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Sentimental Song
03:50
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There’s a boy on his 21st birthday
He’s going downtown with his friends
First he stands in his suit in the driveway
His mother and father both holding a hand
And perhaps I was pointing the camera
I’m not really sure of it now
But even today I remember
My brother so handsome, my parents so proud
And oh my brother and oh my mother
I love you I love you I love you
And oh my father we’ll take care of you
We love you we love you we love you
There’s girl by a train on the platform
She looks so incredibly young
She points up the track with a pack on her back
Her parents squint awkwardly into the sun
Then we’d wait every day for her postcard
To my parents, my elder brother and me
If ever one came it was always the same
My brother would read it to the whole family
And oh my brother and oh my mother
I love you I love you I love you
And oh my father we’ll take care of you
We love you we love you we love you
And oh my sister come home we miss you
We forgive you we forgive you we forgive you
We’re gonna live together on earth and in heaven
Forever and ever and ever
Forever and ever and ever
We’re gonna live together on earth and in heaven
Forever and ever and ever
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2. |
Now, Didn't I?
03:14
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Well I heard my baby, yes I heard my baby on the radio
And I miss my baby and I curse the day I ever let her go
She sang so sweetly yes she sang so sweetly, nearly made me cry
Well I hurt my baby so I lost my baby
Now didn’t I?
Well I watched my baby, yes I watched my baby give an interview
And she looked so pretty it was such a silly foolish thing to do
Then they showed her picture yes they showed her picture with another guy
Well I hurt my baby so I lost my baby
Now didn’t I?
Didn’t I take her for granted?
Didn’t I take her for a ride?
Didn’t I do just what I wanted
Till the love inside her died?
Didn’t I neglect her, disrespect her and effect her confidence?
All she had to do was collect the evidence
Didn’t I take her for granted?
Didn’t I take her for a ride?
Didn’t I do just what I wanted
Till the love inside her died?
Didn’t I neglect her, disrespect her and effect her confidence?
All she had to do was collect the evidence
Well I begged my baby yes I begged my baby “come on back to me”
She said “I’m sorry honey, go spend your money in the duty free”
I said “it’s not over,” she said “yes it’s over here’s a kiss goodbye”
Well I hurt my baby so I lost my baby
Now didn’t I?
Yes I hurt my baby so I lost my baby
Now didn’t I?
Yes I hurt my baby so I lost my baby
Now didn’t I
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3. |
Haven't Changed At All
02:53
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I went around the world
Hoping that the world
Would show me some truth
Checked out of the race
Found a guru with a pretty a face
And she told me all she knew
And I listened and I learned
And now I have returned
But I haven't changed at all
No I haven't changed at all
I miss my baby
I want my baby so
I love my baby
I need my baby home
She asked me how I’d been
I told her what I’d seen
She said "it must have been amazing"
Then she looked into my eyes
She said “You seem different somehow”
I shrugged said “Yeah, maybe”
But somewhere deep inside
I hid the tears I cried
‘Cause I haven't changed at all
No I haven't changed at all
I miss my baby
I want my baby so
I love my baby
I need my baby home
They say things happen for a reason
Well give me one good reason
Why she's gone
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4. |
You'll See
02:24
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You’ll see, you’ll see
It’s gonna be fine, it’s gonna be fone
You’ll see, you’ll see
It just takes time, only time
I know that you’re hurting, you’re nursing the wound that you feel
It’s not gonna kill ya, I tell ya you’re soon gonna heal
You’ll see
Bad luck, bad luck
That’s what it was, that’s what it was
Don’t give up, don’t give up
Just because
Because it’s a beautiful thing to be free and alive
Let go of your fear I guarantee you’re gonna be surprised
You’ll see
Just open up your heart and don’t forget to breathe
Just open up your heart and don’t forget to breathe
You’ve made your confession, you’ve learned a new lesson it’s true
There’s no need to hurry, I’m not gonna worry for you, you’ll pull through
You’ll see
You’ll see
You’ll see
You’ll see
Just open up your heart and don’t forget to breathe
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You always said I didn’t care
I wouldn’t make any sacrifice
But then you left me and I finally finally fell for ya
Now I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Yeah, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I don’t give a shit about my career
And you know it’s not going so well
They say if you follow your heart it makes you healthier, sometimes wealthier
Well, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
So don’t strike that Liberty Bell
No, don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I love you so much and we know each other too well
So please don’t strike that Liberty Bell
Just like your Mama always wanted
She and you stepdaddy can help raise the kids
To get you back you know I’d go through any kind of hell for ya
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Yeah, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
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6. |
Understand
03:06
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God, if you’re up there
Tell me what to do
I know you will forgive me
If I don’t believe in you
‘Cause I’m trying to understand
Yes, I’m trying to understand
But I don’t understand
I’d do anything I can
To bring my baby home
But she’s not coming back to me
I’m gonna head out on my own
‘Cause I’m trying to understand
Yes I’m trying to understand
But I don’t understand
Gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray
Every day every day every day every goddam day
Gotta pray pray pray pray pray
Every day
Maybe in the wilderness
I’ll stumble on a sign
Away from the distractions
Cluttering my mind
‘Cause I’m trying to understand
Yes, I’m trying to understand
But I don’t understand
Gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray gotta pray
Every day every day every day every goddam day
Gotta pray pray pray pray pray
Every day
And I’m trying to understand
Yes I’m trying to understand
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7. |
The Walk Of Shame
03:21
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The walk of shame
You’ve made the hall of fame again
Your picture has been framed again
Along the walk of shame
No you won’t learn
Your better angels have been spurned again
Their dresses torched and burned again
The rain has doused the flames
The streets are lined with last night’s broken bottles
You stagger home, a soldier from the battle
Cattle to the slaughter
When will it end
This journey through the dark, my friend?
You’re lonely and you can’t pretend
You’re pretty any more
It’s six o’clock, the night was so delicious
But now a puddle is a mirror for Narcissus
Better hurry, that’s a Walk sign
No, don’t look back
Don’t give yourself a heart attack
The dawn is leaking in through all the cracks
It needs someone to blame
So hurry home
Hole up behind your stone again
Air-conditioned and alone again
While they’re polishing your name
Along the walk of shame
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Pretty soon I’m gonna die
No use in wondering why
Oh my oh my
Time to say goodbye
I see the writing on the wall
Autumn leaves are gonna fall
November sky
No need to cry
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
And I don’t know what I’ve done
No I don’t know what I’ve done
To deserve it
Row your boat out to the sea
Let the water bury me
No need to cry
Oh me oh my
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
And I don’t know what I’ve done
No I don’t know what I’ve done
To deserve it
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
I know that heaven’s gonna come
And I don’t know what I’ve done
No I don’t know what I’ve done
To deserve it
To deserve it
I don’t deserve it
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9. |
Wonderful Surprise
03:38
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I got the piano tuned a week ago
It’s in the living room of our little home
No I won’t be playing my guitar
Any more
The sun is shining down on old New York
Across the Brooklyn Bridge up to Central Park
But I’m sitting here alone inside
Trying to write
Girl, won’t you tell me what I’m doing
And girl, won’t you tell me where I’m going
And oh, you never told me the sun was gonna shine
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
And now she’s calling me from the train
She left here yesterday in the pouring rain
I say “I love you so,” she says “Yes, I know
I’m coming home”
Girl, won’t you tell me what I’m doing
And girl, won’t you tell me where I’m going
And oh, you never told me the sun was gonna shine
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
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10. |
Happy Or Not
03:04
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Premises are open
Bottles have been broken
Waitress working overtime
I've done a little drinking
Drinking while I’m thinking
Thinking ‘bout this life of mine
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?”
Found myself a true love
Got myself a new job
Everything I need and more
One day we’ll have children
What we gonna build them?
Wonder what we’re living for
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?”
Well I’m sure it’s gonna be alright
Hallelujah Hallelujah
'Cause I’m gonna make it right
Happy New Year Happy New Year
No I don’t know what it’s all about
Have a good time Have a good time
But I’m gonna work it out
Hallelujah Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Another bottle opened
Another promise broken
Waitress says it’s closing time
I’ve done a little drinking
Drinking while I’m thinking
Thinking ‘bout this life of mine
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?
Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?
Or not? Or not? Or not, or not, or not?"
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11. |
I'm The One For You
02:50
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I can’t believe you said goodbye
Though I know the reasons why
Don’t know what I’m gonna do
‘Cause oh babe I’m the one for you
I love you more than the setting sun
I love you more than the Chosen One
I’m sorry if I was untrue
But oh babe I’m the one for you
He makes you happy, that’s what you say
I’m sure he’s got new games to play
I do declare I like him too
But oh babe I’m the one for you
So if you ever come back to me
I’ll love you well and honestly
I’ll cherish you our whole life through
‘Cause oh babe I’m the one for you
Oh babe I’m the one for you
Oh babe I’m the one for you
Oh babe I’m the one for you
I’m the one for you
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12. |
Fine Wine
02:18
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I’m a fine wine
I get better with the years
Time has been kind
I got it all right here
I’m not some Beaujolais Nouveau
Oh no
I’m at the top of my game
Doesn’t anybody see?
Some burn out in flames
Never happened to me
I’m not some flash in the pan Pepsi Cola can
"Do you remember what your mama did?"
She smiled and took me by the hand
"Do you remember what your daddy said?"
'Son, you’ll be an honest man'
"Do you remember what your brothers did?"
They chose my names; they gave me love
"Do you remember what your mama said?"
'You come from God, You come from love'
"Always remember that you come from God"
And from the rain and from the sun
"Always remember that you come from love"
And the soil in my blood
"Always remember that you come from God"
My mother held me in her arms
"Always remember that you come from love"
I come from God I come from love
I come from God I come from love
I come from God I come from love
I’m a fine wine
Not to everybody’s taste
Gonna drain this bottle dry
There’s no more time to waste
Yeah I’ll get you a cup
Let’s drink up
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14. |
Chariot
04:36
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Nothing to say
Only a melody
Hmm
Hmm
Nothing to hold
Only a memory
Summer has come
Summer has gone
Now run to your chariot
Run to your chariot
Counting the days
Until the war begins
Hmm
Hmm
Run to your chariot
Run to your chariot
May calmer minds prevail
Over fear and greed and hate
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15. |
What Comes Next?
02:57
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The sun is good
The rain is good
The wind will blow you far away
From where you were
Let go of the mast
Let go of the wheel
Now you’re just lying on the deck
Remembering how to feel
What comes next my little darling?
What comes next my precious child?
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
What comes next my broken angel?
What comes next my one true love?
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
Ride through the night
Ride through the storm
Sail through the tropics
Of Cancer and Capricorn
Soon you’ll see land
Or maybe not
These things take time it’s true
But time is what you’ve got
What comes next my little darling?
What comes next my precious child?
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
What comes next my broken angel?
What comes next my only love?
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
It’s in your heart
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Spottiswoode & His Enemies New York, New York
For over 2 decades, Spottiswoode & His Enemies have been a constantly self-reinventing New York institution. The IMA winners
recently earned three more nominations for their 7th record, LOST IN THE CITY, “an immersive theater-of-the-mind love letter to New York”.
Spottiswoode's songs appear in numerous TV shows and films including Either Side Of Midnight for which he also wrote the screenplay.
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