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Alleyway
03:31
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Alleyway
When I run way, down that little alleyway
She starts crying like she has something to say
Look on her face, black makeup smeared
This is the day she has come to fear
When I’m gone, she spends the night all alone
But when I’m home, she gets me all for her own
Down deep in the state of Mississippi, I call her up
Been months since my last visit, and I’m pushin’ my luck
Pretty little thing that’s waiting on me as I run around
But I ain’t done yet, and I won’t slow down
When I’m gone, she spends her night all alone
But when I’m home, I keep her all for my own
There’s something that’s calling me late at night
Pulls me away, leaves tears in her eyes
When I sneak away, down that alleyway
She has nothing to do, and that’s the price we pay
When I’m gone, she spends the night all alone
When I’m home, I keep her all for my own
I keep her all for my own
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2. |
Hold the Line
03:13
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Hold the Line
Yesterday I saw her playing there, mud upon her hands
She looks my way
Her innocence reflects the storm that lays across the land
And, there will come a day
That’s my little one that I love, that’s my little one
That’s my little one that I love, that’s my little one
Tell me again, pretty baby, about the wolves and the sheep
I will stand by my family as they’re surrounding me
Rising slow, I will hold steady
If they fall, I will hold the line
With all my might
‘Cause that’s my right
I’ve given all I have to give from these calloused hands
It’s not enough
No matter how hard I try I’m just one man
And times get tough
Now I fear for our safety
My girls, my home, my all
My faith in me is running short
So, I have to walk tall
Tell me again, speak softly
Live and let live and let us be
I will stand by my family
As they’re surrounding me
Rising slow, I will hold steady
If I fall, who will hold the line
With all their might?
‘Cause that’s my right
Those, the little ones that we love
Those, the little ones
Those, the little ones that we love
Those, my little ones
Rising slow
Will I hold steady?
If he falls, will I walk the line?
Is that my right?
Is that my right?
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3. |
Never Too Young
04:51
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Never Too Young
You’re afraid of what you can’t say
A second chance, you do it the same way
Holding back and pushing forth on a neutral train
It’s all a part of life, who are you to complain?
You’re only as old as you wish to admit
You say you’re tired, tired of the same old shit
How much will you take?
The planet spins and the earth still quakes
You’re never too young to break
So, clear your mind and muster up the strength
Life goes fast, not matter what its length
You’re digging deep, you find yourself in a hole
With two clear options, you must choose which way to go
You’re only as young as you feel inside
You’re far from perfect, but God knows you tried
How much will you take
When you lose much more than you make?
The planet spins and the earth still quakesYou’re never too young to break
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4. |
Circle
03:47
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Circle
Tell me if you’re in the circle, why you gotta get away
Take me when you run for cover, I take back everything
The conversation’s useless when you can’t stand to talk
You’ve worn out your welcome, and I’m about to walk
To graze in greener pastures
This just makes more sense
Now I’m headed out that door
I’m about to jump the fence
Take just one good look and then I’m gone
West, with the setting sun
Out of time, I’m overcome
I said goodbye, and now I’m on the run
Now I’m on the run
Now I’m on the run
So batten down those hatches, the storm is rolling in
You won’t outrun the wake that’s left, those demons in your head
Afraid of love, too blind to see
What’s standing right in front of me
I’m gone and
Now you’re moving on
Take just one good look and then you’re gone
Suddenly, I find myself alone
Out of time, I’m overcome
You said goodbye, now you’re on the run
So, tell me if you’re in the circle, why you gotta get away?
Take me when you run for cover, I’ll take back everything
Here’s another chance I hope you’ll take, I won’t even hesitate
You’re gone, and now I’m moving on
Take just one good look and then I’m gone
Leaving here, all on my own
I’m out of time, with all I’ve overcome
I take just one good look and then I’m gone
You said goodbye, now you’re on your own
I said goodbye, now I’m on the run
Now I’m on the run
Now I’m on the run
The conversation’s useless when you can’t stand to talk
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5. |
Dangerous ft. Fysah
03:25
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Dangerous
You’re dangerous like the first day of spring, and
I’m caught up in the rush before I recall what that means
Dreams tempt our memory towards disregard
Could things have been different?
Would things have gone this far?
Underneath there is a man that strives against a false myth, and
I won’t be sorry I’ve found the woman to do that with
You say you live without regret
You’ve never met one you can’t forget, but
Available ain’t open and
Lettin’ ain’t lovin’ in the least
You’re dangerous like paradise in the autumn of the witch
Like shotguns, cigarettes, dirt roads, and a whisky ditch
Truth is bitter when temptation is sweet
Tonight I’d get into a lifetime of greed, but
Underneath there is a man that strives against a false myth and
I won’t be sorry I’ve found the woman to do that with
Available ain’t open and lettin’ ain’t lovin’ in the least
If I leave our lust waiting, respect wins our release
Today, I ride away down a clouded path and
Leave you there wondering which time will be our last
Battered between ecstasy and a scream,
We leave our lust waiting, forever unseen
You’re dangerous as a last word goodbye
Like dry lightning across the prairie sky
You’re dangerous like the first day of spring
You’re dangerous
I’m dangerous
Underneath there is a man that strives against the false myth, and
I won’t be sorry I’ve found the woman to do that with
Available ain’t open and lettin’ ain’t lovin’ in the least
If we leave our lust waiting, respect wins our release
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6. |
Out Here
03:37
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Out Here
Frank Petr left them girls all alone
Not a penny to spend, the prairie’s dry as a bone
Tired of potatoes and them rattlesnakes
The children gotta go to work because we do what it takes
Out Here
We might get a lamb for Christmas
With the money we get from our crop
Ain’t a lot out there worth a whole lot more
We’re sod bustin’, homesteading, little dirt poor
My brother’s off to war; I work all day
When you’re eight years old, room and board is good pay
I miss my mom, my sisters, and my old dog
But, a hungry little child will find a job
Out Here
We might get a ham this Christmas
With the cash that we get from our crop
Ain’t a lot out there worth a whole lot more
We’re sod bustin’, homesteading, little dirt poor
Out Here
Years later, we return – just us two
To a one-room shack West of the Illiad school
Can’t believe we did it, old friend
Damn right we did it, and we’d do it again
Out Here
We might get a lamb for Christmas
With the money that we get from the crop
Ain’t a lot out there worth a whole lot more
We’re sod bustin’, homesteading, little dirt poor
Frank Petr left them girls all alone
Not a penny to spend, the prairie’s dry as a bone
Out Here
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7. |
Bitter Run
05:06
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Bitter Run
Everyone’s wondering what is on your mind
Everyone’s leaving here, some before their time
The look in your eye says you’re on your knees
I wish I had the words, I’d say anything
The bitter run will leave you dry
The bitter run is gonna lead you on
As the cool dust flies
It’ll take you by surprise
As the cool dust flies
It’s gonna lead you home
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
It’s a bitter run we’ve taken, taken all on trust
We’re only flesh and bone and our veins will rust
If our heart is a time bomb, the question is love
The bitter run will get you high
The bitter run is gonna lead you home
As the cool dust flies
It’ll take you by surprise
As the cool dust flies
It’s gonna lead you home
As the cool dust flies
It’s gonna lead us home
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8. |
I'll Get Mine
05:11
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I’ll Get Mine
You say you got what I need, but you won’t give it to me
You say you want my soul, but baby you know that you won’t get it for free
You’re just a slithering snake, so coil up in that bed you’ve made
You’re cold-blooded but baby there ain’t nothing that be warming up that ice in your veins
Momma said there’d be people just like you
But you’re not worth the battles I pick and choose
Karma’s a bitch and she’ll get you every time
So you’ll get yours and I’ll get mine
You forget I am the one, with the unloaded gun, but
While you’re high on your horse all the bullets you shoot, they give me ammunition
Just a vulture up in that tree, staring back down at me
You float up high in the sky, come down and peck my hide, but I am far from dead meat
Poppa said there’d be people just like you
But you’re not worth the battles I pick and choose
Karma’s a snitch and she’ll get you every time
So you’ll get yours, and I’ll get mine
Poke me with needles, prick by prick by prick
That’s just gonna make my skin leather thick
Karma’s a bitch, and she’ll get you every time
So you’ll get yours, and I’ll get mine
Poke me with needles, prick by prick by prick
That’s just gonna make my skin leather thick
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Anvil
03:15
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Anvil
It would have happened the same
I was born on the Anvil of Shame
Hours seduced by regret
I want to be numb, but I feel yet
I want to be numb, but I feel yet
I was formed on the Anvil of Shame
So I stir a Lion to game
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead yet
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead yet
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead
I’m not dead yet
Fear, be the fire that drags me on
Here’s the key to glory and greed
Up on a wire comfort comes so slow
You rise above when there’s nowhere left to go
I refused to speak the Prayer of the Prey
So I became a beast today
Fangs stretch through my cheek
The taste of blood swallows me
The taste of blood swallows me
I’m a blood drenched man
I shred his neck its neck with my newborn hands
I’m a blood drenched man
I shred his neck with my newborn hands
I shred his neck with my newborn hands
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead yet
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead yet
Three deep breaths, and I’m not dead
I’m not dead yet
Fear, be the fire that drags me on
Here’s the key to glory and greed
Up on a wire comfort comes so slow
You rise above when there’s nowhere left to go
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10. |
Sweep
04:32
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Sweep
Today I wake
I hope and pray for better weather
What tomorrow brings
I’m hoping it’s good or better
The clouds up in the sky, still collide, they’ll still be there tonight
And tomorrow’s a gift, I hope you get it, I hope you realize
Sweep time under the rug
Life is such a beautiful drug
Nothing is really wrong
I belong
Get your head out of the clouds
It’s time to wake up now
Are you jaded by the weight of the world?
Or do you think you got it figured out?
The stars up in the sky, still collide, they’ll still be there tonight
And tomorrow’s a gift, I hope they get it, I hope they realize
Sweep time under the rug
Life is such a powerful drug
Nothing is really wrong
Except I belong
I belong
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11. |
Counting Sheep
04:09
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Counting Sheep
The less I bear this heavy load
Upon my back it takes its toll
The road is steep and rough
Full of rocks and sticks and bumps
And I…
I need you sleep
Counting sheep
Focus, breathe deep
Living on coffee and cigarettes
A stack of bills I ain’t paid yet
When will I get some rest?
I could not feel more alone
A heavy heart and broken home
Tell your momma I give her my best, and
Send that kid all I have left
I’m off to sleep
These hours, these hours I keep
Counting sheep
Focus, breathe deep
Stay with me
Ignoring the hours in front of the others
Still I see
A faith in the power, but I can’t rest now
Stay with me
Hold me under this blissful slumber
These hours that I keep
But still I can’t sleep
Counting sheep
Focus, breathe deep
Alas, I bear this heavy load
Upon my back it takes its toll
Counting Sheep
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Cody Beebe & The Crooks Seattle, Washington
Seattle's Cody Beebe & The Crooks make rock music that is inspired by the frontier attitude of the American Heartland. When you hear their music, you hear the West's Americana roots, but it comes off with an unpretentious explosion true to their hometown's legendary rock and roll. After 6 years of relentless touring, CBC is bravely presenting innovative work with an honest, captivating story. ... more
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