The following are lyrics from our self-released CD, 13 Seeds.
EAST OF CENTER
Well, there are times when I am lonely
All alone in shades of blue
Never seem to be a reason
This feeling sticks like glue
I want to swim deep in the ocean
Wake up naked in the sand
In a warmth of golden yellow
I dream and...
I hit a bump in the road
What does it matter?
I lost my way home
This life begs for redemption
And I do not have a clue
Who to trust and that's an issue
So I run away from you
I want to swim deep in the ocean
Wake up naked in the sand
In a warmth of golden yellow
I dream and...
I hit a bump in the road
What does it matter?
I lost my way home
I'm not looking for direction
Any fool can read a sign
I hit a bump in the road
what does it matter?
I lost my way home
I'm not looking for direction
Any fool can read a sign
What am I still doing here?
I got a long, long, long way to go
I thought that I was almost home
I guess I'm not much of a navigator
Or a swimmer after all
I'm not much of a navigator
Or a swimmer.
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
SITTING HERE WATCHING
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
So slow, it goes
So slow, it goes
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
My life on hold
The days unfold
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Nothing to do
Except be blue
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
I try to do what I should do
Everything seems to fall through
I could start again but I don't know how
I'm getting used to watching now
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
Sitting here watching the world go by
So slow, it goes
So slow, it goes
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
WEIRD SENSATION
I am sorry
I am not
Available to you now
TIme and again
I was there
Where were you when I needed?
Quiet contemplation
No conversation
Just a weird sensation
Just a weird sensation
I'm having dirty thoughts
In my dirty mind
With my empty hands and a guilty smile
You say I talk too much
Yea I talk, talk, talk
What else should I do with this mouth?
Quiet contemplation
No conversation
Just a weird sensation
Just a weird sensation
No connection there is nothing for me here
The sight of you is driving me insane
Maybe I expect too much
Well, I don't believe I do
'cause I never expected much from you
No I never expected much from you
Well do you see me now?
Now that I'm gone
I am gone from you now
I hope you find
What you need
'cause what you need is gone
Quiet contemplation
No conversation
Just a weird sensation
Just a weird sensation
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
HEART SONG
It's been a long time since I heard that song
Lost my signal; the radio was blown
Got sidetracked for so many years
Worked in hell and I slept in fear
The road was crooked the road was long
I was driving to fast to hear the song
When it all slowed down I heard it loud and clear
Everything you need is all right here
Sing out loud, sing out strong
Dance to the rhythm of your heart song
Sing out loud, sing out strong
As long as you keep singing ain't nothing going wrong
There was a mighty crash when the first note rang
Since that day ain't nothing been the same
Hear everything in a different way
Take a good listen it might go away
Sing out loud, sing out strong
Dance to the rhythm of your heart song
Sing out loud, sing out strong
As long as you keep singing ain't nothing going wrong
Play that song everyday
Be sure and play it your very own way
And don't forget where it all began
It's never too late to start again
(C) 2008, Mark Lyon
Kramnoyl Music, BMI
All Rights Reserved
WRETCHED
You never question my wretched little moods
You know that I behave badly when I've got nothing left to lose
I take life as it comes
Sometimes its got me running scared
But deep down inside you know I'll be alright
Oh, what about you?
Can you imagine a future unlike this?
You don't have to look to far
I know it hurts and I hurt too
How can you bank on me when I can't even manage a simple, declarative sentence?
Like, I need you
Another day goes by
And then a year
Perhaps a lifetime
And we continue to pretend
Because that is all that we have left to give
Are you lonely like I always seem to be?
We're like two little islands that never built a bridge to span that sea
Well, this side of the bed is looking really cold
No sign of a lover to have and to hold
Honestly now
What do you think about that?
Another day goes by
And then a year
Perhaps a lifetime
And we continue to pretend
Because that is all that we have left to give
Time and again when you least expect it
Reality smacks you in the gut
And down you go in a sprial spin
An eternity til you're on your feet again
And all the while you hear a calling
Calling you back to that safe place you were before
Well, don't listen
Do you remember the way things used to be?
You told me I was beautiful and there's a part of me that wanted to believe
Well, I feel just like a wretched beast when these vile feelings come unleashed
I'm a kami kazi pilot headed straight for your heart
And down we go
Oh no...
Another day goes by
And then a year
Perhaps a lifetime
And we continue to pretend
Because that is all that we have left to give
Oh no...
I'm sorry
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
LAST GOODBYE
I don't know what to do anymore
I feel so lonely and small
How can I tell you how I feel?
When I can't explain it at all
It feels like the darkest room
The cold steel of a knife
A long forgotten dream
The last breath of my life
What happened to you and me?
Did we just hang on?
Or did we just forget
How to live and how to love
It feels like the darkest room
With a blindfold on
I'm bound and gagged and I'm going mad
I got to leave this place somehow
This is the last goodbye
Can you not see it coming?
Well even I can see it coming
From a mile away
A mile away...
I got to go
I got to leave this place, yeah
Say my piece and save some face
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
I SAW YOU YESTERDAY
I saw you yesterday
Didn't have too much to say
You act like nothing ever changed
You act like nothing ever changed
You asked me how I've been
I said I was doing okay, once again
What I told you was a lie
What I told you was a lie
Since you left me behind
I've been pacing the floor
I've been losing my mind
I can't seem to get nothing done
My attitude's changed
And my senses are numb
Becasue I'm not too good at this sleeping alone
I'm starting to find what I knew all along
That I could love you forever
Want you forever
We laughed about the better days
When we were lovers and we counted all the ways
I was crying down inside
Yes, I was crying down inside
Since you left me behind...
You smiled then you walked away
I wanted to follow
I decided to stay
Some things are better off left alone
Some things are better off left alone
I saw you yesterday...
I saw you...
Yesterday
(C) 2008, Mark Lyon
Kramnoyl Music, BMI
All Rights Reserved
HELPLESS
You give yourself away
Every moment of every day
You keep giving
And they keep taking
A piece of you
A piece of you
Now that you finally see
What you gonna do differently?
Find a place
Where you can hide
All your parts
Sanctified
Helpless, helpless
Is a word
That she uses
To describe her situation
Never knowing
That the answers
Lie inside
If only she would listen
Ah
She ain't listening
No
Crumble, crumble
Is the sound
Of her world
As she sifts through the ashes
Consequences
Of a life
Lived too fast
If only she would slow down
Ah,
She is falling, falling
Down
Well, just hold on
Just hold on
There's hope for you yet
Hold on
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved
MONEY MAN
Icky-bicky-bye-Icky-bicky-bye-bo
That's just the way that the business goes
He way a typical money man
Big pile of cash was his only plan
Makes no difference who drowns in his wake
As long as he gets a nice hefty take of money
Sweet money
Class action suits were his thrill in life
So he married an economist, litigious wife
They sued for the people, but the profits they took
They know all the laws in the big, black book of money
Sweet money
And he counted and he counted and he counted and he counted all day
What would he do if they came and took his money away?
Down to the corner in a three-piece suit
In a black brief case, he carries his loot and plunder
Sweet plunder
He says, "On my honor, I will do my best, to take what they give me and swindle the rest"
icky-bicky-bye-icky-bicky-bye-bo
That's just the way that the business goes
And he counted and he counted and he counted and he counted all day
What would he do if they came and took his money away?
He was a typical money man
Big pile of cash was his only plan
Made no differnece who drowned in his wake
As long as he gets a nice heftly take of money
Sweet money
He went to jail 'cause of income tax
Now his back's to the wall he can never relax
icky-bicky-bye-icky-bicky-bye-bo
That's just the way that the business goes
That's just the way that the business goes
(C) 2008, Mark Lyon
Kramnoyl Music, BMI
All Rats Reserved
ARGUMENT IN MY HEAD
I simply can't make a commitment at this time
I got too many things to do and too little time
Okay, maybe I talk a little crazy
Maybe I act a little bold
But who said you should you should go through life
With all reserve on hold?
Give it up
I can't remember the last time I did something for myself
I'm like a runner in the night and day
In the middle of a frenzied fight
I got a loaded gun in my head
Got front row seats to a twisted view
Come on won't you join me?
It will sure look good on you
I'm regressing rather quickly
Can you come out and play?
Nothing can hurt you, there's no fire in your veins
I'll show you how to have a good time
I'll teach you how to fly
But remember when you crash and burn
Only thing left to do is die
Bye-bye
Who said you had to give up?
Concede to a bitter life
Nothing gives you nothing more than a headache and a gripe
It's true I can't see beyond these walls I have erected
At least I know I'm safe and all my secrets are protected
Everybody knows
Can't you see what this crazy, crazy world is doing to me?
Can't you see?
Just getting by ain't good enough for me.
(C) 2008, Lori Lyon
Sunflower Medusa, ASCAP
All RIghts Reserved