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Signs of Life
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Signs of Life
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2012
I had a dream, and it won’t quit.
I had a dream and you’re a part of it.
‘Cause I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
Yeah I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
I know the road we’re on is a long one.
I can’t promise it will always be fun.
But I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
Yeah I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
And I heard signs of life in your laugh.
My dream didn’t die, my dream is alive and kicking.
My dream didn’t die, my dream is alive and kicking.
Oh yeah.
And I believed for so long,
this little dream of mine was dead and gone.
And I thought I’d be like everyone –
just settle for less than what I feel is best and move on.
And I know, baby I know we’ve got a long way to go.
Oh, but look at us now, we managed somehow and we’re playing a show.
Oh ‘cause I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
Yes I saw signs of life, signs of life in your eyes.
And I heard signs of life in your laugh.
And I felt signs of life in your grasp.
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Distance
03:33
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Distance
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2016
I no longer know, maybe that’s knowing in itself.
Find out who I am without somebody else.
We need distance. Gimme fantasy.
We need a lot of things, but I know damn well:
I won’t get it from you, you won’t get it from me.
We need distance. We need fantasy.
You saved him, and now it’s time to save yourself.
Find out who you are without somebody else.
Ya got a hot, hot body, baby. And a cold, cold heart.
You’ve turned manipulating me into a fine, fine art.
We need distance. Gimme fantasy.
We need a lot of things, but I know damn well:
I won’t get it from you, you won’t get it from me.
We need distance. Gimme fantasy.
We need a lot of things, but I know damn well:
I won’t get it from you, you won’t get it from me.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
We’re toxic together, you’re totally right.
I just wanna love you and you only wanna fight.
We need distance. Gimme fantasy.
We need a lot of things, but I know damn well:
I won’t get it from you, you won’t get it from me.
We need distance. Gimme fantasy.
We need a lot of things, but I know damn well:
I won’t get it from you, you won’t get it from me.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
This is not the love song I wanted to write.
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Safety Net
03:19
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Safety Net
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2013
Nothing’s ok, and everything’s wrong.
And all she can do, is put it in a song.
Oh-oh, look at her go.
Thinks she knows what she’s doing,
but she doesn’t know.
God only knows what she’s gonna get,
for falling in love with no safety net.
But she’s fal-ling, fal-ling,
falling, falling, falling, falling, falling, falling, falling.
So many times, she’s heard the word no.
That she doesn’t even hear it any more.
Oh-oh, look at her go.
Thinks she knows what she’s doing,
but she doesn’t know.
God only knows what she’s gonna get,
for falling in love with no safety net.
But come watch her fall, it’s exciting.
Everything’s wrong, but she’s still writing.
Don’t know where she’ll land, but she’s still fighting and
falling, falling, falling, yeah.
And everyone says she’s crazy because
she wants what she wants, oh yeah
and she does what she does.
Oh-oh, look at her go.
Thinks she knows what she’s doing,
but she doesn’t know.
I just don’t know what she’s gonna get,
for falling in love with no safety net.
But she’s fal-ling, fal-ling,
falling, falling, falling, falling, falling, falling, falling.
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My Love Will Stay
04:41
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My Love Will Stay
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2014
I’ve been a bad girl. I’ve done some bad things.
I played my ego. And not my heart strings.
I hurt my baby. Why did I do that?
Things I thought I’d never do, I found myself doing them.
Still I know my love will stay.
My love will stay. My love will stay.
Is this really happening? Could this really be the end?
Well at the very least, can we still be friends?
It’s so confusing, when you’re caught in a lie.
I am all out of words, all I can do is cry.
I’m falling apart here, ‘cause our love is dying.
But I guess it’s easier than covering lying.
But one thing I know is that my love will stay.
My love will stay. My love will stay. It won’t go away.
No matter how hard you try to push me away,
One thing I know for sure that will always remain:
Is my love will stay. My love will stay.
The love that I gave, it will remain.
And no matter how hard you try to deny what I mean to you.
One thing I know will remain true: is that my love will stay.
My love will stay. My love will stay. It won’t go away.
My love will stay. The love that I gave, it will remain. My love will stay.
It will. I know it will. I know it will. I know it will.
I’ve been a bad girl. I’ve done some bad things.
I played my ego. And not my heart strings.
I hurt my baby. Why did I do that?
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Writing Roses
03:43
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Writing Roses
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2012
Why do you get off on hurting me?
You’re always bringing me down.
I know you’ll never love me until I’m not around.
‘Cause I’m just a tool to get you ahead: a stone to step on hard.
Never ask, never check, never let them see you sweat.
‘Cause once you do, you’ll know they’ll never forget.
Thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write out roses.
Thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write these roses.
It’s fine for you to explode but never okay for me.
Needless to say I can’t wait for the day when I am finally free.
‘Cause I’m just a tool to get you ahead: a string to stretch and break.
You claim to have a heart but I know you’re nothing but a fake.
Thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write out roses.
Thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write these roses.
I’m writing roses, to you… for you.
My tears are on the page, steaming from my rage.
You arrogant, ignorant, horrible, terrible piece of personal Hell…
I call on Karma to set you straight, and when she does I’ll celebrate.
And I’m sorry I’m not a perfect pincushion, for you, the perfect prick.
But you’ve fed me so much bullshit that you’ve finally made me sick.
So thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write out roses.
Thank God I have a door that closes.
I can cry over thorns and write these roses.
I’m writing roses, to you… for you. To you, for you.
My words are all I have to give. And without them I couldn’t live.
So why do you get off on hurting me? You’re always bringing me down.
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Sweeter Than Me
03:05
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Sweeter Than Me
Words and Music by Carmen Toth © 2004
You can have your glory. You can have your awards.
Still it makes no difference when you’re gone.
You can have everything that you ever wanted.
Still it makes no difference when you’re gone.
Do what you want. Have what you need.
And you’ll never be sweeter than me.
No you’ll never be sweeter than me.
Now I know people like you. Yeah, they’ll do anything
just to get their way. Because they think a lot of
money and power is gonna make it all okay.
Do what you want. Have what you need.
And you’ll never be sweeter than me.
No you’ll never be sweeter
No you’ll never be sweeter than me.
And there you go, again. I watch you storm away.
I know that one day you’ll be nice, but not today.
Do what you want. Have what you need.
And you’ll never be sweeter than me.
No you’ll never be sweeter
No you’ll never be sweeter
No you’ll never be sweeter
No you’ll never be sweeter than me.
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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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