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Only Story
02:52
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Everyone’s got a story
Everyone’s got a tale or two
Some are tall some are sorry
The only story that I read is you
There’s a guy I know who, loves his Labradoodle
He’s got a neighbour she studies, semiotics in film
Seems like they got a lot to say, I tune them out when you walk my way
The only story that I read, the only story that I need is you
I know, you worry, your beauty, won’t hold me
You let me, know you, now let me, show you
What you mean to me
(This) Fool who works beside me, only seen Godfather 3
His mother got her freezer, full of baked bean sandwiches
They’ve got stories I have no doubt, you walk my way and I tune them out
The only story that I read, the only story that I need is you
I know, you worry, your beauty, won’t hold me
You let me, know you, now let me, show you
The hold you have on me
This girl I knew who was so cool, rode her skateboard in dry pools
Her little brother did break-ins just to do their household chores
They got stories I love to hear, I tune them out every time you’re near
The only story that I read, the only story that I need is you
I know, you worry, your beauty, won’t hold me
You let me, know you, now let me, show you
The world you mean to me
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2. |
Muckenfuss
03:16
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They’re the best, they’re the worst, mixed bag of nuts
Can be wise, can be fools, but you should see them, totally muckenfuss!
(They) Bring the light, (they) fight the dark, they might carry a six-pack
They make me laugh, they make me cry
[CHORUS]
I always know, that they’ll reap what I sow
(and) Wherever I go, they’ll always show
Because I’m talking about my friends
They know when I’m broke and when I smoked my last smoke
Talking about my friends
When I don’t pick up the phone they know I’m probably at home
They know every shady thing I’ve done
But they lock it away until it’s funny to say
(because) I’m talking about my friends
Good rule of thumb, be sure that you got some
When my date, is less than great, they look the other way
This party blows, I need to go, they never make me stay
Moving takes time, I start at nine, they roll around by noon
They lift me up, they let me down
[CHORUS]
They’ll pick you up from the airport
They’ll let you down in a fight
They’ll keep you steady through a breakup
They’re dy-no-mite!
[CHORUS]
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3. |
So Adorable
04:17
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They tell us there are 7 deadly sins
And I know them well
As you can tell
I’ve learned to swallow down my pride
I try to keep my wrath aside
My greed can grab me
My lust surrounds me
My envy twists, distorts my view
But I see straight, since I found you
(but) When I touch your face
All those sins leave without a trace
You’re so adorable
[CHORUS]
(if you) Read the Bible
(there’s) Ten Commandments
Some people follow
The Golden Rule
I think they’re all fools
So sure they have it all
But I can see them fall
(‘cause) What they didn’t do
(was) Write a rule for you
You’re so adorable
They say that we’ve only got 5 senses
(but) I know that can’t be true
‘Cause I’ve met you
Tried to catch your scent before
But I’ve learned that I need more
Than these eyes, that look twice
Than my ears, open wide.
My fingers play, this old guitar
My mouth betrays, please don’t run away
When I touch your face
All 5 senses get a little grace
You’re so adorable.
[CHORUS]
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4. |
Try and Hang On
03:09
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Don’t know what you’re doing these days, try & hang on
People ask, “How are you?” Lie & hang on
They aren’t privy to how you don’t know how to hang on
(but ) You fake it ‘til you make it, grab your rabbit
Right that wrong, write that song, get it on, bang-a-gong!
I want a story that ends with you in the killer’s space
Check the mirror but all there is, is a loser’s face
Grab the wheel hit the gas but all you do is crash and burn
Scattered ash, what a blast, try & hang on
Lightweight, stagnate, life when you lose your grip
Dictate, decimate, that’s when you crack your whip
When you lose it, you can’t choose it, just try and control your fall
When you’re shaken and you’re aching, you’re forsaken
Try & hang on, try & hang on
All work and never any play makes a dull boy
No surprise lose your mind, out the door
All that glitters can’t be gold, that’s for all the suckers out there
Grab a chair, grab a beer, try & hang on
Lightweight, stagnate, life when you lose your grip
Dictate, decimate, that’s when you crack your whip
When you lose it, you can’t choose it, just try and control your fall
When you’re shaken and you’re aching, you’re forsaken
Try & hang on
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5. |
Lovely Lonely World
03:52
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Little girl in Saskatoon
She’s walking, though it’s cold
(It’s the) First day of school
I hope she’s happy when she’s old
Married couple in Tokyo
(They) Had children right away
It’s been hard since they moved out
I hope their love can last forever and a day
It’s a lovely lonely world; life can sometimes be a blur
It’s a lovely lonely world; sometimes what you do and who you love can be absurd
We are alone, when we are born
We are alone, when we die
All we have, is time in the middle
All we have, is do or try
It’s a lovely lonely world; life can sometimes be a blur
It’s a lovely lonely world; sometimes what you do and who you love can be absurd
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6. |
Knife in my Back
03:42
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Thought I had my crew, thought I had my girlfriend too
(I) put my trust in you, but I was such a fool
You knew she had my heart, (you) knew she had me from the start
You should have stayed away, (but) now you know you have to pay
I could have told you then, she was not the one for you
She came to me my friend, what was I supposed to do?
You’re so blind, (you’ve) never been attacked.
You put the knife in my back
You have lied, You’ve left out your mistakes
And betrayed, She’s not just yours to take
Never doubt, Oh you should hear yourself
I’ll repay, You need to say farewell.
You’re so blind, (you’ve) never been attacked.
You put the knife in my back
I daydream all the time, about these plans of mine, of ripping out your spine
I’ll get revenge on you, if it’s the last thing I do, I’ll beat you black and blue
You’re so blind, (you’ve) never been attacked
You put the knife in my back
But I want her & I need her
You don’t see her, she’s a prop to you
You’re so careless, never loved her
Now you’re lonely, boo hoo
Count your days
Run or pray
You will pay
Either way
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7. |
Cherry Wine
03:30
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Hey mister, hey chum
Got a boyfriend, so dumb
I really like him, ho hum, I should just bite my tongue.
Got a girlfriend, I know
She’s a hottie, So-so
(I) think that she’s the one, if you say so
And she’s so much fun.
But now the weekend’s gone
It’s Monday morn
You’re the one
I’m here at home
I’m calling up, on the phone
To talk about, what’s gone wrong
She leaves me cold
I’m not surprised
(I) feel so old
What I’d advise
Is leave her be
Come on by, watch TV & let some time slide.
Hey lady, hey sir
I’m so happy, you were
She’s perfect, I’m sure
I should just concur
Now my fella, yes ma’am
He puts the seat down, hot damn
(You’re) just jealous, (he’s) just a sham
I’m sure he’s the one.
But now the weekend’s gone
It’s Monday morn
You’re the one
I’m here at home
I’m calling up, on the phone
To talk about, what’s gone wrong
He leaves me cold
I’m not surprised
(I) feel so old
What I’d advise
Is leave him be
Come on by, watch TV & let some time slide.
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8. |
Sing it Out
03:08
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Roll the window down, catch every little breeze that blows
Feet on the dash, count every ring that’s on her toes
The radio’s on, hum to every song it throws
Then comes the best one, the one that everybody knows
Oh bla di, oh bla da. Doo Wah Diddy Diddy Dum Diddy Da
de Doo Doo Doo, de Da Da Da, Ma Ma Se Ma Ma Ku Sa
Doe Ray Mi, la dee da (kum by ya), just sing it out
It’s been a long time, been a long lonely time
Since you knew each word to every single line
Sing so loud, in the shower, in a barroom crowd
Makes no difference what the words are about, sing it out
Oh bla di, oh bla da. Doo Wah Diddy Diddy Dum Diddy Da
de Doo Doo Doo, de Da Da Da, Ma Ma Se Ma Ma Ku Sa
Doe Ray Mi, la dee da (kum by ya), just sing it out
Bonfire’s bright, lean back and search the sky
Big Dipper’s dipping, then Orion grabs your eye
Guitar comes out, starts a little shy
Then comes the best one, makes everybody smile
Oh bla di, oh bla da. Doo Wah Diddy Diddy Dum Diddy Da
de Doo Doo Doo, de Da Da Da, Ma Ma Se Ma Ma Ku Sa
Doe Ray Mi, la dee da (kum by ya), just sing it out
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9. |
It Could Be You
03:11
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Pull my jeans on, sniff the pits on my best shirt
Hit the bathroom, give the hair gel one good squirt
Whip my comb out, run it through my hair
Cause I’m winning, winning everywhere
Got my stride on, got my wingman by my side
Get my buzz on, you can run but you can’t hide
Crowd is restless, twisting in the night
I am ready, to go with fight or flight
Now I’m out here on the hunt for you
But you’re just a single point of view
If you’re not here someone else will do
Anyone will do
You hate the player, but you need to blame the game
You think you’re different, turns out you’re just the same
Yes I want you, (I) got you in my sights
But there’s others, (I) hate to be so impolite
Now I’m out here on the hunt for you
But you’re just a single point of view
If you’re not here someone else will do
Anyone will do, who knows, it could be you
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10. |
4 Eva
02:55
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Let me down, for the last time
Made me late, was a clear sign
I give up; (I) need a new one
This time round, we are so done
(But) I know, I’ll love you for 4 eva
Every part; (with) my whole heart
My new bike
My new grips
My brand new seat
I can’t stop smiling
My new bell
My new light
My new best friend
I must be dreaming
Now you’re here, life is easy
Every day, you amaze me
(You’re) Always there, when I need you
People stare, when they see you
(And) I know, I’ll love you for 4 eva
Every part; (with) my whole heart
My new bike
My new grips
My brand new seat
I can’t stop smiling
My new bell
My new light
My new best friend
I must be dreaming
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11. |
One of All the Ones
04:12
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The first one I was only nine
Big brown eyes; sweet surprise
The first note I ever got from her
Do you like me, no, yes, maybe
CHORUS
I think back on all the years gone by
How did I get to here? It’s not clear
The one thing that I know I know for sure
You’re the one, of all the ones, I’ve loved, in my life
The second one came at seventeen
We fell hard, broke my heart
The second fight was the one that did the deed
We were cruel, knew no rules
CHORUS
You are the one who lets me be the one I want to be
You are the one who takes my two left feet & sets them free
You are the one who makes me stop & thank my lucky stars
You are the one who strums the brightest strings on my guitar
In my life
The last one came into my life
Like the sun, I’m undone
The last one that I’ll ever love
That is you; only you
CHORUS
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Anything But Vancouver, British Columbia
Anything But was effectively born when Jiffy moved out to BC from the Canadian prairies. Starting off solo, Jiffy began surrounding himself with extremely talented musicians from varying musical backgrounds. Two albums later, several tours and now a brand new single; we're not nothing... we might be something... we're Anything But! ... more
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