1. |
Never Giving Up
02:02
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I think I might be crazy
‘Cause I’m never giving up
My bones may start to liquify
Vision lost within one eye
Lately I’ve felt hazy but I’m
Never giving up
I’ll never stop believing but
Chances are I’m seeing my plans
Fall down let ‘em go
Fall down fall down
Fall down let ‘em go
Fall down fall down
Maybe I’m just crazy but I
Want to find myself a better home
But I know
All lines will halt in the end
I just need time to append
I’ll sell my fortune to get it right
Keep believing keep the struggle
I think I might be crazy
‘Cause I’m never giving up
I’ll pass whatever test you pose
Climb the mountain let it flow
And though I might be shaky
I am never giving up I
Will destroy all obstacles
Keep it cool and let the mistakes
Fall down let ‘em go
Fall down fall down
Maybe I’m just crazy but I
Want to find a place that I call home
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2. |
Light Up
03:29
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Mornings in bed, afternoons not far
Bodies changing, losing our minds
Wasting away on our golden years
But it’s alright, have no fear
A little unsure
First step to the door
Don’t you turn and run
Hiding from the sun
Hey you got a plan?
Time to make a stand
(Let’s) even out the score
And every time we walk, we’ll walk so far that we’ll
Burn our feet upon the starts can you
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
So roll out of bed, put your face back on
No more mistakes, internal wars
The ticking clock you hear ain’t slowing down
But it’s alright, we’ll make it out
Don’t be unsure
We can have more
Don’t you turn and run
Racing from the sun
Hey I’ve got a plan
(It’s) time to make a stand
Let’s get off from the floor
And every time we talk our words will soar so far
Spread our voice to every star will you
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
Don’t worry
Don’t turn away
We have spent too long running in place
Don’t worry
Just hurry
We can have it all
And we will light it all
And every time we stop it won’t last long we will
Travel out to every star can you
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
Light up Light up for me c’mon will you
Light up Light up
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3. |
Times Like These
03:07
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Listen | To my | Old heart | While it tries
Beating | Freely | But it’s so | Needy
‘Cause it’s times like these I’m waiting
For a change
Yeah it’s times like these I’m holding
On for a better day
People | Losing | Fighting | Abusing
I want | Them peace | But I need | Some for me
Well it’s times like these I’m hoping
To rearrange
‘Cause it’s times like these we’re needing
To get out of this place
So whatchu see?
In your backstreets?
It’s what you want
But you won’t peek
I’m hanging on
To this idea
That we will fall into relief
And it’s times like these I’ve noticed
All the pain
It’s times like these I’m hoping
To clean up my place
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4. |
American Dream
03:01
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AC | White fence
Clubhouse | More rent
No pets | no drugs
Low fees | good luck
Take a ticket
Next in line
“Here’s your order”
Now eat it right
Look alive! It’s the American Dream
Hold it closer can’t you see?
It’s everything you want just
Lose yourself to find your way
Clock in | lunch hour
Team lead | new tower
Standup | accelerate
Big news | small raise
Take a ticket
9 to 5
You can have it
(If you) pay the price
Be aware of the American Dream
Hold it closer, it don’t scream
It’s everything you need just
Lose yourself to find
Lose yourself to find…
No need to cry ‘cause it’s here…
Watch yourself! It’s the American Dream
Don’t slip up or you’ll get creamed
It’s everything you’re told just
Lose yourself to find
I’ll lose myself to find
We lose ourselves to find our way
Lose ourselves to find our way
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5. |
My Empire
02:55
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My empire built on a string
Slighted by the slightest tear
My empire knows how to sing
But then the notes will come out
All twisted and foul
Maybe I shouldn’t care
My empire’s got industry
Keeping up amidst decay
My empire wants to be free
But It don’t wanna break down
Before it gets found
Or maybe I wouldn’t care
It’s not over
I play my silly songs
A light gone out in a pick up shed
It’s not over
I’ll tear through cities like a
Bull through a hall seeing all red
My empire keeps calling me
“You’ll never keep what you want”
My empire wants some relief
But then resistance comes out
Flinging their vows
Holding us with a stare
It’s not over
I’ve waited long enough to
Feel your reach covering all texts
It’s not over
Your roads may fall but I will
Lift you up keep you from rest
Easy now there’s a war going on
Empire thrives when empire runs
We are meant to release in time
(But I) will not die I
Will not let this go on
My empire rage like a king
Wounded by a traitorous HAIR
My empire just wants to sing
But then the notes will come out
Hazy and foul
Why do I even care?
It’s not over
I’ll keep us marching even
If I catch you struggling
It’s not over
You’re my prized possession I will
Not let up
No empire rest
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6. |
On to the Next One
03:47
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My fault my fault another man down
He tripped on his own bad intentions
Guess I’m guess I’m running this town lighter, tighter
March on march on battle that dust
Don’t let it close enough to phase you
‘Cause I don’t wanna fight alone
Just ‘cause you push yourself to run faster than most
Well it don’t mean you won’t have to struggle to float
(Well it’s) one gone, on to the next one
Don’t you stop long or you’ll figure it out that it’s
One gone and they’re never coming back
One gone on to the next one
Pass it along to the new generation
All gone, and you never stood a chance
Back up back up everyone’s tired
You yell with the best of intentions
But I’m not hearing it at all
Just ‘cause you push yourself to run faster than most
Well it don’t mean you won’t have to struggle to float
And as the ideas slowly break up in your throat
How long ‘till your empire is a spent footnote?
(Well it’s) one gone, on to the next one
Don’t you stop long or you’ll figure it out that it’s
One gone and they’re never coming back
One gone on to the next one
Pass it along to the new generation
All gone, and you never stood a chance
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7. |
Cry All Night
02:11
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I could cry
I could cry all night
If you want
If you want to fight
I could bleed
I will sink those bones and
spread myself before your throne oh i will
I'll cry all night
i'll cry all night for you
i will cry all night
i'll cry all night
i'll cry all night for you
I am lost
I am so confused
But i trust
Oh i trust in you
My disease
My disease is you 'cause
Everytime you split i fold in two and then i
Cry All Night
I cry all night
i cry all night for you
Oh i cry all night
i cry all night
i cry all night for you
Little red notebook
Tell me what do I know
Trading all my secrets
For a chance at the show
You look like a mess
Well i hope you still impress
We are on an island
Screaming into silence
How'd you cut loose
When at every chance you turn blue
No running away
But i'll cry myself all day
I could cry
I could cry if you want but
I feel fine i feel like i'm turning a-
-round for good I'm making good
and passing it around passing it around
But
You won't quit no you won't quit you
Slam me to the ground, slam me to the ground
I
cry out, "let me go!"
But you won't go
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8. |
Don't Turn Me On
03:36
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I’m always sinking
Then you asked me for a ride
You pulled me from the deep
Though I know I cannot drive
But silence pulls me in
I’m holding to a wish
Don’t turn me on
Let’s take it slow
And if I find me on release
Oh I will find you catching me
I’m feeling broken
You tell me I’m alright
I could force myself to lead
Though I know you won’t be pleased
But silence pulls me in
I’m praying for a dream
Horizons of green…
Don’t turn me on
Let’s just act slow
And if it turns out I release
Will you still sleep next to me?
Don’t turn me on
Let’s take it slow
I’m catching up to this idea
That I can have it all for real
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9. |
Bulletin Man
02:54
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I’m a bulletin man
I chart and I plan
I’ve a sensitive brand
I fight for my stamp
And I hope I can appease
The bird in the bin is chirping up a centerpiece
I feel no unease
I’ll post up all I please oh!
I’m a bulletin man
I strike I stan
I create on demand
But for what? Whose plan?
And I know I’m off the leash
The bird sounds colder chirping from the shoulder
No plans to repeat
I’m sure he’ll stay in seat oh!
I’m a bulletin man, a bulletin man
My poster upon the wall wants to see some greatness unfold
It’s hard to even try
So? Take a number, call me when it’s over don’t escalate
I hope to find out why
People run and hide
What is good enough for you ain’t
Good enough for me you are always
Good enough for me you are always
Pure my bulletin man
I’m a bulletin man
I strike for land
I’m a bulletin man
I’ve lost my plan
And I know it’s up to me
But the bird flew off and it’s never coming back
I feel no relief
My thought are weak
It’s hard to open wide
Who might slip inside?
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10. |
Save Me
03:55
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Listen
To the sound
Of the glasses shatter all across the ground
Remember
All the signs
We’ve created just to keep ourselves in line
The minute that you turn
You find yourself before a great divide
You wish to jump across but you say
Save me
Heal me
Save me
From me
And I’ll be good
Feeling
Like we’re all blind
Moving slower everyday we stay inside
But I know
We’ll survive
We will take what we create and learn to thrive
But every time you turn
You feel the walls collapsing where you stand
You wish they’ll break apart so you say
Save me
Heal me
Save me
From me
I don’t believe you
When you say you’re leaving
I don’t believe you
When you say you’re leaving home
All time folds on itself and turns forever
I don’t believe you
When you say you’re leaving
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11. |
I Alone Can See You
04:02
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I know your pose
A face of stone
I alone can see you
You’re so damn tired
All of the time
But when they get gone
You’re chasing the signs
After the bars we’re still high
After we hide away from light
But I only wanted more
But I only wanted more
Your faith is strong
You will not choke
But I alone can see you
You act alright
But I’ve got sight
I know you broke down
Your world on a pike
After the bars we’re still high
And so we climb toward the light
But I only wanted more X4
The seasons change without you
Trees will grow without you
With no delay X4
Your breath feels cold
Upon my nose
I alone can see you
‘Cause all your desires
Are just like mine
And I alone can see you
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12. |
Go
04:24
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You came to me a frightened mess
With anguish on your face
You wish you could turn off your head
So this is what I say
You know you’ve got it
You know you’ve got it all
If you are unsure
If your back’s against the wall
Well you know you got it
Just take a look around
Know that you’re in charge
And then just go
All the ways to disappear
You’ve thought about them all
But there’s a reason why you’re here
You want to hear my call
You know you’ve got it
You know you’ve got it now
If you’re feeling scared
If you think you can’t get out
Well you know you’ve got it
Don’t let them put you down
Know you’re in control
And then just go
You cannot believe at all
That you won’t turn up gold
(And) if you are about to fall
Remember what you’re told
You know you’ve got it
You know you’ve got it made
If you’re feeling tired
If you feel a little pain
(Well) you know you’ve got it
So get up from the ground
Know that you can change
And then just go
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Sam Foreman Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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INDIE / DIY musician from the suburbs of Philadelphia, currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Doing my best to keep mildly psychedelic indie rock alive
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