1. |
So We Begin
03:57
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So we begin
With a dot, a point
One bit of where we’ll end
A glint, a glimmer
Breath of early dawn
To light the ground we walk on
Follow the first word
One thought brings a thousand
Follow, follow
A thousand brings everyone
Precious, delicate
Write it down
Before it slips away
Out of memory
Light, fleeting
Keep it close
It doesn’t last long
Before it’s gone
Follow the first word
One thought brings a thousand
Follow, follow
A thousand brings everyone
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2. |
Why I Smile
04:08
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It’s all the hidden things
I’ve learned to seek
Wherever I look
Whenever the time
I keep them by my side
So when I forget
It’s simple to remember
It’s quick to find
I know why I smile
And I’d like to show you for a while
Sometimes you’re not so sure
Which way is up
Where kindness is
Or where to be
Like you’re lost out there
Confused and tired
But I promise there’s light
I’ll bring it with me
I know why I smile
And I’d like to show you for a while
This would be easier
If you could read my mind
But I know you’ll pick it up
With time
I know why I smile
And I’d like to show you for a while
I know why I smile
And I’d like to show you for a while
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3. |
Perfect Secrecy
04:04
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Some things are
Kept hidden
From the world
For a reason
But when held tight
Never admitted
The longing builds
And we’ll confide
So we seek perfect secrecy
To keep our thoughts close by
So we seek perfect secrecy
To keep these thoughts ours
Seduced by quiet
To give a little hint
Thinking it won’t
Go beyond our grip
But once it’s out
It echoes on
And the wind’s
Without sympathy
And the world will hear what
Should’ve stayed
Locked up
Inside
So we seek perfect secrecy
To keep our thoughts close by
So we seek perfect secrecy
To keep these thoughts ours
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4. |
Clockwork
04:04
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We push the moments
In front of ourselves
To keep the fortune
From everybody else
We built this flurry to own
More than we’ve ever known
Unpierceable blur
Keeps us so focused now
On a vision of worth
Too rich to set down
Caught up in the hurry we make
Only the hustle keeps us awake
Unshakeable allure
Of glimmering quickness
Holds us too tight
To notice our distress
We rush by our own designs
Sprints without finish lines
The world moves like clockwork
So quick it’ll turn right by
We choose to wind it
The hands keep on pulling time
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5. |
Lullaby
04:00
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I’ll sing you a lullaby
A lullaby goodnight
I’ll sing you a lullaby
A lullaby goodnight
The moon keeps watch
So close your sleepy eyes
And drift to another world
Under soft glow
Of the quiet sky
Slumber deep and sound
Hush, hush
Nothing but sweet dreams
Hush, hush
Nothing but sweet dreams
I’ll sing you a lullaby
A lullaby goodnight
I’ll sing you a lullaby
A lullaby goodnight
Rest until the birds
Sing to you at dawn
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6. |
Wish You Were Here
03:40
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Here we go
Here we go again
You’re drifting away
And I can’t hold you down
Where does your mind turn
When you look aside
Gaze towards the ground
I wish you were here
With me in this moment
But your focus went
Somewhere else
And while you’re so distant
I just wish you were here
Pull you back
Pull you back to earth
If only I knew how
But you’re so out of reach
Your thoughts are trailing off
Betrayed by your half smile
Told by your speech
You used to be all mine
But it seems I’ve lost you now
I guess I can’t compete
I wish you were here
With me in this moment
But your focus went
Somewhere else
And while you’re so distant
I just wish you were here
Just wish you were here
Just wish you were here
I just wish you were here
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7. |
Play Your Game
04:09
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Why are you still
Way across the floor?
You stole too many glances
For me to ignore
Try to act so hard to get
Thinking you can run
But all this hide and seek
Isn’t fooling anyone
I’ll play your game
Watch me toss
The puzzle into place
Before the night’s through
I’ll be dancing with you
Slipping hints in conversation
Tells me it’s a front
You gave away the riddle
And I know what you want
It’s not so tough
You’ve pretended enough
I’ll play your game
Watch me toss
The puzzle into place
Before the night’s through
I’ll be dancing with you
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8. |
Where I Go
03:56
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Follow my thoughts
In my mind is everything
Without borders or limits
Untangle the knots
Finding the nerve to sing
Alone with my wits
The best time I know
Is right here within
So that’s where I go
It’s where I’ve been
I’ll put on a show
I’ll put on grin
This is why I go
It’s why I win
This is where I’ve found
The way through walls
No closed doors or gates
Designs unbound
Net to catch falls
Without wars and weights
Tensions unwound
Escaped from the brawls
Beyond scores and debates
The best time I know
Is right here within
So that’s where I go
It’s where I’ve been
I’ll put on a show
I’ll put on grin
This is why I go
It’s why I win
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9. |
Tempest
03:20
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Sometime you get like this
When life’s not on your side
But it’s not worth the risk
Just to indulge your pride
Words can’t be unsaid
Once they’re loose
Keep control instead
There’s no excuse
Let the tempest pass
Before you say a thing
You know what happens next
Something you’ll regret
And I won’t ever forget
So don’t say a thing
Just let the tempest pass
Perhaps just for a while
Try to grit your teeth
I know you’re feeling riled
But keep it underneath
No need to be curt
With what you say
Even though you’re hurt
It’s not the way
Let the tempest pass
Before you say a thing
You know what happens next
Something you’ll regret
And I won’t ever forget
So don’t say a thing
Just let the tempest pass
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10. |
Finite Time
04:19
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Days go by
But don’t want to be incomplete
Hard to try
When distractions repeat
In the end
We all long to be fulfilled
Believe everything we built
Will stand the test
So then
Will you’ve seen every color
And remember every other
Moment blessed?
Finite time
A gift while you’re near it
Worth the climb
To be with your spirit
Days go by
So we work to be complete
Know I’ll try
To keep with every beat
In the end
We all long to be fulfilled
Believe everything we built
Will stand the test
So then
Will you’ve seen every color
And remember every other
Moment blessed?
In the end
When you feel all you’ve ever felt
Will you know that you’ve always dealt
Your best?
So then
Will you’ve known all you wanted to
And be sure all there’s left to do
Is rest?
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