Cosmos

Cosmos

1. Cosmos

2. Red Sensation

3. Unripe Fruit

4. Vermilion Shock

5. Imitation Gold

6. Aria of Scarlet

7. Rock'n'Roll Widow

8. Beautiful Spring

9. Happy-Go-Lucky

10. Talk of the Town

11. Warning

12. Still Dreaming

13. Color of Winter

14. The Dancing Girl

15. Playback Part 2

16. GAME IS OVER

17. Yorktown Story

18. Pearl Color in the Jewelry

19. The Other Side of Goodbye

Cosmos

(verse 1)

I see with my little eye

way up in the sky

a cosmos so far away

a hot autumn and a full clothes line

a white dress and a ring on my finger

I'm not quite used to yet

my mother's been quiet lately these days

give me marriage advice

flip through photo albums

boxes piled at the entrance

I'm supposed to leave out today

but I don't want to go

she's always gone out of her way

just for her baby

I'll never be able to

sacrifice like they do

(chorus)

for one more day I'll still be your little child

how did you keep me from being so wild?

I'm a flower that some boy wanted to pick

tomorrow my last name will change

but I'll always be the same

wrapped by my lover in crimson and clover

he takes me away from my old life

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

I'm beginning to wonder if my newlywed house will ever be a home

it's so unfamiliar and lacks people

when did I reach this age and become an adult?

I may be a woman but I don't feel it

I'm too nervous to eat though mother

cooked my favorite dinner

she cries at the table in her assigned seat

she's proud and can tell that I'm complete

however, however a daughter still needs her mother

(chorus)

thank you for giving birth to me

there are not enough words that I need

to express how much I love you so ever dearly

I may be going away but I'm not gone

I'll come visit on weekends

and letters that we can send

but please promise me that this is not goodbye

(end chorus)

Red Sensation

(verse 1)

(red sensation, sensation)

I am a legend

that's become quite infamous

everything I do, they copy too like it's new

they aim for the crown

but they can't bear the weight

I'm loved and I'm hated like Marie Antoinette

(chorus)

red sensation, rumors spread like wildfire, but I don't care

red sensation, their sweet affection turns to bitter hatred so easily

but it is useless, I'll always have their attention and sheer adoration

but it is useless, the hearts of millions already belongs to me

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

they trumped up charges

now they're trying to execute

they talk behind my back

but face to face, they can't shoot

so take me up to the guillotine

I've been charming diplomats since a teen

(chorus)

red sensation, it's in my crimson blood, I'm purebred royalty

red sensation, I've sent more nations to war than I care to admit

but it is useless, once you're under my spell, it can't be broken

but it is useless, my public won't move an inch unless I permit

(end chorus)

(bridge)

I let you into my grand castle

you betrayed me and stole all my jewels

(chorus)

red sensation, rumors spread like wildfire, but I don't care

red sensation, their sweet affection turns to bitter hatred so easily

but it is useless, I'll always have their attention and sheer adoration

but it is useless, the hearts of millions already belongs to me

(end chorus)

Unripe Fruit

(chorus)

I used to think I could never do no wrong

but that in itself was a false statement

I should have known all along

that I'm as bitter as unripe fruit

(end chorus)

(verse 1)

if you took advice from me

you may be entitled to financial compensation

I've never had a good idea

the lights are on but no one's home in my eyes

and yet it's like I'm a know it all

the village called and I'm the fool

the mayor said they want me back

and I took it as a fact

I'm hanging from the tree

not yet, don't pick me

I'm not ready let me fall to the ground

(chorus)

I used to think I could never do no wrong

but that in itself was a false statement

I should have known all along

that I'm as bitter as unripe fruit

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

lately these days I'm so worried

about my reputation that I built

the foundation was a little shaky

and insurance won't cover the bill

and then it's just so embarrassing

to admit and come back crawling

but my pride is my best weapon

in my small arsenal

I'm hanging from the tree

not yet, don't pick me

I'm not ready let me rot on the ground

(chorus)

I used to think I could never do no wrong

but that in itself was a false statement

I should have known all along

that I'm as bitter as unripe fruit

(end chorus)

Vermilion Shock

(chorus)

me and my honesty

you and your lying

we were set up from the start

me and your bad habits

you and my good facets

was a mix like oil and fire

it's a vermilion shock that we're not good for each other, lie

(end chorus)

(verse 1)

the clues were there all along

it was hiding amongst the mountain of other evidence

you even told me your character you act when we were all alone

you're shady like an oak tree

your friends are all around the bend

your track record's not in running

but you'd be first place in criminal activity

(chorus)

me and my honesty

you and your lying

we were set up from the start

me and your bad habits

you and my good facets

was a mix like oil and fire

it's a vermilion shock that we're not good for each other, lie

(end chorus)

(chorus)

me and my honesty

you and your lying

we were set up from the start

me and your bad habits

you and my good facets

was a mix like oil and fire

it's a vermilion shock that we're not good for each other, lie

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

if you ask me, and of course you won't

I'll tell you the truth when your yes men don't

it turns out that I'm more innocent

because it's shown through when I'm honest

there's no proof, no receipts

no pitchforks, no reasons

if you were in the right

you and I both know, you'd want me out of your sight

(chorus)

me and my honesty

you and your lying

we were set up from the start

me and your bad habits

you and my good facets

was a mix like oil and fire

it's a vermilion shock that we're not good for each other, lie

it's a vermilion shock that we're not good for each other, lie

(end chorus)

Imitation Gold

(verse 1)

it sure brightly glimmers

but is not real gold

it's not even semi-precious

but it is treacherous

be the carat in front of my face

make me feel poor, put me in my place

when I try to go at my own pace

be the rival that makes me speed up

I'm just a lowly miner, and you're the rich owner

at the bottom of the totem pole

at least I still have my soul

(chorus)

ah ah ah

imitation gold

ah ah ah

it's all fake but still gets sold

ah ah ah

imitation gold

you fetch a high price

with your branding and lies

your right love is all wrong

your legal practices are illegal

your side of the street is all dirty

your straight and narrow is all twisted

apologies, I'm driving forward

while you're flying in reverse backwards

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

I'm sorry that it had to be this way

in business meetings, I don't come to play

because I get that good CEO pay

you're a mom and pop operation

and I'm a Fortune 500 corporation

nothing personal I just don't put up with betrayal

(chorus)

ah ah ah

imitation gold

ah ah ah

it's all fake but still gets sold

ah ah ah

imitation gold

you fetch a high price

with your branding and lies

your right love is all wrong

your legal practices are illegal

your side of the street is all dirty

your straight and narrow is all twisted

apologies, I'm driving forward

while you're flying in reverse backwards

(end chorus)

(chorus)

ah ah ah

imitation gold

ah ah ah

it's all fake but still gets sold

ah ah ah

imitation gold

you fetch a high price

with your branding and lies

your right love is all wrong

your legal practices are illegal

your side of the street is all dirty

your straight and narrow is all twisted

apologies, I'm driving forward

while you're flying in reverse backwards

(end chorus)

Aria of Scarlet

(verse 1)

the way they're looking at me

it's like that know that

every move I make is smartly meticulously calculated

you wouldn't take a trip if it wasn't planned

so why am I so bad?

I'm always one step ahead

while you still lay in bed

I lay the groundwork

I pave the paper trail

it just so happened that it clicked

and you walked into one of my many traps

(chorus)

you know what they say about a woman scorned

I'm just someone who too many times got burned

if I have to wear a scarlet letter

then you're going to need a body painter

I decide (I decide)

my name's pride (my name's pride)

more and more

attack my mighty nation's shores

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

they want to do to me

like what they did to Medusa

you may take my head

but I'll still turn you to stone and some

it's just how the game is played

I swear that I'm not all bad

in fact, I think I'm quite good

this righteous heart beats like a piano's keys

if you don't like it, then you can leave

(chorus)

you know what they say about a woman scorned

I'm just someone who too many times got burned

if I have to wear a scarlet letter

then you're going to need a body painter

I decide (I decide)

my name's pride (my name's pride)

more and more

attack my mighty nation's shores

why should I be the one who's sad

just because you got a little mad?

you know what they say about a woman scorned

I'm just someone who too many times got burned

if I have to wear a scarlet letter

then you're going to need a body painter

I decide (I decide)

my name's pride (my name's pride)

more and more

attack my mighty nation's shores

(end chorus)

Rock'n'Roll Widow

(verse 1)

I've always had the spirit of a rock'n'roller

I'm married to the life, but it got a good lawyer

I don't want to settle down or have no babies

it's ride or die though my motorcycle's impounded

break my heart out of this prison

let my soul roar like an electric guitar

I'm going out tonight

and there ain't, there ain't, there ain't

there ain't, there ain't a damn thing you can do about it, alright?

(chorus)

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

the lifestyle may be done with me

but I'm not done with it

I'm still chandelier swinging

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

I've always had the spirit of a rock'n'roller

I'm a bad woman not a little bad girl

shout and throw beer bottles at me

the thrill of danger is pure ecstasy

adrenaline rush gets me high as the sky

kick and smash to drum beats and basslines

and there ain't, there ain't, there ain't

there ain't, there ain't no cops at the bars

whoo!

(chorus)

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

the lifestyle may be done with me

but I'm not done with it

I'm still chandelier swinging

(end chorus)

(chorus)

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

rock'n'roll widow, uh huh huh

uh huh huh, uh huh huh

(end chorus)

Beautiful Spring

(verse 1)

you just don't know

when to leave well enough alone

you stir the pot then sit back and watch it burn

you're lucky that it's spring

and I'm busy with March Madness

I was distracted by flowers blooming through the glass

you stuck your nose up in the air

I wash away it all, I cleansed my hands

without a care

(chorus)

what, you're angry?

someone give you a hug

it's a beautiful spring

it's a beautiful spring

and you choose to be a drama queen

I'd tell you to touch some grass

but I hope you just get lost

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

you think I notice your glares

well you've been shady for all these fun times

you hold a knife behind your back

waiting for me to lower my guard to attack

I guess I should say it honestly

I don't like you and haven't, but I've been friendly

I can't say the same to you

no matter what I do

no one did nothing for you to be this blue

(chorus)

what, you're angry?

someone give you a hug

it's a beautiful spring

it's a beautiful spring

and you choose to be a drama queen

I'd tell you to touch some grass

but I hope you just get lost

(end chorus)

(bridge)

you have this not-so-charming habit

of making other people's problems all about you

someone should tell you to mind your own business

but it'd just lead to more mess

it's my fault for not ditching your sooner

but that's okay I'm glad it happened now rather than later

(chorus)

what, you're angry?

someone give you a hug

it's a beautiful spring

it's a beautiful spring

and you choose to be a drama queen

I'd tell you to touch some grass

but I hope you just get lost

shalalala

shalalala

shalalala

(end chorus)

Happy-Go-Lucky

(verse 1)

don't let this bright smile fool you

I'm actually pissed right about now

everything could be going hunky dory

then someone comes along to ruin it

it could be a beautiful summer day

with cherry ice cream and ocean waves

a teeny tiny issue arises

and everything is ruined

(chorus)

girls like me however

like to see the bright side

my happy-go-lucky spirit's been broken

so many times I've lost count

if you see someone having a parade

try your best not to rain on it

you're not the Alex the Great, you don't have to invade

but if you want to have fun, join in

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

would it kill you to be happy?

maybe your doctor needs to fix you a cocktail

you go to him for everything

what's one more pill?

it could be a child's birthday

and you'd surely go out of your way

to make it about you and that's okay

but no cake for you

(chorus)

girls like me however

like to see the bright side

my happy-go-lucky spirit's been broken

so many times I've lost count

if you see someone having a parade

try your best not to rain on it

you're not the Alex the Great, you don't have to invade

but if you want to have fun, join in

(end chorus)

Talk of the Town

(verse 1)

I stopped being shy

and you stopped being my friend

I get along with the guys

but your time in the sun is spent

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

(chorus)

I'm the talk of the town and the next city

you're a beggar on the street

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

I know how to sink my pretty fangs in

I know how to get under your skin

and you're going to be envious no matter what I do

just keep being your snake self, keep it true

the sun has set on our day in the sun

and we could have kept having fun

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

(chorus)

I'm the talk of the town and the next city

you're a beggar on the street

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

(end chorus)

(bridge)

if I want to kiss him, he'll let me

I go right for your jugular, and he thinks it's funny

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

I don't think highly of myself

but I'm better than you

but I could be dumb and tone deaf

and it'd be me they still choose

(chorus)

I'm the talk of the town and the next city

you're a beggar on the street

you're jealous of (you're jealous of)

me and my youth (me and my youth)

I'm just now hitting my peak

(end chorus)

Warning

(verse 1)

it's weird how I'm so quiet and meek

but I started standing up for me

if speaking out against a criminal

has made me a bad girl

then lock me up and throw away the key

it's hard to believe they let people like that roam the streets

he bribes people with promises he can't keep

and if that's not a bad enough reason

people buy into his spiel like they found the holy grail

then spit it out only for it to be poison

(chorus)

I gave the village a warning

it was my final prophecy

and then when I was someone who fought back bravely

it was me that they wanted to show no mercy

mark my words, you all will get yours

the people I protect, I'll see to my grave

if you're waiting for me to get mine

I already got it a long time ago

I learned my lesson, but I'll be fine

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

it's hard to tell if he's man or beast

he indulges in greed and every night's a feast

he locked me out of my house

and took away the spare key

he's no mighty man, he's a scared little mouse

but he asks who's afraid of the wimpy me?

(chorus)

I gave the village a warning

it was my final prophecy

and then when I was someone who fought back bravely

it was me that they wanted to show no mercy

mark my words, you all will get yours

the people I protect, I'll see to my grave

if you're waiting for me to get mine

I already got it a long time ago

I learned my lesson, but I'll be fine

(end chorus)

Still Dreaming

(verse 1)

these days I'm plagued with anxiety

if I didn't have my chosen family

they'd have locked me up for being crazy

a new morning will come

that's what I tell myself and them

we'll be drinking white wine like it's water

none for me thanks, but I'll, but I'll get you next time

(chorus)

I've been battling myself while I'm starving

I give myself a wink and kiss

almost lost the fight but I'm still dreaming

I'm almost back to the girl I missed

a little more and I'll be there

it made me wonder how I got here

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

I stick my nose up at things at first

but I'm glad I gave people a second chance

they're used to me being sentimental

but not this grateful

a new morning will come

that's what I tell myself and them

we'll be drinking white wine like it's water

none for me thanks, but I'll, but I'll get you next time

(chorus)

I've been battling myself while I'm starving

I give myself a wink and kiss

almost lost the fight but I'm still dreaming

I'm almost back to the girl I missed

a little more and I'll be there

it made me wonder how I got here

(end chorus)

(bridge)

I'm private but here's the issues

I discard people like old shoes

I don't need to be popular

but I need to trust them all

and I couldn't always do that before

a new morning will come

that's what I tell myself and them

we'll be drinking white wine like it's water

none for me thanks, but I'll, but I'll get you next time

(chorus)

I've been battling myself while I'm starving

I give myself a wink and kiss

almost lost the fight but I'm still dreaming

I'm almost back to the girl I missed

a little more and I'll be there

it made me wonder how I got here

a little more and I'll be there

it made me wonder how I got here

(end chorus)

Color of Winter

(verse 1)

the same people that bought me cake

were the ones who grew to hate

everything that I've stood for

from youth to before

I even met them

my lips are frozen

by your cold shoulder

but I found a man

whose charisma smolders

he wasn't afraid to go against the establishment

and I gave him all I got

(chorus)

I found a place to take shelter from the white powder snow

I tell myself I'll always stand up for what I know

I'm not a hero like him

but I'd still like to be like them

I'm the color of winter when we need to win

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

the same people that loved me

it was never meant to be

I guess I led them on

by showing a side that I cultivated

just to survive as a child

the same people who exalted me

threw me into the sea

because I threatened their way of life

but they don't live right

if they were just quiet

I would have had to destroy

I just want us to be happy

I'll always fight fairly

I guess if you can't respect that

that you're problem

but I'm going with them

and it's just a fact

(chorus)

I found a place to take shelter from the white powder snow

I tell myself I'll always stand up for what I know

I'm not a hero like him

but I'd still like to be like them

I'm the color of winter when we need to win

(end chorus)

(verse 3)

the same people that loved me

it was never meant to be

I guess I led them on

by showing a side that I cultivated

just to survive as a child

The Dancing Girl

(verse 1)

I used to be a dark rain cloud

until I met another who was of the same kind

darkening up the sky then seemed so foolish

I became bright like the sun as it was my wish

sometimes no one knows why you're angry

intentions could be different than what you're thinking

(chorus)

but what am I to know, I'm just a dancing girl

practicing my sound and performing for the world

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

why don't you redirect it before it slices like a katana?

my heart beats loud like a taiko drum

life is too short to live like the sakura

you better cleanse your sins before you succumb

(bridge)

your seas rage and your words blow like a typhoon

I'm just in my house listening to the rain hit the roof

(chorus)

but what am I to know, I'm just a dancing girl

practicing my sound and performing for the world

(end chorus)

Playback Part 2

(verse 1)

a face in a vision

so familiar

a phoenix legend

this is my trial

playing Möbius's game

so dramatic

feeling L.A. blue

taking a golden flight

the ghost of the past

comes back to haunt me

I'm not at home

I've got too much on my mind

but that's just between me and you

(chorus)

don't mess with me anymore

see my enemies to the door

just a minute

playback, playback

before I forget

playback, playback

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

don't mess with me anymore

stop keeping accurate score

it's all a numbers game

I've got my fortune and my fame

still I'm so poor

no friends, everything that breaks, bends

my mental health was on the mend

then it all went to hell

boy

if I wasn't so strong

I'd probably already be dead

if you weren't so wrong

I'd think you were right in the head

(bridge)

digging up old traumas

the wound won't close

so I can't heal

eek, it's back from the tomb

I drink wine with all my ghosts

I clean their sheets

and feed them if they're hungry

it's like a wind chilled and killed my fragile soul

I'll be this ornery even when I'm old

(chorus)

you need to check yourself

leave your attitude on the shelf

just a minute

playback, playback

schedule a visit

playback, playback

(end chorus)

(verse 3)

don't mess with me anymore

stop keeping accurate score

it's all a numbers game

I've got my fortune and my fame

still I'm so poor

no friends, everything that breaks, bends

my mental health was on the mend

then it all went to hell

boy

what? where?

there's a fire

I already knew it, I already knew it

I'm the one who set it

before I have the chance to forget

playback, playback

before I have the chance to forget

playback, playback

GAME IS OVER

(verse 1)

I forgot to save, I fought the final boss

I won anyway

if you're new here, one thing's clear

I'm tough so don't go there

and even then, probably

someone's gonna start a feud

all of this blood should be donated

and not spilled on the street

you started it, don't blame me

I've been on the edge of my seat

if you want to throw down

you've come to the right town

(chorus)

game is over

before it could even begin

game is over

no one knows I'm a player

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

it lies herein

you're a citizen and I'm the mayor

I call the shots

and you tie yourself in knots

I'm out on the yacht

and I left you in the parking lot

(bridge)

will I ever be happy?

can anything satisfy me?

the jury's still out on that case

it appears there's no evidence

and I can't go with grace

without rubbing it in your face

we've had all these matches

the score's been close

but I've always won

you should know by now

that I'm number one

no matter what comes at me

I never say sorry

(chorus)

game is over

before it could even begin

game is over

no one knows I'm a player

(end chorus)

(bridge)

one more time, folks

give it up for the away team

it all goes up like fireworks

it hits you it's reality

and not a dream

if you want to throw down

you've come to the right town

no matter what comes at me

I never say sorry

Yorktown Story

(chorus)

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

(end chorus)

(verse 1)

the city lights from this old town

are quite the view

the war between us has been revolutionary

we've blown up the social circles of Yorktown, Virginia

you know I hate to lose, but that's between us

(chorus)

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

if you want to defeat me

you'll have to do better than that

fire your cannons, get the troops ready to deploy

I'm ready for combat

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

we signed a truce

we released our prisoners

you fired at us

as soon as my back was turned

I don't put up with being petty

but even I can tell you, this won't be pretty

(chorus)

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

if you want to defeat me

you'll have to do better than that

fire your cannons, get the troops ready to deploy

I'm ready for combat

(end chorus)

(bridge)

by the way, you fell into my trap

you'll be done as soon as my fingers snap

I wanted more, I've got the bloodlust

you disappoint me with your loss

(chorus)

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

make it quick, make it quick, please

do it quickly

if you want to defeat me

you'll have to do better than that

fire your cannons, get the troops ready to deploy

I'm ready for combat

(end chorus)

Pearl Color in the Jewelry

(chorus)

I found a calmness deep down in my soul

nothing to stir up what's already dead and old

my sincerest wish is one of love and peace

but you would never lay it to rest

(end chorus)

(verse 1)

the pearl color in the jewelry

that I'm wearing

makes me feel like a saint

the masses think I'm the sovereign of light

as if I'm Joan of Arc

(chorus)

but I'm not that young, foolish, and innocent

I grew up, torment and resent

the days when I bit my tongue

but I'm still young, foolish, and innocent

still growing up with torment and resent

what will happen to me?

I guess we'll see

(end chorus)

(chorus)

I found a calmness deep down in my soul

nothing to stir up what's already dead and old

my sincerest wish is one of love and peace

but you would never lay it to rest

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

the table lamp is glowing

sayonara to late nights at work

I'm starting a new diet

I'm cutting the trash and it's right for me

(chorus)

but I'm not that young, foolish, and innocent

I grew up, torment and resent

the days when I bit my tongue

but I'm still young, foolish, and innocent

still growing up with torment and resent

what will happen to me?

I guess we'll see

(end chorus)

(chorus)

but I'm not that young, foolish, and innocent

I grew up, torment and resent

the days when I bit my tongue

but I'm still young, foolish, and innocent

still growing up with torment and resent

what will happen to me?

I guess we'll see

(end chorus)

The Other Side of Goodbye

(verse 1)

I can't say I'm not thankful

when I look through my old photo album

I know I've acted ungrateful

but all I'm seeing is tears, laughter, and memories

we all passed down our legends

it was like those decades lasted just seconds

a lifetime that lasts eternity

but all I'm seeing is tears, laughter, and memories

(chorus)

a last song for you, last song for you

a little blue, but I promise it'll always feel brand new

a last song for you, last song for you

in my mind, you'll walk through the same door like you always do

I swear I loved this place

I swear I loved every face

I swear on this melody, I swear we were in harmony

we shared enemies, we cared so friendly

it was then that I learned

everything's not in black and white

thank you for kindness, thank you for your tenderness

thank you for smile, thank you for your love

thank you for everything

this goodbye has another side

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

and when you think fondly of me

I hope you'll tell your family

about the jokes and pranks

through all happy tears, laughter, and memories

people grow up and grow apart

but that doesn't mean that

you're not in my heart

or in my prayers, tears, laughter, and memories

(chorus)

a last song for you, last song for you

a little blue, but I promise it'll always feel brand new

a last song for you, last song for you

in my mind, you'll walk through the same door like you always do

I swear I loved this place

I swear I loved every face

I swear on this melody, I swear we were in harmony

we shared enemies, we cared so friendly

it was then that I learned

everything's not in black and white

thank you for kindness, thank you for your tenderness

thank you for smile, thank you for your love

thank you for everything

this goodbye has another side, this goodbye has another side

this goodbye has another side

(end chorus)