1. |
Working It Out
03:35
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Star-crossed lovers holding tight
Just a pair of kids
No cares in sight
Eyes so open; eyes so bright
Stop, get fast food
It's open all night
So young and so naive
To think it's been 10 years
I can't believe
Still wear your heart on your sleeve
Though we've grown, there's still so much to see
To see...
You told me so
We'd always be together
And all I know
Is that here we are still working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
We're working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
Growing old's not for the weak
Seems like you blink and then you're 30
Tryin' to keep adventure alive
And not let a moment pass us by
You told me so
We'd always be together
And all I know
Is that here we are still working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
We're working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
I'm scared
Am I the only one who feels unprepared?
And I know
It'll all work out, just like I told you so
You told me so
We'd always be together
And all I know
Is that here we are still working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
We're working it out
Still working it out
Still working it out
We're working it out
We're working it out
We're working it out
We're working it out
Still working it out
Still working it...
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2. |
Normal Days
03:28
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I watch the news
I read the paper front to back
I hear tragedies
Poor families...
Another fatal heart attack
I feel lucky it's not you or me
But fate keeps picking and time keeps ticking on
I fear I wake and things are not okay
I fear that I won't close my eyes at all
I'm grateful for another normal day
We can only hope for normal days, you know
Just watching movies I am often aware
How I can focus happily
Mind not going elsewhere
One day it will...
My heart will freeze and be still
I dread that pain
I fear I wake and things are not okay
I fear that I won't close my eyes at all
I'm grateful for another normal day
We can only hope for normal days, you know
Normal day after normal day
I live for every normal day
I wake up and I go to bed
Nothing left unsaid
Normal day after normal day
I live for every normal day
I wake up and I go to bed
Nothing left unsaid
Chorus:
I fear I wake and things are not okay
I fear that I won't close my eyes at all
I'm grateful for another normal day
We can only hope for normal days, you know
You know
You know...
You know...
I watch the news
I read the paper line for line
Thankful that my loves are fine
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3. |
Static
04:25
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Underestimated
You think you know best
You wanna fix me.
Why are you so obsessed?
Assume I’m stubborn
For ignoring you last night
I'm not a wannabe
I do what I like
You’re always saying
"You know what you could be?
"
Well I'm satisfied.
Perfectly.
I’ll say it once again.
There’s no controlling me.
So just get out, get out, get out
Don't make me show you the way.
So just get out, get out, get out.
That’s all I have to say.
It’s like static
Unsolicited.
It numbs my mind
I want the fame.
But dammit, I don’t want to leave myself behind.
I mean, it wouldn't suck
Having a house
With 3 floors, cathedral ceilings,
a pool, and french doors.
But I'm not selling my soul for a vision
No I’m not selling my songs
That’s my decision.
So just get out, get out, get out
Don't make me show you the way.
So just get out, get out, get out.
That’s all I have to say.
It’s like static
Unsolicited.
It numbs my mind
I want the fame.
But dammit, I don’t want to leave myself behind.
I’m not static.
I have brains and a lotta heart.
I've been the same me
right from the start
Right from the start
Right from the start
Right from the start...
It’s like static
Unsolicited.
It numbs my mind
I want the fame.
But dammit, I don’t want to leave myself behind.
It’s like static
Unsolicited.
It numbs my mind
I want the fame.
But dammit, I don’t want to leave myself behind.
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4. |
5 Limes
03:44
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"Margarita, five limes", you say as you reach the bar
You glance my way
And I can feel it right from the start
I get the feeling you're into me
I'm kind of a mystery you need to solve
I can tell that you're smitten
Sad for you, I'm forbidden
Can't get involved
I like you, you're a 10
I just can't fall in love again
You stand out from most men
I just can't fall in love again
I'd trust you so then you'd leave
Or I fear you'd deceive me
I'm not ready to fall and give you everything
See where I've been?
I just can't fall in love again
"Margarita, five limes", I say as I reach the bar
Not long after that, I see you walk in like a superstar
Eyes remain averted 'til you can't me disconcerted
As you turn to talk to me
I'm a closed book, sorry to say
I think it's best if you walk away
I like you, you're a 10
I just can't fall in love again
You stand out from most men
I just can't fall in love again
I'd trust you so then you'd leave
Or I fear you'd deceive me
I'm not ready to fall and give you everything
See where I've been?
I just can't fall in love again
Can't fall...
Can't fall...
Can't fall...
I like you, you're a 10
I just can't fall in love again
You stand out from most men
I just can't fall in love again
I'd trust you so then you'd leave
Or I fear you'd deceive me
I'm not ready to fall and give you everything
See where I've been?
I just can't fall in love again
Can't fall...
Can't fall...
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5. |
Out West
03:32
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A three-hour drive
Only desert to be seen on all sides
I'll be there by tonight
Far away from what I know - from what is home
Out here - it's something new
'Round here - the sun sets differently
The warm winds sweep the worries away
So I bring 'em out west
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na)
Out West
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na)
Sleeping under the stars
Not a sound - just this acoustic guitar
A couple sites down the road
The only other sites in town besides El Cosmico
I twirl my hair
Under a stetson dipped just over my eyes
Snap a couple Polaroids
So I remember out west
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na)
Out West
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na)
But days are short
And I...I'm not here for long
So I...I take it in
(Let's all take it in)
And pause...
A moment longer
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na na)
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na na)
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na na)
(Na na na, na na na na, na na na)
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6. |
Stoner
03:43
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He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
He's got those good intentions
Wants everyone to be okay
Asks every day, "You okay?"
Tries not to get in trouble
But somehow always finds a way
So I pray
He's a different strain
But by his side I will remain
Some things you can't explain
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
I give him hard times
Sarcastic punch lines
But he still treats me nice...ly
He feeds my appetite
Pancakes at midnight
Only left the stove on twice...gee
He's a different breed
Ups, downs, and in-betweens
But he still grew on me
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
You left the lights on
You left the door wide open
You're such a stoner, boy
You are my stoner boy
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
(You are my stoner boy...You are my stoner boy)
He's got ADD, some BD, little OCD
And he copes, yeah he copes with THC
And he's hooked, and he's hooked on me
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7. |
Philomela
03:19
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Are you lost in the void of existence?
Or right on the edge of something wonderful
No one ever wants to belittle
So you do it to yourself
What a shame...
Shame...
Are you living up to your potential?
Or just another shipwreck not far from shore
Would you say you want to be broken?
What are you fighting for?
Now emerge from the shadows
Carve paths with your tongue
Though it's scary you're a brave one
The revolution's just begun
The revolution's just begun
Jovial jamboree, what a party
For a moment there's no pain
Fill your cup, Philomela
You earned it
We're all glad you came
Now emerge from the shadows
Carve paths with your tongue
Though it's scary you're a brave one
Now emerge from the shadows
Forge paths with your tongue
Though it's scary you're a brave one
The revolution's just begun
The revolution's just begun
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8. |
Good Karma
03:17
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I'm a little stressed, I...
I'm a little overwhelmed
I've got a lot on my plate
I gotta sort it out
I'm up all night
Mind on a mission to keep me up
I toss turn, Toss turn...
I need good karma, baby
I'm a mess
I need good karma, baby
I confess
I need good karma, baby
Nothing less
Take cover
Lost my aim
Carrying the weight of everything
Take cover
Lost aim
Hate to complain but I'm going insane
Better take cover
I lost my aim
I'm a little jaded, I...
I'm a little tired of faking a smile
I get through with something to look forward to
I may look disheveled, I...
I may look like I'm in need of rest
But I make do
I make do
I need good karma, baby
I'm a mess
I need good karma, baby
I confess
I need good karma, baby
Nothing less
Take cover
Lost my aim
Carrying the weight of everything
Take cover
Lost aim
Hate to complain but I'm going insane
Better take cover
I lost my aim
I don't mind
I'll play the part
'Cause in my heart I know it won't last forever
I don't mind
I'll play the part
'Cause in my heart I know it won't last forever
So take cover
Lost my aim
Carrying the weight of everything
Take cover
I lost aim
Take cover
Lost my aim
Carrying the weight of everything
Take cover
Lost aim
Hate to complain but I'm going insane
Better take cover
I lost my aim
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9. |
Poor Millennial
03:10
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You won't get us anywhere any faster
Turning a blind eye
So get a grip and pull yourselves all together
We are out of time
Car, bills, food, thrills
We don't wanna worry 'bout it
But we're losing sleep
Hoping we can get by, not die
Far from a luxe life
Holes are getting deep for
A poor millennial
Making bread, still in the red
So typical
S.O.S.
A poor millennial
Careful what you say
We're not all cynical
Help! We're drowning now
Ramen all week
A normal occurence
But we need to pay our loans
For education
What a sticky situation
Gotta crowd fund for a taste of a vacation
And on top of that, I'm fucked up
I need good healthcare for my drugs
I'm a mess (bless)
Just want a solid address
Not to obsess...
I'm just...
A poor millennial
Making bread, still in the red
So typical
S.O.S.
A poor millennial
Careful what you say
We're not all cynical
Help! We're drowning now
A poor millennial
Making bread, still in the red
So typical
S.O.S.
A poor millennial
Careful what you say
We're not all cynical
Help! We're drowning now
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10. |
Someone, Sometimes
03:41
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Am I the only one who's lonely?
Do I really mind?
I keep to myself a lot
I enjoy my downtime
But there I am again
Always on the outs
Now I'm wondering
Who will be around?
When I need someone
It's hard to find someone
I guess we need someone, sometimes
I like to be alone, don't like to feel alone
Guess we can't be alone sometimes
Here's to all the introverted ones hard to see
Here's to all the ambiverts
The iridescent kids like me
I walk with those so unreserved
Or rather, close behind
I used to think I needed them
But it's reversed - or so I find
It's never easy when your battery runs low
Now you see why I like time on my own
When I need someone
It's hard to find someone
I guess we need someone, sometimes
I like to be alone, don't like to feel alone
Guess we can't be alone sometimes
Here's to all the introverted ones hard to see
Here's to all the ambiverts
The iridescent kids like me
Come on by
I'm craving company
Come on over
Maybe once a month
You see - I'm a loser
A selfish loner on the fritz
I'm irrational
Will you be my friend?
When I need someone
It's hard to find someone
I guess we need someone, sometimes
I like to be alone, don't like to feel alone
Guess we can't be alone sometimes
Here's to all the introverted ones hard to see
Here's to all the ambiverts
The iridescent kids like me
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11. |
Lucky One
03:43
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It's been a rough few months
It's been a test
I've never been here before
And I don't want to be anymore
I'm always asking why misfortune seems to be my whole M-O
I've been kind, I toe the line
I don't deserve it, but I know
That I'm here singing these songs
I feel the air fill in each lung
Love surrounds me so I need to hold my tongue
Quit complaining 'cause I know I'm a lucky one
In times like these
You start to look around
See hardship in the world
Much more profound
Unfairness I'll never know
Pain I'll never know
Life I'll never know
I'm always asking why misfortune seems to be my whole M-O
I've been kind, I toe the line
I don't deserve it, but I know
That I'm here singing these songs
I feel the air fill in each lung
Love surrounds me so I need to hold my tongue
Quit complaining 'cause I know I'm a lucky one
I'm a lucky one
You're a lucky one
We're the lucky ones
We're the lucky ones
I'm always asking why misfortune seems to be my whole M-O
I've been kind, I toe the line
I don't deserve it, but I know
That I'm here singing these songs
I feel the air fill in each lung
Love surrounds me so I need to hold my tongue
Quit complaining 'cause I know I'm a lucky one
Quit complaining 'cause I know I'm a lucky one
Quit complaining 'cause I know I'm a lucky one
I'm a lucky one
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Ali T Vermont
☆ Alison "Ali T" Turner is a singer-songwriter (guitar/voice) who has been serving up the right dose of indie-pop and 90's nostalgia since 2004-ish. ☆
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