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1. |
Secrets
03:35
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Verse 1
It’s Monday morning and my eyes are glued shut
Another dreary week ahead
I’m so sick of this rut
I struggle out of bed
and try to clear the cobwebs from my head
Verse 2
It always seems the same
These choices that I’ve made
but still I cannot see why I should take the blame
I don’t know what to do
so I keep on living with this point of view
Chorus 1
So I’ll keep my eyes open
and I won’t stop hoping
I get what I believe
We keep looking everywhere but inside us
So I’ll change my perspective
be a little less selective
Our world’s what we perceive
so, take a look around
and see all those secrets to be found
Verse 3
You keep on searching but for what you do not know
So many different ways that they tell you how to go
Still, you don’t make up your mind
it’s easier to put this far behind…
Chorus 2
So keep your eyes open
and don’t stop hoping
you get what you believe
you keep looking everywhere but inside you
so change your perspective
be a little less selective
your world’s what you perceive
so, take a look around
and see all those secrets to be found
Bridge 1
It’s up to us again
The only way to win
Believing is seeing
It’s our mind that we’re freeing
As it’s drawing near
Let yourself feel the fear
Feel your blood pumping faster
only then are you it’s master
Chorus 3
So we’ll keep our eyes open
and won’t stop hoping
We get what we believe
We keep looking everywhere but inside us
so we should change our perspective
be a little less selective
Our world’s what we perceive
so, take a look around
and see all those secrets to be found
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2. |
Yesterday's Gain
04:46
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Verse 1
Hold on to the sorrow
Bask in all the pain
Give up on tomorrow
It’s yesterday’s gain
Verse 2
No matter where you search
It’s always there to see
(If) you’re sure it’s always there
then there it will always be
Just understand it’s nature
and how it came to be
Chorus 1
You walk through the crowd
and it drags you down
Your feet sinking in the ground
(The) weight on your back
and you start to crack
without making a single sound
It’s just more of the same
it’s yesterday’s gain
Verse 3
You can focus on your feelings
Just don’t lose control
If it’s bottled up inside
then it’s bound to take its toll
Feel it in your bones
Feel it in your veins
Honesty within
will help relieve the strain
Just focus on tomorrow
remove yesterday’s pain
Chorus 2
You walk through the crowd
and it drags you down
Your feet sinking in the ground
(The) weight on your back
and you start to crack
without making a single sound
Live in the past
It will not last
When the future’s losing fast
it’s yesterday’s gain
Chorus 3
You walk through the crowd
and it drags you down
Your feet sinking in the ground
(The) weight on your back
and you start to crack
without making a single sound
Live in the past
It will not last
Live in the past
It’s growing fast
It’s just more of the same
it’s yesterday’s gain
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3. |
Plans
03:44
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Verse 1
So I ran into God
Thought I would brag about all my plans
and he started to laugh
Said I was such a funny man
and then he walked away
Seems he had nothing more to say
Verse 2
Well, ain’t it a bitch
I thought I had done everything all right
How could I have known?
I guess I must be such a funny sight
God, can you throw me a bone?
(or) Do I have to handle this alone?
Chorus 1
I was going to be a singer
I was going to be a movie star
But I ended up here
Well, so much for plans
Verse 3
So I went on my way
tried to follow through with my goals
I was sure I was right
sure that my plans didn’t have any holes
Time’s always slipping away
Before you know it, it’s a brand new day
Chorus 2
I was going to be famous
I was going to be a household name
But I ended up here
Well, so much for plans
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4. |
Good For You
04:10
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Verse 1
You know I see your posts each and every day
It seems you always have something new to say
You know I live to see your food
or read that you’re proud of your attitude
Chorus 1
You’re so quick to show the world just what you do
well good for you
good for you
Verse 2
You tell me you hate the Christians
You say you hate the Jews
You’re quick to tell everyone that the Muslims are no use
Atheists will burn – they got no excuse
your memes so it seems border on abuse
Chorus 2
You have no doubt that what you say is true
Well good for you
good for you
Bridge
I know you wanna be the selfie queen
summing up yourself in a clever meme
Spilling your opinions like a can of beans
No one cares just what you think
Who do you think should be the president?
Which movie star do you think is heaven-sent?
Are you just fishing for a compliment?
Is your life that far down in the sink?
Verse 3
Republicans are vile. At least that’s what you say
Democrats you hate in each and every way
Yell at anyone who disagrees
vitriolic rants and the 9th degree
Chorus 3
You can’t wait to tell the world that you’re red or blue
Well, good for you
good for you
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5. |
Picnic
02:58
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Verse 1
I know
Let’s have a picnic today
the sun is out so whaddaya say?
We’ll escape from the world
and you can be my girl
No need
To think of all the hurt and the pain
It’s no fun besides what can we gain?
We’ll pretend it’ll be alright
Such a wonderful sight!
Chorus 1
Life is so much better with our heads in the sand
no need for reality
That’s just fine with me
It’s just so easy when you don’t understand
and that’s all I have to say
It’s such a beautiful day!
Verse 2
Look now
at the clouds – they’re so far away
No need to worry about them today
We’re happy and carefree
I’m sure you’ll agree
We won’t let anybody else bring us down
No need to wear that frown
I don’t care what’s in the news
You won’t catch me singing the blues
Chorus 2
No responsibilities to get in the way
Nothing anyone can do
makes a difference to me or you
We won’t let difficulties ruin our day
You won't hear us whine
‘cause we’re feeling just fine
Instrumental
Chorus 3
Life is so much better with our heads in the clouds
no need for reality
That’s just fine with me
If I don’t have to see it
I don’t have to feel it
Ignorance is bliss for me
My oh my! Such a beautiful day!
Don’t let your fears and worries get in the way
I don’t give a damn about truth today
I just pretend it’s ok
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6. |
Read Between The Lines
03:56
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Verse 1
I know I leave the lights on
in every room I go
I know I talk too much
telling you what you don’t care to know
I interrupt you when you’re reading
I just seem to forget
I know I can be a nervous wreck
still you haven’t left me yet
Chorus 1
I know we don’t buy flowers too often maybe
and as for Valentines…..
If I want to know how much you love me
I Just read between the lines
Verse 2
I know I like to keep the house so hot
I always feel so cold
I don’t like it when you turn the fan on
I bet that can get old
Chorus 2
I know I don’t say it enough now honey
It should come as no surprise
If you want to know how much I love you
Just read between the lines
Verse 3
Sure, we may drive each other crazy
we each have our own way
but I can think of nowhere else
that I would rather stay
Chorus 3
So when I’m always there for you
I would hope you can surmise
you wanna know how much you mean to me?
Well, just read between the lines
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7. |
Segway
02:27
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Verse 1
I’m riding a Segway
around in the park
I’m riding a Segway
it’s well after dark
They told me it’s easy
“Just think about where you want to go”
Verse 2
I’m riding a Segway
It’s just going on its own
which way am I headed?
I just want to go home!
“You control your direction”
I believe that’s what someone said……
Bridge
Close your eyes and lean forward
you’re going toward your death…..
Verse 3
I’m riding a Segway
and I’m all alone
No one to guide me
I’m so far from home
You can control your direction
At least that’s what someone said…..
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8. |
Alibis
03:19
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Verse 1
It was the perfect crime
The judge and jury bought and sold
and you think you won’t do the time
cause you have the perfect alibi
Just a mental game
prosecution and defense
one and the same
you tell yourself the same old lies
believing in your own disguise
Chorus 1
But don’t be smug with those alibis
They may just turnaround and
kick you in the face
leave you in disgrace
It’s such a dangerous guise
when you are your own alibi
Verse 2
It was the perfect place
no way it could be traced
do you really think you’ve got it made?
secure in your masquerade?
Are you prepared to cross that line?
Fully trust your partner in crime?
Well, I guess you don’t have a choice
since he’s using your own voice
Chorus 2
Beware of death by a 1000 little lies
they’re sure to drive you insane
But don’t be smug with those alibis
They may just turnaround and
kick you in the face
leave you in disgrace
It’s such a dangerous guise
when you are your own alibi
Bridge
No need to give ‘em proof
No need to speak the truth
But don’t let yourself be fooled
cause you’re the only one (who) can make a fool out of you!
Instrumental
Chorus 3
Beware of death by a 1000 little lies
they’re sure to drive you insane
But don’t be smug with those alibis
They may just turnaround and
kick you in the face
leave you in disgrace
Maybe you should think twice
It’s such a dangerous guise
when you are your own alibi
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9. |
Couldn't Let Her Go
03:57
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Verse 1
It’s funny how fast things change from day to day
and still we’re always caught by surprise
One day it rains
and the next thing you know
the sun’s out
One day you have aches and pains
then be so happy you just shout it out
Chorus 1
Then She came into my life
and I couldn’t let her go
No matter how hard I tried
She has full control
Verse 2
Being lonely was just part of being me
and any change was just a fantasy
What can I say?
I never thought I’d see it any other way
It seemed so dark
even standing in the light of day
Chorus 2
Then She came into my life
and I couldn’t let her go
No matter how hard I tried
She has full control
Verse 3
You can tell me that nothing changes
and your future is not so bright
You can tell me that there’s no hope in sight
and then in she comes
like she’s never ever been away
No more gloom and doom
You’re ready for a brand new day
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10. |
NightWing
04:02
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Verse 1
As the sun goes down in the mid sky
and the moon drags us up from our beds
We gaze at our humanity
as our sanity drains away
Eyes locked on that silver light
hypnotic sight erasing all memories of the day
Still we turn astray
no longer in control
is this the way we were destined to be?
Chorus 1
We fly on the nightwing
gliding on wings of fire and hearts of stone
We ride nocturnal winds
searching for that kindred spirit
we fly alone
Verse 2
As that cold wind slaps us
so hard in the face
it will not breach barriers
remove all disgrace
We don’t see the discrepancy
our propensity to ignore the truth
We see our constant flight as a noble fight
to regain our stolen youth
Still we turn astray
no longer in control
is this the way we were destined to be?
Chorus 2
We fly on the nightwing
gliding on wings of fire and hearts of stone
We ride nocturnal winds
searching for that kindred spirit
we fly alone
Chorus 3
We fly on the nightwing
gliding on wings of fire and hearts of stone
We ride nocturnal winds
searching for that kindred spirit
we fly alone
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11. |
Before The Fall
03:30
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Verse 1
You see the storm is coming
but you don’t know just how to feel
It’s not too much to ask yourself
what this means to you
It all depends on what you do
Chorus 1
You see the writing on the wall
But is it the pride before the fall?
Verse 2
Sometimes you ask these questions
sometimes you struggle for some truth
The talking heads, they spout their lies
What can we hope to know?
Strong emotion in a blow by blow
Chorus 2
So, is it the writing on the wall?
Or just the pride before the fall?
Bridge
Thoughts swirling around
Should you bury your head in the ground?
No truth to be found
No one knows a thing
Verse 3
Truth can be so elusive
Free speech – a double-edged sword
We’re in an age where facts devolve
into a world wide web of opinion
As we navigate the highway of misinformation
Chorus 3
Did someone edit the writing on the wall?
Is that their pride before the fall?
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12. |
Think It Over
03:30
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Verse 1
I didn’t mean to hurt you this way
Sometimes the words just flow
even though there’s nothing left to say
I guess the time for talking has passed us today
Verse 2
Remember the last thing you said to me?
that “We’ll never see eye to eye”
Well, I disagree
I think that things are never as hopeless as they seem to be
Chorus 1
Maybe we both can think it over
Maybe we both could see things from a different point of view
We owe each other after everything we’ve been through
Verse 3
I know you said there’s no going back
I know you said we can’t make up for what we lack
but I think that you are just stating opinion as fact
Verse 4
Don’t tell me we can’t work things out
this silence that we’re living in is louder than a shout
Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about
Chorus 2
Maybe we both can think it over
Maybe we both could see things from a different point of view
We owe each other after everything we’ve been through
Bridge
The tears and laughter
lovemaking after
Don’t throw it all away
(Think it over)
The ease and comfort
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13. |
How Can We Believe?
04:43
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Verse 1
How can you be so certain?
How can you profess to have no doubts?
You live your life of contradiction
Is that what you are all about?
I know it must be so easy
The answers all become so clear
Why bother questioning your choices
when that(questioning) brings you constant fear
Chorus 1
How can we believe?
When they come at us with hatred and with malice?
It's easy to deceive
and hide behind the words of other pious men
Verse 2
The sins of the Father
the patterns of the son
Such powerful reinforcement
The framework of everything you’ve done
Chorus 2
How can we believe?
When they come at us with hatred and with malice?
It's easy to deceive
and hide behind the words of other pious men
There is no reprieve
from the judgment and misguided fears of others
Determined to believe
In their ill-conceived myopic views of sin
Verse 3
How can you be so certain? (The sins of the Father)
How can you profess to have no doubts? (the patterns of the son)
You live your life of contradiction (Such powerful reinforcement)
Is that what you are all about? (The framework of everything you’ve done)
Chorus 3
How can we believe?
When they come at us with hatred and with malice?
It's easy to deceive
and hide behind the words of other pious men
There is no reprieve
from the judgment and misguided fears of others
Determined to believe
In their ill-conceived myopic views of sin
How can we believe?
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14. |
If Only
04:59
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Verse 1
If only I could sleep in each day of the week
If only I could learn to turn the other cheek
If only I could find it in myself to dress oh so chic
If only I could make myself watch the nightly news
If only I could take a walk in everybody’s shoes
Then maybe I could find a cure for all the world’s blues
Chorus 1
It’s always been the same old story
No allegories; just keep it simple here
Verse 2
If only I could lose as much weight as I would like to lose
If only I could get out of paying my dues
If only I could never ever have to schmooze
If only I could just erase all my flaws
If only I could fight for some noble cause
Then maybe I could finally impress the in-laws
Chorus 2
It’s always been the same old story
No allegories I fear
(Just keep it simple here)
It seems we choose to always be so lonely
too many “If onlys” for any god to hear
Bridge
So many regrets
so little time
How will I get around
this mountain of my own design
Verse 3
If only I could see the me that everyone sees
If only I’d remember to always say please
If only I could always feel the ocean breeze
If only I could have steak every single night
If only I could be a hero and win every fight
Then maybe I could take all the wrongs and make them right
Chorus 3
It’s always been the same old story
No allegories I fear
(It’s way too simple here)
No revelations are to be forthcoming
(still) the truth is becoming clear
(so give a hearty cheer)
It seems we choose to always be so lonely
too many “If onlys” for any god to hear
Outtro
If only I could learn to fly
(If only)
If only I’d never have to try
(If only)
If only I could know the truth
(If only)
If only I could find the proof
(If only)
If only I could find a friend (If only I only could never be lonely)
(If only) (If only I only could never be lonely)
If only it will never end (If only I only could never be lonely)
(If only) (If only I only could never be lonely)
If only I could speak Chinese (If only I only could never be lonely)
(If only) (If only I only could never be lonely)
If only I could wipe out all disease (If only I only could never be lonely)
(If only) (If only I only could never be lonely)
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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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