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1. |
Siren Song
05:36
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I’ll pull out to the darkness
I’ll drag you out of the sand
I’ll draw you into my wetness
And away from dry land
And you will never resist this
And even when you wanna flee
And when you feel like sleeping
Just keep your eyes on me
Ooo this is my siren song
Ooo this is my siren song
Verse:
I draw out to the darkness
And I promise to be sweet
But it’s the oath of a liar
And you will never break free
I’ll drag you into the rocks
So plug your ears with wax
Like the sailors say baby baby you
Should be tied to the mast
Everytime - Everytime I try - Everytime I try to resist
Baby I’ll there for you I want you in my life
I wanna make it real good for you
I wanna be a good wife
And you will never want for anything to need for anything cause I’ll be everything and you’ll have everything
And I’ll be
Here for you
I won’t go away no no
I won’t go away no no
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2. |
Circus
04:25
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I made a mistake
I read the news today
Grandpa’s taking charge
Taking my rights away
The monkeys are in charge
The ringmasters at large
Tigers are on the loose
Trainer’s hanging from a noose
But the crowd is packed and waiting for the show to begin
And the people in charge have been sent to the looney bin
And we can’t make a move till we know that we’re safe at last
But just in case it’s the end – we better get a gas mask
I made another mistake
I watched the news again
Oh I’m getting sick
I feel like evil’s gonna win
The Acrobats are scared
Nobody’s prepared
Trap ease is in the air
But the net isn’t there
Welcome to the big top we’re not usually such a mess
Welcome to the big top we’re under duress
Welcome to the big top – you’re bound to be a star
But right now at the big top you won’t get far.
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3. |
Run Baby Run
03:44
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I saw you riding into the apple wood
You were colliding into the land of could
And I saw angelic writing on the wall
There were traces of your tears I saw it all
Run Baby Run from the place I was looking for you
Run Baby Run from the space I was holding for you
And there’s not other boy for me I swear you were the only one
Run Baby Run run away – I won’t be here anymore.
And now you’re gliding into the breezy air
Without a worry without a single care
And I’ve come to terms with fear and delight
There’s nothing to it baby give up the fight
And the further you run the better off you are
Unless our worlds collide - two shooting stars
Eclipsing a place and space in time (our minds)
Baby I can witness – you were never mine.
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4. |
Kiss
04:33
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Research is what’s needed here
To nestle in and feel no fear
Exploring all the avenues
And honey Imma need you (oh ah ah ah)
Enquiry is what’s needed now
We have the what we need the how
And babe it takes no sacred vow
But honey it’s gonna take two
To to to
Open up and Let it in
Now we can begin
It’s nothing logical (rational) – it’s kinda comical (so impractical)
But baby maybe we can figure it out when we
kiss
(kiss)
Get to the bottom of this
When we kiss
(kiss)
Come on an gimme those lips
(Come on give into the bliss)
(We gotta try I insist)
Ooh ah!
Development is what’s needed here
Inhale and have no fear
It’s for the cause of human bliss
And honey we may need this
Progress is what’s needed quick
Toss out theories see what sticks
Hold on tight hold very still
I’m coming in for the kill (at your will)
Seduction is what’s needed here
Your breath your presence makes it clear
Desire floats in the atmosphere and
Honey all we had to do
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5. |
Cautiously
02:55
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Cautiously
Letting myself
Believe that this is real
Abandoning fear
Can you see
The look in my eyes
The beauty I’ve surmised
Is gathering me
Take a look inside
Where the child resides
It’s a flawed design
But I’ve made it mine
So when you’re so closed off
That you can’t confide
Let your spirit soft
divine
Speak your piece (hold)
The lay of the land
Will lead us hand in hand
Wherever we go
And when the concrete cracks
And the bridge goes slack
Take the way around
It’s the scenic route
And where the river flows
Thick with undertows
Lay down your heavy load
You’ve made me proud
You might hear (hold)
The ground open up
As flowers uncorrupt
Are parting the sea
But listen close
There’s nothing to lose
(triplets) I’ll be the one to choose
What matters to me
It’s real, it matters to me
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6. |
Teach Me
04:06
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Sit in your fortress of solitude
Wonder the place where you are
It’s nothing more than an attitude
Takes you away very far
Still I hope you will come to me
And let me assuage all your fear
And though it’s a crazy dichotomy
I hope I am drawing you near
Teach me tell me talk to me
Show me the way to your heart
Teach me tell me talk to me
At least show me where I should start
There you are locked in your mind again
Is it a place I can go?
Do you want me or your privacy?
Do you even want me to know?
I have a hope you will come to me
And I’ll never stop holding on
Cause there’s nothing large enough in this world
That could stop me from being your mom
Out on a great divide
Across the wide sea
I’d scale a mountaintop if only I could see
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7. |
Let Me Go
05:22
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Glassy eyes on the water’s edge
Never saw so crystal clear
A fathom deep surrounded by ancient trees
Never thought I’d see you here
It was only a matter of time
Till the stars would align
Fruit rotten on the vine
It was only a matter of time
We had such a good thing going
Slept so close tangled in bed
Tried to keep that sweet water flowing
Our lives sewn by a silver thead
Can you let go?
Can you let me go?
Can you let me go?
Just to hold on
To us…
Were you molting or just young?
Did gentle push come to shove?
So far from the nest you were flung
Your feathers spelled an elegy to love
And could you take flight
In the middle of the night?
When the hawk sleeps
But the owl flies soundless
Don’t fly toward the light
Till the morning’s in sight
Leave me here in the mist
Can you let go?
Can you let me go?
Can you let me go?
Just to hold on
To us…
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8. |
Vinegar
03:59
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I thought you said you were hungry.
Won’t you tell me please; do you fancy these?
Pasta with sausage and peppers
Will it do for you – help you make it through
How will I dress your salad?
Savory or sweet? What do you eat?
To stay alive or amuse yourself
I’m in the pantry it’s right here on the shelf
It’s the vinegar it’s the vinegar
That makes the capers jump onto my tongue and dance
It’s the vinegar it’s the vinegar
That makes me wanna take a chance with you
How do you take your coffee?
Don’t be bitter try some cream.
I got a nice biscotti
A scalding milky steam will wake us from this dream
You never said how far
You'd be willing to go
To explore a salty metaphor
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9. |
This is Where I Get Off
04:57
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Went to a party
The night was hot
Lookin’ so sexy
My will was shot
Then you talk to me
Give me that game
Feelin’ like my life will
Never be the same
Stepping’ on outside
To take a toke (smoke)
Suddenly you’re there
Like it’s no joke
Slithering toward me
Get me that look
We got a night ahead
That’s needing to be shook
Hey Hey Hey
Hey Hey Hey
This is Where I Get off
Hey Hey Hey
This is Where I Get off
Hey Hey Hey
This is Where I Get off
6 months later
Now I’m seeing your dark
Makin’ me thinking
Maybe it’s time to part
How can I get off
From this merry-go ride
It’s like a rail car and I’m trapped with you inside
Seeing’ in your eyes
The wrong kind of fire
Burning with anger
But no desire
This lil engine
Bout to expire
Run off the rails
If we climb it any higher
Oh hell honey let’s go get some food
Don’t wanna be rude
But I thought that you were cute
I was in hot pursuit
But baby baby baby baby baby
I’m having some second thoughts
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Playtonics Tacoma, Washington
The 5 piece original jazzy soul pop band Playtonics is:
Paige Hansen –
director/vox/keys
Brady McCowan – music director/sax/vox
Tom Hume - drums/vox
Denny Foreman – guitar/vox
Stephanie Jones – bass/vox
Online patron content: patreon.com/playtonics
Band bios & gig info: playtonicsband.com
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