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1. |
Parallel Life
03:58
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Parallel universe
well i saw myself
in a parallel life
but i was powerless
to make a change
seemed that i
was doing ok
but some things
were rearranged
I woke up next morning
With you on the phone
Whining
That your team had lost
But that wasn’t the match
That I hadstreamed
Wondering what game
You had watched
Chorus
And we’re living in
Another universe
Take 57
But nothing is rehearsed
And the script says
That you know yer part
For the Harder they Fall
Starring Humphrey Bogart
Verse
So I got out of bed
And turned on the news
The anchor said
It’s April 1 but who’s a fool
And with the sky coloured green
And a star’s net worth
It was plain to see
Someone invaded earth
And this helped me
To tune on in
Coz otherwise
I’d have been hard pressed
To make any sense
Of what yu were saying’
Without
feeling, feeling stressed
Chorus
And we’re living in
Another universe
Take 57
But nothing is rehearsed
And the script says
That you know yer part
For the Harder they Fall
Starring Humphrey Bogart
Verse
well i saw myself
in a parallel life
but i was powerless
to make a change
seemed that i
was doing ok
but some things
were rearranged
Middle 8
And I’m in a parallel life
In a parallel universe
In a parallel world
And it’s all unrehearsed
Just gotta go with the flow
And make yer own mojo
It’s a brave new world
Someone invaded earth
Chorus
And we’re living in
Another universe
Take 57
But nothing is rehearsed
And the script says
That you know yer part
For the Harder they Fall
Starring Humphrey Bogart
Original Steve Blaque Lyric
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2. |
I'm a Man
04:28
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I'm a Man
Spencer Davis Group
Well, my pad is very messy
And there's whiskers on my chin
And I'm all hung up on music
And I always play to win
I ain't got no time for lovin'
'Cause my time is all used up
Just to sit around creatin'
All that groovy kind of stuff
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
Well, if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Movin' where our minds are at
And relatin' to each other
Just how strong our wills can be
I'm resisting all involvement
With each groovy chick we see
Well, I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
I got to keep my image
While suspended from a throne
That looks out upon a kingdom
Full of people all unknown
Who imagine I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
I never had no problems
And my toilet's trimmed with chrome
I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so, no no
I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
Yes I am (no, no, no)
I need you so bad(yeah)
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
Yes I do
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3. |
John the Revelator
05:16
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John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
You know God walked down in the cool of the day
Called Adam by his name
But he refused to answer
Because he's naked and ashamed
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
You know Christ had twelve apostles
And three he led away
He said, "Watch with me one hour,
'Till I go yonder and pray."
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Christ came on Easter morning
Mary and Martha came down to see
He said, "Go tell my disciples
To meet me in Galilee."
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
God walked down in the cool of the day
Called Adam by his name
But he refused to answer
Because he's naked and ashamed
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Curtis Stiger
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4. |
Hard Act to Follow
04:11
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A Hard Act to Follow
saw yu looking right
right through me
friend best you wise up now
coz things maybe not what you see
well i was once just like you
but those times most likely gone
but don't expect me to lay down
coz i can still write a neat song
what you got in pazzaz
i got in style
you work in metric
but i roll for a country mile
Chorus
have you got the fight in you
and the will to succeed
and do you really have
what it takes to believe
heavy lay the crown
for what comes tomorrow
but yu can be sure it'll be
a hard act to follow
so kid take my shot
and hit me with your best
and i know where i sit
so let's put it to the test
bitin' at my heels
getting closer by the day
the dream i guess
give up and walk away
but dropping money on
big George’s delusion
it'll leave you high n' dry
n' sometimes in confusion
Chorus
have you got the fight in you
and the will to succeed
and do you really have
what it takes to believe
heavy lay the crown
for what comes tomorrow
but yu can be sure it'll be
a hard act to follow
Chorus
have you got the fight in you
and the will to succeed
and do you really have
what it takes to believe
heavy lay the crown
for what comes tomorrow
but yu can be sure it'll be
a hard act to follow
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5. |
Ain't Gonna Drown
04:25
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Ain't Gonna Drown
by Elle King
Train's coming but I'm stuck on this road
Moon's rising and my blood is growing cold
Preacher man can't save a soul like mine
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
'Cause the good Lord ain't bringing me home
I'm bound for the broken promise land
To meet my demons and get back my upper hand
Long man can't catch a soul like mine
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
'Cause the good Lord ain't bringing me home
Long man can't catch a soul like mine
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
'Cause the good Lord ain't bringing me home
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
'Cause the good Lord ain't bringing me home
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6. |
Under the Bridge
05:36
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Under the Bridge
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay
RHCP
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7. |
Moral Delusion
03:29
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Moral Delusion
thought you said
you were a friend of mine
those words you wrote
just assinine
can’t believe
that you’d behave this way
yer petty misgivings
one day you’ll pay
now, i’m not drawn
towards retribution
but your actions
reveal a moral delusion
and this leads me
to retaliate
so just walk now
no need to hesitate
Pre Chorus
really
there’s no other way
i gave yu chances
nothing you could repay
Chorus
Yes you paint yerself
Into a corner
And there’s no way
Of getting out
Time to bear up
Face the consequence
Wipe the slate of
Lingering doubt
Verse
now it would be
most convenient
to take yer leave
not to play my lenience
thought you said
you were a friend of mine
those words you wrote
just assinine
Middle 8
So it Seems your
Character’s many flaws
Couldn’t stop you
Running off yer mouth
Like I’ve heard it said
Many times before
You give enough rope
And they’ll hang themself
Pre Chorus
really
there’s no other way
i gave yu chances
nothing you could repay
Chorus
Yes you paint yerself
Into a corner
And there’s no way
Of getting out
Time to bear up
Face the consequence
Wipe the slate of
Lingering doubt
Yes you paint yerself
Into a corner
And there’s no way
Of getting out
Time to bear up
Face the consequence
Wipe the slate of
Lingering doubt
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8. |
Who do you Love
04:00
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Who do you Love
[Verse 1]
I walk 47 miles of barbed wire
I use a cobra-snake for a necktie
I got a brand new house on the roadside
Made from rattlesnake hide
I got a brand new chimney made on top
Made out of a human skull
Now come on take a little walk with me, Arlene
And tell me, who do you love?
[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
[Verse 2]
Tombstone hand and a graveyard mind
Just 22 and I don't mind dying
[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
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[Verse 3]
I rode a lion into town, use a rattlesnake whip
Take it easy Arlene, don't give me no lip
[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
[Instrumental Verse]
[Verse 4]
Night was dark, but the sky was blue
Down the alley a ice-wagon flew
Hit a bump and somebody screamed
You should have heard just what I seen
[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
[Verse 5]
Arlene took me by my hand
She said, "Ooh-ee Bo, you know I understand"
[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Bo Diddley
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9. |
Personal Jesus
03:41
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Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out, touch faith
Reach out, touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out, touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out, touch faith
Reach out, touch faith
Reach out, touch faith
(Reach out, reach out)
Reach out, touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
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10. |
Heroes
05:49
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Heroes
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can beat them, just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you can be mean
And I, I'll drink all the time
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Though nothing will keep us together
We could steal time just for one day
We can be heroes for ever and ever
What d'you say?
I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, for ever and ever
Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be Heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And the shame, was on the other side
Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever
Then we could be Heroes, just for one day
We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
Just for one day
We can be Heroes
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
David Bowie
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Steve Blaque Beijing, China
Steve Blaque singer, songwriter, Producer and engineer and owner of Darktrunk Recording (formerly Forbidden City Studio Beijing) also performs in an unplugged environment with his favorite flavors of Indie and Grunge. Blaque has always said ''you don't need distortion to be grunge and you don't need twang to be Indie''. ... more
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Love Soliloquy
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crayons n' colors throw out a real cool sound.....recommend taking a listen.
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