1. |
Need It Now
03:43
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I Need It Now
Lyrics by Tom Toles
This time was to be different
But the sideways look in your eyes
Is telling me you're still not ready
Anyway, big surprise
When I ask you what happened
You just raise an eyebrow
But I just gotta tell you
I think I need it now
Yeah I'm tired of standing here
Just waiting for the late train
There is always a good reason
And hey you can explain
Now here come the excuses
But always somehow
Your a train of all cabooses
I need it now
Anyhow, I need it now
Anyhow, I need it now
You're in no hurry
But please allow
I'm starting to worry
Because I need it now
Anyhow, I need it now
Just somehow, I need it now
I avow, I need it now
I and thou, I need it now
You ask for patience
But please allow
Not part of my equatience
I need it now
Anyhow I need it now
Anyhow, I need it now
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2. |
Come Closer
03:11
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Come Closer,
Lyrics By Tom Toles
Close-er Close-er
Close-er Close-er
Don't stand out there a thousand miles away
Move in I got something to say
Show me that you're feeling the attraction
Cuz over here we'll start a chain reaction
Bring your heart Ever near
Move your body Over here
Come closer, so near and yet so far from me, come closer
A small divide, just step across come closer
Come closer, my candle flame is flickering, come closer
The flame is saying to the moth come closer
Close-er Close-er
Close-er Close-er
Maybe life is like a side-view mirror
And you're really closer than you appear
But from where I sit you look so very far
The door is open, come get in the car
Slide on in Oh so near
I'll put it in Fifteenth gear
Come closer, so near and yet so far from me, come closer
A small divide, just step across come closer
Come closer, my candle flame is flickering, come closer
The flame is saying to the moth come closer
Close-er Close-er
Close-er Close-er
If you listen now you'll hear the ocean waves
They are whispering Come on let's mis- be- have
The moonlight is scattered all about
What's it's telling us? Well let's find out.
Slide on in The water's fine
Move your body Close to mine
Come closer, so near and yet so far from me, come closer
A small divide, just step across come closer
Come closer, my candle flame is flickering, come closer
The flame is saying to the moth come closer
Give in now to the temptation
The flame is now your destination
You are feeling the sensation
The flame is saying to the moth
Shed your cocoon, just take it off
Spreading flames now burning bright
Let’s turn it up throughout the night
The flame is licking your desire
Let’s set the city all on fire.
Come closer
Close-er Close-er
Close-er Close-er
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3. |
George Is My Brother
03:24
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George is My Brother
Lyrics by Tom Toles
George is my brother Him and not no other
He told me about Peter Pan
And took me off to Neverland
He led me into the night sky
puersuaded me that we could fly
But he also liked to hold me down
And pummel me into the ground
And tho I did look up to him
He would tear me limb from limb
George is my brother
Him and not no other
We share nothing other
Than the same dad and mother
I would show him something, he would say
That it's no good so go away
I'd fix it and come back again
But he would be long gone by then
He'd tell me when I'd worked some more
It was better the way it was before
I never was quite good enough
And that is how he made me tough
George is my brother
Him and not no other
Never had no sister
And God, how I've missed her
Time slides away on winter sled
Visions of Rosebud in my head
The pot of rainbow gold he sold me
Was the passageway that the Spectrum told me
We fought like brothers in a fable
He was Cain, I was unAbel
He was not his brother's keeper
He was more like my very own grim reaper
Never-ending everland of quibbling rivalry
Nevermore and evermore of sibling survivalry
Ever grow up? Well chances are slim
But if we ever do I want to be like him
George is my brother George is my brother
George is my brother George is my brother
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4. |
Almost Nothing
03:42
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ALMOST NOTHING
I know it looks bad that she's here with me
Don't jump to a conclusion cuz her hand is on my knee
Careful where you're walking, don't trip over the champagne
Stop yelling for a second and then I can explain
It's not that I'm not listening, it's just hard to hear
"You’re an ass hole..."
She's talking at the same time and her tongue is in my ear
"...I dont need this..."
You're saying that it's wrong that her hand is on my thigh
"...Clearly I mean..."
I'm sure I'd see your point but her tongue is in my eye
"...Almost Nothing"
It's nothing Believe me, it's nothing.
Nothing Almost Nothing
Don't let your imagination get away from you
Big effing deal I'm drinking champagne from her shoe
I can't be on the couch with her? Well that's a lot of crap
Just a matter of convenience that she is on my lap
There was no other chair, just look around
"This is bullshit..."
And anyway it's not my lap if we both are lying down
" ...I don’t need this..."
I was just giving her a hand straightening her skirt
"...Clearly I mean..."
Least I could do since she misplaced her shirt
"...Almost Nothing"
It's nothing Believe me, it's nothing. Nothing Al-most Nothing
This was her idea that's what you're missing
I tried to protest, but it's hard when you're kissing
Things are not always the way that they're seeming
Have you considered that maybe you are dreaming?
"The vibe your picking up is that this is goodbye
I guess that's what it means that my thumb is in my eye"
"Already had a girlfriend a small detail that you
Somehow forgot to mention goodbye i’m leaving too"
So I lose them both. I guess I could say ouch
On the other hand now I get the whole couch
Feels like I'm the victim but I guess I can't complain
They've left me with nothing. Wait they've left me the champagne
Nothing Alone here with nothing
Nothing Almost Nothing
Nothing I'm left here with nothing
Nothing Almost Nothing
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5. |
Take Me To The Beach
03:30
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TAKE ME TO THE BEACH
Drutman
Every summer, it’s always the same
You sit around thinking life is so lame
It’s just a matter of time, before you beseech
A few of your friends to go to the beach
The beach they say is they place to unwind
So leave all your cares and your worries behind
Pack up the car, let the radio groove
And prepare for twenty miles of cars that don’t move
Oh, take me to the beach
Where all the pretty women are just out of reach
How could I have a worry or a care
With all those pretty ladies in just their underwear
Get to the beach, but first you must park
For just fifty dollars, you stay until dark
Then make your way to the sandy-hot sand
But good luck finding a square inch of land
You try to sit down, but you can’t find a spot
Next to a woman who’s sexy and hot
The only place left to settle down
Is next to a grandma of 300 pounds
Yet out in the sun, I almost feel one
With nature and the ocean
But then I feel pain, and I wish it would rain
‘Cause someone forgot his suntan lotion
Oh, take me to the beach
Where all the pretty women are just out of reach
How could I have a worry or a care
With all those pretty ladies in just their underwear
It’s getting quite hot, so you go for a dip
But when you come up, your trunks have jumped ship
It can’t get much worse, it’s the end of the day
So you strut back to sure with your nuts on display
Soon you grow tired, it comes time to leave
Back to those cares that once made you grieve
On the way home, the traffic’s a beast
It sure makes you long for…. A day at the beach
Oh, take me to the beach
Where all the pretty women are just out of reach
How could I have a worry or a care
With all those pretty ladies in just their underwear
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6. |
Only One Time
03:21
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Only One Time
Lyrics by Tom Toles
I asked if you'd dance with me for awhile
If looks could wound you wield a wicked smile
You danced so close but had little to say
I looked at you, but you looked away
How often will you hurt me? Only one time
How often to desert me? Only one time
I guess that's right, you said it's just for tonight
How often will you love me? Only one time.
We were sitting at the bar, at the edge of the abyss
You pulled me close, then you gave me that kiss
I was falling in love, you were getting your kicks
When I ordered a beer, you said I'll have six
How often will you hurt me? Only one time
How often to desert me? Only one time
I guess that's right, you said it's just for tonight
How often will you love me? Only one time.
Your yellow yellow yellow dress, Your yellow yellow hair a mess
The vivid details all about, The yellow door you threw me out
Was it something I said, Or did you just not care?
Or was it because I Would not stop biting your hair?
Like trying to breathe Celestial air
A heavenly view Excep there was nothing there
How often will you hurt me? Only one time
How often to desert me? Only one time
It just seems wrong
Seemed that way all along
How long will it hurt me? Till the end of time
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7. |
Freeloader
03:37
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The Freeloader
Lyrics by Lee Drutman
When I was a young boy, way before I became a man
My papa gave me good advice: be as cheap as you can
Never pay for anything, that you can get for free
And if you save your pennies, you’ll wind up rich like me.
Cuz I’m a free—freeloader baby, and I don’t pay for anything
I’m the guy who pioneered the wedding crash
But I don’t come for the dancing, I come to save some cash
Kiss the bride, enjoy the meal, I’m always on the make
Toast the lovely couple, then I take the cake.
I like to stay with old friends, and friends I hardly know
I like a change of scenery, for about a week or so
Food always tastes better, and I love those mid-day naps
Life can be so wonderful, when you’re mooching off a chap
Cuz I’m a free—freeloader baby, and I don’t pay for anything
A free—freeloader baby, don’t pay for anything
It’s a lovely lifestyle, though heaven knows
It’s a little tricky finding free nice clothes
One day I decided to take until it hurts
I left the store dressing room wearing twenty shirts
Cuz I’m a free—freeloader baby, and I don’t pay for anything
I’m in jail now, but good lord, it’s free room and board
Cuz I don’t pay for anything
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8. |
Terrifying Beauty
04:07
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Terrifying Beauty
Lyrics by Tom Toles
To see her face will paralyze your mind
A voice like the chord you can never find
She directs and you forget your lines
The ones you had rehearsed a thousand times
What She had was just a terrifying beauty
Diabolic blessing or heaven’s curse
Where she glides her flames will leave you frozen
Looks that turn to stone or even worse
Her earrings a pair of black widow spiders
The hourglass a telling bit of art
Her tiny red dress cut at that angle
That runs straight from her thigh right through your heart
What she had was just a terrifying beauty
You can neither look away or ever touch
The darkness of her eyes that look right through you
The sadness of eyes that see too much
Her mouth, your mouth, you search for words to say
When she breathes she takes your breath away
She directs and you just play your role
So near now that she inhales your soul
What she had was just a terrifying beauty
Something you can borrow but not own
You can stay with her tonight until tomorrow
But in the end you'll both be still alone
What she had was just a terrifying beauty
Diabolic blessing or heaven's curse
When she walked in you wondered why she came here
That is, why is she with us here on earth
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9. |
In Style
04:03
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IN STYLE
Toles/Drutman
My light brown hair With blond highlights
You maybe didn't notice Cuz my smile is so bright
Two boxes of whitestrips Means it never fades
But MY eyes are protected In my designer shades
I save my special smile Just for you
But because I'm generous For the other girls too
I look good in the mirror So I just don't see
Why the feedback says Everybody hates me
Chorus
So piss off I am through Kiss off all of you
Maybe I'm to blame that my bridges are aflame
But hey I'm lookin great As I self-immolate
Piss off I am through I may have had no clue
But I will give you My winning smile
As I burn down n style
I waxed my chest Keeps my nipples alert
Left a little tuft To peek out from my shirt
The shirt was expensive And nicely cut
To camouflage A bit of gut
I ride off my Harley Like I don't even care
I don't wear a helmet Cuz it flattens my hair
It's a custom bike With my name embossed
I'm so cool I ride it With my legs crossed
Chorus
I work out at the gym Till my biceps hurt
Don't do my abs Cuz I got that shirt
You were almost useful But you don't know the game
I could have liked you But your friends are so lame
You didn't appreciate me That was a surprise
Crying for myself Burns my gorgeous eyes
You'll miss me now You were all so mean
As I drive into a truck Full of gasoline
Chorus
I was pissed off so I kissed off
I may have been to blame but your friends are still so lame
But hey I did look great when they nailed me in that crate
Piss off I am through but I surely had no clue
But I wear my smile with pride in formaldehyde
As I burn in hell in style
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10. |
Walmart
03:19
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Wal-Mart
Drutman/Toles
Wal-Mart, she lived on the edge of town
She would never be caught hanging around
On Main Street
She’s not that kind of girl
Getting into the outskirts was enough
We sold our soul to buy her stuff
On Rollback
Rollback our lives
Wal-Mart
She’ll give it to you cheap
Her discounts are really deep
But don’t ask her how she gets those low, low prices
Wal-Mart
That Yellow Smiley face
The future of the human race?
How low can you go?
Wal-Mart, she’ll greet you with a smile
Then she’ll lead you down the aisle
And she’ll leave you there
There on Aisle Ten
You just wanted to save a buck
You went in and picked something up
It’s a price you may
Just have to pay
Does Wal-Mart cry at night?
Knows what she’s doin’ just ain’t right
Or is it with pride
She takes us for a ride
Oooo-oooooo
It’s ruthless and cruel
But you’d just be a fool
To let someone else
Take your space on the shelf
You gotta fight back
You gotta attack
It’s the American way
So let us all pay
Wal-Mart
She’ll give it to you cheap
Her discounts are really deep
But don’t ask her how she gets those low, low prices
Wal-Mart
That Yellow Smiley face
The future of the human race?
How low can you go?
How low can you go? How low can you go?
How low can you go? How low can you go?
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11. |
Catapult Love
03:53
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Catapult Love
Lyrics by Tom Toles
I turn the skein of tightened cord
And twist the pinion wheel
Turn the winches on the rope
Check tension on the reel
The bucket strains against the line
Just big enough for me
I climb on in and brace myself
Then I cut it free
So look out below
Through the stratosphere I go
I cut the knot straight through
And catapult myself to you
A thousand fiends upon the walls
their crossbows pointing down
They say you wait for royalty
but I wear no crown
In your tower in the clouds
you won’t let down your hair
Burning oil from cauldrons flows
I’m coming through the air
So look out below
Through the stratosphere I go
I cut the knot straight through
And catapult myself to you
Stone walls a hundred meters high
sea monsters guard the moat
Skulls of suitors on the pikes
over which I’ll float
I may land there right at your feet
or sail over your head
I hope you’ll catch me in your arms
or maybe in your bed
So look out below
Through the stratosphere I go
I cut the knot straight through
And catapult myself to you
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12. |
Different Guy
04:49
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A Different Guy
Lyrics by Tom Toles
You've come to say good morning, or maybe not
Your look is telling me there's something I forgot
I'd have been awake at eight,
if I hadn't slept till noon
I'm not exactly lazy, or I won't be pretty soon
I know I made promises I need to keep
I was up all night worrying I should get some sleep
I can't help but think when I hear you sigh
Things would be right if only I were a different guy
I just need to formulate the plan that's in my mind
And then I can start looking for the tools I never find
I
need to take more time to look at this from every side
I won't make a mistake if I never decide
I know you are wondering what kind of man
Can't plan his work or work without a plan
I can't help but think when I hear you sigh
Things would be right if only I were a different guy
I can see that there are things you need from me
And I can see the guy you would like me to be
I should use my head and not just my heart
May not be enough but I'm hoping it can be a start
You have your doubts, but you know that I believe
That you still love this guy whose heart is on his sleeve
And I think from the beginning that we have known
hat together we are something that we're not when we're alone
I know there are lots of things that I could try
To rearrange myself and be a different guy
A different guy, but if that were really true
I wouldn't be the guy who's so in love with you
I know you are wondering what kind of man
Can't plan his work or work without a plan
I can't help but think when I hear you sigh
Things would be right if only I were a different guy
I can see that there are things you need from me
And I can see the guy you would like me to be
I should use my head and not just my heart
May not be enough but I'm hoping it can be a start
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13. |
Figure Something Out
02:27
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Figure Something Out
By Tom Toles
Woke up on the floor under a table
Sunbeam in my eye said it was dawn
Knew I'd remember who I was by looking at my license
That's when I noticed my wallet's gone.
What to do now? Only one thing to do now
I'll figure something out
I'll figure something out
I'll figure some thing out
Interrogated in a foreign language
The handcuffs, at least, I understand
Trying to remember the Spanish I learned in high school
But it turns out I'm in Uzbekistan
What to do now? Only one thing to do now
I'll figure something out
I'll figure something out
I'll figure some thing out
Into the dungeon I am thrown
In total darkness I am alone
The weasels they come,
and chew on my thumb
but I've whittled a key out of bone
Hanging in a chair from the ceiling
Lowered slowly in a vat of brine
They're about to throw a toaster in here with me
And I'm due home for dinner at nine
What to do now? Only one thing to do now
I'll figure something out
I'll figure something out
I'll figure some thing out
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14. |
Oak Tree
03:11
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Oak Tree
Lyrics by TomToles
Quite the moonlit vision
So lovely in the dark
Smooth and lithe and graceful
Encased in Lethal Bark
It's like fucking an oak tree
Not that I would know
Maybe I expected too much too fast
But did it have to be this slow?
After three hot summers
And three long winters
What do I have to show for it?
Blisters and splinters
It's like fucking an oak tree
At least in one regard
Something looked so simple
Turned out pretty hard
Review the situation
To see what I got
You walk away to better things
I'm stuck in this knot
Like fucking an oak tree
Against the grain
The beautiful thing you showed me
Just a lot of pain
It's like fucking an oak tree
I guess I'll never be free
If someday you return you'll see
All the acorns look just like me.
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15. |
Safe Inside My Mind
05:41
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SAFE INSIDE MY MIND
Drutman/Kehs
Let all your senses unwind
All of your logic redesigned
You are not who
Are what you knew
Come, let me inside your mind
We are not two
You, I, and you
Nothing you think is confined.
Close all your eyes so you can see
How you’ll dance to the end of time with me
Convex reflections
In all directions
Floating upstream where you’ll be
We are not four
No less or no more
Give me the mind to your key
Unplug your head and read the wall
Handwriting turned to chicken scrawl
So strange to untangle
Our maze from this angle
But haven’t we been here before?
Are we now eight?
How things replicate!
When did the world get so small?
Do all your senses divide?
Is it upside down from the side?
Concave dispersions of
Mental perversions
That never collapse when they collide
Now we are one
Soon we’ll be none
Come, we’ll be safe inside my mind
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16. |
Express Myself
03:26
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Express Myself
Lyrics by Tom Toles
I'm sitting here feeling a bit confined
Playing nice?
Well I'm disinclined
Turns out that I got something else in mind
I'm gonna rock out
with my cock out
I'm gonna sing out
with my thing out
I'm gonna funk out
with my junk out
I'm gonna cry out
with my guy out
Inappropriate I am aware
Just needed to get some air
Think what you like, I'm feeling quite debonaire
Gonna shout out
with my trout out
Gonna make out
with my snake out
Gonna chill out
with my dill out
Gonna stand out
with my gland out
Rail out with my nail out
Skip out with my tip out
Call out with a ball out
Tweet out with my meat out
Hold out while I fold out
Hang out with my wang out
Speak out with my teak out
Yeah, I stood out with my wood out
I'm gonna express myself
Not gonna repress myself
Or second-guess myself
I'm gonna express myself
No need to undress myself
Not gonna assess myself
No need to impress myself
Nor even caress myself
Just be more or less myself
I'm gonna express myself
I’ve gotta express myself
I’ve gotta express myself
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17. |
Bombs Away
03:43
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Bombs Away
Lyrics by Tom Toles
You said I had no spine, but you're gonna learn
It's different now, this worm has turned
You'd put me down then do it again
You never thought I'd seek revenge
Guess you thought I liked your scorn
Just don't say that you weren't warned
You never listened to a word I'd say
But it's all right now, it's okay...
Hey Hey, Bombs Away (8)
I looked around and found my nerve
Someone's gonna get what they deserve
You wouldn't let me leave, but I couldn't stay
You placed the order, there's a bill to pay
Your contempt was more than just suggestive
You put the active in passive aggressive
I had a lot of patience, but no more delay
The time has come, today's the day
Hey Hey, Bombs Away (8)
Silent drops like falling rain
Bombs in the air, impending pain
Everything you were demanding
Nothing you remember will be left standing
Pointless envy turned you mean
Your brown eyes changed to a wicked green
The light's gone out blind rage instead
My blue eyes are now burning red
My placid temper you laughed about it
Now here's a reason for you to doubt it
Comes the storm after the calm
I'm Genghis Khan only with the bomb
Hey Hey, Bombs Away (8)
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