verse

why is an uptight middle aged momma in a business suit 

tryna to be a pop star

bless her heart ain’t it cute

think she a diva

bossy tryna run the show

layin’ down tracks

like she goin’ on the radio

uh oh

i’m cuttin’ loose and letting go 

There ain’t no dream i don’t stake no claim

why over analyze just push play

chorus

it’s all for fun

when’s the last time you did something all for fun

cuz you could

cuz you’re good 

cuz it makes you feel free

who knew a 3 by 3 padded closet and a microphone 

could make my soul soar like a preacher on a megaphone 

oh i’m letting go 

it’s all for fun

i’m havin fun

bridge

why you gotta gloss up and stun like that 

a woman like you shouldn’t floss like that

why you gotta show out and brag like that

don’t you know better than to act like that

chorus

it’s all for fun

when’s the last time you did something all for fun

cuz you could

cuz you’re good 

cuz it makes you feel free

who knew a 3 by 3 padded closet and a microphone 

could make my soul soar like a preacher on a megaphone 

oh i’m letting go 

it’s all for fun

i’m havin’ fun

outro

it’s all for fun

no more to say 

come on push play

let’s have some fun t goes here

verse

an inch thick and only skin deep 

shallow conversation void of meaning

all the words are spoken no one says a thing

i’ll make you feel welcome not understood

you’ll be pleasant and poised in return 

no thought needed raise your glass and take a drink 

pre chorus

let the truth lose when i win

hate the sinner love my sin

make up covers all my scars 

don’t give a damn who you are

let the truth lose when i win

hate the sinner love my sin

make up covers all my scars 

don’t give a damn who you are

chorus

persona sona is is re reality

what you see is is who i chose you see 

an inch thick and and only skin deep

what you see is is who i chose you see 

no one wants to see your pain (see your pain)

don’t you know we’re all the same (all the same)

plant a smile and play the game

wear a mask and let the lies reign

identity

what do see when you look at me oh (when you look at me)

identity

real is somewhere in between

verse

lies i tell they make me stronger 

climb the stairs and survey all my power

well cut suits and cocktail dresses feed my beast 

freedom to fake feels like a prison 

choose your friends just like you choose your demons  

sweet seduction and your sticky in my web 

pre chorus

lies rain down like compliments 

whispered sweetly from my lips 

smile it’s easy wear a frown

stand on your head turn it upside down 

lies rain down like compliments 

whispered sweetly from my lips 

smile it’s easy wear a frown

stand on your head turn it upside down 

chorus

persona sona is is re reality

what you see is is who i chose you see 

an inch thick and and only skin deep

what you see is is who i chose you see 

no one wants to see your pain (see your pain)

don’t you know we’re all the same (all the same)

plant a smile and play the game

wear a mask and let the lies reign

identity

what do see when you look at me oh (when you look at me)

identity

real is somewhere in between

bridge

i know you know

i know you know i know 

i know you know i know 

no one says a thing (no one says a thing oh)

i know you know (no one says a thing)

i know you know i know (no one says a thing oh)

i know you know i know 

no one says a thing (oh)

chorus

persona sona is is re reality

what you see is is who i chose you see 

an inch thick and and only skin deep

what you see is is who i chose you see 

no one wants to see your pain (see your pain)

don’t you know we’re all the same (all the same)

plant a smile and play the game

wear a mask and let the lies reign

identity (identity)

what do see when you look at me oh (when you look at me)

identity

real is somewhere in between

verse

you texted twice no surprise oh i think that's cute

i'll hit you back when i get time

or whenever i feel like it

must be so nice having others at your beck and call

just don't mistake me for that kind

i’ll never fall for it

pre chorus

how bout i unplug and just leave for the day

no dm’s or calls there's just music to play

just mindin' my business out here on my own

sorry there's nobody home

chorus

i'm just breezin' like it's the weekend

no conversation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

ain't got no reason yeah i'm just breezin'

pure jubilation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

verse

i realize no surprise that you think i’m cute

that i’ll come around in time 

your leash is worth the price

stop playing nice i’m bored with common courtesy 

expectations of me aren’t free 

i don’t give that easily 

pre chorus

watch me unplug i don’t do what you say

no dm’s or calls there's just music to play

i handle my business this girl is all grown 

baby there's nobody home

chorus

i'm just breezin' like it's the weekend

no conversation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

ain't got no reason yeah i'm just breezin'

pure jubilation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

bridge

drop top cruzin’ in this cali breeze 

livin’ lavish on my independence 

let me be 

takin’ my time flirty fly’s my scene 

i’ll hit you when i wanna do what i please 

crank that bass there’s music to play 

summa summa time thoughts on my mind today 

hit you in my rearview nothin’ to say

lip gloss shining as I drive away

chorus x 2

i'm just breezin' like it's the weekend

no conversation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

ain't got no reason yeah i'm just breezin'

pure jubilation do-do-da-do-da-da-da-dow

verse

why don’t you listen baby

why don’t you kiss me in the dark

no need to hurry baby

we’re just now getting to the good part

lights off and nothing on

but where does this love come from

don’t leave me hanging baby

please don’t just leave me in the dark

chorus

blind i’m falling far behind

feel my way around nothing to be found

slow somebody’s got to know

what i feel right now

make it through somehow

verse 

pay no attention baby

just come and find me in the dark

make up what you’ve been missing

this time we made it to the good part

clothes off they hit the floor

but why am i wanting more

want more than just lip service

let’s keep on talking in the dark

chorus

blind i’m falling far behind

feel my way around nothing to be found

slow somebody’s got to know

what i feel right now

make it through somehow

bridge (Apollo Bradley)

chorus

blind i’m falling far behind

feel my way around nothing to be found

slow somebody’s got to know

what i feel right now

make it through somehow

intro

whoa oh chuu yeah

whoa whoa chuu yeah

whoa yeah

verse

you’ve drained the tears from both my eyes

i lift you up while you criticize 

am i not good enough to satisfy

do you see how hard i’ve tried

whoa 

every time i’ve had enough 

i compromise and i suck it up

maybe my loyalty’s enough

to save you from the flood

whoa 

chorus

didn't you know

that i was the one

who was under the gun yeah

didn't you know 

i would swim the oceans

just to find you

didn't you know

everything i did

with good intentions

didn't you know

i hope you know

oh oh

someday

verse

the more i reach the more you run

my patient words meet a loaded tongue 

your hopes and dreams always undone 

life’s like a loaded gun 

i clear the path that trips you up 

i compliment and you interrupt 

i let you win you just want more 

and you’re always keeping score 

chorus

didn't you know

that i was the one

who was under the gun yeah

didn't you know 

i would swim the oceans

just to find you

didn't you know

everything i did

with good intentions

didn't you know

i hope you know

oh oh

someday

bridge

i love you

or i love how deep you cut

i’ll be there

though you’ll never measure up

do you know

what you’ve made me endure

to heal you

when i’ll never have the cure

you’re not one to apologize

i’ll let it slide while i tell you lies

chorus

didn't you know

that i was the one

who was under the gun yeah

didn't you know 

i would swim the oceans

just to find you

didn't you know

everything i did

with good intentions

didn't you know

i hope you know

oh oh

someday

verse

pulsing sound rising heat (ah ah oh ah oh ah)

life illuminates this street (ah ah oh ah oh ah)

pounding pavement jolts my bones

we’re surrounded we’re alone 

hand in hand 

you and i

weave the crowds as they rush by

pre chorus

Smell the air drink me in 

feel the sweat on my skin 

knock the hourglass aside 

whoa let’s light up the night 

chorus

here with you it feels like home

racing hearts comets collide 

stars align under this dome

when you put your hand in mine

face the dark and come what may 

all my fears have gone away

baby kiss me after midnight 

under the neon lights 

verse

let the universe spin (ah ah oh ah oh ah)

space and time they suspend (ah ah oh ah oh ah)

we won’t fray and we won’t fold 

take my heart my hand to hold 

future past the here and now

intertwine i don’t care how 

pre chorus

i am yours you are mine 

i don’t plan to change my mind 

kiss me deep hold me tight

whoa let’s light up the night

chorus

here with you it feels like home

racing hearts comets collide 

stars align under this dome

when you put your hand in mine

face the dark and come what may 

all my fears have gone away

baby kiss me after midnight 

under the neon lights 

bridge (tacit)

chorus

here with you it feels like home

racing hearts comets collide 

stars align under this dome

when you put your hand in mine

face the dark and come what may 

all my fears have gone away

baby kiss me after midnight 

under the neon lights 

uh oh oh no

uh oh oh no

uh oh oh no

uh oh oh no

i’m not a float in ur parade

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

verse

basic’s nothing new to me 

looking must like what u see

asking me to match ur pace 

i see u running in place 

don’t have reason to annoy me

wanna man don’t want a boy see

wanna play i ain’t no toy

to be my man i want ur loyalty

show me some more uh

put in the work

i’m working for what’s mine yeah

dirt in the skirt 

a league of all my own uh

name on my shirt 

i’m not a float in ur parade

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

chorus

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

verse

tonight i’ll let u play my game 

pulling out my claws and fangs

lashes underneath my bangs 

i’m lookin’ now show me some range

this ain’t love boy now don’t confuse this

think u fresh boy come amuse this 

see this confidence my swagger 

attitude is all that matters

u think you the ace uh

a royal flush 

don’t get too close yeah

i’ll mess u up 

high on my life uh

hooch in my cup 

i’m not a float in your parade

poppin’ bottles throwing shade 

chorus

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

bridge

wake up hold up 

let me tell u what’s up 

glitter in my makeup

me about to shake up

take up quake up 

my cup runneth over 

in the club i’m throwing shade

drive off in my escalade 

where i’ll be tomorrow don’t concern u 

look in the mirror u can see u in my rear view 

milkshake and season fries 

me u can’t lease or buy 

i’m a five star and baby u a drive thru

chorus x 2

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

u luv u that’s just evident 

smile so fly ego dominant (yeah)

u like this that’s irrelevant 

cuz i love me that’s the ultimate (whoa)

outro

i’m not a float in ur parade (uh oh oh no)

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

i’m not a float in ur parade (uh oh oh no)

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

i’m not a float in your parade (uh oh oh no)

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

i’m not a float in your parade (uh oh oh no)

poppin’ bottles throwing shade

verse

you’re like a creak on the stair 

the cold chill in the air 

the shifty shadow i see down the hall 

a fortune cookie that lies 

a feral cat with slit eyes 

a judge and jury that won’t decide

pre chorus

i say no 

you defy every word that i say 

i pull you close 

and you wriggle even further away 

you drive me mad 

and you won’t have another way 

‘nother way 

chorus

i love your cold dark and crinkled 

i love your inky black and wrinkled 

i love your twisted cold and evil 

vicious so vicious delicious 

little black heart

i love your little black heart 

i love your little black heart 

vicious so vicious delicious 

little black heart

verse

you turn sincerity to jokes 

i laugh out loud and i choke 

on the kindness that you shrug away 

you’re an imposter perfume 

the elephant in the room 

the guilty pleasure i crave you consume 

pre chorus

seek and destroy 

is the only game that you care to play 

you cut your eyes

and i feel my resolve melt away 

you’ll rule the world 

or you’ll turn your back on the flames  

let it go up in flames

chorus

i love your cold dark and crinkled 

i love your inky black and wrinkled 

i love your twisted cold and evil 

vicious so vicious delicious 

little black heart

i love your little black heart 

i love your little black heart 

vicious so vicious delicious 

little black heart

bridge

gaze into my eyes with such affection

to admire your own reflection 

outro

i love your little black heart

i love your little black heart

vicious so vicious delicious 

little black heart 

verse

why am i wielding this sword (eh eh eh)

not sure what i’m fighting for (eh eh eh)

we stepped out into the fray 

fog got thick you slipped away

i was so sure you made me leap

my resolve vapor like a dream

chorus

i spoke truth and then you lied (you lied you lied you lied)

bullets flew you stepped aside (why)

blood was spilled you took your leave 

with a dagger up your sleeve 

spectre

verse

you’re a knight and i’m a pawn (eh eh eh)

how’d this cabal turn to wrong (eh eh eh)

shared my bed then begged my aid

pushed me down climbed up unscathed 

you’re on the throne with kings and queens

i’m picking gravel off my knees

chorus

i spoke truth and then you lied (you lied you lied you lied)

bullets flew you stepped aside (why)

blood was spilled you took your leave 

with a dagger up your sleeve 

spectre

Bridge (tacit)

chorus

i spoke truth and then you lied (you lied you lied you lied)

bullets flew you stepped aside (why)

blood was spilled you took your leave 

with a dagger up your sleeve 

spectre (eh eh eh)

eh eh eh

outro

blood was spilled you took your leave

with a dagger up your sleeve

spectre

verse

let go

the ledge is way too thin

to hold the 

weight of your dreams and all you hope for

mmm

you’ve gripped so tight 

to a quiet life 

yet you’re 

screaming inside 

don’t you know

mmm

pre chorus

life groans slowly on 

for those who wait on the dawn 

to take their rightful place

among the stars ‘mong the stars

joy evades those who 

fight their fate 

you can’t find rest when the truth is wearing down your will

down your will oh 

chorus 

did you forget you were born with wings 

don’t you know you that the free bird sings have you 

felt the heaven that courage brings 

you were made for something more

open up the window my love

soar

verse

hold on 

this is the life you’ve built 

you’re not the type to stack your deck 

and forfeit the game 

if the sky is not the prize but the lie

then the glory of your life is yours to claim 

pre chorus

life groans slowly on 

for those who wait to belong 

who know too late they are 

where they are meant to be 

meant to be 

joy evades those who 

chase their fate

fate’s the type of thing that knows how to find you

it’ll find you 

chorus 

don’t know you were born with wings

don’t you know that the free bird sings 

have you felt the heaven that healing brings

you were made for something more

open up your heart my love (my love)

soar

bridge 

whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

what you afraid of

did you never learn to love 

trade the horizon for the view 

love the world and let it love you

chorus 

did you forget you were born with wings (born with wings)

don’t you know you that the free bird sings have you (free bird sings have you)

felt the heaven that rest will bring (rest will bring)

you don’t have to fly away (you don’t you don’t fly away) 

open the window my love 

‘n stay

verse

roving in the glen what do you see

wisdom love and mortality   

lives summed up in dates and names 

till the marks and etchings fade

till the marks and etchings fade

chorus

come on old friend let’s go for a ride

take me to the glen where the fireflies fly

lighting up the headstones midnight sky 

roving in the graveyard you and i

roving in the graveyard you and i

verse

did we mock you in our youth

trading innocence for truth

do you know of God i seek His face 

roving in this resting place

roving in this resting place

chorus

come on old friend let’s go for a ride

take me to the glen where the fireflies fly

lighting up the headstones midnight sky 

roving in the graveyard you and i

roving in the graveyard you and i

verse

hush now babe and hear them speak

lowing in the crypts they keep

this now be our secret place

hence where our loved ones lay

hence where our loved ones lay

chorus

come on old friend let’s go for a ride

take me to the glen where the fireflies fly

lighting up the headstones midnight sky 

roving in the graveyard you and i

roving in the graveyard you and i

verse

do you know of heaven kingdom come

‘tis where all true love comes from 

paradise I hope for you

i’ll fly there and wait for you

i’ll fly home and wait for you

bridge (tacit)

outro

fireflies dance and the sirens sing 

cover me up in blades of green

fireflies dance and the sirens sing

cover me up in blades of green

verse

the wake you left wasn’t very wide 

ripples fade to mirrored glass

frozen in time

shattered and gone

ice on the lake

thawed with the dawn

in october oh

october

chorus

you are a piece of me

i wish i didn’t see 

when i close my eyes

october

what could have been

you’ll never know

all that you left

footprints in snow 

in october oh

october

verse

did she have big dreams for you

did she whisper in your ear 

and when you smiled

did she know 

you’d be buried 

in the snow 

of that october oh

october

verse

you are the sadness that i feel at night

when my bones are weak and worn 

was this trek 

worth the cost 

did you live only

to be lost

no purpose oh

more than poetry

chorus

you are a piece of me

i wish i didn’t see 

when i close my eyes

october

what could have been

you’ll never know

all that you left

footprints in snow 

in october oh

october

bridge 

oh oh oh

in october 

when the snow falls

i hear your name 

you poured out 

and filled my head 

where are you now

heaven hell or in between 

shadows shift you haunt my dreams

you haunt my dreams 

outro

you are a piece of me

i wish i didn’t see 

when i close my eyes

october

who you were and what you did 

is what i see when i close my lids

don’t close your eyes

don’t close your eyes

verse

rain falls on this ravaged land

shrapnel mares my wounded hands 

yellow billows willows weep 

my eyes are wide and yet i sleep

chorus

long after the stain of my blood has faded 

marble stones will lie where cathedrals rose 

veil between us here is eerie thin 

yet my name forgotten no one knows 

woe my song may carry on the breeze

time to pass and peace bloom in the spring 

poppies grow between my knees 

poppies grow between my knees 

verse

fallen flanders home of my birth 

poison in my veins now in the dirt 

wear you symbol of my bed 

villains’ trenches flashing red 

chorus

long after the stain of my blood has faded 

marble stones will lie where cathedrals rose 

veil between us here is eerie thin 

yet my name forgotten no one knows 

woe my song may carry on the breeze

time to pass and peace bloom in the spring 

poppies grow between my knees 

poppies grow between my knees 

bridge 

19 left to lie on this hill

field and forest 

ypres claims me still 

chorus

long after the stain of my blood has faded (do you hear me do you see me)

marble stones will lie where cathedrals rose (i lie anonymous i am anonymous)

veil between us here is eerie thin (do you see me do you feel me)

yet my name forgotten no one knows (i am anonymous i lie anonymous)

woe my song may carry on the breeze (do see me do you feel me)

time to pass and peace bloom in the spring (i am anonymous i lie anonymous)

poppies grow between my knees (do you see me do you feel me)

poppies grow between my knees (i am anonymous i lie anonymous)

verse

formed from these shades of gray 

silence forged and fortified 

the potter doesn’t wield this clay 

the world will hear the words we say

like a diamond in a cave

seeking daylight to be found 

just one spark illuminate 

raise a voice and wear the crown to

sparkle

pre chorus

whoa whoa whoa oh oh oh oh aye

whoa whoa whoa oh oh oh oh aye

chorus

go ahead and sparkle

go on and sparkle

even if no one's listening

say it loud and be free

can't even silence the need to 

sparkle

shine bright and sparkle

let your voice be heard

your words have meaning

never ever retreat

stand up tall on your feet

you are all that you need

you need you need

you are everything

say it loud and be free to 

sparkle

go ahead and sparkle

blow them all away yeah

verse

it takes one spark to start a flame

dry the tears from clouded eyes 

light a fire to start a blaze

strike a match and say your name 

like an anthem ringing out

calling soldiers to the fight 

take a deep breath in and shout 

only takes one burst of light to

sparkle 

pre chorus

whoa whoa whoa oh oh oh oh aye

whoa whoa whoa oh oh oh oh aye

chorus

go ahead and sparkle

go on and sparkle

even if no one's listening

say it loud and be free

can't even silence the need to 

sparkle

shine bright and sparkle

let your voice be heard

your words have meaning

never ever retreat

stand up tall on your feet

you are all that you need

you need you need

you are everything

say it loud and be free to 

sparkle

go ahead and sparkle

blow them all away yeah

bridge

we are brave

we are strong

shield your eyes from the stars 

where we belong

your mirror doesn’t capture the

beauty that the world will see 

watch us shine beyond your wildest dreams

chorus

go ahead and sparkle

go on and sparkle

even if no one's listening

say it loud and be free

can't even silence the need to 

sparkle

shine bright and sparkle

let your voice be heard

your words have meaning

never ever retreat

stand up tall on your feet

you are all that you need

you need you need

you are everything (you are everything)

say it loud and be free to 

sparkle

go ahead and sparkle (come on)

blow them all away yeah

outro

it takes one spark to start a flame

Face the dark illuminate 

light the fire start a blaze

strike a match and say your name 

it takes one spark to start a flame

strike a match and say your name 

intro

oh my soul

i would have left me long ago

oh my soul 

why do you stay

when i push you away

oh my soul

let me tell ya now

verse

you’re a good good man

the best i’ve ever known 

ha yes you are 

you’re a good good good man

the best i’ve ever known

i got a wicked wicked soul

i would have left me long ago

sing it now

chorus

you’re are a better man

better man 

better man

a man 

a real real real real real man

you’re a better man

a better man than oh

than the woman the woman

oh the woman in me 

solo (Andrew Casey)

verse

do you like the chase 

when i push you away (when i push you away)

ha you know i do (you know i do child)

is the lovin’ so good

when i curse your name

say i’m the one to blame (i’m the one to blame)

when you put me in my place

let me tell ya now

chorus

you’re are a better man

better man 

better man oh

a man 

a real real real real real man

you’re a better man

a better man than oh

than the woman the woman

oh the woman in me 

verse

you’re a good good good man

and i’m a rolling stone

you know it’s true oh yeah

you’re a good good good man

i’m better off alone (I’m better off alone)

i’m cold and icy blue

i’m selfish through and through

maybe maybe i’m a better man

a better man than you

verse

devil’s got me by the throat

the battle’s done i’ve lost control 

of who i am and what i know

it’s hopeless

i need to get out of these clothes 

the smile i wear is cracked and old 

no room to move nowhere to go

it’s pointless 

pre chorus 

you need a little change 

turn my pockets out 

not worth fighting about

struggled hard now i’m set hella free

i got plans you can’t see 

i ain’t waiting for the light of day 

to pass your welcome sign the other way 

i’ll have a cry and drink a beer

and chase the pavement outta here 

chorus 

turn the lights out on this town

draw the shades 

and kill the street lamps

cloud the skies 

fade the neon glow

the shadows know it’s time to 

turn the lights out on this town

snuff the candles

shrink the stars

let my headlights blaze the way

down the double yellow line

i’m outta here

i’m so outta here

i’m outta here oh oh

verse

memories down the open road

wounds i’m brave enough to show

roll the windows down

and let the wind blow

race me toward that rising sun

there’s so much work left to be done 

i’ll chase the pavement till i’ve won

a new home 

pre chorus 

ain’t tryin’ to toe the line

in an unfair fight 

where all wrong is right 

not at all worth settling the score 

i’ll leave regret on this front porch 

ain’t waiting for the light of day 

to pass your welcome sign the other way 

i’ll have a cry and drink a beer

and chase the pavement outta here 

chorus 

turn the lights out on this town

draw the shades 

and kill the street lamps

cloud the skies 

fade the neon glow

the shadows know it’s time to 

turn the lights out on this town

snuff the candles

shrink the stars

let my headlights blaze the way

down the double yellow line

i’m outta here

i’m so outta here

i’m outta here oh oh

bridge

i’m so over this damn town 

gotta get out of this town

getting gone from this old town 

shut it down 

i’m so over this damn town 

gotta get out of this town

getting gone from this old town 

shut it down 

shut it down shut it down yeah

chorus x 2

turn the lights out on this town

draw the shades 

and kill the street lamps

cloud the skies 

fade the neon glow

the shadows know it’s time to 

turn the lights out on this town

snuff the candles

shrink the stars

let my headlights blaze the way

down the double yellow line

i’m outta here

i’m so outta here

i’m outta here oh oh