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Independence Day
03:51
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i’m throwing out your name
and i’m throwing in the towel
on independence day
from your world
we’ll never be the same,
after the war
now the bullets ricochet
off our cold hard hearts
so the truth is yet to come
said the bible everyone
and the lock that holds the door
doesn’t open anymore to the past
now it’s time to stop the clocks
and walk out with everyone
let the dying be alone
and start packing up the home
and though no one’s really dead
you’d rather be instead
‘cause it’s the death that stays to play
when your heart breaks like a plate
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2. |
I’m Gonna Change
03:02
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i’m gonna change my direction
in my mind and my reflection
‘cause it’s getting dangerous
i feel so dangerous
to myself and my baby
when i lose control
i yell at the wrong one
‘cause i’m too busy drinking
i feel so bad
that i hurt you and hurt myself
and i feel so sad
i don’t want to lose you
and lose myself
it’s getting out, my behavior
i don’t come home
i don’t remember it either
‘til i hear it from a stranger
i heard it from a stranger
i can’t blame or point a finger
at anybody else, i pulled the trigger
and shot my world apart
i shot my world apart
i feel so bad
that i hurt you and hurt myself
and i feel so sad
i don't want to lose you and lose myself
i’m gonna change
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3. |
God Only Knows
05:31
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no, i can’t change your mind
and i don’t break your heart
you had the chance
but you couldn’t let him go
and now you’re sorry
for the pain you caused
i know
no, i can’t change the facts
and i can’t bring you back
you had the chance
but you couldn’t let him go
and no you’re sorry
for the pain you caused
i know
no, i don’t want to take you back
‘cause i couldn’t lose you twice
you had the chance
but you couldn’t let him go
and now you’re sorry
for the pain you caused
i know
god only knows
god only knows
jesus he knows
and heaven they know…
why you left me
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4. |
Brainwashed
02:08
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oh, you can feel it
it’s burning inside
and holy water
will make it subside
just for a minute
until the pain comes back
you don’t need him
you’re just used to it
because you’re brainwashed
i didn’t mean it
so i’m taking it back
i was upset
‘cause you left me dry
at the same time
you called me the best
and in the same breath
you called it a test
because you’re brainwashed
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5. |
This is Love
03:50
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it’s so hard to say
three simple words
“i love you”
that’s so hard to say
because i’ve been a lonely boy
until now
now i’m crazy for you
i’m crazy for you
you’ve got me good
and i love that we’re understood
now i’m a happy man
for once
‘cause this is love
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6. |
Politics
02:09
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i don’t know about politics
and i don’t want to know
but i know i love you so much
and i need you so
i don’t know all the holy books
and i don’t want to know
but i know i love you so much
and i need you so
i’m here to tell you
that i saw it all,
the first time i met you
you were going to fall
i don’t know about your old boyfriends
i don’t ever want to know
but i know i love you so much
and i think about you so
i’m here to tell you
that i saw it all
the first time i met you
you were going to fall
in love with me
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7. |
Breathe Deep
02:28
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most of them said breathe deep
and you’re never alone
the dark sky is glowing orange
from the streets early bloom
i’m not from here you see
but i’m glad for the moisture in the air
the windows and water beads
it’s raining like rivers
now the night falls much too soon
and this city never lets up
the winder’s a lovely gloom
and much better when you’re hooked up
i’m doing fine, i’d say
and i’m sorry for my breakdown
i’m doing fine, i’d say
in this fast life with fast trains
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8. |
Don’t Leave the Country
03:46
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don’t say you love me
then leave the country
don’t say im yours
then walk right out the door
don’t leave your jacket
on my front seat
because your absence
leaves me thirsty
i’ve been waiting for you
and you’ve been waiting too
god knows i want you back
but i’m also happy you left
so now my shadow
walks all alone
under the sunlight
hey, when ya comin’ home?
you took my picture
to remember
the face that you love
and all you left me
was an empty home
i’ve been waiting for you
and you’ve been waiting too
god knows i want you back
but i’m also happy you left
now there’s no doubt in my mind
that i’ve loved you since the ancient times
and it’s the silly, silly words like this
that make me want you,
miss you, need you,
love you,
i do it for love…
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9. |
Tennison Hotel
03:35
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the Tennison hotel, come on take back your
spell and move far away, and give me some
space
i can’t do it alone, i don’t do things alone
i’ve lost my way, and i can’t face the day
alone
i don’t cry anymore, i don’t fight anymore
‘cause i’ve used all my tears
i yelled my last words in your ear
i can’t do it alone, i don’t do things alone
i’ve lost my way, and i can’t face the day
alone
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10. |
Backstreets
02:11
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you’re all out, you give up
and you gave it to jesus
while your boyfriend’s down and out
and he’s working the backstreets
and you feel like
there’s nothing else you can do
now i told you more than once
i want you to call me
i’m trying to help you little girl
but i guess you don’t need me
and you feel like
there’s nothing else you can do
i’m coming clean with you right now
i still really need you
so when you ditch that little boy
won’t you come back to me
and don’t feel like
there’s nothing else you can do
‘cause i don’t feel like getting over you
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11. |
Not That Kind of Girl
02:58
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will you settle down?
i wish you would hear my side of it
i was so far gone
i never should have brought you close to me
i know you’re not that kind of girl
to hang around and put up with this
and you know i’m not that kind of boy
to fool around to get over you
will you come back home?
i wish you would, ‘cause i’m over it
i’ll treat you like a doll, i’ll hold you close
and won’t let go of you
i know you’re not that kind of girl
to hang around and put up with this
and you know i’m not that kind of boy
to fool around to get over you
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12. |
Ain’t Afraid of You
03:13
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you’re the russian with the green eyes
you’re the lady with the dirty blonde hair
i want to kiss you, i don’t want to try
i want to hold you
but i’m going to let you get away
you’re the figure standing in my dreams
i hang with lots of people in my dreams
but you’re the only one that reappears
i’ll have to ask somebody what that means
i ain’t afraid anymore
i’m not afraid to try
i ain’t afraid of you anymore
i light a candle in your name
i tattooed saturn on my wrist
‘cause you’re the woman that stands so tall
you’re the only one that reappears
in my dreams
i ain’t afraid anymore
i’m not afraid to try
i ain’t afraid of you anymore
i ain’t afraid anymore
i’m not afraid to try
so i’m going to pick up the phone
i’m going to give you call
just to see what’s going on
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13. |
Nobody’s Gonna Bother Me
03:58
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oh, quiet home and empty house
nobody’s gonna bother me
nobody’s gonna bother me anymore
oh, country road and rusty gate
nobody’s gonna bother me
nobody’s gonna bother me anymore
i’m done with all these city lights
no more horns or sirens to keep me up
and i’m done with the orange light at night
out here the stars burn brights
like they should
all your factories at night
your lonely kids, your lonely wife
just doing the best you can
to pay for your small place
in the world
no more upstairs neighbors
that fight all night
nobody’s gonna bother me
nobody’s gonna bother me anymore
no more noise complaints on this guitar
nobody’s gonna bother me
nobody’s gonna bother me anymore
i’m done with all these city lights
no more horns or sirens to keep me up
and i’m done with the orange light at night
out here the stars burn bright
like they should
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14. |
Fall in Love
02:55
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fall in love
we’re all in love
and it ain’t cool going home
all by yourself
girls they cry
‘cause boys, they lie
and it ain‘t cool going home
all by yourself
victory, like history
goes either way
depending on who you know
and it ain’t cool going home
all by yourself
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Tody Castillo Austin, Texas
Tody Castillo has been a performing songwriter for almost two decades. With this year’s new album Old Rodriguez, Tody Castillo has sharpened his best weapon. Adding a decade of married fatherhood to his growing list of accomplishments, there’s undeniable weight to his vocals, new grit that before was only hinted at. ... more
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