1. |
Lights and Reflections
03:51
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You're seeing stars
And that's not unusual when you are new to this town
But you got lost
And you're far too beautiful for no one to show you around
Take my hand
Come with me
For the view from the tops of the trees
At this height
The lights and reflections can blind you
So come on, leave it all behind you
Let me take you away
Hotels and bars
Stretch down the strip, if you blink you might miss the divine
If you need a lifeline
Just park the car and leave all of the traffic behind
Take my hand
Come with me
For the view from beyond busy streets
At this height
The lights and reflections can blind you
So come on, leave it all behind you
Let me take you away
And everyone's running through life
But darling, I'm not the kind to
So come on, let me remind you
You can slow down the pace
There's a man on the subway with headphones and a magazine
Who wants nothing more than to go home and fall asleep
And never stops to watch the world that passes outside his window
I never want to let that be me
At this height
The lights and reflections can blind you
So come on, leave it all behind you
Let me take you away
And everyone's running through life
But darling, I'm not the kind to
So come on, let me remind you
You can slow down the pace
The lights and reflections
Can blind you
The lights and reflections
Can blind you
The lights and reflections
Can blind you
The lights and reflections
Can find who you really are
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2. |
Echo
03:06
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When I pass the breakers
I kinda lose my mind
Taking one step forward and one step back
One day at a time
'Cause time seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Your mind seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
A single point of failure
On a single file line
A simple message that you must stay on track
And leave the past behind
'Cause time seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Your mind seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Time seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Your mind seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
And I lost my way
When I turned the page
I had things figured out in the radio age
And I lost my way
When I turned the page
I had things figured out in the radio age
And I lost my way
When I turned the page
I had things figured out in the radio age
And I lost my way
When I turned the page
I had things figured out in the radio age
Time seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Your mind seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Time seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
Your mind seems to echo, echo, echo, echo, echo, echo
So figure it out
Figure it out
Figure it out
Figure it out
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3. |
The Music Plays
03:39
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She don't know what it's like to love and be loved
Is she running out of time?
And the only advice is cliche and absurd
"You'll know when it's right"
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting for the one that stays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
A decade ago, she lost her innocence
And she's still making up for lost time
She's had nothing but disappointment
When she puts her heart on the line
And when she tells me that she don't believe in love
It makes me want to change her mind
But I'm not the one to do it
I know she would see right through it
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting for the one that stays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting just to see, to see his face
She's waiting 'til the music plays
Coming in from the car in a cold sweat
And she's finding it hard to unwind
When she's hanging with all of her new friends
Standing still feels like falling behind
And she don't let on the way it makes her feel
When they say she's just one of the guys
But I can see right through it
While she tries not to read into it
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting for the one that stays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
Will the notes catch her by surprise
Playing something she'll recognize?
Will she really know when it's right?
All her doubts are returning
Will the notes catch her by surprise
Playing the soundtrack to her life?
Is it something she'll recognize?
This is all so absurd, yeah
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting for the one that stays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting 'til the music plays
She's waiting just to see, to see his face
She's waiting 'til the music plays
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4. |
Beautiful Surprise
03:12
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I didn't know if I would ever really grow up
I didn't know if I would find someone who cares as much as me
I didn't know if the time would ever come when I'd believe
But I believe
That you are the most beautiful surprise
I'm trying to stay grounded while I'm at an all-time high
And I don't want to let you down and I don't want to say goodnight
'Cause you are the most beautiful surprise
I'll walk you home if you're not ready for your close up
We'll put down our phones and we'll get real about our insecurities
I want to show you I can be someone who makes you want to believe
In me
'Cause you are the most beautiful surprise
I'm trying to stay grounded while I'm at an all-time high
Captivated by the way you move and the way you look tonight
'Cause you are the most beautiful surprise
And even when it's not so new I'll stand by you, my love
Even in the times we come down off this high, I'll still be right there at your side
'Cause you are the most beautiful surprise
I'm trying to stay grounded while I'm at an all-time high
Suspended in this moment as I step into your light
'Cause you are the most beautiful surprise
You are the most beautiful surprise
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5. |
Hotel Chelsea
03:06
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I wish I would have been a little bolder
Wish I hadn't been so afraid to hold you
I wish your beauty hadn't blinded me
And I could relax in your company
But now it's too late to be mad
And I hate to live in the past
But sometimes I still think about the life we could have had
Are you lonely?
'Cause I'm lonely
And I've been thinking of our Hotel Chelsea nights
If you only
Knew what you were missing
We'd be counting down hours left of daylight
I wish I met you when I was a little older
I would've followed through on everything I told you
I wish I took your love more seriously
I wish I made you my priority
But now it's too late to go back
And I hate to think like that
But sometimes I daydream I have a chance to change the past
Are you lonely?
'Cause I'm lonely
And I've been thinking of our Hotel Chelsea nights
If you only
Knew what you were missing
We'd be counting down hours left of day
I've come a long way, baby
I'm not the same old me
And if I had another chance I could give you what you need
I had a dream that you got to see
All the ways I've grown
But in reality, you'll never know
Are you lonely?
'Cause I'm lonely
And I've been thinking of our Hotel Chelsea nights
If you only
Knew what you were missing
Would you meet me at the Hotel Chelsea tonight?
Are you lonely?
Hotel Chelsea nights
Are you lonely?
Hotel Chelsea nights
Are you lonely?
Hotel Chelsea nights
Are you lonely?
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6. |
Fi's Song
03:55
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We're running late and the phone is ringing
I can feel the weight in the room
We're struggling to keep everything on track
And I'm close to losing my cool
'Til I catch a glimpse of you
I don't have all the answers, but I'll always tell the truth
I'll do anything I can to help you through
They could set me out to sea until I disappear from view
But the one thing that I know is
I have fallen for you
I have fallen for you
You are the grace in the chaos of this world
Remember when times are tough
There's nothing that you could do to sway me, girl
There is no end to my love
And whatever you are is enough
I don't have all the answers, but I'll always tell the truth
I'll do anything I can to help you through
They could pack me up in boxes in the corner of the room
But the one thing that I know is
I have fallen for you
I have fallen for you
Do you know just how long we dreamed about you
How much we thought about you
How long we dreamed about you
How hard we wished to bring you here
I don't have all the answers, but I'll always tell the truth
I'll do anything I can for you
'Til the stars burn out and all we have are glimmers of the moon
The one thing that I know is
I have fallen for you
I have fallen for you
I have fallen for you
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7. |
No Wonderland
05:04
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I saw her standing at the window
And I ran straight outside
She put her number in my cell phone
Like she had nothing to hide
I kept her warm in my raincoat
When I took her out later that night
And she held my whole world in her eyes
It was like a fairy tale interrupted by real life
It was like a dream come true, but now I'm wide awake at night
It was like a fantasy we knew would never turn out right
And there's no wonderland in sight
All her quirky little habits
They started to bother me in time
Like a charming white rabbit
Leading me out of my mind
I can't remember how we got so far gone
Or why she looks twice my size
But when a bottle says, "drink me" I oblige
It was like a fairy tale interrupted by real life
It was like a dream come true, but now I'm wide awake at night
It was like a fantasy we knew would never turn out right
And there's no wonderland
No wonderland in sight
No wonderland in sight
No wonderland in sight
I broke the tea pot that she said she couldn't replace
I had that cheshire cat grin stretching across my face
I think the doorknobs moved so that I couldn't escape
Before her ex showed up and kicked me out of her place
It was like a fairy tale interrupted by real life
It was like a dream come true, but now I'm wide awake at night
It was like a fantasy we knew would never turn out right
And there's no wonderland
No wonderland, no
It was like a fairy tale interrupted by real life
It was like a dream come true, but now I'm wide awake at night
It was like a fantasy we knew would never turn out right
And there's no wonderland in sight
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8. |
Sparks Fly
03:23
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Approached you at the bar in a clumsy attempt to play it cool 'cause there's something about you
Lately life's been hard, we've been carrying the weight of the world and everything that we've been through
We walk out to my car and pretend we don't know where we're going, and in a way that is so true
You're looking up at the stars through my sunroof and I'm thinking, "Baby, I could use an escape too"
Sparks fly every time
I look into your eyes
It's such a telltale sign
Can I take you home tonight?
We've been waiting for this chance to throw our inhibitions aside
Chemicals collide, we come crashing down off a high, and I start to come unglued
But much to my surprise, you crack a sly smile and a joke about the view from the bedroom
We talk for a while about odds and ends, mutual friends, and now we're ordering Thai food
But every time that you glance out the window I'm still wondering where is it you want to escape to?
Sparks fly every time
I look into your eyes
It's such a telltale sign
Will you stay just for the night?
We've been searching for a place where we can escape from the world outside
Where we are not erased
Where we are not replaced
Where we hold on to one another
Where we are not erased
Where we are not misplaced
Where we hold on to
Can I hold you?
Will we break through?
Can I hold you more than just tonight?
Sparks fly every time
I look into your eyes
It's such a telltale sign
If you only want tonight
I won't blame you if you disappear without a proper goodbye
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9. |
Sink or Swim
04:06
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I think we're alone now
It's all open ocean beyond the bow
I think we're at home now
Our place has finally been found
It doesn't matter where we're going
It doesn't matter where we've been
But if we're thrown into the ocean
Would we sink or would we swim?
Would we swim?
You'll be alright, I'm by your side
We'll sail all night away from
Everything we've been
We'll begin again
Keep your head up, 'cause it's not over
If the waves get rough, just climb on my shoulders
'Cause it's colder where I've been
Than it is anywhere I'll be when I'm with you
Will we sink or will we swim?
Are we alone in the ocean?
Will we sink or will we swim?
Will the tide pull us back in?
If I can keep my composure
I think the darkest days are over
Maybe one day when we're older
We'll be so much closer
To all the things we've dreamed of
And all the things we've never been
So would it be too much to ask
If we forgot about the past?
Am I coming on too fast?
Am I coming on too fast?
Will we sink or will we swim?
Are we alone in the ocean?
Will we sink or will we swim?
Will the tide pull us back in?
I know we're alone now
It's all open ocean beyond the bow
But I feel at home now
Do you feel it?
Do you feel it?
Keep your head up, 'cause it's not over
If the waves get rough, just climb on my shoulders
'Cause it's colder where I've been
Than it is anywhere I'll be when I'm with you
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10. |
Easy Way Out
04:41
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I kinda knew we'd end up here
It's like the glue that held us never quite adhered
I never knew what was going through your head
You didn't choose the present, so you dwell on the past instead, and
Hey, there is nothing wrong with me
Why are you always deceiving?
I won't take the easy way out
I've got scars no one can see
I won't take the easy way out
From all the blame you laid on me
I won't take the easy way out
Now it's time to stand my ground
I won't take the easy way out
Now I'm awake
While you're asleep
And in a way, I guess it's just as well
That we weren't meant to be
We can't replace
We can't repeat
I pulled away and finally broke the spell
And lost my sympathy
Hey, there is nothing wrong with me
Why are you always deceiving?
I won't take the easy way out
I've got scars no one can see
I won't take the easy way out
From all the blame you laid on me
I won't take the easy way out
Now it's time to stand my ground
I won't take the easy way out
The easy way out
I know it's late, but please don't take it out on me
I know it's late, but please don't take it out on me
I know it's late, but please don't take it out on me
I know it's late, but please don't take it out on me
Take it out on me
If I was always right, then everyone would have the best intentions
(Take it out on me)
If I was always right, there'd be no need to laugh to break the tension
(Take it out on me)
If you were always right, I'd raise a glass to you tonight
Take all my fears and let them go
You act like it's a sin to go against your wishes
Your wishes
(Take it out on me)
You act like it's a sin to go against your wishes
Your wishes
(Take it out on me)
You act like it's a sin to go against your wishes
Your wishes
(Take it out on me)
You act like it's a sin to go against your wishes
Your wishes
(Take it out on me)
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11. |
Safe to Say
03:43
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Hey girl
It's safe to say that I've been falling for you
It's safe to say I'm gonna fall a little more each day
Hey girl
It's safe to say that this was worth the wait
It's safe to say that all our missteps and mistakes led here
Take it from me, I never believed in destiny
'Til you came along, and got me thinking maybe I was all wrong
Hey girl
It's safe to say you made this house a home
It's safe to say we'll never have to be alone again
Hey girl
It's safe to say I'll never let you down
It's safe to say that we were lost and now we've found our way
Take it from me, I never believed in meant to be
'Til you came along, and now I know we're right where we belong
And when I reflect on how we've come this far
It's not so hard to believe that it was written in the stars
Take it from me, I never believed in destiny
'Til you came along, and got me thinking maybe I was all wrong
(Maybe I was all wrong)
Take it from me, I never believed in meant to be
'Til you came along, and now I know we're right where we belong
Where we belong
Where we belong
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12. |
So Damaged
04:58
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In some strange way
You're wrapped around my mind
And I can't hide away
The thoughts of all the times
I gave in, you gave up
We were searching for redemption
Cheap red wine in plastic cups
Couldn't make it okay
And we could find the darkest thoughts inside our cluttered home
And they could hold us back against the wall
Because in time we will forget the things that we have done
But peace of mind won't save our souls
But in the dead of night it's so clear
As the moonlight plays across your face
I get the feeling we belong here
You are an inspiration I could never replace
Despite the past that has left us both so damaged
But my hands on your waist somehow make it okay
And we could find the darkest thoughts inside our cluttered home
And they could hold us back against the wall
Because in time we will forget the things that we have done
But peace of mind won't save our souls
And I will wait here if you fall
(Wait here if you fall)
And I'll be your strength to carry on
(Strength to carry on)
And if we make it after all
(Make it after all)
I'll be your breath as you sing along
Just take my hand, I'll pick you up
Baby, I'll be your redemption
You be mine, that's enough
To make it okay
And we could find the darkest thoughts inside our cluttered home
And they could hold us back against the wall
Because in time we will forget the things that we have done
But peace of mind won't save our souls
And I will hold you close so that you know you're not alone
And we won't dare to turn away again
And after everything that we've been through together
At least we know we'll have each other in the end
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13. |
Living Without You
05:04
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We've got it all together now
The broken hearts have faded out
Got it all together now
So what can I say?
We've got it all together now
We broke apart, we made it out
Got it all together now
But how can I turn from you?
From you
It's cutting me up tonight
The same familiar knife and dull blade
It's what living without you feels like
It's cutting me up tonight
Keeping the pain alive, the dull ache
Is like standing in a fire with no flames
Or a storm with no rain
Wide awake at 3AM
I had a dream about you again
It made me question everything
'Cause you feel like home to me
To me
It's cutting me up tonight
The same familiar knife and dull blade
It's what living without you feels like
It's cutting me up tonight
Keeping the pain alive, the dull ache
Is like standing in a fire with no flames
Or a storm with no rain
I still believe what I told you that night
Four years ago in the Florida moonlight
I'll always be happy with you by my side
Living without you is not quite right
I still believe what I told you that night
(Told you that night)
Four years ago as you stood by my side
(Stood by my side)
I'll always love you 'til the end of time
(The end of time)
Living without you is not quite right
No
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Patterns in Traffic Mount Airy, Maryland
Patterns in Traffic is the solo project of Maryland musician and songwriter Kyle Simons.
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