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We met at redhead Mary’s houseOn a Bible study nightI heard she was a rebelOnce until she saw the lightThen in the backseat of a crowded carAfter weeks of holding handsShe was slipping me the tongueAmong her Christian friendsWe could chuckle and talk for hoursAnd then one night over the phoneShe went and told meLire la suite « Mary Had a Secret – A Balladeer – letras »

he’d asked her to come to California where it’s even warmer than in Texashe tells her twice to lose her glasses as they pass the masses on the streetsJackie she sees what a lady is not supposed to seeJackie she starts to scream and gets up on her kneesit’d been the perfect night for murderLire la suite « Nightmare On Elm Street – A Balladeer – letras »

it could be the Christmas seasonwhy I want to get awayand just lately for no reasonI’ve been thinking of LAthere’s a place called Laurel Canyonwhere Houdini still has funI’ve been dying for some actionand a little bit of sunlet’s catch a plane to Californiathere are clouds about to breakwe’ll take the first flight in theLire la suite « Oh California – A Balladeer – letras »

so here’s the plan: you take the carand drive it down to somewhere southI love the smell of tar that meltsbut that is not important nowthis is me believingthis is free Americathis is me believingwe’ll fool around and flip the birdfucked up on amphetamineswe’ll share a drink and sing alongto a long forgotten evergreenthis isLire la suite « Plan B – A Balladeer – letras »

The smell of the sage bush reaches your brain.The scent of the pines from the snow-covered rainyou came out to Laramie, in search of a friend,but the Wyoming wind wants to play with your pains.Hang on, handsome,we are going to get you out of here quick.Hang on, handsome,just wait, and watch out for the bicyclist.TheLire la suite « Poster Child – A Balladeer – letras »

Well, it’s been a few days now, so how have you beenNot that I should know what state you’re inI could care lessWell, I just bawled my eyes out and feel really relievedNot that I threw up enough to fully retrieveI’m still a messBut what really helps a lot is the knowledgeThat it’s nothing butLire la suite « Robin II – A Balladeer – letras »

If it’s too much to ask tonight,I’ll pen it in red, with love I will sign.I’ll call you the calm before the storm,A sight for sore eyes, a heart that’s been worn.Was it the wake, the bend, the fold, the crashing of tides and breaking the mold?Follow the leader, it’s past ten.If I could seeLire la suite « And How We Would Give Her The Moon – A Cadence Of Sorts – letras »

And for the thoughtswe failed to mentionand for each wordthat found us best.For the heartthat beats for you,resounding loudand through my chest.Here’s the moment.There’s the light.One last kissgoodbye tonight. »My love it’s all we knew… »so here’s to you.Here’s to the walkthe beach, the candlelight.The way your hair was blowingin the coastal wind.Here’s to the long drivehomeLire la suite « Coastline: Pleasant Dreams – A Cadence Of Sorts – letras »

Damn, this is bad – this is so badI get out of the crash thinking no one survivedBig eyes from the backseatTo my surprise I see all three aliveYou’re losing blood in the grass thereOn the side of the road in your summer stripe dressThe boy runs off to see youI pick him up, butLire la suite « Sirens – A Balladeer – letras »

The Benz fansAre turned up highLand pansBefore your eyesFlashbackTo father’s suntanned thighsHopped onIn driver’s seatUp frontWith dangling feetChest beltHis muscled arm aroundAnd the sun goes downThe lake wakesA hard blue skyWaves breakAnd Sam says ‘hi’FlashbackTo Super Snorkel SpyYoung blondeWith fishing netStrong, fondHis back half wetSplash trackAnd underwater soundAnd the sun goes downPlease stop the thinkingLire la suite « Summer – A Balladeer – letras »