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Shake It
03:32
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Shake it
Fill it up till the glass is full
Then drink it out and start all over again
What went wrong and what is gone?
Who’s that fiend behind my idleness?
Raising flags
Banging drums
Screaming loud
There’s nothing here to lose
Don’t forget to rattle and shake it
Picking dreams regain my life
Doesn’t matter if I make it or not
The shift is done, so am I
Is this what I’ve been working on lately?
Raising hands
Blowing horns
Shouting out
There’s nothing here to lose
Don’t forget to rattle and shake it
Chasing demons in my head
Lay down guns
It’s more than whining on your knees
Will you stand up and run?
Raising flags
Banging drums
Screaming loud
There’s nothing here to lose
Life oh' it ain't smooth
But don't forget to rattle and shake it
Written by Reto Burrell
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2. |
Chasing The Wild
04:36
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Chasing The Wild
Bring down the curtain
With a punch in the face
A couple more bruises
Won't kick me out of the race
If you wanna live it's gotta hurt sometimes
Getting off on the pain to know you're still alive
Chasing the wild
Diving into the new
Finding the light
Treasuring the gem of truth
The torch is still burning
Fiery heart's in vain
Getting rid of the yearning
By kissing the flame
So let's start a war just to make up again
There's a new beginning after every end
Chasing the wild
Diving into the new
Finding the light
Treasuring the gem of truth
Chasing the wild
You know I still care
Switching the sides
Just take me anywhere
So let's start a war just to make up again
There's a new beginning after every end
Chasing the wild
Diving into the new
Finding the light
Treasuring the gem of truth
Chasing the wild
You know I still care
Switching the sides
Just take me anywhere
Written by Reto Burrell
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How Many Doubts?
04:02
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How Many Doubts?
Haven’t we been down this road before?
Sinners and saints fighting for more
Wicked games of who blames who
I’m stuck in this cold, lost world
Though I know it’s just the place you leave me now
20 years can’t bring it down
Another 20 more hanging ‘round
Love is strong, true but fragile
You can point all your guns at me
Shoot ‘em hard but you won’t make things disappear
How many doubts
Does it take to kill it all?
How many clouds
Before you block the sun above?
Turn the wheel
Bleed and feel
Life is loud
You can’t stop the sound
How many doubts
Does it take to kill it all?
How many clouds
Before you block the sun above?
Written by Reto Burrell
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Swimming In Stars
03:34
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Swimming In Stars
Can’t believe this is real
Soft as air, strong as steel
Guess we took the right turn off
An’ crashed into love
There’s no book that can tell you how
There’s no signs beyond the clouds
Loosen strings, let ‘em fly
Down the milky way
Yes it’s true this is crazy
But feels so amazing
Can’t tell in words
Nor sing in songs
It feels too good
Swimming in stars
Don’t shed a tear to the earth down there
Drifting into the atmosphere
Grab my hand, hold on tight
An’ don’t let go
Yes it’s true this is crazy
But feels so amazing
Can’t tell in words
Nor sing in songs
It feels too good
Swimming in stars
Nothing’s ever gonna tie it down
That’s for sure
Never ever wanna turn around
Except for more
Yes it’s true this is crazy
But feels so amazing
Can’t tell in words
Nor sing in songs
It feels too good
Yes it’s true it’s crazy
Feels so good so amazing
Off the ground
Nowhere bound
It just feels right
Outta sound
Upside down
It feels too good
Off the ground
Nowhere bound
It just feels right
Swimming in stars
Written by Reto Burrell
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5. |
Ticket To Fly
03:38
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Ticket To Fly
Here’s day one of the rest of my life
Spying down a gun barrel of my past
Somebody gimme something new
To lift and stride and swing
This one feels good for sure, for real
A one way to get me outta here
No need to pack a suitcase now
Won’t matter what rags I’m wearing
So hey, gimme a ticket to fly
A new pair of wings made of bulletproof wire
Gimme a ticket to fly
There’s a pact between the mind and body
Skinny deeds won’t ease the miles in between
Nothing can really stop me now
Kick the motor to a kill
So hey, gimme a ticket to fly
A new pair of wings made of bulletproof wire
Gimme a ticket to fly
Airborne to hit the sky
No worries if my feet touch back down
Or even let me fall
Time’s made for running
Not just a ticking off the wall
So hey, gimme a ticket to fly
A new pair of wings made of bulletproof wire
So hey, gimme a ticket to fly
On my way to the sunfire
Gimme a ticket to fly
Ticket to fly
Written by Reto Burrell
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6. |
I Hate Goodbyes
03:06
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I Hate Goodbyes
Here it is again, I'm feeling paper-thin
See you waving and gone leaves me losering
Though the sun is up, my dark shades are down
Where's the bang, the kind that kicks me off the ground
I'm all aching for you
To come 'round
Oh, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
Even though there's a hello on the other side
Yeah, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
A waste of time, I'm dying not being by your side
Love's a traffic jam, my car’s stuck in between
Lights on red, I'd give it all to skip this scene
Most of the songs I sing are all 'bout breaking up
Rather ball and brag and raise my cup to cheer
Fill in spaces but you're not here
So I'm waiting
Oh, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
Even though there's a hello on the other side
Yeah, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
A waste of time, I'm dying not being by your side now
I’m still hanging in, trying to speed the clock
Then recognize your silhouette just blows the block
To see your sparkling eyes with your golden smile
These two things hearten me for the last mile to go
To hold on
Damn, yeah I need some
Oh, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
Even though there's a hello on the other side
Yeah, I hate goodbyes, I really hate goodbyes
A waste of time, I'm dying not being by your side
Written by Reto Burrell
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7. |
Red, Red Wine Pt.2
03:12
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Red, Red Wine pt.2
On the couch almost asleep
My bones are weary
Hearing a neighbor’s TV scream
The same old series
I got my hopes all stripped down
In this messy room of mine
An eighties song keeps bugging
As I spill my red, red wine
Red, red wine
I wish your heart was still with me
If only to raise some hell
So many different kinds of tears
All cried so well
I got my hopes all stripped down
In this messy life of mine
An eighties song keeps bugging
As I spill my red, red wine
Say goodbye
To a gone wrong world
Say hello again
To old best friends
Say whatever
Just keep yourself talking
Keep yourself saying anything at all
Red, red wine
I got my hopes still stripped down
In this messy time of life
An eighties song that bugs me
All I see is red
I got my hopes all stripped down
In this messy life of mine
An eighties song keeps bugging
As I sip my red, red wine
Written by Reto Burrell
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When It Comes To Town Tonight
Counting all the car lights passing by
Knowing this could be an alibi
Seeking for a young at heart’s last thrill
But let love be as it always will
Though the hunger has its need
Let’s feed the ego’s beast
When it comes to town tonight
One bite for blood, a sting quick and fast
Another try but knowing it won’t last
Always felt this could bring it down
But on you go, get up and set your crown
Though the hunger has its need
Let’s feed the ego’s beast
When it comes to town tonight
Some may say to know the wrongs from the right
Pretend to feel what’s going on inside
Though the hunger has its need
When it comes to town tonight
To town tonight
Tonight
To town tonight
Written by Reto Burrell
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9. |
You're Still Alive
03:22
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You’re Still Alive
A pale blue morning
The night just died
See you heading
Towards the light
You’re still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
I grab this picture
Watch it move
See you smiling
An’ talking too
You’re still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
Still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
They say all we know
Is time will heal all the wounds
But let it bleed for a while
I’m not the man
If it wasn’t for you
You’re still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
A songbird’s still singing
Too weak to fly
Memories are ringing
As days go by
You’re still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
Still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
They say all we know
Is time will heal all the wounds
But let it bleed for a while
I’m not the man
If it wasn’t for you
You’re still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
Still alive, you’re still alive, still alive
Written by Reto Burrell
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10. |
Seize The Morning Light
02:58
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Seize The Morning Light
Good morning dear
Wake up and save the day
Let’s get into gear
Make this world a better place
Seize the morning light
Let the bedbugs bite
Seize the morning, the morning, morning light
Avoiding the news crash in front of me
I’d rather swallow than chew
An’ let all the worries be
Smiling
Seize the morning light
Let the bedbugs bite
Seize the morning, the morning, morning light
Walking on air
Pretending not to care
Seize the morning light
Let the bedbugs bite
Seize the morning, the morning, morning
Seize the morning light
Let yesterday slide
Seize the morning, the morning, morning light
Written by Reto Burrell
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11. |
Sweet Lover
03:31
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Sweet Lover
Sweet lover
I’m opening for you
Sweet secrets
Hiding behind the truth
Sweet surrender
Take me in and turn me on like an engine
The key is in your hands
Sweet lover
Make me forget who I am
Sweet feelings
That won't dare to understand
Sweet devotion
Take me in and turn me on like fire
The match is in your hands
Counting down the minutes
Wish they could be years
Carving my heart
If this might just be dreaming
I’m waking up with tears
In a real world torn apart
Sweet lover
You deserve a lot more than me
Sweet distance
That came too close in between
Sweet goodbye
Let it go but don't tarnish us tomorrow
Written by Reto Burrell
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12. |
Three Monkeys
04:10
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Three Monkeys
Take in the shots for a poor idea
No, it won't hurt much holding back the tears
As the hammer falls the alarm is ringing
It cut my tongue to stop me from singing
How can a fool ride a train without being on rails?
To a dead end station called 'Failed'
Three monkeys
Don't see, don't hear nor say a thing
Three monkeys
Just giving up while giving in
Money’s the key that makes us jingle
A pocket full of wealth ready to mingle
Tell me, where's the place I can live without
Maybe somewhere far on a mushroom cloud
How can a fool ride a train without being on rails?
To a dead end station called 'Failed'
Three monkeys
Don't see, don't hear nor say a thing
Three monkeys
Just giving up while giving in
What ever makes it right
Cave in day and night
Before you stop and linger
Smell the tip of your middle finger
Three monkeys
Three monkeys
Three monkeys
Three monkeys
Written by Reto Burrell
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13. |
A Reason To Stay Here
03:15
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A Reason To Stay Here
Everybody knows this feeling
Guess I’m not the only one who bleeds
Losing sense of what I’m needing
Is there a reason to stay here?
I’ve been waiting on the harvest
Giving me more than I can eat
But it’s not what I was calling
Is there a reason to stay here?
In the alley of the lonely
A broken man wants to understand
Why what happened was meant to be
Is there a reason to stay here?
Everybody knows this feeling
Guess I’m not the only one who needs
To lose the sense of bleeding
Is there a reason to stay here?
A reason for staying here
Staying here
Written by Reto Burrell
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14. |
Gladiators Of Society
04:00
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Gladiators Of Society
Save your words
Don’t hold your breath
Swallow your anger
Son, while you’re gonna grow
There's a lot you oughta know
So many things to take in
Shape up, sharpen your knives
There's a bullet for every life
No harm to what you achieve
Think first then you act
Or was it opposite of that?
Like gladiators in the ring
Strive for every moment
Keep faith in who you are
Know where you come from
No matter what battle’s won
It’s the one you’re in
Stand your ground
Fight for your rights
Don’t you ever settle
You’re smart and you’re strong
With a heart full of drive
Curious to the bone
Seems like everyone wants to be different
By not changing anything at all
Living fast, living loud
Stepping feet on shaky grounds
We just watch ‘em fall
Strive for every moment
Keep faith in who you are
Know where you come from
No matter what battle’s won
It’s the one you’re in
You’re in the ring
Shape up, sharpen your knives
There's a bullet for every life
No harm to what you achieve
Think first then you act
Or was it opposite of that?
Like gladiators in the ring
Strive for every moment
Keep faith in who you are
Know where you come from
No matter what battle’s won
It’s the one you’re in
Written by Reto Burrell
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