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1. |
Falling in Love is Easy
04:00
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Ooh, yeah!
Ah...
I try to visit you most every night
They slam the door on me
I ask 'em why
They said I made my bed
I should go lie in it
(So I go)
Now all these suckers wanna fuck with me
But baby we could do it literally
Cos they don't mean a thing
Why won't you let me in?
(I don't know)
But if you'll offer me a second chance
I'll bridge the waters from England to France
Cos I love you
Oui je t'aime
(Oui je t'aime)
So can we ever fix our troubled past
Cos all this fighting's leaving me aghast
I just miss you
And I need you, too
Falling in love is easy
But falling out of love is hard
And if you should ever leave me
You're only gonna break my heart
My heart, oh
You got me falling in love
I'm running circles while they propagate
My feet are sore
And my whole body aches
Going around and around
Till we both hit the ground
(Then we blow)
They say there's plenty more fish in the sea
But I'll be just as blue
If you don't remain with me
Throw me a line
Turn this water into wine
(Let it flow)
You seem so near and yet so far away
I used to feel close to you every day
Hand in hand
But now the gloves are off
(Gloves are off)
My train's on track to your tunnel of love
No turning back, I pray I've done enough
So don't close the gate
I won't hit the brakes, because
Falling in love is easy
But falling out of love is hard
And if you should ever leave me
You're only gonna break my heart
My heart, oh
You got me falling in love
All around me it's a drunken farce
So why am I sitting on my hu-he-ha
Cos I love you
And I miss you
But I hate it
When they dis you
I just want it to be like before
Can we go?
(Can we go? Can we go? Can we go?)
Can we go?
(Can we go?)
Oh!
Falling in love is easy
But falling out of love is hard
(Falling in love is easy)
(Falling out of love is hard)
You've got me falling in love
(Falling in love is easy)
(Falling out of love is hard)
You got me falling in love
(If you should ever leave me)
You're only gonna break my heart
My heart, oh
You got me falling in love
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2. |
River Run Dry
05:36
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When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
No, it don’t run anymore
Out on the sea we drown
Let’s find a common ground
Cos we’ve all known suffering
Yeah, we’ve all felt pain
While somebody out there
Been making it rain
Out on the fields we burn
No soil is left unturned
We look to the heavens
To send us a flood
Then wade in the waters
Get stuck in the mud
When the river
When the river run dry
Follow me if you wanna survive
Just keep holding on
Try to be strong
Cos when the river
When the river run dry
Water come in the tears that you cry
14 billion tear drops
Fall from our eyes
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
No, it don’t run anymore
Climbing the mountain high
Watching as oceans rise
Let’s sail to a new world
Let’s make a new start
This land we reside on
Is tearing apart
Falling the valley low
Hearing as sound echo
We follow our leader
We lead with our word
I wish I could grow wings
And fly like a bird
When the river
When the river run dry
Follow me if you wanna get by
Just keep holding on
I will be strong
Cos when the river
When the river run dry
Water come in the tears that we cry
14 billion tear drops
One from each eye
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
No, it don’t run anymore
When the river run dry
I know we’ll be alright
No, we won’t lose the fight
When the river run dry
All those tears that you cry
Will be gone
And I will be
(I will be)
I will be
(I will be)
I will be strong
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
No, it don’t run anymore
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
When the river run dry
No, it don’t run anymore
Oh no it don't
Oh no it don't
No
Oh no it don't
Oh no it don't
No
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3. |
My Heart
05:54
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My heart is a life
It beats like a knife
It's cold as steel
But there's a fire inside
I'm only let loose
When egos are bruised
Feeling under attack
I'll help with that
I've got your back
I'll give you my heart
I'll give you my heart
So let's play a game
My heart can't be tamed
Our fate is in your hands
So take your aim
But don't be deceived
Cos what you believe
Isn't the only truth
The blames on you
You always knew that
Baby
My heart is a weapon
A ticket to heaven
It'll teach you a lesson
You're a fool if you
Play with my heart
Come play with my heart
My heart's built to kill
It carries no guilt
I'm just a tool
Where innocent blood's been spilled
No, I'm not afraid
They'll take me away
Somebody likes me here
Choose love or money, dear
Whatever pays
Cos baby
My heart is a weapon
A ticket to heaven
It'll teach you a lesson
You're a fool if you
Play with my heart
It's a killer
The clown in a thriller
You go down, I'll go with ya
Cos we're through
Once I give you my heart
And I'll give you my heart
So baby, whenever you're low
I'll be there, ready
Finger, trigger, blow
Just reach in your pocket
You know I can stop it
All of the pain in your heart
Come play with my heart
Baby
My heart is a weapon
A ticket to heaven
It'll teach you a lesson
You're a fool if you
Play with my heart
It's a killer
The clown in a thriller
You go down, I'll go with ya
Cos we're through
Once I give you my heart
And I'll give you my heart
I'll give you my
Come play with my
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4. |
Plastic Grass
05:18
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Lying on plastic grass
Hanging out of my arse
Wondering what it is that I’m
Supposed to do with my life
Feels like time is moving too fast
Is it speeding up?
Should I just accept that it’ll be over soon?
That’d be nice
Always tired from trying my best
Never get any rest
What’s the point of singing
All these stupid songs?
Forced to focus on what comes next
With no time to reflect
I’ve been hoping it’ll lead me
Somewhere new for so long
But I’m lying to myself
As I lay here
Simply staring at the sky
And you know why
It's cos I’m wondering
What I’m doing
With my life
Used to care what everyone thought
That was my driving force
Winning their approval was the only thing
On my mind
Never stopped pursuing my dreams
And as hard as it’s been
Doubts creep in telling me to
Try something new on the side
But even when I feel out of luck
I could never give up
What’s the point of living
Doing what you don’t love
So I guess I’ll stay where I’m stuck
Till I’m all out of fucks
Hoping that by giving everything I have
It’s enough
But I’m lying to myself
As I lay here
Simply staring at the sky
And you know why
It's cos I’m wondering
What I’m doing
With my life
With my life
With my life
With my life
With my life
Oh, with my life
Could you do whatever it takes?
All these people are snakes
They’re more artificial than this
Fake-arse lawn
I can’t bear to watch them pretend
Let you think they’re your friend
How can you be living life
If you don’t know you’ve been born?
But I’m lying to myself
As I lay here
Simply staring at the sky
And you know why
It's cos I’m wondering
What I’m doing
Lying on plastic grass
Hanging out of my arse
Wondering what it is that I’m
Supposed to do with my life
With my life
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5. |
Live the Dream
04:00
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Did you lose sight of your passion
When life held you to ransom?
What you live for?
What you live for?
Could you live the dream?
Though the odds aren’t in your favour
Why let ambition waiver?
What you live for?
What you live for?
Could you live the dream?
They might never understand it
So stand up and demand it
Keep on dreaming
And achieving
Show them what it means
Cos life could be easy
It could be everything you need
And you’ll have the world down on their knees
They might be mopping
But you won’t be stopping
Lighting the sky up with every star that you meet
When the loving isn’t tender
Just take time to remember
What you live for
Why you’re here for
You could live the dream
Life throws us some stones
Makes you feel so alone
Then just as you’ve picked yourself up
You can run out of luck
With nowhere to go
Could fate offer a hand
Cos we don’t have a plan
And we’re all just suckers with dreams
With a need to be seen
As suc-cess-ful… but
I’m a sucker
I’m a sucker
I’m a sucker for the needy
And I need you to need me
What you live for?
What you live for?
Could you live for me?
Cos life could be easy
Yeah, it could be everything you need
And you’ll have the world down on their knees
They might be mopping
But you won’t be stopping
Lighting the sky up with every star that you meet
A little bit sleazy
But don’t be afraid to bleed or sweat
You know that they ain’t seen nothing yet
They may be jealous
But you’ll still be zealous
When you’re walking on water
And climbing that mountain
Or falling in flight
Then crashing and drowning
But you won’t stop dreaming
So don’t you stop chasing that dream
When the whole world is against you
Don’t waste the gift god gave you
What you live for?
Why you here for?
Who’d you die for?
You could live that dream
Could you live the dream?
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6. |
Despite Everything
05:59
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A perfect man boasts a modesty
Be he’ll never be the boss of me
Unlike you
Oh yes,
I guess I’m drawn to a maverick
When you break the rules
I get my kicks
So taboo
you’re nothing new
Still I do it all for you
Who cares what’s true
Cos in my view
You’re the only choice
Amid all this noise
You’re the loudest voice
I’ll be there, sink or swim
I’ll love you, despite everything
I’ll love you no matter what life brings
I love you
And I’d do
Anything
To have you
And give you
The leading role in your one-man play
The lights are down
Your crowd awaits
They may boo
I guess no one loves you
Like you love yourself
This protagonist will not be shelved
Right on cue
Reborn anew
I still do it all for you
A fresh debut
A rave review
For your greatest show
They all loved your clownlike bravado
But when those critics revile you
And your fans bid you adieu
I’ll still love you, despite everything
I’ll love you no matter what life brings
I love you
And I’d do
Anything
To bring you your happy ending
I love you and I’d do anything
To bring you your happy ending
And if you ever lose
A new day begins
I know the future's ours to win
I love you
I love you
No matter what
No matter what
No matter what
I love you
And I’d do
Anything
To have you
And hold you
And give you your happy ending
I’ll love you
In spite of everything
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7. |
Fucking Fucked
02:28
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I’m fucked, and you’re fucked
I guess we’ve fucked it all up
At least we’re now fresh out of fucks to give
When life has you bent over
You may find that four-leaf clover
To allow you all the luck required to live
When bad shit comes around
Overwhelmed by fears profound
Don't look ugly with a frown
Just smile
No use in overthinking
Once your ship’s already sinking
So relax, lay back, and float here for a while
I’m fucked
You’re fucked
We’re all fucking fucked
But at least we’re fucked together
Forever
I’m fucked
You’re fucked
We’re all fucking fucked
But at least we’re fucked together
Forever
I’m fucked
You’re fucked
Yes, we’ve fucked it all up
And we’re all fucking fucked
Yes, we’re all fucking fucked
But at least we’re fucked together
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8. |
Bread & Circuses
06:45
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Used to carry this weight around
So scared of falling down
I couldn’t hide my emotion
But my screams
made me strong somehow
They fought back with mushroom clouds
When I picked a side of devotion, now
Even though it’s not meant to be
What I’m feeling inside of me guides me
How I miss being that carefree child
When everyone loved his smile
Blessed with the voice of an angel
But he’d sing with nothing to say
We’re all better off that way
Though ask yourself:
Where is your angel now?
I would look to the stars to see
What was standing in front of me, baby
I used to follow the news
But it’s all bread and circuses
Just keep us entertained and well fed
I’ll choose to find somewhere that soothes
I’m chillin’ with the Tauruses
They’ll keep us all alive till we’re dead
Sometimes wishing I still believed
It helps to have hope in grief
I’m without a God, or a heaven
Somehow faith died inside of me
The fate of humanity
Yeah, I’d trade it all in a second, now
That I know it won’t ever be
What I'm feeling inside of me guides me
I used to follow the news
But it’s all bread and circuses
Just keep us entertained and well fed
I’ll choose to find somewhere that soothes
I’m chillin’ with the Tauruses
They’ll keep us all alive till we’re dead
I'll still look to the stars to see
What is standing in front of me
As we hold out our arms to trust
Believing when no one does
This'll always be enough
For us
I used to follow the news
But it’s all bread and circuses
Just keep us entertained and well fed
I’ll choose to find somewhere that soothes
I’m chillin’ with the Tauruses
They’ll keep us all alive till we die
Used to follow the news
But it’s all bread and circuses
Just keep us entertained and well fed
I’ll choose to find somewhere that soothes
I’m chillin’ with the Tauruses
They’ll keep us all alive till we’re dead
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That Joe Payne Northampton, UK
Progressive-Pop solo artist, formally lead vocalist of The Enid. That Joe Payne is also a featured artist on records by Methexis, John Holden, and ZIO.
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