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Good As Gold
06:59
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2. |
Radio (live)
02:52
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Ellen Defoe
03:52
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Grey Autumn Film
02:50
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Red Dirt Blues
03:05
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Well, I'm twitchin' in the kitchen washin' what's left of my baby down.
I said I'm twitchin' in the kitchen washin' what's left of my baby down.
I caught her doin' bad things and put her in the ground.
I caught her takin' money and runnin' it uptown
I said I caught her stealin' all my money and runnin' it uptown.
She was givin' it to some love doctor and had him bed her down
Well, now don't you try to find her 'cause I hid her real good.
You try to understand me, I did it like I should.
You know if you's in my shoes you'd do it if you could
So now I'm walkin' out my back door and packin' that red dirt down.
I said I'm walkin' out my back door and packin' that red dirt down.
And what couldn't fit in that dark grave got fed all to the hound.
Well, I'm twitchin' in the kitchen washin' what's left of my baby down.
I said I'm twitchin' in the kitchen washin' what's left of my baby down.
I caught her doin' bad things and put her in the ground.
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Painless Way Out
04:24
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You may not understand the words I'm saying
But you damn sure know the meaning that I'm laying down
Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me.
When cornered you display your darkest demons
and contradict your Holy Roman "Truth"
Only Heaven isn't calling, and the sky isn't falling
But between you and me and the Trinity there is nowhere I belong
I just came in to tell you I'm something you're better without
And between me and you and the devil's due there is nothing you did wrong
All I need now is a drink and a painless way out
You've been to friends and enemies and in-laws
who call my bluff with whimsy, rhyme, and reason
All they have is pocket wisdom
Put my hands on the pistol
But between you and me and the Trinity there is nowhere I belong
I just came in to tell you I'm something you're better without
And between me and you and the devil's due there is nothing you did wrong
All I need now is a drink and a painless way out
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Violet
04:49
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I saw you on the dance floor with a violet in your hand,
Like a movie queen in a bedroom scene or just lying there in the sand.
Music in all of your screams,
Daylight in all of your dreams.
Maybe there'll be thunder and lightning in your bed,
Kitchen floors and bedroom doors, and a looming thought of dread
10 hours down on my knees
To give you whatever you please,
Just hope they don't send it overseas
Could you be the blanket that would cover me for now?
My winter snow for your summer glow, we could make it work somehow.
Keep autumn and spring on the run,
And always at the barrel of a gun,
Then ride off in the setting sun
Baby dolls in a sleeping bag, they can keep you up all night,
Do you ever get the sense that none of this is right?
You've asked me now twice to go.
Is there something you want me to know,
But you're keeping it on the down-low?
I saw you on the dance floor with a violet in your hand.
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8. |
Truth Be Told
02:28
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We lost ourselves on the way
Like children far too long out to play
Maybe you won't remember my name
But yours is such a permanent stain
We kept our hands to ourselves
Placed intentions high on the shelf
Silk and lavender hug your frame
and men who won't again be the same
I've tried to reach you at home
by pigeon, telegram, telephone
Still nothing seems to be getting through
Still writing verse to memories of you
Jesus, let the time take its' toll
on fools who never seem to let go
Truth be told and truth be tossed
from mouths where memory is the cost
Copyright 2019. Brian Jin Music
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What makes you want to do right?
Is the the shadow of desire? Is it the light of your fire?
What keeps you awake at night?
Is it the waxing of the moon? Is it that I might be there soon?
We lie awake in darkness delegating choice
and stood for what the other never was willing to...
make some noise
Will you not come when I'm calling?
Will you not open up your door? Will you not show me a little more?
What makes you keep me from stalling?
Is it your element of surprise? Is it the twinkle in your eyes?
And you always did take such a private joy
in fooling all of those you'd lay to waste when you'd
make some noise
What makes me return to your side?
Is it your heart which stands the test? Is it the rising of your chest?
How does this end? Where will we stand?
There is no precedent of late, and there is none to anticipate.
But we lie in pieces on the floor like broken toys
Scared to move for fear that we could...
make some noise.
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10. |
A Film Noir
03:31
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One night I thought I heard screaming
In a cold fright I must have been dreaming
when I saw you
By a porch light shy, hungry, and grinning
like a Cheshire Cat humming and spinning
In the morning are you forgetting?
In the morning are you vanishing?
Days go by and nobody sees you
Did someone not mean to tease you?
Where you're hiding nobody shoves you
Where you're lying everyone loves you.
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11. |
Broken Honey
04:54
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We're not sleeping in
We're not sleeping in
We're not sleeping in
Got a feeling
Angel skin is warm
and you got it on
it won't do no harm
if we satisfy
Oh, if we satisfy
You could come with me
You could come with me
You could come with me
in the evening
We could stay inside
Let it go with time
while we coincide
with each other
oh, with each other
You might have to leave
You might have to leave
You might have to leave
by the morning
I hate to see you go
I hate to see you go
I hate to see you go
in the storming
Someone made you swell
Someone made you swell
Someone made you swell
in the belly
Promise not to tell
Tell me you won't tell
Promise not to tell
Broken Honey
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12. |
Stakeout In Frenchtown
05:10
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Nope
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13. |
Damaged Goods
04:08
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14. |
Mike, It’s a Megaphone
02:21
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Sticking my head up when the air is clear
So I know which way to steer the conversation,
cancellation, outrage or fear
What do I mean?
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
Keeping up with what to purge is what I do
So everyone can think like me and you
Put the nonbelievers in the disbelieving gulag
for eternity.
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
We've come so far from the ancient ooze
I hope you were born in the same size shoes
Are we still allowed to play "Red Dirt Blues?"
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
I used to have a mic, now it's a megaphone
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15. |
Far To Roam
06:15
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Black Haired Lady Singer
04:54
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I sit at the Corner Bar
And watch the lady singer
With the black hair
And I love it so much
And when I go onstage
With my scissors
I go up there
And I cut it off
And the hair goes above my rear view mirror
I go back home
And I take a nap
And she comes by
And asks me why
And I just say
I just say
I just say
That I’ve got it
And you don’t
And you don’t
And someone can be jealous of me
I’m back at the Corner Bar
To watch the new lady singer
With the hair of gold
And I love it so much
And when I go onstage
With my scissors
I go up there
And what the hell?
It’s the black haired lady singer
With a wig on
With a wig on
On
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19. |
Break In Two
03:31
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20. |
Last Nashville Rose #1
03:19
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Amy's Song (live)
02:13
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24. |
Constellation
05:44
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Thirteen stars
Hang above
Tell your fortune
Seven beads
Lay against her
Costa Rican skin
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself out in space
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself looking through her face
She’s the oldest
Being to ever
Walk these lands
Orion and Pisces
Et al emblazoned
Across her hands
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself behind her wheel
You don’t know how it feels
To tell someone how you literally feel
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself in her gaze
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself in her way
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself in her grasp
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself with everything you ask
Colored powders
Mark the place
Where she lay
High powers
Came from the sun
To take her away
(Thirteen stars… she calls home)
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself with everything you want
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself with everything
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself with everything there is
You don’t know how it feels
To find yourself with everything
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25. |
Revolve
04:32
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Do you wish that time was on your side?
Do you wish you had somewhere to hide?
Well, don't forget to look around
at all the wonder you have found
and why else would the sky be blue?
Only to forgive what you do
Is this the good?
This is the good.
Then where's the bad?
Where's the bad?
There's none here to be had
So, you could be the one we're looking for
The one to give us something to explore
The violent forget peaceful times
The sinner doesn't know his crimes
He never once apologized
For every time he'd blink his eyes
Is this the bad?
This is the bad
Then where's the good?
Where's the good?
There's the good
Where's the good?
There's the good
Where? Where? Where? Where?
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
So, freedom is the right to stay the same
Survival is the willingness to change
Use yesterday to win tomorrow
If you're still burdened down with sorrow
Don't give life to what they say
'cause finding out will find a way
Is this the good?
This is the good
Then where's the bad?
Where's the bad?
Where's the bad?
Where's the bad?
Where? Where? Where? Where?
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
[break]
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
Oooo, we revolve around the center (evolve around the center)
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26. |
Carry The World
05:14
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Maybe you’ll see nothing
Maybe you’ll see flames
Maybe you’ll say something
Or scream away in pain
I’ve been my love
I’ve been my doubts
I’ve seen the city up in the clouds
I’ve given time
Of which I have none
I’ve tamed the beast on top of the sun
Maybe you’ll be sinner
Maybe you’ll be Saint
Maybe you’ll find something
Hidden in the paint
Fall on your knees
Spring in your step
Summer your body
Wintered to rest
I bring my last high
The most you can earn
The pennies you saved
The years that you burned
Maybe you’ll remember
Maybe you’ll regret
Maybe you’ll see coming
What you should forget
[instrumental break]
I rise from the ground
To bring you good news
How you receive it
Is for you to choose
Be kind to your brothers
Take care of your girls
Forget possessions
Carry the world
Maybe the sun rises
Maybe skies are blue
Maybe moonlight follows
What’s been chasing you
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Is that what we’re for?
Is it that we’re here to break it down?
Conversation’s over
Just like that before it began
Thrown away just like that
Blown away in moments flat
Have you found the words I’ve written
Something difficult to understand?
Nothing to be heard
But everything the subject of your reprimand
Keep it up, but keep it still
Don’t give in and lose your will
Stand to fight and dress to kill
Hold your own and hold my hand
Dazzling lights on you
Meaningless azure hue
Borrowing its’ something blue
Trading old for something true
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Brian Jin St. Louis, Missouri
Brian Jin is a band based in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Band members are:
Brian Kious -
vocals, guitars, keyboards, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, tin whistle, singing bowl
Casey Wollberg - vocals, guitar, percussion
Nick Kladky- vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, guitar
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