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Roam
04:15
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I can see where we stand.
I could go at my own pace.
Believe it or not, I won't.
You've ignored me.
I don't know.
I should know.
You have a perfect smile,
Like those in magazines.
One glimpse of your smile,
And you've got me beat.
Won't let you go.
I'll have you know.
I don't care if you just roam.
You don't even try to stay.
Do you think, could we...
You could go at your own pace.
Do you know?
I want to make a move.
The way you do.
I can't leave you.
Do you even want to hear me out?
All you do is just wear me out.
I can see where we stand.
It's really a nice place.
Believe it or not, I won't.
Stop ignoring me.
I won't go.
I can't let go.
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2. |
Riding Along
02:09
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Riding along on a clear bright day,
Can't say what it is about you that makes life OK.
But here we are in the sun, and I'll say that I love you.
You're the only one that I want to see,
When the whole world comes crashing in on me.
I'm in a rut, but it's a rut with you, and I love you
Your kisses help me forget all the pain of living.
Your kisses help me forget what life was like without you.
Your kisses help me forget...
I know they say that nothing is free,
But I'd give up everything to have you with me.
You're my best friend, and I know that it's true, and I love you
Your kisses help me forget all the pain of living.
Your kisses help me forget what life was like without you.
Your kisses help me forget...
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3. |
Always Knew
03:27
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Lie awake, my thoughts escape, I think of you.
I always knew I'd wait for you.
I always knew.
Running blindly through the days, I know it's true,
That one day, I'd wait for you.
I always knew.
Time was going so fast, aging like the rest.
I didn't want to be like the rest.
I always knew.
That one day, in dreams, you'd be right there.
I'd always known you'd be the one right there.
Waiting for a sign,
Time just keeps flyin',
Be the one that I adore tonight.
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4. |
Girl Next Door
03:41
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So she came up to the door, saying...
"Let me introduce myself!
My name is 'so-and-so' and don't you hesitate to ask for help.
If a thing of yours is broken, it's quite likely I can fix it,
I've got books on every subject and my first-aid kit is quite legit!
If you need a shoulder, if you need to move a boulder,
Won't you try me out?"
Because she's the girl next door.
And she, she's the girl next door.
So what? She's the girl next door.
That's why she's the girl next door all right.
Well he couldn't think of much to say so he said...
"Thank you, so-and-so.
I don't expect I'll need your help, 'cause today I'm feeling kind of slow,
but I think you're kind of something, so this offer's worth a try,
'cause you're just my kind of girl, if I'm just your kind of guy.
If you need a shoulder, don't you wait 'til we get older,
Won't you try me out?"
Because she's the girl next door.
And she, she's the girl next door.
So what? She's the girl next door.
That's why she's the girl next door all right.
So the story never ends and the girl and boy are doing well.
And if a thing of his is broken, doesn't hesitate to ask for help.
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5. |
Daydreams
04:26
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Wide awake, or half awake, at least,
But, oh, you've gone to work and,
Oh, distraction's all I find.
Daydreams of me and you together,
Sipping wine from boxes,
I will let you know you're mine.
Ring... pick up the phone,
I just called to say I miss you. (Miss you!)
Meanwhile at home,
You know, you have me obsessed with you.
Wide awake, or half awake, at least,
But, oh, you've gone to school and...
I hope you recall everything
Daydreams of me and you together
Doing what we do... oh...
You'll retake this class in spring.
Ring... pick up the phone,
I just called to say I miss you. (Miss you!)
Meanwhile at home,
You know, you have me obsessed with you.
When you come home to me tonight,
I'll have a thing or two to show you.
Wide awake, or half awake, at least,
But, oh, you're home from work, and
I love the look that's on your face.
Daydreams of me and you together
Telling jokes and laughing,
You know, we make the best team.
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6. |
Fall for You
03:20
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The way you glimpse at me,
As you purse your lips.
Oh, I could just follow you,
Like you were my script.
So, don't you call for me (Baby, don't stop),
Just let me refuse (Don't let me refuse),
Don't wanna fall for you (Oh, but I do),
It's not want I choose.
But, say that I do,
Well, don't be cruel,
'Cause you know I've been damaged,
I've got baggage,
My heart has been ravaged,
And I don't wanna to fall for you.
Oh, what's the point of this?
I'm asking myself.
If I were to see things through,
How could it end well?
So, as you call for me (Again and again),
With your eyes on me (How lovely they are),
I don't wanna fall for you! (Oh, but I do),
It's not wise of me.
But, say that I do,
Well, don't be cruel,
'Cause you know I've been damaged,
I've got baggage,
My heart has been ravaged,
And I don't wanna fall for you.
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7. |
Steal You
02:22
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I can't steal you away from me - can't you see? Because...
— I will never let you go.
We go through life humbly, but, you won't see...
— I just can't let you go.
You and I belong. Don't you know? You know.
Even when I can't say...
There are times, hatefully, stay away from me...
— I can't promise that so.
I won't take that you will see, ungracefully you say...
— I won't ever let you go.
You and I belong. Don't you know? You know.
Even when I can't say, I need you so. You know.
Let it be known. I'll let you go...
You and I belong. Don't you know? You know.
Even when I can't say...
— I won't let you go...
We'll stroll along, pretend happy and free, let everyone see...
— I will promise that so.
Meanwhile I'll be bitch-worthy, until you see, please just...
— No, I'll never let you go.
You know I need you so....
I just can't let you go.
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8. |
Secrets
03:50
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How long must we go on—
With these secrets I can't keep?
These days keep passing on,
Our thoughts, we're in too deep.
Just tell me that you'll never leave me,
You know that it hurts,
So why won't you speak your mind tonight?
This time I can't go on all right.
How long must we stare—
With our eyes closed shut tight?
Days seem forever,
Our timing, it's never right.
Just tell me that you'll never leave me,
You know that it hurts,
So why won't you speak your mind tonight?
This time I can't go on all right.
You know I can't believe we're true,
You know, I pretend that you—
Think of me, wishing on the same star,
Late at night, I think of you all the time.
At least I hope you do...
How long must we go on—
With these secrets I can't keep?
These days keep passing on,
Our thoughts, we're in too deep.
Just tell me that you'll never leave me,
You know that it hurts,
So why won't you speak your mind tonight?
This time I can't go on all right.
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9. |
Little Itch
05:25
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You've got a strange little itch,
And it's going to carry you away,
Maybe not tomorrow,
Definitely not today.
I can see it in your shoes,
They're ready to lace up and go.
Forget about the words you said,
Loving you is such a chore.
You think, this town has gotten over you,
A city can't grow tired of someone who's never there.
You think that I've grown tired of you,
How can I get over a man who's never there?
So when you make new friends,
Try to see all your past.
You know you really let me down,
When you tried to change the cast.
And being free is only free,
When you've got no where to go,
There's just so much you just don't know.
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10. |
Little One
04:04
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Baby, I cry to sleep,
Thinking about you all the time,
And I miss you,
You're awake most of the time.
I wonder if you know.
Darling, I know it's hard,
When we're not together,
Trust me, it tears me apart,
From the thought that this will never end,
I know, that one day,
You'll wake up and realize you're mine, all the time.
I know you'll see me when...
Lately, I've been away,
I know it's a heartache, mine aches,
To say I'm guilty for neglecting the way I am.
Suppose to be...
You'll wake up and realize you're mine, all the time.
I know you'll see me when...
Little one, I know you're young,
And you don't realize,
I do this, for you are my only one.
And never forget that,
This whole thing is for you.
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11. |
Wait
03:45
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Wait, why're you walking out?
Wait, I'll try to do this again or pretend,
OK, see we played this, too.
Wait, now start this game just the same.
Playing around to the beat of our tones,
Making sure we're the best that we know,
But, in the end, it's all been a show.
Hey, see the glass is full!
Hey, it's time to dream a perfect life!
OK, in wake, we need this too.
But wait, we need a map to locate our past.
Playing around to the beat of our tones,
Making sure we're the best that we know.
But, in the end, it's all been a show.
In the end it's all been a show.
Wait! Now, wait!
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12. |
Heart of Me
05:40
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Pretty eyes of green,
Filled with mist, I know,
The world can be so cruel.
Nothing comes for free.
Thunder and lightning,
Won't stop what I'm feeling,
Consolation is my new friend.
You're at the heart of me.
Searching for answers,
That I can never give you,
Solitude is your new friend.
You're not alone at sea.
Troubles and worries,
They amount to nothing,
And the fates, they don't agree.
But you will always have me.
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13. |
When You Smile
05:09
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I don't believe you understand,
How hard it is to conceal myself.
I try my best, oh, can't you tell?
It's of no use to hide from you,
A magical cloak with spider silk spun,
Around and around me would all come undone...
Because...
When you smile at me, my senses start to overtake.
When you smile at me, my shield collapses, I'm betrayed.
So count to ten, or ninety-nine,
Oh what's the point? It's all the same!
You are the wolf and I'm the hare.
It's of no use to hide from you
A magical cloak with spider silk spun,
Around and around me would all come undone...
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14. |
Soar Through Devils
03:59
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Wondering what we'd be, see,
You and I faded hopelessly.
I know, I didn't try to make it right.
Say I'll always be in your heart.
Wondering if we could,
Turn back that page in time,
And rewrite the moments of our lives.
Say you'll always be in my heart.
Running in circles,
Call it history,
We soar through devils,
You will always be...
In the past I had a dream you see,
We were playing with fantasy,
It's not happening to me.
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Mittens San Diego, California
Mittens is a four-piece indie pop band with multiple lead singers and songwriters, three-part harmonies, strong hooks, and
copious instrumental breaks.
Mittens loves to do things the Mittens way, which means smiling in pictures, group hugging after live sets, doing the Mittens handshake, and taking a true DIY approach to everything.
Mittens Loves You!
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