1. Don't Tread On Me - (3:06)
Before you're pointing at me
there is a possibility
you better turn that thing around
nothing's come easily
so don't you tread on me
'cause I will knock you down
Some days it seems it's not worth it
the fight in me is all gone
and I'm not trying to be perfect
but just get one damn thing done
before I lose control
I pick myself off the floor
Before you're pointing at me
there is a possibility
you better turn that thing around
nothing's come easily
so don't you tread on me
'cause I will knock you down
Never come a day that I'll solve you
consequently I could never leave you
in the shadow of those looming battleships
I love our canoe
I'm ready for the falls
and the still waters we will find are truth
Oh there's a clock in my head
and despite what it said
another one on the wall
they don't agree at all
and there's a schism in me
and despite what you see
you might see me as calm
but I go off like a bomb
Before you're pointing at me
there is a possibility
you better turn that thing around
nothing's come easily
so don't you tread on me
'cause I will knock you down
Whoa
oh in the comfort of strangers
you don't see the danger
of just letting it flow
this I know
Before you're pointing at me
there is a possibility
you better turn that thing around
nothing's come easily
so don't you tread on me
'cause I will knock you down
2. Thank Your Lucky Stars - (3:24)
I need a break something inside me said
from tv people counting the dead
a break from all the sadness
is what I need now, yeah
I've an ache and a loss for words
for apathy I sense in the herd
I've heard 'em and it's senseless
no questioning it
And what's the point, nothing so dull
could ever on Earth be brightened entirely
just think about it
and what's the point, nothing so slight
could ever on Earth be enlightened entirely
just think about it
Ask me, I'm not blind
I can, I can read all the signs
so many have died
so many out of their minds
thank your lucky stars
you've got it good it's not hard
to be what you are
thank your lucky stars
We're in a place I thought we'd never get
people devolved and fought or they fled
but I do not know how we're going to get out of it, whoa
It's a mistake to be paranoid
a mental state that takes strength to avoid
all the hostility and fear should be challenged
'Cause what's the point of living that way
so many close their minds to what others say
which ever feeling you voice
and what's the point we're gonna pay
sorted out one way or not we all have that day
so make your choice
Ask me, I'm not blind
I can, I can read all the signs
so many have died
so many out of their minds
thank your lucky stars
you've got it good it's not hard
to be what you are
thank your lucky stars
Ask me, I'm not blind
I can, I can read all the signs
so many have died
so many out of their minds
thank your lucky stars
you've got it good it's not hard
to be what you are
thank your lucky stars
3. Frolic Room - (3:34)
Yeah, there's a gravity in me
pulling me to want to see
what is going on tonight
beneath the electric starlight
I like to mix with walks of life
who live life on the other side
pulling muscles from their shell
a place to some that looks like hell
Oh, the classic song that the jukebox has on has me moving
oh, the faces here make it so surreal
Oh, in the company of pretty girls and near vagrants
one drink away from sleeping on the pavement
I'm not quite sure what I find so appealing
about the happy hour stealing
A party, after party
til' it started to get grating
another, and another
what are we celebrating
there's always something not to miss
diving back in the abyss
and it gets so very stale
but tomorrow's a new tale
In the frolic room, whoa
the seat I assume, yeah
and I'm drawn to the night
and it's damn neon light, yeah
Where are we meeting up at
let me guess bet I know
does it have a sign in the window
ice cold six packs to go
sleep it off if you have to
there's a booth always in shadow
the reality is all around you
it's the best reality show
Oh, in the company of the privileged and the nearly damned
mixing like a cocktail of pure spirits slammed
in the danger zone is where you'll find me
in a certain dive so inviting
A party, after party
til' it started to get grating
another, and another
what are we celebrating
there's always something not to miss
diving back in the abyss
and it gets so very stale
but tomorrow's a new tale
In the frolic room, whoa
the seat I assume, yeah
and I'm drawn to the night
and it's damn neon light, yeah
4. Speak Easy - (3:26)
If there's a scream inside of you just let it go
you're beating yourself up baby don't you know
you've got to get through and lift the roof off your soul
It's like a pain locked in a part of your heart
it's never gonna leave it unless you start
to warm it up, be wise and be smart
Out on the ocean
there's no one around
no one to hear a sound
it's just us out here
out on the ocean
speaking freely
Away from the city
away from the ears that
bug us and judge us
it's so liberating
to be free
and my heart slows down
Nice and easy
and your breathing will be pleasing
just speak easy
and say what's on your mind
I search for something to compare you to
thought long and hard for a simile true
now I'm suddenly aware
end the quest you're beyond compare
so speak easy
If there's a shadow in your life then there's sunshine
things turning inside out all the time
just rewind, it's all in your mind
Ooh so speak easy
out here we're floating
late in the night
and the only light to guide us
is a full moon that's glowing
on the sea
Nice and easy
and your breathing will be pleasing
just speak easy
and say what's on your mind
I search for something to compare you to
thought long and hard for a simile true
now I'm suddenly aware
end the quest you're beyond compare
so speak easy
speak easy
speak easy
speak easy
5. Solar Flare - (3:11)
Not for lack of a gentle mother
I do lack a mental cover
it keeps on pounding my head
world order, water torture, exhausted economics
everyday just more comics
in a pissing contest
that started out with atomic
bombs, mom will they drop the bomb
will they think about their children's children
being born with limbs missing
there's no one to call
you can't make 'em stall
I want to feed them to each other
'cause I'm sick of them all
How can't you see something's missing
is anyone listening
we're shooting up flares
does anyone care
They've got this world locked down bound and gagged
from the rez in Pine Ridge to that land in Baghdad
When did our leaders
become bottom feeders
we're shooting up flares
does anyone care
They got this world locked down bound and gagged
with constant fear and paranoia, toxins in our head
It's just something they know how to do
(how to make everyone feel uncalm)
the masses just take it while they turn the screws
(bring to a boil, add oil, then bomb)
it's just something that we gotta fight
(how to make everyone feel uncalm)
keep us distracted with fuel to ignite
(bring to a boil)
Porno shows, MTV hoes, and on the radio
it's the same fucking song
that's just the way it goes
cultures referral to democracy's girls
learn the rules of engagement sweetheart
this is the world
How can so many sit silent
numb to the violence
we're shooting up flares
does anyone care
They got this world locked down bound and gagged
the Botoxed Barbie dolls in stupid magazine ads
It's just something they know how to do
(how to make everyone feel uncalm)
the masses just take it while they turn the screws
(bring to a boil, add oil, then bomb)
embodying all that we know to be wrong
(how to make everyone feel uncalm)
when a war chant becomes the popular song
(bring to a boil)
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6. Waiting - (3:17)
No matter what I do
I always wait for you
so I guess that's
that's what I gotta do
It seems I'm spending so much time
waiting
and when you can't make up your mind
I'm waiting for you
if that's what it requires
then waiting's what I'll do
so hurry yourself up
I'm waiting
Just hang up that phone
you already know on your own
what you need to do, and what you got to do
it feels like I'm losing my mind
you know that I'll deal just fine
It seems I'm spending so much time
waiting
and when you can't make up your mind
I'm waiting for you
if that's what it requires
then waiting's what I'll do
so hurry yourself up
I'm waiting
I know you're thinking my love's a gamble
and you're not sure that you're gonna win now babe
take your money and double your bet
and see what happens, watch out
and taking my love down to your pawn shop
tell me baby what should I get
a wedding ring and a boom box
boom box, boom box, boom box, ooowww!
And what else can I say
it will do no good anyway
as long as you know that
I'll keep waiting
It seems I'm spending so much time
waiting
and when you can't make up your mind
I'm waiting for you
if that's what it requires
then waiting's what I'll do
so hurry yourself up
I'm waiting
And what else can I say
it will do no good anyway
as long as you know that
I'll keep waiting
For you I'd wait forever
because I know that one day we'll be together
maybe it's because you know I'll wait
you know I'll wait
I'm still waiting
7. Long For The Flowers - (2:49)
Between this world and the next
I want to locate a bit of you
will I feel it or gaze in emptiness
who'd guess it could be so unfinished
a never ending infernal process
yeah where is that bliss
the ordinary life I knew that was so exquisite
You long for the flowers
I get more from the hours spent
minutes that are free of dissent
a day without argument
You said you long for the flowers
that you remember
a song sang from the shower
how I used to bend words
you asked me where did all that go
and I have no answer
I admit that I'm giving up hope
and wondering if it can survive
One day will we just begin again
one day will we begin again
You said you long for the flowers
that you remember
a song sang from the shower
how I used to bend words
you asked me where did all that go
and I have no answer
I admit that I'm giving up hope
and wondering if it can survive
Don't think I take lightly
the wilting we feel
I wish for surviving
but time, but time
it steals like a thief
Whoa, don't think I take take lightly
the wilting we feel
I wish for surviving
but time, but time
it steals like a thief
8. Getting Through To Her - (3:24)
There was an earthquake
in her dreams so she thinks her
foundation is crumbling away
fault lines in her words
hoping to show a soul disturbed that
has shaped her to what she is today
Getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
Sometimes when I call
she tells me things that were not her fault
and her surface will start to break
breakdown a hurting sound
I want to tell her that it's ok now
but I'm not too sure just what to say
Getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
All she wants is some breathing room
if not tomorrow surely one day soon
all she wants is some breathing room
if not tomorrow surely one day soon
Excuse me did she say
she wished she went away
and not return to the shame
brought to her those days
we'll take man's dirty deeds
and suck them out by cosmic means
into the sun hurl them
where they'll be happy burning
but life is not tv
life is not tv
life is not tv
She's on wounded knee
and well crazy horse that's me
her hard parts I'm cradling
I feel refreshed when I watch her sleep
sometimes that's all I need
it's all about the company we keep
Getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
getting through to her
All she wants is some breathing room
if not tomorrow surely one day soon
all she wants is some breathing room
if not tomorrow surely one day soon
if not tomorrow surely one day soon
9. Whiskey & Wine - (2:59)
I know what you're thinking
I know I did you wrong
but I just got this feeling
baby please hold on
The way we used to dance
now we forgot the steps
we both lost our balance
now I drink to forget
Whiskey and wine
killing me a shot at a time
You pour the liquor in the cup and you just swirl it around cause
you don't remember if you're up or you're down
a temporary fixer, moment's elixir, yeah
and I will say
I put my hand up in the air and I won't do it again, no
can't promise it because I don't pretend to know what
the price I pay, yeah yeah
not a remedy for a thing and I will do it again, no
Whiskey and wine
killing me a shot at a time
whiskey and wine
killing me a shot at a time
10. It's Getting Ok Now - (3:04)
There will come a time
when I no longer am
I will take my last breath
and on that day
I'll be dying
At that time will I feel at ease
will I dream and be at peace
these are things that no one knows
come on help me now
Why must I think of this until I find
peace and quiet in the clouding of my mind
there were times I thought I'd never come around
I can tell things are getting ok now
What if there is no ending
and we turn from where we've been
to a place where all we can see is
light pouring in
Am I really all that far
far removed from that ending part
or just a little closer to
the galaxy's misty heart
Why must I think of this until I find
peace and quiet in the clouding of my mind
there were times I thought I'd never come around
I can tell things are getting ok now
Why must I think of this until I find
peace and quiet in the clouding of my mind
there were times I thought I'd never come around
I can tell things are getting ok now
11. There's Always An Excuse - (5:07)
Ohhh, ohhh
there's always an excuse when you need one
there's always an excuse when you need one, ahhh
always a reason for someone, ooh
There's always an excuse when you need one
there's always an excuse when you need one, ahhh
always tiptoe around the turncoat today, yeah
which mood is it gonna be today, yeah
This time you've done it
you hurt yourself good
your best friend is gone
and it's understood
all alone and no singing
and in true LA style
your phone stopped ringing
There's always an excuse when you need one
there's always an excuse when you need one, ahhh
there's always an excuse when you need one
there's always an excuse when you need one
ahhh, always
Shut it down, get it right
'cause a person can't win if they don't even put up a fight
get it right
everyone has got something that keeps them awake in the night
that's a fact
don't think of the times that you gave up and let out some slack
take it back
don't think you're the only one going through it
take it back
There's always an excuse when you need one
there's always an excuse when you need one
There's always an excuse when you need one
always an excuse when you need one
always an excuse when you need one
always an excuse when you need one
always an excuse when you need one
always, alll, alll, always
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