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Going Home
03:48
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Thinking ‘bout a spring that’s less than mild, forcing me to smile.
Frozen puddles tempt me every time, breaking them’s sublime.
But on that first warm day, coats turn into something new, bathing suits and attitudes, jean shorts that are worn right through.
School free days become a blur, hormones make your feelings stir, drinking slurpees on the curb, I’m so glad I’m going home.
Under bigger skies, waking up to passing dragon flies.
Going home, stepping back in time, where the floor creeks, where my childhood chimes.
Jumping in a pile of fallen leaves, in my crisp new jeans.
Smurfs and vampires pour into the street, shouting treat or treat.
Then on shorter colder days, bundled up run out to play, grab your stick and sharpened skates, the hat trick of the year awaits.
Help dig out the neighbour’s car, frozen engines don’t go far, can’t deny this is who we are, when we’re going home.
Under clearer skies, staying warm while watching snow drifts rise.
Going home, stepping back in time, hear the floor creek, hear my childhood chime.
Fighting through the crowded malls, gritted teeth, now deck the halls.
Ancient sibling rivalry, gets unwrapped beneath the tree.
I’m tired of this family, you are not the boss of me but brother, pour me another.
I’m going home, where coyotes cry, Ooooo.
Going home, stepping back in time, hear the floor creek, hear my childhood chime.
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2. |
Shyla
03:20
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I was fine, on my own
Had my friends, had my home
Nothing needed, on my own.
But late at night, in my bed
I had thoughts of you instead
You laid down inside my head.
And I hoped you’d be, you’d be my only everything
You’d be my only everything.
I told myself, I’d have a look
Just one glance and I was hooked
You turned your head, and you took…
My breath away, and I knew that you would play those tricks, make my everyday
My hopes and dreams, at last redeemed
You’re my only everything
You’re my only everything
You’re my only everything.
I’m my best self, when I’m standing by your side
Sometimes we fight, but I know you always try
Your best to soothe, and mend the wound, your love shines through.
Sometimes you run away, all I can do is pray.
You know you are my everything
(Yes) you’re my only everything
My one and only everything
(Yes) you’re my only everything
You’re my only everything.
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Seizure
03:35
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Is this the night I’m waiting for?
So far my life’s been such a bore
I stand outside the barroom door
Maybe I’ll try it once more.
Then I hit the floor, and I see her
Never seen such a creature
Wonder if I could ever please her
Feeling just like a seizure.
I fight my way across the room
I lose her in a sea of fools
I know she’ll lead me to my doom
But then I smell her sweet perfume.
And I know I’m not immune, when I see her
Never seen such a creature
Wonder if I could ever please her
Feeling just like a seizure.
Now it’s time to make my move
I ain't got nothing left to lose.
And there won’t be no excuse, when I see her
Never seen such a creature
Wonder if I could ever please her
Feeling just like a seizure.
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Pyromaniac
03:58
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That first night I saw you across the room, caught your crooked smile
I should have known right then what you’d do to me, but I was in denial
I was warned, you burn your bridges behind you, never looking back
But it seemed impossible my love couldn't find you, put you back on track.
I built our home with love and my bare hands
While you stood nearby, fire’s all you planned
You filled each room with the promise that you’d always stay
But you lit your match, dropped it and walked away.
Your wicked ways were what, drew me in, wrapped me up…
I put my blinders on, to what you are, you’re just bad luck
(You) ditched me with your friends after saying you’d be right back
Then you talk about them as if none of them mattered, you’re just a spoiled brat.
I built our home with love and my bare hands
While you stood nearby, fire’s all you planned
You filled each room with the promise that you’d always stay
But you lit your match, dropped it and walked away.
See you, see me, struggling to build a life combined
That spark, in your eyes, seemed like the glow that would fill my mind
When I, first saw you, how the hell could I know you had no shame
How could, I know, loving you would only feed your flames?
I built our home with love and my bare hands
While you stood nearby, fire’s all you planned
You filled each room with the promise that you’d always stay
But you lit your match, dropped it and walked away.
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5. |
It's Not Fair
02:59
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Why am I, so so hard done by?
It’s not fair, I never get my share, It’s not fair.
I almost always mind my p’s and q’s when I’m with you, which you never seem to do.
I almost always pay my bills on time when they’re on my mind, and that ain't no kind of crime.
Why am I, so so hard done by?
It’s not fair, I never get my share
In your heart, you think you’re so so smart
But you’re just like me, and you all should see… it’s not fair.
I never neglect to pay my way when we’re out and need to split the cheque, most of the time I just forget.
I never neglect to do my work when my boss is standing by my side, all those complaints ain't justified.
Why am I, so so hard done by?
It’s not fair, I never get my share
In your heart, you think you’re so so smart
But you’re just like me, and you all should see… it’s not fair.
I never ever take a call behind the wheel of my automobile, unless it feels like a really big deal.
I never ever leave my dog’s stuff behind that would be unkind, but if no one’s there then I’m less inclined.
Why am I, so so hard done by?
It’s not fair, I never get my share
In your heart, you think you’re so so smart
But you’re just like me, and you all should see… it’s not fair.
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6. |
Modern Day Knight
05:26
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Once upon a time, a little boy dreamed, his foolish dreams.
An ordinary boy, just like others, or so it seems.
A playground bully throws his weight around.
A crowd of children stares without a sound.
That little boy sees a dragon breathing fire.
He stands his ground, doing just what’s required.
He thinks he’s a knight from the past.
A hero in search of a quest,
Let’s see what happens next.
When next we see him he’s a little grown.
Thinks he’s wiser, come into his own.
Spots a girl, want to fix her mess.
She shuts him down, “I ain't no damsel in distress.”
He thinks he’s a knight from the past.
A hero in search of a quest,
Let’s see what happens next.
Evildoers sometimes work from 9 to 5.
Chasing bonuses, forget the little guy.
Our hero blows the whistle, calls them on their lies.
Gets the pink slip but he knows that he’ll survive.
Now he picks his battles with some care.
He’s only got one life, ain't got no spare.
He thinks he’s a knight from the past.
A hero in search of a quest.
His life’s not for the faint of heart.
Even though he’s ended with a smaller part.
Still called to defend.
He lives happily ever after, the end.
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7. |
But I Won't
04:26
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Hear the raindrops ‘a comin’
Laughing while we are runnin’
They know we’re up to something
As we’re thumbing our nose, as we go.
Strip down to the skin
Let the raindrops in
Wash away our sin
Still your grin leads the way.
And I know, I need to keep this for some future day.
And I know, I’ll always want to feel this way.
But I won’t, because I don’t, have a way, to make it stay.
Dappled light finds us dreaming
Breeze blows, tall grass is weaving
Sun strikes your hair is gleaming
I keep reaching for your hand, but I can’t.
Catch a moment in amber
Hope it helps me remember
Like a handful of embers
The more you grip, the more you burn.
And I know, that I've got so much to learn.
And I wish, that I could have another turn.
But I won’t, because I don’t, have a way, to make you stay; in my dreams
Sunlight shadows shifting, through the green
Painting picture pointing, clouds so clean, secrets unforeseen
Head turns and then it’s gone, never been.
Hold on and never let it go
But I won’t.
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8. |
Yours to Give
03:33
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You call your friends; you learn the hard way every friendship ends.
You reach for love; all you find is hurt you can’t speak of.
You keep pushing that boulder up that hill
Facing endless tasks you never can fulfill
Just like Sisyphus, you feel you’re pushing still.
You may not want the life you live.
But all the love you need is yours to give.
Start off flying always end up in a crawl
Beat your head against that some old red brick wall
Just like Icarus, bracing for that fall.
You may not want the life you live.
But all the love you need is yours to give.
Doubt and dread, reeling head, sun goes down, you feel tossed around
Dark and cold, lost alone, here you are, see your private North Star
It’s not so far, find your way ‘round your prison bars.
You've survived with a couple scars.
And to all the doubts it’s time to say farewell
You've figured out how to be your own best help
You've earned the right to trust yourself.
You now embrace the life you live.
All the love you need, all the love you need is yours to give.
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9. |
Always on your Own
04:02
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Living hand to mouth, no helps you out
Unless you’ve got the cash, then they’ll kiss your ass.
They’ll watch their bottom line, but never yours or mine, counting each thin dime.
You pay through the nose, for your working clothes, while they steal the show.
They can eat their cake, ‘cause they’re all on the take, but you can’t get a break.
You’d think those snobs might throw a bone, but in the end you’re on your own. You can’t make soup just from a stone, always on your own.
Living in the red, the mail delivers dread, you think of what they said…
Follow all the rules, then you’ll get your dues, they must think we’re fools.
If you’re not born into, a life with silver spoons, there’s nothing you can do.
You’d think those snobs might throw a bone, but in the end you’re on your own. You can’t make soup just from a stone, always on your own.
Always on your own.
Always on your own.
I would never trade my place for theirs
I can handle all their stupid stares
They have always got to watch their back
All they care about is what they lack
But if I could offer my two cents
Their lives could be much better spent
They pinch their pennies all their days
But like us, end up in the grave.
You’d think those snobs might throw a bone, but in the end you’re on your own. You can’t make soup just from a stone, always on your own.
Always on your own.
Always on your own.
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10. |
All I Need
04:55
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Remember a time, where everything felt new, being absolutely free.
Time had meaning, it seemed liked the only real truth, it was easy to believe.
And I hope, you think of days that passed sometimes, you were everything to me.
And I know, you wear your heart upon your sleeve, it’s the only thing I see… you’re all I need.
Seasons change, feel it all around, a chill moves through the breeze.
Your voice is calling, can’t hear any other sound, like a slow moving stream.
There’s a place, it’s not that hard for you to find, it’s inside of you and me.
A perfect space, where everything just works out fine, I hope that you can see… you’re all I need.
But time moves on, it doesn't wait to hang around, passing with such ease.
Like the dawn, breaking through a sleepy town, it just washes over me.
And I don’t know why, we struggle with an endless tide, carries out to sea.
We need to try, and find ourselves with clearer minds, the only thing left to concede… is you’re all I need.
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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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