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Pretty Dresses
03:51
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Oh I, I don’t want everything.
Just what every little girl wants:
a bunch of pretty things.
And I, I want them bad.
The media’s worked on me and it’s really pretty sad.
I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.
And I, I know it’s wrong.
To judge me on appearance.
To see if I belong. And the years, I’ve spent in line…
to get into the special places that I wish were mine.
I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
Oh, but maybe, just maybe,
it doesn’t have to be that way.
Maybe, just maybe, I can put these superficial things away.
(Spoken) Oh, who am I kidding?
I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
Make me over and over oh ah…
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
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L-Bomb
03:25
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I’m building a bomb,
piece by piece since the day that I met you.
It’s got four parts, four letters designed just to scare you…
Away! And when do I drop it? I don’t know when.
I don’t know how I’m gonna love again.
‘Cause I’ve been so hurt, I’m all broken apart.
All I can do is protect my heart.
I’m building a bomb,
piece by piece since the day that I met you.
One day when you look at me wrong,
I’ll say it and you might reject it and
Why am I so afraid of how you’ll react?
Why do we treat it as such an attack?
I don’t know how I’m gonna drop this bomb.
But I got a bomb and it’s gonna go off.
I got a bomb ‘cause I’m falling in…
Love. But don’t drop the L-bomb.
Don’t drop it. ‘Cause you’ll regret it.
I’m building a bomb,
piece by piece since the day that I met you.
We’re getting along. Why do I wanna wreck it by dropping this…
Love! All over you, you’re not ready for it.
But I go in full or I might as well quit.
I don’t know how I’m gonna drop this bomb.
But I got a bomb and it’s gonna go off.
I got a bomb and it’s gonna go off.
I got a bomb ‘cause I’m falling in…
Love. Falling in love. But don’t drop the L-bomb. Ah-ah.
I’m building a bomb, piece by piece since the day that I met you.
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3. |
Big City
05:36
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I’m lost… in a big city.
I can’t… find a place to live.
And if I had… nine hundred grand I’d drop it like an
Anchor and… claim the place I want to live in
Deserve to live in –
It’s so hard… to find a home in this big city.
And I feel… like everybody’s lying to me.
Seems I have… two choices laid before me.
Live in a shoebox… or commute three hours a day.
Well fuck that, I’d rather stay –
Where will we go?
Do I look like I know?
Do I look like I know-no-no-no-oh-oh-oh
Still I know… one day I’ll find a home in this big city.
‘Cause I contribute… to its strong economy and it’s art culture.
But in the meantime… my only decision is to not make one.
Keep on renting… and floating like I’ve been doing, just
renting and float, floating, floating and rent, renting (x 4)
re-re-rent-ing-ing-ing.
So, somebody help me, I’m lost in this big city.
Somebody help me, I’m lost in this big, big city.
(Spoken)
Big city. So unattainable, desirable and beautiful.
You’re everything I ever wanted to be, and more,
With your expensive restaurants and your expensive stores.
I only want you, ‘cause I can’t have you.
I only want you, ‘cause I can’t have you.
But one day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.
So, somebody help me, I’m lost in this big city.
Somebody help me, I’m lost in this big, big city.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my fix.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my kicks.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my fix.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my kicks.
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
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Struggling
04:28
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Oh, I’m struggling, I’m a real pro.
I like a good struggle, I never say no.
Oh, I’m struggling, it’s all that I see.
Because what’s easy for you is never easy for me.
Oh, I’m struggling, won’t you come watch me fall?
I’ve got every emotion and I’m showing them all.
Oh I’m struggling, I’m a little confused,
and that’s probably from all the years of abuse.
Oh, I’m struggling, I stand on the wall.
They’ll give me chances, but I’ll blow them all.
Oh, I’m struggling, it’s all that I know.
But if it were easy, would it be a good show?
Oh, I’m struggling, won’t you come watch me fall?
I’ve got every emotion and I’m showing them all.
Oh, I’m struggling, I’m a little confused,
and I know that’s from all the years of abuse.
Oh, but you’re making your mark, just believe.
I know I’ve asked, will I receive?
Will I make my mark if I just believe?
Well, I’m asking now, will I receive?
Oh, I’m struggling, won’t you come watch me fall?
I’ve got every emotion and I’m showing them all.
Oh, I’m struggling, I’m a little confused,
and I know that’s from all the years of abuse.
Oh, I’m struggling, it’s all that I know.
But if it were easy, would it be a good show?
It’s all I know. It’s how I roll.
It’s all I know. And it’s how I roll.
Oh, it’s all that I know.
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The world is steering in a direction I am fearing.
Extremist rebellions and the truths that they are selling.
Conspiracy theories that are discussed as serious queries.
Reject the laws of science with a threat of violence.
And my ears they are ringing,
From the songs that I am singing.
The cloud rolls in with a menace they are bringing, oh.
In the darkest hour, in the midst of the storm.
The pendulum swings my friend from the current norm.
And how are you fairing in a world that’s overbearing?
We will retreat from the enemy that we meet
So don’t be confused if I look like those who abuse
I’ll expose what I feel so you’ll know what is my deal
And my ears they are ringing,
From the songs that I am singing.
The cloud rolls in with a menace they are bringing, oh.
In the darkest hour, in the midst of the storm.
The pendulum swings my friend from the current norm.
Yes, my ears they are ringing, and the pendulum is swinging.
And in the darkest storm,
the pendulum swings from the current norm.
And is there magic left in a world that feels so tragic?
History’s been made, but the memories all fade.
Masses are deluded from facts that are convoluted.
We’re all exhausted from a message that is toxic.
And my ears they are ringing,
From the songs that I am singing.
The cloud rolls in with a menace they are bringing, oh.
In the darkest hour, in the midst of the storm.
The pendulum swings my friend from the current norm.
Yes, my ears they are ringing, and the pendulum is swinging.
And in the darkest storm,
the pendulum swings from the current norm,
the pendulum swings from the current norm.
Oh-oh-oh the pendulum swings from the current norm.
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Fix the World
03:27
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How can I get through to you?
When what I’m selling you’re not buying.
You want it all laid out all pretty,
Never mind that we’re all dying.
All I can think is:
How’re we gonna fix the world?
How’re we gonna fix the world?
When we’re busy being silly, shallow little girls?
Oh, how're we gonna fix the world?
How’re we gonna fix the world?
Tell me.
We sit around a semicircle of couches and chairs,
Surrounded by presents no one can really afford.
And we sip on tea, consuming sweets,
And attempting small talk and I’m just tryin’ not to look bored.
All I can think is
How’re we gonna fix the world?
How’re we gonna fix the world?
When we’re busy being silly, shallow little girls?
Oh, how’re we gonna fix the world?
How’re we gonna fix the world?
When we’re busy being silly, shallow little girls?
Won’t you grow a purpose please?
We are our own worst enemies.
We left the men in charge too long.
We’ll never fix the world unless we get strong.
Oh, you gotta let me out. You gotta let me be.
You think that I will fail. But what if I succeed?
You gotta let me out. You gotta let me be.
‘Cause I can’t be what you raised to be. Join me.
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Time Bomb Heart
02:25
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Got a time bomb heart, carries heavy loads.
Got a time bomb heart, ready to explode.
From all of the hassles, from all of the grief,
now that it's gone you know it's such a relief,
for my time bomb heart.
Got a time bomb heart, and it's gonna give.
Got a time bomb heart, but I wanna live.
I'm lookin’ for answers, I'm looking for peace.
Gonna start over, gonna get a new lease
For my time bomb heart.
(Spoken) Tick-tock. Boom!
Got a time bomb heart, carries heavy loads.
Got a time bomb heart, ready to explode.
But I'm done with the crying,
I'm done with despair.
Now that it's broken, who's gonna care
for my time bomb heart?
(Spoken) Tick-tock. Boom!
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Ghost
03:26
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I know you exist.
When you’re around the air gets really thick like…
Something’s there that I can’t place.
Now I believe in these things,
‘cause I read cards and do palmistry.
I’ve got an open mind already.
But you don’t have to hide.
You know I don’t mind.
Turn on and off any light you want.
‘Cause is one house you don’t have to haunt.
And you don’t have to be living to enjoy
life.
And I wonder what your relationship is to me.
If you were once a member of my family. Or we
fought in a war somewhere, somehow.
And do you wish you could talk to me now?
But you don’t have to hide.
You know I don’t mind.
Move anything you want.
‘Cause is one house you don’t have to haunt.
And you don’t have to be living to enjoy
life.
Yeah, you don’t have to hide.
You know I don’t mind.
Just make yourself at home.
‘Cause I learned long ago we’re never alone.
And you don’t have to be living to enjoy
life. Oh life, oh life, oh life.
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-oooohhh.
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-oooohhh.
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Timeline
04:08
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Time keeps ticking and does anybody understand why?
Oh why…
Time keeps ticking and its ticking and its tocking,
it’s enough to make me cry.
Does anybody really know the value of a minute --
Is it $2.99, $3.99, $5.99… if you wanted to come?
Time keeps ticking and
why must it be the boss of me and everybody?
I don’t get why we’re so deadline-driven,
why things are so segmented and documented.
They say God is outside of time and
If God’s outside of time,
then why can’t I
I want off the timeline ---
Somebody give me a little more time ---
Time keeps ticking and
why can’t we see what it’s done?
I can’t be the only one who
wishes we could go back in history and
see mistakes we’ve made, so we don’t repeat it.
Hey God, you’re outside of time and
If you’re outside of time,
then why can’t I
I want off the timeline.
‘Cause I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.
Time keeps ticking and why do we think we can win?
It’s like beating it would be a sin.
And we got plastic surgery and time-saving devices,
But time takes us in the night.
What makes us think we’re smarter than time?
It doesn’t belong to you or me,
no it’s not yours or mine…
no one owns time ---
But I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.
Yeah, I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.
I’m walking, I’m walking, off the timeline.
I’m walking, I’m walking, off the timeline.
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10. |
Not Convinced
03:29
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Here we are, in a little room.
You brought me here to interrogate me.
And I’m not convinced, you really know
Really know what’s best for me
And I know, and you know,
and they know, that we know
It’s not right, not right, not right or good.
But we keep going ‘cause we think we should.
So here we are, in the room again.
Got a pile of papers and they’re full of lies.
And I’m not convinced, you believe in me.
I can see it in your eyes.
And I know, and you know,
and they know, that we know.
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, ah-ah-ah!
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, ah-ah-ah!
So here we are, in the room again.
Given me my grade and I’m not impressed.
And I’m not convinced, you know what I’m worth.
And I’m increasingly depressed.
And I’m sad and I’m tired.
My time here has long expired.
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, ah-ah-ah!
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, ah-ah-ah!
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, ah-ah-ah!
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11. |
Looking Forward
04:18
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Looking forward
Intro- outro A-G-F-C Verse F-C Chorus G-F-C Structure: Intro- verse-chorus-v-c-v-c-v-outro.
As I check out from this alienation
I’m looking forward with much anticipation
As I latch onto this ray of hope
Start climbing up from the end of my rope
I’ll put that horse right before the cart
And getting over you, well, that’s where I’ll start
Chorus:
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When I start looking forward, it all becomes quite clear.
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When start looking forward, the sadness turns to cheer.
I’ll start looking out by looking in
See where I’m going instead of where I’ve been
Gonna do some winning instead of losing
And create a world that’s of my own choosing
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When I start looking forward, it all becomes quite clear.
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When start looking forward, the sadness turns to cheer.
First, I had to visualize, in order for me to realize:
I’m better off with you gone, deep down I knew that all along.
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When I start looking forward, it all becomes quite clear.
When it all comes together, it comes together here.
When start looking forward, the sadness turns to cheer.
First, I had to visualize, in order for me to realize:
I’m better off with you gone, deep down I knew that all along.
First, I had to visualize, in order for me to realize:
I’m better off with you gone, deep down I knew that all along.
As I check out from this alienation,
Start moving forward from this stagnation.
I’m letting go of all my aggravation.
I’m looking forward with much anticipation.
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Carmen Toth Toronto, Ontario
Carmen Toth is a Toronto singer-songwriter with a power pop sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Whether on acoustic guitar playing solo or on electric with a full band, her unique, childlike voice, relatable lyrics and catchy hooks have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush. Active in the independent music scene since 2003, she has released three EPs and one LP. ... more
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