1. |
Sure Thing!
04:59
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i.fell.asleep./i.fell.in.love.
i've.fallen.off.track.many-a-time.
but.what.you.see.is.what.you.get.
i.often.change.my.mind.
you_played_the_game
i_broke_the_rules
slipped_thru_the_cracks_&_out_the_door
but_don't_you_fret
don't_cause_a_scene
cause_baby_you'll/get/more
kiss the show goodbye...
feelsjustlikeasurething
feelsjustlikeagoodtime
surefeelslikeasurething
i.rock.with.gods./feed.on.redemption.
but.you.don't.get.to.see.'cause.
when.you.feel.the.rush.you'll.never.move.
so.out.of.reach.of.all.reality.
kiss the show goodbye...
feelsjustlikeasurething
feelsjustlikeagoodtime
surefeelslikeasurething
feelsjustlikeasurething
feelsjustlikeagoodtime
nolongerabaddream
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2. |
Breakheart Reservation
03:46
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staring at the sky, i see the
colour of your eyes, i hear your
voice tangle with mine, it sings to
me in four/four time.
waiting, i'm hanging on your
every word, so notably
i'm stupid...
knowing that you'd try to
keep it in line
every time you spoke you made it clear
all the words i didn't want to hear
every time i tried to make you stay
i turned around 'cause you're too far away
staring at the street, i see the
ground beneath my feet, i feel a
chill run down my spine, it creeps so
slow in three/four time.
waiting, i'm standing all
alone so that you'll notice me
i'm stupid...
knowing that you would be fine
every time you spoke you made it clear
all the words i didn't want to hear
every time i tried to make you stay
i turned around 'cause you're too far away
unrealistic. expectations. away!
every time you spoke you made it clear
all the words i didn't want to hear
every time i tried to make you stay
i turned around 'cause you're too far away
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3. |
Flu: The Artist
04:44
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it's all [gone] -- downhill from here
it's all [been] -- so said before
it's [fallen] -- along the way
it's all [gone]. [gone]
it's an [endless] dividing weight
from [the artist] consumed as of late
it's [pressing] and frankly i'm torn
'cause we've [all]. done. [wrong].
take.hold./oh.no!
say./goodbye!
your.tongue./your.cheek.
your.lips./your.lies.
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4. |
Vandals
05:19
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I've been forgotten_It's a trend.
I run in circles_End over end.
So reprehensive_About control.
I'm so damn scared of_Getting old.
I've seen destruction_Along the way.
Sick recollectons_In dismay.
Peer unresponsive_'til it unfolds.
Can't dig myself out_of this hole.
You gave your king a different crown.
Then used it as your claim to fame.
They're gonna burn you at the stake.
[i'monlyheretomakeyouworse]
the glory. THE FAUX CHARITY.
the thought you're hated BY EVERYBODY.
the only word for you, YOU'RE
_vandals__
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5. |
North Shore Shuffle
04:21
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U ? me in phrases + gestures i don't know
your tendencies frustrating, but how could i have known
that U would just cry torture 4 playing all these games
but the ? makes no difference when the answers all the same
sleepingsoftly/contradicting.
say (saySAY) you're what i want, +
say (saySAY) you're no what i've got,
believe (lieveLEAVE) not everything's lost,
+ start over
you're waiting 4 2morrow, + it always gets U down
keep looking back on yesterday 'til it comes back around
refuse to understand it, perhaps U are 2 young
2 stubborn 2 let go + fix the damage U have done
overbearing/ever-changing.
say (saySAY) you're what i want, +
say (saySAY) you're no what i've got,
believe (lieveLEAVE) not everything's lost,
+ start over again
1 day i'll find another, 4get U never called
at least that's what i tell myself with my back against the wall
U made it look so simple, replacing me with ease
a poor man's version of myself is very poor indeed
she's comes + lights up the room +
she gives the dirtiest glance
i try to compose myself 'cause
i know there may be a chance
she's got these striking blue eyes +
she wears the tightest of pants but
she can't get into my heart 'cause
she.doesn't.know.how.2.dance.SO.
say (saySAY) you're what i want, +
say (saySAY) you're no what i've got,
believe (lieveLEAVE) not everything's lost,
+ start over again
say (saySAY) you're what i want, +
say (saySAY) you're no what i've got,
believe (lieveLEAVE) not everything's lost,
+ start over
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6. |
In Colour
04:00
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and it's all begun before, the pendulum it sways
with an influence so positive, too positive to stay
what was lived was once a love, and such a love has now expired
with an influence too negative, too negative to hide
so you better take a seat, 'cause these breaths increase in length
and the walls will hide the clarity, from which you get your strength
break thru the other side, this really should be seen
you say that you're a free man now, how happy will you free?
(up in the air/out on the floor)
it's come to an end.
(in colour)
tell.me.are.you.really.happy.with.me?
i.think.we.should.see.other.people.maybe?
tell.me.are.you.really.happy.with.me?
i.think.we.should.see.other.people.baby?
I'MONLYHERETOMAKEYOUWORSE.
(up in the air/out on the floor)
it's come to an end.
(in colour)
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7. |
Flu: The Amnesiac
02:34
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8. |
On TV
04:45
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you're sitting like. an open book.
with pages torn. where no one looks.
it always ends in heartache.
thru your eyes your dreams are crushed.
you should get out for your sake.
it really don't matter that much.
can you be saved. from the inside?
what once was yours. forever a lie.
(forever fake with open arms)
it always ends in heartache.
thru your eyes your dreams are crushed.
you should get out for your sake.
it really don't matter that much.
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9. |
UMBrellevator
03:50
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I am an impossible, impossible man.
Strugglin' to hold on to what I can.
You were the shelter over me, uh huh.
You were the covers, I was holdin' so tightly.
So keep me warm, and keep me dry.
Keep my hopes alive.
And keep me safe, and in your arms.
Keep me away from harm.
Never could name just what we'd got.
But you couldn't care if we did or not.
I never cared 'bout anything else.
But how could I? It'd be like trippin' over myself.
Now we're runnin' on the back nine,
And I'm doing fine, not so fine.
You took me by surprise.
And never again, will I see those eyes.
I haven't found an answer yet,
And all my heart has is regret.
If it was so easy, let me know
'cause I cant find... how to let you go.
So keep me warm, and keep me dry.
Keep my hopes alive.
And keep me safe, and in your arms.
Keep me away from harm.
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10. |
Hello Stranger
06:02
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everybody looks better in the dark.
and i'm tryin', oh i'm tryin' to get back to where i was.
you could guess, but you'd probably have it wrong.
i'll keep denyin', it was my fault all along.
she_said_"no"_
and_i_probably_should_have_known_
"no_i_won't_'cause_i'm_better_off_alone_"
she_said_"no"_
and_i_guess_i_should_have_known_
"no_i_won't_'cause_i'm_better_off_on_my_own_"
oh, now i can't find the words
and i'm tryin', oh i'm tryin' to get by in this world.
you could guess, and you'd probably be right.
i'll keep denying, i left you there that night
she_said_"no"_
and_i_probably_should_have_known_
"no_i_won't_'cause_i'm_better_off_alone_"
she_said_"no"_
and_i_guess_i_should_have_known_
"no_i_won't_'cause_i'm_better_off_on_my_own_"
(...when part of you runs away.)
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11. |
Flu: The Ambiance
03:55
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12. |
No More Blue Tomorrows
05:50
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iputthesewordsonapage.strumthesechordsoutofrage.
butit'llneverdoitjustice.toallthatigave.
isingmylungsoutforlove.ohbutit'sneverenough.
'causesecondchancesareformovies.andi'mcallingcut.
sowalkinthesunset.'causei'lleventuallyforget.
atleastthatswhatitellmyselfgod.damnihopeitstrue.
ittookyouvirtuallynotime.soiguessitmeantnothing.
butnothingmeantasmuchtomeas.muchtoyoumeasyou.
did you walk or were you pushed?
did you run or were you dragged away?
did you fall or were you rushed?
did you ever have a plan to stay?
to stay...
youletmegosoeasy.soshutyourmouthgirlteachme.
tellmeallyoursecretsican't.promisethati'llkeepthemtomyself.
ihaven'tseentheskyblue.sincethedayileftyou.
therearenomorebluetomorrowsstop.wishingforthepast.
andi'mnolongerjuly.butyoursunstillshines.
sorryifi'mstaringijust.can'thelpbutadmire.
causethere'snolightoverhere.you'vemadethatmuchclear.
withoutitiamlostinsidethis.darknessi'vecreatedformyself.
did you walk or were you pushed?
did you run or were you dragged away?
did you fall or were you rushed?
did you ever have a plan to stay?
and i still look to you for approval.
though you're nowhere to be found.
and i would smother you with affection.
but you don't want me around.
i hope you get what you want,
i hope you want what you get.
oh, you're doing so well.
so. it's. agreed.
no_more_blue_tomorrrows
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feat. sam nevin & mike nevin
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