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As I Can
04:14
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It was the beginning
of the end of an era
Death came close
but only took just one
One lost battle
of a war, all will lose once
So, we keep on trying I keep on trying
Keep on trying
To do, as I can
To live, as I can
To act, as I can
To be as I can
To be as I can
To be as I can!
A softer line
further down the distance
A softer note
to bring the bad news
A softer touch
to check if I’m one of the living
You were the beginning
of the end of an era
Death came close
But only took just you
You’ve lost your battle
but we’ll keep on fighting
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2. |
Bear It All
02:09
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I’ve been drinking
I’ve been dreaming
But there was one thing to break my fall
The sun is shining on me right now
Gives me the strength to bear it all
There is a blind man
Who once told me
Never underestimate the rain
It will wash your sins right off your back
But also take the fun down the drain
And give to me the southern light
Let me breathe; don’t talk at all
Bathing in the southern light
I know how to bear it all
So get out of your lazy bed
Get out and have a ball
The sun will shine on you right now
Will give you the strength, mark my words
Will give you the strength, believe this girl
Will give you the strength
Give you the strength
Give you the strength
To bear it all
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3. |
For A little While
02:58
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I went walking
The sun was shining
Saw people walking too
Some were even smiling
For a little while
For a little bit of time The world
Seemed okay
Only a closer look
Would make you notice
The social caution
When people greet
It would be a little while
It would take a little bit of time Before the world
Would be okay
A little while
Some little bit of time
Trying to convince myself
It’s the smart thing to do
But this little while
This long lasting little bit of time
Makes me missing you
I went out walking
While the sun was shining
A young girl smiling
I couldn’t smile in return
I hope in a little while
Give me a little bit of time
And soon
I’ll be okay
And soon
We’ll be okay
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4. |
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I feel good
Most of the time
I feel all right
Most of the time
No reason to cry
Most of the time
I keep on trying
Most of the time
I feel loved
Most of the time
I feel liked
Most of the time
I laugh
Most of the time
Well, I smile
Most of the time
But not today
Today isn’t like the other days
Not really just another day
For me
But not right now
Any other time, but not right now
You should know it by now
I said not right now
I like my face
Most of the time
I like my thoughts
Most of the time
I like what I say
Most of the time
I crack great jokes
Most of the time
The sun does shine
Most of the time
I like a breeze
Most of the time
I can stand the rain
Most of the time
I’m pretty sane
Most of the time
I love you
Most of the time
I really do
Most of the time I tell the truth
Most of the time Most of the time ...
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Night Shadows
Night Shadows
We used to be good
We used to be bright
Night Shadows
Night Shadows
Night Shadows
We used to be young
We used to be smart
Night Shadows
Hiding in the dark
Nothing left to share
Used to be a pair
Now a Night Shadow
By the grace of some light
Wandering through this street
No-one left to meet
This Night Shadow
Night Shadow
I used to be good
I used to be bright
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6. |
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Maybe they’re just playing outside Exploring the world
Conquering ships
That only exist in their minds
Maybe they’re just playing outside
Their clothes getting dirty and wet
Braver than all the rest
Knowing I wouldn’t mind
Maybe they’re just playing outside
Maybe they’re just playing outside
Building sandcastles in the sun
Smiling and having fun
When they crumble because of the tide
Maybe they’re just playing outside
There is window
But I can’t see
Where they might be
Maybe they’re just playing outside
Maybe they’re just playing outside
Not feeling the scars
Being proud of who they are
Without the pressure of the time
Maybe they’re just playing outside
I wonder
Maybe they’re just playing outside
I wonder
Maybe they’re just flying somewhere
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7. |
Dear Vivian
03:22
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Where were you, dear Vivian
I only see your shadow
Where were you, dear Vivian
A reflection in the glass
Tell me more, dear Vivian
What’s your world outside the pictures
What happened to you, dear Vivian When you weren’t looking down
A cop and an Armenian woman
Two kids in a car window smile
Three sailors on a bench waiting
Men reading newspapers on the high line
A little girl crying
Another girl buying some ice cream
One ghost present in the shadows One ghost as if in a dream
Where were you, dear Vivian ...
only see your shadow
Where were you, dear Vivian
A reflection in the glass
Tell me more, dear Vivian
What’s your world outside the pictures
What happened to you, dear Vivian
When you weren’t looking down
6 am, wake up before the family awakens
6.30 making breakfast for the kids
7.30 leaving for school often in a hurry
8.15 saying bye
9.30 taking pictures
11 am taking pictures too
1 pm, eating my self-made sandwich
2 pm, back to school
Where were you, dear Vivian ...
Talk to me, dear Vivian
I want to hear your story
Please do, dear Vivian
Come on, show me your face
Just for a second, dear Vivian
And then I’ll let you film us
Is that a deal, dear Vivian
Tell me, is that a deal?
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8. |
Ready
04:38
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Oh, I’m so ready
I’m feeling great
I’m feeling ready
Got my best dress on
Ready for more
In a bar
Many preys
So willingly
To be taken
I’m a predator
I’m a panther
I’m leaner than you might think...
I am ready
I’m so ready
Ready for what’s next
Look at that guy
Looking nice
I know what I would like to be doing
Buy me drink
Oh, you’re so kind
And funny
Yeah, let’s dance
I like his body
I like his smell
I like his strong arms that will hold me
A manly man
A really real man
Is that a gun you wear, or do you really like me?
I imagine myself
Looking great
And it sure feels
Even better
But what’s that spot
In his neck
It seems like it is growing
Damned, this guy likes to brag
Oh please, shut up
He shouldn’t be the one talking
He talks about him
Only him
Sometimes even about himself
And he keeps on sweating...
Sorry...
I don’t feel well
It has been a long day
Nice to be talking
Oh wait, my phone
It is ringing
Yeah, I really should be going
Safe outside
Yeah darling, I’m doing fine
No, it was a boring day
I’ll be back home, be back home soon
I’m so ready to go
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9. |
Shell Game
02:54
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We’re surrounded by magicians
Playing tricks with our minds Some are called politicians
But there are many different kinds
They let us fight about a swear word
They let us laugh with a fool
The trick of every great magician is
You only see what they want you to
Nothing to see here, watch my hands
Nothing to find here, raise the stakes
Nothing to do here, trust me now
Nothing to believe, all the things I’ve said
I’ve never met that woman
I’ve never met that man
I never took that money
What kind of person do you think I am?
Shell Game
Watch the ball,
Watch the ball
Shell Game
Moving on, yeah, moving on
Shell Game
Nothing to see, Watch the ball
Shell Game
Moving on, please move along
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10. |
Stone
02:50
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There’s a stone in my mouth
So I cannot speak
Stone in my mouth
God knows how weak
I feel today
So I can’t say
A thing
There’s a stone in my mouth
So I cannot speak
Stone in my mouth
God knows how weak
I feel today
Nothing to say I write
I write this letter
To a face in the crowd
A shiny cover
But I do have my doubts
There’s a stone in my mouth
So I cannot speak
Stone in my mouth
I feel so unreal
The world turns around
A day going down
With me
There’s a stone in my mouth
So I cannot speak
Stone in my mouth
A writer I must be
Pages turn around
A letter going down
With me
I write this letter
To a face in the crowd
A shiny cover
But I do have my doubts
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Was it worth it
The pain every night?
Was it worth it
The faces I’ll never forget?
You said the child is pure
You said the child is good
But five times, again and again
You let it go
Was it worth it
Your fame for my tears?
Was it worth it?
Don’t look away
Where are they now?
Who do they speak to?
Do they look like you?
Do they look like me?
Was it worth it?
Was it worth it?
Was it worth it
Your silence and mine?
Was it worth it?
Don’t turn your back
Was it worth it
The pain every night?
Was it worth it
The faces I’ll never forget?
Emile, Anna, Remi, Frederique, Julie, ...
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12. |
We Survived
04:58
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We’ve been together
for many, many years
We saw friends
Who came and went
It was for the good times and the bad
But I’m so glad
We survived
You know my mistakes
And I do know yours
We learn to live with them
Even doing chores
It was for the good times and the bad
But I’m so glad
We survived
We survived
We survived
Even better, we still smile
We survived
We survived
Let’s keep on doing this for a while
There is a full moon
It’s shining on you
I still see the boy
I once got to know
Before the good times and the bad ButIamsoglad
We survived
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Blue and Broke Ghent, Belgium
Blue and Broke is a Belgian band making soulful music with real instruments.
Vocals: Melissa
Anthuenis
Guitars: Pedro De Bruyckere
Keyboards: Danny Verstraete
Bass: Augustijn Vermandere
Drums: Niels Delvaux
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