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Livin' in a Magazine
04:25
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Hey it’s ok - don’t mind if you stay at someone’s place,
I’m the kinda guy, doesn’t get up tight so won’t be phased.
And if you’re nice, I’ll give you a ride back home next day,
Only to go - I’m on a need to know… basis!
But why’s it fine still Livin’ in a Magazine?
Strong desire will never end in bein’ Queen.
Where’s your call for saving all the social scenes?
What’s in store - more peddling your reality?
Hey it’s ok - that time that you made me slink away,
Always find the night wasn’t ever right to hold your gaze.
And ‘cause we’re tight, I’ll leave your device alone for days,
Mostly to show - I’m not too needy so can… take it!
But why’s it fine still Livin’ in a Magazine?
Strong desire will never end in bein’ Queen.
Where’s your call for saving all the social scenes?
What’s in store - more peddling your reality?
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Goodbye Car
03:43
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You ran over my heart - I said goodbye to that car.
Began under the starts when I first fell,
We sang thunder ‘n’ mars and I could tell.
Few missing parts I can’t adjust,
New kissing dance implants the lust.
You ran over my heart - I said goodbye to that car.
You ran all over my hear and I said bye.
I lie awake at night with one eye open giving me sight.
Of all the things you said,
That one lie colder keeping me there.
You ran over my heart - I said goodbye to that car.
If - fortune favours the brave then I should shine,
But - ‘cause you say that I pay for it all the time
These chilling hearts I can’t restart,
Be stinging barbs - demands bizarre.
You ran over my heart - I said goodbye to that car.
You ran all over my hear and I said bye.
I lie awake at night with one eye open giving me sight.
Of all the things you said,
That one lie colder keeping me there.
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7 Ways
05:20
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7 ways to get around,
But I don’t play without a sound.
Then amazed he let ya down,
But I’m afraid he’s just a clown...
Anyhow.
7 ways to give back,
But I won’t sway and fall off track.
Then ashamed she’s with the pack,
But it’s a game and she has an attack.
To say that it hurts,
When no one’s around to see your fall.
You play at absurd,
Then no one is bound to hear your call.
7 ways to fall in love,
But I want one that fits like a glove.
Then it stayed healthy enough,
But under strain would prove to be tough.
To say that it hurts,
When no one’s around to see your fall.
You play at absurd,
Then no one is bound to hear your call.
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The Golden Rule
04:25
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We’re sick ‘n’ tired of homophobes & racists,
The simplified must gather to make changes.
It’s not enough for us to just want love,
When dealing with the sexist and haters.
What’s the Golden Rule,
That you learn in school?
To treat everyone,
Like you would your Mum.
Whoever lied that suicide is painless,
They haven’t tried to sacrifice a paycheck.
It’s not enough to huff ‘n’ puff online,
We’re feeding all the narcissists & brain dead.
What’s the Golden Rule,
That you learn in school?
To treat everyone,
Like you would your Mum.
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Candlelight
04:46
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I look into your eyes - there’s a darkness deep,
You’re just like a rainbow we can’t ever reach.
I wish you could show me all that’s inside,
Without the controlling and the contrived.
Cause if ya waking up in the middle of the night,
To find your best friend’s blowing out the candlelight.
Oh no, no no.
Was it a vacant lot lickspittle you lost?
And when time forgot there will be no one to watch.
Oh no, no no.
Mistook in you the size of fears you tried to keep,
You asked us to save you without any speech.
I wish I had known you more of the time,
Without the shadow who wears a disguise.
Cause if ya waking up in the middle of the night,
To find your best friend’s blowing out the candlelight.
Oh no, no no.
Was it a vacant lot lickspittle you lost?
And when time forgot there will be no one to watch.
Oh no, no no.
Takes a life to understand,
Makes the knife a holding hand.
Fate again showing how thin it is to bend,
Was never that hard.
Cause if ya waking up in the middle of the night,
To find your best friend’s blowing out the candlelight.
Oh no, no no.
Was it a vacant lot lickspittle you lost?
And when time forgot there will be no one to watch.
Oh no, no no.
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INVESTIGATOR Auckland, New Zealand
INVESTIGATOR is the brainchild of singer/songwriter and producer, Adrian Drew.
It's all about the melodies and soaring
choruses, with catchy riffs & driving guitar. These are bright shiny songs with dark undertones, a juxtaposition reflecting life. The love, loss and societal stabs feature heavy... but within the dark brooding space there is always a hint of optimism.
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