1. |
Close to One
04:14
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I wish it would be nicer outside
When the wind was blowing and your face was glowing, alright
We’re swallowed by the dark and unknown
But together we’re home warmer by the hot stone
Lead-in:
By the fire sitting underneath the stars
Flames reflecting off the face of my guitar
I’m lying down
Chorus:
Sitting by the fire it’s close to one now
Echoing past shadows, Amy Winehouse
There’s a shattered glass, it got there somehow,
And I know it’s only close to one now
But I’m not sleepy in this lounge
I’m dedicated to the unknown
I’m a nomad outgrown by my unfortunate home
This moment just instilled in my mind
Let the beauty unwind as unforgiving time goes on
Chorus
And “maybe” is the new word as of lately
Maybe moving on is just a saying.
“Maybe” is the new word as of lately
Maybe we should just stay by the fire so I don’t have to go
Chorus
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2. |
You Will
03:33
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Scene changes
Across the faces of our loose-leaf pages
Who knows what will happen to these memories,
If I’d know you seem familiar in my sixties
Or hopefully much sooner
Lead-in:
But time will change and rearrange
The thoughts inside of our worried brains
We’ll keep on going to the same old place,
We’ll keep on doing the same old things
Chorus
So today I will come clean,
I’ll break the wires of that old routine
Sit awake, see the sun glistening
Realize you will always love me
You will always love me, you will.
New resumes
In quiet rooms with plastic bouquets
I thought it would be simple moving along
But maybe I’m wrong,
Until I find a moment when I think
This could be right.
Chorus
And I think that maybe this is right
‘Cause in the future you’re all that I find
You’ll be my new home, show me what to do
And I’ll just keep working while I think of you.
Chorus
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3. |
Blood Moon
04:06
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Closer than supposed to be,
Casually in a state of wonder
We ask ourselves, “what will be?”
Closer than the palm trees
Shadowing the concrete,
Surrounded by the lovely question
“What will be?”
Lead-in:
Oh, what will be
If you would stay with me?
Chorus:
You are brighter than the blood moon to my right hand side,
The camera only sees the darkling night
The overcast is clouding out my lost mind and I’m wondering,
What if I came back?
If I came back, tell me you would say that
Everything is different now you’ve got someone to look at
Chilly with a fickle breeze
Wandering away but minds so close
Oh, what will be?
Nicer than the warmer seas
Louder than the ocean on the beach
Oh, what will be?
Chorus
Sleep is a burden
When my mind is wrapped around such silly little things
But, oh, the thoughts that are not so pleasantly
In my mind are the ones of
What will be
Chorus
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4. |
Exactly
04:34
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You were already known
Without a wealth
‘Cause you’re always so kind
Like no one else
You would risk everything
And you’re my help
Just so I don’t have to roam
All by myself
Lead-in:
You could see the world (x8)
Chorus:
You know exactly who to be
You know exactly what to see
You know exactly where to go
You know exactly who to know
It’s like you had come straight from above
Just to show us how great is your love
You would lift them all up
Before they fell
Only in your presence
I just want to dwell
You keep us in mind
And you keep us well
Not even a book could cover
What you have to tell!
Lead-in, Chorus
You were designed to be amazing (x3)
Chorus
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5. |
You Waited
04:51
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Whenever bad things happen
You use them for good
And I had wandered sometimes
Way more than I should
Chorus
But you waited for me,
You Waited.
You waited for me
I came back you see
‘Cause you waited for me,
You waited
Like light you overcome the
Darkness closing in
‘Cause when I’m with you
I’m happier than I’ve been
Chorus
And picture this, the gates are open
When all is lost and all is broken
You pick me up, say “you’re not over;
I wish that you had come back sooner!”
You are perfect
I don’t know how quite to word it
You are perfect
All my time you so deserve it
Can you imagine that love?
You waited for me.
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6. |
Quiet Life
05:22
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Water falling down
Off the edge of the sky
Leaves are shivering
On the pavement outside
In pale moonlight
The sun it hides away,
Doesn’t dare just to try
The neighbors stay inside
And turn down all the lights,
A quiet life
Lead-in:
And I keep waiting
But it keeps on raining,
So I’ll just close my eyes
‘Til the morning light
Chorus:
It’ll be alright if I stay inside
See the stars tonight as they fill the sky
Flaming candlelight keeps me warm at night,
Here’s our lullaby in a quiet life
It’s hard to keep in touch,
But it’s been on my mind
But you’re far away
And I just don’t know why
It’s hard to try
I hope you’re doing well,
It seems you’re doing alright
And I realize
It’s just one of those nights,
A quiet life.
Lead-in, Chorus
If it means anything at all
I think about
All the pictures on the wall
You’re in now
It’s been stormy all day
All around,
So I’ve closed the window pane
It’s quiet now
Chorus
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7. |
Who Knew
05:02
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Chorus:
Who knew that the past could come back?
Who knew I would see you again?
Who knew you would be so lovely,
Who knew?
It’s been a year or maybe two,
And here I am across from you
I say, “Hello, how’s it been?
I wonder how you’re doing.”
You’re doing well, you’re by the beach
You love it there by the sea.
I say, “That’s great, so glad to see
That you’re alive and happy.”
Lead-in
You said, “Say hi to your family.”
I say, “Okay,” and it’s clear to see
We’re both so grown up
Chorus
And in the future, maybe soon
We’ll catch a show or get some food
We’ll spend the day on the sand
Remembering the time that’s passed
Or maybe not, we’ll just go home
A road away and never know
How we got on with our lives
And just leave it at goodbye
Chorus
Charming days I hope that
Someday you’ll be back
Treat me right and bring me
Friends I haven't seen
Summer days, I hope that
Someday you”ll be back
Bring me songs so soothing
From the past to tease me
Chorus
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8. |
The View
03:29
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I’m not trying to test you
Confused and immature
I’ve never left you
I’m just sending a little note
In regards to my lonely view
The view is pretty
It’s light on the horizon
I can see your crafting
On the painted yellow sky
Lead-in
And I’m looking out the window
Where the clouds are at eye level
And I’m wondering
Will I make it out alright?
Chorus:
Send me something to clear my mind,
To tell me that I’ll turn out fine
And that you will not forget
That this is your home
And to know that
I am not alone
I’m scared the streets will
Catch me when I jump
The birds will laugh as
I become more undone
And I know in the pitfall
You are waiting for me
A gust of wind to
Carry me on its wings
Lead-in, Chorus
Happy little views
On a square I see the news
Of what becomes of your love.
Lonely little views
On a pedestal look out the window
To see the people just like me
Chorus
I am not alone.
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9. |
Speak
03:31
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I am in your house,
Speak to me.
I am in your words,
Speak to me.
In the doubt I have found,
Speak to me.
I am part of your vow,
Speak to me.
Chorus
Speak, speak
Speak to me.
In a quiet room,
You would hear my plea
Speak to me.
Chorus
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10. |
Curious
03:13
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It’s really nice outside
The sky is glorified
Light on the mountainside
It’s easy to walk by
When I see a stranger
I wonder what they like,
What they believe inside
I’m curious to find,
Chorus:
To find out about life,
And only God knows why
Some things exist,
But I am so curious
Tell me all you know
I dream in satellites
Outside this place and time
I think of the divine
And what is really mine
I wonder what you like
And what you feel inside
These thoughts they fill my mind
And make me want to sometime,
Chorus
Tell me all you know,
Show me where to go
Tell me yes or no
Show me where to go.
Because when I’m alone
Will you bring me home
To find out about life
Chorus
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11. |
The Night is Over
04:27
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In picture’s past
I roam to last
The longing of today
Empty rooms
And left cocoons
Have had their glory days
And as I close my eyes
I hear my simple mind say
The night is over now
The night is over now
And I wonder how
All the lights turned out
The morning sun
Has had its run
Above this little room
I left to see,
And left the key
To where I had worries few
And with my heavy mind
I tell those days goodbye
The night is over now
The night is over now
And I wonder how
I got this much older now
When the night was over
This lullaby kept on playing over
‘Til the sunrise
Now that I am older
I can’t deny that the sky is smaller
When time goes by
The night is over now
The night is over now
And I wonder how
The streets are colder now,
I got this much older now
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12. |
Gatherings
04:18
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Pastel bows, bouquet arrangers
Hidden years we now discuss
As I stay by my sister, strangers
Come wide-eyed and say to us,
“You two look so related
You’re beautifully created
And happy you should be.”
Among the fuss and social dangers,
I shy away, but face defeat
As I talk ‘bout the future, strangers
Nicely start advising me,
“You should get educated,
My daughter’s graduated
And maybe you can be too.”
Venturing past speculators
I think to go out on a limb
As I talk to a mister, strangers
Eavesdrop as I say to him,
“You’re beautifully created
You should be serenaded,
And maybe you’ll see me.”
Canopies in candlelight cast
Shadows ‘cross the hardwood floor
Dancing makes the music last, it’s more
Lovely than I’ve seen before
I’m hardly concentrated
It’s all beautifully created
And maybe it was meant for me
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Megan Steinke San Jose, California
Megan Steinke is an independent singer/songwriter, versatile musician, and composer from San Jose, CA.
Her music reflects her jazzy and acoustic influences, as she sings from her personal and spiritual experience.
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