1. |
The Grey
02:55
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If I could crawl behind those eyes
I’d rearrange all of the lies
Til’ they formed a straight answer
Three months spent stranded in the grey
Patiently wasting away
A delicate disaster
We navigated though the snow
And clouds of our breath in the cold
Back to your apartment
A skinny joint, a vacant couch
A record you bought in the south
A morning heavy hearted
The way the whole thing started
Tell me what you want me to be
Fore I lose my mind
Tell me what you want me to be
If anything, if anything at all
Or I could hide inside these arms
Ignore all the signs and alarms
And hear just what I wanna
For just a little longer
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2. |
Lightweight
03:13
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The sun is hiding in the clouds
Just like the words inside my mouth
I think tonight I’ll let ‘em out
I never knew a single smile
Could be enough to drive you wild
I won’t make it one more mile
And if you never wanna speak to me again
Well I couldn’t say I wouldn’t understand
But I’d rather know for sure I’m on the shelf
Than spend another second questioning myself
The moon is rising on the hill
Just like this doubt I’ve yet to kill
If I don’t do it now I never will
And if you never wanna speak to me again
Well I couldn’t say I wouldn’t understand
But I’d rather know for sure I’m on the shelf
Than spend another second questioning myself
Too much too soon, too little too late
I’m always falling in love, I’m such a lightweight
Too much too soon, too little too late
I’m always falling in love
And if you never wanna speak to me again
Well I couldn’t say I wouldn’t understand
But I’d rather know I’ve got no chance in hell
Than spend another second questioning myself
Then spend the rest of my life questioning myself
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3. |
Everybody's Dancin'
04:07
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Calling all of the others
that made it through this week
Calling all of my brothers
to whom I hardly speak
Gather all your belongings, we're going out on the town
I heard about this place we must check out
Where everybody's dancin' to a song that no one likes
Everybody's actin' like they've only got tonight
Everybody's laughing, they really got us packed in tight
Everybody's dancin'
Everybody's dancin'
Maybe I'll meet somebody, the woman of my dreams
Live happily ever after
like on the movie screens
Or just wait here in the corner til' someone else wants to leave
And wonder why the hell I wore long sleeves
Everybody's dancin' to a song that no one likes
Everybody's actin' like they've only got tonight
Everybody's laughing, pretendin' everything's all right
Everybody's dancin'
Everybody's dancin'
Guess I had one too many
, how did I get home?
Did I do anything stupid?
Did I forget my phone?
When will I learn my lesson and start acting my age?
My ears are ringin' and my breath tastes like champagne
My ears are ringin' and the rest of me's in pain
Everybody's dancin' to a song that no one likes
Everybody's actin' like they've only got tonight
Everybody's laughing, they really got us packed in tight
Everybody's dancin'
Everybody's dancin'
Everybody's dancin'
Everybody's dancin'
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4. |
Curveball
03:37
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He had the best arm in the county, steady 94
Other kids were always whisperin his name
His curveball sent you spinnin, sinker to the floor
Change-up made you hang your head in shame
He was destined for the majors, the bright lights and the crowds
All the scouts were placing bets and waging war
His friends all green with envy, his parents standing proud
As scholarships came flying through the door
Well the road ahead was open
And the sky above was blue
Oh, you’ll never see it comin’
But life throws a mean curve too
Well he threw away his shoulder, spring of ’89
Seventh inning of a damn near perfect game
Couple months of rest, doctor said he should be fine
But since that night it never was the same
‘Cause that summer turned to winter, graduation came and went
He tried everything but never fully healed
See him sittin’ in the dugout, spittin’ in the wind
Wishin’ it were him out on that field
Well the road ahead was open
And the sky above was blue
Oh, you’ll never see it comin’
But life throws a mean curve too
Oooooh
Nowadays he sells insurance, grown up and settled down
The days are long but the pay’s all right
He coaches in the evenings, his boy is on the mound
Lookin’ just like his old man beneath those lights
Now the road ahead is open
And the sky above is blue
No, he never saw it comin’
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5. |
Way About You
02:34
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I’ve crossed your path a thousand times
I’ve heard your laugh, I’ve seen you shine
But I never thought I’d feel this way about you
Never thought I’d feel this way about you
It must be something in the air
Or how the sun’s fallin’ on your hair
‘Cause I never thought I’d feel this way about you
Never thought I’d feel this way about you
(Oooh La la la’s underneath)
Forgive me, for I know not what I’m doing
To think I could’ve had you by my side
All this time I thought that I’ve been losing
I never thought I’d feel this way about you
Never thought I’d feel this way about you
How’d I ever spend my days without you?
Never thought I’d feel this way about you
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6. |
Reason to Run
02:56
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It wasn't like I wanted to go
Just knew that I couldn't stay
I'm guessin' that you understand
Just think about a year down the road
When you'd turn to me and say
I'm lookin' for an older man
Or maybe I'm just lookin' for a reason to run
Now that I've found someone I see through
And maybe I'm just lookin' for the easy way out
Givin' into my doubt over truth
And I could see the fire in your eyes
From all the way across the room
I didn't wanna get too close
But by the time we said our goodbyes
Honey, I could taste the fumes
And that's what I remember most
But maybe I'm just lookin' for a reason to run
Now that I've found someone I see through
And maybe I'm just lookin' for the easy way out
Givin' into my doubt over truth
When I should be busy lookin'
Maybe I'm just lookin' for a reason to run
Now that I've found someone I see through
And maybe I'm just lookin' for the easy way out
Givin' into my doubt over truth
When I should be busy lookin'
I should be busy lookin'
I should be busy lookin' at you
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7. |
Evelyn
04:29
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Evelyn walks her dog today
Just like yesterday, the day before, and the day before that
She always smiles, waves hello and moves along
But in her eyes I see that something's wrong
Works 9 to 5, waits around from 5 to 9
Slowly moving down the channels and a bottle of red wine
The neighbors change but all the houses stay the same
Evelyn's still waiting on a call that never came
Wishing she could hit rewind
and leave tomorrow's same old shit behind
Evelyn, Evelyn
There's still time to catch a second wind
All you need is something to believe in
Her husband vanished when the kids were still young
She did as well as any mother could've done
Still they both grew up, found jobs and moved away
Now she only sees their faces on photographs and holidays
Wishing they would stay for good
Wishing they'd still need her like she thought they always would
Evelyn, Evelyn
There's still time to catch a second wind
All you need is something to believe in
Evelyn
Someday you'll find someone on whom you can depend
But until then
Evelyn walks her dog today
Just like yesterday, the day before, and the day before that
But Evelyn, oh Evelyn
There's still time to change the place you're in
All you need is something to believe in
We all need something to believe in
As for me, I still believe
As for me, I still believe in Evelyn
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8. |
Making Strangers
02:42
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Feels like I've been making strangers
Out of all my oldest friends
It's not that I don't care about 'em
I just learned to live without 'em
Feels like I'm in constant danger
Of forgetting where I'm from
Home is harder to remember
When the roads all blend together into one
Feels like I've been making strangers
Always first to walk away
Afraid of what I might discover
About myself when in another's eyes
And I've paid the price
Have I lost my way?
Can I get it back?
Have I lost my way?
People and places and feelings and traces gone cold
People and places, familiar faces grown old
Grown old, grown old
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Feels like I've been making strangers
But with you I'm here to stay
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9. |
Anna, Don't You Realize
03:55
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Safe inside a world of books
Resting on the western bedroom wall
Adaptations of the past
Tales of love and castles standing tall
There’s never any worry there and hardly any mention of the truth
Aw, but Anna, don’t you realize
It’s missing all the stories meant for you
Flip your favorite sitcom on
Over some Chinese delivery
Young, attractive group of friends
Picture perfect personalities
Where every season ends the same, a character you can’t help but forgive
Aw, but Anna, don’t you realize
They’re actin’ out the life you’re meant to live
You’re meant to live
You’re meant to live
You’re meant to live
Scroll to a reminder of
The man that you once woke to every day
Candids of a party thrown
To celebrate a baby on the way
So ruminate your life away while you wait on fate to change the score
Aw, but Anna, don’t you realize
All you need is right outside the door
And so much more
And so much more
And so much more
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10. |
First
03:40
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Hey, how you been?
Do you even still remember me?
I've done too much drinkin' and it's got me thinkin'
About all that we used to be
It's late in New York
But the night's still young in East LA
Close to the ocean without this commotion
You'd be crazy not to stay
We've been growing up so fast
I guess that's just the way it works
I know that I won't be your last
But you will always be my first
Say, how's your job?
Did you find yourself a group of friends?
To fill in this chapter with lessons and laughter
Did you ever fall in love again?
Me, I'm doing fine
I just pay the bills and sing my songs
But sometimes at night when the moon hangs just right
I recall where it all went wrong
But I ain't living in the past
Just like to visit when it hurts
I know that I won't be your last
But you will always be my first
K, I'll let you go
It's always nice to hear your voice
Though I won't admit I could never forget it
Even if I had the choice
So give your family my best
Although they knew me at my worst
I know that you won't be my last
But you will always be my first
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Darryl Rahn New York
"When someone can captivate you with just a voice and a guitar they're doing something right."
- Brian Rosenworcel of Guster
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