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After 20 years we're finally here
And we'd like to say hello
We've been at it for a while now
But it's hard to guess
What might impress
Is it what we wear
Is it what we say
Is it what you hear
Or how well we play
The time just feels right now
So here we go again
First time around we thought we'd meet
But it didn't end that way
Better late than never, no ties to sever
Time to catch up
So listen up
Is it what we wear
Is it what we say
Is it what you hear
Or how well we play
The time just feels right now
So here we go again
Hear our song now
We did it somehow
Proof that dreams don't always fall down
Against or for us
Join the chorus
Dreams don't always have to fall down
We might be alone
But we're coming home
Our own songs to play
With something to say
Is it what we wear
Is it what we say
Is it what you hear
Or how well we play
The time just feels right now
So here we go again
After 20 years we're finally here and we'd like to say hello
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2. |
Hindsight
02:31
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Hindsight won't make it right
Somehow I wish that it would
Offer apologies
I still wish that I could
The first one I could call a friend
In an unfamiliar place
When I felt like giving up
You helped me run that race
A bridge that was burned down
We were kings in our town
Assumption, reaction
Where did it go wrong
Ignoring the boundaries
Those friendships don't last long
Forgetting the bad times
Remember the good
In a house on Georgia Street
I think back to the times we had
The fun came easily
The parties lasted well past dawn
You were a friend to me
But bad times met good times
Confusion and breakdown
Assumption, reaction
Where did it go wrong
Ignoring the boundaries
Those friendships don't last long
Forgetting the bad times
Remember the good
In a house on Georgia Street
The benefit of hindsight
Doesn't make it alright
I wish it would
Confidence is broken
Apologies unspoken
I wish I could
A bridge that was burned down
We were kings in our town
Assumption, reaction
Where did it go wrong
Ignoring the boundaries
Those friendships don't last long
Forgetting the bad times
Remember the good
In a little house on Georgia Street
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Every now and then I lay at night and I think about
A world that goes on if
I am gone
Things I don't want to know
When I contemplate what means the most
Well my thoughts go to
The beauty you've created
My heart, my home
Can't stand to let it go
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
Why would I ever have thought
Here, that our would have ended
Without you near
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
How could I ever have thought
Here that our world would
End without you by my side
Strip it all away it isn't hard to perceive the fact
It always will be you, that
Gives me hope
My reason to remain
All I want to do is be with you and give you the best
Every good thing in me
Given to you
It's what I want to do
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
Why would I ever have thought
Here, that our would have ended
Without you near
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
How could I ever have thought
Here that our world would
End without you by my side
Just let me stay
Let me just have
One look at you
To protect you and to lift you up and to spur you on
Devotion and acceptance
For all these things
To become more than me
Think about the times where I was wrong as your warning signs
Remember me as one who
Lived for you
It's all I want to see
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
Why would I ever have thought
Here, that our would have ended
Without you near
What it once was
Am I lost 'cause
How could I ever have thought
Here that our world would
End without you by my side
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4. |
Crossroads and Delusions
03:44
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I-10 and West of 101
Just kids in the Valley of the Sun
Started out with ideas, but didn't have a clue
Learned together and like a fire it grew
We dared to dream
But made it all our own
Didn't matter that we weren't kings of the scene
That world was ours and that meant everything
Some things may end
But made all on our own
Back in those days we were young, wild and free
After all this time it means so much to me
That crossroads
Still lead
Us home
Turn around and you end up right where you were
Where you were, right were you needed to be
It won't take long
For things to come around
Just a quick trip down through memory lane
Another thought might make you think you're insane
Crossroads detour
Time to come around
Back in those days we were young, wild and free
After all this time it means so much to me
That crossroads
Still lead
Us home
Suddenly we see so clearly
Just enjoy the ride this time
Here we are right where we wanted to be
Another chance to do it effortlessly
Still dare to dream
And make it all our own
Wonder what could be out there awaiting
Doesn't matter, we're enjoying everything
Some things don't end
Still made on our own
Back in those days we were young, wild and free
After all this time it means so much to me
That crossroads
Still lead
Us home
I-10 and West of 101
Just kids from the valley of the sun
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5. |
Doorways
03:53
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He resigned to think
I'm okay without it
He put his work into
Being better than the
Day before, just walk,
Put one foot right in front of the other
And then one day she stepped
Through his door and he began
To wonder
Never in a million years
Would he ever dream there'd be a time
That there would be someone
Who'd think, I wanna make you mine
And just like that
She was there
She'd had enough
Moved miles to start over
She put her work into
Build the life she'd always want
She was on her way
There was nothing left now to distract her
And then one day she stepped
Through his door and she began
To wonder
Never in a million years
Would she ever dream there'd be a time
That there would be someone
Who'd say, I'm yours now, will you be mine
And just like that
He was there
Two lives, now one
Open book, new chapter
They put their heart into
Making all their dreams come true
Hands now there to hold
And shoulders meant for each to lean on
Another open door
They walked through and then began
To wonder
Never in a million years
Would they ever dream there'd be a time
Two kids for them to call their own
And come to set the world on fire
And just like that
They were there
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6. |
The Conductor
04:45
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Can I please come and speak freely
You've stripped my voice, but cannot take
My hospitality
Offers you hold above my head
A well paid hostage, not strong enough
To attempt escape
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone
The hardest pill that is to take
The knowledge that
You've got 'em fooled
You're held in high regard
You don't intend to tow the line
But they'll believe it
As long as they keep
Seeing dollar signs
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone
Means won't justify you
To what end
Ends will come to haunt you
Soon my friend
Means won't justify you
To what end
Ends will come to haunt you
Soon my friend
What is the measure of a man
Character
What's on his paycheck
Or is it something more
Won't compromise integrity
I'd rather be out on the street
And live abundantly
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone
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7. |
Scars and Shipwrecks
04:20
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We all know it will happen
We never know quite when
Such a cruel part of our lives
Reality of our lifetime
The longer that we walk the earth
The more we have to say goodbye
Some might say
You get used to it in time
I never did and I don't want to
Every time
Wounds hurt from the inside
Leaves scars, something to hold on to
It will be a reminder
Of the life and moments shared
Cuts go deep, the scars profound
Pain will be a distraction
From the memories we hold so dear
When healing comes, you're stronger still
Some might say
You get used to it in time
I never did and I don't want to
Every time
Wounds hurt from the inside
Leaves scars, something to hold on to
Grief is like a shipwreck
Cling to all you can
Waves too high and fast
So hard to catch your breath again
We swim on, from afar
We see swells coming in and hang on
But waves wash by
Scars from our love
Shipwrecks we survive
Scars from our love
Shipwrecks we survive
Some might say
You get used to it in time
I never did and I don't want to
Every time
Wounds hurt from the inside
Leaves scars, something to hold on to
Grief is like a shipwreck
Cling to all you can
Waves too high and fast
So hard to catch your breath again
We swim on, from afar
We see swells coming in and hang on
But waves wash by
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%100
03:02
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From the shadows, come to tell you what to think
Everyday experts come out to deceive
You must be ignorant if you cannot believe
Hear what I say
Don't question anything
Fight
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
From their mouth you'll hear a person's true intent
What they mean, exactly as it sounds
If not to help another or for betterment
Then tell me
What's it really all about
Fight
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
Meet me halfway, I'll stand with you
I know one day that I'll need you too
Can we calm down and finally see
Exactly who we were meant to be
Angry declarations are common everyday
Question above all
The beneficiary
The endgame tells it all if you wanna find the truth
For decency or profit
To find, it's up to you
When we see the warning signs we just can't walk away
It's in our better nature to make sure all's okay
To help our fellow man, one question matters most
Can I stand with you
And never ever ever run away
Conflicting views don't have to be a cause for hate
Different points of view can be our strength
On the other side a world that's full of hope
And a promise that we want to know
Fight
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
Define what's right
Don't wanna listen, you don't wanna fall in line
Come find the light
Meet me halfway, I'll stand with you
I know one day that I'll need you too
Can we calm down and finally see
Exactly who we were meant to be
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9. |
Midnight at the 7-Eleven
02:40
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Hung somewhere in a family's home you'll find
Pictures of a little girl
Her whole life left to live
On picture day her smile shined so bright
Those images, just memories
Innocence lost to the darkness she would have to fight
What did you think when you went out that night
Did you know this was the end
Time and again thoughts of you, what happened
Something to take all the pain
When we met, you were laying on the floor
Your eyes were closed
And I'd look for signs that there was something more
Did you know that you'd take your final breath
Your great escape or worst mistake
Were you afraid or did you find your peace
What did you
Think that night
Did you know at all
And did you
Plan your end
Thoughts of you
What happened
Something took it all
And did it
Take your pain
In some way
You had your say
It's tragic any other way
Your pain
No gain
It's tragic every single day
That night
Not right
What did you think when you went out that night
Did you know this was the end
Time and again thoughts of you, what happened
Something to take all the pain
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So you think you know just where to start
And where to move you'll find the way
Not exactly sure which way to go
No plan but move on anyway
Gotta force it
Don't wanna lose it
What's there to find could be another way
Push hard, it will break
Feel the pressure build
The progress falling apart
Learn from the mistake
To reach your goal
May mean a brand new
Old threads get stripped away again
Traction gained no longer firm
Think to pull away at any time
Close to the point of no return
Gotta force it
Don't wanna lose it
What's there to find could be another way
Push hard, it will break
Feel the pressure build
The progress falling apart
Learn from the mistake
To reach your goal
May mean a brand new start
Brand new start
Begin a new day
Corrupt, you had your say
Correct along the way
Now that you know exactly where to start
And where to go along the way
All the things that once stopped you
Won't slow you down
Take a breath, everything is gonna be ok
Force will guide you
Loss won't define you
What's there to find
Always another way
Push hard, it will break
Feel the pressure build
The progress falling apart
Learn from the mistake
To reach your goal
May mean a brand new
Push, hard it will break
Feel the pressure build
The progress falling apart
Learn from the mistake
To reach your goal
May mean a brand new start
Brand new start
Begin a new day
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11. |
Run it Back
02:12
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I can see the pain behind your eyes
You can see my anger start to rise
Can we find a bridge for this divide
Play that tape out to the end
I've heard this story
Play that tape out to the end
It's sound and fury
And I can't hear when you scream so loud
But you scream so loud so that I can't hear
To listen now might be what I fear
Is there room enough for understanding
Now might be the time to run it back
We disagree, it comes as no surprise
We see the world through different sets of eyes
Doesn't mean that we should both go blind
Play that tape out to the end
I've heard this story
Play that tape out to the end
It's sound and fury
And I can't hear when you scream so loud
But you scream so loud so that I can't hear
To listen now might be what I fear
Is there room enough for understanding
Don't expect to land on the same page
That seems to just be how it is
Why should I give you my respect
These are big differences
And I can't hear when you scream so loud
But you scream so loud so that I can't hear
To listen now might be what I fear
Is there room enough for understanding
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12. |
Woof
03:01
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Can't lift them up by breaking down
Try to hide behind the lies
Your privileged disguise
Can't stand the weight under your crown
Those reaching out for helping hands
Held down by ignorance
I don't want to be
Part of your madness
I can't help but see
You're all alone
You fear
Can't hear
Breakthrough sounds of reason
You flee
Can't see
What is right
Weakness disguised in affluence
Lends itself to get ahead
Inside the soul is dead
Let action speak loud for itself
Content and character revealed
Unseen truth is shown as real
I don't want to be
Part of your madness
I can't help but see
You're all alone
You fear
Can't hear
Breakthrough sounds of reason
You flee
Can't see
What is right
I don't want to be
Part of your madness
I can't help but see
You're all alone
You fear
Can't hear
Breakthrough sounds of reason
You flee
Can't see
What is right
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13. |
Tick Tock
03:46
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Well it's been some time since we last spoke
Let's think back and remember
Ideologies that we were taught
As kids, they took root there
But life brings change, environments
New ideas to consider in time
Time it goes, won't slow
Doesn't stop the change and neither can we
Uncomfortable
Embrace the differences in humanity
One life, one world
Think outside yourself and what you can see
Can't you see
Closed minds can bring
Unreceptive-heart disease
When we can have
Open minded clarity
And we can see
The beauty in diversity
Don't close your mind
Don't close your mind
Yeah it seems real clear looking at ourselves
Wearing rose-colored glasses
We have to look away out at the world
And consider the masses
There must be room for all
Introspectively consider our crimes
When democracy and unity
Are forgotten illusions
And our entitlements and "ethics" add
To a world of confusion
The work can all pay off
Don't waste it all and run out of time
Time it goes, won't slow
Doesn't stop the change and neither can we
Uncomfortable
Embrace the differences in humanity
One life, one world
Think outside yourself and what you can see
Can't you see
Closed minds can bring
Unreceptive-heart disease
When we can have
Open minded clarity
And we can see
The beauty in diversity
Open your mind
Open your mind
Can't you see
Closed minds can bring
Unreceptive-heart disease
When we can have
Open minded clarity
And we can see
The beauty in diversity
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
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Namesake San Diego, California
Namesake is a melodic punk rock band that ruled Arizona’s west-side in the late ninety's - early 2000's. Reunited in 2018. Their new album, "The Twenty Year First Impression" is OUT NOW!
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