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1. |
The Machine
04:14
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Welcome to the games, my friend
You think you’ve found the place where dreams begin
But baby I have come to find that heaven’s just a graveyard
Where everybody’s putting words inside my mouth
Put another star up just to burn her out with a streetlight
‘Cause they’re scared she’ll burn too bright
So I swallow my tears and I swallow my pride
Swallow these pills like there’s nothing to hide, and
Gravity hurts, how much more can I take?
Gotta learn to play their game
It’s all up, down, turn around, looking for a sweeter sound
Swear I’m running faster than the day before
It’s all in, out, scream and shout, careful not to hit the ground
Try too hard to serve them what they’re looking for
I’ve been useless, used up, and in between
I’ve been the gossip in your magazine
Could have a break down, breakthrough, doesn’t matter what I do
At the end of the day I’m just a gear in the machine
They say only the best survive
Well maybe it’s the ones who sacrifice the beauty in their disposition
Babe, resistance breaks the system
I swallow my tears and I swallow my pride
Swallow these pills like there’s nothing to hide, and
Gravity hurts, how much more can I take?
Never let them see me break
It’s all up, down, turn around, looking for a sweeter sound
Swear I’m running faster than the day before
It’s all in, out, scream and shout, careful not to hit the ground
Try too hard to serve them what they’re looking for
I’ve been useless, used up, and in between
I’ve been the gossip in your magazine
Could have a break down, breakthrough, doesn’t matter what I do
At the end of the day I’m just a gear in the machine
We’re disposable, no one knows ya ‘less you’re holding what they need
We’re replaceable, one false move and you’re left out with the wolves to bleed
We’re insatiable, blindly racing to the end of this crazy story, yeah
We’re unstoppable, we’ll keep grinding ‘til the taste of our final glory
It’s all up, down, turn around, looking for a sweeter sound
Swear I’m running faster than the day before
It’s all in, out, scream and shout, careful not to hit the ground
Try too hard to serve them what they’re looking for
I’ve been useless, used up, and in between
I’ve been the gossip in your magazine
Could have a break down, breakthrough, doesn’t matter what I do
At the end of the day I’m just a gear in the machine
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2. |
Body
03:19
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Lay me down, ‘cause I understand
I know you say you’re a broken man
But baby I know a thing or two
‘Bout being scarred and being used
Sinner, sinner come wash me clean
With your hands so cold and eyes so mean
I never wanted the easy way around, around, around
And I like the way that you beg me to stay while your hands are exploring my body
I like the way that I don’t know your name but I know every curve of your body
Give me all you got to give, I’ll paint a night you can’t forget
Baby quick, or I might lose my mind…
Momma told me don’t mess around
Know your worth and save your crown, well
Angels march to a different drum
And I’ve found demons have more fun
Kiss me quick ‘fore the cynics see
The damage between you and me
Some souls just can’t be saved no matter what they do
And I like the way that you beg me to stay while your hands are exploring my body
I like the way that I don’t know your name but I know every curve of your body
Give me all you got to give, I’ll paint a night you can’t forget
Baby quick, or I might lose my mind…
I like the way that you beg me to stay while your…
I like the way that I don’t know your name but I…
I like the way that you beg me to stay while your hands are exploring my body
I like the way that I don’t know your name but I know every curve of your body
My body, your body, my body, hey, hey, hey
My body, your body, my body
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3. |
Good Boy
04:01
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Dive bar in Manhattan somewhere south of 38th
See you pushing through the crowd, you say you had to know my name
And you don’t know how much that means
Tell me ‘bout the music that you listen to alone
Say you miss the mountains ‘cause it’s where you feel at home
And you don’t know how much that means
Then I’m laughing to your rhythm while you ask ‘bout my plans
Say that I’m a little broken and you say you understand
And you don’t know how much that means
And you ask me if I’ll call you when I get to my hotel
‘Cause you want to know I’m safe and that my night is going well
And you don’t know how much that means
You’re so good, boy
Treat me like I never knew they could, boy
Now you got me wishing that you would, boy
Wrap me up and keep me by your side, forevermore
‘Cause you’re so good, boy, mmmm, you’re so good, boy
Remember that first night when I got drunk late at your house
So you tucked me in your bed and then you slept out on the couch
And you don’t know how much that means
And I love the way you love me with no make up on a Sunday
Cold pizza for breakfast and we’re dancing down the hallway
And you don’t know how much that means
You’re so good, boy
Treat me like I never knew they could, boy
Now you got me wishing that you would, boy
Wrap me up and keep me by your side, forevermore
‘Cause you’re so good, boy, mmmm, you’re so good boy
Now you’re making plans about the places we should go
And I wait for you at night because I just can’t sleep alone
You love the tattoo that I got for my little brother
Say someday you know I’m gonna make the perfect mother
Love me when I’m angry and you hold me when I’m sad
Your favorite parts of me are ones I never knew I had
You never want to know the day that I become a stranger
Well, I ain’t going anywhere
‘Cause you’re so good, boy
Treat me like I never knew they could, boy
Now you got me wishing that you would, boy
Wrap me up and keep me by your side, forevermore
You’re so good, boy
Treat me like I never knew they could, boy
Now you got me wishing that you would, boy
Just call me yours forevermore
‘Cause you’re so good, boy, mmmm, you’re so good, boy
Dive bar in Manhattan somewhere east of Lafayette
Saw you smile through the crowd, now I’ve been happy since we met
And you don’t know how much that means
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4. |
Lately
02:52
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Heartbreak’s coming this time, know I won’t find no peace of mind
The way the wind is blowing, the way the truth is showing
Say you don’t want to hurt me; well baby I don’t know how you can’t see
I like the way my name sounds...I’m already bleeding the way that I’m needing your loving
What you been thinking ‘bout lately?
I think we both know that it ain’t me
And you’d be the first to call me crazy, but baby we both know
You ain’t been thinking ‘bout me lately
Pretended not to notice; for months I took your bullshit
Oh and I cried through blind eyes, was deaf to your white lies, but even a fool could’ve seen
What you been thinking ‘bout lately?
I think we both know that it ain’t me
And you’d be the first to call me crazy, but baby we both know
You ain’t been thinking ‘bout me…
Lately and the silence is killing me baby
I’ve worn through all my guesses and I think
That maybe I’ll never know, I’ll never know
What you’ve been thinking ‘bout lately
But I know that it ain’t me
So go ahead and call me crazy
But baby we both know, we both know
What you been thinking ‘bout lately
I sure as hell know I ain’t crazy
If you don’t love me no more baby
Then it’s time to let me go
You ain’t been thinking ‘bout me
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5. |
Breathe for Me
05:30
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Baby would you miss me? ‘Cause it’s getting so cold
And it’s loud in my head and it used to be only when I was alone
Would you even notice if I left with the tide?
‘Cause my head’s above water for now, but it’s only when you’re by my side
Take the air from both my lungs
Take me like the one I love
I’m on the edge, I could fly or fall into the deep
But I’m sick of fighting to reach something I just can’t be
I’ve been biding my time, I’ve been saving my life, just so you can set me free, yeah
Lord I surrender, the angels can put me to sleep
But would you breathe for me? Breathe for me?
Breathe for me? Breathe for me?
Could you forgive me if I left you now?
Would you know that it all got too heavy, I had to escape it somehow
Take the air from both my lungs
Take me like the one I love
I’m on the edge, I could fly or fall into the deep
But I’m sick of fighting to reach something I just can’t be
I’ve been biding my time, I’ve been saving my life, just so you can set me free, yeah
Lord I surrender, the angels can put me to sleep
But would you breathe for me? Breathe for me?
Breathe for me? Breathe for me?
Somebody breathe for me, breathe for me
Need you to breathe for me, oh breathe for me
Would you breathe for me? Breathe for me?
Breathe for me, breathe for me
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6. |
Can't Help Myself
05:14
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Met a man on the wrong side of fun
Kind my momma would tell me to run from
But I like the way my name sounds through his smile
Making love like a Hollywood scene
Broke me in like a new pair of blue jeans
And I like the way the world looks through his eyes
Little dangerous
Something I shouldn’t be playing with
Oh but I’m playing with a man who’s gonna break my heart
I should know by now
These things have a way of never working out
Oh but I’m working out a way for you to break my heart
And I know that I’m tracing the same bad pattern, it’s my same bad habits again
And I know what I know and I should know better, but I just can’t seem to resist
So come on over, oh come on over
I can’t help myself
Lucky Strike with some ego to lend
Holds my heart like a drink in his hand
But I like the way he loves me late at night
Like I’m hypnotized
Something like the Devil in his angel eyes
Oh I’m looking in the eyes of a man who’s gonna break my heart
I’ve been here before
I know I shouldn’t be falling for
Oh but I’m falling for a man who’s gonna break my heart
And I know that I’m tracing the same bad pattern, it’s my same bad habits again
And I know what I know and I should know better, but I just can’t seem to resist
So come on over, oh come on over
I can’t help myself
It’s like I never learn
Girl you play with fire and you’re gonna burn
Oh but I wanna burn with a man who’s gonna break my heart
So baby come and break my heart
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7. |
'cause I'm lonely
04:31
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Phone lights up tonight
Same damn color as your eyes
But it ain’t you
I curl my hair and change my clothes
Don’t know how to be alone
It’s too new
Midnight comes and goes
I let him pull me danger close
‘Cause I miss you
I close my eyes and kiss his lips
Pretend it’s you between my hips
‘Cause I need to
And I know that there’s nothing I can say
But I hope you’ll forgive me for the way
I give myself to someone new, god I know it’s no excuse
Baby it’s only ‘cause I’m lonely
I know I only fool myself
Thinking this will really help
Me get over you
I watch him sleep, feel him breathe
Different beat than you and me
Wish he were you
And as I lay here by his side
Say I won’t do this tomorrow night
But then I do
His fingers tracing my tattoo
I swear it almost feels like you
But I’m no fool
And I know that there’s nothing I can say
But I hope you’ll forgive me for the way
I give myself to someone new, if I were you I’d hate me too
Oh baby it’s only ‘cause I’m lonely
And I’m not proud of what I’ve done
Wish we were still in love
But I wrecked you
When I leave at two am
Drive home alone again
I’ll think of you
And I know you’ll say what you want
What you need to to move on
But you and I both know that it’s not true
‘Cause baby, people make mistakes
Believe me, I take all the blame
For losing you
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8. |
Second Violin
03:32
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If you were Shakespeare and I was Anne
I’d lose my mind to be the subject of your pen
If you were a captain asail out on the sea
I’d beg the wind to turn your sails back home to me
I just want to be the thing that sets you free
The one that you could never live without
But as long as there’s something you’re loving know I’ll never win
Playing second violin
If you were Elvis breaking hearts with melodies
I’d learn to sing so I could somehow be your queen
Michelangelo, painting angels in the sky
I’d pray to God to be the face that’s on your mind
I just want to be the thing that sets you free
The one that you could never live without
But as long as there’s something you’re loving know I’ll never win
Playing second violin
I just want to be the thing that sets you free
The one that you could never live without
But as long as there’s something you’re loving know I’ll never win
Playing second violin
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Deep
03:38
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Wanna hear your body breathe, baby lay it down on me, yeah
We can fill the space between with two lonely heartbeats
Something in the way you move, golden in your shade of blue, yeah
Say you’ll only bring me down, but I’d go there for you
Jump into my river baby sink with me, fall into my rhythm, come and feel my beat
Walk along my wire take a chance with me, take a chance, take a chance with me
‘Cause I know that I know that I know that I know that I never learn
And I know that I know that I know that I know that a fire burns
The water is rising and I’m sick of trying to fight the heat, so take me deep
I’ll take you to a sacred place, wanna make your body shake, yeah
Baby let me take my time, you know I’m worth the wait
Follow your desire, paint the sky with me, gravity’s a waste, so come and fly with me
Write it on my body, leave your mark on me, leave your mark, leave your mark on me
‘Cause I know that I know that I know that I know that I never learn
And I know that I know that I know that I know that a fire burns
The water is rising and I’m sick of trying to fight the heat
So take me deep
Drag me down, drag me down with you
So take me deep
Wanna hit the ground, hit the ground with you
Jump into my river baby sink with me, fall into my rhythm, come and feel my beat
Write it on my body, leave your mark on me, leave your mark, leave your mark on me
‘Cause I know, I know that I never learn
And I know, I know that a fire burns
The water is rising and I’m sick of trying to fight the heat
So take me deep, so take me deep
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10. |
Happier
04:59
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Is it easy going out alone? Is it easy solving problems on your own?
Is it easy? Tell me is it easy?
Is it simple when you don’t have to call?
Got more time now? Well you can do it all on your own now
On your, on your own now
Well I want you to want me back so I can say no
Want you to tell me that you should’ve never let me go, never let me go
Are you happier since I’ve been gone?
Are you glad that we’re finally moving on?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Are you feeling good now you’re finally free?
Is it better than when you’re holding me?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Was it worth it breaking what we had? Did you realize that you can’t get it back?
No, no, you’ll never get it back oh oh
I want you to want me back so I can say no
Want you to tell me that you should’ve never let me go, never let me go
Are you happier since I’ve been gone?
Are you glad that we’re finally moving on?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Are you feeling good now you’re finally free?
Is it better than when you’re holding me?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Is your freedom worth being this lonely? Or would you prefer to be holding me?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Are you happier since I’ve been gone?
Are you glad that we’re finally moving on?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Is it breaking you like it’s breaking me?
Are you losing sleep ‘cause you’re missing me?
Are you happy? Are you happy? Are you, are you, are you happier?
Are you? Are you? Are you, are you, are you happier?
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11. |
Sorry
03:50
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Maybe I was careless, maybe I was too young
Maybe I was holding onto something I knew we’d never become
Maybe you were perfect, maybe it was holy
But I have a tendency to love then leave and then wonder why I’m lonely
So I’m sorry that I fell in love with you - I didn’t mean to
And I’m sorry we both had something to lose - I know I hurt you
I’m sorry for the blood shed and the words said when I quit and walked away
I’m sorry for the anger, I’m sorry that we’re strangers now
I miss you
Maybe I was heartless knowing it’s a dead end track
But maybe you’ll forget the way I broke your heart and someday I’ll get you back
And maybe it was crazy, oh baby maybe you’re right
Maybe we should both go back to when we met and go home alone that night
And I’m sorry that I fell in love with you - I didn’t mean to
And I’m sorry we both had something to lose - I know I hurt you
I’m sorry for the blood shed and the words said when I quit and walked away
I’m sorry for the anger, I’m sorry that we’re strangers now, now
Oh, careless, too young, I was blinded, too dumb
Maybe crazy, baby, held too long when I was wrong
And I know that it’s too late, can’t take back a heartbreak
You can choose to hate me, but I just had to say
That I’m sorry that I fell in love with you - I didn’t mean to
And I’m sorry we both had something to lose - I know I hurt you
I’m sorry for the blood shed and the words said when I quit and walked away
I’m sorry for the anger, God, I’m sorry that we’re strangers now
I miss you
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12. |
The Show
05:00
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Let the curtain close, tell all the spectators they can go home
‘Cause now I know it was all just for show
It’s about damn time; took me too long, but I finally realized
That every word out of your mouth was a well crafted line
You were pretty damn good at playing it cool
But I’m pretty damn over it, won’t play no fool, no I won’t
Someone else can be lonely when you never come home
Someone else can keep waiting up day and night checking for you on her phone
Someone else can go crazy while you’re wasting her time
Someone else can be the heart that you break, ‘cause it won’t be mine
Well, let the credits roll and tell all the people the star of this show
Is the girl in the back who keeps crying ‘cause I sold my soul
Oh, to a man who romanticized breaking a heart
And he chose to break mine because I looked the part, yes I did
But someone else can be lonely when you never come home
Someone else can keep waiting up day and night checking for you on her phone
Someone else can go crazy while you’re wasting her time
Someone else can be the heart that you break, ‘cause it won’t be mine
Did I please the crowd? Up on their feet and they’re clapping so loud
Well, you take the glory, baby, I’ll just take my bow
And someone else can be lonely when you never come home
Someone else can keep waiting up day and night checking for you on her phone
And someone else can go crazy while you’re wasting her time
Someone else can be the heart that you break, ‘cause it won’t be mine
Let the curtain close, tell all the spectators they can go home
‘Cause now I know it was all just for show
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13. |
7 Minutes
03:31
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Seven minutes in a conversation, baby I think I’m falling in love with you
Just a name and two brown eyes, confess Titanic makes you cry and your first tattoo
Was your brother’s name
Now I kinda wonder where you’ve been and I kinda wonder where you’ll go
When the band packs up and we drive home alone
‘Cause I’m seven minutes in a conversation, baby I think I’m falling in love with you
Seven minutes in a conversation, baby I think you’re changing my point of view
And it isn’t typical of me, but now I’m thinking I’d do anything on earth with you
Now I kinda wonder where you’ve been and I kinda wonder where you’ll go
If the band packs up and we drive home alone
Maybe it’s just easy now, when I know you’ll leave my walls come down
But I’m hoping it won’t hurt to watch you go
‘Cause I’m seven minutes in a conversation, baby I think I’m falling in love with you
Now I kinda wonder where you’ve been and I kinda hope you never go
When the band packs up you could drive me home
‘Cause I’m seven minutes in a conversation, baby I think I might be in love with you
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Asta Wylie Seattle, Washington
Asta Wylie is an emerging singer-songwriter with an aptitude for storytelling through
music.
Born and raised in the PNW, but with a daddy from the South, Asta’s music reflects her cross-cultural upbringing. Her honest lyrics and delicate melodies blend indie, rock, and country genres.
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