1. |
The Road
03:44
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Verse 1:
Trying to change my whole life over night
I hope you’ll stick around to see me do it right
Almost 35 and still alone
Looking for the one love to call my own
But I’ve been chasing my dreams
And I don’t see an end in sight
Trying to change my whole life over night
Verse 2:
I feel that leaving here is the best thing for me
To build a future that I’m trying to see
Nearly 35 and still in town
It’s all the little things that are keeping me around
All my fears of failures and letdowns
Hinder my desire to be free
I feel that leaving here is the best thing for me
BRIDGE
Nothing here tying me down, no one here holding me back
What comes around goes around; it’s best to stay on the right track
So as not to be led astray than to let some fool throw away my dreams
Don’t want that fool to be me
CODA
But I’ve been chasing my dreams
And I don’t see an end in sight
Trying to change my whole life over night
But I’ll keep chasing my dreams
Till the road calls my name tonight
Now I am 35 and I’m finally getting it right
Now that I am 35 and I finally got it right
Got it right
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2. |
Chip On Your Shoulder
03:33
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VERSE 1:
You’ve got that liquid cocaine all up inside your brain
And I don’t see you coming down
Those chemicals you’re on have made you far gone
Will you ever come around?
You claim that your advice came from Jesus Christ
Again while you’re ten feet high
And it’s made you insane you’ve become such a drain
Now it’s time for me to say bye-bye
CHORUS:
You’ve got that chip on your shoulder
You’ve got that monkey on your back
It’s all making sense you going on the offense
And it’s your desire to attack
VERSE 2:
You’ve got that potent brew stirring inside of you
And the little pill makes you okay
And you’ve done yourself harm needles stuck in your arm
And you re-live the same old day
You’ve got nothing to show wasted blow by blow
We sit on the sides and cry
You’re in a hazy smoke until you no longer choke
Now is that any reason to die?
REPEAT CHORUS X2
BRIDGE
Those methamphetamines got you looking all lean
And I don’t recognize your face
CHORUS
Outro
And it’s your desire to attack
Oh when will I get you back?
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3. |
You Fooled Me
05:12
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VERSE 1:
I felt the coldness of your warm hand I got the message loud and clear
I should’ve know we were doomed right at the start
That in the beginning the end loomed near
It was the second chance I couldn’t give but darlin’ it was given right to you
Your second life was better than with mine
I guess this idiot got his due
CHORUS
You fooled me one more time again
Then you tried to put a different spin
Altogether; we couldn’t weather out the storm
VERSE 2:
I thought I knew you for many years when really I don’t know you at all
I gave you my heart, my everything
All you’ve given me was your wall
When you’re around all of your friends I see that smile that I used to know
It’s a smile given by your new lover
Like the one you wore for me long ago
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
BRIDGE
I never thought I was bringing you down
Then you became the talk of the town
All the signs I know I couldn’t ignore
When I thought you were worth fighting for
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
OUTRO
You and I were more than friends
But you fooled me once again
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4. |
Happy Friday
03:14
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CHORUS:
Hey there all happy Friday, one step closer to the end
Take this lousy job and shove it see you Monday morning my friends
VERSE 1:
Well my wrist is all wrought and sore from pushing pencils all week long
I’m tearing out the last of my hair from getting all these figures wrong
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 2:
I sit on my ass in a cubicle every day pulling nine to five
I’m counting down the final seconds, ‘fore I fin’lly come alive
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE 1
5:30 Friday night I got a six pack with my name
Thru with the lawyers and the politese and playing their little games
Cut to 5:45 I am downing tequila shots
This insanity is all I’ve got
Happy Friday to you
BRIDGE 2
Saturday I’ve got nothing done, Sunday is much of the same
I’ve got this dead feeling in my brain, ‘cos I know what day comes next
No No NO!!
CODA
Hey there all Happy Monday I won’t make it in on time
Brand new boss, same old day Tuesday maybe I’ll shine
Wednesday Thursday I’m falling behind
‘Cos Happy Fridays are on my mind
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5. |
Rain Come Down
04:45
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Verse 1:
Rain come down over you
Let your garden grow for us to view
I am dry. Give me a shower
Let the sunshine soak me for hours
Chorus
I need a love to was away my pain
Don’t want a love that’s all the same
Take a look outside, there’s hate all around
I need your love. Rain come down
Verse 2
Sun come out across the sky
I see the sadness deep in your eyes
You’ve got the blues it’s all around
Sun go away, rain come down
Repeat Chorus 2x
Repeat Verse 1
Coda
I need a love to wash away my pain
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6. |
Killin' It
03:07
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Verse 1:
Making mama happy gotta keep her satisfied
She calls I make it snappy to stay the apple of her eye
Whether I tend the yard or fix the car I always see things thru
I pay the bills it nearly kills me got ‘em done before they’re due
I did things right and late tonight I’ll be rewarded too
Every day’s a brand new day this is what I do
CHORUS
I’m killin’ it, killin’ it be the best that I can be
I’m killin’ it, killin’ it satisfaction guaranteed
Verse 2:
Make da boss man happy with the job I do each day
I make the people happy when they’re loved ones go away
Word on the street from the people I meet say “good job well done”
Then I’m amazed I get a raise I can have a night of fun
Uber downtown I’ll get around, I drink no more than a few
Tomorrow’s the same gotta be on my game to do what I do
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
I’m killin’ it. Like I do…
I’m killin it. How ‘bout you
Verse 3:
People ask “hey there Zach do you ever get time on your own?”
Don’t take to task on how I act, this is how I’ve grown
All your time, is my time and I could spend it with you
If you know by now this is how I make it through and through yes,
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO
I’m killin it, killin it be the best I can be
I’m killin it killin it what more do you want from me I tell you
I’m killin it killin it be the best that I can be
I’m killin it killin it satisfaction guaranteed
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7. |
Only Lonely Old Road
04:59
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Verse 1:
I am the way point, a simple pass-through
Rest your head weary traveler and I shall mend you
Fill up your empty belly and quench your dry thirst
For you this is but a stop, for me but a curse
I am the waystation, where loves wounded wander
Who stumble in low and broken to leave even stronger
Down that Only Lonely Old Road
Verse 2:
Am I a haven or a person? At times I feel I am both
Is this my soul true purpose to heal without oath?
I am a stop on a journey that will never be my own
It’s begun to harden my heart and take a toll on these bones
Come inside wayward wanderer the fire’s burning low
Take what you need while it still belongs to me and let your troubles go
Down that Only Lonely Old Road
BRIDGE
I shall remain here long after you leave
With my heart fading fast and these tears on my sleeve
I see you travel in a world so cold
Making your way down that lonely old road
CODA
I am the way point, not a person nor soul
Just a respite for drifters who are longing to be whole
Goodbye traveler whose feet brush on the ground
And who’ll I’ll never ever see coming around
In for a penny out for a pound
Never have I even met someone who was so profound
Moving on, moving on…
Down that Only Lonely Old Road (3x)
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8. |
Good Day
03:24
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Verse 1:
Got a flat tire on my way to work, the check engine light came on
It’s 3 degrees below zero tell me what more could go wrong?
Then I got rear ended and things could have gotten carried away
There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day
CHORUS
A good day, a good day
Not a damn thing’s getting in my way
Verse 2:
I missed out on a big promotion, boss said I wasn’t qualified
I’ve been with the company 20 years so I know that it was a lie
But I smile a great big smile and I go to work anyway
There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
Today my little lover kicked me out of my home
Threw me over for another guy
And now I’m living in my car with a flat tire
What good is it for me to cry?
Well I refuse to be brought down by all the little games that they play
There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day
REPEAT CHORUS
CODA
A good day a good day
I said there’s no use crying over spilled milk
Today is gonna be a good day
I said there’s no use crying over spilled milk
Today is gonna be
A good day
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9. |
I'll Always Be Your Man
05:01
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Verse 1:
Tried like hell not to fall in love
I fought it tooth and nail
I was successful at being alone
I’m glad to say this time I failed
It’s not your fault for my broken heart
On some level I made you pay
But you’ve had my back since day one
You were with me every step of the way
CHORUS
True love comes but once in a lifetime when flings come in caravans
I hope we’re in it for the long haul. I’ll always be your man
Verse 2:
I’ve been down and out for a minute
We were at two stages in time
Both of us mended our broken wings
And with them spread we fly in the skyline
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
You inspire me every day
I know the feeling won’t go away
When I see a darkened cloud
You are the light amongst the crowd
Verse 3:
Put your hand right on mine
Let us just be for a little while
Hold me tight and don’t let me go
Don’t you ever lose that smile
REPEAT CHORUS
CODA
True love comes but once in a lifetime
Whether you’re lovers or friends
I’m here whenever you need me
I’ll always be your man
I’m here whenever you need me
I’ll always be your man
I’ll always be your man (yes I will, yes I will, yes I will)
I’ll always be your man
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10. |
It'll Be Okay
03:48
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Verse 1:
What you’ve done blew my mind. Sad thing is it’s not the first time
What’s best for me and for you (is) take time away for a month or two
CHORUS
But no matter what happens I know at the end of the day
You and I will be fine it’ll be okay
You and I will be fine it’ll be okay
Verse 2:
You put me down one time too many. Love and respect I’m not getting any
So the solution that works best for me (is) to get away and finally break free
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
You can’t blame the truth when words are hollow
Don’t you blame the truth or heartache will follow
Verse 3:
We’ll work it out or say good bye
We’ll join our hands or we will fly
CODA
But no matter what happens when we each go our own way
You and I will be fine It’ll be okay
You and I will be fine it’ll be okay
You and I will be fine it’ll be okay
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11. |
Left Me Cold
05:23
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Verse 1:
I tried to figure you out but you left me with doubts.
And I don’t know what to say except we’re through at least for today
CHORUS
I’m thinking ‘bout the things that I thought of before
And now it’s got me thinking I can’t think anymore
My heart is shut down my mind is open wide
The way you treat me baby’s left me cold inside
Verse 2:
I gave all I had to give; you stole my very will to live
I saved me from a sad fate. Your role in this play was anything but great
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
You broke the mold, put me on hold, you stole my soul and you left me cold (2X)
Verse 3:
Moved on from what you said, I’m sick so sick of seeing red
It’s wrong to live in the past; it’s a trick to slow it down so fast
REPEAT CHORUS AND BRIDGE
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12. |
Can't Speak Your Name
03:30
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Verse 1:
You broke my heart. The story repeats itself
It’s not the first time. How do you live with yourself?
CHORUS
Whenever you talk it’s all the same,
No rationale just the same old game
You can’t own up you just spread the blame
At this time I can’t speak your name
Verse 2:
You put me down. You think but you’re not in control
I’m too numb to cry. I’m laughing as my tears roll
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
You and only you hold the key to making things right a priority
But you and I both can agree that eye to eye we’ll never see
Verse 3:
That who’s right or wrong in this constant pissing match
I’d hoped that you had changed. I left the gate to my heart unlatched
REPEAT CHORUS
Verse 4:
You broke my heart. The story has come to an end
I can’t speak your name but maybe our paths will cross again
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13. |
Doing My Best
06:41
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CHORUS:
I want you to know yes I want you to know
I’m doing my best can’t you see?
I want to show you that I want to grow
I’m doing my best for you and me
Verse 1:
Never said I was perfect don’t expect the same from you
The least I can do is try
Not in your position nor have I walked in your shoes
But I can’t let things die
REPEAT CHORUS
Verse 2:
I try to listen, got an ear or two
And even a shoulder to cry
It’s hard to understand of what you went through
But I hope I’ll know why
REPEAT CHORUS
Bridge
Forgive me for not forgiving. There’s a lot here at stake
You’re fighting for your living. Don’t want your heart to break
I want you to know that I’m going with the flow
And doing my best to let things be
REPEAT VERSE 2
REPEAT CHORUS (VERSE 1 COMES IN AND SUNG AS A ROUND)
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Zach Laas Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville Resident transplanted from good ol' Stover, MO. Into classic rock music with a variety of other styles.
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