1. |
Everything About You
03:29
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“EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU”
VERSE
First things first let me say you’re looking so beautiful
And by the way have I told you that you’re incredible
Most women don’t pursue, but (you were aggressive)
You saw what you wanted, you took a chance
And that’s so impressive (so so impressive)
And you sho’ nuff got a way with words
Never met a girl with so much game
Your momma’ and your daddy must have sat you down
And taught you some things
CHORUS
I like everything about you
From your forehead to your pinky toes
Even the freckles on your nose and
I love everything about you
Your quick wit and silliness
Intelligence and seriousness
VERSE
I’ve been the kind of girl to get bored with ease, but
You’ve found a way to capture and keep me intrigued
When we talk I’m so wrapped up in your conversation
Love your sense of humor
The way you think, your sophistication
Sweeter than a raisin dipped in honey
Pretty as the sun rising in the morning
You came to me in the nick of time
Why don’t you stay with me for a lifetime
CHORUS
BRIDGE
CHORUS
VAMP
I like (everything), I love (everything)
I like (everything about you), I love (everything)
I like (everything), I love (everything about you)
I like
(c) 2004 Adriohn Richardson
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2. |
Sunrise
03:52
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“SUNRISE”
VERSE
It’s a brand new day
Like I crossed the street
I’m on the sunny side now
I can really smile now
Baby you, inspire me to face reality
Cause my destiny’s secure
With you the love is pure and natural
B-SEC
Like the sunrise you open my eyes
Help me see the brighter side of life
CHORUS
You’re my sunrise (4 x’s)
VERSE
Dark clouds are gone away
When you touch my face
No matter how cold the breeze
You give all the warmth I need
Baby you, bring me to where I wanna' be
When my thoughts of love were pure
And my heart was sure it'll never die
B-SEC
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Like the earth the moon and stars
Around you my life revolves
Like the earth the moon and stars
Around you my life revolves
CHORUS
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3. |
Hands in My Pockets
04:15
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“HANDS IN MY POCKETS”
CHORUS
(Woo-woo) Every time (yeah) I turn around
Somebody’s got their hands in my pockets
Leaving me empty handed
I can’t stand it, gotta stop it
Hands are reaching from everywhere
I have no more change to spare
VERSE
Working hard but hardly making the ends meet
Waiting for the boss to sign off on my time sheet
Living check to check, day by day
Maximum stress, but minimal pay
There’s gotta be a better way (yeah-yeah)
(woo-woo) The bread I made has been reduced down to crumbs
(woo-woo) Uncle Sam and his whole damn fam wants to get some
(woo-woo) Increasing production slaving to the bone
(woo-woo) But after reductions is this all I take home?
CHORUS
VERSE
Everybody’s got a problem on their tongue
My phone keeps ringing, my ears are being rung
A helping hand, I always have to lend
Leisure time I never have to spend
(woo-woo) Friends are asking for my seconds
Work is demanding my minutes
(woo-woo) Family wanting my hours
Church requesting my days
(woo-woo) Can I get just a moment of solitude?
(woo-woo) The bank is now closed please don’t intrude
CHORUS
RAP VERSE
What if I was the type to get pissed off and cuss out the boss?
Wasn’t concerned with what I earn or getting tossed
Fed up cause the bread ain’t rising up
Where’s the yeast? I bake the pie, but I can’t get a piece
I want to feast amongst the jolly men
Instead of eating scraps feeling like I’m trapped again
Gotta work, but they can’t see my worth is worth
More than the work that I insert. Where’s my perks?
Just want to stash the cash, but it vanishes so fast
Sticky fingers reaching, leaching as they grasp
Leaving me with nil, despite my hard work and skills
Got no pockets to fill
CHORUS
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4. |
Breakin' the Rules
03:43
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“BREAKIN’ THE RULES”
VERSE
Tonight, I can’t fight it no more
I said there’d be no next time
But here we are, closer than close (come a little closer baby)
The distance, I’m ready to go
Been like this so-so-so long
I forgot that it was wrong
So wrong, but
CHORUS
If it wasn’t for you doing the do
Things I don’t do, I Shouldn’t do with you
I’m breakin’ my rules (I’m breaking the rules)
I’m breakin’ my rules (I’m breaking the rules) REPEAT
VERSE
Now who’s to judge us?
Justice will be served, you can get it on
I like it when we together come, come on
B-SEC
It’s a shame I let this go on so long
Knowing any day you could be gone
This thing that we doing is so wrong
But it’s so strong
CHORUS
BRIDGE
B-SEC
It’s a shame I let this go on so long
Knowing any day you could be gone
This thing that we doing is so strong
I don’t ever do this and you don’t ever do that
But when we’re breaking the rules
If it wasn’t for you doing the do-do-do yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m breaking the rules, the rules, the rules, the rules, the rules
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5. |
Deja My Dear
04:18
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“Deja My Dear”
VERSE
My visual was preoccupied
When into the picture you took a slide
You slid, we did a double take
No mistake, I know that face
Someplace, some space
Sometime, somewhere I swear we’ve met
But I forget do you agree? – Oh yeah
Our memory is clouded by this mystery
And we can’t recall our history
Well let’s see, where did we meet?
Who do you know? – (I know nobody)
Where are you from? – (I’m from nowhere)
Been here before? – (It’s my first time)
Are you sure? – (I’m sure)
You sure? – (I’m sure) Then where?
CHORUS
Is it the last time? (bop) That life ago? (bop-bop)
From where (bop) you I know? (bop-bop)
Is it déjà vu?(bop) (ba-doo-boo-bop-bop) Seeing you (bop)
I know bop-bop that I’ve (bop) (bop-bop) seen you before
(bop) (ba-doo-boo-bop-bop)Deja my dear right now it’s not clear
But somehow I know it will come
Where do I know you from?
VERSE
Maybe it was a dream or maybe my imagination
Please light the fuse so you can spark my recollection
I know that we gone get to the bottom of this right?
Yesterday is a blur but I’m sure that tonight
Is not the first time that yours eyes spoke to mine
Let’s pause before we go forward let’s press rewind
Or maybe for now we can just put it to rest
Let nature take its course I’m sure it will manifest
So what you think?-(Yeah that’s cool)
Like a drink?- (Yeah that’s cool)
You cool?- (I’m cool, what about you?)
I’m cool but I’m still puzzling wondering
CHORUS
BRIDGE
How we met it slips my mind (Cause this is the 1st time)
I know I know you (I don’t think you do)
I think I’ve seen your face (I think you’ve made a mistake)
Well where do I know you from?
Where do I know you from? From nowhere
Where do I know you from? From nowhere
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6. |
Cupid Shot Me
04:22
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“Cupid Shot Me”
VERSE
Who, what, when, where, why, and how did I ever get caught out on this 9th cloud? Could it be that I’m in-fatuated? The player inside me has been assassinated by Cupid’s bow and arrow. Who put out the hit? He was aiming for the heart bull’s eye right on target. But I can’t give him all the credit cause there’s something about you boo that’s very magnetic. You’re the chill in my spine the laugh line in my smile. You’re my cup of caffeine in the morning. You’re the oxygen breathing into my lungs, the thought on my mind the lyric in my song. Everyday I want you more not just the physical. I wanna stimulate your mind and penetrate your soul until my half and your half equals one whole.
CHORUS
Oh love
Wasn’t searching for you
But you showed up
Showed me things that I’d ne-
ver dreamed of
Oh love, love
My love, my love
VERSE
You’re more than just another star in my solar system. You’re the sun hun shinning light through your prism. I’d travel through galaxies to have you next to me. Hop on my space shuttle so we can embrace and cuddle. Spinning round in your orbit never getting too dizzy. Spending light years with you dear never too busy. Let’s take a stroll on the milky way to Saturn. We’ll make our own rules cool we’ll set our own pattern. How can I express the magnitude of my gratitude? I’m not ashamed. I aim to stay in your frame and remain untainted. Ain’t it funny how time soars at the speed of light? In my life you’ll stay a permanent fixture. Not Van gogh or Picasso God painted this picture. A masterpiece from the master more good times, smiles, and laughter happily ever after.
CHORUS
BRIDGE
La-da-da-da, La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da, La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
CHORUS
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7. |
Look at You Now
04:04
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“Look at U Now”
CHORUS
Now that the tables turned, you gotta cross that bridge you burned
Now you realize the grass was not greener on the other side
VERSE
Mr. Big shot see you’ve made it 2 the top
Used, abused many 2 get what U got
Had not a care of who U hurt
As long as U gained from doing your dirt
I guess U thought U had it all
Surrounded yourself inside 4 walls
Ego made your head swell so large
That lifestyle was just a mirage
Cause now you’re down on your luck
Big shot by misfortune U were struck
The same ones that you put down
Now you just wish they would come round
CHORUS
Now that the tables turned, you gotta cross that bridge you burned
Now you realize the grass was not greener on the other side (repeat)
VERSE
A family that prays together, stays together
Through thick & thin, ups & downs, whatever
Never thought your back would turn
Never thought you wouldn’t show concern
But you were so wrapped up in your friends
Left us hanging time and time again
Friends come and friends will go
Blood is thicker than water don’t U know
So now you’re finding out the hard way
Now that your friends have all gone astray
Now that the lay-day of your life
Has walked right out of your life.
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Suga dumpling, cinnamon, chocolate swirl U were my girl
Did the little things, everything 4 U cuz U were my queen
Thought you the one, my lovely one, U were my moon, my sun
But I guess U got too comfy
What did I do to make U not want me?
Despite the great times and all the laughter
U decided to pursue greener pastures
But U found out the soil was spoiled
U chose the course unhappily divorced
Seen you lately you’re looking so distressed
How does it feel everyday living with regrets?
CHORUS
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8. |
Time Will Not Wait
06:06
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“Time Will Not Wait”
VERSE
I’m sending this message to you
Hope it finds you doing well
Can’t recall when last we spoke oh no
Oh how time flies in the air
Well I’ve been doing all right you see
So many changes you may not believe
I know I’ve made my share of mistakes
But I’ve had time to sit and think them through
CHORUS
Time will not wait for no one
No one, no one
Time will not wait for no one
No one, no one
Time will not wait for no one
No one, no one
Time won’t wait
VERSE
I’m turning over a new leaf in my life
The sun has never shined so bright
Stubborn days are no longer here
And forgiveness is not so hard
Would like to see you sometime soon
Reminisce about the past
Laugh at old photos of U and I
Never part our ways again
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Gotta move on, gotta move on
Time waits for no one
Gotta move on, gotta move on
Time waits for no one
Gotta move on, gotta move on
Time waits for no one
Gotta move on, gotta move on
Time waits for no one (repeat)
VAMP
CHORUS
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9. |
A Summer in Zimbabwe
03:55
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“A Summer in Zimbabwe”
VERSE
It's cold outside when you're gone
Even in the summer (In Arizona)
It's dark outside when you're gone
Even on a sunny day (In Zimbabwe)
B-SEC
I won't get through the day if I don't talk to you babe
If you're not lying next to me I can't close my eyes
CHORUS
Wishing you were closer than miles away
Closer than an arms length
Close enough to hold me
I wish you were closer and closer
B-SEC
I won't get through the day if I don't talk to you babe
If you're not lying next to me I stay wide awake
VERSE
And I get lost when you're gone
Even with a map I can't find my way
It just ain't the same since you've been gone
I can't wait for you to come back home
CHORUS
BRIDGE
I touch my hands to your face
I can't believe my eyes
Finally my love is here
And I can't stop smilin’
And I can't calm down cause
Now that you are here with me
I have everything I ever wanted in life
CHORUS
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10. |
Scale of Sacrifice
05:04
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“SCALE OF SACRIFICE”
VERSE
Sometimes I feel like giving up. And sometimes I feel like I haven’t given enough. Sometimes I philosophize my
reason for being. Sometimes I overanalyze situations I be in. I’m seeing dreams as I lay me down to sleep at night.
When I awaken hope these things will come to light. But I can’t just hope, got to keep the scope on focus. Make sure
that I’m prepared when opportunity approaches. That means action, not just waiting for things to happen. Domino
effect causing a chain reaction. But problems always come when things are going so smooth. Seems like the more I
gain, the more I have to lose. Certain choices that I make influences my destiny. While other things unexplained
remains His mystery. I’m living for heaven while going through hell. I’m just trying to find a way to balance my scale
CHORUS
Everyday is a struggle in my life (my life)
Every morning I’m thankful for the light (the light)
Everyday is a day of sacrifice (un-huh)
Every night I pray that things will be all right (all right)
VERSE
Sometimes I wanna cry but I can’t weep. I must keep these feelings bottled inside. I guess you can call it pride.
Sometimes I wanna crawl into a shell and be left the hell alone. Sometimes I wish my heart was made of stone.
So if I did wrong, wouldn’t feel a guilt trip. Wouldn’t care about the filth of temptation when I slip. Drinking
one shot too many. Mixing Scotch with the Remy. Connecting dots with Ms. Friendly. Now I’m plotting on slimmy.
Have her squatting on Jimmy. And she forgot to give me her name. Inebriated, fornicated with an average dame.
I don’t respect her body nor respect her brain. But I too am to blame, cause I can refrain. Tired of the same old
story, but the page I never change. This strange train of thought got me caught up in limbo. It gets hard sometimes,
but I ignore the signs and symbols. So what am I to do? Wanna choose the hedonistic views. The booze and big
boobs got me amused. Please excuse my sins your shoes I want to walk in. I’m living for heaven while going through hell. I’m just trying to find a way to balance my scale
CHORUS (repeat all right at end of chorus 4x’s)
BRIDGE
I’m stepping out without eyes ahead of me. I’m not worried
I have a guide that will help me see. I may stumble, I may fall
Go through jungles, run into walls. Face defeat, I may lose
Feel the heat, I’ll get bruised. But I will rise, I will soar
Win my prize, win the war. I have hope, strong is my will
I will cope, I will heal
VAMP
Ev-er-y-day is a strug-gle in my life
Ev-er-y-morn-ing I am thank-ful for his light
Ever-y-day is a strug-gle in my life
Ev-er-y-morn-ing I am thank-ful for his light
Ev-er-y-day is a strug-gle in my life
E-ver-y-morn-ing I am thank-ful
Grate-ful, for his light
Thank-ful, grate-ful, for his light
Thank-ful, grate-ful, for his light
Thank-ful, grate-ful, for his light
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11. |
The Life & Times of Love
06:05
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“The Life and Times of Love”
VERSE
Once upon a time not long ago
There lived a pure and natural thing called love
In its very creation it was a reflection
Of the most highest high from above
Then the darkness came like a thief in the night
Stripping love of its innocence stealing its light
But love vowed to return again and bring forth life, bring forth life
CHORUS
It’s been victimized
It’s been set aside
It’s been blamed for pain it didn’t cause
But love forgives us, love forgive us
Love forgives us, love forgive us, love
VERSE
You found love not long ago
It opened up your mind and it freed your soul
So much you were given, you started expecting
Heartbreak came and you blamed it all on love
But it wasn’t love it was the lies told
The broken promises that made your heart grow cold
Stripping love of its strength, dimming its light
Love will come again, it will never die
CHORUS
BRIDGE
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