1. |
Lips Shut Tight
03:55
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It was sunny when I asked you to go
On a hike, along a river that I used to know
But it was hard to get your boots on
The weather changed when we got a move on
As the rain came tumbling down
I saw your pretty grin turn into an earnest frown
When I asked you what’s the matter
You were quiet between the pitter-patter
Well, you’re turning into your mother with your lips shut tight
And you’re beautiful, lord I know it, but it’s not alright
But it’s gonna be, yeah it’s gonna be
I know I’m not without some blame
Ooh it’s gonna be, yeah, it’s gonna be
I only hope you feel the same, only hope you feel the same
As we came across the biggest fork
We got stuck, a whole night going back and forth
We couldn’t see each other’s visions
And we couldn’t make any decisions
So we camped along that barren road
And we hoped to get better to find our way home
Despite the moves we weren’t making
Like another long summer's vacation
Well, you’re turning into your mother with your lips shut tight
And you’re beautiful, lord I know it, but it’s not alright
But it’s gonna be, yeah it’s gonna be
I know I’m not without some blame
Ooh it’s gonna be, yeah, it’s gonna be
I only hope you feel the same, only hope you feel the same
We tossed and turned, hoped for the best
We waited with a patient breath
The fire was out before we left
And you got cold but wouldn’t let me know
With your lips shut tight (you’re turning into your mother)
With your lips shut tight (you’re beautiful, lord, I know it)
With your lips shut tight (you’re turning into your mother)
With your lips shut tight
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2. |
What Went Wrong
03:41
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If I could see your point of view, then it’d be fine
I’m washed up, you’ve had a few, is this the line?
Tear me down and push me in, I’ll say I tried
Seams are bursting by the skin, I’m on your side
Well, I’ve been waiting for so long
I can’t remember what went wrong to
Make me feel so calm and crazy
You’ll come through, you always save me
Here’s the plan, I’ll listen up, to what you say
Nothing new, a meager rut, but that’s okay
You can spend your holidays away from me
You’ll have fun, and I can pay, and I can breathe
Well, I’ve been waiting for so long
I can’t remember what went wrong to
Keep me feeling calm and crazy
You’ll come through, you always save me
Count the empty air on shift
Needles on your fingertips
Were you mistaken for a saint
Eyes are heavy, heart is faint
But I can change my mind,
I can change my mind
Can I change my mind?
I can take my time
I can take my time
Can I take my time?
I can change my mind,
Can I change my mind
Can I change my mind?
I can take my time
I can take my time
Can I take my time?
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3. |
Like the One
03:57
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And if you think that if I had listened
And if you think I wasted my time
And if you think I had all I needed
And if you think it’s all kinda sad
Ma, it’s alright
Ma, I got better
Ma, don’t you cry
Ma, don’t you get it?
Ma, it took time
Ma, I got better
Ma, don’t you cry
Ma, don’t regret it
And if you think that if I resisted
And if you think that maybe they’re right
And if you think I could have just fixed it
And if you think I’m losing my mind
Oh
Ma, it’s alright
Ma, I got better
Ma, don’t you cry
Ma, don’t you get it?
Ma, it took time
Ma, I got better
Ma, don’t you cry
Ma, don’t regret it
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4. |
Okay Okay
02:55
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It always stings when the love is gone
She wants to sing but a different song
I always think of the spring when it got started
We were kids but I felt so old
She liked my tricks and I liked her poems
It’s how you feel when you win something you wanted
And I can’t believe you came knocking at my door
You’re not naive, so from you I’d expect more
Built a fence but I felt alone
Took my meds and I charged my phone
Lost some friends and I kept some
“Kid, it happens”
Working hard but I’m unemployed
Women say I don’t fit the mold
“They don’t know what they’re missing, kid, without you”
And I can’t believe you came knocking at my door
You’re not naive, so from you I’d expect more
Since when was it okay to walk around like you’re in charge
You shouldn’t stay but you should thank the world at large
I don’t want you thinking that there’s another reason
I don’t want you thinking that there’s another reason
And I can’t believe you came knocking at my door
You’re not naive, so from you I’d expect more
Since when was it okay to walk around like you’re in charge
You shouldn’t stay but you should
Yeah, you should thank the world at large
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5. |
Love & Money
02:44
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You had it coming
Going like a bird flying into a storm
That was out of your way
To pick up a body that hoped you would stay
Maybe you're running
Or maybe it's a lot
When you're not really sure which direction to go
You're heading the wrong way just so you know
Well, I've seen love and I've seen money
And you think that you have too, but honey
There's a lot left to explain to you
You gotta get lost, make a mistake or two
Push it down and make believe
You got a set of new tricks up your sleeve
Well, I'll guess you've heard that before
Yeah, I'll guess you've heard that before
Something keeps on keeping you down
If you don't learn to swim you'll probably drown
If you don't learn to swim you'll probably drown
If you don’t learn to swim, you don’t know the shit that you’re in
If you don't learn to swim you'll probably drown
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6. |
Lay the Blame
03:34
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1, 2, 3, 4
Lay the blame, lay the blame on everyone around you
Lay the blame, lay the blame on everyone around you
‘Cause everyone knows what the fuck I mean
And no one will believe her ‘cause she dresses weird
Lay the blame, lay the blame on everyone around you
Lay the blame, lay the blame on everyone around you
‘Cause everyone knows what the fuck I mean
And no one will believe her ‘cause she dresses weird
It ain’t easy when you’re feeling
You’re not that dumb
You’re not that dumb
Play the game, play the game with anyone around you
Play the game, play the game with anyone around you
‘Cause if you’re in the city and you feel alone
And none of your friends are picking up the phone
Play the game, play the game with anyone around you
Play the game, play the game with anyone around you
‘Cause if you’re in the city and you feel alone
And none of your friends are picking up the phone
It ain’t easy when you’re feeling
You’re not that dumb
You’re not that dumb
Stay the same, stay the same as everyone around you
Stay the same, stay the same as everyone around you
‘Cause even though you know it’s always been me and you
And even though I grew up when I went back to school
Stay the same, stay the same as everyone around you
Stay the same, stay the same as everyone around you
‘Cause even though you know it’s always been me and you
And even though I grew up when I went back to school
It ain’t easy when you’re feeling
You’re not that dumb
You’re not that dumb
You’re not that dumb
You’re not that dumb
Lay the blame, lay the blame (lay the blame)
Lay the blame, lay the blame (go on now)
Lay the blame, lay the blame
Lay the blame, lay the blame (on everyone around you)
Lay the blame, lay the blame
Lay the blame, lay the blame (come on now)
Lay the blame, lay the blame (one more time)
Lay the blame, lay the blame (alright, let’s bring it home)
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