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It's All Sound
04:25
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2. |
The Best Complex
04:36
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All this lift, and we can't get off the ground.
All these instruments, and we can't make a sound, no.
All these colors babe, and we're no work of art, no.
All this chemistry, and we can't make a single spark, no.
(CHORUS)
But I won't complain, ya know,
no I'm not even mad,
even at our worst you're still the best problem I ever had.
I'd bet my bottom dollar on us every time,
even when it's easy,
it's the best complex I'll ever find.
Well I've been listening, but I can't name that tune.
Daily grinding it, but I won't be clocked out any time soon.
I think about it (think about it) but I ain't had one good thought,
so preoccupied with all the things we're not.
(CHORUS)
Find, ooh ooh, you're the best complex I'll ever
find, ooh, ooh
(CHORUS)
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3. |
Memory Lane
04:03
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Sit for a spell, tell me a story.
Could you make it about the one I'm adoring?
I wanna see a mental image clear enough to kiss,
I've missed someone before, but never quite like this
'Cause the longing lingers like their skin under my fingers
(CHORUS:)
So won't you string me along,
'cause I only feel strong when I'm crying.
Lemme get it all out, then without any doubt I'll be flying.
And it feels the same when I hear their name,
so send me off to memory lane.
I gotta push play but I keep rewinding,
it's the state that I'm in, I need some reminding.
I don't need pictures or descriptions,
just a day will be fine.
Oh, all the smiles bleed together but the
vision stays defined
and the calm comes over every curve and every corner
(CHORUS)
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4. |
Honey
03:46
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You can forget about the trouble.
You can forget the time.
There won't be any interruptions
when your hand's in mine.
You won't be worried 'bout your money;
you won't lose a dime.
Just keep your arms around me
all together
and we're gonna find
(CHORUS)
Honey when the world goes sour
Islands when the oceans rise
Sparks when we all lose power
Heat when the sun dies
Light when the darkness covers
Steady when they shake the floor
Clarity in mouths of madness
Love when the world's at war
It's in the rhythm of the moment.
It's in the tempo of life
(it's in the tempo of life)
It's in the key of "gee, I never made
a memory with you I didn't like"
and we can listen to the cadence
or go and join the parade.
As long as I'm in step with you I know
I'll truly have it made, like
(CHORUS)
Honey when the world goes,
oh when the world goes
when the world goes
(sour)
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5. |
From the Clouds
04:24
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Doesn't matter how much you start if you've got no follow-through,
and if you can't be humble then this world's gonna humble you.
No, you're never gonna go the distance on a tank that needs refueled,
doesn't matter what style you wear if you can't walk in someone else's shoes.
(PRE CHORUS:)
Life can get a little stressful, life can knock you out,
there's always gonna be a bigger fish somewhere swimmin' about,
but life can be astounding, life can be survived.
There's always gonna be a someone standing at your side.
(CHORUS:)
It might be (someone you just met yesterday)
It might be (someone from miles and miles away)
It might be (someone who does not know your name)
It might be (someone who loves you all the same)
We're all tumbling kindred spirits reaching out for something bright,
it's a vast connection and it cannot be denied.
We think we see a picture as big as can be found,
but we're all still filled with wonder when we look down from the clouds.
(PRE CHORUS)
(CHORUS)
Look around you now,
look around you now...
(CHORUS)
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6. |
Silhouette
03:54
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Looks like somebody needs a tour guide,
I'm calling shotgun honey, you drive.
Even in silhouette, you're so fine,
I bet you're sitting on a goldmine.
Showtime,
I'll rock this mic now if you don't mind,
my mode of being is your delight,
my inspiration is your outline.
(PRE CHORUS)
You're so illuminated,
I must've skipped that class, so baby get me educated.
(CHORUS)
Hey, you're as addictive as a (cigarette)
my affection's what you're (gonna get)
Jump off that wall, I want it all, I see you dancin' with your
(silhouette, silhouette)
Hey, you look as deadly as a (cigarette)
my attention's what you're (gonna get)
Jump off that wall, I want it all, I see you dancin' with your
High tops and your Bloomingdale's,
you name the price, I"ll buy it wholesale
I'm just a standard-issue female,
go ask the devil in the details.
Hot damn,
you bring the spotlight I'll bring my band,
we'll rock it all the way to Cleveland,
don't need LeBron to make a song slam.
(PRE CHORUS)
(CHORUS)
Zoned out and staring at your smooth projection,
so far from caring that I've lost direction.
Your frame, it sways and changes my perception,
your tango light, it's got me shadow dancing.
(CHORUS)
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7. |
Midas
03:28
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iKIURlh0_8
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8. |
Ain't Gotta Get Bent
03:50
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You want something and a lot of it,
wanna chalk up a lofty accomplishment,
stone cold, like a boss, just rockin' it, say (yeah)
You want everyone to flock to it,
you're gonna gotta be a lot more than confident,
gettin' bad like Mike, moonwalking it, say (yeah)
You want a high trajectory? You're gonna need a
quality that's complimentary,
get futuristic, next century, say (yeah)
Lock it in like it's meant to be,
just give it a listen, it's a reverie,
get lost in the dance when you find the beat, say (yeah)(
(CHORUS)
Put some shake on those shoulders, we're gonna shimmy off that stress,
let's get that attitude adjusted, sweeten up that salty mess.
Ya ain't gotta get bent (outta shape) (4x)
It's hard to live when you're livid, hard to party when you pout,
let's get the best of you on that dancefloor,
and let me hear you shout
"Ya ain't gotta get bent" (outta shape) (4x)
You wanna take a break well, make the time
you wanna live the life, just give it a try.
You wanna beat the heat, or turn the tide?
You wanna walk the walk, forget the steps, 'cause on this song we slide.
It's not a lot but what we've got is good,
you wanna make the most of this, you should.
It isn't where you go, it's how you move,
so get ready everybody, here comes round two!
(CHORUS)
I see you bending, why's everybody bending?
Ya'll keep that up, those backs gonna need mending,
and I caught ya slouching, all pent up and grouching,
ya'll might look mighty out of place when we all start bouncing.
You've got that tension from your toes on up,
just let it go little by little.
You might know of this rug I cut,
unravel it riddle by riddle.
We're all about that old-school strut,
no getting all rigid permitted,
now overflow that funky cup (woo!) I'mma tell ya what to do:
(CHORUS)
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