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How did it go?
I really want to know
I'm living on the edge
How about now?
Did you ever try to find
another life for me
I don't know anybody like you in this world,
we've gotta keep it true, I've gotta be with you
I don't know anybody like you in this world,
we've gotta keep it true, I've gotta be with you
And you know that I'm terrified of my mind
How about now?
I'm feeling like a clown
I haven't got a way
How about then?
We haven't got to send
our love signals today
I don't know anybody like you in this world,
we've gotta keep it true, I've gotta be with you
I don't know anybody like you in this world,
we've gotta keep it true, I've gotta be with you
And you know that I'm terrified of my mind
There's a world I guess, where this doesn't end
the way we really need it too
But you'll always know, when it's taking hold
it's true
I don't know anybody like you in this world
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Radio
03:57
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Don’t go around playing with my head again
Watch what you said, go back to bed
I feel so tired and so old these days
there’s nothing to do or say, nowhere to hide and play
Turn up the noise, get in the flow
turn up the sound on the radio
We’ve got a lot of nowhere to go
listen to what’s on the radio
I hate the beat, who am I to judge
let yourself go to the sugar rush
of the radio, of the radio
I looped my days for several years before
I found the cure, I get so bored
but mandated loneliness brought back the beast
I fell asleep, I need release
Turn up the noise, get in the flow
turn up the sound on the radio
We’ve got a lot of nowhere to go
listen to what’s on the radio
I hate the beat, who am I to judge
let yourself go to the sugar rush
of the radio, of the radio
I know that we’re saving ourselves, but I cannot see a way out
I need some comfort now
The hours fall into the days, the seconds come crashing away
there’s one thing to save me
Turn up the noise, get in the flow
turn up the sound on the radio
We’ve got a lot of nowhere to go
listen to what’s on the radio
I hate the beat, who am I to judge
let yourself go to the sugar rush
of the radio, of the radio
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All The People
02:28
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All the people gather round, gather round
All the people gather round, gather round and say
I'm lucky to fear
All the people open up, open up and
All the people tell me stuff, tell me stuff that I
have no need to hear
It's a goddamn shame, I've lost myself to the video
It's a goddamn shame, convinced myself it's true
All the people are my friends, are my friends
All the people are my friends, tell me when I've lost
the pattern somewhere
and all the people in my head, in my head
All the people in my head, they pretend they know
How far they compare
It's a goddamn shame, I've lost myself to the video
It's a goddamn shame, convinced myself it's true
All the people gather round, gather round
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Sing my story, tell my song
One by one they'll come along
I'm amazed there's so much patience here
The days are gone for feeling fear
I'm wasting light on the foolish things
Wait and see what progress things
Then just like clockwork it comes around
The music lets me take the crown,
Singing...
It soothes my soul before I crack-up
Like I live in a baptist hospital
The cadences of others sing
and we'll dance in the pure comedy
I'll take you as you were you say
but don't leave me chasing yesterday
I have no choice when I hit that low
The way to normal never shows
Singing....
And it's a joke, a joke and it's a farce
That we all give as much as we have got
But til you know, you know what this is worth
You'll never see the point in the absurd
And if you run away, you'll always take the blame
Forget the highs and only feel the shame
Because you've tasted glory on your tongue
We are the renegades, we lose until we've won
Sing my story, tell my song
One by one they'll come along
I'm amazed there's so much patience here
The days are gone for feeling fear
I'm wasting light on the foolish things
Wait and see what progress things
Then just like clockwork it comes around
The music lets me take the crown,
Singing...
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OK
03:11
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Sometimes I wish you liked me a little more
Sometimes I wish you liked me a little less
Sometimes it's like we never felt that complicated
Today we only talked about sex
I was left just a little embarassed
'Cause I'd let the secret slip out to a couple of friends
When it happened I was picturing my therapist
And I'd wondered what she'd make of all of it
But you know I think the world of you
and I'm certain that we'll see this true
Doesn't matter I'm not over you
just as long as you're OK
You got me drunk on Monday night
at a party of your choosing
You talked me down 'til the morning night
and I felt like this could work
And every text you send gives me dopamine
Every word just makes me burst
Especially when you write to me
You're so fucking cute it hurts
But you know I think the world of you
and I'm certain that we'll see this true
Doesn't matter I'm not over you
please just tell me you're OK
But you know I think the world of you
and I'm certain that we'll see this true
And maybe I'll get over you
just as long as you're OK
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Birch Street
04:30
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They’re all 25, they all live with their parents
They’re all working too hard and they can’t afford nothing
Never left the old bedroom, never turned off that light
Only go out for booze, to fuck or to fight
He’s been a little more distant, and she’s been getting frustrated
She didn’t come the last time that he offered his services
They’ve been going on 5 years, they’ll last a couple more
and when she told him “the spark died”, he just looked at his phone
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street tonight
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street
Someone out there has it in for us
He’s been playing in the band, thinks they’re gonna get somewhere
There were labels at the last show, said one day they’d sign them
Last night he took a pill, and in the morning regrets it
and he’ll do it tomorrow, ‘cause that’s just how they all live
We all have the some clothes, we all keep the same company
We’re all at the same bars, in the same factories
The same conversations go around and around
We all have the same genes, the same ups and downs
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street tonight
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street
Someone out there has it in for us
Now I'm going to bed and I'm shutting my eyes
and I think of my friends, are they doing alright?
We just talk about TV when we’re all fucking drowning
I truly am scared, is this how we’re all dying?
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street tonight
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street tonight
That’s the job, that’s the life,
this is Birch Street
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I'm Not Leaving
04:16
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I can hold a lot of pain,
I'm a human being, I was built that way
I get the feeling you're the same,
well I know you are, you told me everything
And some days I feel you healing
and sometimes I fear you're gone
I know I can be deceived but
you can always find a home in my arms
Throughout every change of season, you're the reason
I'm not afraid of holding on
Hope you know that I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving
I'm right here where I belong
I've made a lot of bad mistakes
I'm a human being, I just felt that taste
I'm sure you've made a few too,
but I've never cared, I'm still holding you
We'll light up at all the good times
and comfort for all the hurt
and if you should choose to shut down
something in my heart will push and work now
Throughout every change of season, you're the reason
I'm not afraid of holding on
Hope you know that I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving
I'm right here where I belong
Let's burn the wall that keeps us both untrue
We'll tear it all and not lose me and you
I'll tell you if I am bleeding,
and I want you to tell me too
It's trust and it's love and it's feeling
and even when it hurts it's worth it for you
Throughout every change of season, you're the reason
I'm not afraid of holding on
Hope you know that I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving
I'm right here where I belong
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She Is a Song
03:31
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She has music pouring out of every syllable
And on her darkest days she comes in with a lift
Well her fabric has been made of something greater than
you think you know, but that's the gift
And in a second I was brought into her point of view
Call it twist of fate, call it what you will
In a flash it becomes clear that this is timeless
And better still, better still
She is a song, she is a melody,
she is a tune, a note, a chord
She is a song, she is a remedy,
She is all I ever think about, whenever I'm consumed with doubt oh oh
She is a song
And when she smiles the crowds will Roar, and they will scream Aloud
When she speaks the room will hang on every word
She won't give you up, she'll stay until you figure out
That this is good, this is good
She is a song, she is a melody,
she is a tune, a note, a chord
She is a song, she is a remedy,
She is all I ever think about, whenever I'm consumed with doubt oh oh
She is a song
If you try you can feel what she's feeling
And if you climb you can hear just what she's thinking
And we'll trip the light fantastic on, an ocean of imaginary eyes
When she makes her plans, I'll stand to attention
When she calls for it, I'll stand by her side
In my wooden heart, I know that this is certain
At least I've tried, you know I've tried
She is a song, she is a melody,
she is a tune, a note, a chord
She is a song, she is a remedy,
She is all I ever think about, whenever I'm consumed with doubt oh oh
She is a song
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Alright
03:57
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’ve been picturing the people on the higher floor
I have hurt myself too many times to be this sure
and I’m a better man than I can take the credit for
Oh it’s gonna be alright
I’ve been finding it much easier to be alone
and I’m not scared to lose my breath and feel the weight come on
There are problems here that I know I just can’t ignore
but it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
There’ve been sleepless nights, there always is
but I’ve never been less worried ‘bout the future here
I’m just moving on to greener years
Mmm it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
When you’re losing it, and the day begins, don’t be afraid
If tomorrow comes, all you have to know is you are safe
There’s a road ahead that I’ve never crossed
but I know that I can get there with a bit of luck
The work is hard and the days are tough
but it’s gonna be alright
So come on save me, save my soul
Come on maybe, I’ll take control
Come on save me, save me tonight
Oh it’s gonna be alright
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Warm
03:56
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Love is like an ocean drive
it's beautiful in every light
Love is like a cheap hotel
it's hard unless you wear it well
And every time I feel alone
you hold me through the night, you hold me 'til it's gone
You're always there to bring me home
You're keeping me alive, you're keeping me warm, you're keeping me warm
Loving you's a privilege dear
just stay as long as you can bear
Loving you's a symphony
when all I have's a melody
And every time I feel alone
you hold me through the night, you hold me 'til it's gone
You're always there to bring me home
You're keeping me alive, you're keeping me warm, you're keeping me warm
Love is all I've waited for,
it tears you up and leaves you whole
Love's alive and love is true,
love's alive 'cause love is you
You're keeping me warm
You're keeping me warm
You're keeping me warm
You're keeping me alive, you're keeping me warm
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Blue
04:27
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It's been a while now, it's been too long
It's been a harder time than I've let on
Take me down some, give me truth
I'm coming out of the blue, coming out of the blue
It all comes back to me
I'm coming out of the blue, coming out of the blue
Won't you come back to me
I feel alive again, wish I was numb
Take me forward now 'til it's been and gone
Take me down love, say it's you
I'm coming out of the blue, coming out of the blue
It all comes back to me
I'm coming out of the blue, coming out of the blue
Won't you come back to me
If this is what you want, I'll try and give you all, I'll even try for more
But I've never understood how anybody could think that I'm the one
I'm coming out of the blue, coming into the red
What's that I've nailed to my cross, what's that I have in my head?
I'm coming into my own, why do I feel so scared?
Is this the rest of my life, is this the way I've been set?
I'm coming out of the blue, feeling hands on my neck
Can't shake the weight of those thoughts, the pounding in my chest
Why do I feel so lost, why do I feel so ashamed?
Why can't I breathe anymore, why can't I utter your name?
I'm coming out of the blue, coming into the red
What's that I've nailed to my cross, what's that I have in my head?
I'm coming into my own, why do I feel so scared?
Is this the rest of my life, is this the way I've been set?
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Alter
02:27
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Think I saw you on the street
Think you moved me to a different beat
Think I offered you my name
Think I said to you my life has changed
I got by without you, but not quite
I might have to alter, might
Think I saw you in a dream
Think I met you in a movie screen
Bought you flowers yesterday
By the chocolate and the magazines
I got by without you, but not quite
I might have to alter, might
I got by without you, but not quite
I might have to alter, might
and I could stay forever in your eyes
I'm about to alter, bye bye
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D. Cullen Dublin, Ireland
D. Cullen is a songwriter/musician from Dublin, Ireland.
Debut album "Sing My Story, Tell My Song" is available now!
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