1. |
Can't Fix Dumb
01:56
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My mama said not to call you stupid
Cause you're too stupid to even see
And my buddy said the dodo bird it went extinct
So I'm wondering why you're here with me
They say not to give you time for tomorrow
Cause you wouldn't do the same for me
And when you're down on your luck
Think of my old face
And how I wish you the worst to be
You think I'd lend a hand?
After everything
Looks now your time is up
Since I didn't mean a thing
You've shown your colors true
Gone on and made me blue round my boys
But you're too stupid to see
And so it goes you can't fix dumb
Yeah you're too stupid to see
And so it goes you can't fix dumb
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2. |
Letting You Down
03:10
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Well no its not the first time where I'm letting you down again
A loosening grip is all I give as I'm knee deep in sin
I'm acting like the first time how to learn to take and give
If ever tried I lied my way this far to you my friend
I've turned to darker shades of black just inking from my pen
But even now a coward's scowl is worn above my chin
I disappoint so freely like its given to the wind
Don't hold the door open for me once you're already in
All my deeds waiver
My word means later
So I'll let
Let you down again
Only a matter of time when you will decide to quit
I'm slower than the hour hand I watch and wait and sit
Now coming from your point of view I tend to throw a fit
When I'm confronted of the wrongs I do but don't regret
I hope to one day turn the tide and dry the things I've wet
But as of now I slip a frown because I can't forget
All my deeds waiver
My word means later
So I'll let
Let you down
Yes I let
Let you down again
Now if I know my habits they're old enough to flip
But change like me for anyone its hard to make it stick
You're slick to all the same old crap I do to make you sick
I prick the trust you have in me and granted I neglect
Many a time you call me and I won't answer the door
In my next life if I'm a fly I guess I'll know what for
Hi all my deeds waiver
My word means later
So I'll let
Let you down
Yes I let
Let you down again
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3. |
City of Angels
02:01
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Let me tell you bout a town with so many
The traffic too much
The people are plenty and I've had enough
The parkings not any thing to compare
Some come with big wishes
Some come unprepared
On the west side of town the rent isn't cheap
The east ain't much better
Good luck counting sheep
They hustle their ass off to just make ends meet
And lose count of those who call home in the street
Some were born here with nothin
Some migrated by train
Now I'm sure that for one thing
Soon they'll run out of space
And they'll get off at 5 just to be home by 7
Sometimes right at 8 9 10 or 11
On a bright sunny day you could look for the mountains
But the air is so hazy
Its something they've forgotten
Theres a Prius next door thats suppose to help somethin
The more folks that stay the more folks you see frontin
Now don't get me wrong
Theres a lot more untouched
You know where you are with the mass of grub trucks
And now you can get a grilled cheese for 10.50
No side or drink either
Since they closed down the Thrifties
Were you born here with nothin?
Did you migrate by plane?
Now I'm sure that for one thing
I for one need a change
And do you get off at 5 just to be home by 7?
For the City of Angels don't feel much like heaven
No the City of Angels don't feel much like heaven
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4. |
Another One
02:35
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I took a walk along the moon where main street sat
Acquainted once again where I left my heart at
But I dread to shed the news to you
A sudden change of weather had my nose on the run
I intended to repeat the things we had done
But I dread to shed the news to you
There was nothing that I could do
She's thinking of another one
I took a gawk too long or maybe I stood slant
I heard she had another dude to call her man
But I dread to think the news as true
I kid around the town house hoping she would laugh
A stroll around the park enough to hold her hand
Still I dread to think the news as true
That our time took off and on it flew
She's thinking of another one
I will admit the talk of him from her I'd hate
But how could I act on a whim my current state
Had me eating jealousy from a spoon
Back in the past I had my chance to stay around
I blew it off like everything else I've torn down
Like the violent winds of a monsoon
We won't be anything much else soon
She's thinking of another one
I took a walk along the moon where main street sat
Acquainted once again where I left my heart at
But I dread to shed the news to you
A sudden change of weather had my nose on the run
I intended to repeat the things we had done
But I dread to shed the news to you
There was nothing that I could do
She's thinking of another
Nothing that I could do
She's thinking of another
Nothing that I could do
She's thinking of another one
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5. |
Sweet As Apple Pie
02:54
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Sweet as apple pie
Sweet as sugared up soda drinks
Whiskey over ice and it can't beat me
Sneakin' up a rise I'll be talkin up a roller rink
And walkin into someone right now
Suppose the day is done gone and over like you wanted
You went about the hours ending gradually
And callin not from far away
Encroaching on your sobriety
From the shade in the corner how it taunted
Just the fool that is you I mean me
Like taking candy from a baby
Has someone laid the rules for consistency?
Because I know its not me
I've been here itchin you see
Sweet as apple pie
Sweet as sugared up soda drinks
Whiskey over ice no it can't beat me
Sneakin up a rise I'll be talkin up a roller rink
And walkin into someone right now
I've shown the night the urge of whats knotted in my stomach
I reckon I can handle just enough about three
But since I fail in keepin moderation
Roll me up in a rug so to moderate me
I rose from the way I use to swat em
Use to line em up and knock em down clean
Use to sip away and stumble
With no one in my way I go as I plead
I envy those with the need
Those who control it with heed
Cause its sweet as apple pie
Sweet as sugared up soda drinks
Whiskey over ice no it can't beat me
Sneakin up a rise I'll be talking up a roller rink
And walkin into someone right now
Such a freedom you can take in much advantage
Test the waters just to see how deep
Better swim before you're sinkin
Its got me really thinkin of a life I wanna keep
And I know now what I just need
Here comes the itchin to feed
Sweet as apple pie
Sweet as sugared up soda drinks
Nothing to entice cause it can beat me
Think it over twice even if you're feeling stubborn
And insisting that you're gonna be fine
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6. |
On The Road
02:56
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Atop two thousand miles adding up two thousand more
A rookie I'm still getting in my share
Some folks can go so far away and still see the same stars
Yet I just get them circling my head
There ain't no trouble steppin up and footin out that door
Quite frankly I'm just use to sleeping in my bed
But sleeping with an open spot a gal I could adore
Is not around so I might as well a get drivin
On the road
How could you know what you'd be a gettin into?
On the road
Where your mama ain't around
On the road
I'm familiar with my home
But on the road thats where I wanna be
Highway fines and doubles lines and roads that never end
I'm with the band and my backs a constant bend
My turn behind the wheel is just a few hours gone in
The lanes a stretch and my eyeballs are in spin
Theres weird theres tall short and all
Theres even loose woman
Scabbed faced druggies and a pit bull eating chicken
Mountains high rivers flow rain comes down and then
Next thing you know the van we droves leakin
On the road
How could you know what you'd be a gettin into?
On the road
Where your mama ain't around
On the road
I'm familiar with my home
But on the road thats where I wanna be
Atop two thousand miles adding up two thousand more
Quite frankly I'm just use to sleeping in my bed
But sleeping with an open spot a gal I could adore
Is not around so I might as well a get drivin
On the road
How could you know what you'd be a gettin into?
On the road
Where your mama ain't around
On the road
I'm familiar with my home
But on the road thats where I wanna be
Yeah on the road thats where I wanna be
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7. |
No Such Thing As What If
02:43
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Came upon a letter from an old love you’ve hidden
Now you can remember why the good times didn’t last
Taking into measure why you first thought of quitting
But you’re thinking what if they’re not like their past
Don’t forget another in the present quite smitten
If you got it so good whats a note gonna change?
Soaking up the sun as you read on you’re itching
Just to see what happens if you put out your hand
No such thing as what if
If you know yourself well
If given just one chance
Don’t ask and don’t tell
Its a little funny when temptation comes calling
Pulling at your one sleeve till you answer its call
Whats a little funny more funny than one thing
When the tables have turned you’re the one feeling soft
No such thing as what if
If you know yourself well
Its happened before
Like you’re under some spell
No such thing as what if
You’ve nothing to sell
You’re given just one chance
Don’t ask and don’t tell
Duh duh duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb
Duh duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb dumb dumb dumb
Came upon a letter from an old love good riddance
Nothing to remember were there good times ever had?
Taking in if whether saving letters made a difference
But you’re thinking now this is just something of the past
No such thing as what if
If you know yourself well
If given just one chance
Don’t ask and don’t tell
Duh duh duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb
Duh duh duh dumb dumb
Duh duh dumb dumb dumb dumb
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I sure done it good this time
Cause I didn’t get my way
Oh my sweet love so tender
She says bye now go away
And don’t I do this everytime
Build us up by what I say
Then my heart pulses faster
What an art this disaster
You deny me I’m plastered
With a rage
Sent to me from up above
Cause theres no way else in hell
But my trying makes no difference
All the same we go again
But thats not me I’m saying I am
Not the slightest playin around
Then I’m washed up with liquor
And the feels I get flicker
Down and out I’m so sorry
Step aside I will by now its overdue
Could I blame you for wanting us to be through
Stakes were high enough to see what I could lose
But I just can't let things be
Once again I’ve no respect
I drink and think and wonder why
There’s an end to our story
You realize he’s not for me
Put aside too much don’t we?
I’ve done it good
This time
I’ve done it good
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9. |
All I Wanna Say
02:30
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All I wanna say before you turn me away
It seems we've come a long way
For something we're both not about
Its been a long time comin and I'm happy to say
You were never worth the fuss I found out
But I do so often ponder what was making us stay
Were we parading a play?
Faking the hand we were dealt
Just because we've known too long each other per se
I guess too far we carried feelings we felt
But now they're gone
Come pick your stuff up tonight
At my convenience we ain't doing it your way
Cause I think you're wrong
And now its time to decide
And I've decided I ain't playin in your game
Is it any wonder we can do no more?
I walk with two not four
Good thing we quit trying to run
And time will strip away the chance you took just for fun
I guess too far we carried feelings I felt
But now they're gone
And I'm feeling anxious tonight
I'm thinkin maybe I should give her a call
For her I long
But I know the answer is right
Apart we're better off not knowing at all
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10. |
A Song For Mom
02:53
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Open your eyes I do think you’ve been crying
Were you dreaming again of the times that have passed
Don’t you deny that you’re one of a kind
All those in favor you won’t have to ask
And may I assume that you’re in a small room
And the walls that are four will be crumbling soon
Do you remember you once said to me
Family’s but loyal when things come between
I said dear momma I know you have slacked
Thats why you warned me to just watch my back
And don’t ever lose what does make you a man
Cause you can shake loose from the one’s who have ran
Well here we are and I’ll say to you now
One day when we part I’ll say I know how
To be true and just not shameful and rue
And the wrong doing of people is gone done and through
And if I may say with no conscience in mind
I pray for the day I can see em off dying
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