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Grizzled Nearly
04:22
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I’ve been to so many places
Seen so many spaces
Traveled far and near
I’ve seen ranges of mountains
Drank water from fountains
Cupped my hands while sun-drenched
Carried the world on my shoulders
Now I’m getting older
Remembering when
I’ve bathed in rivers
And slept near the ocean
I’m so fortunate
Will anyone ever see?
Will anyone ever know?
What crossed right in front of me
Will anyone ever see?
Will anyone ever know?
What crossed right in front of me
Like missing birth or a death your own
I've lived in so many places
Slept in various spaces
Traveled everywhere
I’ve seen the seas and the oceans
It brought all things into focus
Now I drift to one
Will anyone ever see?
Will anyone ever know?
What crossed right in front of me
Will anyone ever see?
Will anyone ever know?
What crossed right in front of me
Like missing birth or a death your own
Will anyone ever see?
Will anyone ever know?
What crossed right in front of me
Like missing birth or a death your own
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The Wreckage
05:01
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Open up your eyes pupils wide
Dilated from the light
Such a shocking sight
Stare at the wreckage and death
As I’m trapped underneath
Metal and rubber crimped
(The wreckage)
Sirens blaring in my ears
Party lights red, blue, and white
As they use the jaws of life I’m pulled from the mangled mess alive
While others beneath the wreckage die
Is this a horrid dream?
Is this a horrid dream?
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I find it hard enough to do what I’ve done before
That I will write it down again next time
I find it hard to see what stands in front of me
To take control, to fly the clouds, to figure it out
Dream is slipping away
The movement beneath the lids locks me in
The time for sleep is when the adventure begins
I can go anywhere in the world with anyone holding my left hand
And when I rise I clench the future tightly with my right hand
Dream is slipping away
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4. |
Vice
03:59
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Wooden Staircase
05:13
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Not covered in carpet
Only exposed blocks of wood
A grainy texture
Varnished like rosewood
But where does it lead me?
To some far away land
The sun shines through the sky light
Ushering dreams so grand
I race up the staircase
Skipping steps like a pro
I spin around and look down
At myself below
But how did I get here?
Were my choices so poor?
I’m now part of the sunshine
I’m holding the door
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Black tide
Dim light
Tip of the waves white
Kids play
Parents look away
Pushed down into the waves
Sucked down
Likely will drown
No supervision to be found
A scary sight
Something inside
Tells me to dive
The water’s frigid
Take cover from the cold
Swim frantically
Clothing heavy
I’m completely soaked from head to toe
My arms exhausted
The kid, I got ‘em
Time to carry him ashore
Relief from Snow
With Dan in tow
They lend a hand pulling us in
What are the odds
Because we arrived
He is alive
The water’s frigid
Take cover from the cold
I know why I went
To be Saved from the Sea of Japan
The water’s frigid
I’m numb from the cold
That day the waves were so high
I heard the screams and realized that the water had taken you
Without a second thought I jumped in
I knew I had to get to you no matter what
I realized I wasn’t the only one
We were all fighting to save you from the water
The further we swam the more time seemed to slow down
What took a few minutes to reach you felt like a lifetime
Eventually we got you and made it back to shore
The water’s frigid
I’m numb from the cold
I know why I went
To be Saved from the Sea of Japan
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7. |
Beat Around the Bush
05:13
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At every turn you really want it but you don’t
Every time you really bleed but you don’t
Walk around all day with the sand in your way
Don’t you know I want to know?
Every time I go in, you’re the one that’s riding
And I know it’s for sure
You’re about to drive me crazy
Don’t you know you really got me for a while
Come on say it but you won’t
Please, please do me a favor baby
Do whatcha gotta do
I know whatcha going through
(Always do whatcha say)
(Never get in your way)
(I will never complain)
(Never running away)
(Never get in your way)
(Say whatcha say)
(When you’re doing your thing)
(I know what I know)
(Just go with the flow)
(And I’m ready to roll)
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I'm Here to Help
03:41
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The things that you’re going through
We go through them together
I’m sure we’ll find the end
We’ll do it I know we can
The problems we’ve kept within
We must protect each other
I admire you the most
I’m glad that I have you close
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Experiences that we’ve shared
We’ve shared them all together
I wouldn’t change a thing
I’m living in a dream
I wouldn’t dare move on
I am with you forever
What we’ve built up is trust
And I’m never giving up
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
You and I, we’re a team
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
Slow down and calm down
I don’t want you to do everything yourself
I’m here to help
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Thanks…
I am your disgrace
Tell me everything you want to hear
I will go along in silent fear
I will go to your place
I will say it to your face
I will blow it all your way
If you go your own way don’t forget me
If you sing your own song do it with me
I won’t say it all again, my love
And if you go alone now, bring your friend
I will go to your place
I will say it to your face
But I won’t hesitate blowing smoke down your way
I will say it to your face
I will blow it all your way
I will go all your way
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Thomas Hopper Texas
Thomas Hopper is an independent musician from Texas who writes songs and records them in his terrible home studio. Thomas wants you to listen to his music. If compelled to buy the music, cool. If not, thanks for your time.
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