1. |
Blank Stare
03:38
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Barely on the rise
Sun opens my eyes
Lazy slumbers done
I’ll turn the power on
Start to sing a song
Nothing comes to mind
I’m looking for inspiration
And Illumination
Or something that goes like that...
All the stuff that comes from my mind
Can be horse hockey sometimes
Idle thoughts are all that I have
Write that down before the blank stare
That blank stare
Laying on the grass
Getting grounded fast
Looking at the sky
Pretty lines of clouds
Crossing all around
So it burns my eyes
I’m looking for inspiration
And Illumination
Or something that goes like that...
All the stuff that comes from my mind
Can be horse hockey sometimes
Idle thoughts are all that I have
Write that down before the blank stare
That blank stare
I’m looking for inspiration
And Illumination
Or else I will just write that...
All the stuff that comes from my mind
Can be horse hockey sometimes
Idle thoughts are all that I have
Write that down before the blank stare
That blank stare
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2. |
Perfect Side Of You
03:26
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One thing I know
Before I throw
The six sides of fate
Are in my pocket
Before you roll
Try not to show
The dots are not
Always in order
I must confess
Under duress
The rules are not
Interpretations
I’ll just kick back
Under the sun
To find a seat
At the kids table
You’re never ever left alone
Until someone shows you
You hardly ever wept when showing
That perfect side of you
The risk you take
When next to me
Could be a lifetime
Of agony
If I’m the one
Who had begun
All of this
Would be rather pointless
You’re never ever left alone
Until someone shows you
You hardly ever wept when showing
That perfect side of you
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3. |
More Than I Deserved
02:12
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September back in 91
Patricia found her way back home
And I was lost, so lost
She knew where she was headed to
But I really never knew
That she was far so far
From me
I wish I had all of the moments left
To say the things I should’ve said
So many times
I think if I picked up the phone
I could’ve said to you
You loved me more than I deserved
I’m pretty sure you see me now
Stella has become my Tao
For life and more
Understanding loves a force
Surpassing every remorse
But I still wish I could tell you
I wish I had all of the moments left
To say the things I should've said
So many times
I think if I picked up the phone
I could say to you
You loved me more than I deserved
You loved me more than I deserved
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4. |
You
03:20
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It can be more than OK
Than from a floor of a cage
Into a sense of belonging
It helps if you're not spiraling
Resonant polarity
Create your own gravity
Contributions always are the only way of doing...
YOU!
I want to follow you
I want to see things through
Light or dark it’s true
I’m so in love with you
Time stamp of life follows me
But if you’re right next to me
I will be great, I mean I’ll be phenomenal
You won’t believe
Soul searching is what we do
But if it’s all up you you
We can go back to bed
As long as I’m always latched on to...
YOU!
I want to follow you
I want to see things through
Light or dark it’s true
I’m so in love with you
Oh, YOU!
I want to follow you
I want to see things through
Light or dark it’s true
I’m so in love with you
Oh, YOU!
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5. |
Stella Ellis
03:53
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Remember that day in September
I wish I knew it better
Just across the street
Hoping that we’d meet
Only a few weeks later
I finally got to see her
Such a glimmer of great
So nice to meet you
Just as sure as the sun
Will rise up each day
And under the moon
The sea turtles play
I can’t wait to see
All you’re gonna be
I can’t be more blessed
Stella Ellis
My girl says you’re a great baby
Well she's a real great lady
Who’ll keep you safe and sound
Keep both feet on the ground
Eat all your vegetables
They’ll make you strong and abled
To conquer any boys
That take your Choo Choo
Just as sure as the sun
Will rise up each day
And under the moon
The sea turtles play
I can’t wait to see
All you’re gonna be
I can’t be more blessed
Stella Ellis
Just as sure as the stars
Will dance in the sky
You’re an orchard of apples
In Nonno’s eyes
I can’t wait to see
All you’re gonna be
I can’t be more blessed
Stella Ellis
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6. |
I'm So High
02:57
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For thousands of years
It was written in stone
So when does it start
It’s already begun
Like passing through time
When time isn’t there
But if you don’t know
Then you’re not aware
I’m so high
I can fly
My vibrations are just right
I’m so high
I’m so high
My soul can soar and kiss the sky
Absorbing the sun
I can feel the heat
I can harness the earth
Underneath my two feet
This cycle is done
There are no repeats
On the other side
Let’s hope that we meet
I’m so high
I can fly
My vibrations are just right
I’m so high
I’m so high
My soul can soar and kiss the sky
I’m so high
I can fly
My vibrations are just right
I’m so high
I’m so high
My soul can soar and can kiss the sky
Said no to vinegar and gall
Yes He did
But that’s the two that maybe did Him in
Spirited
Necessity for Thee in blind belief
Inherent
And yet we settle for the bargain bin
That’s your choice
I’m so high
I can fly
My vibrations are just right
I’m so high
I’m so high
My soul can soar and can kiss the sky
I’m so high
I’m so high
I’m so high
I’m so damn high
I’m so high
I’m so high
My soul can soar and can kiss the sky
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7. |
How Much Longer
04:26
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It’s only five days
But feels like months
Since you headed south
In this home there is no wag
Only a sag
Where once filled me up
How much longer
Will you be away
Every year about this time
Always yearn for that sublime
Feeling
In your ride you can fly south
On 17 it’s a straight shot
For all
Finally it’s just one more day
You’ll head this way
A cause for celebration
Just in time before it burns
The wag returns
And things go back to normal
How much longer
Will you be away
Every year about this time
Always yearn for that sublime
Feeling
In your ride you can fly south
On 17 it’s a straight shot
For all
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8. |
8 Would Be Great
03:13
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In March my friend told me
Who could make everything right
I’m so glad to know ya
Like the Dude says
New shit's come to light
I should’ve told ya
Like a very long time ago
I bet you did not know
It can be a bit flaky
It can be a bit shaky
But that's just me right now
8 would be great
And let’s not change his name
I hope I’m not tempting fate
But it just doesn’t feel the same
I hope this don’t floor ya
Suspect you’ve been feeling this too
A lack of a presence
It may be 'cause I’m coiled inside
Or maybe just won’t take this ride
Unless it's fine with me
8 would be great
And let’s not change his name
I hope I’m not tempting fate
But it just doesn’t feel the same
1 2 3 and 4
Then just 4 scoops more
Seeing them in waves
I am beyond beholden
8 would be great
And let’s not change his name
I hope I’m not tempting fate
But it just doesn’t feel the same
8 would be great
8 would be great for me
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9. |
He
03:08
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Driving to work isn’t all that fun
Especially when you’re facing the sun
I’m always thinking
Firmament sinking
Who is in charge of all that fun
Now that we’re all acquainted here
Let’s sit in the back for the premier
We can get older
Life can be shorter
Depends on the order
Not on me
Certainly he knows I’m looking
Cruising faster than I should
Driving back home is all the rage
The wheels are turning on this cage
Windows are down now
Singing aloud now
Just waiting for someone to listen to me
Certainly he knows I’m looking
Cruising faster than I should
Certainly he knows I’m looking
Certainly he knows I’m looking
Cruising faster than I should
Certainly he knows I’m looking
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10. |
Weekend Warrior
02:58
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Get out your phone
Check out the day
Is there a show
That I cannot play
I’d rather be chilling on this side
Than hop in my car and go for that ride
What is the time
I should arrive
Thumb is throbbing
But I will survive
I’m singing here on this floor and stage
Making that paper at minimum wage
She fools you
Then schools you
You too
Need rules
She’s cruel
And spools you
Meet the weekend warrior
Break is over
So get out your car
Spray some Febreeze
Head back in the bar
They’ve been waiting for you for a while now
Cause Frankie gave you the sideways brow
She fools you
Then schools you
You too
Need rules
She’s cruel
And spools you
Meet the weekend warrior
She fools you
Then schools you
You too
Will need rules
She’s cruel
And spools you
Meet the weekend warrior
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Band of Jays Charleston, South Carolina
Band of Jays is the solo project from multi-instrumentalist Julian Volpe. Julian has been a side man on dozens of studio and live projects nationwide over his 30 year musical career so far. He hails from Charleston, South Carolina.
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