1. |
Not The Man Today
03:16
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I feel I’m a better man
Only you can say if I truly am
I’m sorry if I didn’t give enough
I really did try though
I gave you all my love
I was not to know
I was not to stay
Well where was I to go?
And what was I to say?
Forever will be lost
Nothing to replay
The man who I once was
Is not the man today
I feel I’m a better man
Oh you tried to hide but you never ran
Then I tried to make things right
Oh you pushed me back
You put up a fight
I was not to know
I was not to stay
Well where was I to go?
And what was I to say?
Forever will be lost
Nothing to replay
The man who I once was
Is not the man today
They would ask me for your name
But you were against all the fame
Don’t forget I loved you so
Darling please don’t let me go
I was not to know
I was not to stay
Well where was I to go?
And what was I to say?
Forever will be lost
Nothing to replay
The man who I once was
Is not the man today
Forever will be lost
Nothing to replay
The man who I once was
Is not the man today
Not the man today
Not the man today
Today
Today
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2. |
Wanted It To Last
05:00
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He came into your life and I was not knowing for so long
He came into your life and I was still hoping that I was the one
I gotta break the mirror, because it won’t tell me what I need to know
I gotta find the answers on my own
And if it wasn’t clear
Well it should be pretty damn clear right about now
That you are not the answer
But something said in my hair that I should not let you go
I want to show you what you mean to me
I didn’t mean to break your heart
And if I could I’d do it all over
Because it just tears me apart
And every time I close my eyes
I look back at the past
But now that it’s all over
I just wanted it to last
We had so many lies
It didn’t feel right
So what went wrong?
I fell into your eyes
You used me to strike
I was your pawn
You tore me into pieces
Now I got to wipe the board clean
Iron out the creases
And say what I truly mean
Everyday I’m chasing
All of the dreams I’ve wanted to pursue
And now my heart is racing
So what do we got to lose?
I want to show you what you mean to me
I didn’t mean to break your heart
And if I could I’d do it all over
Because it just tears me apart
And every time I close my eyes
I look back at the past
But now that it’s all over
I just wanted it to last
Tell me it’s all just a dream
I hope it’s not real life
But that’s what it seems
Tell me I’ll wake up with you in my arms
Was this all fake love?
Because you melted my heart
I want to show you what you mean to me
I didn’t mean to break your heart
And if I could I’d do it all over
Because it just tears me apart
And every time I close my eyes
I look back at the past
But now that it’s all over
I just wanted it to last
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We are in one divided space
A perfect place turned upside down
We are not touching on the ground
Earth spins around our words
Don’t stop the millionth part of the plan
Just because you don’t understand
Everything isn’t quite so simple but you need to believe you can
If we’re broken we’ll get back up sometimes it is just tough luck
Things do get hard but please
Remember where we’re from
Remember where we’re from
We are broken hearts shattered like glass
We use a mask to cover our emotions
We are hurt, hurting from each other
You are my lover who makes me die inside
Don’t stop the millionth part of the plan
Just because you don’t understand
Everything isn’t quite so simple but you need to believe you can
If we’re broken we’ll get back up sometimes it is just tough luck
Things do get hard but please
Remember where we’re from
Remember where we’re from
Because if I’m lost then there’s no point to find you
Cuz what I want is already far behind you
And if you stay with me a minute
Just a minute more
Then we can have a chance to talk about it
And put an end to our war
Don’t stop the millionth part of the plan
Just because you don’t understand
Everything isn’t quite so simple but you need to believe you can
If we’re broken we’ll get back up sometimes it is just tough luck
Things do get hard but please
Remember where we’re from
Remember where we’re from
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4. |
True Find
03:56
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If I’m being completely honest I did start to catch some feelings for you
But I don’t think you’re a shitty person for saying what you feel
But I’m not gonna hide the fact that I thought it was real
I’ve been working for my dreams cuz i see no reason to steal
And I can see it in your eyes that you are honest and true
Im inspired by your goals I admire you
I really love talking to you, it feels so easy talking with you
Now I’m not writing this to put you under any pressure
I’m not writing this to try and change your mind
But it just felt like you were the gold to my treasure
And I know you are a true find
I know you are a true find
I really appreciate that you’re being so sweet about this
And I’m sorry if this is coming off like I’m ignoring you
And I think you’re a great guy but this really ain’t the time
So much is going on and I can’t make up my mind I’ve never opened up like this to tell you the truth
I’ve always been a bit quiet so this is new
But I really love talking to you
It feels so easy talking with you
Now I’m not writing this to put you under any pressure
I’m not writing this to try and change your mind
But it just felt like you were the gold to my treasure
And I know you are a true find
I know you are a true find
And I’m dying just to face the truth
Since the first time I laid eyes on you
Is this how it ends
Is this the best it ever gets
I’m sorry this is all we got to do
Now I’m not writing this to put you under any pressure
I’m not writing this to try and change your mind
But it just felt like you were the gold to my treasure
And I know you are a true find
I know you are a true find
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5. |
Hope
03:06
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I can’t go to sleep
I drank too much caffeine
Or maybe I can’t stop thinking of you
So many memories
Of when we were young
And all my life I came right back to you
So this is where it all began
Never thought we’d meet again
But I’ve been talking to my hand for way too long that
When did all of these memories start to fill my brain
Before I was filled with all this jealousy
But now I’m in love in the rain
And the night is low but the energy’s high
I’ll be feeling you and the love in the sky
And all of the hope I’ve hoped for is in your eyes
I don’t know what I’ve heard
Except a pile of words
But put together they don’t make any sense
And out of all I know
I don’t know where to go
I find that your impossible
So this is where it all began
Never thought we’d meet again
But I’ve been talking to my hand for way too long that
When did all of these memories start to fill my brain
Before I was filled with all this jealousy
But now I’m in love in the rain
And the night is low but the energy’s high
I’ll be feeling you and the love in the sky
And all of the hope I’ve hoped for is in your eyes
And when it is time, my love
We’ll follow the yellow brick road
The rainbows are all above
They’ll help us on our journey home
And the night is low but the energy’s high
I’ll be feeling you and the love in the sky
And so many times I forget
When did all of these memories start to fill my brain
Before I was filled with all this jealousy
But now I’m in love in the rain
And the night is low but the energy’s high
I’ll be feeling you and the love in the sky
And all of the hope I’ve hoped for
All of the hope I have hoped for
All of the hope I have hoped for is in your eyes
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6. |
Hopeless Dreaming
03:44
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Falling into love again
Is that what I’m searching for
Because somehow I keep landing there
But it never turns to more
I see that smile on your face
Looking at me with those bright blue eyes
But something doesn’t seem quite right
So I’m wondering what’s on your mind
If there’s anything you need I’ll be there
I just want to let you know that I care
Sometimes I travel far and wide while I’m still sleeping
But I’ll never take your breath away that’s hopeless dreaming
Your mind’s still on his heart but baby mines still bleeding
So do I just need to let you go
And time and time again I try
But I never seem to get too far
They always run away in the end
And it always tears me apart
But you really went and caught my eye
Your personality really stuck out
But sometimes you don’t make any sense
I don’t know what your story’s about
If you need to be alone for sometime
Just let me know because I really don’t mind
Sometimes I travel far and wide while I’m still sleeping
But I’ll never take your breath away that’s hopeless dreaming
Your mind’s still on his heart but baby mines still bleeding
So do I just need to let you go
And what if I can’t let go
Then all the times we spent are lost gone forever
And the plans we made to always stick together
Are the feelings lost
Because I can tell you’re gone
So it’s time to let go
Sometimes I travel far and wide while I’m still sleeping
But I’ll never take your breath away that’s hopeless dreaming
Your mind’s still on his heart but baby mines still bleeding
So do I just need to let you go
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7. |
A Wall Between Us
04:00
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It’s almost hitting midnight and I’m staring at the sky
I can see your face and those gorgeous blue eyes
Everything around me is turning bright
Oh here comes the fight
It’s almost nine o’clock and you are yelling in my face
I really need to take a breath so just give me some space
Everything’s like clockwork going on in my brain
Oh please don’t walk away
Is this really the end?
Will you come again?
I didn’t mean what I said
Can we just forget?
I’m sorry for it all
Will you give me a call?
Because it feel’s like a wall between us
It’s been a really long night and I think I’m gonna cry
Because you left me alone just to see another guy
And how you just described seems as if you’re gonna die
Oh why?
So now five years have gone by and your life is going great
You did go find the perfect man so it was worth the wait
Now you’re scheduled to get married in early May
No I can’t say the same
Is this really the end?
Will you come again?
I didn’t mean what I said
Can we just forget?
I’m sorry for it all
Will you give me a call?
Because it feel’s like a wall is between us
I see you standing there with your long hair not even thinking on where I’ve been
But baby don’t worry I will be there in a hurry as long as you call me right in
It didn’t end up working you were swimming in tears
Just before the wedding the groom was filled with fear
And now you come on running, running right here
Oh the coast is clear
It’s now been sixty years and you have just passed away
I remember when we were so young and on our wedding day
I promised to love you not let anything get in the way
Oh you don’t need to wait
Is this really the end?
Will you come again?
I didn’t mean what I said
Can we just forget?
I’m sorry for it all
Will you give me a call?
Because it feel’s like a wall is between us
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8. |
What Will We Be
03:09
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I see your face in the window
Your voice still rings in my ear
Although you may not be with me now
I can feel your presence here
And oh sometimes life may be hard
But I always find the answers in your heart
I don’t want you to walk away from me
Because you’re the last thing I want to ever see
And if you walk then what will we be
Please I don’t want you to leave
I feel your pain through your emotions
I wish you were in my arms
I can tell that you are hurting
I can feel it in your beating heart
And oh sometimes it feels like we have given up
But I always find that what we really need is love
I don’t want you to walk away from me
Because you’re the last thing I want to ever see
And if you walk then what will we be
Please I don’t want you to leave
Although the word is unspoken, the motion i can see
And we can hide all we want to, but that won’t make us free
And we’ll be survivors
If we hurt then we will bleed
But together we’re stronger
We don’t need no one to lead
I don’t want you to walk away from me
Because you’re the last thing I want to ever see
And if you walk then what will we be
Please I don’t want you to leave
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9. |
Happy Dayz
03:26
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I felt like I knew someone but I was lead astray
All the pain I’ve been through wasn’t worth the happy days
I gave away my time, but it don’t even seem like it mattered
I threw away my life, just for my heart to be broken and shattered
All the feelings that I felt
It’s like hell
Oh baby what is hell
All those hurtful words I said
I really meant
Hope it’s stuck inside your head
And I played it off like it was cool
But you used me like a tool
Im not used to strangers letting me into their heart
I ignored all of the danger and I let it tear me apart
I look at you now and I don’t think you remember my name
I let you tear me down but we’re you just playing a game
All the feelings that I felt
It’s like hell
Oh baby what is hell
All those hurtful words I said
I really meant
Hope it’s stuck inside your head
And I played it off like it was cool
But you used me like a tool
I wanna go back to the happy days
All of the memories we made
I wanna go back to the happy days
Oh if everything just stayed the same
All the feelings that I felt
It’s like hell
Oh baby what is hell
All those hurtful words I said
I really meant
Hope it’s stuck inside your head
And I played it off like it was cool
But you used me like a tool
I wanna go back
I wanna go back
I wanna go back
I wanna go back
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Lionel Ward Ashland, Oregon
Lionel is 17 years old and lives in Ashland, Oregon. He has always had a love for music whether it be writing, or singing along to songs on the radio, or performing songs on stage for musical theatre. Happy Dayz is his first original album with songs about stories from the past. Although his passion may lean in the direction of acting, his love for music doesn't stop and will continue. ... more
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