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Reflections
04:20
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I’ve come so far.
I’ve got so far to go.
Sometimes to move forward
We have to abandon all we know
It all breaks down
And I’m breaking down too
But I’m mostly scared of breaking
The life I’ve built with you.
Is it me?
What do I see?
When I look into the mirror
There’s a stranger staring back.
Staring back at me.
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Is it his wit? Is it his smile?
What is it about him that drives you wild?
You’ve given up your dignity.
I think that you’ve lost your sanity.
He's everything that you detest
but one look from him and you regress.
And every time he tells you lies
You lick it up. It drives you wild.
You say that he’s the only person
Who makes you feel this way inside.
Handsome and strong. He can do no wrong.
He is and always will be your guy.
A two bit con and a petty thief
He made you betray your beliefs.
You swear that he’s telling the truth
But you turn your back and he’ll turn the screw.
There’s nothing that gets through to you
No matter what I say or do.
He's got you now right by the balls
You better run cuz your daddy calls.
You say that he’s your favorite person
But you know that he will make you cry.
Through thick or thin, You’ll stick with him
No matter how much he cheats and lies.
WHY?
Would you lie for him?
And would you cheat for him?
Would you steal for him?
Would you rob for him?
Would you kill for him?
And would you die for him?
OH NO!
You say that he’s the greatest person
That you have ever known in your life.
All that you’ve been through is OK by you
So long as you have him by your side.
You say that he’s the only person
Who makes you feel this way inside.
Handsome and strong. He can do no wrong.
An ignorant buffoon that you fetishize.
WHY?
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Forever
03:59
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You are my sunshine when there is rain.
You are my comfort whenever I'm in pain.
And when I need a friend, I can count on you.
And I know that our love is true.
I'll love you forever.
Together Forever.
I Love You
Before I knew you, I didn't know love.
You're all I need and who I trust.
We'll be together until the end.
My sweetest lover and my best friend.
I'll love you forever.
Together Forever.
I Love You.
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4. |
Languishing
03:12
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No More
03:28
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You’re always looking out for number one.
I see the damage from the things you’ve done.
You primp and pose, pretending to be King
In hopes of living out your empty dreams.
Your days grow shorter. You can’t validate
The life you’ve chosen. It will be too late.
I see right through you and the things you say.
You cannot fool me with the games you play.
You know you had it all
But then you threw it away.
I really want to know
Who do you think you are?
I saw the best in you
But that has melted away.
You lie, and you deceive.
Who do you think you are?
You twist the truth, and you paint disguise.
Find a new fool. I see through your lies.
You try to distort reality
To make us all believe your fantasy.
You try to make me doubt my sanity.
You say there must be something wrong with me.
But we both know that you won’t atone.
No more excuses. Just leave me alone.
I put my trust in you
And I have been betrayed.
You’re a bad memory.
Who do you think you are?
My eyes are open now
and you won’t get your way.
Find someone else to bleed.
Who do you think you are.
Don’t fucking lie to me.
Who do you think you are?
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6. |
I Remember You
06:00
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7. |
Old Man Blues
03:56
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I used to love to stay out late. I’d drink and smoke and party.
Now I just want to Go to bed early
My Saturday nights were filled with weed and whiskey.
Now it’s Lipitor and a shot of decaf coffee.
I used to be so cool, so dangerous, and edgy.
Now the kids all laugh and call me old and grumpy.
Old
No longer hip. No longer cool.
Man
The kids all laugh at this old fool.
Blues
I’m in denial of the truth.
I’ve got the Old Man Blues.
My hair fell out of the top of my head.
It's growing from my nose and my ears instead.
Don’t know what’s going on with the kids these days
With their Tide Pod Challenge and their Tik Tok Craze.
I see the reflection of my aging face.
Who is this old man? When’d he take my place?
Old
I still pretend that I am young.
Man
But when I try to have some fun,
Blues
That’s when I dislocate my hip.
Old Man Blues
Getting old is such bullshit!
Old
All that I love is out of date.
Man
I like to go to bed at eight.
Blues
I’m in denial of the truth.
I’ve got the old man blues
You kids don’t know how good you’ve got it. When I was your age, we respected our elders, but we were also punks who thumbed our noses at authority. Bah!!! I’m gonna have a glass of warm milk and go to bed. For crying out loud. Cut the Malarky will ya?
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For Alyse & Gabe
01:21
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Was It?
03:34
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We’re all heroes in our own story but do the ends justify the means when you’re only out for the glory.
And it’s so easy to lose your way when your broken dreams tear you down from day to day.
Did you really have to sacrifice your love?
At the end of the day when the noise dies away.
And when the story’s over and you find that you’re alone
Tell me something my friend. Was it worth it in the end?
Do you ever think about the choices you have made? Look upon the faces and reflect? Is it something that you regret?
You had to clear the way no matter what the cost, but when you turn around to find me, you’ll realize what you have lost.
You burned everything and scattered ashes of our lives
And dance around the flames as if it all were just a game.
Did you really have to sacrifice our love?
At the end of the day, when the noise dies away.
And when the game is over and you are alone
Tell me something my friend, was it worth it in the end?
You wanted to play games and you lost it all.
Tell me something my friend, was it worth it in the end?
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10. |
Delta-8
05:31
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Soaring
04:20
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Everybody needs someone to help them through the dark.
We all need a friend. We all need a friend.
When you came along you really helped to lift me up.
With you by my side; Spread my wings and fly.
Soaring every high
Till we touch the sky
Just you and I
Soaring ever high.
When I’m feeling lost, I know I can count on you
To help me though it all. Catch me when I fall.
I can find my way in this world with you by my side.
You’re my gentle guide. Teach me how to fly.
Soaring every high
Till we touch the sky
Just you and I
Soaring ever high.
You are not alone.
You don’t have to make it in the world alone.
We all need a friend.
Everybody stumbles now and then.
Everybody needs someone to help them through the dark.
We all need a friend. We all need a friend.
I can find my way in this world with you by my side.
You’re a gentle guide. Teach me how to fly.
Soaring every high
Till we touch the sky
Just you and I
Soaring so high.
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Gabriel Monticello Atlanta, Georgia
While Gabriel spends most of his time playing classical music, he also likes to rock out. Here are some of his bands from the past. You can also find him by looking up the following: Artifactual String Unit, Space Mirrors, Jeremy Aggers, John Burke, Band Of Doctors among others. ... more
Gabriel Monticello recommends:
Artifactual String Unit
by Artifactual String Unit
Artifactual String Unit composes and performs original compositions in a diverse range of styles.
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Stella Polaris
by Space Mirrors
I am on several Space Mirrors albums, starting with 2013 The Other Gods. This is my favorite of the albums to date. :)
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The Songs & Tales of Airoea – Book III
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Before The Day Has Gone
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Ten years may have passed since the last Bellini record, but the math rock group sound as fierce as ever.
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Variety of Rhythm
by Samuel Hällkvist
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