1. |
Archaeology
03:19
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You say history will only remember me
If I try to be someone like you
Deepest sympathies, my disinterest
Won’t let me be just like you
If I tell you what’s on my mind will you find
That I’ve got no shame to hide away
I won’t play your game of illusions
Misaligned with my higher truth
And if I give you my heart would you take it all away
Take a listen to the sound of my voice
And tell me truly, what good is it to be on the fence
When nothing’s ever set in stone
Don’t hate me if I want to be alone sometimes
It’s murder in the third degree
I’ve spent all my love on these men of the hour
I’ve got almost none left here for me
Don’t tell me that you’re willing to try for me
If you won't die for me
I need clarity, need ancient prophecy
The answer’s in the archaeology
Oh what’s left of me, is this ecstasy?
Living recklessly, just like you
I’m here mentally, just not presently
My mind’s overseas, so are you
'Til the last breath, I will progress
End this hot mess and break on through
I will conquest, I will rule
I won’t answer anymore to you, no no
Oh I tried
What a ride
You’re a part of me now
Don’t you hide me away
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2. |
Fiend
03:44
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In the morning when I wake, I see your smile
As I feel the fault lines break, I think I’ll stay a while
Cause I’m a fiend for your love
I get my dopamine watching you dance
And I swear to high heaven, the angels know this was the plan all along
I’ll be obscene for your love
Cause I don’t care to hear what people say
You can tell me I’m wrong, string me along and I’ll want you more
Swear to ya
It’s only us
'Til the lights come on
I’ll dance with ya ‘til the last song
As the days stretch on and on, can’t slow down time
Gotta show you every way that you are mine
Cause I’m a fiend for your love
I get my dopamine watching you dance
And I swear by my mother and father that this was the plan all along
I’ll be obscene for your love
Cause I don’t care to hear what people say
You can tell me I’m wrong, string me along and I’ll want you more
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3. |
Heartstrings
03:33
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Money was no object
But I could never afford to chase you down
Sentimental value
In every note I left around
Darling you were never on my side, I tell you
I can’t sleep with you still on my mind and truly
I’ve got hope there’s something better out there for me
You won’t play my heartstrings like you play the notes on
Your guitar, each string is resonating with the
Force of my soul waking from its slumber I can’t
Go back to the way I let myself be treated
You won’t play my heartstrings like you play everyone
Now I’m making progress
The weight of you off my back
Sometimes I wonder still
If it’s something that I lack
But darling
If I can’t keep you, then I don’t need you
No more crossroads, ‘cause this ain’t feeding me
I can’t go for it, nothing to show for it
No more signals, say it with your chest
You just bark loud, where’s that bite now?
You were serving to the undeserving
Imitation life, you just run and hide
No disrespect, but get your mind correct
Darling you were never on my side, I tell you
I can’t sleep with you still on my mind and truly
I’ve got hope there’s something better out there for me
You won’t play my heartstrings like you play the notes on
Your guitar, each string is resonating with the
Force of my soul waking from its slumber I can’t
Go back to the way I let myself be treated
You won’t play my heartstrings like you play everyone
Like you play everyone
Oh, you know it's true
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4. |
Be the Light
03:13
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White lilies in the winter
Or palms in the spring
I’d be happy with a bottle of whiskey
Get my drunk heart to sing
Bermuda in the summer
And home in the fall
Your heart to keep warm through it all
We’ll toast to our livelihood
And health in all things
We’ll raise our glass high
For the whole world to see
I’ll tuck back the hairs that run loose from your bones
Make you a cup of tea, baby, make you a home
We’ll swear to the end this was unplanned
I’ll be your woman if you will be my man
Bermuda in the summer
And home in the fall
Your heart to keep warm through it all
We’ll toast to our livelihood
And health in all things
We’ll raise our glass high
For the whole world to see
To see
you
and me
simply be
happy
Lovers, hold tight
Keep your hearts open tonight
Oh friends, be the light
In the dark
Lovers, hold tight
Keep your hearts open tonight
Oh friends, be the light
In the dark
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5. |
That Ain't Me
03:25
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Well it’s over now
And the tears won’t even come
I’m so used to this now, the world has got me numbed out to the pain
I know the things you like and that just isn’t me
I’m stuck here in the shadows of the person I can’t be
Down comes the rain
And it washes off my bones
Thought that I was coming home
But it’s clear to me that nothing I can do will satisfy
I'm ashamed I even tried
I’m
Fading in the sun
All these dreams have knocked me down and I tell you now, they won
I’m
Making my way slow
I couldn’t tell you then, but now I’m sure you know
Oh darling, your taste was sweet as summer rain
Your mind an obstacle race
Against time and all hope I stayed to ease your pain
But I’m insane
For thinking things would be different
All the signs that I ignored
You’d sneak off when you got bored
Your restless insecurity
And my heart
Still sore
And I’m
I'm fading in the sun
All these dreams have knocked me down, and I tell you something now, they won
Cause I know what you like
And that just isn't me
I can’t provide that kind of fantasy
To you
That ain’t me
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6. |
The Score
04:06
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God, bring me a lover
Make him beautiful and wise
Give him richly colored hair
With old hurts in his eyes
And Lord, don’t let me fumble him
When he shows at my door
Let me not let on too soon
That he’s the one I’m here for
Of all the men I’ve loved and lost
I’ve never kept the score
Tallied every floating cloud
I’ve never asked for more
Of all the times I cried alone
And made my way to peace
I’ve never once balled up my fist
And now I’m asking please
Is there someone for me?
Well I’m sure he’s got a ton of friends
The kind inclined to agree
But if he looks on further
Well then, that’s where he’ll find me
Let us get right together
With you I can find my way
No, I’m not too used to this
But I’ll get so much better if you stay
Of all the men I’ve loved and lost
I’ve never kept the score
Tallied every floating cloud
I’ve never asked for more
Of all the times I cried alone
And made my way to peace
I’ve never once balled up my fist
And now I’m asking please
Is there someone for me?
Somebody, somebody out there, hear me
Somebody
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7. |
Bloodlust
04:23
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I have resolved not to fantasize
Too many secrets hidden in your eyes
Too much mistrust
Oh baby, there’s no love lost
I keep a key hidden by the door
Just in case you decide to come home
In this bloodlust
As the memories turn to dust
I’ve got a feeling that this is the last time
I could turn around and change my mind tomorrow
But this is the best time
To let emotions fade
I pray for strength to pull me through
Into me and out of you
There’s all this pain
And I still carry the shame
So I
I give myself a day to wonder
What could have been
But still you choose to make your own way
So baby, don’t count me in
I’ve got a feeling that this is the last time
I could turn around and change my mind tomorrow
But this is the best time
To let emotions fade
Woah
It was never the right time
So you’ve got two minutes to talk me out
Of giving up
And giving in to a new beginning
Oh, without you
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8. |
Otherside
03:17
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You always had a choice
Always had a say
Could’ve come and talked to me
Instead you run away
Time and time again
You prove you’re not the one
With all the strength I have in me
I pronounce this done
All I wanted was your time
Nothing else you could’ve given
I wasted days in fantasy
But it was really livin’, babe
I’m better now, it’s okay
Don’t try to make things right
Stay all the way on the other side
Stay all the way on the other side
If you give a man a drink
He’ll love you for a day
If you give a man your heart and soul
He’ll take your pride away
Oh girlies, it’s a brutal game
When all we ever need
Is a place to call home
A garden to grow
But I give up, now I see
That your love is based on lies
You keep me going just to go
And all this dumb peacocking for attention, just for show
But I was still front row
And I loved you, so you know
All I wanted was your time
Nothing else you could’ve given
I wasted days in fantasy
But it was really livin’, babe
I’m better now, it’s okay
Don’t try to make things right
Stay all the way on the other side
Ooh boy, stay all the way on the other side
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9. |
Something Greater
03:15
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Baby, when I see ya
I just wanna dance
You make me feel so good
I never had a chance
When I'm up against ya,
Bodies gripping tight
I want you to rock me smooth
Take me through the night
Oh
Do you know how long I've waited
For something greater
Than an average lover
You're like no other
Now I gotta say this
It's only fair
You're so so sweet, I want you there
It's giving me completion, you're giving me your trust
It's slowly washing over me, I feel the love and the lust
It's taken me a second to commit my heart
But boy you know you had it from the very start
Give me your reasons (give me your reasons)
Say what you wanna say (I can't control it)
I can't control it (say what you wanna say)
Baby I wanna stay (I wanna stay)
Do you know how long I've waited
For something greater
Than an average lover
You're like no other
Now I gotta say this
It's only fair
You're so so sweet, I want you there
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10. |
I Matter
03:00
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Where can I find
The protection I need
The man who will come and consume me
Cause lately I’ve tried
To be all I can be
I’m a hard headed woman, so sue me
It seems everyone gets what they want except me
Alone with my thoughts in perpetuity
If you steal a glance I might dash to the door
I just won’t take anything more
It’s only temporary
I know the world can be cold
Love you 'til February
Have you going for broke
And I know change is scary
But you won’t do as you’re told
So where does your wind blow?
Please save me
From my world
I need comfort
In the cold
Don’t trade me
My heart ain’t worth much
Anything will do
Tell me I matter to you
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter to you
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter to you
Is it a crime
To want something real?
Something that makes me feel whole
Should I design
A trap for another
Just to take hold of your soul?
Please save me
From my world
I need comfort
In the cold
Don’t trade me
My heart ain’t worth much
Anything will do
Tell me I matter to you
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter to you
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter
Tell me I matter to you
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11. |
Knock Me Out
02:57
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I tried to save me
From everything you did
It don’t phase me like it used to
But I was just a kid
When I first met you
I loved you plain as day
But you’ve got issues you don’t see
Guess that’s why you ran away
Only time will tell
If our hearts align
In the bitter cold
Of your mind’s design
Only you can see
That I’m going blind
Starved for your affection
I’m so misdirected
And now I’m raging well past midnight
Can’t tell if I’m still alive
I watched as you sped off, doing 80
When the limit’s 45
And you knock me out
With each word you don’t say
But I won’t play no guessing game
In the hopes that you might stay
That’s why time will tell
If our hearts align
But you’re so bitter cold
Thought that we were intertwined
Only I can know
That we’re running out of time
Starved for your affection
I’m so fucking desperate
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12. |
Drunk
04:33
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It’s only a game
To you
But I’ll numb the pain
For you
Drink it away
Cause I’m through
The only friend I’ve got in this whole wide world
Is this gin & juice
I’m not an addict
Just going through it
Let it sink down in my soul
Cause I overplayed my role
I’m not rebelling
I’m simply telling you
That I’ve got no more to give
Only got this life to live
Oh
Drunk and alone again
I’m drunk and alone again
The clock strikes past three
Oh, dearie me
I think it's time to buy another round
It's the last of my change
And ain't it strange
My pockets make no clinking sound
But the barkeep keeps my secrets too
How many times has she heard about you?
And as she waits for me to sign the check
She asks how I'm doing
I lie, but really
I'm a wreck
Not an addict
Just going through it
Let it sink down in my soul
Cause I overplayed my role
I’m not rebelling
I’m simply telling you
That I’ve got no more to give
Only got this life to live
Oh
Drunk and alone
I’m drunk and alone again
Drunk and alone
I’m drunk and alone again
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13. |
Keep Me
03:50
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Promise me one thing
You’ll keep me in your mind
When you find a girl
With habits just like mine
And please don’t play it smart
Cause you know love is dumb
My love will leave you yearning
To go back to where you’re from
When the moon shines bright
And the day is done
Oh and when the church bells ring
To the morning sun
I know that you’ll still be there
Probably the only one
So keep me in your heart
Keep me in your heart
When you look upon her face
I hope it brings you joy
And when you hear her roaring laugh
I hope it takes you back
To when you were a boy
But the best is yet to come
So show me some restraint baby
You are my moon and sun
When the moon shines bright
And the day is done
Oh and when the church bells ring
To the morning sun
I know that you’ll still be there
Probably the only one
I know that you'll still be there
And you'll be my only one
So keep me in your...
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Gysele Ryder Oakland, California
Gysele Ryder makes progressive R&B to remedy the weary heart and jaded soul.
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