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We put years into it
Found our own way through it
Had our differences on when to follow rules
Never did we say, "screw it"
No one could say we blew it
Though sometimes it feels we're sinking in the deep end of the pool
But baby, we've got to own it
Whenever it tears, we've sewn it
Cradle it in our hands just like a precious jewel
Maybe we're tired from it
But we must overcome it
Because there's nothing more important than you and I building this school
There's nothing I'd rather do
Than spend every morning, afternoon, and night with you
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We don’t talk about it, though we may have tried many times before
Keep dancing around it, the answer’s in our hearts not on the floor
Live with or live without it, no matter what you’ve got always need some more
If we can’t find a way around it, what the hell we talking for?
Kicking, screaming on the floor
There’s too much darkness not to shine a light
And far too many people living for a fight
Big picture is hard to see
No matter what one believes
Through all the catastrophe
We losing our empathy
And just because that’s how it’s been it doesn’t make it right
These suppression tactics are nothing new, they’re old as time itself
Realize the fact is enough of us are sick of living hell
We all need more practice standing up for those who need our help
If you’re free of shackles are you helping somebody else?
Leave our differences on the shelf
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Do U Know It
03:53
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What's that sound
Feet are on the ground
And you know
I don't know, do u know it?
Straight downtown
Pedal to the ground
Gonna blow, go below
Gonna show it
Is it a question of your resolve
Looking forward or turning back, my friend
Are you strong enough to get involved
Baby, when the hammer hits the flint
I guess we're gonna have to wait and see
If you walk or if u gonna run
Nothin' ever keeping up with me
I'm a bullet out the barrel of a gun
and I say
What's that sound
Feet are on the ground
And you know
I don't know, do u know it?
Straight downtown
Pedal to the ground
Gonna blow, go below
Gonna show it
What's that sound
Feet are on the ground
And you know
I don't know, do u know it?
Pound by pound
The tower coming down
When it go
Then you don't get below it
Wear that crown
Leader of the town
If you want it to grow
Gotta hoe it
Straight downtown
Pedal to the ground
Gonna blow, go below
Gonna show it
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While it seems so clear to you and me
That what we need is unity
There is so much fighting in the street
It’s been going on for years, not weeks
How warm it could be and so serene
If we could finally find some peace
And bring all of our hearts together
Just because you’re wrong doesn’t mean I’m right
If we don’t agree we don’t need to fight
You could like Dire Straits and Rapper’s Delight
It’s not enough just to be polite
In the darkness, shine a light
There’s a throne on top of a billion’s plight
What we need is to bring our hearts together
Jesus tried, he was slain
To reach our hearts, not just our brains
Now did you miss the point, because now you say
We should kill and divide all in his name
Preaching and doing are not the same
It’s no way to live with regret and shame
Can we just bring our hearts together?
It’s a noble concept, to be sure
You’re only as rich as the poorest poor
How much suffering can you endure?
Will you spread the cancer while you hide the cure?
Nostalgia is a tested lure
So for this, our next reunion tour
We’re gonna bring all of our hearts together
Find your voice and sing it loud
Build something of which you are proud
There’s no better time to start than now
Before all that’s left is a funeral shroud
The power of many has been avowed
The road once snowed in just got plowed
Now, let’s bring all of our hearts together
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"Boys will be boys"
Fuck that fucking noise
Did it slip your mind that you always have a choice?
Yeah, I know she's sexy, but she ain't your sex toy
Little boy, why don'tcha be a man?
Men will be men
And women we will defend
It's not that they're incapable, but because they're our friends
Empathy, respect, love, and honor we must send
I'll say it again, men will be men
Boys will be boys
And pigs will be pigs
The wider the mire, the deeper we've got to dig
Uncover the offenders and lock 'em in the brig
The system's rigged, but men will be men
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How many fresh coats of paint is it gonna take to make this shack feel like a home?
Foundation is sinking fast, never gonna last, it's past its prime now, don'tcha know?
There's no need to complicate things for the sake of making everything move slow
Now we gotta
Move on before we have no place to go
Change the channel from this awful reality show
Why you wanna put lipstick on another pig to dig yourself another hole?
Is your head as hard as a brick? Is it really thick? I'm sick, so I'm gonna load a bowl
No matter how you dress it, it's still a load of shit, so sit down, shut your damn lie-hole
Now we gotta
Move on before we have no place to go
Change the channel from this awful reality show
Try to blame try to shame me
But I know exactly what I've done
I move safely
Safety is just a thing of the past
Catch a movie making violence not seem so bad
I'm done
And life can be a sonofagun
And speaking of guns, I'm never carrying one
Laws need to change
I'm tired of burying sons and daughters
Won't be marrying one, doesn't sound like much fun
Now we gotta
Move on before we have no place to go
Change the channel from this awful reality show
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My Heart
04:11
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I don't know what to do to make it better
When everything I say just makes it worse
So I came down here to write this letter
But I thought I'd sing it to you first
I decided to sing it to you first
You've got my heart
To the end from the start
Through the light and dark
You've got my heart
This was never something I took lightly
Nothing heavier than your tears
Making sure you're wrapped in my love nightly
Hoping you can feel it far and near
Not trying to be anywhere but here
You've got my heart
To the end from the start
Through the light and dark
And if that darkness becomes too much
And you can't even feel my touch
Oh, these clumsy hands were in no shape carry the weight of your heart
But baby, you kept us both from drowning in tears
You've got my heart
To the end from the start
Through the light and dark
'Til death do us part
You've got my heart
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Simon's Song
04:03
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Came into the world on the shortest day
Even though the night was long, you were worth the wait
If you're feeling frightened take my hand
Your momma and your daddy are always here for you, little man
And we understand
Simon
Wake up in the morning, the sun is new
No need for a frowny-face when the sky is so blue
It's all for you
Simon
Son, when you get older we'll be there
Giving you support and we'll always let you know we care
Here for you in dark and your happy times
Making sure you're healthy in your body, soul, and mind
So you can shine
Simon
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Lily
03:57
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You laugh you cry
You crawl and climb
And I'm amazed by just how much you've grown
Your father, mother, and brother all love you
And we'll never ever let you feel alone
Lily, Lily
Smiles at everything
Lily, Lily
Makes everyone sing
Lily, Lily
The joy that you bring
Lily, Lily
Makes everyone sing
If you fall we'll be there
Pick you up 'cause we care
Yeah your family's here to guide you along
You can choose in this life
Between happiness and strife
Try to separate the right from the wrong
Lily, Lily
Smiles at everything
Lily, Lily
Makes everyone sing
Lily, Lily
The joy that you bring
Lily, Lily
Makes everyone sing
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There are people in our lives there for a season
You could wake up tomorrow and find they have gone
And the rest of the world could have a breakdown of reason
But don’t get me wrong
Keep plugging away, still looking for the right answer
To a question that stopped being asked so long ago
And time feels like it keeps slipping faster and faster
But where, oh where does it go?
It’s not there, it’s not here
And you can draw your own conclusions
All this fear, don’t be scared,
There’s more than one way to start a revolution.
Different sides to every story
Depends on who is taking all the glory
So don’t let me down
You can turn to the east, and wait for the sunrise
Even though it wasn’t long ago it set in the west
It never fails, when it finally comes, it will still be a surprise
So please don’t forget
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I couldn't keep you in my bed last night
Because you want to see the Northern Lights
You'd always heard they were quite the sight
Green electricity burning bright
Someone posted, or someone said
It could've been Jimmy, but it might've been Fred
Look up tonight, don't just lie in bed
If you're lucky, see the sky glowing green and red
And then you can finally say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey
I just saw the Northern Lights"
Looked out the window, they weren't there
No matter how long I stood and stared
I understand that they're kinda rare
But who else is gonna care about a solar flare
But I've got you to hold me near
Every day of every week and every month of the year
And with our flower, that little hurricane, and the deer
This ship we can learn to steer
To a place where we can say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey
I just saw the Northern Lights"
"Hey, hey, hey, hey, I just saw the Northern Lights"
I want to see them
I know you feel that way, too
But if I had to choose right now
I swear I'd just want to lie in bed with you
With you
With you, you, you, you
And now we can finally say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey
I just saw the Northern Lights"
"Hey, hey, hey, hey I just saw the Northern Lights"
"Hey, hey, hey, hey I just saw the Northern Lights"
"Hey, hey, hey, hey I just saw the Northern Lights"
"Hey, hey, hey, hey I just saw the Northern Lights"
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