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It's High Time
05:48
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It's high time I paid a little more attention
It's high time I thought about trying to change direction
High time I took into consideration all the chances for my elevation and the simple thought that maybe I could take a chance for once an really go the distance.
It's high time I started to adjust my boundaries
It's high time I started seeing what’s around me
High time I stopped myself from doing things for evrybody else and started living for myself, and looking out for number one and maybe having fun while I do it.
Please, don't give me your opinions
I can make my own decisions
I'm forgiving all this happenstance, give me a chance, and I will surely learn a thing or two.
I've had enough, I can't continue.
It's high time I put the focus back on me
It's high time I put a little thought into my journey
High time I started living in the present not the past, my life is moving way too fast an all I do is give myself away to you.
To mine own self be true.
To mine own self be true.
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In September
04:41
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Stars provide the backdrop to the final days of summer.
Hope denies the pain inside, all doubts and fears in slumber
When we met we knew we'd run the risk,
Of never knowing when, we would meed again.
Seaside kisses, August wishes lost
In September.
The end of June brings love in bloom, reveals in fall
Our feelings fade as leaves change color
Memories linger at first frost, but love is lost in September
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Water Into Wine
05:52
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How can I tell you in this moment that I want to taste the essence that is you?
How you embody all the universal force that leaves me trembling at your feet
And if I came across a time that I might lose you
I’d surrender
I would toss my broken heart into the ocean
Open water, in the dark endless sea
Your conviction killing me
Am I insane the way I yearn to taste the bittersweet complexion of your lips?
And quench my hunger with your wine as red as blood that surges constant through my veins?
I am alive, I am alone and I am grieving
Never ending
Burning for your dark temptation, your aroma
Your sensation, your convictions like mine
Turning water into wine.
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4. |
The Letters on the Pages
04:59
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The never ending battle
Shutting off the light
Fighting off the voices
Never feeling right
No place she can run to
No where she can hide
The voices coming with her
On this bumpy ride
The letters on the pages
The pages in a book
Piling up around her
So fast she cannot look
She can’t find an answer
No matter how she tries
Staring at their faces
Weeding through their lies
Everyone has noticed
They don’t know what to say
They want to see her different
They have to look away
What could have happened?
What has gone so wrong?
No one wants to help you
When you don’t belong.
Her world is getting smaller
Her world is getting dark
She won’t leave her apartment
Her choices getting stark
She’s too afraid to listen
She’s shut everyone out
Her demons are around her
Tearing her apart.
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Baiao Em Minha Cabeca
03:08
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(Meant) For You
06:29
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Here in this moment, when I least expected it
I've found the answers to my hopes and prayers with you.
This song was meant for you, the one who knows my heart.
Words alone can not describe the way I feel.
My heart is meant for you, lovely you, with whom I share my nights, my days.
And I'm grateful the stars were aligned and I was meant for you.
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7. |
Everything I Love
05:01
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You are to me everything,
My life to be, everything,
When in my sleep you appear,
Fair skies of deep blue appear,
Each time our lips touch again,
I yearn for you, oh, so much again,
You are my favorite star,
My haven in heaven above
You are everything I love
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Right About Now
05:09
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When the world is wearing me down
And the wind is throwing its weight around
So cold, it blows right through me
I need your love
I sure could use your love
Right about now
They say every soul needs searching
But I just don't know where to begin
Give me something to go on
I need your love
I sure could use your love
Right about now
Now that it's late and I see things so clearly
Must be something
I can do I feel like calling but it's much too early for you
So I'm up here writing this song
But tonight the words have come out wrong
Think I'll just let my heart speak
I need your love
I sure could use your love
Right about now
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9. |
She Sings
07:18
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The Birthday Song
05:49
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A smile on your face, friends gathered ‘round
You’re never too old to be wearing a crown?
Thirty-three candles make no mistake
Smile for the cameras it’s never too late
Oh the people you’ve met and the places you’ve gone!
All the girls you grew up with have married and moved on
At last you’ve surrendered – who cares what they think?
You put down the worry, you put down the drink
So blow out your candles, you’re finally free
Happy birthday to me (instrumental)
Haunted by hostages and seeds that you sowed
The bodies you left by the side of the road
Surrender your demons, release your regrets
Make amends to all the people that you’ve ever met
You’ve taken the actions; you’ve gathered the facts
You’ve built up a stash of esteemible acts
This is all you ever wanted, can’t you see?
Happy birthday to me.
You’re a big girl now. You’re a big girl now.
You’ve taken the actions; you’ve gathered the facts
You’ve built up a stash of esteemable acts
This is all you ever wanted, can’t you see?
Happy birthday to me.
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11. |
Got The Time
04:31
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Wake up, got another day to get through now
Got another man to see
Got to call him on the telephone
Got to find a piece of paper
Sit down, got another letter to write
Think I'll got to get the letter just right
There's a ringing on the telephone
Oh no, got to write a little later
No such day as tomorrow, only one two three go!
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head
If I tell you what I'm doing today
Will you shut up and get out of my way?
Someone asked me what the time is,
I don't know
Only know I gotta go now
No time - trying to get a watch repaired
No time - never got a thing to wear
Hear the ringin' of the telephone no no
Hear a ringin' in my head now
No such thing as tomorrow, only one two three go!
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head
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When people keep repeating
That you'll never fall in love
When everybody keeps retreating
But you can't seem to get enough
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart
When everything feels all over
Everybody seems unkind
I'll give you a four-leaf clover
Take all worry out of your mind
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart, to your heart
I have the only key to your heart
I can stop you falling apart
Try today you'll find this way
Come on and give me a chance to say
Let my love open the door
It's all I'm living for
Release yourself from misery
There's only one thing gonna set you free
That's my love
When tragedy befalls you
Don't let it drag you down
Love can cure your problems
You're so lucky I'm around
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart
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Brenda Earle Stokes New York, New York
Brenda Earle Stokes is a Canadian pianist, vocalist, composer and educator based in NYC. She has fused her passion for jazz with a curiosity for Brazilian music, Music Theater and singer-songwriters. She performs internationally as a leader and sideman and has released four critically-acclaimed albums as a leader, which feature her original compositions and her unique takes on popular music. ... more
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