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So Calypso
03:32
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Amanda asked me why I told her no!
Why does not make one come it makes one go
She took my hand in hers and tapped her feet
I said to be so bold is indiscreet
So calypso
Move your body to and fro
To dance is not to talk but
Let your arms flow
So calypso
The parties I’ve been to have been no good.
Conversations there turn my head to wood.
Button holed by beer and garlic breath
The music starts to save my mind from death
So calypso
Move your body to and fro
To dance is not to talk but
Let your arms flow
So calypso
Togetherness is sweet with da feet like yours
Frustrations of the day pound into the floor
Nothing you can say will improve my smile
Solitude with someone like you has style
So calypso
Move your body to and fro
To dance is not to talk but
Let your arms flow
So calypso
So calypso
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Woman or Child
03:04
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I know when you're lonely
I've seen you clutching at a hand or heart nearby
of some guy who says he cares.
Don't make out you hear me
You'll only convince all the fools that want you so
that I know you more than they do.
As you learn to cry,
afraid of the world, stand true!
Woman or child?
remember
I'll lend you a secret
Don't leave it in a corner like the rest
of your cozy nest of unhatched desires.
Guitar solo
Woman or child?
remember
I know when you're not confident
but you can look after the little girl inside of you;
believe.
be strong.
be woman and child.
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Honeyeater
03:25
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I've taken a Camelia in my hand,
delicate and unbruised.
How could I ever hand this flower on
until my soul has memorized that shade?
Listen to the honeyeater,
laughing upside down.
Whispering leaves and grass of living
long-past sound....
Some of your happiness is false.
Your heart is searching too.
Oh can I look inside that secret pool,
I trust as being you?
Listen to the honeyeater,
laughing upside down.
Whispering leaves and grass of living
long-past sound....
Instrumental nylon guitar
To hold a wing or touch a feather,
each memory stored away.
For some brief time to share your thoughts
while you are upside down at play!
Listen to the honeyeater,
laughing upside down.
Whispering leaves and grass of living
long-past sound....
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4. |
Flower In My Eyes
02:41
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Flower in my eyes
Blow away the sky beneath my feet
Gentle sweet surprise
Tugging at the shirt I wear
with a hand so tiny
Walk with me a while
The days have passed so fast I feel quite tired
Catch a mirrored smile
And tread the mossy ground so cool
it leaves me hazy
Let my lips touch yours
Though the river flows much deeper now
Hear the loud applause
Ringing out the song I learnt
when I first met you
Flower in my eyes
Blow away the sky beneath my feet
You sure changed my life
Laugh and sleep till your love comes
To make your garden bloom
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5. |
Kite
01:51
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Beautiful Kite with a silver twine
You keep me looking high, even when I’m down
you love to fly, but when the tension's too high
You break away and leave me on the ground.
I love my kite, and we are two
You’re tied to me and I’m tied to you
You fly away up into the blue
But we’re attached cause I’m hooked on you!
Beautiful Kite with a silver twine
You keep me looking high, even when I’m down
you love to fly, but when the tension's too high
You break away and leave me on the ground.
Instrumental violin
Beautiful Kite with a silver twine
You keep me looking high, even when I’m down
you love to fly, but when the tension's too high
You break away and leave me on the ground.
If I hold you too tight, you just pull and strain
but while I help you rise, You don't want to break away
Mmmmmm
Oh my Beautiful Kite with a silver twine
You stay high, even when I’m down
you love to fly, but when the tension's high
stay connected to me here on the ground.
Let's stay a team!
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6. |
Sonny's Blues
02:53
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There's something in my mind; Something in my soul
Something that's wanting to be aligned : music keeps me whole !
Black dog trying to survive the monster in my cave
Black dog darkness deep inside : even music cannot save!
Sonny's blues Sonny was down
Sonny took the easy road from here, he's no longer bound; he can't be found
Sonny wanted honesty. He coulda been a better man than me
Sometimes I wonder if his dog bit me My conscience is an agony
Sonny's blues Sonny was down
Sonny took the easy road from here, renounced his crown; he's run aground
Sonny had an awesome smile.
He was fun to have around
He never showed his insecurities
then his music let him down.
Sonny's blues Sonny was down
Sonny took the easy road from here, renounced his crown;
Sonny can't be found!
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7. |
He Won't Let Go
02:15
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Your Father held you in his arms
He knew when you were gonna fall
You thought you had a better way
So when you squirmed he put you on the floor
You crawled toward the red hot fire
He told you it was dangerous
He tried to hold you By the arm
You kicked and screamed and bit his hand
INSTRUMENTAL
He wont' let go, not he won't let go
You thought you got away from him
doing things He didn’t know
To your surprise he rescued you
then held you safely by his hand
Now that’s the same with You and me
We worry that we're not OK
But when you think about it that’s absurd
His Love surrounds you every day
He Won't Let Go
No He won't let go
Oh no, that kinda love never gonna let you go
Won't let go
no it won't let go
Your father's never gonna let you go
that kinda love never gonna let you go
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8. |
Morning Sun
03:25
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Ha la la la la la Ha la la la la la
Ooo Ooo Oooh
It's no disgrace to lie where there's hot sun on my face
mown grass, and clean air.
The weeds are warm, rocks bake right through me
a million miles away from care.
Clear blue skies, Contented sighs, morning sun
Hypnotized by the warm Campfire , morning sun!
Ha la la la la la Ha la la la la la
Ooo Ooo Oooh
Eyelids close, the light flows right through
soft red glows from the sun.
it will be noon too soon, time fades the moon,
dawn, each day, re-spun
Clear blue skies, Contented sighs, morning sun
Hypnotized by the warm Campfire , morning sun!
Hopes rise, birds fly, morning sun
Friends drop by with vacation smiles, morning sun
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9. |
DerryDumDee
02:10
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We’ve tried for years to make you see
You’ve needed us to set you free
Derry dum dee
You are mine (you are mine)
The name you seeks no mystery
It’s what you’ve been that makes you be
Derry dum dee
You are mine
Derrydumdee happy
Clap your hands and jump for glee
Derrydumdee happy
You’ve been given your identity
Happy Derrydumdee
Clap your hands and jump for glee
Happy Derrydumdee
You’ve been given your identity
You’ve been given your identity
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10. |
Tired Out Blues
04:59
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I'm tired, I think m'soul's retired
Help me to be free, from all these lockdowns and crackdowns,
can anyone Help me? Tell me.
I'm tired. My thoughts are all cross-wired.
Focus me, support me
I need you to be around, to help me.
I need to up stakes - And test fate
Open the gate - don't wait
Clean out my head - 'half dead
Crawl out of bed - sober instead
I want to have meaning - not quarantining;
my rights are burning away!
and I'm so tired of it all.
Instrumental
I want to be grounded - not pounded.
So much work -I'll go beserk
It's not that I shirk - tho' boss is a jerk,
it's just groundhog day - in every way,
and I want to have meaning - not demeaning
I need to get a jet And go!
So take a look at our situation;
we need emancipation ;
Take some responsibility
and help me ....please?
I'm tired, Lord knows I'm cross-wired
Help me, resist tyranny, and hypocricy -so we can be free!
We need to up stakes - don't wait
Fight hate - the system isn't working!
It's not just me - it's everybody
less control - that's the goal
get out of this hole - enroll!
and let's go, slow...
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11. |
Home
02:47
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Though the winter rain comes early
The purple flowers seem to brighten up my eyes
And the subtle smell of eucalyptus
Brings me a feeling that just wells up inside
Home
Home
familiarity I've known before
This is the feeling that I’ve known
Since I was only four
yellow wattle flowers galore
Kookaburras laughing near the porch
the dog is waiting at the door
Coming home
Home
Drifting thoughts and memories
Planting corn in hot sun close to you
Smelling earth that’s new
Watching friends arriving come and go
‘cause we’re home
Rain
Laughing in the creek below
Pouring in my heart like a dream
How I love you so
Knowing that your smiles are for me
You’re home
Home
God I’m glad I’m home
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12. |
Natural Selection
04:05
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No, I won't let you go
No. I'm stubborn as a mule
but I'm no fool I can see
You're good for me
Yes, your body's part to blame
No, it's not my only aim
I also love your mind, and what I find is you are kind
Instrumental
Oooh, you and I ; Ooh mm you and I
We're naturals; It's natural selection
sax solo
It's natural.
No, we don't always agree
Yes we are happy together
I know we are different, but we'll stay united;
that's just natural.
Instrumental
Oooh, you and I ; Ooh mm you and I
We're naturals; It's natural selection
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Philosofree & Optimysts Toronto, Ontario
Philosofree, Bob Legare, Jeff Lohn, Bob Long, Mi Cha ('Chami') , & Sam Sharkaway are
Optimysts!
Philosofree is from Australia, The Bobs and Jeff are Canadian, Sam is from Egypt and Chami is from Japan.
Together they perform an eclectic mix of harmonic songs.
Many other talented musicians from across the world have contributed to our albums, incl: Uli Marquand from Germany & Alain Valodze
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