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World Keeps Changing
04:18
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Missing you
I get stuck in a state of reflection
Picking up
What I need for a change of direction
How to make that perfect connection now
I've been lost in the crowd
Had to figure it out
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
I've been hearing the sound
I've been breaking it down
Can't stop it
The world keeps changing on me
And again and again, oh
The world keeps changing on me
Reaching out
Through the lights and the chaos that find me
Weighted down
Need to leave all the stresses behind me
Grab ahold of the thoughts that remind me of you
I've been running aground
I've been digging it out
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
Have to shout it loud
I'm replacing my crown
Can't stop it
The world keeps changing on me
And again and again, oh
The world keeps changing on me
I work so hard to be better
When will I get it together?
I gotta get back to you
I have to make it through
I'm getting caught by the headlines
Getting hit with the deadlines
Once more I'll miss you tonight
It's going to be alright
Save the luck that I found
Keep my feet off the ground
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
Have to shut it all down
I can turn it around
Can't stop it
The world keeps changing on me
I've been working it out
Ain't no stoppin' me now
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
Aiming straight for the heart
Got to tear it apart
Can't stop it
The world keeps changing on me
And again and again, oh
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
And again and again, yeah
Can't stop it
The world keeps changing on me
And again and again, oh
Can't help it
The world keeps changing on me
Yeah
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2. |
Five Lives
05:03
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C'mon and...Stand up, we've got a lot to do
There is not much time, but a lot to consume
Lord knows what I wouldn't pay for a little truth
Oh, well it's ten pounds stuffed in a five pound bag
A young man wrapped in the American flag
I'm not sure we're right enough for us to brag, no
Well, Sometimes I feel so far away from what matters in this world
Out of my mind
I'm not crazy, I'm not angry
I just need you to know
I've been living these five lives
I get overwhelmed at times
I always see those sad eyes
I want to make them happy
I spread my arms open wide
Leave my doubts in my mind
And keep my pain on the inside
Remember I'm so lucky - lucky to be alive
Well I'm just...gettin' pulled in every direction
They're all fightin' for my sole attention
And I barely recognize my own reflection now
Man...This place is gettin' overheated
I try to make my point but I still concede it
Then I take the challenge, set the goal, and meet it, yeah
Sometimes I feel so far from the people who matter in my world
Out of my mind
I'm not offended, I'm not uncaring
I just need you to know
I've been living these five lives
I get overwhelmed at times
I always see those sad eyes
I want to make them happy
I spread my arms open wide
I leave my doubts in my mind
And keep my pain on the inside
Remember I'm so lucky - lucky to be alive
It's so complicated
One life out and two replace it
There's no time
Too much is a fine line, oh
I hate it when I get so frustrated
Being busy is overrated
It's a bad sign
Need space to let your love shine, oh yeah
Oh, I'm not crazy, and I'm not angry
I just need you to know
I've been living these five lives
I get overwhelmed at times
I always see those sad eyes
I want to make them happy
I spread my arms open wide
I leave my doubts in my mind
And keep my pain on the inside
Remember I'm so lucky
I've been living these five lives
I get overwhelmed at times
I always see those sad eyes
I want to make them happy
I spread my arms open wide
I leave my doubts in my mind
And keep my pain on the inside
Remember I'm so lucky - lucky to be alive
Alive five times
Oh, these five lives
Five times alive
Lucky to be alive
Alive five times
Oh, these five lives
Five times alive
Lucky to be alive
Five times alive
Lucky to be alive
Alive five times
Oh, these five lives
Five times alive
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3. |
Forgive Yourself
03:57
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Dwelling on the shadows of your past
Deeply printed memories will last
Got to move on, but how?
Mercy in your hands now
You can't save someone else
Forgive yourself
When all your hope is gone
You can't go on
Let go of your mistake
The fight is long
You must be strong
Save regret for another day
Sacred lies that haunt you every night
Voices calling you to make things right
Got to move on, but how?
Mercy in your hands now
You can't save someone else
Forgive yourself
When all your hope is gone
You can't go on
Let go of your mistake
The fight is long
You must be strong
Save regret for another day
When you get down, forgive yourself
Or nothing's going to change
We all forgave you long ago
There's no one left to blame
When all your hope is gone
You can't go on
Let go of your mistake
The fight is long
You must be strong
Save regret for another day
Your hope is gone
You can't go on
Let go of your mistake
The fight is long
You must be strong
Save regret for another day
You're up 'til dawn
Can't right the wrong
Let go of your mistake
Yes, you belong
Where love is strong
Save regret for another day
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Another day
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4. |
Send a Spark
05:14
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We see our days go by
The pain that you hide
We hope that it heals before we die
All the effort we gave
No more strength to save
You'll have to be brave
Feel the sting and the burn
Then it aches and you turn
To face the world and smile
Don't let the world break your heart
But if you lose your fire then I'll send a spark
Oh, And lead the way through the dark
We'll make it together
And if it all ends up burning down
I'll be around, oh
To pick up the pieces
Yeah, to pick up the pieces
While there is no safe bet
Big risk with no regret
The losses cut deep but won't stop us yet
So much more to do
The battle's in view
We're counting on you
You'll scream if you can
Just hold my hand
And it will fade away...someday
Don't let the world break your heart
But if you lose your fire then I'll send a spark
Oh, And lead the way through the dark
We'll make it together
And if it all ends up burning down
I'll be around
To pick up the pieces
Yeah, to pick up the pieces
Oh, to pick up the pieces
Science says our souls are stardust
I think we're something more
Spirit that's unbreakable, explosive to the core
When I'm feeling tired and worn, my energy is done
Then I look into your eyes and see a fire that's brighter than the sun
Oh, Brighter than the sun
Don't let the world break your heart
But if you lose your fire then I'll send a spark
Oh, And lead the way through the dark
Don't let the world break your heart
But if you lose your fire then I'll send a spark
Oh, And lead the way through the dark
We'll make it together
And if it all ends up burning down
I'll be around
To pick up the pieces
Yeah, to pick up the pieces
Oh, we'll pick up the pieces
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5. |
You're My Star
04:17
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I don't have a voice to be on The Voice
Not sure I ever would make that choice anyway
Never going to be an American Idol
But when everyone's got talent what makes them special?
They're only doing it
One, for the money
Two, for show
Everybody's in a rush to go
Be a star!
But that's what you really are
When I'm doing it just for you
That's my dream come true
Livin' on the road is not for me
Being away is not my fantasy
Fame is a crushing expectation
Everyone wants a piece of the new sensation
They're all doing it
One, for the money
Two, for show
Everybody's in a rush to go
Be a star!
But that's what you really are
When I'm doing it just for you
That's my dream come true
You're my star when I sing you a song
You're my star when you sing along
You don’t have to be up on stage all night
You don’t have to be on a screen so bright
Cause you’d shine right through
When it’s me and you.
Art with purpose, art with passion
Art for one is not the latest fashion
Creating for you is my life's story
Leave the rest behind, they can have their 10 minutes of glory
They're only doing it
One, for the money
Two, for show
Everybody's in a rush to go
Be a star!
But that's what you really are
When I'm doing it just for you
You know they're doing it
One, for the money
Two, for show
Everybody's in a rush to go
Be a star!
But that's what you really are
When I'm doing it just for you
That's my dream come true
You're my star when I sing you a song
You're my star when you sing along
You don’t have to be up on stage all night
You don’t have to be on a screen so bright
Cause you’d shine right through
When it’s me and you.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
That's my dream come true
Yes, you shine right through
When it's me and you
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6. |
One in a Million World
04:20
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You say today is Saturday?
Another day with you again?
Oh, we're prob'ly through again
Then I'll miss you again, Ah
I know I'm yours most of all
It seems the writing's on the wall
Oh, this could never last
But how much time has passed? Ah
Oh, How long can this go on
Not saying something's wrong?
I'll get this message through to you
I know I keep confusing you
Oh, I'll stay true to you
If it's the last thing I do, Ah
Oh, How long can we go on
Not being oh so wrong?
Living in a state of wonder
Drowning but we won't go under
We said "I do", we always will
If we were young we might be bolder
But we saved it all 'til we got older
We took a chance and won a
One in a million world
I know it's hard to hear, my dear
Another year has passed us by
Oh, why do we even try?
Our love will never die, Ah
Oh, How long will this go on
That nothing's really wrong?
Living in a state of wonder
Drowning but we won't go under
We said "I do", we always will
If we were young we might be bolder
But we saved it all 'til we got older
We bet it all and won a
One in a million world
A million world
One in a million world
One in a million world
Oh yeah
Living in a state of wonder
Drowning but we won't go under
We said "I do", we always will
If we were young we might be bolder
But we saved it all 'til we got older
We took a chance and won a
One in a million
Living in this state of wonder
Drowning but we won't go under
We said "I do", we always will
If we were young we might be bolder
But we saved it all 'til we got older
We bet it all and won a
One in a million world
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7. |
The Clock
03:57
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She said, "You're late for dinner
Not getting any thinner.
What's with all the gray hair? Can't you see
You're no longer young and spry?"
That I can't deny but
I'm doing what I want to
I'm playing in this band
Have some awesome fans
Why is it you say I need a plan?
I'm drinking with the guys
Telling youthful lies
And doing what I want to
I can't stand still and just let dreams fade away
'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play
Feet hitting the pavement
Working just to pay rent
Everything is more than meets the eye
You say your clever saying
Every day delaying
Doing what you want to
Can’t you see I’m trying
Won't you stop your prying?
I can do more than you think I can
A tour has been booked
Now with you I'm off the hook
I'm doing what I want to
I can't stand still and let you get in the way
'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play
I can't stand still and just let time slip away
'Cause all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play
Oh, all my life I just want to have fun
But you say there's a rat race to run
Yes, The Clock is still ticking away
Gotta go there's a lot left to play
Oh, we gotta go now
Yeah, we gotta go now
Oh, we gotta go now
Yeah, we gotta go now
Come on, let's go
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8. |
The Sky Will Climb
04:48
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Blurred by the rain, like the distant headlights of a train
Ignore the warning signs, moving on with our comfortable lives
Hoping tragedy is well beyond what we will see
I won't beg for you to answer the calling
I don't believe the sky is falling
The sky is climbing
The world is fighting
There's no denying
It's not surprising
As the waters rise and the cities fry
We will have our time
Then the sky will climb
It's already in motion, like a drop in a growing ocean
Small as it seems, we need to awake from this selfish dream
We may love her to death, but she will cause our final breath
I won't beg for you to answer the calling
I don't believe the sky is falling
The sky is climbing
The world is fighting
There's no denying
It's not surprising
As the waters rise and the cities fry
We will have our time
Then the sky will climb
See the coming storms
Stay safe and warm, safe and warm
Perhaps they'll go away?
Just not today, no, not today
I won't beg for you to answer the calling
I don't believe the sky is falling
The sky is climbing
The world is fighting
There's no denying
It's not surprising
As the waters rise and the cities fry
We will have our time
The sky is climbing
The world is fighting
There's no denying
It's not surprising
As the waters rise and the cities fry
We will have our time
Then the sky will climb
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9. |
Don't Leave Me Too Soon
04:31
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I've always known this about you
And time was never on our side
That perfect smile would turn to sadness, oh
And love won't last the turning tide
We're always tryin' to do the best we can
Sometimes things don't work out the way we planned
I am not conceding
I'm still believing
I know it's gonna be a fight
Not everything is gonna go right, but
I am never giving up on you
So don't leave me too soon
Better days are behind us
And the lightning flash we had is gone
I'm tired of asking for forgiveness, oh
And now it's time for movin' on
We're always tryin' to do the best we can
Sometimes things don't work out the way we planned
I am not conceding
I'm still believing
I know it's gonna be a fight
Not everything is gonna go right, but
I am never giving up on you
So don't leave me too soon
No, don't leave me too soon
Every day's a choice to change
To take a chance or stay the same
I'm holding on
Just holding on
I'm holding on
Let's hold this together now
I am not conceding
I'm still believing
I know it's gonna be a fight
Not everything is gonna go right, but
I am never giving up on you
No, I am not conceding
I'm still believing
I know it's gonna be a fight
Not everything is gonna go right, but
I am never giving up on you
So don't leave me too soon
No, don't leave me too soon
No, don't leave me too soon
Don't leave me too soon
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Voice in my head says,
"Hey, you're doing it wrong
Just stop - we'll never get along."
Voice in my head says,
"Those dreams that you're working toward
Aren't worth fighting for anymore."
No, I need to find my own way
Oh, I can't keep living this way
Can't face me today
I gotta get away
Get away right now
I gotta get a break away from myself
Never gonna stay
Fly away somehow
I'm gonna leave no trace, escape from this hell
We fight, me and my Gemini
Telling myself,
"Hold on - what's happening here?
I should wait and make sure my mind is clear."
Telling myself,
"It's not as bad as it seems
I'm in charge, commander of all my dreams."
Hey, I need to find my own way
Oh, I can't keep living this way
Gonna beat self-doubt today
I gotta get away
Get away right now
I gotta get a break away from myself
Never gonna stay
Fly away somehow
I'm gonna leave no trace, escape from this hell
Goodbye, me and my Gemini
Some days, I just can't think straight
Some way, I need to change myself today
Voice in my head pleads,
"Don't abandon me now
I can change, lift us if you'll allow."
Voice in my head concedes,
"I really should just step back
You know we're pretty good as a team."
Yeah, we're gonna be okay
Oh, such a strange ballet
Dance my days away
Not gonna fly away
Want to be here now
Living in this state of grace, forgive myself
Guess I'm gonna stay
Stay complete somehow
It’s time to find a place where he and me can dwell
Unite me and my Gemini
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11. |
Ignore the Rules
03:56
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Step by step it's a long and lonely climb
Can't see you there even when you're close behind
A slippery slope doesn't mean you're going to fall
But whatcha gonna do when you finally hit the wall?
You tell me, don't be such a fool
Go for it and ignore the rules
Grab hold, hang on, live like today's your last
Stand up, be free...and come away with me
No turning back, but my body wants to fight
Feeling all wrong surely doesn't make it right
Pushing to the edge it's a dangerous game
Make it or not we will never be the same
You tell me, don't be such a fool
Go for it and ignore the rules
Grab hold, hang on, live like today's your last
Stand up, be free...and come away with me
I thought there was a prize at the top
Are we enlightened yet?
Are we enlightened yet?
I expected more than a long drop
Are we enlightened yet?
Are we enlightened yet?
Are we enlightened yet?
You tell me, don't be such a fool
Go for it and ignore the rules
Grab hold, hang on, live like today's your last
Stand up, be free...come on, come on, come on
Grab hold, hang on, live like today's your last
Stand up, be free...and come away with me
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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12. |
Divine Life
03:32
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Remember when you said, "There's never been a moment when the stars aligned"?
Seemed it was never our time
Remember when you said, "The kind of joy we're wanting is for other guys"?
Seemed love was not on our side
We believed all those lies
We did not realize
We were coming alive
(Oh, we were not alone)
Yeah, we laughed 'til we cried
(Oh, we wanted rock n' roll)
And when the dream finally died
(Oh, we had to split to grow)
We'd feel the freedom inside
Then life would be divine
Remember when I said, "I'm not sure that everything will be alright"?
Seemed I was losing my mind
Remember when I said, "Your poems and my melodies will not survive"?
No matter how hard we try
We believed all those lies
We did not realize
We were coming alive
(Oh, we were not alone)
Yeah, we laughed 'til we cried
(Oh, we wanted rock n' roll)
And when the dream finally died
(Oh, we had to split to grow)
We'd feel the freedom inside
We were coming alive
(Oh, we were not alone)
Yeah, we laughed 'til we cried
(Oh, we wanted rock n' roll)
And when the dream finally died
(Oh, we had to split to grow)
We'd feel the freedom inside
Then life would be divine
Oh, life would be divine
Yeah, life would be divine
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13. |
I'll Find You
03:43
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Crazy state of this world
Has turned me upside down, oh yeah
We got lost along the way
And need to turn around
Oh, right now
In my head is when
My thoughts unfold and then
I feel it's unreal
And the isolation comes again
Mending my heart
Broke in two
A digital world
Pushing through
Rising in peace
Overdue
At the end of these days
I'll find you
Safe at home, screens alight
Another lonely day, oh yeah
I have the time, have the love
But have to stay away
It's not okay
'Cause in my head is when
My thoughts unfold and then
I feel it's unreal
And the isolation comes again
Mending my heart
Broke in two
A digital world
Pushing through
Rising in peace
Overdue
At the end of these days
I'll find you, yeah
Mending my heart
Broke in two
A digital world
Pushing through
Rising in peace
Overdue
At the end of these days
I'll find you
Yeah, at the end of these days
End of these days
Oh, at the end of these days
I'll find you
At the end of these days
End of these days
Oh, at the end of these days
I'll find you
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Chris Klimecky Seattle, Washington
Chris plays in his own Seattle-based band, Crystal Monkey Project, as well as Tacoma-based Grieve the Astronaut. He released two albums in 2021 - one solo EP and one with CMP. Chris's full catalog can be found here on Bandcamp with releases from his band in the '90s, Jester's Crown, and multiple solo albums. Expect new recordings with GTA, performances, and videos next! ... more
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