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The Beginning
04:35
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The Beginning
We can’t erase - the path we’ve been walking,
Don’t lock the door – we’ve got nowhere to go,
Curses at night – I hear them calling,
My heart is lost – I’m living in sorrow.
You act surprised - when I catch you lying,
Like some dark soul - had stolen your tongue,
My backs to the wall - and you’re hardly trying,
Do what you want - but I’m not backing down.
Chorus
You used to look for new ways to inflict your misery,
And when I tried to talk you back down you made me an enemy,
I miss those peaceful nights back in the beginning,
You used to hold me as I slept at night, now I sleep alone.
I come home late - to stop complications,
I see your face - and the fight starts again,
We’ve grown so old – but love confrontation
We play this game – and so we can’t complain.
Chorus
You used to look for new ways to inflict your misery,
And when I tried to talk you back down you made me an enemy,
I miss those peaceful nights back in the beginning,
You used to hold me as I slept at night, now I sleep alone.
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2. |
Way to Me
03:10
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Way to Me
When the starlight shines down on where we stand
No matter how far we may be
What little glow it might leave within your heart
Will find its way to me
And if the moonlight brightens the path you walk
No matter how dark it may be
Follow that light and know that it won’t be long
You’ll find your way to me (x2)
Chorus:
So many stars will light up your eyes
They’ll shine on all that you see
As twilight falls you’ll find them all
They’ll show you the way to me
And if a satellite catches your weary eyes
No matter how high it may be
Follow its trail and you’ll finally see the path
And find your way to me
And find your way to me
Chorus:
So many stars will light up your eyes
They’ll shine on all that you see
As twilight falls you’ll find them all
They’ll show you the way to me
They’ll show you the way to me
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3. |
The Distance
04:19
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The Distance
When it was time for you to go, I didn’t try to change your mind,
We’ve been through all of this before and it makes no difference.
We could wish each other well, we could say we’re still close friends,
But we both know, that we’ll only share the distance.
I tried to help you pack your things, but then I stayed out of your way,
After all this time, I know when you need a moment.
Like the time you almost cried, I tried to hold you in the darkness,
You let me try, but then you told me you’d be all right.
Chorus:
How many times I tried, to figure out the answers,
Now we’ve run out of chances.
I tried to be the perfect confidant, but we kept too many secrets,
Now we only share the distance.
Did I imagine what we had, was this all in my head,
I thought we were all right –
when when I told you all my secrets
And now the day is finally here, with a whisper and a warning,
Now you have to go, and leave me here without you
Chorus:
How many times I tried, to figure out the answers,
Now we’ve run out of chances.
I tried to be the perfect confidant, but we kept too many secrets,
Now we only share the distance.
(break)
When it was time for you to go, I didn’t try to change your mind,
We both know, that we’ll only share the distance.
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4. |
Slippng Away
03:49
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Slipping Away
I tried to follow you, late last night, after you closed the door
But I’m so afraid, that I might find, what I’m looking for
You said you loved me, then changed your mind, and it’s been nights since you’ve been gone
Now it’s 3am, and I can’t close my eyes, crying over what’s gone wrong
Chorus
I feel afraid when I kiss you, Things don’t seem like they used to be -- I feel you slipping away from me
You used to tell me, when you held me close, your love for me was so strong
You said if I were yours, then you’d always be mine, When I woke up my world was gone
You think I don’t see, what you do to me, or what goes on behind closed doors
I can’t stop wondering, what’s leading you away, and if I can take anymore
Chorus
I feel afraid when I kiss you, Things don’t seem like they used to be -- I feel you slipping away from me
Chorus
I feel afraid when I kiss you, Things don’t seem like they used to be
I feel you slipping away from me
I feel you slipping, I feel you slipping
I feel you slipping away from me
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5. |
After You're Gone
04:20
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After You’re Gone
The fire has turned to ashes, there’s nothing to unpack
It’s cold out there almost everywhere, But there’s no turning back
I dreamt I sacrificed my heart, So there was nothing to regret
But the dream was just a dream I guess, Now I can’t make myself forget
Chorus 1
I should feel lucky to have had this love, Now that it’s gone wrong
How could I know what it takes to carry on, After you’re gone, After you’re gone
Out there in the darkness, The place that we fell in love
It was hard to see what was pulling me, But that should have been enough
The wind hissed through the trees that night, like a warning from above
But the wind was just the wind I guess, So there’s no need to be alarmed
Chorus 2
Followed my baby into the lion’s den, But I went down real slow
Nothing to cling to, nothing will linger on, After you’re gone, After you’re gone
Lost out on this broken path, with nowhere left to go
You lost control of your broken soul, where no one else would know
The moon was large and high and bright, you howled at it all night
But the moon was just the moon I guess, So there’s no way to make it right
Chorus 1
I should feel lucky to have had this love, Now that it’s gone wrong
How could I know what it takes to carry on, After you’re gone, After you’re gone
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6. |
You Said Goodbye
04:24
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You Said Goodbye
Please don’t leave me here alone, It’s cold outside and I’m far from home
Lost my way now since you left, I wait for you all by myself
Please don’t leave me in the dark, this loneliness might leave a scar
Maybe come back the very next day, I can hardly wait to see your face
Chorus 1
You said goodbye like you meant it, I tried like hell not to resent it
I wait for you to make your come back,
I never thought you would do that
If you ever go again,
I’ll sit real quiet and wait ‘till when
You come back to me for good, every time you left I hoped you would
I’ll be OK if you don’t, you’ll come back home or maybe you won’t
I can stand this on my own,
but if I can’t I’ll pray you’ll phone
Chorus 2
You said goodbye like you meant it, I had a dream I didn’t hear that
My friends they say I shouldn’t feel bad, but they don’t know how to feel that
All the times I’d wait for you,
It hardly seems like you wanted me to
When you’re back for the last time,
I couldn’t stand up for what was mine
Go away and let me be, there’s no way back that I can see
I miss you but I’ll act so tough, you leaving me was more than enough
Chorus 1
You said goodbye like you meant it, I tried like hell not to resent it
I wait for you to make your come back, I never thought you would do that\
Chorus 2
You said goodbye like you meant it, I had a dream I didn’t hear that
My friends they say I shouldn’t feel bad, but they don’t know how to feel that
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7. |
Am I Too Blue
03:06
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Am I Too Blue? – Lucinda Williams
Am I too blue for you?
Chorus
Am I too blue?
When I cry like the sky
Like the sky sometimes
Am I too blue?
Is the night too black? Is the wind too rough?
Is it at your back? Have you had enough?
Do you miss my touch? Do you wanna stay?
Do you have so much, Still left to say?
Chorus
Am I too blue?
When I cry like the sky
Like the sky sometimes
Am I too blue?
When you're in the dark, Do you call my name?
Is there still a spark? Does it feel the same?
The sun beats down, It burns your skin,
When you run into, my arms again.
Chorus
Am I too blue?
When I cry like the sky
Like the sky sometimes
Am I too blue?
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8. |
Come Back to Me
02:59
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Come Back to Me
When you’re tired – and lost your way,
Nights are lonely – and you realize – you’ve had your day,
When you’re heads on straight and you can’t go on,
You’ll come back to me and I’ll be gone.
When the music – ends abruptly,
And the next choice - on your dance card - looks unlucky,
When living it up – has got you so down,
You’ll come back to me and I’ll be gone.
Chorus
Bright lights - may seem enticing,
But all those bright lights lose their glow,
You wanted the high life - more than my life,
There was a time when I needed you so.
When the party – finally breaks up,
You feel empty - and you’re ready - to come back home,
When you’ve had enough of that harder stuff,
You’ll come back to me
You’ll come back to me
You’ll come back to me but I’ll be gone.
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9. |
Someone
05:03
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Someone
I’m standing right in front of you, you don’t see it that way,
I hold out my hand to reach for yours, but you’re too far away
I reach into this emptiness, but you’re so far away
Am I someone that you could love, you just seem so out of touch,
I try to ask you but I can’t speak, am I someone you could love?
Chorus
Oh darling, you’ve got the best of me
I’ve been trying all this time to be patient
Am I someone you still care about, since you woke my sleeping heart
I think you’re looking right through me, am I someone you could love?
I try to ask you but I can’t speak, am I someone you could love
Chorus
Oh darling, you’ve got the best of me
I’ve been trying all this time to be patient
Oh darling, if you say I’m wrong for you
I will hold it all inside without hesitation
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10. |
Tell Me Tomorrow
05:01
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Tell Me Tomorrow
It’s been a while, since we’ve talked about what’s gone wrong,
We’ve tried to put it off, but the problem’s gone on too long,
All that’s left of us, is what we haven’t burned to the ground,
Now you won’t look at me, and you say you won’t stick around.
I should give up, I don’t know what you want me to do,
I’m tired of hearing lies, and guessing what’s really true,
This can’t keep going on, there’s nothing to misunderstand,
We know our time has come, but we’re not strong enough to lend a hand.
I’ve been down this broken road and I’ve never found my way
I’ve been there so many times, you’d think I was happy to stay
Chorus
Hiding in shadows – protecting ourselves from the light
Tell me tomorrow – that everything worked out right
Basking in sorrow – you’d think I was some sad song
Tell me tomorrow – we’ll pretend that we’re both strong
You’ve been playing your cruel games, go hurt someone else
I’m so tired of excuses, but maybe some will help
Chorus
Hiding in shadows – protecting ourselves from the light
Tell me tomorrow – that everything worked out right
Basking in sorrow – you’d think I was some sad song
Tell me tomorrow – we’ll pretend that we’re both strong
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11. |
Trail of Tears
02:50
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Trail of Tears
I’ve loved many others, and it always ends the same
Cruel words are spoken, drinks get spilled
And I’m back on the road again
Chorus
Walking down this trail of tears, a heartbreak on every path
No matter where I go, every love I know - keeps on leading me back
The first time that I saw you, I thought you’d be the one
It wasn’t long ‘till I heard the call, and I knew you and I were done
Chorus
Walking down this trail of tears, a heartbreak on every path
No matter where I go, every love I know - keeps on leading me back
Bridge
Tears keep flowing from my eyes
They lead me down this trail
Tried so hard to give it up
But I keep going back again
I know that you meant well, I even called you mine
But this trail of tears is the road for me
And I’ve got to keep moving on
Chorus
Walking down this trail of tears, a heartbreak on every path
No matter where I go, every love I know - keeps on leading me back
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12. |
Fading Away
02:48
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Fading Away
You’ll come back even though you keep leaving
Like you’ve done so many times
But you won’t find me waiting at the door
I don’t need any more signs
Chorus
‘Cause while you were fooling with someone’s heart
My love was fading away
Look around, but you won’t find me home, dear
I’ve left no warning we’re through
The times that you left me here all alone
Have come back to haunt you too
Chorus
‘Cause while you were fooling with someone’s heart
My love was fading away
Chorus
‘Cause while you were fooling with someone’s heart
My love was fading away
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13. |
Take it With Me
04:20
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Take it With Me
The phone's off the hook, no one knows where we are
It's a long time since I drank champagne
The ocean's blue, as blue as your eyes
I'm gonna take it with me when I go
Old long since gone, now way back when
We lived in Coney Island
There ain't no good thing ever dies
I'm gonna take it with me when I go
Far, far away a train whistle blows
Wherever you're goin', wherever you've been
Waving goodbye at the end of the day
You're up and you're over, and you're far away
Always for you, and forever yours
It felt just like the old days
We fell asleep on Beaula's porch
I'm gonna take it with me when I go
All broken down by the side of the road
I's never more alive or alone
I've worn the faces off all the cards
I'm gonna take it with me when I go
The children are playing at the end of the day
Strangers are singing on our lawn
It's got to be more than flesh and bone
All that you've loved is all you own
In a land there's a town, and in that town there's a house
And in that house there's my baby
And in that babby there's a heart I love
I'm gonna take it with me when I go
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Nick Kizirnis Dayton, Ohio
For almost 20 years guitarist/songwriter Nick Kizirnis has explored songs and styles ranging from Americana to indie pop, from traditional rock’n’roll to ambient/experimental. In addition to his solo albums and The Mulchmen, he has also worked with Tobin Sprout (Guided by Voices) and The Breeders (“The Dirt Eaters” single for 4ad). ... more
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