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The Stars Below
03:07
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American werewolves in their baseball caps
Howling at the night
Shimmering princess in jewels and heels
Wrapped up way too tight
Cigarette wrappers in the alleyway
Circling in the breeze
A man on the corner, leaning on the bin, who
Can't get off his knees
I'll take your hand if you won't let go
We'll drift above the stars below
We'll just ignore the vulgar show
We'll drift above the stars below
Cold wind whipping down the city streets
Bending every tree
Snow is piling against the curb,
Fighting the debris
Stumps and bottles slowly get covered
On the cold grey sidewalk slab
Voices shouting, cancelling each other
Trying to catch a cab
We'll leave behind this dull tableau,
We'll drift above the stars below,
Wrapped in the warm aurora's glow,
We'll drift above the stars below,
You'll be my belle, I'll be your beau,
We'll drift above the stars below,
And when the lights are turned down low,
We'll drift above the stars below,
The falling snow was glistening,
The crowds were reminiscing,
There's nothing we were missing,
We were in the starlight kissing,
The falling snow was glistening,
The crowds were reminiscing,
There's nothing we were missing,
We were in the starlight kissing,
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Alt.Med.Love.Sick
02:58
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You
Are the most
Perfect creature I've ever seen
Standing backlit in the sun
Gives your skin an angelic sheen
I
Want to ask
For a small taste of your love
But I know myself
And a taste would never be enough
So I'll water down these feelings
Til this love for you has drowned
Dilute the mixture even further
And then shake it all around
Until even Avogadro
Couldn't find a single trace
Then I'll swallow it in pill form
And hope these feelings are erased
That
Didn't take
You still linger in my soul
I've got to lose this fever
Before I lose all control
If
There's a way
I'd better hurry up and find
Because with very much more of this
I know I'll lose my mind
So I grab the yellow pages
And then call the magic man
Who says he can cleanse your spirit
With some henna on my hand
I recite the incantation
Though I don't understand the words
Meaning's garbled in translation
But the old man swears it works
That
Didn't work
So it's time to rise above
Or get a witch to cast a spell
That'll make you fall in love
No
That's not it
Inspiration just struck me
I need some miracle water from that preacher on TV
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3. |
Escape
03:14
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I might be mistaken
But I swear I've seen your face
If I close my eyes
I'm pretty sure I can trace
The outline of your lips
Corner to corner with my fingertips
And if I lose the way
Baby put them back in place
If I'm out of line
You can send me on my way
But the gleam in your eyes
Tells me you'd prefer I stay
The perfume that you wear
Wouldn't smell as sweet from over there
And the light won't catch
Your skin in quite the same way
Forgive my impatience
When it comes to your temptations
My blood is flowin
And there just is no controlling
This fire, this hunger
Your sweat just makes he drunker
I'm in no shape, now to wait,
Not to late, for us to make our escape
Will a little red wine
Cut though all of this red tape
And make any distractions
Disappear and dissipate
We're ten feet from the door
I bet we can leave the room before
Anybody notices
That we've made our escape
Forgive my impatience
When it comes to your temptations
My blood is flowin
And there just is no controlling
This fire, this hunger
Your sweat just makes he drunker
I'm in no shape, now to wait,
Not to late, for us to make our escape
I'm in no shape, now to wait,
Not to late, for us to make our escape
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4. |
The Death of Me
04:26
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I'm facing a frightening condition
I'm fighting my own inhibition
Mind racing in circles ever faster
I'm rushing towards a perfect disaster
Blood chills whenever you're near me
Words fail when you're close enough to hear me
Heart stops at the touch of your skin
Strength fades and my vision is spinnin
Fever rising, feels like falling
All I hear is your voice calling
Close my eyes cuz you've blinded me
Girl I love you
And you're gonna be the death of me
I give myself over to this madness
You've given me such a beautiful sadness
Will broken I can't fight this feeling
Soul aches and my world is reeling
No pill could ever treat this affliction
No drug could replace my addiction
My life is yours if you'll take it
My heart's in your hand don't break it
Fever rising, feels like falling
All I hear is your voice calling
Close my eyes cuz you've blinded me
Girl I love you
Yes I love you
Feel I'm flying, fear I've fallen
Can you hear my heartbeat callin'
Close my eyes and you're all I see
I love youBut it's killing me
Want to linger in your fingers,
Want to drink from your well,
Want to lose myself in all of this,
Tell the world to go to hell,
Suffocating in your sweet scent,
While you hover over me,
I love you,
But you're gonna be the death of me
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Woke up to a world on fire
Burning down in this desire
Only thing I can see through the smoke is
You
Woke up to a hurricane
Swept away in the flooding rain
Only hope that the winds bring me back to
You
Some call it a sin, the way I feel
They can have their bitter words, I want some something
I want something real
Woke up to a searing pain,
Like something pierced my chest again
Only thing that can heal my wound is
You
Woke up to a fever chill
Don't want or need a pill
Only thing that'll make me better is
You
Some call it a hunger, the way I feel
They can have their food for thought, I want something
I want something real
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Opposites attract,
A truth since the beginning of time;
Yet bad things still happen
When opposing charges entwine;
Mutual destruction
Is assured should the two meet,
Lost in a violent eruption,
Of bright light and heat;
They circle each other,
Tempo increased in the void,
Then quickly fly towards
A collision they can't avoid;
They race to the other
Twirling in a black cosmic tide,
They whirl, swirl,
And circle until they collide;
They generate energy
Unquantifiable,
Sending off sparks
Barely identifiable,
Resembling fireworks, embers
Pour out like the rain;
But when the smoke clears,
Nothing at all will remain;
Opposites attract,
A truth since the beginning of time;
Yet bad things still happen
When opposing charges entwine;
Just one is left dancing
Out of every ten billion;
It's clear to see
We aren't ten billion and one.
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7. |
You and I
04:18
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You and I, aren't very far apart
You and I, burdened with heavy heart
I know there's a light ahead
But you won't lift your weary head
So You and I, you and I,
Don't see
You and I, don't see this eye to eye
You and I, don't bother asking why
I have so much left to give
You have so much life to live
Yet you and I, you and I,
Can't be
Two lost souls, one blinded to the other
I look to you, you look to another
Two empty hearts, four empty arms
Twenty fingers reaching for something warm
Falling through the cracks, grasping at thin air
Desperate for something that just isn't there
I look to you, You look low and high
And we can't find you and I
You and I, we never stood a chance
You and I, victims of circumstance
Swallow down my bitter pride
You stand in silence right beside
'Cause you and I, you and I,
Aren't free
You and I, were meant to be apart
You and I, over before the start
I can't stand to hurt this way
You keep pushing me away
From You and I, so you and I,
Is just me
I fall apart beside you
I hate that I feel this way
You bury the hurt inside you
And I can't fix it,
I can't make it go away
Please make it go away
The fire is dying slow
The embers lose their glow
They flicker fade to black
No use in looking back
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8. |
So Far Away
03:52
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I wanna hold you,
Inside of these arms,
I know they'd feel stronger,
With you keeping them warm,
I want you to see me,
Lock your eyes with mine,
Some folks prefer blue, but
Your big old' browns are just fine,
I wanna move you,
So nice and slow,
I wanna rock you,
And your sweet little soul,
I wanna lay with you,
All night and day,
But you're, you're so far,
So far away
I wanna take you,
Anywhere you wanna go,
I want you to teach me,
What I need to know,
I wanna dance with you,
To your favorite song,
I wanna kiss you,
Tender, warm, and long,
I wanna keep you,
From crying those tears,
I wanna soothe you,
Chase away all your fears,
I wanna hear all,
You have to say,
But you're, you're so far,
So far away,
Say you'll come back to me,
Don't hesitate,
But if you should waver,
You know I'll wait,
Say you'll come back to me,
Don't hesitate,
But if you should waver,
You know I'll wait,
You know I'll wait
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9. |
Shine Your Little Light
02:59
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Your arms,
Are my shelter
They keep me warm and dry
Throughout the cold and rainy, windy night;
Shine your little light;
Your smile,
Makes me smile;
Warms my soul and tells me
Everything is gonna be alright;
Shine your little light;
Whenever I run for cover,
From the demons in the night;
Your flame guides me back home,
Like a candle burning bright;
Your voice,
Sings so sweetly,
Calms my nerves and keeps my
Heart from ever giving into fright;
Shine your little light;
Your touch,
Makes me shiver,
My heart quivers and the
Butterflies inside all take to flight;
Shine your little light;
Whenever I run for cover,
From the demons in the night;
Your flame guides me back home,
Like a candle burning bright;
Shine your little light;
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10. |
Waiting, Wanting
04:14
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And so here we are
What do we make of this moment?
Your light in my eye,
Reflected in the other's world
My hand in your hand
Where you lead me I will follow
Your skin on my skin
Gripping my senses, cold, electric
Lightning, thunder,
Did you ever wonder,
About, tonight,
Gripping each other so tight,
Falling, Rising,
Waves of desire capsizing
Waiting, wanting, You
And so here we are
Shadows and limbs melt together
Hearts beating in time
Keeping rythym with our love
Blood rushing through veins
Crimson rivers of desire
Your breath on my face
Warm and inviting, drawing me closer
Lightning, Thunder,
Did you ever wonder,
About, tonight,
Holding each other so tight,
Falling, Rising,
Waves of desire capsizing,
Waiting, Wanting, you,
Wanting you, wanting you,
Wanting you, wanting you,
And so here we are
Basking in the other's glow
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11. |
In My Worst Season
05:07
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The light on your face leaves a trace of the smile on your lips
The glow on my fingers still lingers from your fingertips
The warmth in my heart gets it's start from the joy in your eyes
Doubts disappear with their fears before I've even realized
I can't help but smile for a while when I think of you
Mind knocked asunder by the wonder of all that is you
The kindness and grace on your face it rubs off on me
You've helped make a man better than I've any right to be
And I love you today more than these words could ever convey
I'll be here for you tomorrow, same as I'm here today
So please say, that you'll stay, and tell me your dreams for awhile
'Cause in my worst season you give me a reason to smile
And when your heart breaks I will take it in these gentle arms
And when your tears cry I will dry them and keep you from harm
When you've had enough when it's rough your burden I will share
When words cannot heal how you feel well, I'll simply be there
Lovers will leave like the leaves but you'll always be near
My life is much sweeter and deeper for having you here
When I think of tomorrow and it's sorrow, you're with me my friend
And thoughts like that lift me and give me a reason to smile again
I stand here grinning like an idiot forr you
Don't need these words to say I adore you
It's in these eyes and these arms when I hold you
I've said it before, but I haven't told you enough
And I love you today more than these words could ever convey
I'll be here for you tomorrow, same as I'm here today
So please say, you'll stay, and tell me your dreams for awhile
'Cause in my worst season you give me a reason to smile
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12. |
There is a Place
04:45
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When I am weary,
When I am numb,
When my eyes are stained red from the tears,
That no longer come;
When I feel troubled,
Lie awake in my bed;
When my flaws and my fears take control,
Take hold in my head;
There is a place,
A peace that I find;
My heart beats so easy and the worry
Escapes from my mind
Now this ain't no church,
Or of godly design;
But that sweet sound sure as hell feels like,
A touch of the devine;
I don't shout at the heavens,
To make myself heard,
If no one is listenin',
I'll write my own word;
And this word don't give a damn,
If you're sinner or saint,
Righteous or wicked,
Heathen or saved,
A pretty young thing,
Or a man,
With one foot in the grave;
When I'm frustrated,
When my thoughts scream;
When I'm scared, sad, and alone - more often
Than it might seem;
When I am burdened,
With questions of worth;
When I question my worth to the world,
When I need a rebirth;
There is a place,
A peace that I find,
Safe from all the doubts that plague me,
In heart and in mind;
Now this ain't no church,
Or of godly design;
But that sweet sound sure as hell feels like,
A touch of the devine;
I don't shout at the heavens,
To make myself heard,
If no one is listenin',
I'll write my own word;
And this word don't give a damn,
If you're sinner or saint,
Righteous or wicked,
Heathen or saved,
A pretty young thing,
Or a man,
With one foot in the grave;
With one foot in the grave.
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Scott E. Wells Fargo, North Dakota
Scott's lyrics are heavily influenced by the story tellers his Dad listened to on their many road trips to their favorite fishing destinations. Scott currently resides and records in Fargo, North Dakota.
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