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There They Go
02:23
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oh no, there they go again, there they go again, it's a crying shame
oh no, walking down the street, looking like some freaks, so out of place
oh no, what are they doing now, they're not from around, wish they'd go away
oh no, just look at them, point at them and laugh at them
So what makes you think you're so special?
What makes you think you're different?
I don't understand what's your intention
I don't understand you at all
oh yeah, there's the hate again, of what they don't know, just leave me alone
oh yeah, listen to them talk, I can hear them speak like I wasn't there
Oh yeah, but I just don't care, I'll ignore them while they laugh away
oh yeah, I'm just not like them, never was and never will understand
So what makes you think you're so special?
Just because everyone's like you
I'm not asking you to be like me, oh no
So don't expect me to be like you
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2. |
Together for a Reason
02:26
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I look around and what do I see
I see my friends who've been with me
since I was so small I could barely walk
and still mean oh so much to me
I never listened, when someone said
friendship never lasts
Some people think that friendship is
only about taking or giving but let me
tell you there's something that runs deeper
it's the love that makes us feel like we are one
I know I can count on you
you know you can count on me
all you've got to do is ask
'Cause we're here together for a reason
and I'm sure that we were meant to
find and help each other
learn the lessons from life
I'm very happy, that I can say
you're my friend
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3. |
Gone
02:11
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You just keep shouting on and on
and I just can't see what's the point
I don't know why I'm still around
or maybe I'm already gone
or maybe I'm already gone
somewhere in my head
or somewhere else I just don't know
You tell me you're always right
and keep on with no end in sight
My head shuts everybody off
I just don't care about who's wrong
I just don't care about who's wrong
I don't care if you're right
I don't care if you're wrong
And now I'm gone and on my own
I just can't hear you anymore
but even after all the hate
I can still see the love we shared
I can still see the love we shared
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4. |
Into the Unknown
03:42
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Once you lift the veil you're under
Once you know what's real and unreal
Once you see without your eyes
Once you open up your mind
The spell is broken
The doors are open
let yourself go
into the unknown
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5. |
Path of Deception
02:19
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your days are lonely days just wherever you are
your nights are lonely nights just wherever you are
you think there's people in your life
'cause there's always someone around
but they're not really there
at least not when you need them
you've always known it would be like this, from the start
but it doesn't make it any less hard and you know it
friends only last just as long as the favors
they need from you
and then they vanish in the darkness of your life
so look at me while I ask you the one question
was it worth your while to embark on the path of deception
were the gainings so big
that the price to pay seemed small next to them
but it wasn't so small as the price in the end is your life
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6. |
Not Real
02:49
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I don't know what's going through your head
your eyes won't give away a thing
you look at me and smile then talk a while
and I just stand there mute and deaf
your voice is such a sweet drug to me
I should leave and walk away
but your gaze is hypnotizing
I just can't move in any way
I don't know what's the game you're playing
And I'm sure a game it is
Why you use your charms against me
What is it that you want from me
Is it just the satisfaction?
Is there really no one else?
Is it just my fascination?
that's just really for a dream, a dream that is not real
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7. |
Waves of Happiness
02:21
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A happy smile, a friendly way
singing a song about loneliness
a bottle in your hand, but no cloud in your face
a lively dance across the stage
sending us waves of happiness
your tambourine just touched my head
and I'm happy, yes I'm happy
Keep playing those harps
keep speaking your mind
keep singing for us
keep your smile in place
and next time you come back
i'll be happy to see you play again
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8. |
Slap of Change
04:38
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Sometimes life gives me a slap in the face
and it feels so bad, so I question my choices
'cause I took a chance and I started to run
and then I went so fast I tripped over
And I fall, And it hurts
And I sing about those that have left
x2
So which way I go now? I'm not really sure
Sometimes the path is not clear
Running against a wall every time I go on
And it seems that I've got to embrace change
And I stop, and i look around.
And I sing about my life
I feel better now...
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9. |
Can't Run Away
02:01
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You can't run away!
You can't run away! from your self
x2
You're free to try just for a while
but it won't make any difference, at all
Just be sure you know when to stop
You can't hide away
You can't hide away from your own gaze
x2
You can close your eyes for as long as you want
but it'll do you no good, you'll just trip and fall
you will keep on seeing that something's wrong
So just go ahead,
So just go ahead and accept it
x2
Don't be afraid and look inside
You'll be surprised at what you find
Then start doing what you really want
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10. |
Not You
02:19
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who should I be answering to
I don't think it is you
I don't think it is you, at all
who should I be trying to please
I don't think it is you
I dont' think it is you at all
'cause whatever I do, I won't please all of you
so I'd rather be the one, even if the only one
you made up your mind about me
and who am I to say
who am I to say if you're wrong
you're free to decide what you think
but I won't play the game
I won't try to see inside your head
'cause whatever is in there... is not really my business
so I'd rather look inside, my very own mind
and whatever I find will be of my own
whether you like, or not
and even if you don't I just don't care
'cause it's the truth from deep inside my head
x2
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11. |
Aliens
02:28
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when i was a kid i was so confused
about the way the adults would behave
worried all the time with no fun to be had
responsibilities taking up their whole days
i didnt understand how could you change a chid
into these creatures i so i made a story up
aliens would come down and steal your
body when you grew up
put themselves in your place instead
that would explain why adults were so different
to my young and impressionable brain
then i grew up and no such thing happened, to me
i am still here as far as i can tell
so i realized, the changes were all done by choice
it's each of us that decides how to live
and I chose my path, I made up my mind
you're free to make yours, i wont get in your way
I choose to have fun and enjoy my life
I choose to do the things I love
Responsibilities are fine, but i'll keep them in place
i'll remember what being a child meant
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12. |
Weird One
02:35
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You might think that I am so strange
the way that I look
The way I dress or the way I cut my hair
the way tie my shoes
The way I walk and the way that I talk
the way I smile or frown
The way I think or the way I eat
the way that I live
But do remember
What I'm gonna say to you
In my world you are the weird one (weird one!)
X4
What comes through my mouth may seem crazy at times
You might not understand
But so may I when it's you the one who talks
it doesn't mean you're mad
I won't judge you for what you are,
so please do the same
but if you're curious and wanna get close
then come on right in
And please remember
These words I say to you
In my world you are the weird one (weird one!)
X4
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13. |
How I Longed
02:57
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Once you went home, away from me
I couldn't think that it was true
But days went on, and where were you?
Crying was all that I could do
Oh, How I longed for you my love
From the moment you were gone
How I longed for you my love
right until you came finally home
First it was hard, to be alone
Our house felt empty without you
Most of my time, spent outside
so life went on and I got through
Oh, How I longed for you my love
From the moment you were gone
How I longed for you my love
right until you came finally home
After a while, I realized
we both were needing this time alone
With you I learned,to love and care
without you not to lose myself
Oh, How I longed for you my love
From the moment you were gone
How I longed for you my love
right until you came finally home
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14. |
Farewell
03:23
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Watch me dance, my own way
the road I follow through this world of trails
we shared the song, we shared the pain
we sang together 'till the break of day
There's something that I've got to say
but words don't come out the right way
I guess it's time for me to say:
Farewell
We might cross paths, every now and then
I'm glad we met and I do wish you well
Just keep on going, through your own song
I'll keep on with mine and see, where I'm bound
'Cause I don't know where this road leads
and who knows we might meet again
and sing together one more time
And I'll be glad
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15. |
All the Time
02:27
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you came along, you came along
we were not ready but you came along
and then we had to learn how to trust
and then we had to learn to care
We love you so, we love you so
some times you're so loud but we love you so
no matter what you do or say
no matter who you become
You say goodbye, You say goodbye
your life is out there we can't hold you back
and now we are oh so alone,
now we are so alone
But oh don't you cry, oh don't you cry
we will be there anytime that you ask
cause no matter how far away we are
we're with you all the time
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The Foreign Characters Madrid, Spain
The Foreign Characters is a garage/folk/psychedelic band which was born from an acoustic project started by George Foreign.
Back in 2008, he started composing songs with a base of guitar and harmonica.
The project evolved and the music moved towards more upbeat rhythms while the Rock, Garage Punk and Surf influences started to show. At that point it was clear a drummer was needed
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