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SpinTunes #1: Round 2

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At first, You’re all anticipation: When will he call? Is she the one? Where could this lead? At first, It’s all exhilaration! Starting to fall . . . Gathering speed . . . And you’re flying! Reaching! Soaring! Drowning in happiness! Dreaming! Risking all! Now that you’re falling in love! In time, A love begins compounding Through all the things That bring you close; Making you more. With time, A love becomes astounding! Like wings . . . Helping you soar . . . And you’re trusting. Sharing. Growing. Helping through compromise. Building. Giving all. Finding a partner in love. But still, Your passion can forsake you When tensions start to grow. Frustrations overtake you. Emotions overflow. And ‘though you don’t mean to, Your tempers can blow . . . And you’re shouting. Straining. Pleading. Glaring through arguments. Fighting. Losing all. Reaching the bound’ries of love. Losing. Coping. Aching. Tortured by loneliness. Grieving. Letting go . . . So now, ‘Though many things remind you Of what you’ve lost; Things gone awry -- Have faith, ‘Cause someone new may find you. And when they do . . . Maybe you’ll try . . . And you’re healing. Seeking. Dreaming. Choosing to risk again. Hoping. Moving on . . . For love!
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[3/4] Eleyna drove her car halfway across the river suspended by steel and the morning mist dark violet sweeping up under her eyes an open plastic bottle tight in her fist she lost track of the clock in early hours stares out over the water, leans over the edge ghosts sing in the static of the radio she hums along, she's always said "it's only a dream if it doesn't come true I like it here but I hate the view" [4/4] when Eleyna dreams, the sidewalks crack the sky is falling on all the boys and girls when Eleyna dreams, we're under attack she closes her eyes and sees only the end of the world [3/4] Eleyna's listening for a tidal wave Crushing inland to swallow our hometown Can't keep an eye on the sky at the same time Shelters only make it easier to drown she's not alive, at least not in this world I'd trade my pride if I thought it would reach her [4/4] when Eleyna dreams, the sidewalks crack the sky is falling on all the boys and girls when Eleyna dreams, we're under attack she closes her eyes and sees only the end of the world [BRIDGE - still 4/4] just over the horizon she's says that there's a black sun i've never seen a girl shake like a leaf in the wind standing in the rain out the back door she makes me wonder what I'm good for she says she can't wait to go sleep again [3/4 - Prechorus with no words] [Back to 4/4 - Chorus/ending]
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Black gold, Texas Tea Bubblin’ up from the bottom of the sea But all across the land of the free you can still gas up your SUV I guess that it might stop someday when it all bubbles up and floats away And the turtles don’t have much to say as they’re swimming out to sea And the trains still run and the planes still fly And the factories still pump smoke in the sky Our house is full of stuff we’ll keep till we die But we got to make it somehow And if we’re gonna waltz with the devil It’s best to know who leads I gotta sneaking suspicion that I know who And it ain’t you and it ain’t me Cool days. warm nights Propane grills, electric lights I can stream any movie I want tonight My Bose 5.1 makes it sound just right Got my iPod sync-ed to my laptop Got my choice of malls if I wanna shop I don’t want to make it stop but that black gulf is such a sight You don’t get something without a cost On the path to freedom I guess we got lost And the new boss is surely the same old boss On paper flat and green If we’re gonna waltz with the devil It’s best to know who leads I gotta sneaking suspicion that I know who And it ain’t you and it ain’t me
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[5/8] I just got home from working all day, Don't wanna discuss it, nothing to say. I'm terribly tired, barely can stay awake. Slip on pajamas, climb into bed, I fluff up my pillow, lay back my head, And stare at the ceiling, feeling as if I'm dead. I only need to find, Some way to clear my mind, I want to fall asleep. [3/4] Hush! Take a deep breath, close your eyes. Sweet dreams will find you, ere sunrise. [5/8] Lying in bed and trying to fall asleep, Please don't tell me I should be counting sheep, Cause I've tried that -- it doesn't work for me. Tossing and turning throughout the night. I lay on my left side, then on my right. It looks like somebody left on the bathroom light. I can't get any rest, 'Cause I am far too stressed! I want to fall asleep! [3/4] Hush! Take a deep breath, close your eyes. Sweet dreams will find you, ere sunrise. [5/8] I can't describe how helpless I'm feeling, 'Round and around my mind keeps on reeling, From all the things that I have been dealing with. Why are my brain and body still warring? Why aren't I sleeping? Why aren't I snoring? It's almost five o'clock in the morning now. Here comes the sun's first ray, Starting a brand new day. I never fell asleep!
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When I was a child my father told me stories of pirates who sailed the seas and plundered and pillaged singing and drinking all day When I grew up I knew it was just fantasy in out age of computers and technology pirates are neat but they've been obsolete since men could now travel in space As years passed by I aged and I grew I made my career on a cargo ship's crew From planet to planet, we packed it and ran it. Transporting cargo all day Well one day we all were just doing our jobs when out of no-where our engines just stopped the life support's on, but something was wrong and this was heard over the P.A. We're dirty and mean we'll rob your ship clean we'll take whatever we like we constantly lie we make children cry we'll flatten the tires on your bike. We'll eat all your food. we'll act really rude we'll make a big mess and admire it. We chew when we talk we'll kick your dog we are the space pirates/ At first I was frightened and shook in my boots The pirates invaded and started to loot. I ran and I hid Like a scared little kid in a closet in the starboard wing the pirates had captured the rest of my crew I frantically asked myself "What do I do?" Which mode of behavior would make me their savior and from my hidingplace i heard them singing were rithless and mad we;ll make you feel bad we'll hurt you in front of your mates we'll kill you for sport we'll pull down your shorts we are the space pirates. we're angry and strong we sing dirty songs we'll take it if we desire it. We'll laugh really smugly we'll call your mom ugly we are the space pirates. Immediately then I knew just what to do to save the lives of myself and of my crew I ran to the bar to take what was thar and with it burst into the helm I held up the bottles for them all to see I threatened to smash the if they didn't leae They released my crew and I gave them their brew and with that they were overwhelmed. There is a moral to this traveller's tale There's something to pack before you ever set sail They may have bad tempers but always remember Pirates do anything for romulan ale. We're dirty and mean we'll rob your ship clean we'll take whatever we like we constantly lie we make children cry we'll flatten the tires on your bike. We'll eat all your food. we'll act really rude we'll make a big mess and admire it. We chew when we talk we'll kick your dog we'll kill you for sport we'll pull down your shorts We'll laugh really smugly we'll call your mom ugly we are the space pirates. Yarr!
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[3/4] The silver-white light shows secrets On your eyes The branches are bare as you Cut me down to size That storm keeps its distance The air catches our breath Sooner or later There will be nothing left [5/4] So spend a little time with, Spend a little time with, Spend a little time with me But don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on me Don't waste your time on me [3/4] The moonlight mingles With the sun's waning rays Bright orange longing Will cancel your melancholy greys You hear on the breeze The words that you'd never confess Only a cold Winter's night Can tell you the rest [5/4] So spend a little time with, Spend a little time with, Spend a little time with me But don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on me Don't waste your time on me (Instrumental bridge in 3/4) [3/4] I'll push to the back of my mind Your words left unsaid Wouldn't you know it, The sun is coming up red [5/4] Spend a little time with, Spend a little time with, Spend a little time with me But don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on, Don't waste your time on me Don't let me touch you, Don't let me feel you, Don't let me hold you down Don't let me stop you, Don't let me stop your World from turning around
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(Verse 1: 6/8 time) I respect you And I believe you try to do good But you've gotten used to A way of taking much more than you should And we've let you Get used to a comfort that more of us could Enjoy, and feel For once, for real And to feel like We're part of a team So please please please Understand what it means That you're making a choice In times like these It will come like the tide In a unified voice We'll say... (Chorus 1: 5/8 time, 3/8 polyrhythm) ...that we're here at the door There will be many more Don't be scared but be sure We're prepared to endure The wildest ride of all our lives And if you'll fight don't be surprised That we're hangin' on... (Verse 2: 6/8 time) In case you doubted There are many more of us Than you've counted And we do know that it's crowded In there but it's Crowded out here I just want a seat at this table Looking for a place That's stable enough To stake my claim To lay my foundation And shout my name So please please please Understand I'm a friend But I'll tell you again (Chorus 2: 5/8 time, 4/8 polyrhythm) That we're here at the door There will be many more If you just make some room Then this place will grow too And you could stand to clear the air Just take my hand, there's room in there And we're hangin' on... (Outro: 4/4 time, 3/4 polyrhythm) I respect you But I have to ask you Please hear me out Don't you wrangle me down Don't wrangle me down, or rein me in
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5/4 On a secret mission Arouse no suspicion Black briefcase, sunglasses, money magazine Classify together Phony passport leather Transmit information to the agency 4/4 Entire lives of Invisible Ink Familiar eyes, but you're not who I think Even in our secure room Identities assumed Identities assumed 5/4 Normal happy couple Assigned life as doubles Legends, cash and photo, safety deposit box In the gap between us Covert hidden meanings Bugged interrogation, moles and microdots 4/4 Entire lives of Invisible Ink Familiar eyes, but you're not who I think Even in our secure room Identities assumed Identities assumed Identities assumed
9.
I love you more than Star Wars I love you more than Ice Cream I love you more than Dinosaurs I love you more than Video Games I love you more than Infinity I love you more than Comic Books I love you more than Dancing I love you more than Jupiter I love you more than Sleeping I love you more than Infinity I love you more than Free Beer I love you more than The Universe I love you more than Outer Space I love you more than Everything I love you more than Infinity I love you more than Infinity
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VERSE I (3/4) Don't sit And watch the world go by There are things That only you can do You bring Someting that's unique In all of time and space There's noone else like you CHORUS (5/4) Light up Shine forth Like a Blazing star Step out Reveal The rare bird That you are VERSE II (3/4) There's no Need to be afraid Don't wait For your life to unfold If you Just take tht first step You'll find That fate rewards the REPEAT CHORUS (5/4) VERSE III (3/4) You have Talents no one's seen No need For them to be concealed You always Star in your own dreams But now It's time to make them real REPEAT CHORUS (5/4)
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(3/4 time) (4/4 time) I wrote us a sweet song Where the rhythms and the melodies Never needed to change With words so beautiful they'd make you Say you'd give up everything and Decide to stay Drifted off to sleep that night Thinking I had captured us In a perfect light Of a future life Woke up the next day Excited to listen to the Recording I'd made So I played it back to myself But the story I'd invented was Predictable It was boring as hell So thank God (3/4 time) This is not that song No, this is not that song (4/4 time) Lesson learned today No matter how I write it down It won't stay the same We're all built to change So thank God (3/4 time) Life is not one song No, life is not one song
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[2/4 time signature] The clock is ticking Sand spills away Some things may happen Yet all's the same I feel I'm standing On solid ground But what's below it? Could it fall down? There in the mirror It looks like me But something's missing I just can't see Outside, a smile Within, a frown Only the clock hands Go all the [3/4 time signature] way round But in another universe Everything's reverse Life is sublime There's another me Dancing fancy free All the words rhyme Each to their own rhythm And I'm right there with 'em But that's in another place and a-[2/4 time signature]-nother time It's love or money They're foes or friends Selfish or selfless Uses or thems Choose Column A or From Column B We can't pick both sides Nor in between Through life I tiptoe Eggshells each spot I'm scared of changing And scared of not It doesn't matter Just who's to blame If I do nothing Then life stays [3/4 time signature] the same But in another universe Left and right converse No ors, just ands Calm instead of strife Grabbing hold of life With all three hands Nothing is neglected Everything accepted Everyone just understands Yes, in another universe Everything's reverse Life is sublime There's another me Dancing fancy free All the words rhyme Each to their own rhythm And I'm right there with 'em But that's in another place and another time
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[chorus in 5/4; verses in 3/4] [in 5] I miss you like water, I miss you like day Miss you like the tonic when the dominants playin' I miss you like the light at the end of the road Way a seed misses the sun, I miss you like the one [in 3] A couple of times when your autumn eyes looked into mine Time just stopped in my breast And then you laughed and looked away And the clock got back to ticking And the sun continued west Ought to be easy not to see you I'm Telling myself I don't need to Next thing I know I'm out speeding Heart racing toward our next meeting Half embarrassed But I don't care [in 5] Cause I miss you like water, I miss you like day Miss you like the tonic when the dominants playin' I miss you like the light at the end of the road Way a seed misses the sun, I miss you like the one [in 4] interlude [in 3] A couple of words I overheard But I was not sure just exactly what you meant Dying to ask but in case the answer's no I'd rather not know just this yet Cause maybe I'm misunderstanding Probably I'm only projecting Think I'm gonna keep on pretending Rather than flip to the ending Fairly embarrassed But I don't care [in 5] Cause I miss you like water, I miss you like sky Miss you like the tonic when I'm playin' the five Miss you like a light at the end of the road Way a seed misses the sun, I miss you like the one
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(a 4/4/ or 2/4 or whatever) Look at me.. You don’t like What you see You wanna change me, I see You reframe me into flexibility ... You know I can bend just how you want me … just like time, just exactly .. like a trapdoor. U-turn, rugburn crawl along the dirty floor feel your way, dripping moving now you're slipping through the wormhole wanting more to your event horizon you kneel on the floor begging to be cuffed to my oblivion CH (6/8) I thought I'd be different I thought I'd be heard like when I had hand but you've got the last word But I don't seem to mind I got nothing but time (4/4 ish) Life hands you my lemons I'm afraid, sampled several swallows of your lemonade and you wanna squeeze me cuz you say like it sweet but it goes bitter quicker when you think to try and trick me don't mind sticky when you're giving me a treat show and tell show me something that you know you do well let you go down so fast I'm a reasonable girl give and take for a taste Make it last.. want some sugar - be up for the task! CH I know I can smell and feel your taste 'cuz you came and went in great haste Won't you come back inside I got nothing but time (4/4)I must be wandering in your night time screamed right straight through your sweet crime …..and I twisted and writhed under your watchful eyes. I wish that I was made of time would you mind giving me SOME time.
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6/8 Billiard balls crack, cold beer sweats I can taste the cigarettes Peanut shells are crunching ‘neath my shoes Squint my eyes and aim The whole room slips away It’s just me and the eight ball I let loose 4/4 Right on target Right on cue Knew exactly what to do Didn’t even have to try BULLSEYE 6/8 Solids & stripes, load the rack Scan the room for my next match I got to keep the table with my win Turn to see your face The whole room slips away It’s just me and those deep blues I fall in 4/4 Right on target Right on cue Knew exactly what to do Didn’t even have to try BULLSEYE 6/8 Sometimes Cupid works in funny ways, maybe he’s the one directing my aim 4/4 Right on target Right on cue Knew exactly what to do Didn’t even have to try BULLSEYE 4/4 Right on target Right on cue Knew exactly what to do Didn’t even have to try BULLSEYE
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You start off little The spring sun shining through your door Soon you’re moving Crawling, walking cross the floor Then you’re running outside on your own, to catch the ice cream man Well if your mom says it’s ok with her- You meet new people You’re making friends and enemies Bullies find you Like skeeters on a summer breeze And you can’t stay up and watch TV it’s time to go to bed *sigh!* You wish that you were bigger, but you’re small- And getting older. Chorus And the sun comes up on a brand new day The day is gone when you blink So much to do; now you’re on your way You hardly have time to think, it’s Over in just a blink. Next stop is High School Hormones driving you insane You find your first love- and your first heartbreak and pain While you long to learn to drive, you’ve got to wait another year What jerk was it who thought up algebra? You’re almost ready! College, job, a wedding ring You hold your baby- feel the joy within you sing And your folks become your friends as your life’s summer turns to fall Till one day they aren’t there- you feel a chill You’re getting older Chorus The sun comes up on another day The days fly past when you blink So much to do still, you rush, and pray There’s not enough time to think- Life changes inside a wink. Good Grief- you’re fifty? You look at all you dreamed and did Forgive the screw-up’s Learn from the past- act like a kid! Drive around and see the things you always wanted to before Play with grandkids- see another new MD Bifocal glasses Speak up! Folk mumble all the time Half price at movies! Take pride in silver hairs that shine While your body slows the winter days all fly past in a blur Try to catch them but too late- they all are gone You’ve gotten older Chorus As the sun comes up on the final day Unknown till that final blink No more to do now, at close of day You say good bye as you think- My life went by in a wink. You say your prayers, close your eyes and slip away And where you wake up, It’s a brand new bright spring day
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I'm bored, so bored Breath streaks mist and forms the clouds above My dreams drift and fade in azure skies World's worn white and I am bored To tell the truth I'm losing all feeling December numbs my closest touch Snow has buried my empty heart's heath A heart that's closed to bloom A fire is rising over my home, I run from the blaze My heart's ice melting in flames' sanctum I've fallen for a holy man, this temple holds desire For a man who's sworn to love no one The world is spinning, I am unspun From the cobwebs that blot out my heart A golden star burst by the heat of another A mother's son has torn the girl out from me Hours drag like seasons while you're gone But a plan springs formed from my heart A fire brought you close and I've such a spark That my passion will fuel the flames A fire is growing in my bedroom, I call for alarms To carry me to my true lover's arms But the city watch watched my ruse I'm taken for a fool, I'll never see you again I lie alone in this stone cold cell Alone as we must be 'till we die I can't lie to save my life, I have no regrets I'll burn for the torch I carried
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How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? Get Your Butt on the Flo... How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? Get Your Butt on the Flo... How Low Will You Go? Hey.. did I see Nancy Out there? Nancy Greely? I mean, now it's Nancy Wilson. Congratulations to you and Chuck getting married. I remember like it was just yesterday in High School when we went out. And you dumped me. How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? I Slept with the Ho. How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? How Low Will You Go? Trashed my Camer-o How Low Will You Go? Nancy - you probably don't remember me or the times we had. But I do. The Beach. The Clubs. The Stripper Pole. In Fact, I had a slideshow made up. You take some great candid photos when you've had a few in you. Did you know that? Here's Nancy Wilson like you've never seen her before! Watch her balance on the high wire! Not everyone can wear a thong like that, Nancy. Remember folks. It's not nice to call Nancy a Whore. Even if she is one. How Low Did She Go? How Low Did She Go? Let's Check out the Show! How Low Did She Go? How Low Did She Go? How Low Did She Go? Let's Check out the Show! How Low Did She Go? Nancy - You are such a heavy sleeper when you drink - Here's a great shot of your you sprawled on the floor. You'd think you would wear more clothes than that, since it was a public lavatory. I do think that's your best cheek by the way. How Low Will I go? How Low Will I go? I've called her a Ho How Low Will I go? How Low Will I go? How Low Will I go? Get your sisters to Blow? How Low Will I go? How Low Will I go? How Low Will I go? Let's watch the Vid-E-O How Low Will I go? Yeah, that's right, Nancy. I did your sisters Mary and Brandy - at the same time. While you were sleeping off on that post colitial 5th of Jack you had earlier. Should I mention we did it in the same room…. Jack was his name, right? But wait… you married Charlie this afternoon! I guess Charlie's bride got hi-jacked! Or maybe he just Jacked you up in your drunkified state? It wouldn't be the first time... Anyway Nancy - I made copies of this video and posted it to all your friends on Facebook and YouTube. No Need to thank me. Consider it a wedding present for you on your happiest of days. Bitch.
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[introduction, 6/4 time] [chorus, 3/4 time] Minutes and hours keep me awake Minutes and hours allow me to say That which is ours shall never fade These minutes and hours at the end of my day. [verse, 4/4 time] Midnights bring showers as the sun falls away Lightning, like fire, produces, let's say Something like flowers, a beauty this night In minutes and hours may shed their last light. [instrumental bridge, 6/4 time] [chorus, 3/4 time] Minutes and hours know I'm a friend. Kings and those higher say let's begin Finished, not tired, all things must end Together acquired, as it is, not has been. [verse, 4/4 time] Sweet and yet sour are the times of this life Bold, sometimes coward, I laugh to defy Minutes and hours, a long lost romance This time is ours, if only by chance [chorus, 3/4 time] Minutes and hours keep me awake Minutes and hours allow me to say That which is ours shall never fade These minutes and hours at the end of the day. [instrumental, 6/4 time, with 4/4 in the final 3 measures]

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This album is made up of songs from the "SpinTunes" songwriting competiton.

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John Hancock Time - Write a song where the choruses are a different time signature than the verses. (2 minute minimum) (they had 12 days)

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released July 14, 2010

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