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In your mind, there’s a war going on
What’s all right? What’s all wrong?
In my mind, there’s an image of you
One that you can’t live up to
The words are right in the tip of your tongue
I can feel ‘em when we’re kissing
And you’re scared it will tear us apart
Spit it out, I can take it
It took forever to say “hello”
But it was worth a try
Now you’re telling me “I don’t know”
What you’re really saying is “goodbye”
What you’re really saying is “goodbye”
What you’re really saying is “goodbye”
I had thought we could always talk
Can’t believe what I’m not hearing
You’ve been hiding a painful truth
I know you as well as you do
I’m not letting you off the hook
What we’ve got is worth defending
Sorry, honey, but there’s no book
On how to write the perfect ending
The only feelings you spare are your own
When you hide and lie
For the record, it’s you alone
Who’s been thinking we should say goodbye
You’ve been thinking we should say goodbye
You’ve been thinking we should say goodbye
Tell me why
You’ve been thinking we should say goodbye
You’ve been thinking we should say goodbye
You’ve been thinking we should say goodbye
In your mind, there’s a war going on
In my mind, nothing’s wrong
And you’re scared it will tear us apart
Spit it out, I can take it
Maybe I’ll never change your mind
But it’s worth a try
We owe it to ourselves as friends
Do you really want to say goodbye?
Do you really want to say goodbye?
Do you really want to say goodbye?
Do you really want to say goodbye?
Do ya (do ya)
Do ya (do ya)
Do ya (do ya)
Do ya (do ya)
Do ya (do ya)
Do ya (do ya)
Wanna say goodbye?
Goodbye
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Woke up on the wrong side
Of my bed again today
People ask me what’s wrong
And I don’t quite know what to say
I’m beginning to wonder
If I’ll ever smile again
And it’s been this way since
I don’t know when
Broke up with my girlfriend
‘Cause she broke up with me
It’s been bad for a long time
But I just refused to see
Soon we’ll be back together
And she’ll break my heart again
And it’s been this way since
I don’t know when
Any other night, I might
Try to drown myself in beer
But it isn’t right, so I’ll fight
To keep my senses clear
Time to exorcise my demons
Come to grips with all my fears
Time to search my soul for answers
But it’s so damn dark in here
This beautiful woman
Tried to rescue me tonight
She’d like to be with me
But I’m feeling too uptight
She’s beginning to wonder
If I’ll ever love again
Oh, I guess I will, but
I don’t know when
With a little time, I might find
What messed me up this way
Maybe it’s a sign that it’s time
To start my brand new life today
Time to tackle all my problems
Get rid of all the pain
Time to lose my stupid habits
Before I go insane
So please try to forgive me
If it seems I’ve disappeared
I’m taking care of my own life
If you need me, I’ll be here
I’ve been wrestling with my conscience
(We’re not the best of friends)
And it’s been this way since
I don’t know when
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Take your best shot
I’m leaving myself unprotected
Just as I thought
You’re as good as I expected
You know I’m dying to find out
How these images will all turn out
In a warm, darkened room
If the chemistry is right
We’ll create a vivid picture
That will last forever
The blink of an eye
Another precious moment gone
The flash of a light
Memories fade and time moves on
So why don’t we try
To make time stand still
Show me your past
I want to see how you got started
Was this your last
And was it painful when you parted?
We’ve both been so nonchalant
Let’s focus in on what we really want
In a warm, darkened room
With a little orange light
I can find out what it’s like
To see the world through your eyes
The blink of an eye
Another precious moment gone
The flash of a light
Memories fade and time moves on
So why don’t we try
To make time stand still
I’ll do anything I can
To make you smile
So I can capture it
And hold it for a while
We can fill another volume or two
Or turn this page
And just go on to something new
In a warm, darkened room
With a little orange light
I can find out what it’s like
To see the world through your eyes
The blink of an eye
Another precious moment gone
The flash of a light
Memories fade and time moves on
So why don’t we try
To make time stand still
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You’re everywhere at once
But nowhere to be found
And me, I’m firmly planted
Not giving any ground
You say we’re miles apart
I guess today that’s true
But I was once as young and frightened as you
And now I’m wishing
That you are where I am
More mature, self-assured
Thinking about the rest of my life
And so I stay in touch
Don’t want to let you go
I know one day you’ll realize
What I already know
You’ll want a love to last
You’ll know your heart is pure
You’ll wonder why you ever felt insecure
And now I am dreaming
That you are where I am
In this bed, late at night
Talking about the rest of our lives
So now you laugh
And call me old-fashioned
‘Cause I refuse to separate
Love from passion
I can’t be that exact
It’s such a brutal balancing act
Right now, you think you’re so above it
But one day soon
You’re gonna tire of it
And you’ll be where I am
More mature, self-assured
Thinking about the rest of your life
The rest of my life
The rest of our lives
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Taken (2023 Mix/Master)
02:59
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You found a spot that’s soft
You found a spot that’s blind
You took it the weekend off
You were sure I wouldn’t mind
I had to bite my tongue
Though I don’t like the taste
Long as my bell gets rung
I won’t have the strength
To put you in your place
Taken for granted
That I would always take your side
But you’ve taken advantage
I think I’ll take a ride
You swear that nothing’s wrong
You’ve got an alibi
Well, did you sing that song
When you left your other guy?
I’ve got a lot of friends
They’re scattered all around
I’ve got the evidence
And it’s strong enough
To run you out of town
Taken for a sucker
I’ve been taken for a fool
You’re mistaken in thinking
That I could never be cruel
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Haven’t had much luck in love
As far as I can tell
More than once I’ve made the mistake
Of thinking I knew my lover well
So I went to my local newsstand
To try and find advice that I could understand
I’ve been reading Cosmo
To figure out what I’m doing wrong
I’ve been reading Cosmo
Now I know
Everything that I do is wrong
Right away I find I’m in trouble
It’s becoming clear
All my faults could be overlooked
If I only looked like Richard Gere
And every fight I’ve ever been in
I was fool enough to think that I could win
I’ve been reading Cosmo
To figure out what I’m doing wrong
I’ve been reading Cosmo
Now I know
Everything that I do is wrong
I bet it must drive a woman crazy
Always dreaming of a 23-inch waist
Having all her so-called imperfections
Shoved right in her face
And what about this game called love?
It’s a wonder anybody plays
How can anyone expect to keep up
When the rules change every 30 days?
Thought I’d finally found all the answers
Thought I’d found a brand-new plan
Till I came to the section titled
“20 Ways To Find A Man”
What would women do if they knew
That the girls at Cosmo
Haven’t got a clue?
I’ve been reading Cosmo
And everything it says is wrong
I’ve been reading Cosmo
I wanna know
What planet have they been living on?
‘Cause everything it says is wrong
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So out of all the guys around tonight
You’re choosing me
You’ve found a quality
That some won’t take the time to see
One conversation
And I hold you in the same regard
I almost don’t believe it
I almost won’t believe it
Though love’s been at my door before
I’ve been denied
I might look nervous on the surface
But deep down inside I’m only petrified
I’m petrified
Deep down inside
I’m really petrified
Ah, you’re beautiful
You’re magical, you’re everything
And even better
You’re not wearing someone else’s ring
I fear tonight might be
The only time we ever meet
I only hope that you’ll excuse me
While I sweat profusely
We’ve both been down this road before
We know the score
You’ve cried like I’ve cried
So you can see why I’m
Completely petrified
I’m petrified
Deep down inside
I’m really petrified
If you believe, then be assured
I’ll really try
I know it’s mindless to be spineless
But maybe one day I
Won’t be so petrified
I’m petrified
Deep down inside
I’m really petrified
You’re all the woman
Any man could ever want (8x)
Ah, you’re beautiful
You’re magical you’re everything (6x)
Petrified (4x)
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If I ever love again
You’re gonna have to win my affection
You’ll have to figure out a way
To cut through all my self-protection
It’s gonna take a lot of work
To prove that you’re my friend
Before I let you hold my heart
Before I leave myself wide open
You will have to ease my mind
Communicate in words unspoken
Restore my faith that there exists
A love that will not end
I won’t give myself away again
I won’t give myself away again
‘Cause I’ve lost myself a hundred times
To those who’d have me stand in line
Waiting for a day that never came
So save your empty promises
I will not weaken
I won’t give myself away again
I won’t give myself away again
If you want to buy my love
You’ll have to show that you can afford it
No amount of legal tender
Could ever be enough to support it
Use honesty as currency
And have a fortune to spend
I won’t give myself away again
I won’t give myself away again
Cause I’ve lost myself a hundred times
To those who’d have me stand in line
Waiting for a day that never came
So save your empty promises
I will not weaken
I won’t give myself away again
I won’t give my
I won’t give myself away again
No, not again
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I drive along the water
Skyline glows in the night
I know a place where you might be
I know I’ll find you there eventually
In this town, everybody seems to know you
All these guys seem to look at you like I do
Once again, I’m gonna leave here without you
Such is life
You look so good in those tie-dyed clothes
But I wouldn’t dare disclose
That I’d like to take you out into the dark
Down to the river where the lovers park
And watch you shine by the light
Of a sudden spark
If they were making a movie
And I was in the lead
Could you perceive me romantically?
Could you see yourself opposite me?
I can tell when I look in your direction
I’m not the image of what you’d call perfection
Yeah, we’re no Hollywood couple, you and I
But this is life
You look so good in those tie-dyed clothes
But I’d really like to know
If we could find our way in the dark
Guided only by the sound of our hearts
When they’re fueled by the power
Of a sudden spark
I wonder if I hide it well
Or if it’s easy for you to tell
I wonder if you can see the light
From the white-hot spark that you ignite
You look so good in those tie-dyed clothes
But I’d really like to know
If we could find our way in the dark
Guided only by the sound of our hearts
When they’re fueled by the power
Of a sudden spark
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Valerie, 23
She wants to be an architect
But I suspect she’ll change her mind
A thousand times before she decides
Why she wants
She wants the right to love
Whomever she would choose to love
But her heart won’t let her
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
Mary Lou, 32
She’s ready now for someone new
Or so she thinks
No, I don’t think so
She’s still talking about the clothes
She can’t get back
The ones she left behind
When she left behind a man unkind
He’s on her mind
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
I see them all the time
They hold on tight
To things they never had
Now I refuse to wait around
For them to go on with their lives
Like Carolyne, 29
She calls me at the strangest times
To tell me why she’s still not sleeping
She sleeps around
I know all their names and all their games
But she swears somehow it’s not the same
And the one she’s on the rebound from
Is me
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
(Guitar solo)
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
She’s a girl on the rebound
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I saw you come through the doorway
And I shuddered inside
Our time apart hasn’t changed things
You can still make me open wide
Revealing all I’m afraid of
Revealing unconditional love
That’s been right here all the while
Another boyfriend come and gone
Has hardened your heart
You swear next time will be different
If and when you’re prepared to start
That wounded look in your eyes
Makes you too blind to realize
That I’ve been right here all the while
I’ll hold you while you cry
And when the well runs dry
Maybe then you’ll see
What you’ve got in me
But life goes on in the meantime
I’m out on the town
And maybe sone starry evening
I’ll see you around
And you’ll admit this is destiny
It will be you who’s telling me
You’ve been right here all the while
Love’s been right here all the while
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Maybe someday
You’ll come to your senses
Maybe someday
You’ll lower your defenses
And then you’ll see
That you belong with me
Maybe someday
Maybe not
Maybe someday
This whole mess won’t matter
Maybe someday
My thoughts won’t be so scattered
And I’ll be sure
That I don’t want you anymore
Maybe someday
Maybe not
Hard to believe
We could drag it out this long
Hard to believe
That I’m even singing this stupid song
After all these years of you
Saying “Maybe, maybe, maybe”
Maybe someday
A sign will come from above
Maybe someday
I’ll find a love
Who’ll kick your precious butt
From here to Hoboken
Our bond will finally be broken
Just like my heart
Maybe someday
Maybe someday
Maybe not
Maybe not
Maybe not
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13. |
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She’s married
Married to a memory
Clinging to a fantasy
When she could be loving me
Committed
To something that’ll never be
Married to a memory
When she could be loving me
And there may come a day
When everything works out
Although I must admit
I’ve really had my doubts
‘Cause she’s carried the weight
Of his love for so long
And even though he’s gone
She’s still wedded
To the pain he’s put her through
And there’s nothing anyone can do
She’s married to a memory
Here comes the bride dressed in black
She knows he’s never coming back
But she won’t give herself a break
Though he took her heart
And fed it to her
Like so much wedding cake
She loves him still
And she’s lost her will
To exist on more than memories
She’s married
Married to a memory
Clinging to a fantasy
When she could be loving me
Committed
To something that’ll never be
Married to a memory
When she could be loving me
And now she’s only out for fun
She swears she’ll give her heart to no one
She knows that’s no way to live
But you can’t give your heart to someone
When it’s not yours to give
She loves him still
And she’s lost her will
To erase unhappy memories
She’s married
Married to a memory
Clinging to a fantasy
When she could be loving me
Committed
To something that’ll never be
Married to a memory
When she could be loving me
And if she ever gets through this
She’ll be sorry for the love she’s missed
Married to a memory
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All our friends have gone home
You and I, all alone
We’ve both had our share of drinks
And morning’s growing near
You show me to your room
And I’m wondering if soon
We’ll be locked in embrace
The reasons I’m here
Aren’t exactly clear
Are you trembling too?
We’re not close enough for comfort
And I’m not really sure what I should do
We kiss a short but tender goodnight
I can feel my heart sinking
As I reach for the light
I watch you carrying your pillow
Down the stair
And I sense a never-ending night ahead
Sleeping alone in your bed
Sleeping alone in your bed
How I wish you had stayed
Wide awake here I lay
Impaled on the horns
Of this file dilemma I’ve made
I can picture you there
On the sofa downstairs
You’ll probably sleep soundly
While my fantasy and I
Will have to fend for ourselves
I hope you’re awake
I just may come to get you
This situation’s more than I can take
Why did I pick tonight to be shy
Could I have been mistaken
About the look in your eye
I think about you
At the bottom of the stair
And I crawl between the sheets
Filled with dread
Sleeping alone in your bed
Sleeping alone in your bed
Sleeping alone in your bed
(Bass solo!)
I lie here muttering that life is so unfair
And my self-control is hanging by a thread
Sleeping alone in your bed
Sleeping alone in your bed
Sleeping alone in your bed
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I hear you’ve been calling my friends
You’ve been saying your passion for me never ends
I say it’s a lie
I’ve had about all I can take
You would never admit that you made a mistake
By saying goodbye
But this time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
This time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
I won’t be your one-night stand
filling in for your last inconsiderate man
I’ll stay by myself
I’ve already played this game
You get satisfaction and I get the pain
When you find someone else
But this time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
This time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
I’m sure you must find it strange
That I’m older and wiser, my feelings have changed.
It took so long, but now I’m strong.
I’m moving on
I’m sure you must find it strange
That I’m older and wiser
My feelings have changed
It took so long, but now I’m strong.
I’m moving on.
I know why you’re feeling down
You were always so sure that you’d have me around
To dry all the tears
I’ve been such a dutiful friend
Standing still while you hurt me
Again and again
For so many years
But this time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
This time you’re not
This time you’re not gonna get to me
To me, to me
You’re not gonna get to me
To me, to me
You’re not gonna get to me
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Well, I’ve won money in the lottery
And I’ve learned the meaning of dichotomy
Rode down the highway on a motorbike
But there’s nothing like
Having sex with you
Sex with you
Well it’s better than all of the magazines.
Or all the rented movies that I’ve ever seen
Better than it said in the books I’ve read
Even when we are not in bed.
I love sex with you
Sex with you
It’s the perfect combination
Of love and lust
A reckless abandon
That’s tempered by trust.
Darling, I think I’m gonna bust
If I can’t have sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
Sex with you
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Every Damn Day Mobile, Alabama
In 1991, musicians Mike Daly and John Reynolds, who were writers/editors at a New Jersey-based alternative newspaper,
founded Every Damn Day, along with bassist Jim Van Sickle and drummer Rich Stout. For 15 years, EDD was a staple of the NY/NJ music scene.
Daly, Reynolds and Van Sickle are currently in Mike Daly & The Planets.
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