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Undertow
04:13
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Undertow it goes
Undertow it fades
Never gonna realize
Why I went away
The undertow it goes out
The undertow it comes in
Never know, never say
Why I chose to stay
Searching for a thrill, I know
Searching for that undertow
I see it
The runaround
I know it captures
Searching for the undertow
The meaning I will never know
Who ever saw you could not stay away
Undertow it looks out on a simple plain
I can see it coming
But I can’t feel the rain
We find a certain something
And then we hang on tight
I can see the way it shook me
Every day and every night
The undertow it keeps on pushin’
Like a little flying dove
See it, for I know it exists
See it for I know I love
The undertow
It comes by waiting
We get on a simple sign
See it when I come back knowing
See it when I take your side
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With a hush we move to make our way inside
When they all gather I question-But who am I?
Mama, I don’t want to go
I been all takin’ it slow
But it is ok
I’m makin’ my way
You have to be strong the entire time
You have to be strong and pull on the line
When the light is gone we make our way downtown
There is a feeling that I can’t explain anyhow
Oooh you never know what you’re made of ‘til you climb the top
Oooh you never know what you’re made of still you’re on the clock
Oooh you never know what you’re made ‘til you make your way, be proud
Oooh you never know what you’re made of now
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Dance in circles
Wait a while, wait it’s born
Be in your time
Feel your way
Get it what you want-from your life
‘Cuz it’s a beautiful life
It’s your life
Take a turn
Dance until your whole
You’re not alone
Runnin’ through woods
Feel the pull
Feel the branches touch who I am
Be on my best behavior
Though I really couldn’t say what I want
But it’s your life
It’s a beautiful life
Take a turn
Dance until your whole
You’re not alone
‘Cause it’s a beautiful life
It’s your life
Take a turn
Dance until your whole
You’re not alone
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Tried To Move On
04:50
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Way out
Way out I see it
Save that movie stub
It’s not just a ticket
I run to you everything is fine
I run to you and I know you’re mine
Following where to go
Following who we used to know
The hours turn into weeks turn into years
Following where to be
Following who you were to me
Way out
Way out I make up my mind
Try to be normal time after time
I run away
Hiding out is free
Then I run to you to be more of me
Following where we’ll go
Following who we used to know
The hours turn into weeks turn into years
Following what we want to make
Following a give and take
The hours turn into weeks turn into years
The hours turn into weeks turn into years
Even though we never show it
Even though we wanna know it
(Should I follow you anywhere?)
Even though we wanna know it
Even though we never show it
(Should I follow you anywhere?)
Even though we tried to move on
We’re just like a setting sun
(Should I follow you anywhere?)
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Ride the Surf
06:10
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Come sailin’ away
All the lines have changed
Come figure this out
Maybe we can let go of doubt
The life we changed
Maybe it was better the other way
The names we’ve named
Silence goes a long way
Let’s figure this out
Maybe we can let go of doubt
Gone, Gone
Locket in my pocket
Rides are rockets
Oh
It’s gone
Like Kim’s
Like Other Music
Both gone
And you’re like Old New York
Gone
You’re like Old New York
Closed
It’s closed
Two tail lights fade
Say it ain’t so
No
Don’t remain the way you came
I let go
Don’t you know
It’s the same
It’s the same for your confessionals
It’s the same
Like you
I know
It’s unchanged
It’s the same
I want to be a part…
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Keep It
03:43
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You got a little secret only I know
That sooner or later’s gonna swallow you whole
A half situation’s a situation…
Maybe it’s time to rock or should you roll
Keep it. Keep it.
Keep it. Keep it.
You gotta little secret and you’re hellbent
But sooner or later your problem’s too spent
A half situation’s still a situation…
Keep it. Keep it.
You’re gonna pay for the lies
That’s what they say
Keep it. Keep it. Keep it.
Keep it. Secret.
While you’re hiding away
You long for the past
You lie to yourself
Hide it away
And maybe just keep it
Keep it, Keep it. Secret
Keep it. Keep it, Secret
For as long as you can
While you’re hiding away
You long for the past
You lie to yourself
Hide it away
Keep It
For as long as you can
Keep it
Keep it.
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Pathaway
04:39
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Put the path away
Put the path away
Where it ends is where it begins
Put the path away
Put the path away
Put the path away
Put the path away
No maybe behind the meaning
Put the path away
Put the path away
You know I’ll fake it for what I need
Maybe then we’ll make it
Maybe it is real
Put the path away
Put the past away
Learn to jump off where the end is
Put the path away
Put the past away
For as we take it, nothing’s real
Find a way to feel it
Respect for how you feel
You know I’ll see it for what it is
Tonight I find that we can believe in the beauty
Sha la
Oooh sha la
Oooh sha la
Oooh
Sha la la
Oooh sha la
Oooh
You and I
You and I
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7. |
A Messenger
05:55
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I have nothing
To even say – I gave it away
I have nothing
Left to show – I don’t wanna know
You get all your favors - from your many friends
I’m just a messenger
Keep me out this it never makes sense
I’m just a messenger
I have no words – I can’t even show – I don’t wanna go
I can’t stand it
I can’t stand to watch and maybe not know
Call me out, track me down, I know you will
I’m just a messenger
Jumpin’ in, Jumpin’ out -You can’t stand still
I’m just a messenger
I missed you this morning
And I missed you that time I was outta my mind
You gave me no warning
Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind
Let us cry - cry out loud – it’s ok to cry
In the darkness, screamin’ all we can, then maybe ask why
Oh, jumpin’ in, jumpin’ out – You can’t stand still
I’m just a messenger
Oh, call me out, track me down, I know you will
I’m just a messenger
I missed you this morning
And I missed you that time I was outta my mind
You gave me no warning
Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind
I missed you this morning
And I missed you that time I was outta my mind
You gave me no warning
Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind
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