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Before This
03:05
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I remember how our lives were before this
We could see each other's smiles or crooked grins
We could lend a hand to a stranger and not being afraid
I just don't want to forget
Now there's only empty holes where hearts used to beat
Fear is winning, time goes by and hope's on the blink
Out of business, shutters down, drown into tears
Losing our half-reached dreams
We may strong
But not immune
To the pain
To the hunger
Of our kids
And to the loss
Tell me please
If you get cut
Won't you bleed?
Won't you plead?
Won't you scream?
Aaaaah...
Do you remember how our lives were before this?
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We Are Back
02:37
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We all know we’ll never ever get back
The bloom that’s been stolen from our worried hearts
We all mourn and give a bitter farewell
To all departed loved ones without even a hug
So we pray for strength
However is not a matter of faith
Facing all that pain
Here we stand
We’ve all lost some of our hopes,
Some of our dreams and most of our joy
We seem forced to take it as it comes
And do as we are told no matter the cost
Many of us survived
We’ve had the luck others didn’t have
But we don’t deserve
The guilt corrode our spirits to hell
All that matters now
Is trying to live as fully as we can
And that’s why...
After all...
We are back
We are back
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Rats Aboard
02:46
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Let’s sail instead of drift away.
Let’s sail and set the course, the way.
I hope you said your prayers.
Let’s row this folly boat to shore.
Let’s row until we stand it no more.
We should’ve learned the ropes
and not to trust the fog.
But first get rid of rats aboard.
They eat our food, our boat, they want us lost.
We really need all hands on deck
They’re just a vermin crew and they won’t... row!
No flag! I won’t hoist that rag.
No flag! Here’s no place for sham.
False colors won’t be raised
for code of honor’s sake
(So) check we got rid of rats aboard
They eat our food, our boat, they want us lost.
We really need all hands on deck
They’re just a vermin crew and they don’t... row!
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A Horse Named Storm
04:30
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Since my memory reigns
By my side, on my left
There’s a horse, violent breath
Storm’s his name and he’s watching me
In the wind loves to trot
With invisible control
Waiting for my hand to fail
Just forgetting his presence there
I see lightning appear
I hear thunder come near
And the rein starts to pull
Now my will’s got nothing to do
I’m a mere spectator
With no voice and disabled
I try to reach and calm him down
But he won’t stop until it’s done
This is all that remains
Of who once was a peaceful man
It seems that Storm’s gone away
Seems that Storm’s gone away
Seems that Storm’s gone away
Seems that Storm...
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Color Me Warm
04:05
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Tonight I need the blanket to be our dome
Tonight I need you just for me
Let me lay here covered by your wings
Let me be the one
Tonight I’ll be fine
If into your arms
Heal me, fill my sore and color me warm
The day’s been cold and full of bitter winks
When all I want’s your flavour
Sweet and tender, hot and fearless kiss
There’s where I want to sleep
I wonder if we
Could stay here and weave
Heal me, fill my sore and color me warm
I don’t care if the world is torn,
Wounded to the core, almost burnt
Now there’s only you and I
Forgive me if I’m selfish but
You’re my home, you color me warm
Tonight I’ll be fine
If into your arms
Heal me, fill my sore and color me...
Heal me, fill my sore and color me...
Heal me, fill my sore and color me warm
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James Room Bilbao, Spain
Rock de autor
Rock / Singer Songwriter
Booking:
jamesroommusic@gmail.com
(+34) 626 441 714
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