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Up in My Head
04:27
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Feel like a spy on the prowl tonight
Illuminating my way with a flashlight
Hide in the corners of my mind
Keep going around till I get tired
Tired
I’m all up in my head
I’m living in two worlds
But which is earth
It’s time to wake up wake up wake up
It’s time to stand up stand up stand up
It’s time to reach out reach out reach out your hand
Your hand
A straight face like I’m feeling fine
Boots laced up legs intertwined
They’re talking fast hands making signs
Over my head but I keep silent
Silent
Go ahead get your passport
Or we could try to teleport
Our way out of here
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2. |
Calamity
03:15
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Sitting on a park bench, waiting
Watching as the world goes by
They’re busy in their own little worlds I find
No one seems to notice
No one seems to care
I got bloodstains on my T-shirt, on my hands and my hair
What would you do if you find out who I really am?
What would you say to me?
What if I’m not the one you thought I’d be?
So call me calamity
It’s getting late it’s getting dark
It’s time to get on home
Tried to keep on walking but my feet are like stone
There’s no one around here, no one but me
If I could cut of these chains
Then I can be free
I’m trying to hide
Away from the light
Cause if you see me inside
I’m afraid of what you’d find
You’ll find me
What would you do if you find out who I really am?
What would you say to me?
What if I’m not the one you thought I’d be?
So call me calamity
Oh this is reality
Would you still love me
So call me calamity
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3. |
Don't Try
03:10
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Wait, now
I’m trying hard to see
The rain is falling gently
I’m soaked to the skin in misery
Would you let me fly or would you tether me to the ground
Are you afraid that I’ll get too close to the sun?
If you asked me I’d probably say that I’m afraid but
You’ll never know if you don’t try
Don’t try to change my mind
Hush, now
Quiet the voices in my head
They try to drag me down but
I’m travelling at the speed of sound
Would you let me go or would you rather let me drown
Holding on to something dead isn’t fun
If you asked me I’d probably say that I’m afraid but
I’ve got to try this now
Don’t try to stop me now
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4. |
Redemption Song
03:30
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I don’t want some fame and fortune I want you
I would climb the highest mountain to reach you
Should I fall I know you gave me wings so I could fly
Cause I know you’ll never leave me high and dry
Oh this song I may be singing out of key
But please don’t let me miss another beat
I’ve been far from good but I know you still forgive
I’m on my knees so help me believe
I was born a wretch but now I’m free
Scales fall off and now I can see
Knowing who I am, I’m meant to be
Not a slave but a child of the King
I will gladly build your house on solid rock
So cleanse me with your fire and wholesome talk
All I have and all that I am are in your hands
So please help me escape this sinking sand
Hold on
Hold on
This redemption song
Reminds me we belong
So bring me back to where I came from
There’s a story that I know from long ago
Of a man who died they say to save my soul
When the day arrives and when I’m left at the end
I pray that you will say that I am your friend
I pray that you will say that I am your friend
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5. |
To Be Alive
02:51
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The sun is bright outside
We cannot stay inside
I know I cannot breathe
When I’m without you
Without you
Without you
We head down to the beach
Sat by the oceanside
Cool waves beneath our feet
The sun was in our eyes
So close your eyes
Close your eyes
Ooh ooh it feels so good
To be alive
Sailboats are at a distance
I cannot see that far
But right now at this instance
You lay your head upon my shoulder
My shoulder
Scooch in a little closer
Whisper in my ear
I know there’s this one thing
That I would like to hear
It feels so good
It feels so good
It feels so good
It feels so good
It feels so good
To be alive
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Jess Loh Melbourne, Australia
Born in KL, Malaysia, she spent her formative years in Ipoh and is currently located in Melbourne, where she juggles between
being a full time doctor and a musician.
Influenced by the likes of John Mayer, James Bay, Coldplay and Of Monsters and Men, her music is laden with pop and folk sensibilities that draws you in with her catchy and meaningful lyrics.
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