Inner Space
1. Thread of Fate
1. Thread of Fate
2. Champagne Problems
3. Gloomy Clock
4. Gloria
5. Weeping Willow
6. Both of Them
7. Cheyenne Island
8. Inner Space
9. Vampire
10. Americana
11. The Boss
12. Bird in a Cage
13. Prologue
Thread of Fate
(verse 1)
Jimmy had a son, but wanted to find love
his girlfriend gave him tricks in the form of a treat
and now with him she won't even meet
the relationship hit a rock on turbulent seas and sank
she had never been in love before
doesn't even know what shape it takes
her heart had been broken
and couldn't be sewn back up
even with golden string
(chorus)
but maybe that's what the red thread of fate is for
he met her and then she knew she could adore
but he didn't take it serious
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
even though she's an adult
she is naive and careful
while he's street smart and careless
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
New York is a place of concrete dreams
but to Jimmy, the alley ways are his home
if she is a house cat
then Jimmy is a stray
but there's no reason to be like that
(chorus)
but maybe that's what the red thread of fate is for
he met her and then she knew she could adore
but he didn't take it serious
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
even though she's an adult
she is naive and careful
while he's street smart and careless
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
(end chorus)
(bridge)
their love that bloomed was doomed right from the start
using life's palette, she wanted to paint him a future of art
their love that bloomed was doomed right from the start
eventually desperation's waves tore them apart
(chorus)
but maybe that's what the red thread of fate is for
he met her and then she knew she could adore
but he didn't take it serious
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
even though she's an adult
she is naive and careful
while he's street smart and careless
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
told her lies, smiled at her cries, construed her skies
(end chorus)
Champagne Problems
(verse 1)
Gloria tried to ignore it
but the paranoia invaded even her dreams
even though they're guarded
insecurities don't have a ball and chain
she didn't mind the rain
but whenever Ronnie got on that train
Gloria knew he was going to a mistress
when she saw the letters, she sprouted distress
(chorus)
drowning herself in alcohol was how she found champagne problems
if Ronnie would just behave she could solve them
their nightly dinners weren't ever right
something was always off even if it was slight
were things going to be askew always?
Gloria couldn't find an answer to her champagne problems
she'd confront Ronnie, but he was a sweet talker
catching her breath at night on the balcony
remembering how mistress's perfumed smelled so sweetly
on the collar of his favorite shirt with the lines that went sideways
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
whenever they were young
wherever Ronnie would go, Gloria would follow
taking in autumn's colors so mellow
but when Ronnie saw another girl he would say hello
Gloria waved it off because Ronnie's her man
to make her happy, he'd do what he can
she told herself anyways but still she made a plan
(chorus)
drowning herself in alcohol was how she found champagne problems
if Ronnie would just behave she could solve them
their nightly dinners weren't ever right
something was always off even if it was slight
were things going to be askew always?
Gloria couldn't find an answer to her champagne problems
she'd confront Ronnie, but he was a sweet talker
catching her breath at night on the balcony
remembering how mistress's perfumed smelled so sweetly
on the collar of his favorite shirt with the lines that went sideways
(end chorus)
(bridge)
not that Gloria was going to get a gun
she didn't want to be on the run
but she was going to have her fun
she grabbed her scissors and went to town
even though she didn't leave the closet
Gloria left Ronnie a secret
when she stole his gold and riches
(chorus)
drowning herself in alcohol was how she found champagne problems
if Ronnie would just behave she could solve them
their nightly dinners weren't ever right
something was always off even if it was slight
were things going to be askew always?
Gloria couldn't find an answer to her champagne problems
she'd confront Ronnie, but he was a sweet talker
catching her breath at night on the balcony
remembering how mistress's perfumed smelled so sweetly
on the collar of his favorite shirt with the lines that went sideways
(end chorus)
Gloomy Clock
(verse 1)
silent rain, spring pain
the color green bursts to life
even though it's drowning on the surface
standing in the warm
without a coat
getting sick of being tired
a fear can only follow you so long before coming true
(chorus)
but I'm trying
trying to get along
trying to sail on calm waters
but I'm trying
not to lose everything I love
as I listen helplessly as the gloomy clock ticks
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
grandfather clock, grandmother's watch
an heirloom that I won't touch
keeping it inside a locked trinket box
that piece will remain with me forever
(chorus)
but I'm trying
trying to get along
trying to sail on calm waters
but I'm trying
not to lose everything I love
as I listen helplessly as the gloomy clock ticks
(end chorus)
(chorus)
but I'm trying
trying to get along
trying to sail on calm waters
but I'm trying
not to lose everything I love
as I listen helplessly as the gloomy clock ticks
(end chorus)
Gloria
(verse 1)
little Ronnie who said he'd never get married
fell in love with the girl wearing the big red scarf
on that snowy winter day
he took her all the way
home in his beat up Chevy
when she told him her name
he thought she just said Glory
he didn't mind it because it made perfect sense
(chorus)
he could see it all now
he could see it clear
everything would be alright
as long as Gloria's here
knitting their future kids some mittens
making her blush and smitten
eating dinner she cooked at the table
watching TV until they're able
to not fall asleep on the sofa
and drag each other to bed
just to do it all over again the next day
all in his head
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
"ask her to the dance, Ronnie"
all his friends would say
or do you think she's scary?
he thinks his nerves will get in the way
he works up the courage
although Gloria heard the rumors
she knows what's coming
before Ronnie even drops his sweaty pickup line
(chorus)
he could see it all now
he could see it clear
everything would be alright
as long as Gloria's here
knitting their future kids some mittens
making her blush and smitten
eating dinner she cooked at the table
watching TV until they're able
to not fall asleep on the sofa
and drag each other to bed
just to do it all over again the next day
all in his head
(end chorus)
(bridge)
Gloria said yes that night
then she said yes the week after
and then a yes after high school graduation
and Ronnie became a man of happiness and regrets
(chorus)
he could see it all now
he could see it clear
everything would be alright
as long as Gloria's here
knitting their future kids some mittens
making her blush and smitten
eating dinner she cooked at the table
watching TV until they're able
to not fall asleep on the sofa
and drag each other to bed
just to do it all over again the next day
all in his mundane life
(end chorus)
Weeping Willow
(verse 1)
Molly sat next to the weeping willow that died
Molly cried into her feather pillow that night
patting her belly
hoping her grandmother wouldn't be mad
and sad that her mother wouldn't see her grandson
but that man gave her strength
it was love at first sight
at the small town diner
next to that red, Supremes playing jukebox
(chorus)
the willow weeps and slim leaves fill in the space
the girl weeps with her hair stuck to her face
life's about to change so much
but she knows she's tough
her baby will be her number one fan
she's got a plan
and her man
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
Molly's Donny bought the diner where they met
putting all their money into it was a bet
when the local paper caught word
customers came pouring in because they heard
it was the best fried apple pies they ever did eat
she shoved a burger into a rude customer's nose
the restaurant caught fire and the fighters were too late with the hose
it all went up and smoke
if it wasn't for the insurance they'd be broke
(chorus)
the willow weeps and slim leaves fill in the space
the girl weeps with her hair stuck to her face
life's about to change so much
but she knows she's tough
her toddler will be her number one fan
she's got a plan
and her man
(end chorus)
(bridge)
life was fun, but even flowers wilt and bend to the wind
she didn't know she was the reason
so many people's world could end
(chorus)
the willow weeps and slim leaves fill in the space
the boy weeps with her hair stuck to her face
life's about to change so much
but she made it cuz she's tough
her grandson was her number one fan
she's fulfilled her plan
and loved her man
(end chorus)
Both of Them
(verse 1)
autumn days, orange haze
pumpkin festivals
year end mystical
she left Jim to be with him
first date at the carnival
she had thought she heard it all
but he knew just what to say
(chorus)
both of them are looking for
someone with some traditional values
both of them are looking for
tasteful conversation and all color hues
both of them want love
because they've never experienced it before
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
Jim's son comes home from school
stops by the store and breaks a rule
she sees him and buys him a soda
she thinks the kid's growing up
and she's getting old
time to have some of her own
before she knows it she got married
(chorus)
both of them were looking for
someone with some traditional values
both of them were looking for
tasteful conversation and all color hues
both of them found love
because they experienced it for the first time
(end chorus)
(bridge)
they fall in love
they fall in bloom
Halloween wedding
holding each other on
October stormy nights
kissing each other as they turn off lights
(chorus)
both of them were looking for
someone with some traditional values
both of them were looking for
tasteful conversation and all color hues
both of them found love
because they experienced it for the first time
both of them were looking for
someone with some traditional values
both of them were looking for
tasteful conversation and all color hues
both of them found love
because they experienced it for the first time
(end chorus)
Cheyenne Island
(verse 1)
nothing wrong with being a late bloomer
as long as you catch up
she went to the harbor
and wanted to leave
so she could grow up
she set a course for Cheyenne Island
(chorus)
the town's folk say they saw her go
the lighthouse keeper said he looked across the water
and saw her in a dress about to tip her toe
into the foggy lake
they never saw her again
but she's very much alive
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
she didn't understand the way
the world works
she never knew words could
cause them to bring out pitchforks
so she left this one-horse town
and set out on a journey
(chorus)
the town's folk say they saw her go
the lighthouse keeper said he looked across the water
and saw her in a dress about to tip her toe
into the foggy lake
they never saw her again
but she's very much alive
the town's folk say they saw her go
the lighthouse keeper said he looked across the water
and saw her in a dress about to tip her toe
into the foggy lake
they never saw her again
but she's very much alive
(end chorus)
(bridge)
she grew sick of being treated like a kid
couldn't be an adult so she went and hid
herself away like a child in a cupboard
only to be free and everyone thinks she dead
(chorus)
the town's folk say they saw her go
the lighthouse keeper said he looked across the water
and saw her in a dress about to tip her toe
into the foggy lake
they never saw her again
but she's very much alive
the town's folk say they saw her go
the lighthouse keeper said he looked across the water
and saw her in a dress about to tip her toe
into the foggy lake
they never saw her again
but she's very much alive
(end chorus)
Inner Space
(verse 1)
it's rather simple
unlike a theory of relativity
or a complex formula of letters
and no numbers to be found
I like purple over pink
I like imagination over reality
color over monochrome
clean over a dirty home
I like staying indoors
or being in nature outdoors
privacy over public decency
enter my duality
(chorus)
welcome to my inner space
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
read my story, live my glory
welcome to my inner space
an inventory of poems and allegories
feel my heart, feel my mind
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
it's rather complex
my thoughts invade like aliens
my curiosity can't be cured
I'm more like a cat than a dog
I'm an eccentric for sure
being vintage instead of on trend
to make things more interesting
the truth I will bend
trying to get a smile or a laugh
I'll put myself at risk or make a craft
though sometimes I'm shy
or I can't be stopped but why?
(chorus)
welcome to my inner space
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
read my story, live my glory
welcome to my inner space
an inventory of poems and allegories
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
read my story, live my glory
welcome to my inner space
an inventory of poems and allegories
feel my heart, feel my mind
(end chorus)
(bridge)
trying to get a smile or a laugh
I'll put myself at risk or make a craft
though sometimes I'm shy
or I can't be stopped but why?
I like staying indoors
or being in nature outdoors
privacy over public decency
enter my duality
(chorus)
welcome to my inner space
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
read my story, live my glory
welcome to my inner space
an inventory of poems and allegories
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
feel my heart, feel my mind
welcome to my inner space
read my story, live my glory
welcome to my inner space
an inventory of poems and allegories
feel my heart, feel my mind
(end chorus)
Vampire
(verse 1)
the town mistress gets out of her bed
and stands next to the billowing crimson curtains
the full moon out tonight
illuminates the town below
Constance looks at the man in her bed
looks at the ring on his finger
that she didn't place there
he can't give her what she wants
but she constantly has a need
so she slips out the door
heads to the kitchen because wine, she wants more
pours herself a glass, puts in in her hand to clasp
looks at the marble, she's got it real nice
in the house that was bought by the mayor
he didn't think twice
her electricity stays on thanks to Ronnie the banker
all these men, all these sins, they'll pay the price
(chorus)
even under this velvet moon
Constance dances on the edge of a knife
why does she have to do to have love in this pathetic life?
even if she had eternity like a vampire
she'd spend it alone with a body that burns like fire
wishing, craving, desiring
the one thing she flirts with but never has
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
gazing at the man in her satin sheets
how can he sleep so peacefully
in the same place she has been beat?
and ever so carefully
with her plum lips, she grazes his and he winces
turns over without waking from his sweet dream
feeling rejected, practically dejected
she throws her glass at the wall
pulls her hair loose, lets it down, ready for it all
the beauty becomes a nightmare
and he got up with a scare
(chorus)
even under this velvet moon
Constance dances on the edge of a knife
why does she have to do to have love in this pathetic life?
even if she had eternity like a vampire
she'd spend it alone with a body that burns like fire
wishing, craving, desiring
the one thing she flirts with but never has
(end chorus)
(bridge)
she chases him just to watch him run
hoping even though she's crazy
he'll embrace her instead of watching her burn
but he doesn't slow down
and she knows he won't tell anyone in town
she's a dirty little secret
he's a man who just wants to feel the heat it
creates because no matter how old she is
she's an ever glowing candle
and she's more than any man can handle
(chorus)
even under this velvet moon
Constance dances on the edge of a knife
why does she have to do to have love in this pathetic life?
even if she had eternity like a vampire
she'd spend it alone with a body that burns like fire
wishing, craving, desiring
the one thing she flirts with but never has
even under this velvet moon
Constance dances on the edge of a knife
why does she have to do to have love in this pathetic life?
even if she had eternity like a vampire
she'd spend it alone with a body that burns like fire
wishing, craving, desiring
the one thing she flirts with but never has
the one thing she wants but will never have
(end chorus)
Americana
(verse 1)
apple pies and picket fences
bus stops and pastel colors decorating
the sidewalk complete with unusable pieces of chalk
that can't fit in little fingers no more
handmaid signs and homemade beverages
fun for all ages
the block party of the century
all the men joke
but it's the American dream
before it all broke
(chorus)
everything that happens behind closed doors
stays there where it stays poor
but they serve up more drinks
and just talk about how it stinks
tracing the red and white stripes
counting the blue stars in lines
eating the world like all the fruits are ripe
taking all the changes in stride
being cookie cutter and the spitting image of perfection
right here's our little slice of havana
it's simply Americana
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
talking about each other behind other's backs
holding nothing sacred
the good people who mind their own business
are the ones who are most at risk
but at least there's pie
eat your feelings
try not to attract their eyes
when you're alone
that's when you satisfy your cravings
(chorus)
everything that happens behind closed doors
stays there where it stays poor
but they serve up more drinks
and just talk about how it stinks
tracing the red and white stripes
counting the blue stars in lines
eating the world like all the fruits are ripe
taking all the changes in stride
being cookie cutter and the spitting image of perfection
right here's our little slice of havana
it's simply Americana
(end chorus)
(bridge)
so I disappeared
only to be seen on occasion
never to return to that town again
even though the mayor has a mistress
this town is never in distress
your problems they'll dismiss
they're all miserable, to feel better they diss
waiting for someone to take the bad succession
so I can just have my damn peace
(chorus)
everything that happens behind closed doors
stays there where it stays poor
but they serve up more drinks
and just talk about how it stinks
tracing the red and white stripes
counting the blue stars in lines
eating the world like all the fruits are ripe
taking all the changes in stride
being cookie cutter and the spitting image of perfection
right here's our little slice of havana
it's simply Americana
(end chorus)
The Boss
(verse 1)
the boss of the only employer in the whole county
went missing on that October day
some say he never came in
some say he never left
but all everyone could agree on
was work was his life and he was an ass
Jill said he grabbed her breast
Frank said he was just the worst
cussing, cursing, and tearing up important documents
some say he danced with Constance
she was his personal accountant
they stole the company blind and went and got bent
(chorus)
in his head, the boss was the man
only a beta would say yes to that alpha
in his big truck he'll drive to Valhalla
taking up two parking spots along the way
his cowboy boots keep him connected to his back-wood roots
in his mind, the boss had a plan
all the women wanted his babies
they say he could punch a brick with ease
but why can't he get anyone to stay?
why is his house empty at the end of the day?
(end chorus)
(end chorus)
(verse 1)
Terry said she caught him crying at his desk
Bob said his flask was empty and it was just midday
the cops couldn't find the gun in his vehicle
Sheriff said if it was a murder it was strategical
because there was no foul play
a child went missing and his case got put on delay
the factory only improved
employee satisfaction was up
upper management didn't know why
"he was a bastard, but maybe we just needed to switch it up"
even his lackeys shrugged
turns out they got the keys
if he never returned
someone said they hoped he burned
but it wasn't me
I'd never say anything so obscene
(chorus)
in his head, the boss was the man
only a beta would say yes to that alpha
in his big truck he'll drive to Valhalla
taking up two parking spots along the way
his cowboy boots keep him connected to his back-wood roots
in his mind, the boss had a plan
all the women wanted his babies
they say he could punch a brick with ease
but why can't he get anyone to stay?
why is his house empty at the end of the day?
(end chorus)
(end chorus)
(bridge)
the gossip was good
the morale was great
turns out when you're not too well liked
no one looks for too long, they assume he got wiped
out or left on his own
either way everyone's better off
(chorus)
in his head, the boss was the man
only a beta would say yes to that alpha
in his big truck he'll drive to Valhalla
taking up two parking spots along the way
his cowboy boots keep him connected to his back-wood roots
in his mind, the boss had a plan
all the women wanted his babies
they say he could punch a brick with ease
but why can't he get anyone to stay?
why is his house empty at the end of the day?
(end chorus)
(end chorus)
Bird in a Cage
(verse 1)
she had dreams of leaving that little town
Riley couldn't keep her around
but even she had to admit
it was the warmest bed she had ever known
so he got in his truck
acted like he didn't give a fuck
his mom tried to call him
her picture in his wallet
made him not want to count his money
(chorus)
he didn't know why he just let her go
but the big city is just something he doesn't know
why did he tell her she could really sing?
he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring
but she liked how he played guitar
and he loved everything they are
or were...
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
she met him in the church parking lot
Riley wanted to kiss her goodbye but she got
her only suitcase up off the cracked pavement
got on that bus and away she went
she'd catch the night train
and Riley would sit alone on the edge of a cold bed
and listen to the rain
hit the metal roof they laid on and watched the stars
wrapped in his plaid shirt
that she took with her and it hurt
(chorus)
he didn't know why he just let her go
but the big city is just something he doesn't know
why did he tell her she could really sing?
he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring
but she liked how he played guitar
and he loved everything they are
or were...
(end chorus)
(bridge)
when she cut that demo
he thought she would give up till he got the memo
she didn't need him no more
but she cried when she told him her dream
how could he send a bullet through that self-esteem
he could only build it up
because he's a good guy who needs to man up
but she could've made a hell of a bride
but she wants a taste of what a mechanic can't provide
(chorus)
he didn't know why he just let her go
but the big city is just something he doesn't know
why did he tell her she could really sing?
he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring
but she liked how he played guitar
and he loved everything they are
he didn't know why he just let her go
but the big city is just something he doesn't know
why did he tell her she could really sing?
he could have put that pretty bird in a cage with just a ring
but she liked how he played guitar
and he loved everything they are
or were...
(end chorus)
Prologue
(chorus)
beginnings lead to endings
and endings birth new beginnings
life is one big story
with twists and turns
bends and breaks
moments that are like priceless wine
while characters are connected with cheap twine
that can hang on by a single thread
at any given moment
(end chorus)
(verse 1)
the sleepy town came alive
even if everyone's asleep
the Sheriff just closed a case
infidelity is what he guessed, what a waste
grabs his jacket and heads out to the squad car
no body, no crime no need to solve it
just light a cigar
(chorus)
beginnings lead to endings
and endings birth new beginnings
life is one big story
with twists and turns
bends and breaks
moments that are like priceless wine
while characters are connected with cheap twine
that can hang on by a single thread
at any given moment
(end chorus)
(verse 2)
that mama with her three little babies
no longer have a daddy
all because someone had sharp knife
and a boating license
it wasn't a life that sank to the bottom
of Scout Lake
the newspaper didn't even have a hot take
(chorus)
beginnings lead to endings
and endings birth new beginnings
life is one big story
with twists and turns
bends and breaks
moments that are like priceless wine
while characters are connected with cheap twine
that can hang on by a single thread
at any given moment
(end chorus)
(bridge)
Christmas will be a little colder this year
but everyone will move on it by then here
even though it's November
because even though one of the populace is missing
it wasn't anyone important to remember
(chorus)
beginnings lead to endings
and endings birth new beginnings
life is one big story
with twists and turns
bends and breaks
moments that are like priceless wine
while characters are connected with cheap twine
that can hang on by a single thread
at any given moment
(end chorus)
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