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I Want A House
04:11
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I want a house
That has good vibrations
And all the features
That I've been dreaming of
I want a home and a garden
Nearby a pond with fishes
And in every room
I will place a bouquet
And I will shout all the love that I have
For the mountain and for the sea
And I will rise up to the fine occasion
And be the best version of me
Gonna wake up at dawn
On the sparrow's heel
Open the door to the warmth
Of the morning sun
And when the day has passed
And there's still time to kill
I'll sit by the fireplace
And sing a song
And I will shout all the love that I have
For the mountain and for the sea
And I will rise up to the fine occasion
And be the best version of me
City lights are no longer for me
Far behind as shiny as can be
But I want a house
And I will shout all the love that I have
For the mountain and for the sea
And I will rise up to the fine occasion
And be the best version of me
And I will shout all the love that I have
For the mountain and for the sea
And I will rise up to the fine occasion
And be the best version of me
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Honey what you give
Is the kind of love
That I can't describe
So now you know
That it's impossible
With words to do it justice
The sun shines for both of us
Honey aren't we blessed
Your love's knocking me off my feet
Taking me home
I don't know if it's right or if it's wrong
But I've never felt such sweet touch
Honestly I can say
it's the only thing that I own
Honey do you know
If you wanted to go
I would set you free
That's what someone does
When they love you
Unconditionally
I always will be there
Honey are you aware
Your love's knocking me off my feet
Taking me home
I don't know if it's right or if it's wrong
But I've never felt such sweet touch
Honestly I can say
It's the only thing that I own
Honey I just realized
You give me wings to fly
Your love's knocking me off my feet
Taking me home
I don't know if it's right or if it's wrong
But I've never felt such sweet touch
Honestly I can say
It's the only thing that I
It's the only thing that I own
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3. |
Ghost Town
03:41
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So you couldn't help it
Had to go there again
You said you would break it
Throw it down the drain
Just shooting the breeze yea
A talk through your hat
A call for attention
A run off at the mouth
There's no need to come home
Cuz no one lives here
This is a ghost town
Wanting to appear
There's no sense in running back
Swallow the words you said
When something is gone
Let it walk away
So you think it's funny
But do you think it's right
You used to be hot for me
Now you're cold as ice
The secrets you're keeping
Burning like coal
Your all or nothing way
Falling so low low low
There's no need to come home
Cuz no one lives here
This is a ghost town
Wanting to appear
There's no sense in running back
Swallow the words you said
When something is gone
Let it walk away
You've always been the mysterious one
Flowers in your secret garden
I always know what's on your mind
Whether the door is closed or open
There's no need to come home
Cuz no one lives here
This is a ghost town
Wanting to appear
There's no sense in running back
Swallow the words you said
When something is gone
Let it walk away
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4. |
It's All Good
02:46
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It's kind of late to call me back
And to admit that you were wrong
Just stepped outside
And it is as usual
Singing along, hopping along
We're gonna see
Moving along, laughing alone
In a life of my own
It's all good
Nothing's changed unlike you said
Saw the sun just come out
And I'm no longer afraid
It's all good
You could've pulled your heart away
I got a taste of victory
And I'm taking it all with me
If that's all it is it's not so bad
A little numbness here
Going down my spine
Nothing life threatening
Feeling alive in a beehive
Busy streets
We're gonna see
where the road leads
It's all good
Nothing's changed unlike you said
Saw the sun just come out
And I'm no longer afraid
It's all good
You could've pulled your heart away
I got a taste of victory
And I'm taking it all with me
Another day is rising
But only passing by
Soon there will be no reason
To cry
It's all good
Nothing's changed unlike you said
Saw the sun just come out
And I'm no longer afraid
It's all good
You could've pulled your heart away
I got a taste of victory
And I'm taking it all with me
I'm taking it all
Oh I'm taking it all
Yes I'm taking it all with me
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5. |
The Last Laugh
04:16
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I had my doubts
My phantoms and fears
In the same room
I let them go
Watching the devastation
The havoc they wreaked
Drinking from the glass
Of folly and bitter wine
Shaking the foundation
I stood on
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
And I''ll say
Ah...
Walked through the fire
To clear my soul
Licking my wounds
Slowing my speed
Keeping the fever
Under control
Sipping from the cup of sorrow
And tea from the sweet leaves
This is the poison
I've been on
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
And I''ll go
Ah...
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6. |
Mind Control
04:25
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It's a constant battle
With no end in sight
I grow more skeptical
With each day that passes by
Getting into my affairs
There is something in the air I fear
And the same thing happens
Every now and then
I'm sticking to my guns
I'll sing in the pouring rain
And I'll wait for your thunder
After all I am under you
And a vision blows my mind
Taking me from low
From low to high
And the angel disappears
That's how I go from high to low again
That's how I go from high to low again
Mind control
You know what I want
You know what I need
So when you come around
Your face I want to feel
Taking solace in your words
Is becoming an emergency
Getting into my affairs
There is something in the air I fear
And a vision blows my mind
Taking me from low
From low to high
And the angel disappears
That's how I go from high to low again
That's how I go from high to low again
Mind control
And a vision blows my mind
Taking me from low
From low to high
And the angel disappears
That's how I go from high to low again
That's how I go from high to low again
Mind control
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7. |
Weekend
04:04
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Golden sun shimmering on silver water
We passed the bridge and I asked him again
He said baby I'm gonna tell you one more time
But you will never be the same
We headed off for a weekend
On the shores of pearls
Time flew like an arrow
But with the sun and wind
We got a little nearer
The edge of the sky
Morning light glowing far away
Made a wish oh there was a rainbow
Closed my eyes and just like he said
I could feel it in my bones
We headed off for a weekend
On the shores of pearls
Time flew like an arrow
But with the sun and wind
We got a little nearer
The edge of the sky
We had a few smokey margaritas
Eyelids half closed I saw a mirage
We headed off for a weekend
On the shores of pearls
Time flew like an arrow
But with the sun and wind
We got a little nearer
The edge of the sky
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8. |
From The Dead
03:40
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You had to lie down
Began to feel weak
Lost feeling in your side
You called for help
The ambulance drove off
You arrived in a fog
Slipped in and out
Of consciousness
What really happened
We'll never know
You're leaving us stunned
Here down below
Wish I could bring you back
From the dead
To the living
Wipe the slate clean
I wish I could
See you make your mark
Be the spark
In the dark
You've always been
I feel you out there
Conversations are blurred
Monologues that tear
The night apart
I'm lucky enough to've known your love
Looked in the eyes of the grieving dove
Saw your perfect heart
Seeing the truth behind the veil
Only the emptiness can tell
Wish I could bring you back
From the dead
To the living
Wipe the slate clean
I wish I could
See you make your mark
Be the spark
In the dark
You've always been
Celebrate your life
Celebrate
celebrate your
Celebrate
Gonna celebrate your life
Celebrate your life
Celebrate celebrate
Celebrate your life
And when you soar to the heights
you had in mind
When you rest your soul
Remember that you were loved
You were loved
You are loved
And you were loved
Wish I could bring you back
From the dead
To the living
I wish I could
See you make your mark
Be the spark
In the dark
You've always been
Looked in the eyes of the grieving dove
Saw your perfect heart
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9. |
Soul Mate
02:58
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Hey soul mate where are you
If you're coming don't you
Think it's time
I stood for everything
That I believed in
Couldn't fall for anyone
And the question is
Who should I be with
There's no happiness
Outside your arms
I don't care who it is
He just won't keep me warm
No
Hey soul mate I see you
Crawl into my dreams
Every night
Oh but I think we're doomed
If you don't soon
Change your mind
And together we will
Calm this churning sea
There's no happiness
Outside your arms
I don't care who it is
He just won't keep me warm
No
Tell me how you feel
Are you alive
Playing dead
Is she lovely
Are you all alone
Between the sheets
In your bed
There's no happiness
Outside your arms
I don't care who it is
He just won't keep me warm
No
Hey soul mate where are you
If you're coming don't you
Think it's time
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10. |
Normal Times
02:13
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Let's sit at this table here
Under the canopy
So we can reminisce
Infinitely
Unless they throw us out
At the end of the night
We might never depart
From the endless start
Because I know it'll last forever
There is no doubt in my mind
This is only the beginning
These are normal times
These are normal times
As of yesterday
We are back at it
They can lock us away
The key we'll find it
And whether we arrive
In pieces or whole
We don't need another rule
We're no fools
Because I know it'll last forever
There is no doubt in my mind
This is only the beginning
These are normal times
These are normal times
Still chilly outside
Beneath the starless sky
And the brand new moon
That barely talks to anyone
Through the February clouds
But the light comes from within
You get to see it now and then
And the feeling
Is written in ink
On the ceiling
Because I know it'll last forever
There is no doubt in my mind
This is only the beginning
These are normal times
These are normal times
These are normal times
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I had my doubts
My phantoms and fears
In the same room
I let them go
Watching the devastation
The havoc they wreaked
Drinking from the glass
Of folly and bitter wine
Shaking the foundation
I stood on
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
And I''ll say
Ah...
Walked through the fire
To clear my soul
Licking my wounds
Slowing my speed
Keeping the fever
Under control
Sipping from the cup of sorrow
And tea from the sweet leaves
This is the poison
I've been on
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
Don't you know
I'll have the last laugh
Yea it will be mine
Been working on it
From the beginning of time
Until my next splash
You won't see my face
But I will remember yours
And I''ll go
Ah...
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Alexa Benoit New York, New York
Singer/songwriter. Lives in New York.
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