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Creepy Crawlies
03:54
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Big and scary
Its legs are hairy
It must be 10 feet tall
Eyes that glow red
Hide under your bed
Pull the covers air tight
Come in close don't be afraid
Pull up a chair
Feel them on your skin
But don't be scared
Creepy Crawlies wanna be friends
They're more scared of you than you are of them
Creepy Crawlies wanna be friends
Heebie Jebbies
Try to count sheep
They crawl into your dreams
Outdoor romance
Ants in your pants
It's no picnic at all
Come in close don't be afraid
Reach out your hand
Feel them on your skin
But don't be scared
Creepy Crawlies wanna be friends
They're more scared of you than you are of them
Creepy Crawlies wanna be friends
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2. |
She Knows
02:36
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Mona catches her reflection in the bar top shine
And tucks a dangling curl of hair behind her ear
Under neon lights she wears a comfortable smile
And she knows I stare
Strangers roll in to take shots at the bar
And Mona laughs as they blow smoke
She takes care of everyone with her subtle charm
Cuz Mona knows
She knows we'll be here every night
And we know we don't want to go home
I don't want to be alone
But does she know?
At the end of the night when the lights go dim
I settle up as Mona leans in close
As I fumble for change and the right words to say
She knows
She knows I'll be here every night
And I know I don't want to go home
I don't want to be alone
And she knows
Music Interlude
Last call is here
And I don't know if I can tell her how I feel
Maybe next time around
Or maybe after one more beer
I’ll know where to go from here
But I know I'll be here every night
And she knows I don't want to go home
I don't want to be alone
And she knows
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Campfire High
03:36
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Watching chalky clouds of smoke
And flames claw their way toward the sky
My eyes glaze over
With a campfire high
You fan the flames with your fireside dance
And sway your hips that hypnotize me
I’m caught the trance
Of your campfire high
There’s beer in the cooler
Chilling on ice
I could crack one open
And take its advice
But I’m tripping over indecision
As another log falls quiet
And the heat keeps rising
In this campfire high
Don’t want to put out this fire
And say goodnight
We’ll burn the candle at both ends
And surprise the morning light
We can sift through the ashes later
When the embers retire
But for now we’ll talk in circles
Around this campfire high
The moon tracks your every move
While I beam with desire
I try on some dancing shoes
But my steps fall shy
It hurts like hell to know you’re a spotlight girl
And I’m just a shadow in the choir
My face turns red
From this campfire high
Don’t put out this fire
And say goodnight
We’ll burn the candle at both ends
And surprise the morning light
We can sift through the ashes later
When the embers retire
But for now we’ll talk in circles
Around this campfire high
Watching chalky clouds of smoke
And flames claw their way toward the sky
My eyes glaze over
With a campfire high
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4. |
Fix It
03:11
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A light in the bedroom
Flickers off and on
It’s hard to see clearly when things go wrong
I touch your hand in the darkness
There’s no rest without you
One touch can bring us close and show me proof
I will mend us when we break
I’ll fix it
No matter what it takes
Whatever goes wrong
When the pieces don’t fit
I’ll patch us up and work things out
To fix it
Coffee cup is cracked
The fractures seem small
But broken pieces need mending from a fall
So with this chip on my shoulder
I won't cover up my flaws
And settle for conversation through these walls
Chorus
To fix it
I will mend us when we break
I’ll fix it
No matter what it takes
Whatever goes wrong
When the pieces don’t fit
I’ll patch us up and work things out
To fix it
When you fall, we fall apart together
When you break, I break down too
But after the worst it gets better
And we find a way to pull through, (me and you)
And fix it
I will mend us when we break
I’ll fix it
No matter what it takes
Whatever goes wrong
When the pieces don’t fit
I’ll patch us up and work things out
To fix it
Whatever goes wrong
When the pieces don’t fit
I’ll patch us up and work things out
To fix it
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5. |
With Love
03:53
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With love I’m a bird on the wing
Free as imagination
That soars beyond what horizons see
And with love I can do anything
With love she holds me with simple grace
And when she lays her hand in mine
She lifts me to higher places
With her love light leaves a trace
That shines for everyone to see
As smiles on people’s faces
With love I’m a bird on the wing
Free as imagination
That soars beyond what horizons see
And with her love I can do anything
Before love I was a stranger to the wind
I’d close my eyes and try to fly
But it was all pretend
Before love I hid inside my room
Locked away without light of day
Fading into ruins
Chorus
With love I’m a bird on the wing
I’m free as imagination
And soar beyond what horizons see
With her love I can do anything
Outro/Solo
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6. |
River Between Us
03:55
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News pours in like crashing waves
I hold my breath and I bite my tongue
Words fill my eyes with saltwater
I’m drowning in the flood
Just before the change in tide
There were never clouds at our door
We were talking,
There was a future
When you vanished from the shore
And now there’s a river between us
And connection has been lost
And with this river between us
There’s a bridge for us to cross
You dive deep in dark waters
Chasing reflections from the clouds
The strong tides and swift currents
Draw you out
I light the driftwood washed up on the sand
And cradle the ashes in my hands
Drag my feet,
Approach the edge
And catch the wind as I let them go
And now there’s a river between us
And connection has been lost
And with this river between us
There’s a bridge for us to cross
And now there’s a river between us
And connection has been lost
And with this river between us
There’s a bridge for us to cross
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Wildfire
03:03
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Sparks dripped off the wires
And rained down like fireflies
My mind was buzzing, feeling inspired
As the sun set red like wildfire
Smoke from the hill filled the airwaves
So I covered my eyes but found it hard breathe
A distant light shined brighter and brighter
And I felt the power of wildfire
Wildfires catch the wind
Wildfires need a spark to begin
Wildfires around the world
Wildfires, gonna watch them burn
Fallout spilled out on the pavement
And prayers were offered by candlelight
They fueled a flame higher and higher
To ignite the world with wildfire
Wildfires catch the wind
Wildfires need a spark to begin
Wildfires around the world
Wildfires, gonna watch them burn
Solo on Verse/Refrain
Wildfires catch the wind
Wildfires, need a spark to begin
Wildfires spread with a word
Wildfires, I’m gonna help them burn
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8. |
Demons
04:27
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The devil whispers in my ear
I try to wish him away
I call to the angels
But only hear silence when I pray
I’m a sinner
His face appears at night
Replaying horrors in my dreams
He haunts my eyes
And fills my lungs ‘til I scream
The fear never leaves
Hold your breath, don’t wake it
Don’t answer the knock at the door
But sooner or later
I wrestle with my demons
Hear the war beat on the drum
I wrestle with my demons
And pray for an angel of mercy to come
The daily count of dead soldiers
I drink all senses numb
Wave the
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9. |
Free
03:28
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How would it feel to be a cloud in the sky?
Flying above the earth
I’ve had enough of this view from a worm’s eye
Digging in the dirt
Where my worries are tall
And I can’t see above the trees
I wanna climb high
With an easy mind and know I’m
Free
How would it feel to be a balloon on the rise?
As a kid let’s go of the string
And see the world through an eagle’s eye
Enjoying the scenery
Where my worries are small
And I can ride up on the breeze
And drift on by
With an ease of mind knowing I’m
Free
Like a river running wild
A sail filled by the wind
A place I’ve never been
Over and over and over again
Until then I’ll pretend I’m free
I’m a weekend taking the day off
Kicking the shoes on my feet
I’m a thought rolling down the window
Taken by the breeze
To where my worries are light
And I have everything I need
I catch a wave and ride
Watch me float on by knowing my
Worries are light
And I have everything I need
I catch a wave and ride
And float on by knowing I’m
Free
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10. |
When Stars Are Scattered
04:38
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I’ve been searching
And I’m still searching
For a way out of the dark
I’ve been talking
And I’m still talking
To stars in the sky
And I’ve been looking up
And I’m still looking out
But get no reply
But even when stars don’t answer
It doesn’t mean we’re lost
The stars will gather
And show us where we belong
And guide us home
Lead me home
I wanna go home
I wanna go home
Now I’ve been walking
I’m still walking
But always end up here
Fading in, fading out
Fading in and out
Trying to get back home
Maybe I’m a ghost
Yes, maybe I’m a ghost
Waiting for life to begin
Even when stars get scattered
And stars get crossed
Stars will gather
And lead us out of the dark
And guide us home
Lead me home
I wanna go home
I wanna go home
I wanna go home
Instrumental
I’m tired waiting
So tired of waiting
But I’m scared to walk alone
There’s a story of the stars
A story in the stars
Calling me back home
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Lucien LaMotte Seattle, Washington
Lucien LaMotte is a composer/songwriter, guitarist and instructor residing in Seattle. When writing music Lucien draws from a wide variety of experience to create his art. As a guitarist, Lucien has performed and recorded music spanning many genres including folk, jazz, rock, country, R&B, and classical music. ... more
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