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Likely Story
04:32
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Likely Story
When I tell you what I’ve been through
You smile and say it’s nothing new
Happens every day, all the time
At least that’s what's been on my mind
Likely Story, you just can’t ignore
And one that I’ve used so many times before
Even I don’t believe it though it’s plain to see
this likely story will be told again by me
Crushing blow bitter sweet
Once again it knocks me off my feet
if you squint your eyes you can almost see
what telling this tale is doing to me
If I told you one I’ve told you twice
That I cannot take my own advice
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2. |
Like Hell
04:51
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Like Hell
Cut me off in the line, mispronounce my name one more time
Don’t listen to a word I say, no big deal any way
Slight of hand a minor twist, smile and add it on my list
I can take it I feel fine, but try to do it one more time
Like hell, I don’t mind
Like hell, I’m drawing the line ‘cause
I’m at the end of my rope
But if you think that I can’t cope, Like hell
Was I talking that’s what you said, oh no it’s not in my head
Don’t give it a thought either way, you just might make my day
Slight of hand a minor twist, smile and slap me on the wrist
I grin and say that I feel fine, just try to do it one more time
Like hell, I don’t mind
Like hell, I’m drawing the line
Sensitive as shit that’s what you say
But I can’t take it not one more day, Like hell
Time to read the signs
I know there are many out there with more problems than mine
But that doesn’t make it easier in any way
Doesn’t make it easier to face my day
That was yesterday, so long ago, there are things that I’ve learned to know
Looking back wasn’t on the fence, but the cards were stacked against
Slight of hand minor twist, smile and add it on my list
Right now I’m in control, forgive and forget just let it go, No
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3. |
Sleepwalkin'
04:25
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Sleepwalkin’
Went to bed the other night, shut the blinds nice and tight
dead tired I need to sleep, close my eyes going in deep
I was out like a light, I realized something’s not quite right
Though I was fast asleep, put on my shoes, grab my keys
I was, Sleepwalkin’, Sleepwalkin’
Thought I had the strangest dream, I was walking down the street
In a fog or in a daze, like a mouse caught up in a maze
Saw friends that can’t be there, next to me in midair
Took a right into Central Park, a strange place after dark
I always though that I’m asleep, but what do I know
How in the world can I ever tell, where I may go?
Took a seat on a rock, “parks closed” said a cop
So I stumbled back to my feet, as I started my retreat
Walked out through the zoo, waved hello to animals that I knew
Down 5th to my place, locked the door just in case I was
Tomorrow when I get up late, better make sure I’m awake
Cup of coffee slap my face, shake myself do a double take
Can’t go out in a fog, not with the wife, friends and job
I’m awake even so, or in a dream for all I know
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4. |
Standard of Living
04:46
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Standard of Living
A new game in town why ask why
I wasn’t looking and I’m sure not shy
There she was walking down the street
A seismic shift knocked off my feet
Got to blank both my eyes
Caught me off guard big surprise
Didn’t see it coming, coming fast
Make the most this sure can’t last
Push and pull, got to be kidding
Spin like a top, new Standard of living
Thought I saw it all before
Then I picked myself up off the floor
Tried to speak but what to say
My whole life is blown away
Pretend I’m normal stand up straight
Doesn’t happen often that I see my fate
Shake myself my path is clear
If just for a one moment I can whisper in her ear
Can’t believe it all worked out
Take a chance that’s what life’s about
She’s at my side as we strut by
People smile at this lucky guy
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5. |
Fire to Burn
03:50
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Fire to Burn
Calm down, alright
We can’t keep this up, this pace up all night
Sit down, take a drink
I need a break give me time to think
The problem is I can’t control
The burning feelin’ I’m in free fall
Got a fire, fire to burn
I don’t have any problems, why is that so hard to learn
You’re the match, I’m your light
maybe it’s just my turn,
but now I’ve got a fire to burn
Look around, see that light
We’ve been here too long, sun is burning bright
Step back, I need room to breathe
Why is there a fight if we don’t disagree
Get up and look me in the eye
Here we go and I don’t know why I’ve …
Got a fire, fire to burn
Don’t care who’s at fault cause I will never learn
You’re the match, I’m your light
could be it’s just me turn,
but right now I’ve got a fire to burn
For now I’m in control
The voice inside it tell me, stop being an asshole
Then why can’t I stop
Want to get out and run, my stomach’s in a knot
I know too much or not enough
Burning feeling in my gut
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6. |
The Big Mistake
04:07
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The Big Mistake
Didn’t think this could happen to me
Didn’t think at all
Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye
Looked around, no one I could call
Once I looked I couldn’t turn away
Thought it was too late
When I saw the whites of the eyes
I knew I sealed my fate
It was a big mistake I made it myself
The calm before the storm
A big mistake that’s what they say
No matter what it takes, I always seem
To make the big mistakes
Tried to help the path was clear
Tried to help that’s all
Reached out to throw a life line
Then I began to fall
Once you start you can’t just turn away
All in or all out
Should have gone there with more of a plan
but I jumped in without my doubts
That was a big mistake I made it myself
the pride before the fall
A big mistake that’s what they say
I can’t deny that I don’t know why
I make the big mistakes
Can’t help myself, a reflex move
A puppet on a string
A carnival game with stacked odds against
Cold water sure does sting
It all worked out in the end
Hero of the day
Asked if I would do it all again
Smile and think I just might say…
That was a big mistake I made it myself
Quick judgement call
A big mistake, that I’d do again
At the end of the day, a small price to pay
to make the big mistakes
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7. |
Focus
04:56
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Focus
You think you’re hard, made of steel
Then lose everything all that you feel
So hard to move try to stay proud
Can barely speak or yell out loud
But it takes all I am, it’s barely noticed
Eaten alive, it takes all of my focus
Dwell on the past, that doesn’t help
Peer deep inside, locked out of myself
No one to blame, no one to call
A part of a life, the rise and the fall
One day at a time, head full of scars
I curse the lot that’s solely ours
Try to decide what it was worth
Just spread my wings and leave this earth
It took all I am, you might not notice
Eaten alive, it took all of my damn focus
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8. |
Perfect
04:24
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Perfect
There’s a traveler on the road
Carries in his heart a heavy load
Takes a step tries not to fall
The pull of past and future call
All of those that came before
Stood in his shoes, walked through his door
Share the feelings that I have
All the happy times and the sad
Grab your hopes and hold them near
Don’t give in to the fear
we’ve come so far along
and the journey’s just begun
A work of art a shooting star
in dark night skies we’re not so
far from perfect
How did we get this way
carefully, I hear you say
Take it slow enjoy the ride
Give me your ear, stand by my side
Many times we’ve been knocked down
And have the scars to prove the rounds
Shrug it off hear the cheering crowd
Shoulders back let’s laugh out loud
Who can tell how far we’ll go
Come on now enjoy the show
Stay as long as you can
Catch all the joy be part of the band
A work of art a shooting star
and as deeply flawed as we are
All the good we try to do
me and you we’re not so far from perfect
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Neil Jacobson New York, New York
Neil Jacobson is a seasoned performer, composer, and music-industry survivor. During his career, he has produced emerging rap artists, composed extensively for television, and has even developed numerous animated TV series. A native New Yorker, Neil instills the passion, energy, hopes, and fears of the city into his music. His unique outlook and delivery has won him a legion of dedicated fans. ... more
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