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I Wonder If She Colors Her Hair Now
Ask myself, so why should I care now?
Not knowing’s too much to bear now
I accept I haven’t a prayer now
I wonder if she colors her hair now
Does she still have kindness to spare now?
Would we still have stories to share now?
Picturing the style she would wear now
I wonder if she colors her hair now
I knew her to let things happen naturally
Never someone who would give in easily
But I’ve seen so many at some point give in
Running far away from people they have been
Track her down? No, I wouldn’t dare now
To the past I shouldn’t compare now
Who’s marching to the beat of her snare now
I wonder if she colors her hair now
I bet she looks even more beautiful completely grey
Just like Emmylou on any given day
Is it time for clearing the air now?
Damage done I cannot repair now
I am stuck with too much despair now
I wonder if she colors her hair now
I wonder if she colors her hair now
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You Really Got Meh
02:54
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You Really Got Meh
Remembering when you were so inspired
And now you behave as if you’re retired
It’s not A-OK
I say you really got meh
Where are the days that were called salad?
You no longer rock, all you do is ballad
Are you on delay?
I say you really got meh
No more cheering me up
You only bring me straight down
No more filling the cup
You only frown
And dress in brown
There was a time all you did was thrilling
But now your will doesn’t seem too willing
There’s no time to play
I say you really got meh
Is this only a phase?
Or is this you from now on?
Seems those happier days
Are once upon
A time now gone
Where has it gone all that vim and vigor
You wouldn’t think twice, you’d just pull the trigger
No questions to weigh
I say you really got meh
You really got meh
You really got meh
Is a brand new purple patch
Just around the corner
You never met your match
The furthest thing from a scorner
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What No One Is Saying
03:44
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What No One Is Saying
What you long to hear seems like you would’ve heard by now
If there was a chance it would’ve occurred by now
It is interesting how disinterested they can be
Even though you’ve tried every trick from A to Z
All those plans that no one is okaying
It’s apparent fate is not obeying
It’s time to listen to what no one is saying
Close attention is what no one’s paying
Where’s the takers for what you’re displaying?
It’s time to listen to what no one is saying
When all they can say is “no comment” that says a lot
How can you believe that you still have a good shot?
You’re in the game but no else is playing
You crashed the party now you’re overstaying
It’s time to listen to what no one is saying
You try to hide it though we know you’re greying
All your favorite clothes are badly fraying
It’s time to listen to what no one is saying
There’s other options that you should be weighing
Could it be the time you started praying?
It’s time to listen to what no one is saying
No one is saying
Action may speak louder than words, but no one’s giving you second takes
There’s a lesson you should have learned, what a difference indifference makes
What a difference indifference makes
What a difference indifference makes
What a difference indifference makes
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The Days Are Long But The Years Fly Past
The days are long but the years fly past
The days are long
The days are long but the years fly past
The days are long
It sure seems like there is a stopwatch that no one can remember to stop
Soon will be the time when what you’re holding onto is gonna drop
And no one will be willing to swap
Those yesterdays that I remember when I think hard are yesteryears
Time may be all booked but there’s always gonna be time for tears
Right out of the blue it appears
The days are long but the years fly past
The days are long
Father Time the iconoclast
His ways are wrong
They say “live in the moment” and they sing “let’s live for today”
We obsess on the past because the future has nothing to say
Counting down only should be done on new year’s eve
Since it only reminds us of what we didn’t achieve
Those years ago now have been feeling like they were just the other day
That mean calendar seems to have the wrong dates on display
Time will not wait and won’t stay
The days are long but the years fly past
The days are long
The ever shrinking supporting cast
The ways are wrong
The days are long but the years fly past
The days are long
With brand new things that you won’t outlast
The ways are wrong
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Go Down In Mystery
04:42
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Go Down In Mystery
Walking paths that will never cross
Loved the game, now accepting the loss
Did we know what would be at stake?
Was there a chance for some chances to take?
Were we too afraid to attempt
Such a scary experiment
Another tale of what could’ve been that wouldn’t be
I guess we’ll go down in mystery
Safe and sound with no covers blown
Cautiously stayed inside the unknown
Acknowledgement was our biggest fear
We were not ever heard loud and clear
Never spoke of unspoken things
Will our hearts stay unbroken things?
Another tale of what could’ve been that wouldn’t be
I guess we’ll go down in mystery
Another tragedy that needn’t end so tragically
I guess we’ll go down in mystery , in mystery
Did you ever wish we gave it a try like I did?
Did you settle for smaller fish to fry like I did ?
Was there beauty that you chose to deny like I did?
Did you focus on a lie to buy like I did?
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Try Too Hard Or Phone It In
We all know how losing battles will end
So I can’t find a reason to start one
There are actions I might try to defend
But no reason I give is a smart one
Should I go down attempting a swing
Or is energy meant for conserving
You will hear that you can do anything
But you’ll only get what you’re deserving
As I plan on ways to start what I never begin
I wonder if it’s worse to try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
E for effort really isn’t a grade
It’s a letter that no one desires
Play along because that’s how it is played
Roll along ’til you wear out those tires
Do I keep it up or down, where do I leave my chin?
I wonder if it’s worse to try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
100 percent or complete indifference
Does it even make a difference?
To give it your all but to show disinterest
Is in everybody’s interest
Do I give my heart and soul or be the man made of tin?
I wonder if it’s worse to try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
To try too hard or to phone it in
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They Leave In So Many Ways
You might hear the slamming of the door
Or the quiet steps across the floor
They leave in so many ways
With departing words you won’t forget
While you still believe it’s just a threat
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
Only the memory stays
You’ll be in a daze for days
As they leave in so many ways
Now you’re someone that they have outgrown
You will wonder how long have they known
They leave in so many ways
When they exit grandly it’s no fun
You will play The Beatles’ For No One
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
With timing that never obeys
You’ll be in a daze for days
As they leave in so many ways
Some will fade away
It’s heartbreak on layaway
The trick of vanishing
The art of banishing
Sometimes it is done and unannounced
You’ll feel like the bouncer who’s been bounced
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
They leave in so many ways
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The Do-Gooder
02:35
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The Do-Gooder
She’s constantly making sure that the right thing’s done
That’s why if you ask around you’ll hear she’s no fun
She’s wrongly mistaken for a downright fool
Since being the kindest soul is her golden rule
No one has ever understood her
She’s the do-gooder
She’s the do-gooder
Condemned with a tenderness that she can’t reverse
They ask why she’s not a nun or a loving nurse
Just trying to be herself is an endless plight
She’s hearing the things they say but what’s one more slight
No one has ever understood her
She’s the do-gooder
She’s the do-gooder
She wants to offer her heart
But it’s only wanted by heartless ones
Her hopes are falling apart
But she is sure to stick to her guns
She meets another pussy-footer
She’s the do-gooder
She’s the do-gooder
She’s the do-gooder
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When Promises Turn Into Lies
When promises turn into lies
Most times it comes as no surprise
It takes a while to realize
When promises turn into lies
You’ll have an explanation that almost no one buys
To try and make another can not be more unwise
There will be a lot of damage you’ll try to minimize
Don’t try to work it all out, there is no compromise
When promises turn into lies
Don’t think you can apologize
You try your best but can’t disguise
When promises turn into lies
If there’s one thing you should vow, it's not to make a vow
There’s really only so much that our hearts will allow
There are some things when broken can not be fixed again
Like when a song’s a classic it should not be mixed again
As the disenchantment lingers
They’ll wonder if you crossed your heart or your fingers
When promises turn into lies
When promises turn into lies
When promises turn into lies
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Isn't It Great?
03:23
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Isn’t It Great?
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when you finally move on?
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when the spell is gone?
All the needing and the wanting
You no longer need or want
That belief that was so daunting
Has turned out to never haunt
What was called an obsession
You can simply disregard
It’s no more in your possession
And all those cards you can discard
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when you finally move on?
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when you spot the con?
You will think, “What was I thinking?”
Don’t give it a second thought
You rose before completely sinking
That losing battle’s no longer fought
You’ll see them in a new light
And it isn’t flattering
Yes you put up a good fight
But it’s no longer mattering
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when you finally move on?
Isn’t it great when you finally get over it?
Isn’t it great when it’s all a yawn?
The only bad part is you’ll wonder why it took so long
And how could something so strong
Come to be so wrong
Isn’t it great?
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