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Give Up You
04:05
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I woke up sleeping in the living room
And it all came back to me
You got me dancing to your favoutire tune
But the song is old, I think I need a different groove
Now you're dreaming up another storm
I see heavy cloud, I'm feeling that it's gonna rain
Now I gotta find the sun
You got me looking in all directions
When I should close my eyes to see..
I just don't wanna be the one to give up me
Cause right then and there with you, who would I be ?
I'm just don't wanna have to give up all my friends
Without them you'd start to see a different trend
I don't wanna give up all the things that make me tick
Don't ya think you're laying it a bit too thick
Hang on I'm slowly starting to get a clue
I know ! How about I just give up... you ?
How 'bout I just give up you, you, you
You were looking for the perfect guy
So I changed my life for you
You did this & I did that
History you feel you gotta re-invent
Saying everything I said before
But it's empty words dropping in a wishing well
I don't like what I've become
You got me spinning around in circles
When I should just sit down to see..
Bridge:
Anyone can change, it happens everyday (yeah right!)
But what you wanna see, just isn't me
You think you know me well
But just what do you know
Not too much, guess what?
I think it's time to go
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How's It Gonna Be?
03:00
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It won't be easy getting over you
I'm so wrapped up, in all you do
I never thought your love would let me down
Like trying to breathe but I'm starting to drown
Me an' you we're walkin'a tight-rope
Going down just one last time
I won't be looking for ya
I don't need your safety line
How's it gonna be ?
When you're fallin' down but without a net
When I let you go...
How's it gonna be ?
Was this ride down worth what ya put me through? ... No !
How's it gonna be ?
Been there before but baby not like this
You think I can't, (check it out) but I won't be dissed
Promise you anything, I'll never lie
This promise I make is to kiss you goodbye
Baby no more hangin' at my place
Won't be losing sleep over you
Your ride has come full circle
Time to get off here's your clue
You know there's no use
We've been through it before
It's a little too late
I can't do it no more
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Hold On 2 Me
03:05
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She said no one would ever listen
When she was scared
Like she’s worthless, she could disappear
No one would care
We met by chance, like strangers do
The spark was there
But someone was there, and he was listening
She was unaware…
Let me be the one to set you free
I might not be what you want
But I’m exactly what you need
I, hang on every single word and thing you say
You gotta give your trust
I’ll never let you down, you’ll see (just grab on)
Hold on 2 me
She said no chance, this girl will give in
For another player
One love affair, that’s not her thing
She’s already been there
You could end up, as the lonely one
In this game for love
And ask yourself, who will watch for me?
(I whisper…) Who else but me ?
Let me be the one to set you free
I might not be what you want
But I’m exactly what you need
I, hang on every single word and thing you say
You, know it’s hard to trust
I’ll never let you down, you’ll see (just grab on)
Hold on 2 me
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Talk Me Down
02:09
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Some days I'm feeling like the world is closing in
And I can't figure out where you end and I begin
I'm tired of looking for the answers, questions in my mind
The world is crashing down and I'm not far behind
Talk me down baby
It's getting kinda crazy
We used to fly high
Now I'm walking on a line
Talk me down baby
I need someone to save me
Standing on the edge with you
Talk me down and see it through
Sometimes it seems like everything I wanna be
Is waiting right behind a wall and out of reach
Do you believe in me and anything I do ?
I don't believe in anything but me and you
Talk me down baby
It's getting kinda crazy
We used to fly high
Now I'm walking on a line
Talk me down baby
I need someone to save me
Standing on the edge with you
Talk me down and see it through
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Love U 4 Ever
03:44
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Some girls want big diamonds
To keep their head up high
I don't need a fancy car
All I need, I got inside of me.
If you take the time
To make up your mind
You will see
I'm all you need...
I will love you 4 ever
I will stay by your side
I will leave you no, never!
Can you dig all that?
All I got to give to you is me
I don't want to see your cash flow
Your fast car can stay at home
I don't talk much cos' talk is cheap
My actions do the talkin' plenty loud
If you take the time
To get with my mind
You will see
I'm all you need...
Forever, baby we will never fall apart
Never, you know I would never break your heart
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6. |
I'll Be Okay
03:38
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All I wanted was to tell you
Tell you what I felt inside
We were knockin' at forever
Spinning out towards a slide
I thought that things would work out fine
Now you're somewhere with someone new
Was I asking for just too much?
Now I wonder if love's enough
Everyday that I smile, I can only think denial
Everything that you see ain't really me
For every smile that I fake, is regret I try an' shake
Won't you listen very close to what I say
Even though my heart says no, I'll be okay
In a world of taking chances
I'm not scared to start again
How it was and how we fell apart
And now you got somebody new
I want to tell you just how I feel
But I fear that it's not enough
Cuz enough's what I wanna be
I'll be fine if I let it be
Everyday that I smile, I can only think denial
Everything that you see ain't really me
For every smile that I fake, is regret I try an' shake
Won't you listen very close to what I say
Even though my heart says no, I'll be okay
My senses (head is) working overtime ...
My legs won't move, I lost my mind
If I could now run back to you
Move past the past 'n stay
Here in all this akwardness
My heart is hit, my head's a mess
I shoulda kept ya close to me
All the things we've never done
Now I fumble for the words
Just trying to be heard
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I get the feeling you're leading me on
We had a deal and our true love is gone
Behind the scenes with her you're making big plans
Pretend to be your best and fool everyone
I was warned but I had to find out...
I'm sorry it must be this way
'Cause there's something I gotta say
It sounds like some cliche
Now it's over
I'm sorry that you gotta play
So goodbye is what I will say
You'll never get my love
Now it's over
You think you're taking me on for a ride
But now it's me and I'm the one to decide
This time for sure I know that I must move on
Leave you behind and make a break on my own
But there's something that I have to say
I'm sorry it must be this way
'Cause there's something I gotta say
It sounds like some cliche
Now it's over
I'm sorry that you gotta play
So goodbye is what I will say
You'll never get my love
Now it's over
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Yannis Fyssas Vancouver, British Columbia
Ξενιτεμένα Τραγούδια #ModernGreekFolk translates to “Expatriated Songs”, but a more accurate phrase might be, “Songs That Left the Homeland”. The album captures the sentiment of love and longing shared by more than 7 million Greeks living abroad. A blend of Western / Greek instruments and arrangements that push the boundaries of Contemporary Folk, Greek Western Music. ... more
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