Addict

She's got a one-track mind
Thinks about it all the time
Can't eat, can't sleep

Lookin’ in the mirror
You've lost your soul
Caught up in a feeling
and it's out of control

Whatcha’ gonna do
Gonna do When the well runs dry

Open up your eyes
take a look around
shake off those chains
You're sure to hit the ground

I know you're blinded
and it's hot to the touch
But you better be careful
when it takes that much

Whatcha’ gonna do
Gonna do When the well runs dry

hey baby better run away
hey baby better run away

Given up your freedom
Cuz you don't wanna fight
Pray that you're dreamin’
But you're locked in tight

Catch you on the flip side
as you're headed for a rebound
Liking your wounds
feeling like a clown
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Party or a Train Wreck

She wore high heel shoes
A snakeskin mini
With a blood red halter top

Bleach blond bouffant
A body to match
Well, this little missy was hot

Better beware if you're judgin’ by the cover
You might get more than you ask
Could be a diamond in your hand
Or might just be a pain in your

Could be a party
Or train wreck
Take a roll of the dice
Sometimes what looks that fine
Well it doesn't turn out so nice

Could be a party
Or train wreck
Tell me whatcha’ gonna do
If you're feeling lucky
Well, I'll say a prayer for you

She got on the dance floor
The guys all stared
The girls all looked away

Started to move
Did the shimmy and shake
Like she was workin’ a pole I'd say

Better watch your back if you try and chase that
Might wind up getting stung
She may look harmless sweet as pie
But I hear that she carries a gun

Could be a party
Or train wreck
Take a roll of the dice
Sometimes what looks that fine
Well it doesn't turn out so nice

Could be a party
Or train wreck
Tell me whatcha gonna do
If you're feeling lucky
Well, I'll say a prayer for you

She set her sights
On a guy in the corner
Who looked like he had dough

She adjusted her skirt
A little bit higher
So he sees what she had to show

Better beware if you take that plunge
You might wind up in too deep
Wake up one fine Sunday morning
Find yourself lying next to a freak
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Grounded

There was a grey sky
Gave me grey heart
Pretty damn sure
I was gonna fall apart

But I ain't gonna worry
No time to fret Not now

Cuz lord I've fallen oh so many times
Been broken bruised battered
Gotta blame it on the wine
Been down so low just means
I can't be far from the ground

Sunrise
Brings a river of blue
Flowing down
Let it wash over you

Open your eyes
Don't have to die inside
You know it's true, it’s true

Cuz lord you've been foolish and sure you’ve lied
Shut the door, tossed the key
All alone to cry
Been down so low, just means
You can't be far from the ground

Done lots of things said I never would have done
Sung plenty of songs I swore I never would have sung
Cuz what you see isn't always what you get
Ad I promise you baby well I ain't dead yet

Listen to my words
Heed my advice
Just live your life
It's gonna be all right

But don't worry if it all goes wrong
You won't be down for long

Cuz lord I've fallen oh so many times
Been broken bruised battered
Gotta blame it on the wine
Been down so low just means
I can't be far from the ground

Thoroughly Modern

World keeps turning
Your mind is churning
While the days they pass you by

You try to stop that
Ticking clock
By calling Dr. Time

Thoroughly modern and a little bit dangerous
Thoroughly modern and a little bit high
Thoroughly modern always so glamorous
Thoroughly modern and out of your mind

Standing on a
Cyber soap box
You lecture to your crowd

You don't see
That they're not listening
‘Cuz your too damn proud

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You say there's someone
Outside the window
Trying to steal your soul

Maybe it's true
But no one has ever seen him
It's getting out of control

Bait your hook
Sell your story
Slyly bat your eyes

So many lines
You can't remember
What's real and what's a lie

Thoroughly modern and a little bit dangerous
Thoroughly modern and a little bit high
Thoroughly modern always so glamorous
Thoroughly modern and out of your mind

Maybe you're a
Sleeping beauty
A kiss is will wake your heart

But for now
You keep dreaming
So your world won't fall apart
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Thank God For My Stalker

Drivin’ late last night
Out in the middle of nowhere
Started to rain
Got really dark
That’s when my lights went out

Had to pull over to the side
Found out my cell phone had died
I began to panic
But this must be luck
That’s when a car pulled up

Saw through Windshield
A face I recognized
Got a little bit scared
But I put on a smile

And I said
Thank god for my stalker
Without you I wouldn't know what to do
I'll never say a bad thing about you
Thinkin’ it's good thing
Thankin’ all the stars above
Shoutin’ out it's a lucky day I've got you

It’s been three years now
Met at that club in Chicago
Stood in the back
A face in the dark
But that's sure not how you saw it

Said that you caught my eye
Could swear that I gave you the sign
What could I say?
What if you got mad?
I won't make a scene like that

I walked away
Tried to pretend
I was hard of hearing
But here you are, and I said

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You showed up last Halloween
Got up on stage you were acting like a freak
Didn't know what to do or how to get you to leave
You took care of that when you fell and broke your vampire teeth

Then I received a letter
Told me how I really lead you on
Weren’t gonna take it
You said we're through
I never knew there was a me & you

Didn't know what to think
Wasn't sure what to do
All I know is I'm happy
To be seeing you!

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Sinners

Born walking
Eyes wide open
Seemed I had plenty to do
Momma she needed mothering
Said you're here so how bout you

Hand full of pills
And a fist full of dollars
Makes for a dangerous game

And though I saw
Through the eyes of a child
Swore I'd never do the same

But heaven
Must be full of sinners not saints
Cuz there ain't nobody
Who doesn't share a little bit of the blame?

So maybe it’s time to let go

Brother, he didn't understand
Turned his back walked away
I waved said good riddance
And there was nothing more to say

Don't throw stones
When you live in glass houses
Walls can come crumbing down

Might wind up the fool
When the tables are turned
And find you've got no one around

Heaven
Must be full of sinners not saints
Cuz there ain't nobody
Who doesn't share a little bit of the blame?

So maybe it’s time to let go

Now I'm older
And far less wise
Wish I could turn back the clock

Cuz they're all gone
I don't have the anger
Just wish we could sit down and talk

Hindsight is clear
When your staring back
By then the moment has past

Pride can be ugly
It cuts like a knife
and only the pain's gonna last
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1500 Miles

Checked my oil
Kicked my tires
I was ready to go

Suitcase in the back
Guitar by my side
Time to hit the road

I've got 1500 miles of freeway
3 shows, one hundred degrees in the shade
72 hours, one holiday inn
Hope I live - hope I live to see Monday

Stopped for cheez-its
a can of red bull
Bakersfield next stop

Trying to get excited
About driving the grapevine
But you know it's too damn hot

I've got 1500 miles of freeway
3 shows, one hundred degrees in the shade
72 hours, one holiday inn
Hope I live - hope I live to see Monday

People tell me
I'm a lucky
Getting to do my thing

I'm not complaining but
I could use a driver
And a drink

It's all done
a little hungover
But I'm Feeling alright

Headed home
Tired but happy
Cuz they really loved us last night
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Keepin' The Truck

Me and my Ford go back a few years; and if I have my say it's gonna be here
for another hundred fifty thousand miles
It's got a coupla' dents and faded paint; but it suits me fine 'cuz I just ain't
the type to put on airs. It's not my style.

You can take the house 'cuz it ain't much
and my pool cue 'cuz I'm outta luck.
You can take the BBQ but I'm keepin' the truck.
Take the Firebird with its burned out clutch
and the bricks that are holdin' it up
Take the front yard where it sits but I'm keepin' the truck.

I turn the key and it purrs away; which is so much more than I can say
about you since we put on those rings.
We both know this is gonna end; and I won't ask if we can be friends.
I only wanna say this one last thing.

You can take the house 'cuz it ain't much
and my pool cue 'cuz I'm outta luck.
You can take the BBQ but I'm keepin' truck.
Take the Nascar collectors mugs,
the kegorator where we fill 'em up
take the refrigerator but I'm keepin' the truck.

When we first met we were running hot but now we've suffered vapor lock
or maybe we blew a gasket I don't know.
Now I got a plan and it don't sound bad. I'm takin' the truck and I'll
sleep in the cab
while Willie Nelson plays on the stereo.

Growing Up

Walkin’ down 10'th avenue in the pouring rain
Mind just chuggin’ on like a runaway train
Couldn't feel my fingers but I felt my brain
Workin’ on overtime
Going into overdrive

Friends will tell you that I'm wound real tight
Ok in the morning but it gets a little rough at night
Hope I can change if I try with all my might
Workin’ on overtime
Going into overdrive

Tell me there's a way that I can change
Before this gets insane

Time moves on and heals they say
Walkin’ little baby steps take it on day by day
A smile is a gift goes long long way
Keeps you safe from overtime
Takes you out of overdrive

Tell me there's a way that I can change
Before this gets insane

Maybe it's just time I started
To think with my heart and
not my mind
Maybe it's time

It was a late one night at The Stonewall Inn
Pool table opened up and I started win
Realized I wasn't thinkin’ much about anything
Wasn't workin’ on overtime
Not headed into overdrive

Tell me there's a way I found to change
Before this gets insane
Maybe it's all ok

You Are The One

The road's been long
And I’m not as young
When it comes to picking pieces
Up off the ground
I'm thinking love is just a fairy tale
Meant for someone pitching pennies in a wishing well

Could never apologize
For smoky bars bright lights
They're just something that's a part of my life
I thought it might be better to be alone
But here I am writing a love song

Cuz you are the one for me
And you are exactly all I need
Cream in my coffee
You're the jam on my English Muffin
You're Ice on a hot summer day
and you're Mine

Met one night I was hypnotized
Couldn't stop dreaming bout
That look in your eyes
I’m thinking this must be a fantasy
Could it be that look was for me?

Cuz you are the one for me
And you are exactly all I need
Cream in my coffee
You're the jam on my English Muffin
You're Ice on a hot summer day
and you're Mine

Yea life ain't perfect
and sometimes we fight
but what counts darling is you're fine

Been three years
How time flies by
We'll be old gray in the blink of an eye
I’m thankful for you every day
It’s why I’m writing a song to say
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Don’t Tell me It’s Over

I Look at your face
Makes me wanna to cry
So many happy memories
Of many years gone by

The feel of your touch
It feels like home
thought never I'd lose you
Thought that day would never come

But there's storm clouds rising
Getting hard to hide
Thinkin they might go away if I close my eyes

Don't tell me that it's over
Don't tell me it's over
Cuz baby I don't know if I'm over you

So many sleepless nights
Staring at the ceiling
know somethings gotta change
I’m not sure what I am feeling

I know you've been dreamin
Talking in your sleep
It's not me on your mind
It's all the secrets that you keep

But there's a storm cloud rising
Getting’ hard to hide
Wish I could close my mind maybe turn back time

But Don't tell me that it's over
Don't tell me it's over
Cuz baby I don't know if I'm over you

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Not like we haven't tried
Not like we just don't care
Sometimes love is changing
It isn't always fair

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I can't get you to talk
you won't look in my eyes
I know that I'm losing you
But I'm not good with goodbyes

But there's storm clouds rising
With nowhere to hide
No way to pretend everything was alright
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The Bottom Line

Saw a boy standing by the road
Dressed up just like the statue of liberty
He danced around like a circus clown
Trying to get me to come in to do my taxes

And I wondered why
And does anyone drive by
But who am I to say I know a better way?
The bottom line is it takes all kinds

I saw a man looking angry on the tv
Said the world was going straight to hell
He was absolutely sure he had every single answer
And we were surely sinners if we didn't believe

And I wondered why
Could I call him on his lie?
Cuz who is he to say
That he's got the only way
The bottom line is it takes all kinds

Then there are others so concerned by color
They can't see what's right in front of their eyes
Blind to the fact that it's only pigmentation
That we're all really the same down deep inside

And I wonder why
When we're all just one mankind
Makes no sense to say
That theirs is the only way
The bottom line is it takes all kinds

Takes a little bit of everything
To make this crazy world go round
We don't have to get along
There's just one rule that I've found
The Bottom Line is it takes all kinds

There are those who like to label love
Demand we follow strict rules and regulations
There's So much hate flowing through their veins
I doubt they actually have a real heart that's beating

And I wonder why
There's so much hate inside
And who are they to say
They have the only way
The bottom line is it takes all kinds