny
'Cause I don't wanna be late
Here we go
I might take my time
'Cause I find the fable had it right
Slow and steady wins the race
And I might lag behind
But I swear I'll cross the finish line
Movin' at a steady pace
I'll give it all I've got
I don't have a lot
But I know a little goes a long
I'll give it all I've got
I don't have a lot
But I know a little goes a long way
I got somewhere to be
Gotta hurry so I'll make
My date with destiny
'Cause I don't wanna be late
11. Madeline Island
We bought a tent and some sleeping bags
And we jumped in the truck
North bound on I-35
Before the sun came up
We stopped for lunch in Kanow Park
Passing through Duluth
Rolled into Bayfield, Wisconsin
And there she was
Madeline Island
We left our cares on the mainland
Boarded a ferry boat
We saw La Pointe for the first time
And we felt right at home
Drove out to Big Bay State Park
Picked out our campsite
We settled in underneath the stars
And there we were
Out there in the great Lake Superior
Right across the bay
We sat back, put our feet up and there we were
Half a world away
Where the waves turned the cliffs into sea caves
With every passing day
It was all a blur, but there we were
On Madeline Island
Madeline Island
We left our shadows on the lake shore
We soaked up all the sights
About drowned in a downpour
But for the northern lights
We shot the breeze under pine trees
And sat around the fire
We hit the hay beneath the Milky Way
And there we were
Out there in the great Lake Superior
Right across the bay
We sat back, put our feet up and there we were
Half a world away
Where the waves turned the cliffs into sea caves
With every passing day
It was all a blur, but there we were
On Madeline Island
Out there in the great Lake Superior
Right across the bay
We sat back, put our feet up and there we were
Half a world away
Where the waves turned the cliffs into sea caves
With every passing day
It was all a blur, but there we were
On Madeline Island
Madeline Island
There we were on Madeline Island
(We made a memory
That will always last
But we went on that trip
Just the three and Max)
12. Be Brave
In a basement of an empty house
I slept on the floor like a vagrant
I braved a Minnesota winter night
And drove to a movie feeling lonely
And as I thawed my heart out by the light
Of the silver screen
I was unaware that you were there
In the dark
A silhouette was climbing up the stairs
And what I thought in the parking lot
Was like I just wanna know your name
I drove away with not much to say
But in my hand I held the paper bird
And written on it were the words
"Be brave"
Wildflower knew I wasn't well
But on the kitchen floor I got better again
I grabbed my keys and drove toward a star
And there I was understood for the first time in my life
Cause that's when I was introduced to true serendipity
I knew it when you showed up again
In the snow yeah I was always told
Your heart is where you're home
And what I thought in the coffee shop
Was like the last eight hours was a dream
I drove away with not much to say
But in my hand I held a paper bird
And written on it were the words
And in my mind
After all this time I think
"Ain't life beautiful and strange?"
I'm blown away
With no words to say
Cause I'll forever be amazed
How I learned the meaning of the phrase
"Be brave"
"Be brave"
"Be brave"
"Be brave"
13. New York City
I'm digging through the glove box
I thought I had a map in here
The driver's door doesn't lock
I bought the car my junior year
There's candy in my backpack
And you can pick our soundtrack
We're heading for the East Coast tonight
So pack your bags and hold on tight
Cuz we're taking off
We're taking off
Run away with me
We're on the way to New York City
Take my hand and see
Manhattan never looked so pretty
Travel light and see the world right
You'll never know if you never go so
Run away with me
And say hello to New York City
Feet up on the dashboard
We're driving with the windows down
Did you forget your phone cord?
We'll buy one in the next small town
Get dinner at an IHOP
A shower at a truck stop
We'll listen to some Johnny Cash
Take my hand and don't look back
Cuz we're movin' on
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
We're movin' on
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Run away with me
We're on the way to New York City
Take my hand and see
Manhattan never looked so pretty
Travel light and see the world right
You'll never know if you never go so
Run away with me
And say hello to New York City
Run away
Run away
Run away
Run away
Run away with me
We're on the way to New York City
Take my hand and see
Manhattan never looked so pretty
Travel light and see the world right
You'll never know if you never go so
Run away with me
Stroll the midtown streets
And tell me that you don't feel giddy
Lady Liberty
Ain't throwing us a wink or is she
Travel light and see the world right
You'll never know if you never go so
Run away with me
And say hello to New York City
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Say hello to New York City
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Say hello to New York City
14. Firebird
We used to talk all night and not say a word
When I would hop into your red Firebird
And, man alive, we would drive just to drive around town
'Cause in your car we understood and figured out
That everything changes
Everything changes
Tell me why I look back and I wanna cry
Sometimes I feel like we grew up too fast
You and I had the time of our younger lives
Sometimes I sigh and think about the past
But it's alright, cause everything changes
A basement full of boys building homemade bombs
AJ cut his finger and said "go get your mom"
I saw it all through the windshield of my white truck, Troy
Lotsa ups, lotsa downs, lots of growing up
'Cause everything changes
Everything changes
Tell me why I look back and I wanna cry
Sometimes I feel like we grew up too fast
You and I had the time of our younger lives
Sometimes I sigh and think about the past
But it's alright, cause everything changes
Hey Billy, remember when
It was just us (it was just us)
Pretending we were Nash and Coral
On the school bus (on the school bus)
I wouldn't change a thing, 'cause everything changes (changes...)
Life is different now and that's okay with me
I moved away and you started a family
But deep inside you and I are still the same kids
'Cause you're my brother and that won't ever change
Even though everything changes
Tell me why I look back and I wanna cry
Sometimes I feel like we grew up too fast
You and I had the time of our younger lives
Sometimes I sigh and think about the past
But it's alright, yeah it's alright
There's a new guest room in my parents' home
The carpet got replaced a couple years ago
Because it isn't my bedroom anymore
There's new photographs on the freezer door
But it's alright, 'cause everything changes
(Everything changes)
We should talk all night and not say a word
('Cause everything changes)
Let me hop into your red Firebird again
15. Cinematic
Go, play!
Your life is a matinee
In a galaxy far, far away
And your debut is a sold out show, yeah
It's a blockbuster movie and you play the lead role
And right out at the opening scenes
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
Your worse critics are sitting up front
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
You'll be in a league of your own
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home
So go get 'em and give it some passion
Quiet on the set
Lights, camera, action!
With all your heart and soul
Dream big and you can feel the magic
Let the camera roll
Woah, your charm is automatic
Make your cameo
Be yourself
And don't be so dramatic
Go and steal the show
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic
Go and steal the show
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic
Go, play!
Plot twist, it's a trilogy
Cause your life is a thriller
We're dying to see
Your debut is a sold out show, yeah
It's an epic adventure
And you play the hero
And right out at the opening scenes
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
Your worse critics are sitting up front
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
You'll be in a league of your own
You'll be stealing their hearts taking Oscars home
So go get 'em and give it some passion
Quiet on the set
Lights, camera, action!
With all your heart and soul
Dream big, and you can feel the magic
Let the camera roll
Woah, your charm is automatic
Make your cameo
Be yourself, and don't be so dramatic
Go and steal the show
Woah, cause life is cinematic
Get a top hat and a rabbit
With the crowd and make your magic
Turn the lights down low
(And your dreams will come true)
(May the force be with you)
Knock 'em dead
Go and steal the show
Woah, cause life is cinematic
(Go play!)
'Cause your life is a movie
(Go play!)
Follow your dreams, cause your life is a movie
(Go play!)
Go get 'em and give it your all
Follow your dreams, cause life is cinematic
Coco Moon (2023)
1. Adam, Check Please
I said, "Hey, I'm looking for Casey Connor
Here's my resume
I'm looking for a part-time job
And I can start today
Well, I heard you needed some help in frozen
With Eric leavin' soon"
My boss shook my hand
And I began that Monday after school
That Monday after school
So thank you kindly
I owe ya, Hy-Vee
Eatin' cold pizza in the break room
Feelin' kinda small
A skinny kid with a crooked tie
My name tag said it all
It said, "Adam, Frozen, 1 Years of service"
Heh, but I felt like a man
And I made it rain when payday came
'Cause that was all I had
So thank you kindly
I owe ya, Hy-Vee
Yeah, I owe ya
Yeah, I owe ya, Hy-Vee
Adam, check please (Ooh)
Da dada da da dada
Yeah, I'll be filling up thе Cool Whip
(Adam, check pleasе)
If the lines are gettin' long
You know that you can call me
(Adam, check, Adam, check please)
Over the intercom
And I'll be there in a jiffy
Adam, check please (Ooh) (Help is on the way)
Help is on the way (Da dada da da dada)
Help is on the way
Help is on the way (Yeah, I'll be filling up the Cool Whip)
Help is on the way (Adam, check please)
Help is on the way (Da dada da da dada)
Help is on the way (Everything is beautiful)
Help is on the way (Adam, check, Adam, check please)
Help is on the way (Yeah, I promise I'm on the way)
Help is on the way
Help is on the way (when you fall)
I'll be there in a jiffy
Because, stocking shelves was how I learned
To do my level best and take pride in my work
'Cause you never know when it's your turn
To climb the ladder of success
Show the world what you do best
Yeah, you were made for this
Hey, I'm looking for Casey Connor
It seems like yesterday
I paid my dues in frozen foods
And I just wanna say
God bless the helpful smile in every aisle
I couldn't ask for more
And I'm glad I got my first real job
Working in this grocery store
In this grocery store
In this grocery store
So thank you kindly
I owe ya, Hy-Vee
Yeah, I owe ya
(Woo)
(Ooh)
Don't stop until you reach the top
Climb the ladder of success
Show the world what you do best
Yeah, you were made for this
So chase your passion and not your paycheck
Be proud of what you have
And put in the work until your signature
Becomes an autograph (Oh, oh)
Adam, check please
Help is on the way (Ooh)
Help is on the way (Da dada da da dada)
Help is on the way
Help is on the way (Yeah, I'll be filling up the Cool Whip)
Help is on the way (Adam, check please)
Help is on the way (I'm on my way)
Help is on the way (I'm filling up the Cool Whip)
Help is on the way (Adam, check, Adam, check please)
Help is on the way
Help is on the way (Yeah, I promise I'm on the way)
Help is on the way (Everything is beautiful)
Help is on the way
Now, that friendly smile in every aisle guaranteed
(Everything is beautiful)
(Help is on the way, help is on the way, help is on the way)
(when you fall)
That your day was breezy
(Help is on the way)
All those hours and store-bought flowers set me free
(Everything is beautiful)
(But help is on the way, help is on the way, help is on the way)
(Everything is beautiful)
And freedom meant the world to me
(Help is on the way)
The friendly smile in every aisle guaranteed
(Everything is beautiful)
(Help is on the way, help is on the way, help is on the way)
(Ooh, da dada da da dada)
That your day was breezy
(Help is on the way)
(Yeah, I'll be filling up the cooler)
All those hours and store-bought flowers set me free
(But help is on the way, help is on the way, help is on the way)
And freedom meant the world to me
(Help is on the way) (Cool Whip)
But help is on the way
2. Under the Circus Lights
Once upon a summer, a travelling circus came to town
From the land down under
And I was filled with wonder
When I saw the girl on the flying trapeze
Tear through the air with the greatest of ease
I got cotton candy and then in a daze, I met her gaze
And she winked right at me
And my heart pounded madly
When I saw the girl on the flying trapeze
Capture the crowd with the greatest of ease
She was a light in a dark lullaby
That girl was raised by a butterfly
I swear when I caught her eye, I could almost fly
And under the circus lights
I must have fallen in love that night
Lighter than a feather
But careful as with a heavy heart
She seemed to fall forever
And then I wondered whether
I noticed the girl on the flying trapeze
Blink back a tear with the greatest of ease
And she took my breath away
Oh, so grand and graceful
Confetti rained as she climbed through the air
Like a homesick angel
She makes heartache painful
I thought as the girl on the flying trapeze
Melted my heart with the greatest of ease
Ladies and gentlemen
Welcome to the most spectacular show on Earth
(And she took my breath away)
I was so enamored
(And she took my breath away)
All that glitz and glamor
(And she took my breath away)
I was so enamored
And that’s how the girl on the flying trapeze
Knocked me off my feet with the greatest of ease
And then with a charming sweetness
She smiled and waved and took a bow
For a crowd stunned speechless
And I was charmed to pieces
When the girl on the flying trapeze
Magically dissolved like a song on the breeze
And simply broke my heart with the greatest of ease
We shook the floor with a roar of applause
She seemed to drown in the oohs and aahs
I hung around 'til the clowns
Tore the big top down
And soon it was almost dawn
I looked and looked but the girl was gone
Deep down, I felt kinda blue for a day or two
Then clear as a bell, I knew
I would run away with the circus too
3. Kelly Time
Well, video tapes and ice skates
Are beautiful things
Like a birthday card for Johnny
And a pair of angel wings
You were trying to light a fire
And all you wanted was a match
But you knew I didn't have one
So it was odd that you should ask
No, it wasn't just the plane crash
That shook you to the core
But the very thought of losing her
That made it all worth dying for
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
We both washed up on that island
All alone without a friend
Thinking you and I were gonna die there
And that would be the end
But as the weeks turned into months
I saw you overcome your fears
And as we became companions
All those months turned into years
When we would talk and talk for hours
You would make sure I felt heard
Cuz you knew what I was saying
Though I never said a word
Ooh
I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
Ooh
Yeah I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
After fifteen hundred days
You and me escaped to sea
And I knew that you still loved the girl
From Memphis, Tennessee
Out there on that lonely ocean
We met a passing humpback whale
Cause all the way from Bakersfield
The tide gave us a sail
And just like that, it happened
The waves took me away
And I'm sorry, I'm so sorry
That you lost a friend that day
Ooh
I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
Ooh
Yeah I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
Well, you and me went on a journey
Full of tragedy and pain
But I'm grateful I was with you
Through the sunshine and the rain
And when I wonder where you are now
I'll probably never know
But my friend, I hope you made it
And somehow, you finally made it home
I have an ocean worth of questions
But if I do know one thing
It's that the sun will rise tomorrow
And who knows what the tide could bring?
Goodbye, my friend
I'll never forget you
Hey Kelly, are you there? Pick up!
I know I said I'd be back
And like that, nobody knew where I was at
All my logic said I would never see you again
After four years of missing you so bad
But here I am
And now I have to learn to let you go
Even though
I love you more than you’ll ever know
I'm getting used to half a heart and the way things are
But Kelly, I never should've gotten out of the car
I'm sorry
Ooh
I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
Ooh
Yeah I'm ready for anything
Ooh
Who knows what the tide could bring
I'm sorry for everything
But nobody knows what the tide could bring
You know?
Nobody knows what the tide could bring
Video tapes and ice skates
Are beautiful things
Like a pocket watch on Kelly Time
And a pair of angel wings
Oh and the birthday card to Johnny
It made me realize
That the most beautiful thing in the world
Is, of course, the gift of life
The most beautiful thing in the world
Is to be so wonderfully alive
4. Field Notes
We were heading on home, Diesel 'n me
Down an old gravel road way out in the country
Tuckered out after working the fields all day
When all of a sudden, off like a shot
That dog took off running, barkin' his head off
Wherever he went, he went like there was hell to pay
So lickety-split, I crashed through the fields
Chasin' after that hound and I was hot on his heels
When we both went over the edge of a deep ravine
As I crawled up the bank cold and soaked to the bone
A glint caught my eye from the mud where it shone
Something was buried there alongside the stream
Now the middle of a field is a pretty odd place to find
Some kind of trunk or a chest or a crate
But buried under the earth, I saw a corner exposed
No, there wasn't a map or a note or a key
It was clearly forgotten just waiting for me
Like I was supposed to find it there right under my nose
It had laid there for years, deep in the dirt
So I dug it out and wiped my hands on my shirt
I pried up the lid and excitedly peered inside
And what I saw was a sight to behold
'Cause that tattered old trunk was crammed full of gold
My eyes bugged out, it was enough to make a grown man cry
Big golden bricks with a shimmery sheen
They were a staggering sight to a poor boy like me
And right then and there, I knew what I had to do
So with a smile, I sold what little I had
I gave my pots and my pans to my mom and my dad
And then I bought that field
'Cause it was my dream come true
And then full of joy, I said goodbye to my shack
It wasn't much of a home so I never looked back
And I never questioned the choice I happily made
I said, "I need that field whatever it takes"
You might call it foolish but I call it faith
Trusting in God so gladly, you can hardly wait
And that's how I learned how a rich fella accounts
His treasure in heaven, not under the ground
'Cause betting the farm is well worth the risk
To carefully keep such a beautiful gift that's yours forever
It's a pretty good deal
There's a couple of things more precious than gold
One is your heart and the other's your soul
And you've got something you need that nobody can steal
It's a fable, you see and the moral is this
Your heart's with your treasure, wherever it is
And trust me when you dig, a treasure will be revealed
And you never know what could be buried in the middle of a field
5. Sons of Thunder
We are the new sons of thunder
We are uncrushable diamonds of light
We are the daughters of wonder
And when we leave the Earth
With a shower of sparks
We'll meet in the sky and we'll walk among the stars
When we walk among the stars
The pleasure will be ours
And with young unbroken hearts
We'll walk among the stars
'Cause we belong
Above the heavens and beyond
Oh, we are the odd music makers
We are the dreamers of unusual dreams
We all face the forces of nature
But bravely, we'll take great leaps of faith
And then just like that we'll walk upon the waves
'Cause we belong out on the ocean and beyond
We'll fly
We'll fly
We'll fly
(In the twinkling of an eye)
You and I, we'll fly
We are the heirs of adventure
And we are explorers of wondrous new worlds
We are the gifted inventors
And even though we are strange and exquisitely scarred
We won't need to pretend to be anything we aren't
When we walk among the stars
The pleasure will be ours
And with young unbroken hearts
We'll walk among the stars
Filled with the fierceness of tigers
We're all too familiar with the fires of life
But we are resilient survivors
And one day, we'll be free of nefarious schemes
Of cruel twists of fate and evil kings and queens
'Cause we belong between the sunrise and beyond
We'll fly
(In the twinkling of an eye)
We'll fly
We'll fly
(In the twinkling of an eye)
You and I, we'll fly
Sons of thunder, feel the wonder
You were made to run and not be faint
So take heart, wild one, for there is a God
Who loves you to death, no matter what you've done
So don't lose hope 'cause He will lead you home
Yeah, we serve a God
Who loves us to death, no matter what we've done
So don't lose hope 'cause He will lead us home
We'll fly
We'll fly
We'll fly
(In the twinkling of an eye)
You and I, we'll fly
When we walk among the stars
The pleasure will be ours (We'll fly)
And with young unbroken hearts
We'll walk among the stars (We'll fly)
6. The Tornado
It was just startin' to drizzle as I walked out the door
But I've delivered papers in the rain like that before
3:30 in the morning, I was happy as a lark
As I grabbed my bike and rode into the dark
I peddled through the neighbourhood, the weather on my mind
The wind was pickin' up and howling louder all the time
The sky churned like a cauldron and the distant thunder roared
And I knew that I was in for quite a storm
A little rain never hurt no one, so I kept pressing on
And I tried to tell myself, "It's always darkest before the dawn"
Lightning struck an oak tree as I leapt off my bike
The sirens started wailing but there was no good place to hide
I knew without a doubt, there was a twister touching down
So I crawled into a culvert to wait it out
The little bit of courage I had left was almost gone
But I tried to tell myself, "It's always darkest before the dawn"
And then the nightmare started, it got deafeningly loud
Every fibre in me screamed out but I couldn't make a sound
The whirling of a vortex, a violent carousel
It sounded like a freight train was dragging me to hell
And this was my prayer
Save me from this terrible nightmare
That was when I saw my family with my eyes shut real tight
Would they know how much I loved them if this was how I died?
No, I vowed I'd not be murdered by a monster in the sky that night
But if I went home to heaven, at least that's where I'd belong
Yeah, I tried to tell myself, "It's always darkest before the dawn"
So I kept hanging on (Ooh)
(Ooh) I kept hanging on
(Ooh)
The shadows slowly melted as I was hunkered down
'Til at last, the worst was over, the storm was dying out
I crept out of that culvert and I went weak in the knees
'Cause what I saw was a somber sight to see
There was nothing but destruction and wreckage in that town
Cars were upside down and houses levelled to the ground
A twisted trampoline was hangin' from the power lines
I blinked a tear back as I felt lucky to be alive
And that was how I learned to live
When you can run but you can't hide
How to feel trapped in a tunnel but come out the other side
'Cause with all the stormy weather in the world
You learnt to take life one storm at a time
You don't have to be afraid
And now, when there's bad weather on the way, I stay calm
And I keep hanging on because it's always darkest before the dawn
And I keep hanging on
I keep hanging on
7. Vitamin Sea
Mmm, doo doo doo oo oo
I think highly of Hawaii
I got a cheap flight and a plan
So head's up Nancy, don't get antsy
While I'm working on my tan
Cuz it's crystal clear to me
A weekend in Waikiki is what I need
Yeah I could use a sip of island serenity
Cuz when I need a vacation
I need some vitamin sea
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Aloha and Mahalo
When I walk on the beach
I never wanna leave
Cuz when I get kinda salty
I need some vitamin sea
Yeah I gotta go now
Cuz I'm a little worn down
And I'm a little burned out
And I need a vacation
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Cuz when I get kinda salty
I need some vitamin sea
Mmm, do do do ooh oh
Sitting calmly by a palm tree
With a lemonade in my hand
I ain't concerned if I sunburn
I'll catch all the rays I can
Cuz when my gusto gets low
Then that's when I know
I have a tropical deficiency
And a little sand between my toes is the remedy
Cuz when I need a vacation
I need some vitamin sea
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Aloha and Mahalo
When I walk on the beach
I never wanna leave
Cuz when I get kinda salty
I need some vitamin sea
Yeah I gotta go now
Cuz I'm a little worn down
And I'm a little burned out
And I need a vacation
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Cuz when I get kinda salty
I need some vitamin sea
So BRB
I've gone coastal
Cuz when I feel a bit blue
I head for Honolulu
And I am happy as a clam
Mmm, doo doo doo oo oo
And so I'll put up my feet
And tell all my troubles to the ocean breeze
Cuz sitting on a beach is cheaper than therapy
And when I need a vacation
I think you'll know where I'll be
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Yeah the voice of the ocean
It speaks to my soul
And where my worries went
Well I guess, I don't know
So let the good tides roll
I need a vacation, need a vacation
Yeah I gotta go now
Cuz I'm a little worn down
And I'm a little burned out
And I need a vacation
Aloha
Let the good tides roll
Aloha
Let's go
Cuz when I get kinda salty
I need some vitamin sea
I need a vacation
I need some vitamin sea
I need a vacation
Da dada dada da da da
I'm on vacation
Da dada dada da da da
And I think I'm gonna stay forever
Da dada dada da da da
Yeah I'm on vacation
Da dada dada da da da
And I think I'm gonna stay forever
8. Dinosaur Park
Welcome to South Dakota
Here in early July
Tucked away in the Black Hills
On an especially starry night
A concrete green Brontosaurus
Has a subtle glint in her eye
'Cause under the moonlight
When the moment is right
Under the moonlight
Things come alive
In Dinosaur Park, long after dark
I wonder what happens there
When no one's around
Does some kind of magic fill the air?
I won't ever prove statues can move
But I'd like to think they do
So I make believe with all of my heart
(Oh, oh)
There's magic afoot unseen in the dark
In Dinosaur Park
Boy, I love Rapid City
And that hilltop of beasts
When I gaze up at that T-rex
It's like he's staring back at me
Yeah, those old dinosaur sculptures
Fill my heart with awe and intrigue
'Cause under the moonlight
When the moment is right
Under the moonlight
Things come alive
In Dinosaur Park, long after dark
I wonder what happens there
When no one's around
Does some kind of magic fill the air?
I won't ever prove statues can move
But I'd like to think they do
So I make believe with all of my heart
(Oh, oh)
There's magic afoot unseen in the dark
In Dinosaur Park
'Cause when the moon's sitting pretty above Rapid City
There's much more than meets the eye
And I can only imagine what strange things could happen
When nobody's on Skyline Drive
And when I leave Minnesota to see South Dakota
I got a lot of things on my mind
'Cause I can only imagine what strange things could happen
Up on top of that hill at night
What do dinosaurs talk about when they're alone?
Heh, before the sun comes up
And they turn back to stone
Do they look down on the city lights
Even though they don't bat an eye?
And then at night, when the moon is bright
Do they come alive?
I have a sneaking suspicion inside
'Cause in Dinosaur Park, long after dark
I wonder what happens there
When no one's around
Does some kind of magic fill the air?
I won't ever prove statues can move
But I'd like to think they do
I don't know how, and I don't know why
(Oh, oh)
But I get the feeling deep down inside
(Oh, oh)
There's magic afoot in the middle of the night
'Cause when the moon's sitting pretty above Rapid City
There's much more than meets the eye
And I can only imagine what strange things could happen
When nobody's on Skyline Drive
And when I leave Minnesota to see South Dakota
I got a lot of things on my mind
'Cause I can only imagine what strange things could happen
Up on top of that hill at night
In Dinosaur Park
In Dinosaur Park
9. Learn How to Surf
I spent the summer in Santa Cruz
And I met a blonde on beach with lots of quirky tattoos
She had that old movie quote, "We're gonna need a bigger boat"
Two tiny waves on her toes and turtle tracks on her collarbones
I asked her what they meant
And this is what she said
You gotta go with the flow 'cause the tides always turn
And sink or swim, divin' in is the best way to learn
Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn
And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse
Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
And I met a blonde on the beach with lots of quirky tattoos
She had a shark on her arm, a pirate shredin' the gnar
An octopus wearin' shades and seagull wings on her shoulder blades
I asked her what they meant
And this is what she said
You gotta go with the flow 'cause the tides always turn
And sink or swim, divin' in is the best way to learn
Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn
And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse
Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
(Go with the flow)
Then she said, "When you're sad and you feel alone
Write 'em down, all your worries and woes"
(Go with the flow)
"Then, fold 'em up, cork it shut and let that bottle go
And set your troubles afloat"
She told me, "Hey, seas the day, know the ocean by heart
And if it don't float your boat, learn to swim with the sharks
Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn
And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves
Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse
Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
10. The Meadow Lark
Upon a winding forest road
I met a soldier far from home
I saw he was my enemy
So I aimed at him and he at me
Prepared was I, but loath to shoot
And he, uncertain what to do
A cold sweat formed upon my brow
But we both kept rank and stood our ground
And then, the curious thing occurred
On wings arrived a tiny bird
And troubled not by war or peace
She sang for us a melody
I dared not move or look away
Lest my life, my foe would take
Yet in his eyes, I saw his fright
Just a boy like me afraid to die
The meadowlark sang on and on
Then more arrived and joined the song
And as I held my rival stare
A tremendous chorus filled the air
Then in my heart, as clear as day
I heard a gentle whisper say
My son, if my disciple be
Show grace and love your enemy
With swell of birds sung all around
Lowered I my rifle down
And as my foe took aim at me
I showed him yield on bended knee
He faltered then and shook with fear
And from his eye, he wiped a tear
His gaze was as a brothers bond
And then, he turned and he was gone
If I should live to see more days
I pray the Lord to guide my ways
With grace to love my enemy
For grace, my Savior showed to me
With grace to love my enemy
For grace, my Savior showed to me
11. My Muse
I remember when I saw you at the movies
And to me, you were a stranger in the room
But to my surprise, I met your eyes and that was when I knew
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
Yeah, without a doubt, I took you out for coffee
We sat for hours at a table made for two
And this is what I meant, sweet one I spent the whole day talking to
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
I love the lightness in your laughter and the sparkle in your eyes
It doesn't matter if it rains or shines 'cause I'll be by your side
You're the fire I admire and you'll always be my muse
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
It was all a blur, then there we were at the altar
You were mine and all my dreams were coming true
You know I meant it when I took your hand in mine and said, "I do"
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
But how the time does fly and years go by, it's crazy
We both got sick and hurt and sad a time or two
But how I love you more and more and after all that we've been through
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
I love the flowers in your footprints and the sparkle in your eyes
It doesn't matter if it rains or shines 'cause I'll be by your side
For the record, you're my treasure and you'll always be my muse
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
I'm not one to worry much about the future
But because you're mine, I got everything to lose
So I'll say it now before we're at the door that someday we'll walk through
And if I'm the only one left in the room
There's nowhere else I'll rather be than home with you
I love the springtime in your spirit and the sparkle in your eyes
It doesn't matter if it rains or shines 'cause I'll be by your side
I can say it, you're my favorite and you'll always be my muse
And I hope that in your heart, you know it's true
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than here with you
Coco Moon (Deluxe) (2024)
1. Boston (cover from Augustana)
In the light of the sun, is there anyone?
Oh, it has begun
Oh, dear, you look so lost
Eyes are red and tears are shed
This world you must have crossed
You said
"You don't know me and you don't even care"
Oh, yeah
And you said, "You don't know me
And you don't wear my chains"
Oh, yeah
That's what you said
Essential yet appealed
You carry all your thoughts
Across an open field
When flowers gaze at you
They're not the only ones
Who cry when they see you
You said
"You don't know me, you don't even care"
Oh, yeah
Well, you said, "You don't know me
And you don't wear my chains"
Oh, yeah
She said, "I think I'll go to Boston
I think I'll start a new life
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name
I'll get out of California, I'm tired of the weather
I think I'll get a lover and fly him out to Spain
Oh, yeah, and I think I'll go to Boston
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town to leave this all behind
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset
I hear it's nice in the summer, some snow would be nice"
Oh, yeah
You don't know me
And you don't even care, oh, yeah
Boston
Where no one knows my name
Where no one knows my name
Where no one knows my name
Oh, yeah
Boston
Where no one knows my name
2. Car Trouble
Hey, so it's a really long story
But I've been drivin' all afternoon
I've been drivin' all afternoon
But I hate to say it, I won't be there soon
And though I'm late, you know I just can't wait
To come home to my slice of heaven on toast
But my Grand Prix broke down without fail
Another flat tire and another nail
I miss your smile but this could take a while
'Cause this "Road Closed" sign says there's no way around
No, first I felt kinda sad but I said out loud
"You know, this isn't so bad?"
Your photograph on my dash knows it's true
It might take me forever, but I can't wait to see you
I've been trudgin' since 2 AM
On the side of this highway, 'cause back there when
I patched that flat, I ran on fumes
And that was a bad move 'cause yeah, I ran out of gas
The heavens opened, the rain came down
Now I'm soaked to the bone, but I'm homeward bound
So I just don't care how much I have to bear
'Cause you'll be there when I walk in through the door
So, down this road I will run and only stop to buy you
A bouquet for no reason
Hey, it's kinda crazy what daisies can do
It might take me forever, but I can't wait to see you
Well hey, I'd say that the real question is
Am I unavoidably detained
Or extremely fashionably late?
There ain't nothing ventured, nothing gained
It just really hasn't been my day
But, I'm on my way
Am I unavoidably detained
Or just unbelievably, insanely, fashionably late?
There ain't nothing ventured, nothing gained
It just really, truly, hasn't been my day
But, I'm on my way
If I blew in by daybreak, I'd be in luck
I'd hand you a coffee right when you woke up
But my ETA just jumped to MIA
And I'm so lost, my mind is startin' to stray
Let's say I fly to Kathmandu
To show the whole world I got a lot to prove
But all I find is all these highways wind
And lead back to my slice of heaven on toast
Oh, would your heart kinda glow if I held your hand
And I promised to stay home?
Hey, when I blow in that's the first thing I'll do
It might take me forever
It might take me forever
But I love you forever, and I can't wait to see you
Yeah
Woo! Hey, I'd say that the real question is
Am I unavoidably detained
Or extremely fashionably late?
There ain't nothing ventured, nothing gained
It just really, truly, hasn't been my day
But, I'm on my way
Am I unavoidably detained
Or just unbelievably, insanely, fashionably late?
There ain't nothing ventured, nothing gained
It just really, truly, hasn't been my day
But, I'm on my way, yeah
I've been drivin' all afternoon
But I hate to say it, I won't be there soon
SINGLES AND UNRELEASED
Lonely Lullaby
Symphony of silver tears,
Sing to me
And sooth the ring in my ears,
Overcast
These gloomy nights wear on,
But I'm holding fast
Because it's darkest just before the dawn.
I sang my princess fast asleep,
Cause she was my dream come true,
Oh Anne Marie, believe me, I loved you.
But now those lonely lullabies,
Just dampen my tired eyes,
Because I can't forget you.
Because I can't forget you.
I'll dissolve when the rain pours in,
When the nightmares take me,
I will scream with the howling wind,
Cause it's a bitter world and I'd rather dream.
Dizzy love
Turned a star lily pink,
And hung above
Our lids too flushed to blink,
But icy blue froze the fairytale cold,
Though I treasured you
And you sparkled with someone to hold.
I sang my princess fast asleep,
Cause she was my dream come true,
Oh Anne Marie, believe me, I loved you.
But now those lonely lullabies,
Just dampen my tired eyes,
Because I can't forget you.
Because I can't forget you.
I'll dissolve when the rain pours in,
When the nightmares take me,
I will scream with the howling wind,
Cause it's a bitter world and I'd rather dream.
I'll dissolve when the rain pours in,
When the nightmares take me,
I will scream with the howling wind,
Cause it's a bitter world and I'd rather dream.
And I'd rather dream.
Anne Marie, I'll never forget you.
Anne Marie, I'll never forget you.
Anne Marie, remember me?
I'll never forget you.
Anne Marie, remember me?
I'll never forget you.
Anne Marie, remember me?
I'll never forget you.
To The Sky
Shipwreck in a sea of faces
There's a dreamy world up there
Dear friends in higher places
Carry me away from here
Travel light, let the sun eclipse you
Cause your flight is about to leave
And there's more to this brave adventure
Than you'd ever believe
Birds-eye view, awake the stars cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky (you take to the sky)
On the hills of war and wonder
There's a stormy world up there
You can't whisper above the thunder
But you can fly anywhere
Purple burst of paper birds
This picture paints a thousand words
So take a breath of myth and mystery
And don't look back
Birds-eye view, awake the stars cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky (you take to the sky)
There's a realm above the trees
Where the lost are finally found
So touch your feathers to the breeze
And leave the ground
Birds-eye view, awake the stars cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky
You take to the sky.
Tokyo (with SEKAI NO OWARI)
Feels like I've been away for a thousand years
So tired of these airports and souvenirs
I shiver in the night and I think of you
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align
(when I'm in Tokyo)
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most
When I'm in Tokyo
(when I'm in Tokyo)
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast
When I'm in Tokyo
(when I'm in Tokyo)
Ooh, can't sleep the whole night through
Ooh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close
When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)
I wander all alone in the pouring rain
Ride shotgun on the wind in a bullet train
I shiver in the night and I think of you
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most
When I'm in Tokyo
(when I'm in Tokyo)
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast
When I'm in Tokyo
(when I'm in Tokyo)
Ooh, can't sleep the whole night through
Ooh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close
When I'm in Tokyo
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast
Ooh, can't sleep the whole night through
Ooh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close
When I'm in Tokyo (When I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (When I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (When I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (When I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (When I'm in Tokyo)
Peppermint Winter
There's the snow
Look out below
And bundle up
Cause here it comes
Run outside
So starry eyed
A snowball fight breaks out
And winter has finally begun
I twirl through the driveway with angelic grace
Till I slip on the sidewalk and fall on my face
This peppermint winter is so sugar sweet
I don't need to taste to believe
What's December without Christmas Eve
Hop in the sleigh
And we'll glide away
Into the night
And we'll sip on moonlight
Runny nose
My frosty toes
Are getting cold but I feel alive
So I smile wide
The snowflakes start falling and I start to float
Till my mean older brother stuffs snow down my coat
This peppermint winter is so sugar sweet
I don't need to taste to believe
What's December without Christmas Eve
All this holiday cheer
Heaven knows where it goes
But it returns every year
And though this winter does nothing but storm
The joy in my heart is ablaze and it's keeping me warm
It's keeping me warm
It's keeping me warm
I rip off the wrapping and tear through the box
Till I end up with 45 new pairs of socks
This peppermint winter is so sugar sweet
I don't need to taste to believe
What's December without Christmas Eve.
When Can I See You Again
When Can I See You Again?
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
Switch on the sky and the stars glow for you
Go see the world cause it's all so brand new
Don't close your eyes cause your future's ready to shine
It's just a matter of time, before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air you can't deny
It's been fun but now I've got to go
Life is way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
I gotta know, 'til then,
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
I gotta know, when can I see you again?
(When can I see you again?)
Joined at the hip, yeah your sidekick needs you
Life is a trip and the road map leads you
Look all around at the mountains you haven't climbed
It's just a matter of time, before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air you can't deny
It's been fun but now I've got to go
Life is way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
I gotta know, 'til then,
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
I gotta know,
When can I see you again?
Don't close your eyes 'cause your future's ready to shine
It's just a matter of time, before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air you can't deny
So let me know before I wave goodbye
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, it's been fun but now I've got to go
Life is way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
Tell me when
When can I see you again?
When can I see you again?
Tell me when
When can I see you again?
Shine Your Way (with Yuna)
Just before the dawn,
When the light's still gone,
Shine, shine your way,
And you may not know, where to go,
Shine, shine your way
Open road but it's still dark,
Build a fire from a spark,
And shine, shine your way,
Feed the feeling in your heart,
Don't conceal it then you'll start,
To find, find your way
No one can stop, what has begun,
You must believe when I say
All of your tears will dry faster in the sun,
Starting today,
Shine, shine, shine,
Shine your way
There's an open sky,
And a reason why,
You shine, shine your way,
There's so much to learn,
And now it's your turn,
To shine, shine your way
There's a feeling deep inside,
You can let it be your guide,
To find, find your way,
And there's no time for us to waste,
Got to take a leap of faith,
And fly, fly away
Don't have to walk,
Now you can run,
Nothing can get in your way
All of your tears will dry faster in the sun,
Starting today,
Shine, shine, shine,
Shine your way
Morning is breaking,
Darkness is fading,
We found a way to the light,
It's such a beautiful sight
Anytime, anywhere,
Turn around and I'll be there,
To shine, shine your way
Like a star burning bright,
Lighting up the darkest night,
I'll shine, shine your way
Now I can see,
You are the one,
Sent here to show me the way
All of our tears will dry faster in the sun,
Starting today,
Shine, shine, shine,
We're on our way,
Shine, shine, shine,
That's what we say,
Shine, shine, shine,
Shine your way
There's a reason why
You shine, shine your way
All of our tears will dry faster in the sun
Shine your way.
All About Us (by He is We feat. Owl City)
Take my hand, I'll teach you to dance
I'll spin you around, won't let you fall down
Would you let me lead? You can step on my feet
Give it a try, it'll be alright
The room's hush hush and now's our moment
Take it in, feel it all and hold it
Eyes on you, eyes on me
We're doing this right
'Cause lovers dance when they're feeling in love
Spotlight's shining, it's all about us
It's all about us
And every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt but
It's all about us
Suddenly, I'm feeling brave
I don't know what's got into me, why I feel this way
Can we dance real slow?
Can I hold you, can I hold you close?
The room's hush hush and now's our moment
Take it in, feel it all and hold it
Eyes on you, eyes on me
We're doing this right
'Cause lovers dance when they're feeling in love
Spotlight's shining, it's all about us
It's all about us
And every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt but
It's all about us
Do you hear that love? They're playing our song
Do you think we're ready? Oh I'm really feeling it
Do you hear that love?
Do you hear that love?
Do you hear that love? They're playing our song
Do you think we're ready yet? Oh I'm really feeling it
Do you hear that love?
Do you hear that love?
Do you hear that love? They're playing our song
Do you think we're ready yet? Oh I'm really feeling it
Do you hear that love?
Do you hear that love?
Lovers dance when they're feeling in love
Spotlight's shining, it's all about us
It's all about us
It's all (Do you hear that love?)
Every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt but
It's all about us
'Cause lovers dance when they're feeling in love
Spotlight's shining, it's all about us
It's all about us (Hey-ey-ey hey)
Every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt but
It's all
It's all about us
Paper Tigers
Well I've been huddled up alone
By the fire even though
I'm not exactly feeling cold
And I've been bundled up for days
Too confused to be amazed
At all the icy water in my veins
Why do I feel so alone?
Yeah I've been moving in and out
Of this old split-level house
And I'd just as soon burn the whole place down
Cause I quit working lumberyards
To build a mansion out of cards
But I feel thin behind these paper walls
Why do I feel so alone?
Cause the angriest bark is always worse than the bite
Like the ache in my chest that my heart didn't invite
But if the prettiest romance isn't perfectly right
That makes every love lost just a holiday every night
Well I've been painting through the night
In the basement out of sight
Brushing paper tigers black and white
Cause come tomorrow afternoon
I'll fill a helium balloon
And set them free into the baby blue sky
So they won&'t have to be alone
Cause the angriest bark is always worse than the bite
Like the ache in my chest that my heart didn't invite
But if the prettiest romance isn't perfectly right
That makes every love lost just a holiday every night
But when I close these heavy lids after dark
Each sweet dream is a target
And all my shots are so consistently wide of the mark
Cause the angriest bark is always worse than the bite
Like the ache in my chest that my heart didn't invite
But if the prettiest romance isn't perfectly right
That makes every love lost just a holiday every night
Just a holiday every night
Just a holiday every night
Just a holiday every night
Well I've been huddled up alone
By the fire even though
I'm not exactly feeling cold
But how my heartache hit the trail
When a paper tiger tail
Fluttered down, I guess I'll never know
Beautiful Mystery
When I'm dressed to the nines
I'm just a shirt and tie
With a taste for prestige
And beautiful mystery
But clever girls dressed to kill
Are pretty bittersweet
And better suited for grief
Than beautiful mystery
Oh beautiful mystery
Fly by feather,
This time I'm not ready to die
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Now or never,
Stand back cause I'm ready to fly
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
She enjoys it the most
With flowers in her hair
Dressing up like a ghost
For beautiful mystery
And so I kiss her goodnight
And stumble from the room
Mighty high on mystique
And beautiful mystery
Oh beautiful mystery
Fly by feather,
This time I'm not ready to die
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Now or never,
Stand back cause I'm ready to fly
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Fly by feather,
This time I'm not ready to die
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Now or never,
Stand back cause I'm ready to fly
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Fly by feather,
This time I'm not ready to die
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Now or never,
Stand back cause I'm ready to fly
But I lose myself
Oh, oh, I'm falling for you
Enchanted
There I was again tonight
Forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old tired, lonely place
Walls of insincerity
Shifting eyes and vacancy
Vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Your eyes whispered "have we met?"
Across the room your silhouette
Starts to make its way to me
The playful conversation starts
Counter all your quick remarks like
Passing notes in secrecy
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
Oh Taylor I was so enchanted to meet you too
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you too
The lingering question kept me up
2AM, who do you love?
I wondered till I'm wide awake
Now I'm pacing back and forth,
Wishing you were at my door
I'd open up and you would say,
Hey it was enchanting to meet you
Oh Taylor I was so enchanted to meet you too
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you too
This is me praying that
This was the very first page
Not where the story line ends
My thoughts will echo your name
Until I see you again
These are the words I held back
As I was leaving too soon
I was enchanted to meet you too
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone
Taylor I'll spend my whole life wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you too
I was never in love with someone else
I never had somebody waiting on me
Cause you were all of my dreams come true
And I just wish you knew
Taylor I was so in love with you.
Here's Hope
Everywhere, everybody needs a neighbor
Showing up when times get hard
But there's friends of sons and daughters
Saying grace without supper in your backyard
Who doesn't wanna be a hero?
At least a little bit of helping out
There's something you're never gonna help or change
But hunger's something we can turn around
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Showing up at your front door
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah what's everybody looking for
Here's your one chance to make a difference
Here's your one choice to give a helping hand
There's room at the table for more
Yeah here's hope... Yeah here's hope
There's a small town girl in third grade
Making sure her sisters get enough
She sees her mama working two jobs
Worrying and crying, doing everything but giving up
If a miracle's a gift when you need it
Then it's time for stepping in
Here's to families and kids
Wherever you live
Never ever wondering again
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Showing up at your front door
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah what's everybody looking for
Here's your one chance to make a difference
Here's your one choice to give a helping hand
There's room at the table for more
Yeah here's hope
Here's to going to bed not hungry
Here's to changing the story
Here's to bigger heart and brighter days
Let me hear you sing it for me
Let me hear you sing it for me
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Showing up at your front door
Here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah what's everybody looking for
Here's your one chance to make a difference
Here's your one choice to give a helping hand
There's room at the table for more
Yeah here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah here's hope (Here's hope)
Yeah here's hope.
The Joy in Your Heart
I'm the snow
Look out below
And bundle up
Cause here I come
Skies of grey
This holiday
But spirits shine so bright
They don't need the sun
Cause love is the fire
In your fireplace
And carefree are the snowflakes
That fall on your face
And although this winter
May bring us a storm
The joy in your heart
Keeps you warm
Yeah, the joy in your heart
Keeps you warm
Youtopia (by Armin Van Buuren)
I can feel you in the rising tide
Can you feel me by the fire side
From the moonlight
Through the cherry trees
Open the roof and take in the view
Cause you're my sweetest dream
Come true
Color the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Color the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Eternity (by Paul van Dyk)
When I lift off
When both my feet leave the ground
Will you be there where the skyline ends?
When I take flight
When the blackest night calls me home
Will you be there when dream begins?
The smallest drop in the ocean
Can start a wave of emotion
My dear I wish I could hold you
Safe in my arms from here to Eternity
Alone I know you'll be waiting
Where the moonbeams lean down to kiss me
Cause your beauty burns through the darkness
Crystal and clear from here to Eternity
When I let go, when I release all my cares
Will you be there where nightmare ends?
When I drift off
When the silver sun calls my name
Will you be there where the light begins?
The smallest drop in the ocean
Can start a wave of emotion
My dear I wish I could hold you
Safe in my arms from here to Eternity
Alone I know you'll be waiting
Where the moonbeams lean down to kiss me
Cause your beauty burns through the darkness
Crystal and clear, from here to Eternity
From here to Eternity
From here to Eternity
The smallest drop in the ocean
Can start a wave of emotion
My dear I wish I could hold you
Safe in my arms from here to Eternity
From here to Eternity
From here to Eternity.
Alligator Sky (with B.o.B.)
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
I'm a hundred thousand feet up
Galaxies above me
Addicted to the sky
Me and gravity be grudging
Cause gravity is nothing
And as I'm travelling through time,
I take my time for this discussion
Don't get distracted if things happen to get ugly
That just means things have to be adjusted
And when you understand, actually it's lovely
The sea is my champagne, so I tap into that bubbly
Trust me, don't let them intimidate you, really they just bluffing
Bad news, there is never interruption
But they miscalculated how we will erupt for the eruption
Light up the Richter scale all across the board
Make us play something lovely
Like we're conducted to find it reconstruction
So welcome to The Outer Limits, homie
You have been inducted, I mean abducted
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier
My imagination's taking me away
Reverie whispered in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
My imagination's taking me away
Yeah, well this is how I groove when I jam
Welcome to my world, It's a psychedelic trance
The moon and the stars are a band, so
Pull out the seat and watch the constellations dance
This probably wasn't in your plans
You woke up on Jupiter but fell asleep in France
The world is normal at glance
But you probably wouldn't notice till I land
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky
(Alligator sky)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
(Go, go)
Where was I when the rockets came to life
(Yeah)
And carried you away into the alligator sky
(Yeah, well this is how I groove when I jam)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead (Yeah)
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
(Well this is how I groove when I jam)
(Yeah)
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
Middledistancerunner (by Chicane)
Feel my heart
Feel my heart has turned to grey
Feel my heart
Feel my heart, it's turned to grey
I fall apart
Inside my heart you slipped away
I feel the same now
Feel my heart, it's slipped away
And now
You go away
Feel my heart
Feel my heart
Feel my heart, it's turned to grey
I fall apart (fall apart)
Inside my heart you slipped away
I feel the same now (feel the same)
Feel my heart, it's slipped away
In The Air (by Orjan Nilsen)
I'm gonna' to start on fire
Cause I can feel your eyes on me
You're burning with desire
And love is in the Air
Oh, oh, the sun's going down
Oh, oh, so turn up the sound
Oh, oh, your hearts gonna' pound
Cause love is in the air
Oh, oh, your heart's gonna pound
Cause love is in the air
We light up the night time
And we live in the dream life
We soak up the sunlight
And we live in the dream life
I'm leaving through the window
So I can hold you in my arms
We're crazy and we both know
That love is in the air
I'm gonna' to start on fire
Cause I can feel your eyes on me
You're burning with desire
And love is in the air
Oh, oh, the sun's going down
Oh, oh, so turn up the sound
Oh, oh, your hearts gonna' pound
Cause love is in the air
Oh, oh, the sun's going down
Oh, oh, so turn up the sound
Oh, oh, your hearts gonna' pound
Cause love is in the air
We light up the night time
And we live in the dream life
We soak up the sunlight
And we live in the dream life
We light up the night time
And we live in the dream life
We soak up the sunlight
And we live in the dream life
I'm gonna' to start on fire
Cause I can feel your eyes on me
You're burning with desire
And love is in the air.
Alive (by Schiller)
It gets cold the moment you close your eyes
And so terribly dark
It gets cold the moment I feel your pulse
With no blood in your heart
Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home
It gets cold the moment you see the light
With no love in your heart
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, when I'm lost and alone
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky
Hold me close and don't let me go
Spread your tiny wings cause you are flying high
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive
You make me feel alive
It gets real the moment you lose your grip
And life tears you apart
It gets real the moment you see the light
With no love in your heart
Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, when I'm lost and alone
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky
Hold me close and don't let me go
Spread your tiny wings cause you are flying high
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive
You make me feel alive
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, when I'm lost and alone
Oh, every night I can feel you
Oh, every night
Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky
Hold me close and don't let me go
Spread your tiny wings cause you are flying high
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive
That's My Jam (by Relient K feat. Owl City)
Turn up the record cause the song's just begun
I'm smashing pumpkins like it's November 1
Wish Britney'd hit me one more time on the phone
So tired of counting crows with Mr. Jones
My sister Hazel knows that it's all for you
Am I a blur or do you sing my song 2?
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Summertime
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Back in '99
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Our first dance
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, That's my jam
Jane's addicted and Alice is in chains
U2 like to move me in mysterious ways
We're chasing waterfalls and wonder walls
My Jewel, you were meant for me so save my soul
Add seven Mary three plus 98 degrees
Eve's 6 times 311, that's you and me
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Summertime
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Back in '99
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Our first dance
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, That's my jam
This blessed union of collective souls
Is the only world we know
This heart-shaped candle box burns for you alone
You outta know
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Summertime
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Feeling so sublime
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Boy 2 Man
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, My pearl jam
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Summertime
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Back in '99
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Take my hand
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Baby, you're my jam.
The First Noel (by TobyMac featuring Owl City)
Born is the King, born is the King
The first Noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Born is the King, born is the King
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the Earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Born is the King, born is the King
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
The love You shared, even scared
Oh, the shepherds they were so afraid
You flipped it all on that very first Christmas day
So I'ma yell Noel on the streets like a newsy
And sing Emmanuel 'til this Earth gotta lose me
Born is the King, born is the King
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel
Light of Christmas (feat. TobyMac)
Build a snowman with the wind at his back
Got the day planned and presents to wrap
Fight the windchill with all of my friends
Cause it's Christmas time again
Going downtown and spreading good cheer
Handing gloves out when we volunteer
For the children, grinning from ear to ear
Singing Christmastime is here
And everybody's like ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho
Four-wheel driving through the snow
Fighting the cold with some hot cocoa
Grabbing grandma, to the mall we go
And there's a man outside with a bucket and a bell
Wants to go home with a story to tell
And he's reminding us
That his Christmas got nothing to do
With living for himself, it's the...
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light me up, and I'll show you the way
Every year can't wait for Christmas day
Light me up, I've finally figured out
What Christmas is all about
Here's a gift card for your new winter coat
Cause the backyard is covered with snow
And the sleigh rides, they don't cost a cent
Yeah, it's Christmastime again
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light me up, and I'll show you the way
Every year can't wait for Christmas day
Light me up, I've finally figured out
What Christmas is all about
Do you hear the sound?
A thousand angels are singing out
To God Almighty we're bowing down
And that's what Christmas is all about
Do you hear the sound?
A thousand angels are singing out
To God Almighty we're bowing down
And that's what Christmas is all about!
Light me up, and I'll show you the way
Every year can't wait for Christmas day
Light me up, I've finally figured out
What Christmas is all about
And everybody's like
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light of Christmas shining through
Our eyes, our smiles, you know it could
Shine on through
All the good that we do for the people that don't have it so good
Light me up, I've finally figured out
What Christmas is all about
(For the people that don't have it so good)
I've finally figured out
What Christmas is all about.
Kiss Me Babe, It's Chrismas Time
Well it's Christmas time
And I'm warm inside
Despite the bitter cold
Cause you're here with me
And I guarantee
My heart is yours to hold
So we smile below
This mistletoe
As if we need a hint
And the falling snow
Well I bet it knows
How love can pull you in
Oh-ohh oh!
Little lights flash in your eyes
Glowing by the fireside
Leave the presents on the floor
Cause you're the one I'm waiting for
Oh let me lead the way
This holiday
Lets fly around the world tonight woah-oh yeah
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
I love the way you hold me tight oh-oh yeah
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Little lights flash in your eyes
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Can't fight the way I feel inside
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Oh let me lead the way
This holiday
Well it's Christmas time
And I'm warm inside
Despite the bitter cold
And it's crystal clear
That this Christmas cheer
Is healthy for the soul
Little lights flash in your eyes
Glowing by the fireside
Leave the presents on the floor
Cause you're the one I'm waiting for
Oh let me lead the way
This holiday, this holiday
Let's fly around the world tonight woah-oh
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
I love the way you hold me tight oh yeah
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Little lights flash in your eyes
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Can't fight the way I feel inside
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Oh let me lead the way
This holiday, this holiday
Let's fly around the world tonight woah-oh yeah
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
I love the way you hold me tight oh yeah
Kiss me babe, it's Christmas time
Clap Your Hands
I woke up with the sun today
Rolled out of bed and said
"I'm gonna have some fun today"
And that's just what I did
The birds were singing, "Come outside"
I felt giddy like a kid
If life is like a swimming pool
You know I'm jumping in
We've got the perfect summer day
So put me in your plans
You know that
This doesn't happen every day
So everybody, clap your hands
Cause when we
Raise 'em high, every hand in the sky
We're the super fans
Feeling great in the grandstands
Shout it out, make some noise, make it loud
Soaking up the lovely weather
Everything just comes together
I woke up feeling good today
My journey has begun
I gotta give a shout-out to
The green grass and the sun
It's a long way off, a tricky shot
But I know it can be done
Another day, another game
Another hole in one
Yeah!
We've got the perfect summer day
So put me in your plans
You know that
This doesn't happen every day
So everybody, clap your hands
Cause when we
Raise 'em high, every hand in the sky
We're the super fans
Feeling great in the grandstands
Shout it out, make some noise, make it loud
Soaking up the lovely weather
Everything just comes together
Lift 'em up, all our hands, all at once
We're the super fans
Feeling great in the grandstands
Keep 'em there, all our hands, in the air
We're wishing it could last forever
Baby, put your hands together
The weather's just so fine
Wish I could bottle time
'Cause if you only pause
You'll hear the crowd applaud
They're cheering for you now
Stand up and take a bow
You know that you deserve it
Today is picture perfect
Raise 'em high, every hand in the sky
We're the super fans
Feeling great in the grandstands
Shout it out, make some noise, make it loud
Soaking up the lovely weather
Everything just comes together
Clap our hands! Clap our hands! Clap our hands!
We're the super fans
Feeling great in the grandstands
Clap our hands! Clap our hands! Clap our hands!
We're wishing it could last forever
Baby, put your hands together
That's why we clap our hands
That's why we clap our hands
Live It Up
(Lets Live It Up)
(Lets Live It Up)
(Lets Live It Up)
(Lets Live It Up)
Lead the way, and lets get it started,
Seize the day, and reach for the sky,
Carry on, 'cause those broken hearted days are gone,
So wave good bye,
We're gonna blow up because we've got nothing to lose,
We're gonna rise up above when we've break all the rules,
We're gonna re-write the book 'cause its long over-due,
Tear up the script this is in 'cause its all up to you!
Because tomorrow, will show up on time,
Its gonna follow, the night of your life,
You know, tomorrow, begins when you say-
'Tomorrow is on it's way, so lets live it up today!'
Lets live it up today!
Pack your bags, adventure is waiting,
Gonna have, the ride of your life,
Smile wide, 'cause theres no debating,
It feels so right, so hold on tight!
We're gonna blow up because we've got nothing to lose,
We're gonna rise up above when we've break all the rules,
We're gonna re-write the book 'cause its long over-due,
Tear up the script this is in 'cause its all up to you!
Because tomorrow, will show up on time,
Its gonna follow, the night of your life,
You know, tomorrow, begins when you say-
'Tomorrow is on it's way, so lets live it up today!'
Today, lets live it up, lets live it up, today-ay-ay,
Lets live it up today!
Because tomorrow, will show up on time,
Its gonna follow, the night of your life,
You know, tomorrow, begins when you say-
'Tomorrow is on it's way, so lets live it up today!'
Tomorrow, will show up on time,
Its gonna follow, the night of your life,
You know, tomorrow, begins when you say-
'Tomorrow is on it's way, so lets live it up today!'
Lets live it up today-ay-ay,
Lets live it up today,
Lets live it up today,
We're gonna live it up today!
Snow, Snow, Snow (by Band of Merrymakers)
Snow
We want snow
We want snow
Snow
Snow
Welcome to our christmas party
Grab ya coat gonna have some fun
Time to get this season started
Raise ya cup cheers to everyone yeah
Jingle bell jingle bell let's sleigh
Yeah we've been waitin' so long
For the holiday yeah
Jingle bell jingle bell let's sleigh
Yeah we've been waitin' so long
Gotta celebrate
Cause we're wishin' for a blizzard and a pint of cheer
We're laughin' and clappin' this time of year yeah
Snow
We want snow
From New York to California here we go
Oh snow
We want snow
For the London Bridge and kids in Tokyo
Lookin up up up
For that frosty flaky stuff
Let it fall fall falltonight
Snow
We want snow
We want snow
Snow
Snow
Weatherman says a storm is coming
Temperature's gonna hit zero
Kids are staring out the window
Hoping jack frost nips their nose
Jingle bell jingle bell let's sleigh
yeah we've been waitin' so long
For the holiday yeah
Jingle bell jingle bell let's sleigh
yeah we've been waitin' so long
Gotta celebrate
Cause we're wishin' for a blizzard and a pint of cheer
We're laughin' and clappin' this time of year yeah
Snow
We want snow
From New York to California here we go
Oh snow
We want snow
For the London Bridge and kids in Tokyo
Lookin up up up
For that frosty flaky stuff
Let it fall fall fall
Tonight
Snow
We want snow
We want snow
Snow
Snow
When we wake up
It's all marshmallow white
Ain't this a wonderful life
Snow
We want snow
From New York to California here we go
Oh snow
We want snow
From London Bridge and kids in Tokyo
Lookin up up up
For that frosty flaky stuff
Let it fall fall fall
Tonight
Snow
We want snow
We want snow
Snow
Snow
Snow
We want snow
From New York to California here we go
Oh snow
We want snow
From London Bridge and kids in Tokyo
Lookin up up up
For that frosty flaky stuff
Let it fall fall fall
Tonight
Snow
We want snow
We want snow
Snow
Snow
When we wake up
It's all marshmallow white
Time for a snowball fight
Wonderfilled Anthem
Wonder if I gave an Oreo to the Big Bad Wolf,
how would the story go?
Would he still go huff and puff
or would he bring those pigs cool stuff
to decorate the deck he helped them build?
Would they not get killed?
Wonder if I gave an Oreo to a vampire in a creepy show,
would he not act so undead?
Would he thirst for milk instead?
I've just got this feeling that it might work out all right.
'Cause cream does wondrous things inside a chocolate sandwich dream.
If I gave 'em to great white sharks,
would they share 'em with baby seals?
Would they call up a giant squid for a friendly meal?
Wonder if I gave an Oreo
Wonder if I gave an Oreo
What if I gave an Oreo to you?
The Christmas Song
It's Christmas and we walk alone
Two strangers with no one to miss us
On our own, out in the cold
Trudging onward, braving a harsh winter storm
You and I met passing by, and now our spirits feel warm
I don't have anyone at home to talk to
And you don't have anything to do
So I'll spend my Christmas with you
I'll spend my Christmas with you
It's Christmas and we are in love
With the way that the soft snowflakes kiss us
From far above the blustery breeze
Trudging onward, braving a harsh winter storm
You and I met passing by, and now our spirits feel warm
I believe that Jesus is truly the only way
And I celebrate Christmas because it's his birthday
(it's his birthday)
I don't have anyone at home to talk to
And you don't have anything to do
So I'll spend my Christmas with you
I'll spend my Christmas with you
I'll spend my Christmas with you (ooh, ooh...)
I'll spend my Christmas with you (ooh, ooh...)
I'll spend my Christmas with you (ooh, ooh...)
Cactus In The Valley (Acoustic) (by Lights)
I never meant to wither
I wanted to be tall
Like a fool, left the river
And watched my branches fall
Old and thirsty, I longed for the flood to come back around
To the cactus in the valley, that's about to crumble down
And wipe the mark of sadness from my face
Show me that your love will never change
If my yesterday is a disgrace
Tell me that you still recall my name
So, the storm finally found me
And left me in the dark
In the cloud around me
I don't know where you are
If this whole world goes up in arms, all I can do is stand
And I won't fight for anyone
Until you move my hand
And wipe the mark of madness from my face
Show me that your love will never change
If my yesterday is a disgrace
Tell me that you still recall my name
Oh, here
In the shadows
Here I am
And I need someone by my side
It becomes so
Hard to stand
And I keep trying to dry my eyes
Come and find me
In the valley
And wipe the mark of sadness from my face
Show me that your love will never change
If my yesterday is a disgrace
Tell me that you still recall my name
And wipe the mark of madness from my face
Show me that your love will never change
If my yesterday is a disgrace
Tell me that you still recall my name
Humbug
That moment the first few flakes start falling
Is the moment before I burst into tears
'Cause snow in the air means Christmas shopping
And the thought of it all just stresses me out
Wo-oh-oe it's me
Wo-oh-oe it's me
Would she kinda like this canary yellow?
Or does she already own way too many scarves?
I could get her a backpack and something to carry
This is way too much pressure, it's breaking my heart
Wo-oh-oe it's me
Wo-oh-oe it's me
I'm ready to wrap that perfect Christmas gift
But I haven't found it yet
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you
So I'll give you my heart
I wander around the store again and again
But all I do is shrug
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you
And I'm ready to say, "Bah humbug!"
Bah-bah-bah-bah-bah humbug
I could get her a gift card to Olive Garden
But what if Red Lobster is way more her thing?
I don't even know
Well how 'bout a bike, or like a ukelele?
Or how 'bout I jump out the window?
Yeah, how 'bout I jump out the window?
Singing 'Joy to the World' face down in the snow!
I'm ready to wrap that perfect Christmas gift
But I haven't found it yet
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you
So I'll give you my heart, I hope it'll do
I wander around the store again and again
But all I do is shrug
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you
And I'm ready to say
I'll wrap myself in paper and sit under the tree
'Cause the best gift I can give you is this heart inside of me!
I'm ready to wrap that perfect Christmas gift
But I ain't found it yet!
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you (here's my heart)
So I'll give you my heart, I hope it'll do
I wander around the store again and again
But all I do is shrug
'Cause I don't have a clue what to get you
And I'm 'bout ready to say, "Bah humbug!"
Sorry for the hand towels!
Bah humbug!
Sorry for the Yankee candles!
Bah humbug!
Sorry for all this useless junk!
The best gift I have to give
Is my love
(Huh. I hate shopping)
Re-Enchanted World (Sessions) (by John Mark McMillan)
Have you considered all the odds, girl?
That you would yet exist
What do the numbers tell you?
How long will you persist?
You say you're not a miracle
Wrapped in thought and flesh
If you think it's not the case, girl
Doesn't make you any less
So step away, step away, step away now from the white noise
And bring your heart in, bring your heart in from the swirl
Step away, step away, step away now from the white noise
For the re-enchanted world
There's trouble down the pipes, son
And some of it you can't resist
But then again you're still alive, son
It only plagues those who exist
Find the strength of God in life, son
There's more joy than pain in it (Ooh)
There are dreams still in the night, son
Promise me you won't forget (Oh, ooh, oh)
So step away, step away, step away now from the white noise
And bring your heart in, bring your heart in from the swirl
So step away, step away, step away now from the white noise (From the white noise, from the white noise)
And bring your heart in, bring your heart in from the swirl
For the re-enchanted world
I know that you've never been satisfied
I know that you've never been satisfied
With the numbers and the figures, but there's something still to find
Yeah, there's magic in the night, there's a Spirit in the night
I know that you've never been satisfied
I know that you've never been satisfied
With the numbers and the figures, but there's something still to find
Yeah, there's magic in the night, there's a Spirit in the night
I know that you've never been satisfied
I know that you've never been satisfied
With the numbers and the figures, but there's something still to find
Yeah, there's magic in the night, there's a Spirit in the night
Oh, step away from the white noise (From the white noise, from the white noise)
And bring your heart in, bring your heart in from the swirl (For the re-enchanted world)
Step away from the white noise (From the white noise, from the white noise)
And bring your heart in, bring your heart in from the swirl (For the re-enchanted world)
Let The Light In (by John Mark McMillan)
I've been living inside this house
The walls I built myself
With all these different thoughts running through my mind
You've been knocking at the door again
It's been a while since I've opened it
And all You really want is this heart of mine
So why am I hesitating?
What am I trying to hide?
And why do I keep on waiting
When I know what's on the other side?
It's time to let the light in, let the light in
Why don't we break the silence, break the silence?
'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in
I think it's time, I think it's time to let the light in
Open my heart to feel
The only love I know that's real
I want Your voice of truth to be the loudest sound
Thought I was safe here in the dark
But now I know I can trust Your heart
Lord, all I really want is Your presence now
It's time to let the light in, let the light in
Why don't we break the silence, break the silence?
'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in
I think it's time, I think it's time to let the light in
Let the light in
Shine on the darkest parts
Illuminate my heart
Freedom is where You are
Let the light in
You've been knocking at the door again
It's been a while since I've opened it
And all You really want is this heart of mine (Heart of mine)
It's time to let the light in, let the light in (Gotta let the light in)
Break the silence, break the silence
'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in (I'll never be the same, oh yeah)
I think it's time, I think it's time to (Oh Lord, open my heart and) let the light in
Shine on the darkest parts
Illuminate my heart
Freedom is where You are (Open my heart and)
Let the light in
Shine on the darkest parts
Illuminate my heart
Freedom is where You are (Open my heart and)
Let the light in
Forever & Always (by Armin van Buuren & Gareth Emery)
Nothing left here in this town
All of life has been shut down
Take the last flight out tonight
Set a course for the moonlight
Say goodnight, city lights
Watch as they fade from sight
I would follow you to the end
Take a bullet again and again
And if we should die tonight
There'd be two more stars in the sky
'Cause I would follow you to the end
Forever and always (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) Forever and always
There'd be two more stars in the sky
'Cause I would follow you to the end
Forever and always
And if we should die tonight
There'd be two more stars in the sky
'Cause I would follow you to the end
Forever and always
The empty world we left behind
Is still so lonely in my mind
But touching down on a new day
With breaking waves guiding our way
An ocean bay hideaway telling us that we could stay
I would follow you to the end
Take a bullet again and again
And if we should die tonight
There'd be two more stars in the sky
'Cause I would follow you to the end
Forever and always (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) And if we should die tonight
There'd be two more stars in the sky
'Cause I would follow you to the end
Forever and always
Gone (Owl City Version)
(Like Frank Sinatra)
She told him she'd rather fix her make-up
Than try to fix what's going on
But the problem keeps on calling
Even with the cell phone gone
She told him that she believes in living
Bigger than she's living now
But her world keeps spinning backwards
And upside-down
Don't say so-long, and throw yourself wrong.
Don't spend today away, 'cause today will soon be
Gone, like yesterday is gone
Like history is gone
Just try and prove me wrong
And pretend like you're immortal.
She said, He said live like no tomorrow
Every day we borrow brings us
One step closer to the edge. Infinity.
Where's your treasure? Where's your hope?
If you get the world and lose your soul?
She pretends like she pretends like she's immortal.
Don't say so-long, and throw yourself wrong.
This could be your big chance to make-up,
Today will soon be
Gone, like yesterday is gone
Like history is gone
The world keeps spinning on
You're going, going
Gone, like summer break is gone,
Like Saturday is gone
Just try and prove me wrong
And pretend like you're immortal (you're immortal)
You're immortal (you're immortal)
We are not infinite
We are not permanent
Nothing is immediate
We're so confidence
In our accomplishments
Look at our decadence.
Gone, like Frank Sinatra, like Elvis and his mom
Like Al Pacino's cash, nothing lasts in this life
My high school dreams are gone
My childhood sweets are gone
Life is a day that doesn't last for long
Life is more than money,
Time was never money
Time was never cash,
Life is still more than girls,
Life is more than hundred dollar bills and roto-tom fills,
Life is more than fame and rock and roll and thrills
All the riches of the kings end up in wills
We got information in the information age,
But do we know what life is outside of our convenient Lexus cages?
She said, He said live like no tomorrow,
Every moment that we borrow
Brings us closer to the God
Who's not short of cash
Hey Bono, I'm glad you asked.
Life is still worth living,
Life is still worth living,
Life is still worth living.
(Life is still worth living)
An Airplane Carried Me to Bed (2010)
1. Captains of the Sky
Mid-air,
I woke up beneath the flight deck
On a wallpaper airplane
As you stared,
I strapped my helmet on
And left your driveway behind
Flutter all through the night
And we can pull the clouds around
This paper hanger skyline
Summer smile again,
And you can disappear
But I'd rather be here
Dive bomb,
We descended down the staircase
And crashed to the kitchen floor
So long,
Our flight of downy dreams
Preened our soft-paper wings
Flutter all through the night
And we can pull the clouds around
This paper hanger sky-light
Summer smile again, and you can disappear
But I'd rather be here
Hello down there,
The mooring made us sailors in the air
Keeping the midnight stars held high
We are captains of the sky
Waving goodbye
Hello down there,
The mooring made us sailors in the air
Keeping the midnight stars held high
We are captains of the sky
Waving goodbye
Hello down there,
The mooring made us sailors in the air
Keeping the midnight stars held high
We are captains of the sky
Waving goodbye
2. Brielle
There's a handwritten note
Pressed in the door
Of her screened in porch
And I am sailing away
Recalling that day
Miles from shore
She was still wearing white
And Robin's egg blue,
Her grandmother's dress
When I left early this year,
How I wound up here
Is anyone's guess
When the new sites grow old
And I start to feel cold
I'll sail home again
Goodbye Brielle
Only whispers can tell
Of the sweet dreams that we knew so well
I'll see you around
Our dear ocean town
The frozen days we set ablaze
Sent me drifting away
Like a butterfly, you floated by
And now you're alone
I wish I knew when
I'll be back again
So until then I wish you well
My dear Brielle
Strolling over the sand,
In cobblestone paths
That wind through the trees
Breathing the sweet forest air
Makes a bluebird aware
That she could be free
When the new sites grow old
And I start to feel cold
I'll sail home again
Goodbye Brielle
Only whispers can tell
Of the sweet dreams that we knew so well
I'll see you around
Our dear ocean town
The frozen days we set ablaze
Sent me drifting away
Like a butterfly, you floated by
And now you're alone
I wish I knew when
I'll be back again
So until then I wish you well
So until then I wish you well
I love you my darling, farewell
My dear Brielle
3. Steady As She Goes
Farewell nightmares I am free
Welcome streams of sweet dreams
That settles over me
What lies out there?
No one knows
The tide could bring in anything
So steady as she goes
Steady as she goes
I can feel her
As I lie awake
But she's back home
Still waiting alone
When morning breaks
Post war novels
Keep us alive
And I know she'll be dying to see me
When I arrive
Hey dear sister
How are you
I've long to see you ever since you
Made your stage debut
We always knew you would be
The most angelic actress this dramatic world would see
And the critics do agree
Several state lines
Keep us apart
And don't lose sleep
Cause I'll always keep you in my heart
Crashing white caps
Keep us alive
And she knows I'll be dying to see her
The next time I arrive
What lies out there?
No one knows
The tide could bring in anything
So steady as she goes
Steady as she goes
Steady as she goes
4. Explorers
This old mountain side
Where we used to reside
Is slowly recalling
The things we discovered inside
Oh the crystal caves
We shed both our jackets
And I hammered brackets
From old metal chairs
To the walls for a crude set of stairs
To lead us down
And you tied a rope
To the steepening slope
A jerry rigged harness
So we could descend in the dark
But the tide came in
And we found ourselves in the sea
Deep under water
We both found that we could still breathe
So we spent the day submerged
And we swam the evening away
The water was clear
Like the pure atmosphere
As we kicked and fluttered
Through caverns all cluttered with age
In the afterglow
We swim hand and hand
Over white satin sand
And you left a ribbon
To honor the pale gibbon moon
But that was years ago
And we never came up for air
Down there
We can go anywhere
The old world was dying
While we took our flying
Like peregrine falcons
Beneath the transparent blue waves
Far below the surf
And we spent the hours
With submarine flowers
I knew I'd remember
That day in November
As we
Felt alive again
Cause we found ourselves in the sea
Deep underwater
We both found that we could still breathe
So we spent the day submerged
And we swam the evening away
We swam the evening away.
5. A Little Opera Goes A Long Way
I'll save you
An echo from my heart
And I'll paint you
A dreamscape on your bedroom wall
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
A little opera goes a long way
I'll meet you
Where the page proclaims the end
And I'll make due
With the fractions my reactions bend
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
A little opera goes a long way
I'll capsize this high rise
And weld the cable car
And I'll drive down
To some southwestern town
And end up where you are
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
A little opera goes a long way
I'll reset
Your silhouette
And be your parasol
So hold onto
Your florescent view
And if you slip and fall
I will catch you.
6. Tennis Elbow
Cell phones and travel stations
Ringtones and new relations
Say hello
To all your friends from me.
Several calls I made to Thailand
Wound up in Prince Edward Island
And my head
Feels like it's ready to blow.
I served and scratched a rainbow
So curved
I felt the pain go
Through my joints
And now I don't want to play.
Swinging down
I sent the birdie
Downtown at seven thirty,
And I'm convinced
That I've got tennis elbow.
We are lost
In the sound
Close your eyes
And I will twirl you around
We are lost in the sound
Close your eyes
And I will twirl you around
We are lost in the sound
Close your eyes
And I will twirl you around
We are lost in the sound
Close your eyes
And I will twirl you around
We are lost in the sound
Close your eyes
And I will twirl you around.
7. Blue and Red
Oh, satellite above, where are you?
So many things I have to tell you of,
Please come back soon
I went through an open door
Or a hole in the floor
You vanished and I can't see you anymore
Dreams never die when we sleep
Beneath the open sky in the deep
Shades over head of blue and red
Is this the end?
Will you come back again?
I searched beyond the clouds,
Are you there?
And I walked sadly onward to the crowds,
I'm going somewhere
I saw beyond the pier
To right where you were
But I beheld a sight so pure
Dreams never die when we sleep
Beneath the open sky in the deep
Shades over head of blue and red
Is this the end? Will you come back again?
8. Alaska
I was on the road, despite the holiday
A winter green daydream, softly collided
And took all my headaches away
When did I arrive?
I don't recall ever leaving Alaska
Why do I hate the dark when I'm alone?
I was on my way to a brighter day,
I'm still chasing around
But somehow I believe that this is home
It's so good to be home
I was on the ground, when I recall the day,
That my discomposure left me forever
And swept all my troubles away
When did I arrive?
I don't recall ever leaving Alaska
Why do I hate the dark when I'm alone?
I was on my way,
To a brighter day
I'm still chasing around
But somehow I believe that this is home
It's so good to be home.
9. I Live Alone
I was 22,
Alone with nothing to do
And I couldn't sleep
Cause all those cold days returned
With their old ways of causing
New apathy
I live alone, I live alone
She was 21,
Wishing she lived by the sun,
The sand and the sea
So I suggested she'd move out fast
And not be the last
To leave and be free
I live alone,
I live alone,
I live alone,
I live alone
Sweet summer day
I'm so afraid
So take me away
We were 17,
Longing to live in between
The earth and the stars
So I suggested we'd grow up fast
And not be the last
And look where we are
With no connection I saw your
Reflection at home
In my bedroom mirror
And I felt young again
When I saw what we could've been
In all of those years
I live alone, I live alone, I live alone, I live alone.
10. Take Me Somewhere Nice
Take me somewhere nice
To some tired island
In your heart called
Paradise
Though we wander home
We both feel alone
Like escapees with nowhere to go
I can think of a thousand ways
To get good and lost
Beyond these hopeless days
Where we'll rendezvous
Out of the blue,
And take a deep breath,
Just we two.
And we'll be so far gone,
The oars will roll on
And we will happily
Wave so long.
If we hook a dream,
And it tows us back down
This open stream
We'll say hello.
Oh, oh,
Take us wherever you go.
Take me somewhere deep,
Cause I'm quite exhausted
And I need to sleep.
Or climb the great divide,
Or wake up beside myself
Just to know I'm alive.
Every wait around
Pays me a visit and
Drags my eyelids down.
They sting like growing pains
Iced in the veins
Of a guy who's not ready to die.
If I may be so bold,
I'll weather the cold,
Cause I'm not afraid
To grow old.
If we hook a dream,
And it tows us back down this open stream,
We'll say hello,
Oh, oh,
Take us wherever you go.
11. Sailboats
Sailboats wish that they were stars,
Floating softly in the sky
Among our dreams that pay goodbye
Moving through transparent space,
Drifting through the stratosphere
And onward 'till they disappear
These continents from overhead
Look like tiny paper shapes
Intricately set in place
Below the misty mountain clouds
There's a lovely silver bay
Where sunset sailors often hideaway
Scuba diver in the lock,
Speedboat driver on the dock
Sailplane pilot in the blue
Take me up there with you
The world looks brighter from this high altitude
I was walking through the trees (Sailboats wish they were stars)
And I was swimming through the sea (Cause they don't know who they are)
I was falling through the air
When it hit me right there...
My eyes are tired; I don't even care
An airplane carried me to bed,
Where I slept above the coast
And dreamt I had become a ghost
I sail above the frozen peaks,
Deep in cold cathedral caves
Across the hills and far beyond the waves
Take the car on the lawn
Fly the jet to the sun
And bring the spacecraft and soon
While I play chess with the moon
I feel like sleeping through this cold afternoon
Once in 1964 (Sailboats wish they were stars)
An actress ran on the shore (Cause they don't know who they are)
And though you'll never return,
I love you Audrey Hepburn
Sometimes I can see your face in the crowd
There are sailboats throughout this brilliant sky
But you cannot pick them out if you can't fly
I'm glad the Earth doesn't care
If I go up there
If you want to just ask me and I'll take you along.
12. Flowers of the Field
The darkness, the coal mines knew it best
When the daylight headed west and disappeared
Progression, on the morning goes
But regardless no one knows the day has cleared
Oh we are blind
I'll be the flowers of the field that slowly bloom
While you are soundly sleeping on the ground
And I'll be your escort in a sad waltz around the room
I'll twirl you all around without a sound
The snowfall, the great lakes know it best
When the summers travel west and disappear
Like dry ice, the snowcaps on the hills
Melt like 50 dollar bills of our new year
Oh we are cold
I'll be the flowers of the field that slowly bloom
While you are soundly sleeping on the ground
And I'll be your escort in a sad waltz around the room
I'll twirl you all around without a sound
We're trying hard to alleviate this dizzy feeling
We're skipping meals because it feels that bad
If we survive we'll stay alive below the ceiling
Of new atmospheres and brighter years that we'll have.