1. |
The Brighter Side
03:05
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The Brighter Side
I have all kinds of reasons
Between the ones you give me and my own
To find life unamazing
So what I do is very simple
When you wonder where to find me
On a rainy day
From here to the endless sea
And by a landslide
I have the inate tendency
To choose the brighter side
The brighter side
I saw before it happened
The ship that we were on would capsize
So I called out the mermaids to know
if another day would arise
And the answer that I received
Was positive
From here to the endless sea
And by a landslide
I have the inate tendency
To choose the brighter side
I have all kinds of reasons
To find life unamazing
So come and colour my horizon
Cause baby there’s something missing
So when you wonder where to find me
On a rainy
From here to the endless sea
And by a landslide
I have the inate tendency
To choose the brighter side
© Alexa Benoit
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2. |
Shipwreck
03:54
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Shipwreck
The sun will come through my window
There’s no need for me to go out
The daffodils are still yellow
And I am wearing my new hat
Oh I wish he could see
How good Spring looks on me
If you see him and he should ask
Tell him it beats louder than before
Although really it’s a shipwreck
Laying on the ocean floor
It’s my heart rusting away
Rusting away
Everyday is a wonder
And each better than the last
Because I didn’t fall under
And I do whatever I want
It’s not Ave Maria
More like a desperate cry
If you see him and he should ask
Tell him it beats louder than before
Although really it’s a shipwreck
Laying on the ocean floor
It’s my heart rusting away
Rusting away
All this time I’ve been thinking to myself
Will I cross his path again
Should have looked for mine
So if you see him and he should ask
Tell him it beats louder than before
Although really it’s a shipwreck
Laying on the ocean floor
It’s my heart rusting away
Rusting away
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3. |
Build Me Up
03:20
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Build Me Up
I was reckless oh I had energy to burn
I was rock solid and I meant every word I said
People tried to change me and I tried to listen
But now that I think about it
Here’s the reason why I run away like this
Everywhere I’ve been it’s the same thing
I want you to build me up
If you’re gonna do something
Why would you want to bring me down
Pull me up we all wanna be someone
Why would you want to take me down
So I read the guide how to survive a rejection
Lay down and begged the earth to swallow me
And I feel that I’ve learnt my lesson
Some things just don’t go down easily
There’s always gonna be someone
To give you a hard time
I want you to build me up
If you’re gonna do something
Why would you want to bring me down
Pull me up we all wanna be someone
Why would you want to take me down
Meet me somewhere sweet
Sweep me off my feet
The reason I run away
Is everywhere I’ve been it’s the same thing
I want you to build me up
If you’re gonna do something
Why would you want to bring me down
Pull me up we all wanna be someone
Why would you want to take me down
Build me up with those arms made of love
Pull me up to the sky right above
Build Me up
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4. |
Someone Kind
04:12
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Someone Kind
Before I lose my mind
And begin acting strange
Before I go completely mad
And nothing nothing can be changed
Before I lose control
And feel like I fooled myself
Before my heart grows so cold
That I don’t mind living in hell
Please send someone kind
Cause I’ve been waiting
Someone to come home to
And have faith in
Never been so alone
Emptiness’s so real
Love I could use some
And begin to heal
Send someone kind
Before the morning sun rises
On what I don’t have the strength to face
Dreamless across the high blazes
I disappear without a trace
For I stand here with nothing
And the hope that once lit up my heart
Has left me frozen and pensive
Feeling all torn apart
Please send someone kind
For I’ve been waiting
Someone to come home to
And have faith in
Never been so alone
Emptiness’s so real
Love I could use some
And begin to heal
Send someone kind
Someone kind
To fill the emptiness
To hurt a little less
To build a little nest
Send someone kind
Someone kind
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5. |
The Lonesome Road
03:49
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The Lonesome Road
You can crawl around
Like a lizard in the sun
Or work all day like a bee
You can kiss the wind
So sweetly or till it hurts
Or simply fall on your knees
ooh…
You can hear your memories
Shout “we’re not real”
And still feel so much pain in your mind
You can take my love
Forever or for granted
It’s up to you it won’t change the tide
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
You can fall in love unexpectedly
Or with the wrong kind of man
Still it seems that the only time
You feel alive
Is when you lose your way
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
I was dreaming
Waiting for the light to turn green
When it does let me know
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
It’s a lonesome road the one you’re on
You can kiss the wind
So sweetly or till it hurts
Or simply fall on your knees
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6. |
Exile
03:18
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Exile
Exile
Back to the beginning
Start all over again
Life eases
When the heart goes
As it pleases
If not for you
I would have done nothing new
Exile takes you far away
When clouds disappear
The sky seems higher
With no barrier
Take a walk in the park
See the light through the dark
Exile takes away everything
Sometimes lets you spread your wings
When you need a second chance
To open up and dance
If not for you
I would have done nothing new
Something deep inside of me
Was just telling me oh
Just go back to the beginning
(Exile)
And start all over again
(Sweet exile)
Just go back to the beginning
(The sky seems higher)
And start all over again
(Clouds)
Go back to the beginning
(Disappear)
And start all over
(See the lights)
Go back to the beginning
(Through the dark)
Start all over again
(Spread your wings)
Go back to the beginning
(Spread your wings)
And start all over again
(Spread your wings)
Go back to the beginning
(And just fly)
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7. |
Free Time
03:08
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Free Time
Life is too demanding
Sometimes I want to walk away
Instead of here staring at the rain
I don’t really need a ton
If you have any just give me some
Enough to turn me on
Ooh little thing we need you most
And you’re running away
We got cheated and we got lost
Now we need a lot of
Free time everybody needs free time
Free time is good for you
I got no money but I got free time
I say I got no money but I got free time
I was feeling a little sad
So I sat and watched the waves
The way they reach the shore and die
Gonna shake my attitude
Renew my energy
No more making a fool out of me
Ooh the sun’s been missing you
My friend don’t you know better
Yea now I am here to tell you
What this precious message is worth
Free time everybody needs free time
Free time is good for you
I got no money but I got free time
I say I got no money but I got free time
Free time everybody needs free time
(everybody needs a little)
Free time is good for you
(so good for you)
I got no money but I got free time
(no money)
I got no money but I got free time
(that’s what I say)
Free time everybody needs free time
Free time is good for you
I got no money but I got free time
(no money)
I got no money but I got free time
(that’s what I say)
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8. |
Soft Sex
03:34
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Soft Sex
If you hold me around my waist
I‘ll let you into my dream
There’s no hurry I am in a daze
Don’t you know baby how I feel
Tonight it’s your love that I need
Oh can’t you see
This is soft sex
This is one of the best
Lighting up in the dark
I don’t know where we are
This is soft sex
As long as I can get
To the fire in your eyes
I am the buyer of your sighs
If you show me a naked heart
I'll let you into my soul
Please come to me the way you are
i’ll be waiting for your call
Tonight cause i want to make love
Come to me now
This is soft sex
This is one of the best
Lighting up in the dark
I don’t know where we are
This is soft sex
As long as I can get
To the fire in your eyes
I am the buyer of your sighs
ooh
Fais-moi l’amour doucement
Fais-moi l’amour maintenant
Make love to me
This is soft sex
This is one of the best
Lighting up in the dark
I don’t know where we are
(I don't know where we are)
This is soft sex
As long as I can get
To the fire in your eyes
I am the buyer of your sighs
This is soft sex...
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9. |
In Your Eyes
03:52
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In Your Eyes
Turn off the lights
And say hello to love
Cause you make such a difference
In my life
Can’t you see baby
Something’s happening here
Oh I feel so happy tonight
In your eyes I feel safe
Like nowhere else
And in your eyes I see love
Like I’ve never seen before
Like I’ve never felt before
There is love in your eyes
I’m moving along
Feeling so complete
Cause the love that you give me
Makes me strong
And there’s no doubt
That I was born to love you
As I realize when I look at you
In your eyes I feel safe
Like nowhere else
And in your eyes I see love
Like I’ve never seen before
Like I’ve never felt before
There is love in your eyes
No stone will be left unturned
Cause in my head tonight
I am feeling alright
And more, more than ever
Everything we do
Will be made of you
In your eyes I feel safe
Like nowhere else
And in your eyes I see love
Like I’ve never seen before
Like I’ve never felt before
There is love in your eyes
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10. |
See You Again
03:54
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See you Again
I searched high and low
For the taste of paradise
I just needed to know
If the glare was hell and heaven
All rolled into one
ooh
When the light came through
I was not ready for
All the things I had to do
Make it last
Keep it bright
Shining on and on
Hope I see you again (x4)
Put my pride on the line
Exorcise all my demons
Should I search till I find
The hidden gem
In the fairy realm
Or lower my expectations
Hope I see you again (x4)
Ooo I really need an angel by my side
Ooo I really need an angel to decide
To decide
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh aah
Make it last
Keep it bright
Shining on and on
Hope I see you again (x8)
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Alexa Benoit New York, New York
Singer/songwriter. Lives in New York.
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