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Spring
02:27
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Tonight when I left the station
And followed my path along
I noticed the sun was still shining
And my shadow was leading me home
Everything now as it should be
Everything’s all turning green
And as I walked around the corner
The street was a fashion parade
All the trees are standing a littler taller
And the first leaves are starting to change
Everything’s all as it should be
Everything’s all turning green
This city is blooming like a flower
Oh I’m starting to dream
And when I woke the next morning
I heard the rite of spring
Coming through my window
The dawn chorus sings
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2. |
Hiding In The Dark
03:06
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Where, where do you go at night?
Run, running away from the fight
Lose, losing yourself to the screen
Chose, choosing just to let it be
Time doesn't always heal
Come on now, don’t you know this is real?
Hiding in the dark (I think I know where you are)
Hiding in the dark (Is all that we are)
Bells, bells are ringing in the room
Can tell, Tell that you can hear them too
But you stay, with your head buried in the sand
All day, believing you have the upper hand
Hiding in the dark (I think I know where you are)
Hiding in the dark (Is all that we are)
Hiding in the dark…
Where, where do you go at night?
Run, running away from the fight
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3. |
Lay It Down
03:05
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Lay it down, let me have it
I’m not saying that I’m strong enough to take it
Words are better than silence
So lay it down
Give it up, just get it out
I don’t have to agree with the words that come out your mouth
Someone said “don’t take it to bed”
So get it out
It’s a cold cold war that we’re living (in here)
So fire your guns
It’s a cold war that I’m living with here
Something tells I’m not the only one
Lay it down, let me have it
I’m not saying that I’m man enough to take it
Silence is the biggest killer
So lay it down
It’s a cold cold war that we’re living (in here)
So fire your guns
It’s a cold war and I’m living in fear
Something tells I’m not the only one
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4. |
Boys Don't Cry
03:00
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I would say I'm sorry
If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I tried to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I tried to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
I would break down at your feet
And beg forgiveness, plead with you
But I know that it's too late
And now there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
I would tell you that I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
That you've already gone away
Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
I took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more
I would do 'most anything
To get you back by my side
But I just keep on laughing
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
'Cause boys don't cry
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5. |
Beggar's Eye
02:30
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Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna catch the beggar’s eye
Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna catch the beggar’s eye
Don’t wanna catch the eye
Walk on by, walk on by
Don’t wanna know the reason why
Walk on by, walk on by
Don’t wanna know the reason why
Don’t wanna know why
Drive on by, drive on by
Don’t wanna hear the dead man’s lie
Drive on by, drive on by
Don’t wanna hear the dead man’s lie
Don’t wanna hear the lie
Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna hear the beggar’s crying
Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna hear the beggar’s crying
Don’t wanna hear the cry
Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna catch the beggar’s eye
Rush on by, rush on by
Don’t wanna catch the beggar’s eye
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6. |
Voices
03:13
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Down the stairs I cannot see
I already know what’s in front of me
I’ve rehearsed in my mind
I dreamt about this a 100 times
On the night...mare came true
I wouldn’t wish it on you
Down the stairs I’m in the dark
I can hear the voices I know where you are
I have seen it in my mind
It was just a matter of time
On the night... mare came true
I wouldn’t wish it on you
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7. |
Wonder
02:57
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You’re a wonder I dare not touch
You’re the diamond amongst the rough
There’s no way to comprehend
Timeless beauty in a timeless land
You’re a wonder I do not seek
Maybe mother nature weeps
What’s the hurry all the time?
I will never understand my kind
What are you trying to say to me now?
I will listen but I don’t know how
You’re a wonder I won’t forget
You’re the rise and the deep sunset
You don’t demand you do not take
In your shadow here I will wait
You’re a fortress you are a rock
In these crazy times I wish you would talk
What are you trying to say to me now?
I will listen but I don’t know how
You’re a wonder I don’t deserve
Borrowed time on this borrowed earth
There are things that the eye do not see
These are things that you’re showing me
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I Escape
02:28
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I know that when I’ve reached my limit
I fail to see the good in it anymore
It’s funny, for a moment I felt like I was winning there
This highway seems like it’s never ending
Snow capped mountains around the bend it
Still won’t do and I can’t bare to look at you
I escape
I shut my eyes
I escape
And I know when it’s time for leaving
‘Cause I’m having a little trouble breathing
I’m quietly sitting here wrestling with the truth
But I’m stuck on life’s endless highway
You wanna go there but I want it my way
So I try and let all of God’s beauty pass through
I escape
I shut my eyes
I escape
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Neighbours
02:38
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10. |
Testing The Waters
03:14
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Last week I knew you, I recognised your face
With your hair pushed sideways, you seemed settled in your place
Last time we’d spoken I understood your words
You sat with such confidence, like you settled all your nerves
So what changed?
What have you been doing?
Last time I knew you but now I can’t keep up
Everybody’s searching so tell me what’s the rush?
Testing the waters, I get that
Just be careful there’s somethings you don’t get back
Just be careful there’s somethings you don’t get back
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Soon I will be out there on my own
Playing music for people I don’t know
I’ll grow tired and I need your touch
How I’ll miss you more on Sundays
Yeah I miss you more on Sundays
Soon I will be travelling interstate
Nothing ever truly stays the same
But there’s one thing that always will remain
How I miss you more on Sundays
Yeah I miss you more on Sundays
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Stephen Grady Melbourne, Australia
Stephen Grady is an Australian singer-songwriter whose songs reflect a rich tapestry of a life lived in the pursuit of mastering the craft. His songs are layered with personal and soulful lyrics, and his original sound draws upon a vast range of influences (from Crowded House to Nick Drake). ... more
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