Gnarls Barkley is an American soul duo composed of the artists Brian Joseph Burton (known professionally as Danger Mouse) and Cee Lo Green. Their first studio album St. Elsewhere was released in 2006; along with its first single "Crazy". Both single and album were a major commercial success and have been noted for their large sales by download. The duo released their second album The Odd Couple in March 2008.
Cee Lo first entered the scene as part of the Atlanta hip hop group Goodie Mob which had a large hand in the Dirty South movement of the 1990s. Cee Lo left the group after their third album in 1999 and started his solo career. That year he sang on "Do You Like the Way" along with Lauryn Hill on Santana's multi-platinum Supernatural album. Cee Lo has three solo albums as of November 2010.
Danger Mouse has produced albums for a number of hip hop and rock artists, including Gorillaz' Demon Days. He received international attention for his mash-up The Grey Album, which blended the a cappella edition of Jay-Z's The Black Album with samples from The Beatles' White Album.
Patrícia Araújo (also known as Patrícia Oliveira), born Felipe Araújo (Rio de Janeiro, 11 March 1982) is a Brazilian transsexual actress and model. Patricia is also a former pornographic actress.
Patricia Araujo was born into a middle-class family in Governador Island (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil, and named Felipe. At 12, Araujo kissed a classmate, Andre, inside the public school where she studied. This event generated rumours that came to the school board's attention, and Patricia was persecuted by the supervisor. Thinking that the employee's intention was only to help her, Araujo confessed she was gay. As a result she was expelled from school in 1997 whilst still in seventh grade. After the incident, Patricia confessed to her parents, Severino Araujo and stay-at-home Terezinha Araujo, both evangelicals, that she saw herself as a woman, not a man and was attracted to boys. Her older brother, whose name she does not disclose, wanted her to be expelled from the house because of it, but her parents supported her. Patricia began to dress as a woman, and guided by a transvestite who lived near her home, began taking birth control pills to become more feminised. At 15 years of age, she married a man twenty years older and lived in São Paulo. The relationship lasted four years and soon after it ended, Patricia returned to Rio de Janeiro to find work and complete high school. She could find work and subsequently went into prostitution, first in Brazil and later in Italy, using the name Patricia Chantily.
I'm on the line.
I'm on the line.
Once I clean my mirror.
I'm a be feeling fine.
Trying to get there is,
all that's on my mind.
When I'm on the line.
Even though I run my race,
With a smile on my face.
It ain't easy, naw it ain't.
Feels like the life of the party.
But it's all in your mind,
On the line.
I'm on the line.
I'm on the line.
Once I clean my mirror.
I'm a be feeling fine.
Even when you're falling,
Just pretend you're flying.
When ya on the line.
I'm with everybody but I'm still alone,
Just look down, that's my,
line your standing on.
Let's keep it friendly and we'll be just fine.
I've got a secret
Something I thought
Maybe I could do
But I can't now can I
Lucky, lucky you
Did you know I could be
A would be killer
If suddenly I should be
I would be killer
Hurt people, hurt people
This is always how
Oh, I've been entered by evil
So someone best
Love me right now
Because I could be
A would be killer
If suddenly I could be
I would be killer
Now don't you dare me
Or we will dance
High up balancing ballet
Eyes filled with fire
Wish I was a better liar
It hurts when it's happening and so I cried
The winter is here and cold
I just that I could have told you
That I am safe and warm from the hell inside
Come on
(Come on)
Take me
Come on
(Come on)
Take me
I am an open book
The drum beats of my heart is tribal
Oh, the sweet sound of survival
Shall serenade this forest forever more
The sun would have to be frozen
For anything out there opposing
Not to be left in its own blood on the jungle floor
Come on
(Come on)
Take me
Come on
(Come on)
Take me
I am an open book, an open book
When I sing a song of peace
It soothes a savage beast
Even it understands that I understand at least
So you martyrs just keep this in mind
This is the way I resign
And I am the power, so I'll only die one time
Come on
(Come on)
Kill me
You have
(Come on)
To kill me
I am an open book, an open book
I don't have any friends at all
'Cause I have nothing in common with y'all
So who's gonna catch me if I fall?
My backs always against the wall
I don't have anything to say
I want everything to go my way
Shut up mom, it is not okay
I'm alone almost everyday
But it's cool
(It's cool)
It could be better
(Could be better)
I don't care
(I don't care)
Whatever
(Whatever)
Hold up my man
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Whatever
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Whatever
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Whatever
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
What
Told my counselor 'bout how I feel
Everyone agrees I could use some help
I love my girl more than I love myself
She?s going steady with someone else
I don?t know what else to do
Said fuck me, well, fuck you too
I know it sounds real sad but true
Being alone is nothing new
But it?s cool
(It?s cool)
It could be better
(Could be better)
I don?t care
(I don?t care)
Whatever
(Whatever)
Whatever bitch
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
(Whatever)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
(Whatever)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
(Whatever)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
All work and no play
That's the way it is, ain't it?
There's a rhythm deep inside of you
And you must get reacquainted
When was the last time you danced?
When was the last time you danced?
Well come rock with me baby
Dance with me darling
Step with me sweetheart
The world is watching
Under an endless sky
Wish I could fly away forever (and ever)
And the poetry is so pure
When we are on the floor together (it's been a long time)
Don't deny me any further
Let me have my way
Oooh, come closer, yeah
I got a monster in my closet
Someone's underneath my bed
The wind's knocking at my window
I'd kill it but it's already dead
It waits till the midnight hour to come
To torture me for the wrong I've done
It just sits there and stares at me
And it won't let me get any sleep
I got a monster in my closet
Someone's underneath my bed
The wind's knocking at my window
I'd kill it but it's already dead
At first I was scared when I looked at his eyes
But now that I know him I'm not that surprised
I'm just waiting on the sun to rise
Oh, how I wish that old sun would rise
I got a monster in my closet
Someone's underneath my bed
The wind's knocking at my window
I'd kill it but it's already dead
I used to wonder why he looked familiar
Then I realized it was a mirror
And now it is plain to see
The whole time the monster was me
Oh, there's a monster in my closet
Someone's underneath my bed
The wind's knocking at my window
I'd kill it but it's already dead
Yeah, the living dead
Only thing that could bring it back alive, woman
Yeah, it's still the same, can't you feel the pain?
When the needle hits the vein, ain't nothin' like the real thing
I've seen it once before and oh it's something else, good god
Cool breeze come on in, sunshine come on down
These are the teardrops of a clown, the circus coming to town
All I'm saying is sometimes I'm more scared of myself
You better move!
I said move!
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Run for your life!
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Oh!
Here it comes, said run! Alright
Yeah, I'm on the run, see where I'm coming from
When you see me come and run
Before you see what I'm running from
No time for question asking, time is passing by
Alright!
You can't win child, we've all tried too
You've been lied too, it's already inside you
Either run right now or you best get ready to die
You better move!
I said move!
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Run for your life!
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Oh!
Here it comes, said run!
Hurry little children, run this way
I have got a beast at bay!
Promise me when the chance comes
You'll run as fast as you can
Don't you dare look backwards
Run as fast as you can
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Run for your life!
Run away! Run away!
Run children! Oh!
I could paint a picture with a pen
But a song will only scratch the skin
And there are still places I haven't been
Because I know what's in there is already in there
Oh yeah, there's a storm on the way
There's a storm on the way, alright
There's a storm on the way, uh huh
And it's comin' no matter what I say
(And I come, I come, I come, I come)
Hey, hey, hey, there's truth in the thunder
Love in the lightning, the feeling is frightening
Yeah, isn't it exciting?
I'm something like stormy weather
If I weren't we would never
Huddle together, do I have to tell you
That I'm also the sunlight, that shines shortly after?
I just rain cause I have to, on to a new chapter
I wish you lots of laughter
Til the next time you see me
Just remember you need me, I'm the storm coming
(And I come, I come, I come, I come)
Oh C'mon (And I come, I come, I come, I come), c'mon
Run towards the hills to avoid the high flood
I can do a dance that'll make the sky cry blood
Skills provoking, and seals to be broken open
All that's left to do is try my love, wooooooh
I'm singing in the cyclone
I'm writing a raging sea
Searching for a sign of the times
Is it safe to say it's me?
Listen to our lives
The wind will whisper the way it is
I am going to happen, what a lovely day it is
Don't ask why
I packed a few of my belongings
Left the life that I was living
Just some memories of it
Mostly the ones I can't forget
Whenever you need me I'll be here
Until then my dear
I'm going, I'm going, I'm going there
Don't ask me to make time
To travel back and forth
Let nature take it's course
Maybe I'm open from all this ocean air
And if it weren't for you I'd be without a care
Setting sail to St. Elsewhere
Anywhere you sit you can see the sun
Unfortunately on this island I'm the only one
Same rules apply on a rainy day
And it's not such a pretty place to be
It just rains, and rains, and rains on me
Send a simple side, I can understand
Then a flower grew out that sand
Before you knew it, I was back out on that sea
Now I don't mind it so much
Because as long as I'm not there
Anywhere is St. Elsewhere
Way over yonder there is new frontier
Would it be so hard for you to come and visit me here?
I understand
Would you just send me a message in a bottle then baby?
What did you do? What did you say?
Did you walk - or did you run away?
Where are you now? Where have you been?
Did you go alone - or did you bring a friend?
I need to know this - cause I notice when you're smilin'
Out in the sun havin' fun and you're feelin' free
And I can tell you know how hard this life can be
But you keep on smilin' for me
What went right? What went wrong?
Was it the story - or was it the song?
Was it overnight - or did it take you long?
Was knowing your weakness what made you strong?
Or all the above - oh how I love to see you smilin'
And oh yeah - take a little pain just in case
You need something warm to embrace
To help you put on a smilin' face
Hey, put on a smilin' face
Don't you go off into the new day with any doubt
Here's a summary of somethin' that you could smile about:
Say for instance, my girlfriend she bugs me all the time
But the irony of it all is that she loves me all the time
I want to be you - whenever I see you smilin'
Cause it's easily one of the hardest things to do
Your worries and fears become your friends
And they end up smilin' at you
Up, up and away she goes
Now I know that I know she knows
Could I want to live a lie?
Well, neither will I, if she still try to try
But remarkably my son
All my work is done
Wouldn't surprise me to see her go
She would like me to know she knows
And I'm almost sure
I was absolutely nothing before
Now I'm so, so much more
The one word that describes the past
I'm pretty much possessed
We are the reason, I suppose
And we've spoken, so I know she knows
That what's one to sacrifice
When you live more than twice
Or what I bet it's nice
Gonna be just like you I'm giving my life too
No, other woman would wear your clothes
And it goes without saying
[Intro]
Pump up the peculiar
While I yell unique
Aaaaah, let me show you right here
Heeeeeeey, Aaaahaaaaahaaa
Ooooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse]
I'm well on my way
I'm almost everything
And this is my day
You make me want to say
[Hook]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Behold everything I'm allowed to see
Freeee,! Come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
[Verse]
The shapeless, formless, heart is enormous
Bore this, I've worn this, no never what the norm is
Come hear this, it's fearless
Contrast, colour, prisms, so warmin'
Listen and love it
[Hook #2]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee! come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
[Verse]
What you waitin' on?
I won't ask your, passion, smilin', laughin'
Yieldin', feelin', helpin', healin'
Introduce your neighbour to your saviour
[Hook #3]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee!
Na, na, na, na, na na na
All I want is your understanding
As in the small at of affection
'Why is this my life?'
Is almost everybody's question
And I've tried, everything but suicide
But it's crossed my mind
I preferred peace
Wouldn't have to have one worldly possession
But essentially I'm an animal
So just what do I do, with all the aggression?
Well, I've tried, everything but suicide
But it's crossed my mind
Life is a one way street, ain't it?
If you could paint it, I'd chalk myself going in the right direction
So I go all the way, like I really really know
But the truth is, I'm only guessing
And I've tried, everything but suicide
Ohh, but it's crossed my mind, just a thought
It's even dark in the daytime
It's not just good, it's great depression
When I was lost I even found myself
Looking in the gun's direction
And so I've tried, everything but suicide
But yes, it's crossed my mind, but I'm fine
Beautiful girl, lovely dress,
High school smiles, oh yes,
Beautiful girl, lovely dress,
Where she is now I can only guess.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone away.
When I see you,
Eyes will turn blue,
When I see you,
A thousand eyes turning blue.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone away.
I can tell by the way that you,
Switch and walk,
I can see by the way,
That you baby talk.
I know by the way that you,
Treat your man.
I can love you baby, 'til it's a crying.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone away.
Beautiful girl, lovely dress,
15 smiles, oh yes,
Beautiful girl, lovely dress,
Where she is now I can only guess.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
The love is gone.
Cuz its gone daddy gone,
I’ve seen it with my own eyes
How we’re gettin’ otherwise
Without the luxury of leavin’
The touch and feeling of free is
Untangible technically
Something you’ve got to believe in
Connect the cause and effect
One foot in front of the next
This is the start of a journey.
And my mind is already gone
And though there are other unknowns
Somehow this doesn’t concern me.
And you can stand right there if you want
But I’m going on
And I’m prepared to go it alone
I’m going on
To a place in the sun that’s nice and warm
I’m going on
And I’m sure they’ll have a place for you too oohoohoo
Anyone that needs what they want, and doesn’t want what they need
I want nothing to do with
And to do what I want
And to do what I please
Is first of my to-do list
But every once in a while I think about her smile
One of the few things I do miss
But baby I‘ve to go
Baby I’ve got to know
Baby I’ve got to prove it
And I’ll see you when you get there
But I’m going on
And I’m prepared to go it alone
I’m going on
May my love lift you up to the place you belong
I’m going on
Give, give, give it away now
Give, give, give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
I, I, I, I don't know what matters to you at this monument
But that's all that matters to me
How are you , knock on wood
Well, I'm not doing so good
And I don't understand how I'm so understanding
I guess that that's all I can be
How are you, I think I can help
But I can't help myself
Oh, can't ya see, oh, can't ya see
If I help somebody, baby, there's mercy for me
Ahh charity
Go for a part of you baby
But I'm bleeding to
Are you needing me like I'm needing you
Even my shadow leaves me all alone at night
Guess, I need to start to take my own advice
Oh, can't ya see, oh, can't ya see
Somebody's a liar whoever set free that was free
Ahh charity
Give, give, give it away now
Give, give, give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Alright, yeah, [Incomprehensible]
Charity
Um, ah
Yeah, I love Mary
(I love Mary)
Blind Mary, marry me
(Marry me)
I love Mary
She has never seen the sunshine
(Sunshine)
Yet, she's getting along just fine
(Fine)
She's not staying, she's just passing through
Hey, do you mind if I follow you?
I love Mary
(I love Mary)
Blind Mary, marry me
(Marry me)
I love Mary, yeah
I heard a voice say catch me if you can
Before you know it I was holding her hand
It's harder to imagine, I understand
How she knows exactly who I am, yeah
I love Mary
(I love Mary)
Blind Mary, marry me
(Marry me)
I love Mary, yeah
She's my friend, she doesn't judge me
She has no idea I'm ugly
So I've absolutely nothing to hide
Because I'm so much prettier inside
Yeah
I love Mary
(I love Mary)
Blind Mary, marry me
I love Mary
(I love Mary)
I remember when, I remember
I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions have an echo in so much space
And when you're out there without care
Yeah, I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
I just knew too much
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly
And I hope that you are
Having the time of your life
But think twice
That's my only advice
Come on now, who do you
Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?
Well, I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember
Is thinking, I want to be like them
Ever since I was little
Ever since I was little
It looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done
But maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably
Got some bad news this morning
Which in turn made my day
When there's someone spoke I listened
All of a sudden has less and less to say
Ohh, how could this be?
All this time I've lived vicariously
Who's gonna save my soul now?
Who's gonna save my soul now?
How will my story ever be told now?
How will my story be told now?
Made me feel like somebody
Like somebody else
Although he was imitated often
Felt like I was being myself
Is it a shame that someone else's song
Was totally and completely depended on?
Who's gonna save my soul now?
Who's gonna save my soul now?
I wonder if I'll live to grow old now
Getting high 'cause I feel so alone now
And maybe it's a little selfish
All I have is the memory
Did I never stop to wonder
Was it possible you were hurting worse than me?
Still my hunger turns to greed
'Cause what about what I need?
And ohh
Who's gonna save my soul now?
Who's gonna save my soul now?
Ohh, I know I'm out of control now
Basically I'm complicated
I have a hard time taking the easy way
I wouldn't call it schizophrenia
But I'll be at least 2 people today
If that's okay
And I can go on and on and on... but who cares?
It's deep how you can be so shallow
And I'm afraid cause I have no fear
And I didn't believe in magic
Until I watched you disappear
I wish you where here
And I can go on and on and on... but who cares?
You see, everybody is somebody
But nobody wants to be themselves
and If I ever wanted to understand me
I'll have to talk to someone else
Cause every little bit helps
And I can go on and on and on... but who cares?
Feels like... the surreal life
But it's still nice
Wish I could live twice
but I still might
if these bones heal right
I see a little light
though it's still night
Feels like... surreal like
But its still nice
Wish I could live twice
but I still might
if these bones heal right
I see a little light
though it's still night
And I can go on and on and on... but who cares?
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
I'm just being myself
Plus I gotta be me too
Silly of me to think that
I couldn't bring myself to be you
Ah, but behold there is benevolence
Behind this but don't stare though
Be careful 'cause I'll kill you
With kindness
That why I'm dressed quite neatly
'Cause it's easy and discreetly they seek me
And when they reach me and see me
They believe me completely
I'm a real live wire
If it's between me and you
I can transform, I can transform, I can transform
Without even trying
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
Now I'm someone else
Now someone can be me too
Behold 'The Beautiful and Bold'
Everyday I wake up to be new
Oh, but it's simple but they still can understand why
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can or can I
I'm a microchip off the old block
You know not but I was a robot
And I sold Rock and you would get
For sho' shoot with a gold glock boy I rode pac
Something that you won't see again
What the hell might as well be a friend
I can transform, I'm a transformer
No telling who I will have to be again
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
I, I, I, I, I, I know how to transform
I can transform, I'll transform
I'm a transformer
It?s cool being the only one but it?s lonely
I could have fallen in the stove
A thousand times before
If only someone had known me
They say there?s someone for everyone
Oh, plus the word will be never done
When all you need is to be met half way
But nobody tried
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
There are hills and mountains between us
Always something to get over
Needless to say it?s a wonderful day
I just noticed how nice it was to know ya
Oh, but be ready to sacrifice
If you love him you should tell him twice
Because when everything that?s alive
Ultimately dies, oh Lord
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Somebody?s watching
Maybe you want 'em to see you
But with your regrets and secrets
You don?t really want them to be you
Well, you can make believe I?m that
And for now I?ll be just fine
But when the child grows up to have more
Than just your eyes
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Now the ending to every story is most enchanting
Now whether it's heaven or hell
I wear it well
Please forgive me for rambling
I just wanted ya?ll
To know that I don?t know it all
So when that big ole smile ends up
Being just a disguise
Don?t be surprised
Don?t be surprised
Oh Lord
Don?t be surprised
Oh Lord
Don?t be surprised
I said, "Don?t be, don?t be surprised"
There?s nothing left in here
Now my neighbor likes where I stay
But doesn't know the price that I pay
My neighbor, my neighbor
My neighbor wants what he sees
My neighbor, my neighbor
My neighbor thinks he wants to be me
But he'll never be
From out my window, he seems just fine
Deep but in his mind, behind his world is far from kind
So I invited him over, come let's make a new friend
But once I got to know ya, wish I never let you in
Now my neighbor likes my clothes
But hasn't seen me with my scars exposed
My neighbor, my neighbor
My neighbor, dissatisfied
My neighbor, my neighbor's
Behavior is unjustified
I'm sick and tired
I don't know if he lives all alone
If you're scared of the darkness
Just leave the lights on
I had a talk with my neighbor
Said, "Isn't this all insane?"
I guess he understood me
He never came back again
Now my neighbor likes my car
Uh huh, wake up, wake up, wake up
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Uh huh, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
It's naughty, very naughty necrophilia
Without a care I'm compassionate about killing her
I'd have my way with what's left of the will in her
Cosmopolitans, and cocaine, and an occasional pill in her
When she spoke I saw a spark, but it was dark so
I drove her home when she died, sexy suicide
Sweet nothings for the numb, you feel where I'm coming from?
Have no fear, everything's fine, my girl parties all the time
Did you hear what I said? With this ring I thee wed
A body in my bed, she was cool when I met her
But I think I like her better dead
The production is progressive, but the reason is retro
The chords are cold-blooded murder, I named it neo-necro
I whispered in her ear to hear an echo, echo-co-co
I keep her - it's cheaper - I love too much to let go
We discussed over dinner how she would die before the day was done
So I've caught her just in time to have a little fun
And you could use a little sun
So scream and holler, run and play
Wish you could die another day
I'm glad to say that I've
Done what I could to revive
My softer side survived
Damn, that shit was all right, when she was alive
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Don't wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
It's naughty, very naughty Necrophilia
Without a care I'm compassionate about killing her
I'd have my way with what's left of the will in her
Cosmopolitans and cocaine and an occasional pill in her
When she spoke, I saw a spark but it was dark so
I drove her home when she died, sexy suicide
Sweet nothings for the Nam, you feel where I'm coming from
Have no fear, everything's is fine, my girl parties all the time
Did you hear what I said
With this ring I thee wed
A body in my bed
She was cool when I met her
But I think I like her better dead
[Incomprehensible]
The production is progressive but the reason is retro
The cause of cold blooded murder, I named it 'Neo-Necro'
I whisper in her ear to hear an echo, echo-co-co
I keep her, it's cheaper, I love too much to let go
We discussed over dinner how she would die before the day was done
So I caught her just in time to have a little fun
And you could use a little sun
So scream and holler, run and play, wish you could die another day
Come back to see this house
Done what I could to revive
My soft side survived
Pump up the peculiar
While I yell unique
Aaaaah, let me show you right here
Heeeeeeey, Aaaahaaaaahaaa
Ooooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm well on my way
I'm almost everything
And this is my day
You make me want to say
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Behold everything I'm allowed to see
Freeee,! Come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
The shapeless, formless, heart is enormous
Bore this, I've worn this, no never what the norm is
Come hear this, it's fearless
Contrast, colour, prisms, so warmin'
Listen and love it
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee! come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
What you waitin' on?
I won't ask your, passion, smilin', laughin'
Yieldin', feelin', helpin', healin'
Introduce your neighbour to your saviour
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee!
In this house the decor is obvious up scour.
See clearly the theory of less is more.
A plant a pet and books on the shelf.
And a frame on the wall where you can,
Picture yourself,
And you're welcome to stay.
But even your company must complement.
The Feng Shui.
Even down to what I have on.
They do wonder to what.
Extent I have gone.
Tailored and tapered couture to the curb.
Demanding the attention.
that it does deserve.
Fabrics for the forecast of the day
I admit it
Everything is fitted to fall in Feng Shui.
More importantly the way that I move.
If I'm in your town, my needles down,
on the groove.
On site they know my song.
It ain't slow and it sho ain't long.
You see I do not play.
Forgive me father, I was forced,
Out of Feng Shui.
A flow as subtle as a summer breeze.
Like the whispering winds and
The talking trees.
To big to be boxed in, it bobs and weaves.
It evolves, it solves, it gives and receives.
And everything I say is
calculated appropriated
Now I can sing you the story line
And if you like my story fine
But ain't none of the glory mine
See my life was a lonely one
And I was still mama's only son
With no idea what I'm gon' become
And I didn't have long to know
That you don't have to be grown to go
I could've died so long before
Then I finally saw the sign
And I made it on down the line
One step at a time
I feel better, I can smile at it now
I feel better, oh better
And even a little is still better
Oh, have mercy on me
Oh, it's probably plain to see
That I got a whole lot of pain in me
And it will always remain in me
So cold it's a crying shame
Yet here I am trying to gain
'Cause I refuse to die in vain
The circumstances put soul in me
And there ain't no holding me
I've got a heart made of gold in me
Can you believe this is where I've been?
And when adversity calls again
I'll deal with it then
I feel better, I can laugh at it now
I feel better, oh better
And even a little is still better
Oh, have mercy on me
Ah ah, yeah, um, oh, oh
I said everything's fine, you can take your time
What would be on your mind
If you knew you was dying?
I would wanna just feel this one more time
I said everything's fine, take your time
What would be on your mind
If you knew you was dying?
I would wanna just feel this one more time
Alright
I want to thank you morning sun
I want to thank you lonely girl
Now I know I'm not the only one
I want to thank you friendly ghost
When all the cards were close
It seems like you cared the most
I want to thank you mom and dad
For hurting me so bad
But you're the best I ever had
All i want is your understanding,
As in the small act of affection.
Why is this my life?
is almost everybodys question
(chorus)
and i've tried every thing but suicide
but its crossed my mind
i prefer peace
wouldn't have to have one wordly possession
but essentialy im an animal
so what do i do with all the aggression
(chorus)
well, ive tried everything but suicide
but its crossed my mind
life is one way street, hey if you can paint it
i'd draw myself going in the right direction
so i go all the way
like i really really know what the truth is
im only guessin
(chorus)
and ive tried everything but suicide
ohhh but its crossed my mind
just a thought
its even dark in the daytime
its not just good, its Great Depression
when i was lost i even found myself
looking in the guns direction
(chorus)
and so ive tried everything but suicide
but yes, its crossed my mind
This could be one of those days
When we must go our separate ways
It's good for you to be out of my sight
Cause you never know you might
And I carry this
It's heavy
I miss you
Already
You were perfect babe
My time will come, yours too
I barely go before you
I hope you live forever
Or maybe we can go together
It'll be perfect babe
And I carry this
It's heavy
I miss you
Already
It's cool being the only one but it's lonely
I could have fallen in the stove
A thousand times before
If only someone had known me
They say there's someone for everyone
Oh, plus the word will be never done
When all you need is to be met half way
But nobody tried
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
There are hills and mountains between us
Always something to get over
Needless to say it's a wonderful day
I just noticed how nice it was to know ya
Oh, but be ready to sacrifice
If you love him you should tell him twice
Because when everything that's alive
Ultimately dies, oh Lord
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Somebody's watching
Maybe you want 'em to see you
But with your regrets and secrets
You don't really want them to be you
Well, you can make believe I'm that
And for now I'll be just fine
But when the child grows up to have more
Than just your eyes
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Now the ending to every story is most enchanting
Now whether it's heaven or hell
I wear it well
Please forgive me for rambling
I just wanted ya'll
To know that I don't know it all
So when that big ole smile ends up
Being just a disguise
Don't be surprised
Don't be surprised
Oh Lord
Don't be surprised
Oh Lord
Don't be surprised
I said, "Don't be, don't be surprised"
There's nothing left in here