1. |
Hello
03:25
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(instrumental)
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2. |
Alan
04:50
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Alan (Ken Clinger)
Alan sits beneath the pines
the softness of the needles soothes
the edges of his memories
his recent life on Earth
Alan breathes the scent and sighs
this resting place begins to pale
and fragments of the memories
solidify and reveal their worth
Alan finds himself in dreams
of others that he left behind
his image matches memories
he changes shape to match their need
Alan rarely says a word
his presence seems to fill the role
and any words he utters
emphasize and alter what they mean
Alan dreams he’s flying
above the darkened land
points of light
they call his name below
Up ahead a ray of light
transcending the horizon
following requires the past
a weight to be let go
Alan says goodbye to all
his recent life on Earth
mem’ries stay without the pull
their essence added to his light
he leaves behind an image
for those who think he shows a way
Alan flies above the pines
transcending the horizon with delight
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3. |
Cry Baby
05:03
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Cry Baby (Gene "Eugene" Andrusco)
And then I saw you
You were so beautiful
I think you whispered
Within
You could listen to the song on the radio
You could listen to the song on the radio
I'll bet you never hear the song on the radio
Cry baby Cry
Don't you wonder why
You've stood so long
Your silent song
Cry baby Cry
I had a dream too
It was so beautiful
And everything true
Within
You could listen to the song on the radio
You could listen to the song on the radio
I 'll bet you never hear the song on the radio
Cry baby Cry
Don't you wonder why
Your flesh is worn
Your body torn
Cry baby cry
You could listen to the song on the radio
I bet you never hear the song on the radio
You could listen to the song on the radio
Cry baby cry
Don't you wonder why
You've stood so long
Your silent song
Cry baby cry
Your flesh is worn
Your body torn
It's almost gone
The words will come
Your way is clear
To beg for tears
Cry baby cry
Cry baby cry
Don't you wonder why
You've stood so long
Your silent song
Cry baby cry
Cry baby cry
Don't you wonder why
You've stood so long
Your silent song
Cry baby cry
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4. |
Dance in the River
06:24
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Dance in the River (Ken Clinger)
Living in the city
living in the country
living in apartment
living in a house
oh, we don't really care
what our surroundings are
as long as
you and I and all the others
learn not to fade away
learn not to give away
what we've forgotten
what we've committed to
before we came here
before we landed
before we entered into
all of this corporeal matter
dance in the river
sing in the morning
sing in the evening
dance in the sea
of all that's not important
at least that's what we're told
inside the cracks
between the lines
behind the surface
something is trying to
get our attention
something that's
always been there
oh, we don't really care
what the message is
as long as
you and I and all the others
learn how to fly away
and still remain on earth
what we've forgotten
what we're committed to
returns in those moments
returns in their time
to check on our progress
in the corporeal world
dance in the ocean
chant in the sunrise
hum in the sunset
dance in the light
of all that's really important
in spite of what we're told
living in the suburbs
living on a mountain
living in a trailor
living in a penthouse
oh, we don't really care
what our surroundings are
as long as
you and I and all the others
swim in the river
dance in the morning
sing in the evening
float in the air
dance in the river
sing in the morning
chant in the evening
dance in the sea
dance in the ocean
chant in the sunrise
hum in the sunset
dance in the light.
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5. |
Clouds
05:48
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(instrumental)
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6. |
Hilltop Memory
05:50
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Hilltop Memory (Ken Clinger)
on a hilltop memory
solitude and gentle breeze
deep is calling into deep
opening infinity
inner outer harmony
far beyond the stars agree
reaching source and destiny
love is all to hear and see
ordinary senses fade
joy and ecstasy remain
humility yet unafraid
human words cannot explain
an orchestra
the separate notes are melting into
harmony
the swelling chords float upwards into
clarity
our hearts and minds rejoice realize
love and self are one
perfect stillness of the night
solemn silent sounds arise
out of darkness into light
beyond the range of ears and eyes
eternity
the stirring of the heart in true
reality
being born anew unfolding
destiny
whatever we make of it knowing
love and all are one
leaving hilltop memory
rising on the gentle breeze
distant calling mystery
entering infinity
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7. |
I am an Idiom
07:01
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I am an Idiom (Ken Clinger)
a little bird told me
at the end of the day
all that glitters is not gold
all the tea in China
it's as good as new
whether you blow hot or cold
the blind leading the blind
it's a bitter pill to swallow
when it all come to a head
it's a blessing in disguise
to get blood from a stone
even when you're hanging by a thread
I'm as mad as a hatter
at the drop of a hat
all dressed up with nowhere to go
I'm all fingers and thumbs
all bark and no bite
at a dog & pony show
don't hold your breath
don't take wooden nickels
don't upset the apple cart
if I drag my feet
if I draw a blank
then let's have a heart to heart
I am an idiom
you are an idiom
they are all idioms too
we are figurative meanings
in common use
what we seem to say
take it another way for truth
I am an idiom
you are an idiom
we are all idioms now
we are figures of speech
we don't mean what we say
we hide behind a phrase
come on and join, we can show you how
it's a bit too much
when you're waiting in the wings
you can't have your cake and eat it too
you can lead a horse to water
but you can't make it drink
until you walk a mile in its shoes
when hell freezes over
or when pigs fly
just throw caution to the wind
you get what you pay for
you reap what you sew
until your ship comes in
I am an idiom
you are an idiom
they are all idioms too
we are figurative meanings
in common use
what we seem to say
take it another way for truth
I am an idiom
you are an idiom
we are all idioms now
we are figures of speech
we don't mean what we say
we hide behind a phrase
come on and join, we can show you how
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8. |
Dusting Off
08:08
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Dusting Off (David Goard)
Light – bright – winter sun is shining - in my eyes
How I long for - days of fun and pleasure – without ties
Loneliness and dreariness
Make my life so meaningless and grim
It’s a sin.
Radiation’s not a healthy thing I read it in the news
But I think I’ll have one last fling
I’m - dusting off my blues.
Hard work’s - a Spaniard - the trawler man declares
In-side the ‘Old Turk’s Head’ – a bed – is prepared
Warm the cockles of the heart
Make you feel that you’re a part – of a plan
A valued man.
Radiation’s not a healthy thing I read it in the news
But I think I’ll have one last fling
I’m - dusting off my blues.
Land ho - with sweet hellos - and sad goodbyes
One last chance to feel the sun and see blue skies
Salad days and holidays
Rid us of - our cold, cold ways
Cancer risks from sun beds soar
As pale-faced Brits beg for more – heat
It’s such a treat.
Radiation’s not a healthy thing I read it in the news
But I think I’ll have one last fling
I’m - dusting off my blues.
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Colors Blooming Thoughtlessly
(Ken Clinger)
the spiral becomes tighter
narrowing its hold
while the current becomes stronger
too much to resist
ahead there looms the vortex point
too perfect to behold
concentrated energy
yet gentler than a kiss
a surge from deep inside of me
so beautiful with pain
I lose a part of what I held
too tightly to destroy
but I can’t stand much more of this
in spite of all the gain
another surge, a wall collapse
an all encompassed joy
waking up, confusion reigns
this won’t fit with that
reorganize the dark & light
choose grayness to fit in
everything is now in place
the inner diplomat
but deep inside insisting voice
refusing to give in
a daydream interrupts the flow
something like a kiss
or colors blooming thoughtlessly
within a field of gray
the strange and wonderful return
but shrouded in a mist
a dream becomes a memory
to slowly fade away
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