The Dove

The Dove

Not just a symbol

But a creature of love

Mating for life 

Is the way of the dove

Chorus: Cooing and rustling

Feathery hug

Roosting and nesting

Snug as a bug

Gentle as a breeze

Happy to share

Thankful for food

From those who care

Chorus: Repeat

Trusting as a child

Vulnerable soul

Pretty and lively

Their life long role

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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I've Gone Viral

I've Gone Viral

Those naked shots

That you took of me

Are forever embedded

In Google memory

Chorus: 10, 20, a thousand, a million

Oh no, I've gone viral!

That drinking binge

College drink 'n' drown

Blackmail photos

An ominous crown

Chorus: Repeat

A Vegas trip

Gone horribly wrong

Outta control stag

My marriage is gone

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Let's House Party

Let's House Party

Forgotten how to party?

Let me show you how

Really crank up the music

The place is rockin' now!

Chorus: Rock and roll...my favourite verb

I voted for the Let's party

Rock is the best kind of mineral

Roll is what I like to do

Feel the bass line in my feet

Dishes are rattling in the sink

I can't even stand still

No time to sit and think

Chorus: Repeat

Singing at the top of our lungs

The house is rockin' my soul

The police are knocking at the door

Now it's really getting outta control!

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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The Dark Passenger

The Dark Passenger

I know who you are

What you've done

It leaves a scar

Chorus: You have a dark passenger

Just like me

No one else can tell

Only I can see

Like x-ray vision

I can see right through

Transparent impression

Chorus: Repeat

It rules your life

You can't control

The constant strife

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Not Really Gone

Not Really Gone

Though I'm not physically here

I don't have to completely disappear

Your memories of me will always live on

I live in you...I'm not really gone

Chorus: I'm not really gone

( Repeat three times )

I loved you more than you'll ever know

Though at times it didn't really show

What you meant to me will always live on

My love is in you...I'm not really gone

Chorus: Repeat

As much fun as you had spending time with me

The fun that I had is at least times three

Your smile and laughter will always live on

The fun is in you...I'm not really gone

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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The Winner

The Winner

Who is the winner?

The fastest in the race

He who laughs last

With a smile on his face

Chorus: The winner is

In the eyes of the beholder

Perspectives change

As we get older

Who is the winner?

The one who wins the race

Or he who opts out

Because he doesn't like the pace

Chorus: Repeat

Who is the winner?

With the eye on the prize

And with blinders on

Or the wide open eyes

Chorus: Repeat

Who is the winner?

Alone in the winner's circle

Or an also ran

Waiting for a miracle

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Punk On

Punk On

You gave me the heebie-geebies

When I saw you at CBGBs

You were dancing the electrocution

I was fascinated with it's execution 

Chorus: Safety pin in your cheek

( Punk on )

Mohawk towering high

( Punk on )

Black leather everything

( Punk on )

Twinkle in your eye

( Punk on )

It was the start of a revolution

I tell you man it's evolution

I loved your attitude and your spunk

You were the genesis of the punk

Chorus: Repeat

MC5 and Television

Had unique yet collective vision

A movement of passion and anger

Demanding immediate unconditional surrender

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Trazmerized

Trazmerized

Mesmerized in a trance

Zombies everywhere

Dragging their feet

In their ghoulish dance

Chorus: Trazmerized ... in a sense

Trazmerized ... from hence

Trazmerized ... like a dream

Trazmerized ... haunting team

Slowly gathering under

Cold moonlight skies

Blackened scary silhouette

Soon to put asunder

Chorus: Repeat

Bats swooping madly

Diving fast and blind

Flying in haste

Missing their prey sadly

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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I Wanna Be A Zamboni Driver

I Wanna Be A Zamboni Driver

Scooting along

A white sheet of glory

Preparing for

Another bladed epic story

Chorus: I-I-I-I-I-I-I wanna be-e-e-e-e-e

A Zamboni driver

( Repeat three times )

Flooding liquid

On reflecting icy freeze

Freezing quickly

With cool crystalline breeze

Chorus: Repeat

Juvenile hero

On his ice-gripping chariot

Grandstanding for

Little Freddie and Harriet 

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Because Of You

Because Of You

A rainy day

Doesn't seem as rainy

A sunny day

Seems even brighter

Chorus: Because of you

The affect you have on me

( Repeat three times )

A snowy day

Doesn't seem as cold

A holiday

Has more meaning

Chorus: Repeat

A bad day

Doesn't seem as bad

A good day

Seems even better

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Sight Unseen

Sight Unseen

After all is said and done

When all else fails and everything is gone

There's something we have left

Something we can depend on

Chorus: Faith ...

In each other

Faith ...

We will do the right thing

Faith ...

There will be a brighter day

Faith ...

Is ours to bring

Although it can't be seen or touched

It has no smell or taste

It is as real as a forest or river

It will not be halted by evil or haste

Chorus: Repeat

You may loose your house or your life

Can loose your job or your car

One thing is forever and won't be stopped

Is stronger than hell or a steel bar

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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The Word

The Word

Guilt is

A wicked ghost

It haunts me 

More than most

It makes a

Very unpleasant host

Chorus: The pen is mightier

Than the missile or gun

Accomplishes more

When the day is done

The power

Of the word

May seem

Quite absurd

Its vengeance

You have heard

Chorus: Repeat

More damage

Than a gun

It can reach

An enormous sum

No rest

It needs none

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Good For The Soul

Good For The Soul

It enters my body

Like a shot of adrenalin

My heart beats faster

Like an hour in the gym

Chorus: Great music

Is good for the soul

Good for all people

Makes us feel whole

Like a breath of fresh air

Entering the lung

Music to my ears

When the song is sung

Chorus: Repeat

Like a five course meal

It fills me up

Leaves me satisfied

Like a bottomless cup

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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My Only Addiction

My Only Addiction

You've become so much

A part of my life

You're my best friend

As well as my wife

Chorus: I don't ever want 

To say good-bye

( Repeat twice )

The more time I spend with you

The more I want to

You're my only addiction

I can't get enough of you

Chorus: Repeat

You're so good for me

Like fresh air and sunshine

Thank God you found me

And wanted to be mine

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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The Real Deal

The Real Deal

Life is short

Don't waste it

Anger's a parasite

Better kill it

Chorus: This is the real deal

No facades here

Don't put on airs

Death is always coming nearer

Life is full of regrets

If you don't act soon

Time is running out

'Til your eventual doom

Chorus: Repeat

Once you're a stiff

There's no turning back

When you're gone

There's no last crack

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Like A Vampire

Like A Vampire

I hate mornings

They make me sick

I feel so allergic

Rather sleep like a brick

Chorus: Like a vampire

Night is my day

Like to come out

Come out and play

When in the sun

I burn like a stick

Prefer in the shade

There that's the trick

Chorus: Repeat

The sun goes down

I come alive

Now fully awake

Beginning to thrive

Chorus: Repeat

I bite your neck

Really love the taste

Could do it all day

Not feel it's a waste

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Love Is Easy

Love Is Easy

You say it's complicated

But how can that be?

Are you sure that it's love?

Because love is easy

Chorus: Love is easy

( Repeat three times )

If it's that much work

Square peg in a round hole

Maybe you're not suited

Not suited at all

Bridge: Do you really want to work that hard?

Chorus: Repeat

You'll know when it's right

It's all chemistry

It's kinda like magic

Playing with your destiny

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Naked Soul

Naked Soul

It took all night

But I finally bared my soul

Completely naked and vulnerable

I can tell by your smile

You like what you hear and see

And you must be really liking me

Chorus: I hope you like

My naked soul

Nothing to hide

There to behold

Let's walk down to the lake

The sun is now on the rise

Reflecting on the water Turner skies

My heart is beating

Almost out of my chest

Excited and nervous let's stop for a rest

Chorus: Repeat

All alone except for

An old man collecting bottles and cans

We're staring at the water and holding hands

I look into your eyes

And all that I can see

Is love pure love staring back at me

Chorus: Repeat

I wait only a second

To take a bold and daring chance

Steal a quick kiss and start a romance

Now arm in arm

We slowly walk back to the car

Not wanting to go too quick or too far

Chorus: Repeat

I drive you home

Hope your parents aren't still awake

They'll probably be angry for keeping you out so late

Another quick kiss

Wish each other a good-night

Until tomorrow we'll wait in our dreams re-unite

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Ready For The Clover

Ready For The Clover

Strolling along the white cliffs of Dover

Wondering how long you've known it's been over

My soul's been crushed

Frost could learn from you

Chorus: Good-bye baby

Baby good-bye

( Repeat once )

Pondering now, should I go over?

Life's no longer worth it, I'm ready for the clover!

I can't crack a smile

My heart's been broken

Chorus: Repeat

Whether or not it'll ever change

Feeling different now, it feels so strange

I've fought my last bull

Time to retire

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Patient Mother Earth

Patient Mother Earth

Mother Earth is crying desperate tears

She's getting frustrated with the lack of real care

When asking for us to help look after her

There is seldom anyone responsive there

Chorus: Patient Mother Earth

( Repeat three times )

Mother Earth is dying a slow painful death

While we stand by apathetically and wait

Letting her suffer this agonizing way

Is wrong if we continue to hesitate

Chorus: Repeat

Bridge: Why do we only care

When disaster hits?

Why do we procrastinate

Until our schedule fits?

Mother Earth is a very patient lady

But she does have her breaking point

If we keep pushing her the way that we have

We better get packing she'll kick us out of this joint

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Wild, Wild Child

Wild, Wild Child

She'll rip off your clothes

Then punch you in the nose

( Wild, wild child )

She'll get you alone

Then jump on your throne

( Wild, wild child )

Chorus: She's wild!

She's a wild, wild child

I'm beguiled!

She's a wild, wild child

Skinny dip in moonlight

Wow, what a sight!

( Wild, wild child )

She's a bedroom acrobat

A playful pussycat

( Wild, wild child )

Chorus: Repeat

She's got the power of Zen

Send you to heaven

( Wild, wild child )

She's gotta fire in her soul

That erupts outta control!!!

( Wild, wild child )

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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What's In A Name?

What's In A Name?

What's in a name?

Let me tell you ...

Roxy is foxy

Christal sparkles and shines

Angel is saintly

Constance is always on my mind

Chorus: What's in a name?

( Repeat three times )

What's in a name?

I'm glad you asked ...

Carol likes to sing

Tiffany has expensive taste

Pat likes to be stroked

Annette is a real good catch

Chorus: Repeat

What's in a name?

That's a good question ...

Barbara is sharp

Candy is super sweet

Victoria is a winner

Heather is a wild flower

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Like And Love

Like And Love

There is a big difference

Between like and love

When it's something that

You feel so deeply

There is no mistaking it

You soar like a dove

Chorus: Like and love

Are so far apart

As warm and cold

You feel in your heart

It's hard to stay grounded

When you feel this way

Keeping your feet on the ground

Is sometimes impossible

You don't even want to try

It's better than I can say

Chorus: Repeat

It's like an addiction

That you can't do without

You need a constant fix

To keep you functioning

Yet you feel so strong

It's hard not to shout

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Bad Joke

Bad Joke

I went outside

To take a breath of fresh air

But when I tried

There wasn't any there

Chorus: It's like a bad joke

That has come true

It's now a reality

What can we do?

I looked in the mirror

And brushed my hair

But out came a clump

Like I was using Nair

Chorus: Repeat

I lay in the sun

To get a slight tan

But after five minutes

I was red as Spam

Chorus: Repeat

I went to fish

In a lake so calm

But after three days

All I did was yawn

Bridge: No fish, no ozone, no oxygen

No time...no kidding!

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Be There

Be There

Lie today

Lie tomorrow

But the truth will always be there

Like the rising moon

And the setting sun

The truth will always be there

Chorus: The truth...will always be there

(Repeat three times)

Honesty once

Give it a try

'Cause the truth will always be there

Like love, pride

Faith and honour

The truth will always be there

Chorus: Repeat

You're here today

Gone tomorrow

But the truth will always be there

Like Winter, Spring

Fall and Summer

The truth will always be there

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Living In A Dream

Living In A Dream

Could it be?

Everything looks so real

As I walk down the street

All my senses feel

The air so fresh

Spring flowers popping

The sun so bright

I feel like stopping

Chorus: Am I living in a dream?

I can't be heard or seen

Am I living in a dream?

Invisible so it seems

I say hi

As a jogger rushes past

Speeding down the sidewalk

Like today is his last

Am I here?

Or am I out of sight?

A scenario so weird

It's giving me a fright

Chorus: Repeat

Excuse me Sir

Do you have the correct time?

I've lost my watch

He replied "It's no problem of mine"

Ah, he can hear me!

Of that I am sure

Maybe I'm not dreaming

What an unusual tour

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Running On Adrenalin

Running On Adrenalin

Jumping off a cliff

Or out of a plane

I do it for kicks

People think I'm insane

Chorus: There's something that clicks

Inside my brain

Juiced to the hilt

Running on adrenalin

Racin' 'round the track

Pulling 20 Gs

A blur down the stretch

Laser sonic breaze

Chorus: Repeat

King of the half-pipe

Here's a triple flip

Frozen dare-devil

On a crazy icy trip

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Broken Trust

Broken Trust

Some damage is forever

No matter how we try

To erase the devastation

Before we die

Chorus: Nothing lasts forever

Like broken trust

Nothing cuts so deep

In all of us

Faith and respect

Build over time

Gradual is progress

On the incline

Chorus: Repeat

Nothing can undo

This extreme violation

You have to move on

Eliminate the aggravation

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Like Wine

Like Wine

Your kisses are

Super-sweet

Likes the grapes

Crushed by Corsican feet

Chorus: Like wine you are

Aged to perfection

Lead me upright

In the right direction

You're bold and brilliant

No wallflower

When uncorked

It's your finest hour

Chorus: Repeat

I have nothing but respect

Upheld honour

You never disappoint

Like Sarah Connor

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Stolen Love

Stolen Love

You stole my girl

You blew up my world

I was too nice 

To give you this advice

Chorus: What you've got

Is ju-u-u-u-st

St-o-o-o-o-len

Love

(Repeat 3 times)

I didn't know

Where to go

My home was gone

Like my heart and song

Chorus: Repeat

Didn't want to cry

Just wanted to die

You stole my life

When you stole my wife

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Do You Know What It's Like?

Do You Know What It's Like?

When you hurt...they hurt

There's nothing you can do

Love has no pride

You know that is certainly true

Chorus: Do you know what it's like?

To love someone heart and soul

Do you know what it's like?

When your love is outta control

When you smile...they smile

It's really quite neat

You definitely have become one

You are now complete

Chorus: Repeat

When you win...they win

It's hard to explain

They share in your triumph

Auto-pilot in their brain

Chorus: Repeat

When you die...they die

It's sad but true

Part of us lost forever

They can't help but be blue

Chorus: Repeat

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Just A Chip

Just A Chip

I was there

When you passed away

I was there

When you died that day

Chorus: Just a chip

Not the block

Just a chip

Off the rock

I said I love you

For the very last time

Don't know if you heard me

When you were dying

Bridge: I'm just a chip off the old block

Can see it now

It's really clear

Like the face of a clock

Chorus: Repeat

I'm glad I told you

More than one time before

That I love you

And will for evermore

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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If

If

  

If everyone was generous

There would be no need for greed

We would all have what we want

We would all have what we need

Chorus: If you can't see this

If it's not loud and clear

You are probably a lost cause

For all we hold dear

If everyone was loving

There would be no such thing as loneliness

We would all be supportive

We would have no homeless

Chorus: Repeat

If everyone was receptive

There would be no need to sell

We would all be in agreement

We would all be swell

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Life-long Friend

Life-long Friend

Some friends

They come and go

But you've stayed with me

I love you so

Chorus: My life-long friend

Rain or shine

Feast or famine

With me the whole time

Some friends

Have conditions and limitations

Overly judgmental

Nit-picking stipulations

Chorus: Repeat

Some friends

Are not at all worthy of trust

Stab you in the back

Then leave you in the dust

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Walking Catastrophe

Walking Catastrophe

You come in here

With your hand-me-down suit

You don't live in the city

You have to commute

Chorus: Image is everything...you are nothing

You do lunch...lunch does nothing for you

You don't stand up for me...I won't stand up for you

Clean out your desk...boy, you are through

You come in here

You know nothing about strategy

Your tactics are weak

You are a walking catastrophe

Chorus: Repeat

You come in here

For the very last time

It's been real

But your final bell has chimed

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Child Of The Earth

Child Of The Earth

Your heart is in the right place

Sounds a bit silly

Not every one's is

Some are downright chilly

Chorus: Yo-o-o-o-o-ou a-a-a-a-a-a-re

A child of the Earth

(Repeat three times)

Full circle, closed loop

Environmental harmony

Music to my ears

The ecological symphony

Bridge: The hooting owl, the singing frog

The chirping bird and the screaming loon

All thank you

Chorus: Repeat

Our First Nations have 

Known it all along

It's far from a new concept

It's an age-old song

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Country Soul

Country Soul

You think that you

Can read me well

Well, I've got another

Story to tell...

Chorus: Did you know...?

I like chasin' rainbows

Like a bottle of wine

With a real good nose

I like fancy cars

And movie stars

Havin' fancy drinks

In Martini bars

Chorus: Repeat

You think that you

Can guide me well

Lead me down the garden path

Or straight to Hell

Chorus: Repeat 

You think my future

Is one to sell

I don't think so lady

YOU can go to Hell

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Like An Old Friend

Like An Old Friend

You were there when I met Di

I was such a lucky guy

So gorgeous, not camera-shy

Ah, to see through the camera's eye

Chorus: You're like an old friend

That's seen me to the end

(Repeat three times)

You were there when I met Chuck

Pompous and stuck-up

Yet a prince of a guy

Lost glass slipper, give it a try

Chorus: Repeat

Though we lost touch

You still mean so much

Re-acquainted at last

Like time had never past

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Your View (I Love You More)

Your View

(I Love You More)

You say I'm obnoxious 

More than anyone you've met

It must come natural

'Cause I don't see it yet

Chorus: I wish I could see your view

Perspective is everything

I wish I could be that objective

Judgment is everything

You say I'm an ass

Yet I really make you laugh

I don't try to be a jerk

Sometimes I'm just daft

Chorus: Repeat

Bridge: Ah, ha! I love YOU more and I'll prove it!

You say you love me more

That is hard to imagine

Heart and soul

Is there a deeper chasm?

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Forgive Me

Forgive Me

(The Rehab Lament)

I'm still a good person

Though I've been through some bad stuff

Please forgive me

I've had more than enough

Chorus: I can still sing

And play my guitar

Though I seem to be

The fallen rock star

I'm still a loving husband

You know I still love you

Drugs and all that shit

Only made me truly blue

Chorus: Repeat

I promise to never get caught

In that stinkin' devil trap

Piss off you pusher bastards

My brain's tired of missing the gap

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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You Can't Stop The Rock

You Can't Stop The Rock

Rain or shine

Single or double-time

Like an outta control train

Steamin' down my brain

Chorus: You can't stop the rock!

(Repeat three times)

Feast or famine

It's always jammin'

Don't let 'da bastards get ya' down

For they are only the clown

Bridge: Dead or alive

Rock rolls on

They all live

In eternal rockin' song

Chorus: Repeat

Give it an ear

All there is to hear

Listen, really listen

Audible magic glisten 

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Respect The Rock!

Respect The Rock!

Make me fly

But not too high

The higher you fly

The quicker you die

Chorus: Respect the rock!

(Repeat three times)

Only a diamond

Shines like a diamond

Ecstasy and crystal meth

Will only lead to a certain death

Chorus: Repeat

I see clearer now

With no distortion

My senses open

In proper proportion

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Life makes us who we are

Rebel yell or low talker 

Whether a tree-hugger or a shooting star

Anti-social or obsessive stalker

Chorus: We are who we are

Some things can't change

No matter how hard

The shrinks try to re-arrange

Thrown to the wolves

Is not the route to go

Remember we always

Reap what we sow

Chorus: Repeat

Love and respect is always the answer

To make the best out of life

Happy kids

Loving wife

Chorus: Repeat and Fade  

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Let's Do Lunch

Let's Do Lunch

Over twenty years

Where did the time go?

I should know something by now

Not sure if I can say so

Chorus: Gone from Dancing With Myself

To buttoned-down suit

Acquiring massive corporate wealth

Don't care if I pollute

Stuck in this office hell

I miss the fun

Chained to this damn desk

When I was truly born to run

Chorus: Repeat

Bridge: Big hair, big cell phones, big egos

Let's do that crazy thing they call lunch

Retro is the way to go

Vinyl really is king

Let the rock 'n' roll fly

Can't wait to sing

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Who Was I?

Who Was I?

How many times I've wondered

Who I was before

A knight jousting to save the kingdom

Trying to even the score

Chorus: Who was I?

Where were you?

Can't you see?

You know it's true

How many times I've wondered

Where I've been before

Walking down a Paris street

Talking to Toulouse, being a boar

Chorus: Repeat

How many times I've wondered

If I've seen your face before

Having a picnic in Central Park

Feeding the birds a little more

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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My Mind's Eye

My Mind's Eye

I've got 20/20 vision but only in my mind

A rapier sharp wit but not the hurting kind

Deep heart of gold though it's not to be mined

The patience of Jove but don't let it be tried

Chorus: I see it all

In my mind's eye

A perfect world for all to behold

Why can't we just give it a try

I've got the hands of a surgeon but don't let me operate

The power of love to share my life but don't be tardy for a date

Belief that we are all one and one for all

Love thy neighbour and help when they call

Chorus: Repeat

Respect must be earned but it doesn't hurt to be proactive

When in Rome do like the Romans but not afraid to be reactive

Sharing everything with everyone no one is in need of anything

Caring about all with no room for compromise or loathing

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Guess Who

Guess Who

Forty years in exile without a home
A legion of fans from Sydney to Rome
Got more than nine lives, a true soul survivor
Bulletproof and invincible, no need to revive her

Chorus: Still rolling
No moss
Give the coin
Another toss

Everlasting spirit will always shine a light
The life of the party, you're a real delight
Not afraid to gamble, willing to tumble the dice
A superstar all down the line, don't need your advice

Chorus: Repeat

Happy birthday black angel, I'd love to take you for a spin
Jump in the back, crank it up, can't wait to dive in
Friends like Ronstadt, Taylor and Young
Will always come when invited, when a song is to be sung

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Moondogle

Moondogle

I'm floating, tripping
Bopping around the moon
Crater hopping
Over the dune

Chorus: Mo-o-o-o-o-on dogle
Satellite repairman
Mo-o-o-o-o-on dogle
Earth refuge

I'm wasted, fried
Tired of the routine
Oxygen deprived
Living on Ovaltine

Chorus: Repeat

I'm dreaming, drifting
Homesick of Earth
Wondering which
Place is the worst

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Closed

Closed

It's sad you think
That you've been strong
When all the while
You've been wrong

Chorus: Have you never needed someone?
Opening up yourself to someone else
Takes a much stronger person
Than one who puts their heart on a shelf

You got hurt before
I understand that
You must come to grips
Step up to bat

Chorus: Repeat

Grow up now
Before it's too late
Time is running out
Towards the finish gate

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Classic Rock Junkie

Classic Rock Junkie

Supertramp is super
The Beatles beat them all
Elvis still rocks hard
The Stones are still rolling

Chorus: I'm a classic rock junkie
Guilty as charged
Cuff me to a load of vinyl
I'll never wanna be discharged

The Doors have never closed
The Guess Who has the answer
The Who are an institution
Hendrix just released a new album

Chorus: Repeat

Too numerous to name
The list goes on and on
Like their infinite music
Rock on, rock on!

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Literary Dream

Literary Dream

I got spoiled in high school
English and World Literature were a blast
Enriching my thirst for excellence
But it went by too fast

Chorus: Is it wrong to prefer the classics?
Am I a literary snob?
Reading is recreation
It should never be like a job

The Odyssey, Beowulf, Sense And Sensibility
Will always reign supreme
Please don't awake me
From this literary dream

Bridge: French Lieutenant's Woman, Return Of The Native
The Vicar Of Wakefield, need I go on?

Chorus: Repeat

Only J.K. Rowling
Has lived up to this legacy
High water mark for sure
Modern classic is ecstasy

Chorus: Repeat and Fade

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Soul Doctor

Soul Doctor

My soul is worn down
I need some relief
Life has taken its toll
Way beyond belief

Chorus: I'm looking fo-o-o-or
A so-o-o-o-o-o-oul
Doctor
(Repeat once)

If the eyes are
The windows to the soul
Look into my eyes
And see there's a hole

Chorus: Repeat

Diagnosis is clear
But what is not
How to repair
What the world has taken out

Chorus: Repeat and fade

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