Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 Brown Verse 1: Brown is the colour of my skin / Soft and smooth from head to toe / Brown is rich and creamy / Full of life in its essence / It comes in a multitude of shades / Ranging from light to dark / No other colour comes close / To eclipsing its power / There's a hidden curiosity / It's frequently unspoken / But when discussion begins / Raised eyebrows and open mouths soon follow / Brown's lure is insatiable / It'll bring you to the point of no return Verse 2: Brown are the colour of my eyes / Deep and mysterious / Brown is rich and golden / At the centre of attention / There's an ancient affirmation / It's appearance is youthful looking / Brown's lure is insatiable / You'll want to have every part of it / Once you gain experience / Things will never be the same Chorus 1: Brown's capabilities are far-reaching and long lasting / Its richness is undeniable / Complex to the core / Brown's vibrancy shines right through / Its richness is captivating / Sensual to the core / Brown's vibrancy shines right through / I love brown, I love myself Chorus 2: Brown's capabilities are far-reaching and long lasting / Its richness is undeniable / Complex to the core / Brown's vibrancy shines right through / Its richness is captivating / Sensual to the core / Brown's vibrancy shines right through / I love brown, I love myself / It encompasses pure beauty / I love brown more than anything else / Oh, what a feeling Written by B. (Monday, September 5, 2005) Copyright 2005 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 Dangerous Touch Verse 1: Snakes slither across the ground / And she is certainly one of them / If you think that minding your business / Is going to keep you safe from her / You are sadly mistaken / Being on high alert is imperative / It could be the key to your survival / But with her around, nothing is guaranteed Verse 2: Looks can be deceiving / You cannot trust anything she does / If you think that running away / Is going to keep you safe from her / You are foolishly mistaken / Looking over your shoulder should be second nature / It could be the key to your survival / But with her around, nothing is guaranteed Bridge 1: Her fangs are sharp and long / She won't hesitate to eat you alive / Her insatiable hunger is rarely defeated Bridge 2: Her hissing is quietly frightening / She won't hesitate to eat you alive / Her unsatisfied desire is difficult to combat Bridge 3: Her eyes are dark and wide / She won't hesitate to eat you alive / Her poisonous behaviour is unalterable Chorus: She is so hot but has a dangerous touch / She really hates you / But will tell you she loves you very much / She will manipulate any situation to her advantage / Make sure she never gets a hold on you Written by B. (Thursday, April 29, 2004) Copyright 2004 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 Born To Be Blue Verse 1: Happiness is fiction / When all you've known is sadness / Smiling is possible / Only when it's forced / Laughter is poisonous / When you're subjected to ridicule / It's the only thing you hear / As you replay it in your mind Verse 2: Love is over-rated / When you're indifferent to it / Joy is just another word / When it's not felt / There's no such thing as kindness / When you want something in return / Promises do not exist / When lying is the norm Bridge: This is not a dream / It's as real as it gets / You feel low each and every day / Pain is the only thing you've known Chorus 1: You were born to be blue / A state of mind that is permanent / You were born to be blue / A way of life that is unchanging / Born to be blue Chorus 2: You were born to be blue / A state of mind that is permanent / You were born to be blue / A way of life that is unchanging / You were born to be blue / You had no say in the matter / You were born to be blue / It's the only thing you know how to do / You were born to be blue / I feel like I am just like you / I, too, am blue Written by B. (Sunday, December 11, 2005) Copyright 2005 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 We Want Freedom Verse 1: We want freedom / We're tired of being oppressed / And we won't stop until we achieve it / This war, oh this war, is killing us daily / And soon enough we will cease to exist / We're no longer afraid of speaking our minds / Years of silence have done us no good / Propaganda will not deter us / We've formed an army of resistance Verse 2: We want a future / Dictated by our needs and by our wants / We're tired of being slaves / This illusion, oh this illusion, is undermining our potential / And soon enough we will cease to think / We're no longer afraid of standing up for ourselves / Years of inaction have led to regression / Obstacles and challenges will not deter us / We've formed a union of truth-seekers Verse 3: We started a movement / The cause is just and moral / It will spread like a wildfire / This life, oh this life, is a gift for us to cherish / And soon enough we won't take it for granted / We're no longer afraid of being imperfect / Years of trying not to be have left us with nothing / Sins and misdemeanors will not deter us / We've formed a bond with the Almighty Chorus 1: We have been down but we're far from out / We have been low with no place to go / After all the fear-mongering and control / We want freedom Chorus 2: We have been down but we're far from out / We have been low with no place to go / After all the madness and intimidation / We want freedom Written by B. (Thursday, July 22, 2004) Copyright 2004 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 I Can Hear You Verse 1: We all learn how to crawl / And eventually we learn how to walk / Before we head out into the world / And build a life for ourselves / You're having difficulties walking on your own / And when you fall / No one's there to reach out a hand / For you to get back up / Using the strength that you have / Won't be enough to get off the ground Verse 2: We all learn how to make sounds / And eventually we learn how to speak / Before we head out into the world / And build a life for ourselves / When you feel trapped / No one's willing to comfort you / To calm your fears Verse 3: We all learn how to take commands / And eventually we learn to make a stand / For all that is important to us / You mean the world to me Bridge: To affirm is to agree it's true / And when you scream, I feel it too / I can hear you Chorus: I can hear you / Feel free to tell me what you need / My undivided attention is yours for the taking / If you need to express yourself / I'll be the witness by your side / If you call and no one answers / Know that I can hear you Written by B. (Monday, December 12, 2005) Copyright 2005 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hello Hum Verse 1: Hello hum / Let the rain wash away the pain / You've been working all day / You've been sweating all night / And now you're tired / Every tree has been breathing for you / The ground has remained steady / Rocks haven't been thrown / And the doctor tells you / That you must drink clean water to be well-hydrated / You should listen to him / Even though he's paid to make people sick / He's created poison, he's interfered with wellness / But don't blindly reject everything prescribed by him Verse 2: Hello hum / You don't have to discuss feminism / It's worked against you, it's battled with you / And now you're frail / You don't need to jump on wagons constructed by others / To follow plans by masterminds / To engage with criminal minds / Get off the roller coasters and open your eyes / You're the greatest prize / Who's been taught to despise all that you are Verse 3: Hello hum / Sometimes you just need to hush / If your mouth is always open / You'll eventually catch flies / What you say will be plastered on the web / And the web will weave tales / That are against your creed / Every syllable will be de-constructed and repackaged for judgement / They'll cover you with labels and base everything on perception / What you put out won't be well-received / It won't be encouraged Chorus: You're a big dude / Stop behaving like a puppet / It's time to cut the white strings with big black scissors / Shed what's artificial and say hello to yourself / Be the unforgettable fire that could never be put out / Hello hum Outro: Hello hum (8x; whisper) Written by B. (Sunday, September 25, 2016) Copyright 2016 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Legacy Verse 1: That well over there is dry as rock / You ain't gonna get no water / Come over to me, I'll give you some water / No strings attached, I promise / It's hard to believe in almost anything / When the world is constantly changing / I thought I know some things, including myself / But I'm just as confused as most people / Help is something we all need / Is something we all crave / Just once in a while / We need to be lifted up / If you showcase your kindness and generosity/ You'll be rewarded in so many great ways Verse 2: Occasionally, we engage in comparison / We want to know how we measure up / If we lack confidence, then our growth is stunted / Limited progress becomes the norm / We dream about heroes / To come and rescue us / From the destruction of the world / Instead of realizing our contributions / And wanting to solve our own problems / Help is something we all need / Is something we all crave / Just once in a while / We need to be lifted up / If you showcase your creativity and intelligence / You'll be rewarded in so many great ways Chorus 1: Love, hate and life / And everything under the sun / Love, hate and life / Do you want to leave a legacy? / And what will that legacy be? Chorus 2: Love, hate and life / And everything else in between / Love, hate and life / Do you want to leave a legacy? / And what will that legacy be? Written by B. (Friday, June 6, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Unshackled! Verse 1: I don't know your name / I don't know where you're from / I don't even know what you're doing here / When you touch me, you energize me / When I capture your attention, you notice me / Unapologetic sensuality is what you desire in me / You can call me whatever you like / I'd follow you to any place / You're captivatingly mysterious / And you make me want to / Experience everything about you Verse 2: If you have secrets, I'd like to know them / Whispers in confidence won't be weaponized / Any story you tell, I'll believe you / If you lean forward, I'll delve into you / Blending of flesh will create a tapestry of inspiration / We'll be able to discover the deepest parts of ourselves / I'll be revitalized when we're unified / I'll absorb you once you're locked inside of me / You're an uncommon wonder and I'm in awe Verse 3: Good company is hard to find / I've been lucky enough to meet you / You're a joy, you're a thrill, you're magnetic / I've become acquainted with amusement / I've become acquainted with excitement / Discovering you has colourized my point of view / My blood has been electrified / I'm renewed Chorus: What a beautiful distraction you are / When I'm in your presence, nothing else matters / Who can tell what the future holds? / Not you, not I / Fighting time is just not practical / I want to savour every moment of it with you / Let's feel alive / Let's be unshackled from the pressures of society Written by B. (Monday, June 2, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Believe Verse 1: When you approach me / And ask me a question / Don't get jealous by my response / You have your opinions / And you have your judgements / Just don't expose them to me tonight / If you start drama / And create complications / You will be the one / Who others choose to ignore Verse 2: Chatters of the insecure kind / Love to create stories / About their views of the world / However limited it may be / If you dwell on their behaviour / And what they perceive / You, too, will have a distorted mentality / A healthy dose of reality / Makes your senses function properly Bridge: Your life is yours to explore / People with hateful intentions / Will bang on your door / Believe that you have the ability / To not let them in / Believe that you will love yourself / Even without fanfare Chorus: Expression of oneself / Can cause the wagging of tongues / Believe in what you can do for yourself / Emotions, weak and strong alike / Can make you believe in anything Written by B. (Sunday, June 1, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Simple Pleasures Verse 1: Oh, a stranger / A stranger in the night / Venturing into an unfamiliar place / With one thought / Only one thought in his mind / To overcome the dullness of his life / With another stranger / Excitement can be elusive and fleeting / The element of surprise / Can be the beginning of joy / Disappointment is always a possibility / But as the say: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Verse 2: Intentions always start with a touch / Sometimes what you see / Encourages you to make a move / With a smile and mutual interests / Talented tongues can be put to good use / Ecstasy can be elusive and fleeting / Descending from a high creates deeper longing / Rejection is always a possibility / But as they say: There is someone for everyone Bridge 1: Transform yourself into an adventurer / Reach out and grab onto something new / Hesitation stands in the way of boldness / Reach out and reveal a part of you Bridge 2: Make others feel all that you are / Reach out and grab onto something new / Inquisitiveness is a good quality to have / Reach out and express yourself naturally Bridge 3: Discover what has been lacking in your life / Reach out and grab onto something new / Time never waits for anyone / Reach out and create new memories Chorus: Life is full of simple pleasures / Unexpected and greatly rewarding / Cherish simple pleasures / The fragility of passion surrounds Written by B. (Sunday, May 25, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Breaking News Verse 1: They tried to put you on the six o'clock stories / But you protested and others helped you / They scrambled to invent new lies / Others will believe them in time / Others will believe them in time / Whatever is trending / Whatever's gone viral / Will be shown repeatedly to all / The owners and the directors will decide / Every thing that's placed in front of your eyes / Every thing that's placed in front of your eyes Verse 2: A platter of issues they want you to digest / Open your hearts and minds and wallets / If you're hungry to be told what you want to hear / Then the alphabet soup is comfort food / Then the alphabet soup is comfort food / Old is new and new is old / Being well-informed is as important as gold / Narratives are crafted and sold / Debate rages on about what we're being told / Debate rages on about what we're being told Bridge 1: Your fancy degrees and your coiffed hair / Will get you closer to being a millionaire / Read the Teleprompter and convince us / That what you say is what you believe / That what you say is what you believe Bridge 2: Your fancy degrees and your high heeled shoes / Will get you closer to being an icon / Gather the information and convince us / That what you report on is what you believe / That what you report on is what you believe Chorus: Ripped to shreds / Hot off the presses / Twizzler effect / Breaking news / Live and exclusively mainstream / Musical chairs and glorified cheerleaders / Sheeplelism and talking heads / Breaking news Written by B. (Thursday, June 26, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 The Kick Inside Verse 1: Beginning of something / Delicate and slowly growing / New and original / Continuing the cycle / Precious and always forming / Commonplace and popular / Enjoying a moment / Beautiful and always real / With yourself or someone else / Dreaming wide awake / Different and slowly growing / Confident and optimistic Verse 2: Upside down, right side up / Counter-clockwise, counter-culture / Lemons out of lemonade / Breakdown, build up / Love and hate and indifference / Everything old is new again / Eyes wide shut, open-minded / Uncommon, extraordinary / Always hiding in plain sight / Alone, not lonely / Over, under, swinging around / Pushing past many limits Verse 3: Half-empty, half-full / Perception versus reality / Complexities of life / Winning when losing / Matters of perspective / Who you are and what you won't do Chorus: The kick inside / Moments which keep us alive / As the world keeps on turning / As time marches on / As the sun rises and as the sun sets / The kick inside will keep us alive Written by B. (Tuesday, July 15, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Weightlifting Verse 1: This isn't the land of milk and honey / Almost everyone is struggling just to survive / They'd be lucky if they thrived / Never full and always wanting more / Picking up crumbs off the dirty floor / Being germ-free is a luxury Verse 2: When your greatest enemy is yourself / You need all the help that you can get / Attaining peace of mind is always challenging / There's an imbalance between mind and heart / Conflicting emotions can rip you apart / What you feel is not how you should be / You can't decide if you should run and hide / It may be better to go along for the ride / Your highest highs could overshadow your lowest lows / Playing games is juvenile, you have to be mature / Addressing complexities can make you more confused / Your soul is something you wish you could control Chorus 1: It's difficult to come to terms with your reality / Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with Chorus 2: You develop numbness through your experiences / Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with / Energy is fleeting just like happiness / Every ounce of it is as precious as clean water / Sometimes you're so tried, you would rather quit / Than continue to deal with pain and misery / Ending it all is more than a dream / You can persevere if you can concentrate / On creating a relationship with yourself / And by strengthening your soul Chorus 3: It's difficult to overcome challenges on your own / Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with Written by B. (Thursday, July 10, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Lover Come Back At first sight, you were curious about me / You were unsure if I was sane or crazy Some say that I am bold / Others just point and stare / I'm comfortable in my own skin and I'm adventurous / What you saw appealed to you / And you acted accordingly We spoke the same language / I got the message loud and clear / No games, no hesitation / You started the conversation / After exchanging a few words, it was quite evident / That I was more interesting than I appeared to be We talked about our careers / We talked about our interests / And the dreaded subject of family / We're navigating through this chaotic world / But we take the time to enjoy simple pleasures As I'm sitting down right next to you / You firmly grab a hold of me and squeeze / The instant connection we formed / Didn't dissipate throughout the night You wanted me to follow you after you left / I don't like to gossip / And when others do, I pay no attention / Let me go with you You lit up a cigarette even knowing it's bad for your health / You said "I can stop. I can quit." / As you inserted another one in your mouth / You could have kissed me instead / Why didn't you? We generated extreme heat on a humid night / I wish we had more time / To experience more of each other / Time is rarely on our side At first glance, you were curious about me / Lover, come back Written by B. (Saturday, July 5, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ghaw2007 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 Take Me To The Disco Verse 1: Loosen up naturally / Like me that way / Glad about it / Sweet and simple / Everyone deserves music / Music for your neighbourhood / Something old, something new / Lights and shadows / Nude dimensions / Moving cities / East to west and back again / Friends and lovers / Love and dancing / So good together / Dreams of passion Verse 2: Shockwave of kisses / Wrapped in rainbows / How sweet the sound / Simply delicious / Bodies that matter / Shake it all about / Foggy highway / The moon and Antarctica Bridge: Only the good parts / Moment to moment / On wings of a dove / Beyond a dream / It's getting better / Across a crowded room / Finally alone with you Chorus: Take me to the disco / The night is calling for me / I'm tired of being stuck in the suburbs / All things bright and beautiful appeal to me / I want to travel the world / Through dance and sensation / Take me to the disco Written by B. (Wednesday, July 30, 2014) Copyright 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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