words and music steve meko
Another bar, A twisted car - a lot of lines etched deep in my face
A lot of friends are just memories now - Like we were running some destructive race
Then I took a good look - And saw the man that I had become
Not what I had expected - Forgot those dreams I had when I was young
Blurred Sight through another Night - I can't remember a lot of things that I had done
I couldn't see when it was time to leave - And at the time it seemed like so much fun
Well, I've known some examples - I've seen exceptions to the rule
Well, I've been burned and I've returned - And I've lived enough to know the truth
chorus
It's not too late to change your Excessive Ways
It's not too late to change your Excessive Ways
'Cause Sometimes you'll walk away - And Sometimes You'll have to pay.
One More Drink is what you think - Would be enough to put you over the top
There's no one here to tell you - That you've had enough, it's time to stop
'Cause when you look in the mirror - And see the damage that you have done
Is it what you expected? - Forget those dreams you had when you were young
repeat chorus
Midnite Ride
words and music by steve meko
Where I come from they say that might makes right - And I roam your streets at night
There's anger in my soul, there's lust in my eyes - Get together for a midnite ride
They'll shove their values down our throats and back
We'll spit 'em up because they're off of our track
I clench my fist, and then I roll my eyes - Roll down your window for a midnite ride
Desperation ain't the look we wear - We don't pose and claim that we don't care
Time may show us there's another side - We'll walk together to our Midnite Ride
We all seek action in this dead end town - If we sit still I swear we'll all go down
It's a sinkin' ship, there's nowhere to hide - Roll down your window for a midnite ride
Silent Generation
words and music by steve meko
Children close your eyes tonight
On the TV set there's a fascination, with riots and assassinations
Things are changin' on your street - So close your eyes, And try to sleep
They sent the young men off to war
While we sat at home and asked, "What are we fighting for?"
You know My brother never made it home
I stare at his picture now, and I feel so all alone
They came to a realization, Better off a Silent Generation
Now people act like they can't see
They've gown accustomed, to turning the other cheek
Can't see the writing on the wall
They're safe at home now, Hoping nothing ever changes at all
They came to a realization, Let's keep it a Silent Generation
People eyes closed tonight - See No Evil, Never Put up a Fight
And don't stand up for your beliefs - And never question, Anything you see
So when your heart makes a realization - Couldn't stand for a Silent Generation
So you can never close the door
Because your life was hard once - Sacrifices made before
You know the things you value are worth some pain
And being honest with yourself - Well, It could never be in vain
When your heart makes a realization - Couldn't stand for a Silent Generation
Without You
words and music by steve meko
I don't want your sympathies, I don't want to hear your regrets
I just want you here with me, and I haven't seen you back yet
Don't want no sorry tales, Don't waste your time - It always fails
Don't want to hear your regards - I Need you here, It's been so hard Without You
Chorus:
Don't know what I'd do Without You - It's been so hard here Without You
You left me here alone Without You - Pick up your telephone Girl!
I Don't need no alibis, Don't conjure up some lame excuse
I just need you here with me, Your the girl I just can't lose
And I've been losin' sleep - I can't turn you off - I'm in too deep
Don't send another card - I need you here - It's been so hard Without You
repeat chorus
You have your amnesty, Don't let this chance go by
That spark that once was there, I swear it never died
And I've been losin' sleep, I can't turn you off - I'm in too deep
Don't care who's right or wrong - I need you here - I'm so alone Without You
repeat chorus
Iowa
words and music by steve meko
The locals believe there's strength in numbers - They've come to protest at their shore
You see their ship had just come in - A Gift they hadn't bargained for
Chorus
Iowa maneuvers itself into place - Another notch in a senseless race
Is this supposed to make us safe? - Now we're a target to be erased.
The wind just blew in our direction - Seems we're the lucky ones today
This Trojan horse in our backyard - Out where the view has turned to grey
Iowa radiates in silence - As genes mutate and fade away
The people speak, it goes unnoticed - Well what's left when you have no say?
Remember that accidents can happen - This is the place that I call home
So You can take your chances elsewhere, and leave this Island to it's own.
The locals believe there's strength in numbers
They've come to stand up, Raise their voice
You see it's time a line is drawn, Before we lose the right of choice
repeat 1st chorus
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All songs arranged by True Rumor
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