1. |
Bethlehem PA
04:01
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Here I am in Bethlehem
Looking for your street
In a ’60 Ford I found along the way
When night hits Alabama
Some woman’s gonna freak -
Ford ain’t where she left it yesterday
You said if I got lonely
It was best to come on by
After twenty years or more
What’s a few more miles ..
I’m driving aimlessly through Bethlehem PA
Looking for an address that was postmarked ’98
I’ve got to see the girl but I can’t stay
They know me well here ..
Might be time to change my ride
Find a small sedan
I don’t recognize the street I’m on
When dawn hits ol’ Savannah
Somebody will come home
To a ransacked house and all their money gone
But, yeah - you said if I got lonely
It was best to come on by
I just came back to say hello
Before I say good-bye
I’m driving aimlessly through Bethlehem PA
Looking for an address that was postmarked ’98
I’ve got to see the girl but I can’t stay
They know me well here
Oh they know me well
Yes they know me well in Bethlehem PA
They know me well
Ah, they know me well here
They know me well in Bethlehem PA
They know me well here
They really know me well here
They know me well in Bethlehem PA ..
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2. |
Big Stone House
03:54
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When they hear the iron bell
The workers in the field
Know it's time to meet at the big stone house
You can hear it peal
Rings across the hills
Time to find your seat at the big stone house
A table made of oak
Probably polished in the sunlight
By hands that enjoyed a job well done
Silver dishes shine
Bread is freshly baked
No one's turned away at the big stone house
Oh the day's been very hot
So they're slow comin' in
Still they make their way to the big stone house
They feel the cooling water
Fever goes away
Another perfect day at the big stone house
A table made of oak
Probably polished in the sunlight
By hands that enjoyed a job well done
Silver dishes shine
Bread is freshly baked
No one's turned away at the big stone house
All the birds and beasts know
When it's time to meet
Someone rings the bell at the big stone house
When you hear it chime
You'll want to go and see
Hear the joy and mirth at the big stone house
A table made of oak
Probably polished in the sunlight
By hands that enjoyed a job well done
Silver dishes shine
Bread is freshly baked
No one's turned away at the big stone house
When they hear the iron bell
The workers in the field
Know it's time to meet at the big stone house
You can hear it peal
Rings across the hills
Time to find your seat at the big stone house
Time to find your seat at the big stone house
No one's turned away at the big stone house
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3. |
Bowl Me Over
03:40
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Come on out for a drink - maybe two
You’ve been cooped up too long
Maybe ask a girl for a dance
Or the band to let you up for a song
Had my back to the wall
Fumbling with my chair
Ten friends at a table
They looked at her like the only girl there
The room was loud - enjoying the crowd
Vibe was getting strong
No one I wanted to dance with
But when the band played “Tush” I sang along
Had my back to the wall
Or I’d have fallen right out of my chair
Ten friends at a table
She looked at me like the only one there
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Hey!
Tongue tied .. a drink - maybe two
I’m in the spider’s lair
In a booth .. my back to the wall
Ram-a-lama girl had me pinned in there
With my back to the wall
Very much trapped in my chair
Ten friends said adios`
And ram-a-lama girl’s still sitting there ..
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Hey!
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Bowl me over - make me sing
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Ram-a-lama ding dong .. three times
Ram-a-lama d ..
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4. |
For A Minute
03:58
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I closed my eyes for a second
Go within - explore a bit
Such a clean cut mind for a sinner
Love was just the game
I longed to play - participate
I found myself right in it for a minute
And when the sun came out to play
I was in it -
In my life the dark clouds stay
For a minute -
And then it’s bye-bye … bye-bye
Oh, if I open up my eyes
Take a peek - dive in deep
Rummage ‘round inside for a minute
If it rains on my parade
I go indoors - mind the storm
Atmosphere will change in a minute
And when the sun came out to play
I was in it -
In my life the dark clouds stay
For a minute -
Such a clean cut life
For a sinner-
This normality could change
Any minute … and then it’s bye-bye
Ooh … in a minute
Ooh … in a minute
And when the sun came out to play
I was in it -
In my life the dark clouds stay
For a minute -
Such a clean-cut life
For a sinner-
This normality could change
Any minute … and then it’s bye-bye
In a minute - in a minute … in a minute … in a minute
In a minute
Lyrics & Music (c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2021
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5. |
49th Street
03:24
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6. |
Gabriel's Horn
03:37
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Blow your horn .. ah, yeah -
On the black road that leads east
There’s a pail beside an old stone well
Where the saviour as a child would draw the water
When the face of one who looked back
On the cities of sin and evil
Bore a sour smile and then it was no more
Well you can - pack up my tents
You fetch my wine and water
I will waste out in the desert
Before I’d hear that angry roar ..
When Gabriel blows his horn
Every wall will rattle and shake
When Gabriel blows his horn
One blast - all it takes ..
When Gabriel blows his horn .. yeah, yeah
There’s a wall near Tel Mediggo`
With blood that stains but never dries
A sailor from Damascus who would wander
Every evening down the cobbled streets
With glowing lantern held up high
A bandage round a head that held no eyes
Fuck yeah ..
You pack up my tents
You fetch my wine and water
I will waste out in the desert
Before I’d hear that angry roar ..
When Gabriel blows his horn
Every wall will rattle and shake
When Gabriel blows his horn
One blast - all it takes —
When Gabriel blows his horn .. yeah, yeah
Gabriel blows his horn ..
Well, you can .. pack up my tents
You fetch my wine and water
I will waste out in the desert
Before I’d hear that angry roar ..
When Gabriel blows his horn
Every wall will rattle and shake
Every wall will rattle and shake
Every wall will rattle and shake
In other words .. a whole lotta rattling and shaking ..
possibly a little horn blowing as well ..
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7. |
Heart Attached
04:00
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I really need you .. by my side
Open your arms and love me
I’d love to - baby
If I had three wishes .. you would be mine
Stay by my side and love me
I’d love to - baby ..
Send you my love
Been waiting here for years
Send you my love - heart attached
I need to see you .. eyes open wide
Come for my soul then love me
I’d love to - baby ..
If I had three wishes .. never let go
Time after time you’d love me
I’d love to - baby ..
Send you my love
Been waiting here for years
Send you my love - heart attached
Heart attached ..
Oh, yeah - heart attached ..
Aw .. ooh - heart attached .. heart attached
I’ve got some secrets .. let me confide -
I’m taking you home .. so trust me
I’d love to - baby ..
If I had three wishes .. one would be time
Just say you’ll be there to touch me
I love you baby
I’ll send you my love
Been waiting here for years
Send you my love
Oh I need to feel you here ..
I’ll send you my love .. heart attached
Heart attached .. oh
I’ll send you my love
Heart attached
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Hi there!
Morning comes - hello sun
You’ve got a busy day
Take my message - north to south
Bring your light her way
Give the girl a bright hello
From who she needs to see
Oh, it’s me - (Hi, how are you)
Yes, it’s me - (Hello, how are you)
Wake her slowly - kiss her eyelids
Dazzle up her hair
Trace the lifeline on her palm
With her fate line, I am there
She’ll need a guiding light
Her architect of dreams
Oh, it’s me - (Hi, how are you)
Yeah, it’s me - (Hello, how are you)
It’s me - put me in her cup
I’m honey for her tea
It’s me - let her drink me up
I’m honey in her tea
Yes, it’s me — I know it’s me
If thunder rolls - watch the coastline
Warn her in advance
Let the harbor tell her story
Tales of luck and chance
Tell her to wait and watch
For someone on the breeze
Ah, it’s me - (Hi, how are you)
Yes, it’s me - (Hello, how are you)
It’s me - put me in her cup
I’m honey for her tea
It’s me - let her drink me up
I’m honey in her tea
It’s me — Yes, it’s me
It’s me - put me in her cup
I’m honey for her tea
It’s me - let her drink me up
I’m honey in her tea
It’s me — Yes, it’s me
Yes, it’s me — Ooh, it’s me
Hi there! Ooh, it’s me (how high are you)
Lyrics & Music (c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2020
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9. |
Land's End
03:17
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Sunrise for my ocean
You're what I've been needing
Barge right in and blast me .. heat and sound
Beat my heart electric
And you are all you seem
Someone slipped your face into my dream
Watch the time .. tide is rushing in
Bang your drum .. let the fun begin
I have tried to look away
But you were always my focus
Land's end - sunrise for my ocean
Sunrise for my ocean
I've discovered meaning
Given up for lost but now I'm found
Solar face - electric
And baby's skin is coo-o-o-o-l
Just maybe I'm the ocean for your view
Watch the time .. tide is rushing in
Bang your drum .. let the fun begin
I have tried to stay away
But you were always my focus
Land's end - sunrise for my ocean
Watch the time .. tide is rushing in
Bang your drum .. let the fun begin
I have waited long enough
And you were always my potion
Land's end - sunrise for my ocean
Land's end - sunrise for my ocean
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10. |
Psychotic
03:35
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Psychotic - all hail rock and roll
Psychotic - everybody wants to go
Psychotic - ooh, c’mon … crank it up
Psychotic - just about sums it up
Seven thirty … still sunny side up
Feeling like a million bucks (oh, baby)
Step into the night
In my blue suede shoes
Money in my pocket and the beat’s all crazy
Psychotic - all hail rock and roll
Psychotic - everybody wants to go
Psychotic - ooh, c’mon … crank it up
Psychotic - just about sums it up
Nine o’clock … smoky little room
Backstage with lady luck (oh, baby)
Step out on the stage
With a beat up old guitar
Drums are pounding and the crowd’s all crazy
Psychotic - hail hail rock and roll
Psychotic - everybody wants to go
Psychotic - c’mon, crank it up
Psychotic - just about sums it up
Let the music rock and roll you - ah, yeah
Take you for a little ride
And you’ll feel alright
Psychotic - all hail rock and roll
Psychotic - everybody’s gotta go
Psychotic - ooh, c’mon and crank it up
Psychotic - just about sums it up
Ten past twelve … witching hour’s here
Walk into a million stars (and maybe)
Try and get some sleep
Give these shoes a rest
They won’t stop moving when the beat’s all crazy
Psychotic - here’s to rock and roll
Psychotic - everybody wants to go
Psychotic - ooh, come on and crank it up
Psychotic - yeah, just about sums it up
Let the music rock and roll you - ah yeah -
Take you for a little ride
And you’ll feel alright
Psychotic - hail hail rock and roll
Psychotic - all for rock and roll
Psychotic - who’s your little rock and roll
Psychotic - here’s to rock and roll
Psychotic - c’mon baby, rock and roll
Psychotic - hey, little rock and roll
Psychotic - here’s to rock and roll
Psychotic - hey, little rock and roll
Psychotic …
Lyrics & Music(c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2020
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11. |
The Queen
05:52
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I am wise
Many roads I’ve travelled
To get here I’ve crossed deserts
Sailed the Northern Sea
An urgent message found its way to me
So I’m here to bend my knee before the Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah
All here - we are all as one - ah ah
I will fight
Ring my sword in battle
None shall pierce my armour
Or harm my trusty steed
I wanted freedom - it was not to be
So I’ve come to bend my knee before the Queen
I am here to see the Queen
With my shield and my sword
I am here - I am here to see the Queen
Such a weary soul but I’m ready to do battle
And I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah
All here - we are all as one - ah ah
Watch the dead
Float on barges down the river
Stacked like cordwood
Staircase to the stars
I’m not the kind who can just let it be
So I’m here to bend my knee before the Queen
I am here to see the Queen
With my shield and my sword
I am here - I am here to see the Queen
Such a weary soul but I’m ready to do battle
And I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
I am here to see the Queen
With my shield and my sword
I am here - I am here to see the Queen
Such a weary soul but I’m ready to do battle
And I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah - here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah - yes, I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah - oh I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - we are all as one - ah ah - oh I’m here to pledge allegiance to my Queen
All here - WE ARE ALL AS ONE -
Lyrics & Music (c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2020
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12. |
Rings
04:08
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Rings .. (a whole bunch of 'em)
You don't see much here now do you
Are you moving along - moving along
There's not much chance for a maybe
But maybe you're wrong .. just maybe ..
Of all the things I wanted
I'd still be your fool
I'd make the sun rise and die in your eyes
Say it matters to you
Tonight the stars just aren't bright enough
Come over here let me light you up
It's all eclipsing - waiting on you
Think of me when you see rings around the moon
Rings ..
Nothing to fear here with my heart
It's your open door .. ah yeah, ah yeah
Keep it around if you need it
That's what it's for .. ah yeah
Of all the things I wanted
I'd still be your fool
I'd make the sun rise and die in your eyes
Say it matters to you
Tonight the stars just aren't bright enough
Come over here let me light you up
It's all eclipsing - waiting on you
Think of me when you see rings around the moon
Tonight the stars just aren't bright enough - oh no
Come over here let me light you up
It's all eclipsing - waiting on you
Think of me when you see rings around the moon
Rings ...
Lyrics & Music (c) 2018 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2021
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13. |
Stars Lament
04:22
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I dance at midnight
With a blanket of sky
They’ve asked - the stars want to see you
Asked me about you
Whispered secrets in my ear
Oh, the stars - the stars want to meet you
I gathered stardust
To sprinkle ‘round your room
Waltzed in while you were sleeping
I noticed you were dreaming
Come and dance - the stars want to see you
I do a jig
Ask the stars what they’d like
They wink - the stars want to see you
They’ve asked the moon
To be on her brightest bright
Oh you’ll shine - so brightly when they greet you
I gathered stardust
To sprinkle ‘round your room
Waltzed in while you were sleeping
I noticed you were dreaming
Come and dance - the stars want to see you
Ooh, the stars - the stars want to see you
Oh, the stars - the stars want to see you
So here’s some stardust
I sprinkled ‘round your room
Waltzed in while you were sleeping
I noticed you were dreaming, hey
Come and dance - the stars want to see you
I gathered stardust
To sprinkle ‘round your room
Waltzed in while you were sleeping
I noticed you were dreaming
Come and dance - the stars want to see you
Come and dance
The stars want to see you
Lyrics & Music (c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2021
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14. |
Without You 'Round
03:32
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(Round and round and round)
Don't ever want to be without you
Or ever have to do without you
There's nothing going on without you 'round
I never wanna wake without you
Redo those crazy dreams about you
Stars come crashing down without you 'round
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral ..
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral
Without you 'round .. around .. around
I always want to see you happy
Do my best to keep you that way
Bad days are a frown without you 'round
Aw let me have a room in your heart
You got a knack for making fun start
Stars come crashing down without you 'round
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral ..
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral
Without you 'round .. around
Without you 'round .. ya yeah - yeah
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral ..
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral ..
Without you 'round - down I go
Twist and turn and spiral
Without you 'round .. around
Without you 'round .. yeah
Without you 'round
Without you ..
(Round and round and round)
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15. |
Zen Angel
04:00
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There she stands -
With the wind whipping through
Her hair … And her hands …
Are trembling from the fear she feels inside her
Still, she waits -
’Til the bright red fear
Is a numbing grey -
It’s then she hears the voice that seems to guide her
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Far below -
There’s a hundred lights
And a million souls -
Who’d love to know what’s going on inside her
She hesitates -
A final push … then it’s much too late -
To wonder -
If she’s any good at flying — yeah, yeah -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings - oh yeah
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Yeah … yeah
Angel gets her wings - she gets her wings
Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
Tonight’s the night Zen Angel gets her wings -
There she stands -
With the wind whipping through
Her hair … and her hands -
Are trembling from the fear she feels inside her …
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Torch-up
03:59
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(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up
(Little Tejas)
Spent a crazy night down in Houston
Stranded at the Lone Star Hotel
A little dive out on I-25 and that's where the action is
Saw her in the doorway
Cool, long-legged and blonde
Someone kicked the jukebox ..
And "Your Cheatin' Heart" came on
Yeah yeah ..
She sat down on a barstool
And asked if I'd been waiting here long
I looked right at an angel
Cowgirl hat and denim
A little Texas torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up
(Little Tejas)
Started up a conversation
Told her I was passing through
A Canadian man in a Canadian band
Visiting the Red, White & Blue
Then a cowboy with an Arkansas toothpick
Staggered up and called her a whore
I had to show that big ol' boy
What a big ol' fist was for
I drew a crowd when I put him down
So I backed my way to the door
As I was walking down the highway
Who pulled up beside me
But the little Texas torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up job
(Little Texas) - Torch-up
She was so much sleeker
Than the black Corvette she drove
Pedal to the metal -
Highway Queenie loves to roll ...
Spent a crazy night down in Houston
Stranded at the Lone Star Hotel
A little dive out on I-25 and that's where the action is
Saw her in the doorway
Cool, long-legged and blonde
Someone kicked the jukebox
And "Your Cheatin' Heart" came on
Yeah yeah ..
She sat down on a barstool
And asked if I'd been waiting here long
I looked right at an angel
Cowgirl hat and denim
A little Texas torch-up job
She really was an angel
Love her like the devil
My little Texas torch-up job
Little Texas ... T4Texas ..
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17. |
Birthday Girl
03:14
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Oh my .. look who’s crying now
Your “life of the party” never showed up at all
Some news .. your heartbreak kid
Was spotted in a club downtown
With another pretty girl who looked a lot like you ..
C’mon Birthday Girl
Don’t you cry in your cake
Your tears are gonna ruin the icing ..
Be a perfect girl
Think of the mess that you’ll make
Those tears are lethal .. Birthday Girl
Oh no .. let’s just dry those eyes
Let’s make the best of it .. get you through the night
There’s stars still up for grabs
Fireflies all agree
Birthday girl - make it true
Have your cake and eat it too ..
C’mon Birthday Girl
Don’t you cry in your cake
Your tears are gonna ruin the icing ..
Be a perfect girl
Think of the mess that you’ll make
Your tears are gonna ruin the icing ..
C’mon Birthday Girl
Don’t you cry in your cake
Your tears are gonna ruin the icing ..
Be a perfect girl
Think of the mess that you’ll make -
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This path we walk
Won’t always be easy
Make our mistakes and fumble along
Don’t feel lost
You’re never forsaken
When you feel the will is gone
Oh, the night - is not for fearing
And darkness, not a jackal
Here to hound your soul
The light shines from above
When it’s time to move on faith alone
The eyes that cry
Oh, they can heal you
They find the pain deep down inside
Look to your brothers
Look to your sisters
Let them heal the heart with time
Oh, the night - is never empty
And darkness, not a thief
Here to rob your soul
Gifts come from above
When it’s time to move on faith alone
Because the night - is for the weary
Here’s a quiet stream
Just beside the road
You’ll recognize the blessing
When it’s time to move on faith alone
Because the night - is for the weary
Here’s a quiet stream
Just beside the road
You’ll recognize the blessings
When it’s time to move on faith alone
Lyrics & Music(c)2020 Robert James
Angry Lion Publishing SOCAN/ASCAP
A division of Horace Media 2020
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Indigo heart
Sky is a blue .. almost black
Something I lost in the light
Is haunting me now in the night
Indigo heart
Witness the dread and despair
Evil I see in myself
Show it to nobody else
I’ll cry at sunrise .. light coming over the hill
I’ll miss your bright eyes
I’ve got my whole life to kill ..
Indigo heart - can’t kill your indigo heart
Indigo heart
Castle walls crumble and fall
Give you my heart and my soul
Just take them both when you go
Indigo heart
I know you’re trying your best
Something gets left in the rain
Torrent will wash it away
I’ll cry at sunrise .. light coming over the hill
I’ll miss your bright eyes
And I’ve got my whole life to kill ..
Indigo heart - can’t kill your indigo heart
Indigo heart
Sky is a black .. almost blue
It’s just a trick of the soul
Holding and not letting go
Indigo heart
All of the time that we have
Love that I see in myself
For you and for nobody else
I’ll die at sunrise .. light coming over the hill
Just take your sweet time
I’ve got my whole life to kill
It’s almost sunrise .. a ribbon of light on the hill
The hangman’s waiting
And I have my whole life to kill ..
Indigo heart .. they can’t kill your indigo heart
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I used to say I'd live a quiet life
But baby, that's not where you are
I used to say I'd never stay out late
Until I hitched on to your star
I wanna lay your body down
Taste your little pain ..
I used to say I had a single dream
But the ones you have are real
I used to save mine for a rainy day
All hands, all touch .. no feel
I wanna lay your body down
Taste your little pain
Take you to that little room
And make you shout my name ..
Until I'm strangled .. by my love
Yes I'm strangled .. by my love
Oh I'm strangled .. by my love
My love for you ..
I used to say I'd always keep in touch
Now you're the only one I call
I used to say I'd never stalk my prey
But now your picture's on my wall
I wanna lay your body down
Taste your little pain
Take you to that little room
And make you shout my name
'Til I'm strangled .. by my love
Yes I'm strangled .. by my love
Oh yeah I'm strangled .. by my love
My love for you (my love for you)
I wanna lay your body down
Taste your little pain
Take you to that little room
And make you shout my name
'Til I'm strangled .. by my love
Yes I'm strangled .. by my love
Oh I'm strangled .. by my love
Yes I'm strangled .. by my love
Yes I'm strangled .. strangled .. strangled
strangled .. strangled .. strangled
(My love for you)
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Robert James Wetaskiwin, Alberta
As 2022 winds down we hope to leave you a few more single releases xoRJ
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