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A FOGGY NIGHT
04:02
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A foggy night, the endless freeway
The empty freeway, almost alone
The gig is over, somebody's party
Everyone's dancin', havin' a good time
Home to my darling, straight and true
Two in the morning, indigo blue
The moon is risen, the streets are misty
Back streets of Brunswick, silent and cold
Sort out some music for the long drive home
The new Kurt Vile is mesmerising
Home to my darling, straight and true
Two in the morning, indigo blue
Patterns are merging, white line it flows
Like an autobahn, like a ship at sea
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SIMPLE MEN
04:42
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Simple men need simple themes
Simple lives, simple dreams
Get a job, take a pretty wife
Pave your way to a better life
One, one plus two, two plus three, three plus four
Must be more
Grand illusion, time is slipping away
Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round
Seeds of doubt start creeping in
Open doors start closing
Look around, the kids have grown
Father, husband, carpenter but what lurks within?
One, one plus two, two plus three, three plus four
Must be more
Grand illusion, time is slipping away
Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round
Make a will, plan your death
A stack of unpaid bills steals your last breath
The wind it blows, the sun it shines
Birds are singing out beyond the power lines
Grand illusion, time is slipping away
Blind delusion, the earth is spinning round and round
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DON'T FREEZE ME OUT
04:28
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I'm laying here missing you
Something's gone astray and I don't know what to do
Another messy weekend
Just passing nods across a crowded room
Hey, did you watch the game and how was your dad?
Watch a movie, write a song, get some sun, pass the time
Til I see you again
Don't freeze me out, don't take me down
It's just a misunderstanding
Walking round the house but I don't get far
You're always on my mind
In the mirror, start to shave
Behind the simplest tasks, you're always there
Why don't you just come around?
Why don't you just call me up?
Don't freeze me out, don't take me down
It's just a misunderstanding
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ONE WORD
05:05
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The local saloon, the passing parade
Eyes on the prize, hopes start to fade
Feeling no love, feeling no pain
Glasses are raised, no need to explain
Stand up the back, watch what goes on
Don't get involved, don't come on too strong
They've hurt you before, no need for trust
Keep your trap shut, don't give them a crust
One word is all it takes
One word, a heart can break
One move, you've come so far, it's give and take
Heart starts to beat, words start to slur
Follow her down, the lights are a blur
One kiss, it's so close, as the music plays on
Just one more wine, the night's getting long
Last drinks are served, time's running out
Make your move now, but where do you start?
Everyone's gone, the sun starts to rise
Wasting away, your eyes on the prize
One word is all it takes
One word, a heart can break
One move, you've come so far, it's give and take
Sleep through the day, keep to yourself
Time all heals all wounds, you've only yourself
A vague sense of unease, a strong sense of guilt
Follows you round, a fortress is built
One word is all it takes
One word, a heart can break
One move, you've come so far, it's give and take
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CITY LIGHTS
04:05
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Man, look at those city lights
Far above the trestle bridge
And the foggy form of Eureka
Are we feeling lucky tonight?
The planes land silently
And the ghosts of ANA boys
The dirt bikes rust in the creek below
Where in the hell does that train line lead anyway?
City lights, city lights, far away
Down there, first kisses
And jokes I never understood
Down there, small moments of glory
Etched like a turning point in the epic novel of my life
The novel of my life
City lights, city lights, far away
The distinctive beauty
And the unforgettable sound
Of an HD Holden going past
Ah, sweet memory, blast me from my sleep
City lights, city lights, far away
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BALL OF CONFUSION
04:44
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Ball of confusion, the power of one
Truth or illusion, don't stare at the sun
The cards are stacked, the aces are high
This game is for losers, it's do it's die
Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world
Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world
Morning has broken, the table is set
Guests are arriving, feeling okay
Conversation is flowing, it's all going well
Time to relax, it's not heaven or hell
Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world
Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world
Out in the backyard, the evening is warm
Nerves start to twitch, so true to form
Find an excuse, say your goodbyes
You long for escape, you wish you know why
Keep you chin up, it's not a perfect world
Let your guard down, it's not a perfect world
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Jack Howard Melbourne, Australia
Jack Howard played trumpet with Hunters and Collectors and for the last 20 years, he's been releasing his own highly- regarded music. Along the way, he's also played with The Living End, The Violent Femmes, Rodriguez and a host of others. In 2017, Jack toured the world with Midnight Oil as their trumpeter/multi-instrumentalist. He released his memoirs, Small Moments Of Glory in 2019. ... more
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