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Second Hand Love
04:24
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Verse 1
Meeting you seemed like a dream
The best of times or so it would seem
It was too late when I realized
The best times you’ve had
weren’t with me
Chorus 1
I never needed your second-hand love
I know I’m not the only one you’re thinking of
I never needed your second-hand love
Verse 2
The door’s open
Are you’re asking me in?
Will we have room to explore
or be too cramped to begin?
If it’s not clear to you right away
That’s answer enough for me to say:
Chorus 2
“I never needed your second-hand love
I know I’m not the only one you’re thinking of”
I never needed your second-hand love
Bridge
You say you love me
put none above me
but I know it’s not that way
all the times you said
I was the only one to make you feel this way
I should have known the truth from the very first day
Chorus 2
I never needed your second-hand love
I know I’m not the only one you’re thinking of
I never needed your second-hand love
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2. |
Holiday
05:10
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Verse 1
Juliana was the local saint
She knew she had her head on straight
She always had everything well under control
She always said she had the perfect life
She’s always been the perfect wife
but, like all lies, both of these are taking their toll
Chorus 1
She packs her bags
Heads out of the house with no place in her mind
Who knows what she’ll find
On her holiday
She’s on a holiday
Verse 2
Jeff heads home from a trying day
It seems he always feels this way
He’s looking forward to his Scotch with dinner tonight
He sees the driveway, but the house is dark
He rolls to a stop; puts his car in “Park”
anger rises as he readies himself for a fight
Chorus 2
But when he gets inside, Juliana's gone
He can’t hear a sound
no place to be found ‘cause she’s on a holiday
She’s well on her way
Bridge
No more being just a wife
no more of the pain
No more listening to her cry
No more of his shame
No more of the endless fights
Breaking plates again and again
She’s gone as the castle’s falling down on her holiday
Verse 3
Juliana felt a little faint
cause she knew she finally had her head on straight
For once in her life, she knew it was under control
She was done with the “perfect” life
She would never again be just a wife
She knew that she was right deep down in her soul
Chorus 1
Cause She packed her bags
Headed out of the house with no place in her mind
Who knows what she’ll find
On her holiday
She’s on a holiday
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3. |
He's Made His Bed
04:25
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Verse 1
He said “I Do” Over 60 years ago
Now he still wonders if she is the one
But he’s made his bed, he’ll lie in it
and sometimes he will cry in it alone, All alone
Verse 2
He has 4 children that he loves with all his heart
and he takes every chance to tell them so
but actions can belie the words
and little hurts can often take their toll, take their toll
Chorus 2
He always likes to fly around
Doesn’t like to stay long on the ground
Then one day his plane goes up
And never comes down
Verse 2
As the years go by; the children are all grown
dishonesty and love go hand in hand
Choices can be criticized; it’s always easy for blame to be thrown, to be thrown
Chorus 1
He always likes to fly around (round, round,round,round)
Doesn’t like to stay long on the ground (round,round,round)
Then one day his plane goes up
And never comes down
Verse 3
And, in the end, all the children gather ‘round
They love him and they just want him to know
He’s made his bed, he’ll lie in it
At least he will not die in it alone
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4. |
Never Say Fail
04:15
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Verse 1
Some folks will try to tell you that you can’t touch the sky
They say that you’re going to fail so why even try
Well, don’t you listen to them ‘cause they sure don’t listen to you
and nothing you can say will change their point of view
How can you learn to succeed if you don’t try again
Chorus 1
Never say fail
You can go against their objections
Never say fail
Don’t be a victim of misperceptions
It’s not a failure if you choose to learn from your mistakes
Verse 2
Some folks will try to tell you that you’re not worth a damn
They say that you’re a joke and that you’re life’s a sham
Well, don’t you listen to them ‘cause they sure don’t listen to you
and nothing you can say will change their judgment of you
But they can’t stop you if you go out and try it again
Chorus 2
Never say fail
It’s alright to seek perfection
Never say fail
Don’t be afraid of a little rejection
It’s not a failure if you choose to learn from your mistakes
Bridge
It’s always been the same and they will always try to tear you down
But, if you never play the game, they will not stick around
Chorus 3
Never say fail
Who gives a damn about their objections?
Never say fail
Don’t be a victim of misperceptions
You’ll never learn if you don’t force yourself back up again
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5. |
All That She Sees
03:34
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Verse 1
Sometimes the past comes tumbling back to me
Changing my perspective
Making it hard to see
Sometimes I can still feel her arms around me
She’s got me in a choke hold and I’m crying for some release
Verse 2
Give me hope
Give me shelter from the pain inside my head
but I don’t need your dead presidents
I need your love Instead
Chorus 1
But she truly believes that what she’s doing is right
to help me through the night
and that’s all that she sees
Verse 2
Traditions handed down
Continuing the line
Reactionary love and anger
The same story every time
Chorus 2
But she truly believes that what she’s doing is right
to help me through the night
and that’s all that she sees
Bridge
Fear and paranoia
That’s a glimpse inside her head
but it’s not hate I feel for her
but pity and love instead
Verse 3
Another scotch and soda
another shift in her mood
always assuming she’s right
assuming she’s understood
Chorus 3
But she truly believes that what she’s doing is right
to help me through the night
and that’s all that she sees
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Verse 1
So many years ago, I dreamed a young man’s dreams
Impatient for the clock to give me what I’d need
So sure the future’d bring the greener grass to seed
I was so god-damned naïve
fickle hopes and aspirations
Change is constant as they all will tell you
non-committal inspirations
Get you nothing at all
Verse 2
And now it seems that I am repeating my old themes
wishing for the past to give me my old dreams
Losing weight or growing hair – just empty schemes
My youth – a long forgotten meme
Old age brings exasperation
and we see the past through filtered lenses
Despite all my perspiration
It’s never quite the same
Verse 3
Whether looking forward or living in the past
It all comes down to the fact that nothing really lasts
No matter what you try or illusions you might cast
At best you’re flying at half mast
It’s time we have this realization
That change is constant as they all will tell you
non-committal inspirations
Get you nothing at all
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7. |
Let Me In
04:29
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By David McHenry
Verse 1
I sit here staring at your folded arms
wishing you would let me in
they cross your heart to block out any prying eyes
If only I could prove my love
hoping you would let me in
then maybe you could see through my disguise
Verse 2
I see a room of empty stares
wishing they would let me in
small talk and empty promises fill the air
Daily wishes on a dotted line
designed not to let me in
barriers of ink and white-out to ensnare
Chorus 1
Staycations and hollow days
passing time in a number of ways
they'd hear my voice through the muddled din
if they just would let me in
Bridge
I see the world from the outside
My deepest thoughts I will confide
Just a word to a desperate ear
wipes away all the doubt and fear
These broken feelings are wearing thin
The need for love is my only sin
Could you please just let me in?
Verse 3
Voices call out from a cold dark place
not sure if I will let them in
It’s easier not to give but to receive
If only I could take the first step
I wish I could just let them in
Solutions so simple yet so hard to believe
Chorus 2
Staycations and hollow days
passing time in a number of ways
Voices heard through the muddled din
wishing someone would just let them in
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8. |
I Don't Care
02:54
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Verse 1
You see the me that you want to see
Even though it only slightly resembles me
but I don’t care
You hear the tone that you want to hear
doesn’t matter if it’s truth or something near
Why take the time to see it right
when it’s easier to turn it into a fight?
I don’t care ‘cause you won’t listen to me
I don’t care it don’t matter to me
Verse 2
Why take a look
at what you think you know?
Why change your plans, you’ll go where you want to go
Simplicity is what I’m talkin’ ‘bout
You’ve got this. It’s already worked out
I don’t care ‘cause you won’t listen to me
I don’t care it don’t matter to me
Bridge
Just imagine all the times you’re missing out
everything you could have learned
everything you could have seen
You’ve shortchanged yourself, but I don’t care anymore
Verse 3
There is no fight, but you think you’ve won
If I have to tell you honestly, I think I’m done
I don’t care...
Bridge
Just imagine all the times you’re missing out
everything you could have learned
everything you could have seen
You’ve shortchanged yourself, but I don’t care anymore
I don’t care ‘cause you won’t listen to me
I don’t care
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Verse 1
We grew up together
We should have had each other's backs
Instead you spent the time telling me what I lacked
So many small resentments add up to bigger lies
And familial concern is a weapon in disguise
Chorus 1
Shame on you
Can’t you see?
This is not the way life is supposed to be
And still I looked to you
for my self-esteem so…
Shame on you, shame on me
Verse 2
So many times you told me why I didn’t measure up
no matter what I did, It was never enough
Still I never learned, I still needed your applause
It took me way too long and too many final straws!
Chorus 2
Shame on you
Can’t you see?
This is not the way life is supposed to be
And still I looked to you
for my self-esteem so…
Shame on you, shame on me
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10. |
Paralyzed
04:04
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Verse 1
Why am I so afraid?
The band begins to play
Time to dance
I take the stance
But, still I don’t move ....”What was the meter again?”
Verse 2
I must apologize
It would seem I’m paralyzed
feet won’t move
can’t find the groove
You go ahead. I’ll just stand here watching from the sidelines again
Chorus 1
I see you spinning and twirling around
though I sway to the beat, my feet won’t leave the ground
Still I lie to myself and say I will join you in the next round
Verse 3
The waltz has just begun
but is the battle won
in my head?
seems I’m stuck here instead
I was ready to jump in, but my confidence has fled
Chorus 2
In first position but can’t find the floor
I pirouette in place and I head for the door
No matter how many times this happens, I still come back for more
Verse 4
It seems the band is packing up
and the dancing ‘s finally stopped
I stand here
frozen in fear
and I tell myself: “Here I go again”
Chorus 3
I see you spinning and twirling around
I want to join in, but I’m pinned to the ground
Despite all attempts to change, it seems I’m still paralyzed
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Void Contact Nashville, Tennessee
Void Contact is a studio band founded in the mid to late 80's by David McHenry on vocals, keyboards, and drums, and Carter
Scott on vocals, keyboards, and guitars.
They featured a keyboard and vocal rich progressive pop sound.
in 2015 they released “Many Happy Returns”.
and in 2018, “Secrets and Alibis”
Some Musicians who have contributed:
Rick Vito
Dale Russell
John Catchings
Jim Hoke
... more
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