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Megaphone
03:58
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They’re walking lockstep, pretty flowers in hand
You’re wearing sunshine, the world is at your command
It's everything you used to tell me that you can’t understand
The paparazzi is making love to the scene
We used to laugh at what it all really means
But then the clock ticked and you started reading bad magazines
Do you do you do you need a megaphone
To tell the boys and girls that you’re in love? Come on!
It’s show and tell and you don’t need it
It’s show and tell but you can’t beat it
Do you do you do you need a megaphone
To tell the boys and girls that you’re in love?
Come on!
So make a toast to your perfect world and your health
You know my lunch won’t go and throw up itself
And if you need me, well I’ll be thumbing through the books on my shelf
And find the note you wrote to me as a girl
When you were wild-eyed and busy saving the world
You told me love’s more than competition and ambition and pearls
Do you do you do you need a megaphone
To tell the boys and girls that you’re in love? Come on!
It’s show and tell and you don’t need it
It’s show and tell but you can’t beat it
Do you do you do you need a megaphone
To tell the boys and girls that you’re in love?
Come on!
‘Cause I don’t care
Yeah, I don’t care
Do you do you do you really want me back?
Is that the way a lady is supposed to act?
It’s show and tell and we don’t need it
It’s show and tell but we can’t beat it, baby
Now I now I now I need a megaphone
To tell the boys and girls that we’re in love
Come on!
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2. |
What's in California?
04:16
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My heart is telling me “I’m gonna stand my ground
But when you think of her, I’ve got to make my rounds”
What’s in California that I couldn’t give her? If my life depended on the answer, I’d have fallen
Losing count of tears that don’t dry, but a sun shining brighter every day won’t always answer when she’s calling
The winter plays along with every doubt inside
She’s had since she was born, and they need a place to hide
What’s in California that I couldn’t give her?
If my ife depended on the answer I’d have fallen
Losing count of tears that don’t dry
But a sun shining brighter
Every day won’t always answer when she’s calling
What's in California that she
Couldn’t get out of me
Or everybody trying to help her, and they wonder
When she plants her flag by the sea,
Just how long will it be
‘Til the troubles that’ll follow pull her under?
Stopped by to pay my dues
Collect my lullabies
The only bags I found
Were underneath her eyes
What’s in California that I
Couldn’t give her if my
Life depended on the answer, I’d have fallen
Losing count of tears that won’t dry
But the sun shining brighter
Every day won’t always answer when she’s calling
And what was going inside your head
When you called our love dead
In the water you now find yourself tiptoeing
When you find your soul in the red
Won’t you stay here instead
Lay beside me I’ll take every punch they’re throwing
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3. |
Cabaret
05:25
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Burning through the last of my jokes just to see you laugh
And roll your eyes the way that you do and tell me how I almost fooled you
Waiting for a breath in between to see if you’ve done the math
And realize my soul’s awakened, even if your heart is taken
Counting every one of your smiles with your eyes to the ground
That I feel so lucky sharing in the mask you’ve got me wearing
I’m buying any clock that I see just to run it down
And find out that you want to shout it, but have to do a dance around it
‘Cause everything that comes out of me is from thinking of the day
When you say you’ve thought about me, even if you can’t around me
And everything that comes out of you sounds like a cabaret
I want to stay and watch your number, but I don’t want to blow my cover
I’m selling everything that I own just to recreate the glance
That you gave me out of kindness but accidentally cured my blindness
You saw me all alone in the dark and said “may I have this dance?”
I went home with a stupid smile on and went to bed with all the lights on
Tell me that I’m out of my mind but that I’ve been on yours
Even for a fleeting moment, even when you didn’t know it
Raise a little bit of your flag before I’m blown off course
And I will sail into the sunset, thinking ‘bout what it could have meant
Just tell me that you would, and then what’s for my own good
‘Cause everything that comes out of me is from thinking of the day
When you say you’ve thought about me, even if you can’t around me
And everything that comes out of you sounds like a cabaret
I want to stay and watch your number, but I don’t want to blow my cover
But everything that comes out of me is what will give me away
Don’t want to change your destination, but could you kill the speculation
‘Cause everything that comes out of you, it sounds like a cabaret
But I don’t want to crush what lifts me by saying “I love you, forgive me”
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4. |
Smile Off the Clock
03:54
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89 to anywhere, clinging to the mountain air
We’re twenty miles from no turning back
I call your name, your eyes are closed
Looking what I’d call composed, as I watch all the green turn to black
Baby, baby, be happy
They’re gonna love you just like I said
Baby, baby, be happy
I’ve got a place for you to rest your head
So pretty lady hold on tight, we’re gonna spend a couple nights
In the house where I first learned how to walk
Drop your bags and all your cares, feel what you need if you dare
Just find a seat and smile off the clock
My mama lives inside her books, but she will give the strangest look
In time with me if you don’t feel loved
I whispered you’d been feeling blue, you overheard and said you’re through
One evening in and you’d had enough
Baby, baby, be happy
You know they loved you just like I said
Baby, baby, be happy
You gave it all you got, now rest your head
Sunset touches 89, you’re shaking still, but give it time
The quiet will take care of the shock
And when your heart says what to do, just know there’s still a place for you
To find a seat and smile off the clock
Find a seat and smile off the clock
Find a seat and smile off the clock
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It’s feeling like Broadway, but I know it’s just one act
Forgot all my medicine, can I have your jack?
You came a little early, under rehearsed
They say this tiny room’s a tiny bit cursed
Let’s get away before we find out who’s on first
Whatever your game is, I know you’re on top of it
Whatever the catch is, I’ve run out of thought to give
Now I’ve forgotten every one of my lines
You took a look at me and said you don’t mind
“Why don’t you come on over later if you’re inclined?
‘Cause I’ve got nothing to do
Except love everything about you, everything about you
And I’ve got nothing to lose
By loving everything about you, everything about you, yeah”
The middle of summer, we sat back and watched it burn
Before constellations remind us that it’s our turn
I had to stick around and ask them when
I’d ever get a chance to see you again
You told me “Honey, that was now and this is then
And I’ve got nothing to do
Except love everything about you, everything about you
And I’ve got nothing to lose by loving everything about you, everything about you
‘Cause it’s so easy
Why’s it so easy?
I’ve got nothing to do
Except love everything about you, everything about you
And I’ve got nothing to lose by loving everything about you, everything about you
I’ve got nothing to do
Except love everything about you, everything about you
And I’ve got nothing to lose by loving everything about you, everything about you”
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6. |
See Me Like That
05:06
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You came along on the third
So we could watch the fireworks afterward
You let out your first cry, I looked up at the sky
And I prayed you’d be better than me
I see the bed that you would jump on
I see the faith that you would run on
Start to wither and fade when I screamed “go away”
Turned my back and then went back to sleep
And now it’s been a while, you’re no longer a child
But I find my way back to what no one should have to
Let define every move they’ll ever make ‘til they prove
That the bomb inside has been diffused
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
You can say you’ve forgotten and I’ve become what you wanted
But you still had to see me like that
They tell me how it’s just tradition
To wish that you could have listened
To the voice saying “Stop, can’t you see what you’ve got?
She’s the air that you signed up to breathe
And she’ll need you around when her faith hits the ground
But if she stops believing, she’ll find herself leading
Her way through the flames that her dreams all became
When she got too scared to call your name”
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
You can say you’ve forgotten, and I’ve become what you wanted
But you still had to see me like that
“You did your best!” No, I didn’t
“We make mistake!” No, you listen
I cut you but I won’t tell you how to breathe
You’re everything that I’m not and everything that I’ve got
But now I know you’re everything that I’ll ever need
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
You may not remember, but it’s with me forever
And you still had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
You’re the reason I’m healing, but no matter how I’m feeling
I’ll be sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
I’m sorry you had to see me like that
If you could just be my baby one more time then just maybe
You wouldn’t have to have seen me like that
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I lost my marbles on the inside
I lost my marbles on the case they assigned
I lost my marbles, turned in my gun and bow tie
I lost my marbles on the inside
I lost my marbles on the front line
I lost my marbles and gave up my disguise
I lost my marbles, give my best to the stay-behinds
I lost my marbles on the front line
You’ll lose your marbles on the inside
You’ll lose your marbles, take it from one who’s tried
You’ll lose your marbles and they’ll plausibly deny
You lost your marbles on the inside
You lost your marbles on the inside...
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8. |
Isabel
04:43
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I could tell that you know where I’ve been
Isabel, Isabel
Where I end and the fire begins
Isabel, Isabel
‘Cause the fire told me that you’re next
Isabel, Isabel
And you just smiled and said “give him my best”
It’s my turn to stay up past the dawn
Isabel, Isabel
And for you to sleep with the lights on
Isabel, Isabel
‘Til the whispers return underground
Isabel, Isabel
We’ll rejoice without making a sound
It’s all very real
It’s all very real...
‘Cause your past is as dark as your eyes
Isabel, Isabel
And the future’s my death in disguise
Isabel, Isabel
While the present is split into two
Isabel Isabel
I’ll go mad but I’ll go there with you
It’s all very real
It’s all very real...
The horizon is on holiday
Isabel, Isabel
As our time in the blue turns us grey
Isabel, Isabel
All the whispers will turn into screams
Isabel, Isabel
And the only escape will be our dreams, Isabel
It’s all very real
It’s all very real
It’s all very real
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me, don’t tell me, don’t tell me
It’s all very real
It’s all very real
It’s all very real
I’ll go mad but I’ll go there with you
Isabel, Isabel
I’ll go mad but I’ll go there with you
Isabel
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9. |
Treat Me Like a Joke
04:30
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I never thought I’d aim this high just to feel so low
I never thought I’d laugh this hard at your TV shows
I never thought I’d hold it back so you’ll never know
I’m sick of it all
Don’t forget to tell me which of those crumbs are mine
Don’t forget to send to Hell what I call divine
And don’t forget to loosen all of those ties that bind
‘Cause I love the fall
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Crush me while I’m low
And then I’ll lighten up
Honey, could you listen a little less patiently?
Honey, could you drown me out when I disagree?
‘Cause honey, being out of place is the place to be
You can’t prove me wrong
‘Cause every time I go this way I’m going down
And every time I get a taste of a turnaround
Every time you throw a line when I need to drown
I’ll be singing this song
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Crush me while I’m low
And then I’ll lighten up
Just treat me like a joke
Never thought you’d try to right what I’ve done so wrong
Never thought I’d stay this put where I don’t belong
Never thought I’d make you smile and never quite this long
I think that’s enough
Honey, could you listen a little less patiently?
Honey, could you drown me out when I disagree?
‘Cause honey, being out of place is the place to be
And that’s what I love
Treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Crush me while I’m low
And then I’ll lighten up
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Just treat me like a joke
Crush me while I’m low
And then I’ll lighten up
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10. |
Flat Circle (Run Away)
04:29
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Watch the room, here comes the party now
Pull yourself together, pull yourself together
But you came too soon, let’s wait outside for a while
The doom, lingering, lashing out
Like the stormy weather, like the stormy weather
That’s your cue, go back and put on a smile
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away, it ends the same and that’s your destination
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away, you’re here to stay and that’s your obligation
Hold your tongue, something under and
Go forget about it, go forget about it
‘Cause you’re still young, excitable and able to sing
What’s sung, just steal the melody
And scream instead of shout it, scream instead of shout it
Are we done? Take all you’re able to bring
Back home, away from this scene that you
Think you’re fitting into, think you’re fitting into
You’re alone and safe from your better days now
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away, it ends the same and that’s your destination
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away to the flat circle, flat circle
Run away, you’re here to stay and that’s your obligation
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11. |
Eyes Wide Shut
05:45
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Come make a mess out of me, I’ll tell you how it could be
In the era we belonged to
I said you looked like a star, you turned as red as your heart
And it looked so pretty on you
And now I’m over the moon and clinging to your perfume
Let’s take it in, but in the meantime
I’ve got a line to rehearse and you are ordered to bloom
As you were before we shared wine
With my eyes wide shut, I’m gonna see you
With my mind made up, I will believe you
When my heart says what it needs to deceive you
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
My legacy’s on the run, your song has barely begun
But I’m addicted to the refrain
And what they don’t know won’t hurt, and what we get we deserve
Or so I’ll make of your pain
You’ll never say I was yours, I’ll never say you were mine
And we’ll pretend you know the difference
Now get ahold of yourself! It’s just a matter of time
And a matter of opinion
With my eyes wide shut, I’m gonna see you
With my mind made up, I will believe you
When my heart says what it needs to deceive you
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
With my eyes wide shut, I’m gonna see you
With my mind made up, I will believe you
When my heart says what it needs to deceive you
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
With my hands tied back, I’m gonna reach you
With my tongue cut out, I’m gonna beg you
When the world goes dark, I’m gonna love you
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
With my hands tied back, I’m gonna reach you
With my tongue cut out, I’m gonna beg you
When the world goes dark, I’m gonna love you
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
With my eyes wide shut
With my eyes wide shut
With my eyes wide shut
With my eyes wide shut, I’ll make you appear
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12. |
New York, My Lovely
04:41
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You barely caught my eye, I barely had a doubt
Was climbing rooftops, and I was ready to shout
You were between last names, already on your way out
But why not scratch at what it was all about?
You wear your hair straight down, I wanna get you alone
Wear it curly in the morning, I could build you a home
I’m gonna take my time, but I won’t make you wait
I’ll make a wish on the planets I’m convinced you create
Convinced you create...
I stole a kiss one night and giggled like a fool
Felt like a tumbled into a shallow pool
Bathing in your smile, drawn into this duel
Between my heartbeat and all of the rules
And I won’t buy into the heart growing fonder, I swear
You made your mind up, I fell in love on a dare
And I won’t waste my time on the when and the where
Just give me something when you aren’t there
You wear your hair straight down, I wanna get you alone
Wear it curly in the morning, I could build you a home
I’m gonna take my time, but I won’t make you wait
I’ll make a wish on the planets I’m convinced you create
I’ll get my ducks in a row, I’ll bring my soul in tow
I’ll go to New York, my lovely, ‘cause I told you so
And if you can’t keep up, if you’re losing control,
We’re leaving New York, my lovely, ‘cause I love you so
I love you so…
And I was already lost before your destination was set
Running low on reasons to forget
Can’t forget, oh I just can’t forget
You wear your hair straight down, I wanna get you alone
Wear it curly in the morning, I could build you a home
I’m gonna take my time, but I won’t make you wait
I’ll make a wish on the planets I’m convinced you create
I’ll get my ducks in a row, I’ll bring my soul in tow
I’ll go to New York, my lovely, ‘cause I told you so
And if you can’t keep up, if you’re losing control,
We’re leaving New York, my lovely, ‘cause I love you so
I’ll get my ducks in a row, I’ll bring my soul in tow
I’ll go to New York, my lovely, or wherever you go
And if you can’t keep up, if you’re losing control,
We’re leaving New York, my lovely, ‘cause I love you so
I love you so...
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13. |
King of Queen City
05:39
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Come on take it in, come on shake it off
How could you forget we’re cut from the same old cloth?
But it’s done, you gave it your best
Just give me the crown, and I’ll handle the rest
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
Of Queen City
They started to dress too different from you
You say they still bow, but they no longer stand with you
And they won’t go answer the call
‘Cause the roads are a mess and the buildings are getting too tall
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
Of Queen City
Now all of Church Street’s wondering why you had to buy into the lies
You know that rock and roll’s still here, it’s just a little bit harder to find
It’s anywhere you say or want
It’s anywhere you feel the need
It’s somewhere in Vermont
And it’ll be there when you leave
The cape that you wear is now to keep warm
Your jester is sad but ready to ride out the storm
While he says you’ll come crawling back
“Spring’s almost here!”
That’s the hardest he’s made you laugh
But this prince you’re leaving behind
You’re breaking his heart, but telling him he’s gonna find
That the roots you planted with him
Are still gonna grow ‘til it’s time for his work to begin
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king now
Of Queen City
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Joshua Glass Burlington, Vermont
Joshua Glass is a singer-songwriter from Burlington, Vermont.
Glass embraces a "pop sensibility and
improvisational style reminiscent of Allen Toussaint" (Burlington City Arts), tied together by soulful vocals and lyrics that toe the line between cryptic and brutally honest.
Glass describes his new album SMILE OFF THE CLOCK as about "being crazy, in love, and crazy in love."
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