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I wanna walk down to Abbey Road
With my hands tucked into my coat
And find a door, paint it black then blame it on Jack
'Cos I know he's not coming back
I wanna wake up to the summertime blues
And watch the sunset at Waterloo
And take a train down to Memphis in my blue suede shoes
'Cos baby I've got nothing to lose
On a stormy night
The sounds of yesterday took me by surprise
I wanna blow my mind
'Cos I'd rather burn out and not fade away
I could be a hero just for a day
I wanna spend all my time in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
I wanna clear the name of the Hurricane
'Cos I know he's not to blame
And take a plane to that place where the streets have no name
So I can hide from the poison rain
I wanna write my own redemption song
Cos my list of sins is far too long
And save the world bang a gong and ask what's going on
Cos maybe we could all get along
On a starry night
Ziggy Weird and Gilly played along and it changed my life
I wanna leave it all behind
And I wanna remember what is it that Stephanie says
Won't let the KKK can take my baby away
I wanna spend all my time in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
I wanna walk down to Evermore
where the Prince of Peace fought that war
and stand tall, hear London call, God I want it all
cos I'm not another brick in the wall
On a stormy night
The sounds of yesterday took me by surprise
I wanna blow my mind
'Cos I'd rather burn out and not fade away
I could be a hero just for a day
On a starry night
Ziggy Weird and Gilly played along and it changed my life
I wanna leave it all behind
I wanna drive to the levy in my Chevrolet
And make love to Mrs Robinson and Maggie May
I wanna spend all my time in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame, yeah
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2. |
Love Has Its Own Mind
03:38
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You are addicted to danger
And I, I'm allergic to adventures
So what's that in your witch's brew
That made me change my point of view
I'm not the sentimental type
I came with open eyes
But too much love has made me blind
I'm not the suffering kind
I've said enough goodbyes
But too much love has made me cry
I thought I was driving
But love has its own mind
Was a time
We were nothing but strangers
Could've passed each other by so many times
Could've been non the wiser
So now that we're together
Is it love or just the weather
I'm not the unquestioning type
I'm always asking why
But too much love has tamed my mind
I'm not the soldiering kind
I'm always stalling for time
But too much love has made me try
I thought I was driving
But love has its own mind
I had been taught to stay out of trouble
Until I realized I had been living in a bubble
I'm not the sentimental type
I came with open eyes
But too much love has made me blind
I'm not the suffering kind
I've said enough goodbyes
But too much love has made me cry
I thought I was driving
But love has its own mind
Love, love, love
Love has its own mind
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Some people call you up to sell you the future
Some people nag at you to see the bigger picture
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
Some people like to talk about their perfect wives and perfect jobs
Some people like to show they can do the perfect downward dog
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
I saw a sticker on a bumper just the other day
Before you change your life, you gotta change your ways
But I have no inclination of living up to expectations
I just sit back, I just relax
I'm just happy to say
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
Some people can't sit still, they're always trying something new
Some people won't let you speak of other points of view
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
Some people get caught up with the finger pointing to the moon
Some people act like there's no elephant in the room
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
I saw a zeolot round the corner and she said to me
"It's your identity that's oppressing me"
But I have no inclination of being part of her revolution
Can we sit back? Can we relax?
There has got to be a better way
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooooooo
Don't let them get you down
Don't let them get you down
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4. |
Eternal
03:58
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Sometimes I get so jaded
Nothing lasts forever but we couldn't help but try
Changes they keep on changing
And all rock stars they'll one day fade from the limelight
And every night runs into the morning light
And every sun will one day burn out of sight
And every love will always be running out of time
Everything changes but just for this moment you and I
We're eternal.
One day I might find a way
There'll be no tear in my eyes when it's time to say goodbye
But tonight I'll let go of my mind
We'll take our chances under the cold grey atomic sky
And every sign takes you to the end of the line
And every cry has a laughter waiting at the side
And every heart will one day be beating out of time.
Everything changes but just for this moment you and I
We're eternal.
And everything changes but just for this moment you and I
And everything changes but just for this moment we’ll never die
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5. |
Into My Soul
04:09
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Sometimes I can’t see the daylight
I close my eyes and trip through all the wires in my mind
Sometimes I can’t see the warning signs
I turn and hide from the rising tide
Look into my soul
Tell me what you’ve found out
Woman don’t you know
There is no easy way out
If you look into my soul
I’d change my life
If only I knew what to change inside
I’d cross that line
If only I knew what to leave behind
I’d stay and fight
If only there’s a cause I can’t deny
I’d stake my life
If only I’m allowed to take my time
Look into my soul
Tell me what you’ve found out
Woman don’t you know
There is no easy way out
If you look into my soul
Tell me what you’ve found out
Woman don’t you know
There is no easy way out
If you look into my soul
Look into my soul
Look into my soul
Look into my soul
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6. |
Go The Distance
04:49
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And when the silver lining in the clouds
Are hidden from your view
I would clear the skies for you
And when the stars that you look upon to guide you
Are running low on fuel
I would light the night for you
I've been drifting for a long time
I was in no rush to go
Anywhere but now i know
I've been waiting for you
And I would go the distance
Take the path of most resistance
'Cos the highest ground
Is nothing without you
And I would cross the oceans
I don't need no other reason
'Cos to be safe and sound
Means nothing without you
And when the winds of change have blown away
the answers that you once knew
I would chase down new ones with you
and when this crowded world gets too small for you
I'll build a ship to the moon
cos I know you'd do the same for me too
I've been staring at the horizon line
too afraid to go
over the edge but now I know...
I've been waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
And I would go the distance
Take the path of most resistance
'Cos the highest ground
Is nothing without you
And I would climb every mountain,
But I'll come right down in an instant
'Cos I've been around
But there's no place like beside you
'Cos I've been missing for a long time
A stowaway on the decks below
But now I'm back at the helm and I know
That I won't be afraid
That we might run aground
No I wont be afraid
That we will never be found
'Cos the only time that I was ever lost
Were the times that were spent without you!
And I would go the distance
Take the path of most resistance
'Cos the highest ground
Is nothing without you
And I would cross the oceans
I don't need no other reason
'Cos to be safe and sound
Means nothing without you
And I would climb every mountain,
But I'll come right down in an instant
'Cos I've been around
But there's no place like beside you
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7. |
Everything Under The Sun
04:06
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I've been feeling a little less down
I've been taking my coffee with some brown sugar
I've been learning not to drown
Under the weight of the sights and sounds outside my window
I think i'm getting better
Though i know this wont last forever
And it really doesn't matter
When she say that
Everything under the sun is enough but
Everyone else is on the run
Everything under the sun is enough but
I live under a rock on a
Shelf in a crockery shop ‘neath the
Shadow of the moon.
I've been thinking of skipping town
I'm just waiting to be claimed from the lost and found section
Maybe i could try to lose a few pounds
Maybe i could learn not to be this
Wound-up neurotic person
I've got a frightfully long list of things I'm afraid of
Self-help books that didn't help solve
Me, myself and the voices I can’t turn off
'Cos mama never said she loved me and
Daddy won't talk about his shame
That's why I live under a rock on a
Shelf in a crockery shop ‘neath the
Shadow of the moon.
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Soul sister are you ever gonna slow down for me (I’m begging you)
You ran away with the only ticket to my sanity
You got me wrapped around your fingers and it feels like
You’ve set me free (you really do)
I keep on falling I keep on tripping but it’s ok with me
If I could keep up with you
If I could run away in your shoes
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
If I could keep up with you
If I could run away in your shoes
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
I don’t know
Soul Sister are you ever gonna take a chance with me (oh say you do)
I know you are just playing so why keep on delaying what’s meant to me
I know you get your kicks from the thrill of the chase
But how much do you really need?
I keep on falling I keep on tripping but it’s ok with me
I know if I don’t catch up, I might let you down
I know if I keep trying, you might just come around
I know if I don’t catch up, I might let you down
I know if I keep trying, you might just come around
I know if I don’t catch up, I might let you down
I know if I keep trying, you might just come around
I know if I don’t catch up, I might let you down
I know if I keep trying, you might just come around
If I could keep up with you
If I could run away in your shoes
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
If I could keep up with you
If I could run away in your shoes
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
If I could keep up with you
If I could run away in your shoes
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
If I could keep up with you
(I don't know if I could)
If I could run away in your shoes
(I don't know if I should)
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
If I could keep up with you
(I don't know if I could)
If I could run away in your shoes
(I don't know if I should)
Will you be mine?
Or will we be racing till the end of time?
I don't know
If I could
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9. |
Us And The Birds
04:05
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See the kingfisher
Iridescent colors
Another one added
To your life list
And a kite is not a thing
To cast into the wind
A kite is not a thing
Tied to a string
It's just us and the birds
In this moment it no longer hurts
It's just us and the birds
No need for words
It's just us and the birds
Doesn't matter who gets there first
Just us and the birds
For what it is worth
Everything
Everything
Those that flock together
Aren't always of the same feather
Those that don't
Aren't always alone.
Get a little closer
a glimpse is forever
Get a little closer
To me.
It's just us and the birds
In this moment it no longer hurts
It's just us and the birds
No need for words
It's just us and the birds
Doesn't matter who gets there first
Just us and the birds
For what it is worth
Everything
Everything
See the golden plovers
Busy with their lives by the water
Did they ever stop to wonder
like we all do?
Those we thought had returned
May have already passed on with the seasons
Does anyone else mourn for them
besides you?
It's just us and the birds
In this moment it no longer hurts
It's just us and the birds
No need for words
It's just us and the birds
Doesn't matter who gets there first
Just us and the birds
For what it is worth
Everything
Everything
It's worth everything
It's worth everything
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10. |
What Do You Say?
03:00
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And....
Too many wolves wearing the skin of the lamb
Looking for gold in the name of the Promised Land
Too many doomsday sayers who couldn't tell us when
Not enough of those who's seen what's written in the sand
So what do you say my friend?
Oh... I guess we will have to
Wing it until the end.
And....
Too many lives have washed onto these shore
Too many wives have waited outside these walls
Too many choices have us wanting for more
Not enough voices to stop the next world war
So what do you say my friend?
Oh... I guess we will have to
Wing it until the end.
And...
Too many songs like this have been sung before
Have they changed anything I dunno I'm not keeping score
So what do you say my friend?
Oh... I guess we will have to
Wing it until the end
So what do you say my friend?
Oh... I guess we will have to
Wing it until the end
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11. |
Won't Fade Away
04:04
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There are only so many punches a man can take
Before he breaks
There are only so many dreams a man can forsake
There are only so many places a man can go
Before he grows old
There are only so many nights he can spend alone
I won't fade away
From here
No I won't fade away
From here
From here
I see my own demons in front of me
They won't let me be
With my sweet blue lady so she set me free
I see a shining light coming from
Up that hill
I see an empty desert in this land that I till
I won't fade away
From here
No I won't fade away
From here
From here
Still I'm waiting to hear your voice
Still I'm waiting for that blue-eyed baby boy
Still I'm waiting for the day my spirit could sing
These words that the angels sing
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
There are only so many moves a man can fake
Before he wakes
There are only so many glass hearts a man can break
There are only so many chances a man can take
Before he's afraid
There are only so many moments a man can wait
Before it is too late
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I’ve got a premonition
Of annihilation
We’re not too far
From the edge
So I’m writing to you
And I’m asking you to
Be my friend
For the end of the world
We could play our favorite tune
In my carbon-filtered panic room
Put on our biohazard suits and
Go driving in my car though
We won’t get very far
It’s a new beginning it’s not the end because
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
I’ve got ammunitions
And combat rations
I’m ready for
The future war
I was frightened before
But not anymore
Will you take my hand
At the end of the world
We could grow our favorite food under
Lights of ultraviolet blue go
Hunt animals at the zoo and
For what it’s worth you and I both could try
Repopulating the Earth
It’s a new beginning it’s not the end because
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
Oh you can count on me
I’ve always been a survivor
In a world that never fails to never see me
Do you see me? Soon you will see me
You will see
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
Lalalalala,
Lalalalala,
Lalalala
I’ve got a friend
Oh we could go driving
Across the wasteland
You and I both
With shotguns in our hands
Oh we could watch the sunset
On nuclear sands
It’s a new beginning
It’s not the end
Do you need a friend?
Can I be your friend?
For the end of the world
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Joshua Chiang Singapore
Singaporean singer/songwriter based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Writes great pop-rock tunes influenced by a diverse range of
styles. Also a prolific illustrator and comic book artist.
www.joshuachiangmusic.com
www.cerealboxstudios.com
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