1. |
Prove It
04:05
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Verse
In a pair of pumps and jeans (whoa, yeah)
She makes the little boys dream (whoa, yeah)
But they won't say a word (no, oh)
She hasn't already heard (whoa, yeah)
Chorus
And while I understand the appeal
She's so much more than hips and heels
Somehow I've got to let her know
I'm not just putting on a show
If she would only let her guard down
I would prove it to her now.
Verse
She thinks she knows my mind (whoa, yeah)
And though she might be right (whoa, yeah)
She missed the important part (Oh yeah)
She needs to know my heart (Oh oh oh yeah)
Chorus
And while I understand the reserve
You just don't want to get hurt
I'm trying to stand out in the crowd
Can't you hear me screaming your name out
If you would only let your guard down
I would prove it to you now
Bridge
I would do everything
in my power to prove that I love
Beyond the shadow of a doubt
And hope you feel the same
But if you don't that's okay
'cause then I'd never have to wonder
If you ever felt that way
About me, about me.
Chorus
And while I understand the reserve
You just don't want to get hurt
I'm trying to stand out in the crowd
Can't you hear me screaming your name out
If you would only let your guard down
I would prove it to you now
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2. |
Black Mark
04:22
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Verse
It's a black mark
On your record
A demerit point
In the ledger
And it can't be erased
Although it's just a mistake
It's a black mark
Verse
It might be smart to reconsider
Something sweet, can turn bitter
It’s just a moment in time
That you cannot rewind
And leaves a black mark
Chorus
I'm trying to prove to you
There is a new truth
But when we get down to the heart
There's a black mark
Verse
Let down you’re guard and you’ll regret it
These are the words of wisdom that keep us protected
I can’t say it’s a flaw
The only thing that they saw
Was a black mark
Bridge
We always talk about second chances
But I only seem to go from bad to worse
The funny thing about second chances
When they realize
You've been penalized
Do you ever get the first
Hoo
Chorus
I'm trying prove to you
There is a new truth
But every time we get down to the heart
And now you look right through
When I talk to you
So though it's faded it still leaves a scar
It's a black mark
It's a black mark....
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3. |
Playin' It Cool
04:09
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Verse
And I know best
Keep your cards close to your chest
'cause you lay them down, you might not be the winner
And I know that
You wanted more in fact
But I froze you out. Now there's just one for dinner
Chorus
Playin' it cool
Like an icecream on a summer sidewalk
What a fool
Didn't think it through I know that's my fault
What to do
Is the question but I don't have an answer
But it's not playin' it cool
Verse
Gotta hold back
‘cause you’re vulnerable to attack
And when that table turns, you know the milk’s a spiller
I’m afraid of being the only one in love
‘cause when you poor it out, the emptiness is killer
Chorus
Playin' it cool
Like an icecream on a summer sidewalk
What a fool
Didn't think it through I know that's my fault
What to do
Is the question but I don't have an answer
But it's not playin' it cool
Bridge
You can't avoid the pain
The sunshine or the rain
So you might as well get on with it
There's nothing to be gained
Chorus
Playin' it cool
Like an icecream on a summer sidewalk
What a fool
Didn't think it through I know ...
What to do
Is the question but I don't have an answer
But it's not playin' it cool
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4. |
Time For Letting Go
04:20
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Verse
I'm tired of waiting by the phone
Tired of making excuses for not moving on
Fair is fair, and enough is enough
But is it ever enough, ever enough,
When you're in love
Chorus
Love's not bought or sold
It's not predictable
You just never know it's coming
Or when it's gonna go
And it takes its toll
It's just a constant struggle
Do you find a way to hang on
Or is it time for letting go
Verse
I keep coming back to you
Time after time
It'll be better this time
Just wanna live that lie
I can't quit you, no matter how I try
'cause quittin' is tough
Oh yes it is,
When you're in love
Chorus
Love's not bought or sold
It's not predictable
You just never know it's coming
Or when it's gonna go
And it takes its toll
It's just a constant struggle
Do you find a way to hang on
Or is it time for letting go
Bridge
I don't know what it is about you
But you hold the key to my heart and my soul
I don't know who I'd be without you
But something less
Someone else
Hollow
Chorus
Love's not bought or sold
It's not predictable
You just never know it's coming
Or when it's gonna go
And it takes its toll
It's just a constant struggle
Do you find a way to hang on
Or is it time for letting go
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5. |
Fast Car
03:44
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Verse
Going down the highway with the needle in red
Still waters deep and I'm way over my head
I'm passing cars like they were standing still
The only question is a question of will
Pre-chorus
Are we leaving in the morning
Squeal the tires and lean into the horn
Chorus
Come on and get in
And we'll keep driving
To the horizon
Come on. Let's go
It's not a question
Of which direction
And like the night sky loves the stars
I will love you in this fast car
Verse
Look at that machinery in the mid-day sun
Hit the open road and let those horses run
It's not a race so there's no way to lose
So many people want to be in our shoes
Pre-chorus
Are we leaving in the morning
Squeal the tires and lean into the horn
Chorus
Come on and get in
And we'll keep driving
To the horizon
Come on. Let's go
It's not a question
Of which direction
And like the night sky loves the stars
I will love you in this fast
Bridge
Things will start to become clear
When we put the baggage in the rear-view mirror
This is our one chance to survive
So baby let's just get in the car and drive
Chorus
Come on and get in
And we'll keep driving
To the horizon
Come on. Let's go
It's not a question
Of which direction
And like the night sky loves the stars
I will love you in this fast
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6. |
Appreciated
03:53
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Verse
Caught behind hostile enemy lines
It's just a matter of time before they find me
I've got to look like one of them
Like a chameleon, blend into the scenery
Chorus
I kinda like it here
I've grown accustomed to the fear
Right now the weather is cold and wet
But that makes the summer appreciated
Verse
I'd like to say to hell with them all
But what would it solve, where would it leave me
The word of the day is compromise
But a word to the wise
That slope is slippery
Chorus
But I kinda like it here
I've grown accustomed to the beer
Right now the weather is cold and wet
But that makes the summer appreciated
I kinda like it here
Though I'm forcing smiles and suppressing tears
Right now the weather is cold and wet
But that makes the summer appreciated
Appreciated
Coda
It's hard to be careful
It's easy to be careless
The machine is relentless
Complacency my mistress
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7. |
If It Takes All Night
03:58
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Verse
I know that you
You've got your own agenda
I'm not tryin' to make you something your not
Or the great pretender
It's going to start a fight
Chorus
But if it takes all night to get through to you
Baby that's what I'm gonna do
So much water under the bridge
And so much life left to live
And I know it's painful, but it's true
I'm sorry I'm hurting you
But I'm leaving you
Verse
I know that you
You'd rather talk than listen
When I'm saying something that you don't want to hear
But the truth was missing
I've got to set it right
Chorus
So if it takes all night to get through to you
Baby that's what I'm gonna do
So much water under the bridge
And so much life left to live
And I know it's painful, but it's true
I'm sorry I'm hurting you
But I'm leaving you
Bridge
Don't look for a solution
This was our evolution
And there's nothing we can say
To make it okay
To make it okay
Chorus
So if it takes all night to get through to you
Baby that's what I'm gonna do
So much water under the bridge
And so much life left to live
And I know it's painful, but it's true
I'm sorry I'm hurting you
But I'm leaving you
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Nigel Barnes/The Puppy Sale Toronto, Ontario
The Puppy Sale is a rock band formed in Toronto in 2019. I’ve had a great time recording my new 2020 EP, A Long Road. It’s
100% Can Con! (M, A, P, L).
My influences range from Bill Withers and James Taylor, to more rock/pop influences like, Bad Company, Badfinger, XTC and Elvis Costello and many more.
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