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Verse 1
Finished work and I thought about you as I made way back home
I started thinking that maybe I should try and call you on the phone
You might not believe me when I try to tell you how I feel
But at least it would be real
At least it would be real
Verse 2
And in the daytime I can distract myself with what I have to do
But in the evening the silence torments me and the pain is so surreal
I got me thinking that maybe this love you’d never feel
But at least it would be real
At least it would be real
Verse 3
The moments slowly moving drifting in to places far to reach
It don’t seem fair though the cruelty of it all but who am I to preach
But if you’d only let down the barriers with a kiss our loved I’d Seal
And at Least it would be real
At least it would be real
Written by John R McIntyre
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2. |
Seduction
05:10
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Verse 1
I saw you standing there in the corner of the room
And as your eyes met mine I can't explain what I went through
I didn't know your name but you were staring back at me
And I knew right then until we talked I could not leave
Verse 2
As you approached you took my hand on to the floor
I didn't know what it was but I knew I wanted more
And as your lips passed mine I lost all space and time
The only thing I knew was I had to make you mine
Chorus
(It's Seduction)
I need to taste your lips
I want to feel your kiss
I want you skin on skin
I want to feel your sin
Until you start to shake
And no more can you take
And there's nothing left to do
But lay down and worship you
Verse 3
We spent the whole night naked Champagne and Parton in the tub
Purple lights on the ceilingoutline us as we be making love
And as you let your hair down and move your hips from side to side
I didn't have much more to give you
Cause I was hypnotised
Verse 4
You Know I want you girl got this hunger deep inside
Cause you've been given me all the things that Ive been denied
It's like an addiction that you've been fixing every time we touch
I can't stop now cause I want it all to much
Chorus
(It's Seduction)
I need to taste your lips
I want to feel your kiss
I want you skin on skin
I want to feel your sin
Until you start to shake
And no more can you take
And there's nothing left to do
But lay down and worship you
Chorus
(It's Seduction)
I need to taste your lips
I want to feel your kiss
I want you skin on skin
I want to feel your sin
Until you start to shake
And no more can you take
And there's nothing left to do
But lay down and worship you
Written by John R McIntyre
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3. |
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Verse 1
Just an honest account of life in transition
To help you better understand my current position
I’ll be alright
I’m aware it won’t be like it was
I moved on to a greater cause
And you were standing there
Praying for my ruination
Verse 2
Just an open letter to find something better
Just leave a reply and I’ll get back to you later
Don’t waste my time
I’ve been through too much shit before
So before you walk through my door
Realise I can’t be
More or less than you see
Verse 3
Just a message I’ve drafted to me when I’m younger
Don’t give up on yourself kid just feed on the hunger
It’ll be alright
Even when it rips at the seems
Always chase after you’re dreams
It’s better to die standing up
Than to live on your knees.
Bridge
I don’t regret decisions
I’m exactly where I should be right now
Even the complications
Worked out in the end somehow
Verse 4
Just an honest account of life in transition
To send a message 10 years future position
Cause I’m proud of you
I’m glad you gave all of your heart
I knew you wouldn’t fall apart
And found happiness too
Just like I knew that you would
Written by John R McIntyre
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4. |
Going uptown
02:39
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Verse 1
Jump in the taxi and give him the street
Pick up my best friend I've got to meet
These are the nights you really can't beat
Take us to Box down on Sauchiehall Street
Chorus
Two White Russians and tequila rose
To get us started I supposey
Stomping our feet to the beat of the band
Its gone better than I planned
Going uptown
Going uptown
Verse 2
My Best friend Amy she's one of the boys
We sort the girls in to preferable choice
She got a model a Phantom Rolls Royce
While I've been left with my Skoda of choice
Chorus
Two Jack n Coke and shots of sambuca
She got the stunner I got the puker
Holding her up at the taxi stand
This is not what I had planned
Verse 3
She got her her number and gave her a kiss
I sent mine home with a burger and chips
To the Casino to bet black or red
Until we stumble out at 6am
Chorus
Amy said this night has been a belter
As she hands me a drink and an Alka-Seltzer
Another night we'll do it over agin
Me and my best friend
Going uptown
Going uptown
Written by John R McIntyre
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5. |
Knowing you're mine
04:32
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Verse 1
I'm here you're here were the only ones to see it shine
I'm happy being here, please tell me you'll be mine
You look so beautiful I could tell you all the time
So no more questions just follow on down that line
And maybe you could be mine sometime
Chorus
Just the thought of being with you
I'll rest my head just knowing you're mine
Just the thought of letting you
Please tell me you'll be mine
Tell me you'll be mine
Verse 2
We stayed out late and we talked until the night was through
To the ones that surround us, not one moment just me and you
There's time you've looked at me and asked me is there no other way
But the day I stop loving you darling has got to be my dying day
Cause I can't live without you anymore
Chorus
Just the thought of being with you
I'll rest my head just knowing you're mine
Just the thought of letting you
Please tell me you'll be mine
Tell me you'll be mine
Chorus
Just the thought of being with you
I'll rest my head just knowing you're mine
Just the thought of letting you
Please tell me you'll be mine
Tell me you'll be mine
Written by John R McIntyre
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6. |
Above your station
04:06
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Verse 1
Did you think this little boy would just crumble to the ground.
Well I think not I’ll still strutting all around
Like Connor in the Octagon
I’m about to get it on
So welcome to the show
I hope you like the view
Cause you there’s nothing you can do
Now that me and you are through
So I’ll extend my sympathy
For trading great for mediocrity
Chorus
So move on little girl
Don’t be playing with the big boys
Cause you’re gonna find yourself out of of your depth, and drowning in regret
A backward step you should be taking
Cause it’s way above your station
And it won’t be to long
Before you realise what you lost
And feel the gravitas and the true cost
No more games you’ll be playing
Cause this is way above your station
Verse 2
Did you think my world would stop and I would come off worse
Staring at my picture as an effigy to curse
I have more fun now you are gone
From Sunrise till the dawn
And I don’t wish you any harm
You rarely cross my mind
It’s the best way to repay for all the times you were unkind.
Have a nice life I hope it’s fun
Try your best not to cheat on anyone
Chorus
So move on little girl
Don’t be playing with the big boys
Cause you’re gonna find yourself out of of your depth, and drowning in regret
A backward step you should be taking
Cause it’s way above your station
And it won’t be to long
Before you realise what you lost
And feel the gravitas and the true cost
No more games you’ll be playing
Cause this is way above your station
Bridge
There was a time when I had a need in you I’d bleed for you .
But you’re the cold hearted kind
I must have been out of my mind
Chorus
So move on little girl
Don’t be playing with the big boys
Cause you’re gonna find yourself out of of your depth, and drowning in regret
A backward step you should be taking
Cause it’s way above your station
And it won’t be to long
Before you realise what you lost
And feel the gravitas and the true cost
No more games you’ll be playing
Cause this is way above your station
Written by John R McIntyre
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7. |
That girl
05:35
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Verse 1
She don’t know what she do to me
I can’t think of nothing else yeah she surrounds me
Ain’t no denying that she looks real good
But I just wanna treat her right the way a real man should
Her laugh is so infectious and so I spend my days
Thinking about funny things to say
She don’t realise she’s beautiful in every single way
No other girl has made me feel this way
And I don’t know if this is where it ends
Could she ever see us as more than just friends
That girl
She brightens up darkest night with only a smile
You know I’d give everything just to hold her for only a while
She don’t know that she got me
What am I supposed to do
That girl don’t realise my love is true
Verse 2
Yeah we’ve been calling each other everyday
With the conversation flowing we got things to say
But now I’m trying to figure out where I stand
Could she every let me be her loving man
I can’t stop looking at her it’s perfection to the eye
If she ever looked at me that way I think I would die
And I’m not thinking with an underlying plan
Cause all I really wanna do is hold her hand
So should I tell her and hope that she stays
Or not take that chance that she’ll go away
Bridge
She’s all I dream before I close my eyes
I’m just hoping that she realise
Written by John R McIntyre
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8. |
Redwood
04:10
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Verse 1
The sunlight peering through the blind
Shines on my face to testify
Against the odds that I am still alive
And the taste of last nights whiskey
And the numbness on my brain
reminds me about just half the stuff I've survived
Bridge
I could complain about the current shape I'm in
But I know I only got myself to blame
And mores the pity that I don't do regret
No I'm never checking in to to hotel shame
Dust off my coat and find my boot
Take the slept in look right off my suit
Comb my hair and straighten up my frame
Never think about the night before
That shit don't mater anymore
We'll never be in yesteryear again
Chorus
Don't hold me back , Lord knows that I'm able
I'm going down to Redwood Where the girls are so fine
I sure would be delighted with your company if you could spare the time
Verse 2
The Jack in coarsing through my veins
And leaving all my morning pains
Like a one time lover leaving in the morning
And I didn't even need to try
As the waitress smiled, gave me the eye
And slipped her number to me without warning
Bridge
I could change get fixed and settle down
But the Neon lighted angles keep on calling
To rearrange and stop fooling around
Would require sacrifice and tables turning
But for now I'll play the game like I won't get a turn again
I'll put it all on red before the spin
Then paint the town with sheets of green
And leave the place in smithereens
And pray the Lord forgives me for my sins
Chorus
Don't hold me back , Lord knows that I'm able
I'm going down to Redwood Where the girls are so fine
I sure would be delighted with your company if you could spare the time
Written by John R McIntyre
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Verse 1
This was my time you were my goal
I put in my mind my heart and soul
But you never even looked my way
Or listened to a word I said
But Anyway the music played
Chorus
I used to think you loved me
But it was all in my head
Life’s chapters in a book
And I’ve written the end
Verse 2
I had a plan I had prepared
Everything on with nothing to spare
As time went on you looked so tired
So fed up and uninspired
But anyway the music played
Chorus
I used to think you loved me
But it was all in my head
Life chapters in a book
And I’ve written the end
Verse 3
I bet you think the songs about a girl
I typical love gone to the overkill
But you’d be wrong I have no doubt
It’s about the crowd that left me out
But anyway the music played
Chorus
I used to think you loved me
But it was all in my head
Life chapters in a book
And I’ve written the end
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10. |
Slave
06:51
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Verse 1
I'm left savouring the last kiss that I had from you
But I play it cool
But I'm seconds away from caving
And giving in to you
You play to hot and cold
But I know the way the game is
It's attention that your craving
So what should I do
Chorus
Should I serenader and be a slave to you
Cause I can't stop looking of you
Aint no explaining how you make me do
All the bad things you want me to do
You got me crawling on my knees
Begging for a taste, dressed up leather and lace
Why must I always be your Slave
Verse 2
I think about you in the night
Oh when Im alone, so alone
I check my phone again
For your name, but it aint you
These lonely streets are cold
But I'm not trying to forget you
This feeling won't go away
Is what should I do
Chorus
Should I serenader and be a slave to you
Cause I can't stop looking of you
Aint no explaining how you make me do
All the bad things you want me to do
You got me crawling on my knees
Begging for a taste, dressed up leather and lace
Why must I always be your Slave
Verse 3
3 am you call
To remind me that you're still around
But its been 7 days and 12 mins
Since I heard a sound
So many words
But there's nothing to let me know you care
But I'd settle if you asked me
To come on over there
Chorus
Should I serenader and be a slave to you
Cause I can't stop looking of you
Aint no explaining how you make me do
All the bad things you want me to do
You got me crawling on my knees
Begging for a taste, dressed up leather and lace
Why must I always be your Slave
Written by John R McIntyre
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11. |
The Prince of the Parade
05:25
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Verse 1
Written by John R McIntyre
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12. |
Loves the Probable cause
03:33
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Verse 1
A genuine heart and a pure soul
Got lost in a war of words
A hideous crime not to control
Our emotions become absurd
Got so much to do
Not enough time
My heads filled with broken glass
So I'll focus on you
Not the love signs
Cause nothing is built to last
Bridge
Looking for a reason
That I can't leave you
Chorus
Loves the probable cause
It started this whole thing
Ever since I met you
I felt nothing but regret
Loves the probate cause
It's why I can't sleep at night
Ever since I met you
We've done nothing but fight
Verse 2
I've sat and figured it out
I'm ok now
I know how to make rules bend
I'll make it fit in a day somehow
If I've got nothing I've got my friends
I take a look at the time
It's so precious
With each minute that ticks away
I'll make the most of my life
If its test us
We'll be taking things day by day
Chorus
Loves the probable cause
It started this whole thing
Ever since I met you
I felt nothing but regret
Loves the probate cause
It's why I can't sleep at night
Ever since I met you
We've done nothing but fight
Chorus
Loves the probable cause
It started this whole thing
Ever since I met you
I felt nothing but regret
Loves the probate cause
It's why I can't sleep at night
Ever since I met you
We've done nothing but fight
Written by John R McIntyre
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13. |
Best Friend
03:36
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Best friend
Verse 1
Got my worries grab my sanity
Anyway do you love me
Had some problems to hide for all to see
Anyway do you love me
Bridge
I’ll wear your patience down to the bone
Late nights crying on your telephone
I’ll bring you down to your knees
Chorus
You're the best friend that I ever had
Good as gold when all I had was bad
Forced me to look when I could not see
You're the best friend in a life for me
I think of you to get me through the day
I’ve got to know do you feel this
Friends they said it’s down to confidence
But I don't care, it makes no sense
Bridge
I’ll wear your patience down to the bone
Late nights crying on your telephone
I’ll bring you down to your knees
Chorus
You're the best friend that I ever had
Good as gold when all I had was bad
Forced me to look when I could not see
You're the best friend in a life for me
Chorus
You're the best friend that I ever had
Good as gold when all I had was bad
Forced me to look when I could not see
You're the best friend in a life for me
Written by John R McIntyre
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14. |
Call your name
02:22
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Verse 1
Could be enough for you to sing your song
For you to tell me when there never something wrong
When I need someone to be hear when I'm alone
That's when I'll call your name again
Verse 2
I'd like to make some money playing on tv
Play pretty love songs and I want the world to see
This dream I live each day and how its driving me insane
That's when I'll call your name again
Verse 3
I want you here with me along the way
So we can be together and I can tell you every day
Your love stops hearts from beating
It could stop the pouring rain
If I just call your name
I just call your name
I just call your name
Again
Words and music By John R McIntyre
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15. |
This hard life
05:04
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Verse 1
It ain’t easy being up here every day
But I’v got to work this job for the little money that it pays
And I’ve got to do exactly what the boss man says
No promotions on horizons, I ain’t gonna get no raise
Verse 2
And by the time I get home I’m not much company
Im too tired to catch up with all the friends I used to see
I smoke some cigarets and look out to the rain
Till the sunlight fills my window and it starts all over again
Chorus
Theres stills much I want to see
And I could use some company
I wouldn’t mind the hard times
If I had someone beside me
To make me feel feel like everything alright
Ooooooo this hard life
Verse 3
Another day another dollar in the jar
Till we get so far gone that we forget just who we are
And wheres the conciliation working hard to keep the fat cats rich
You break your back to please them while they treat you like a bitch
Verse 4
I put aside a little cash where I can
Cause the thought of going nowhere is more than I can stand
A little beach I’ll give thew folks some chat and company
They can be who ever they want it don’t matter much to me
Chorus
Theres stills much I want to see
And I could use some company
I wouldn’t mind the hard times
If I had someone beside me
To make me feel feel like everything alright
Ooooooo this hard life
Written by John R McIntyre
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John McIntyre Glasgow, UK
Musician, song writer, from Glasgow.
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