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1134
02:53
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It's one in the morning
And I'm wide awake.
There's a feedback loop in my head.
Too much to think about
And not enough time.
But here I am.
People think I'm crazy
Maybe insane.
Just like the rest of the world.
Just give me one more day
So I don't have to say
It's like 1134 turned upside down
They pull you from the water right into the ground.
It's like 1134 turned upside down
Help me take my mind off this 1134.
Stress and strain pull me to the edge
How strong am I?
Each heartbeat becomes a flash of pain
Can you hear me cry? (not gonna cry)
Overcoming stress like this
Can do wonders in future times (future times)
Failure to solve these pains
Can lead to endless crimes
It's like 1134 turned upside down
They pull you from the water right into the ground.
It's like 1134 turned upside down
Help me take my mind off this 1134.
It's like 1134 turned upside down
They pull you from the water right into the ground.
It's like 1134 turned upside down
Help me take my mind off this 1134.
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Red Dot
03:19
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I was a fool again last night
How can you stand me?
Too many words were spoken
But not the ones that mattered most.
I see a message on my phone
I'm afraid to take a look.
Did I go too far this time?
Will you forgive me once again?
Thoughts spinning in my head
I didn't mean the things I said
Can I take it all back now?
I promise I'll make it up somehow.
There's a red dot on my phone
A message from you...I cannot look
Please make it go away
Can we last another day?
Should I look
Should I call
Should I send a message at all
What have I done?
What can I do?
To help me get closer to you
Thoughts spinning in my head
I didn't mean the things I said
Can I take it all back now?
I promise I'll make it up somehow.
There's a red dot on my phone
A message from you...I cannot look
Please make it go away
Can we last another day?
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Closure
04:18
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I don't look back
For it is over
And there's no more pain
For this is closure.
So emotional we were then
No more roller coasters now
No more merry-go-rounds and rounds
Some day I will find
The one that truly cares.
For now I've got my closure
And I'm, I'm alright.
All my loose ends are gone.
The book of pain is closed.
There is peace in me
And it's a peace that tells me
I, I will survive
Some day I will find
The one that truly cares.
For now I've got my closure
And I'm, I'm alright.
Some day I will find
The one that truly cares.
For now I've got my closure
And I'm, I'm alright.
My closure
My closure
My closure
My closure
Some day I will find
The one that truly cares.
For now I've got my closure
And I'm, I'm alright.
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Resolve
03:22
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See how far we've come
But have some ways to go.
Breath in the moment
Before the moment has gone.
Fall away, bad memories fade away.
And resolve.
And envision our next big story
Clean the slate and resolve
Come away with me and don't
Don't look back
Resolve.
Freedom rises when you
Let the baggage go.
Take a chance
For that one chance will never return.
And resolve.
And envision our next big story
Clean the slate and resolve
Come away with me and don't
Don't look back
Resolve.
And resolve.
And envision our next big story
Clean the slate and resolve
Come away with me and don't
Don't look back
Resolve.
And resolve.
And envision our next big story
Clean the slate and resolve
Come away with me and don't
Don't look back
Resolve.
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Vibes
02:52
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When I am down
I grab my phone
And find some tunes
And listen alone.
I sing out loud
Don't care who hears
These are my vibes
That fill my ears
I don't care what people think
With headphones on I just keep singing
In my room, I listen to my vibes
My vibes
My playlist ends
How bittersweet
I cannot sleep
No need to fear.
I"ll find my way
I will be fine
As long as I can find my vibes
I don't care what people think
With headphones on I just keep singing
In my room, I listen to my vibes
My vibes
You can't take away (my vibes)
You can't take away (my vibes)
You can't take away (my vibes)
Oh oh. You can't take away
You can't take away (my vibes)
You can't take away (my vibes)
You can't take away (my vibes)
I don't care what people think
With headphones on I just keep singing
In my room, I listen to my vibes
My vibes
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Wait and See
03:33
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Some have told me
There's no future with you
I say just you wait and see.
No one believes me
When I tell them how much
You mean the world to me.
Maybe their jealous
They simply don't understand
Only you were meant for me.
I really could care less
Because I have all I need
And all I need is you.
Wait and See
That's what everyone tells me but
It's no dream
'Cause you can't take away what's real
In my head
I don't believe a thing they say
In my heart
They can never tell us apart.
Wait, don't tell me
I don't wanna know
If you're having second thoughts
Don't even think it
We were doing just fine
'Til your friends told you lies
Wait and See
That's what everyone tells me but
It's no dream
'Cause you can't take away what's real
In my head
I don't believe a thing they say
In my heart
They can never tell us apart.
Wait and See
That's what everyone tells me but
It's no dream
'Cause you can't take away what's real
In my head
I don't believe a thing they say
In my heart
They can never tell us apart.
Wait and See
That's what everyone tells me but
It's no dream
'Cause you can't take away what's real
In my head
I don't believe a thing they say
In my heart
They can never tell us apart.
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Forgive and Forget
02:55
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Forgive and forget
I should have known it
But I kept on calling
'Til finally I reached her.
Forgive and forget
There was a time when
We first had our chances
To keep it together.
I should have known.
Forgive and forget
I waited so long
'Til I saw you again
But you were not alone
Time to move on.
Forgive and forget
I tried so hard to
But I can't stop thinking
And wanting you back with me
Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
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Exhaustion
03:46
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Last night I
Couldn't tell you
How I need to hear the truth.
Don't tell me "It's okay"
I know better
And it's not okay with me.
Two can play that game
There's no one left to blame
Pure exhaustion setting in, again
Don't pretend, just let it end.
Typing up loose ends
Moving on with my life
Is what I must do to survive.
Two can play that game
There's no one left to blame
Pure exhaustion setting in, again
Don't pretend, just let it end.
I am so tired (exhausted)
Oh so tired (I'm so tired)
I am so tired (exhausted)
Oh so tired.
I am so tired (exhausted)
Oh so tired (I'm so tired)
I am so tired (exhausted)
Oh so tired.
Two can play that game
There's no one left to blame
Pure exhaustion setting in, again
Don't pretend, just let it end.
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18
03:52
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It only seems like yesterday
18 years ago
You changed my life
My how time flies.
It's been quite a journey
One that will go on
18 years of laughs and tears
But soon you'll be gone.
I am not ready, not ready.
I promise you
You'll always be
Forever in my heart
No matter where you are.
And promise me
Be all you can be
Remember who you are
Remember that there is
Someone who loves you, loves you.
All that now has past us by
Can we press the breaks and make more time
I'm not ready for good byes
How can I carry on?
Hey! What happened?
I'm missing you already.
As you're taking on the world
Don't forget about me
I'll always love you, love you.
I promise you
You'll always be
Forever in my heart
No matter where you are.
And promise me
Be all you can be
Remember who you are
Remember that there is
Someone who loves you, loves you
Forever.
Before my memory fades
Let us share a few more days together
Before you leave
I am not ready, not ready
I promise you
You'll always be
Forever in my heart
No matter where you are.
And promise me
Be all you can be
Remember who you are
Remember who you are
I promise you
You'll always be
Forever in my heart
No matter where you are.
And promise me
Be all you can be
Remember who you are
Remember who you are.
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Yellow
02:35
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Woke up this morning
Sun shining right through my window
Makes me feel happy
Gonna start the day alright.
That bright yellow light is the only dose
No other color comes close
'Cause everyone needs
Warm yellow in their life
Warm yellow in their life
There are times when we see darkness takes over
We need the inner strength to limit our exposure
So more darkness
Bring me more
Warm yellow in my life
Warm yellow in my life
Yellow in my life
Warm yellow in my life
Everybody needs
Warm yellow in their life
Warm yellow in their life
Warm yellow in their life
Warm yellow in their life
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11. |
Giddy (instrumental)
03:14
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Michael Barrett Dixon Richmond, Virginia
MBD started composing music and writing songs at age 13. He refined his craft in college (two music composition degrees) and
has never looked back.
Most albums blend many genres, so it is difficult to pin one on this musician. A synth is usually not far away, but MBD has dabbled in jazz, electronic, soundtrack, alternative, rock, and pop. You name it, he has probably written something in it.
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