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Pieces of Me (live)
04:23
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I keep my eyes on the lights that stretch on down this road, like all the contradictions in the things I’ve been told. And I feel like my head is about to explode, leaving pieces of me. I so want to call you but I don’t pick up the phone. I’ve taken my comfort in being alone. And I count all the blessings that I have been shown like they’re pieces of me. I sit in the dark. and I shiver in the cold. It’s just in the last year that I’ve begun to feel old. And I’m looking for a heart that’s big enough to hold all these pieces of me. I’m ready to begin. but it’s all about to end. I’m ready to listen to what you recommend. And I want to be your lover, but I really need a friend to hold these pieces of me. Well this one wants my love and this one wants my dough. And this one here wants something but I sure as hell don’t know. So they’ll tear me apart and then they’ll try to sew up all these pieces of me, pieces of me, pieces of me.
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There’s an uncomfortable silence, and I don’t know what to say. Don’t know if I’m slippin’ or if you’re pushing me away. I don’t want to lose you, but I don’t know where I stand. Feel like I’m falling fast and there’s no place to land. Life begins at zero. When you’re down to nothing you’ve got nothing to lose. Life begins at zero, zero . There’s a fork in the road, and you have to choose. You’re distracted by something. I’ve been watching your eyes. And you flash me a smile, but it’s just a disguise. Well my head keeps talking and it isn’t my friend. It says for every new beginning something has to end. I know my days are numbered. and you’re dragging it on. What you must do, do quickly. I’ll get along.
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Only Human (live)
03:54
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you have so many questions
i'll try to answer them all
just look into my eyes
my defenses are ready to fall
it's not too late can't you see
that i'm only human or tryin' to be
i want to tell you
that i'd really like to be your friend
my arms are wide open
it's your heart i'd like to attend
it's hard to trust somebody like me
but i'm only human
or tryin' to be
now this won't hurt
if we take some time and say a prayer
just look in my eyes
and ask me if i
will always be there
who knows what comes tomorrow
honey i won't even pretend
but i won't cause you any sorrow
oh my love on this you can depend
alone is not the same as free
and i'm only human or tryin' to be
i'm only human
or tryin' to be
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Into the Wind (live)
06:33
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Standing at the river’s edge looking down. White noise, white water crashing. Run me over these falls, I’ll ride the cyclone.. Let the whirlpool take me.. . It’s like trying to jump onto a moving train. Not knowing if you’ll find your way back again. Trying to hold onto the weathervane. Like facing right into the wind. Clean me, clean my insides. Outside in, I’m opening myself. Clean me, clean my insides. Old secrets inside my cell. Come out swinging at the sound of the bell. Fight to the finish has only begun. Referee kneeling over me, counting to ten. Bookmaker screaming, “Stay down, stay down.”
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You’ve been good to me, better than I deserve. And the road is long, but you hung on around every curve. Like an easy chair, like a trampoline. Like a feather bed, you know what I mean. When my strength (faith, patience) is gone. You give me something to fall back on. After all these years, it still seems like yesterday. I was on my knees giving thanks that you came my way. You taught me well, although the lessons hurt sometimes. When I threw up my hands, you made me try just one more time. You show me what I’m made of. Everything is so brand new. There’s nothing to be afraid of with you….oh. Well I look around, sometimes I think it’s too late for me.. And you take my hand and promise that you’ll wait for me.
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Fifty Foot Woman (live)
04:20
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I need a fifty foot woman. I’ve had nothing but trouble. since I saw the light. and I need some attention. to set myself right. Some big loving arms. to wrap myself in. To make it in this world. you’ve got to have a friend And I need a fifty foot woman. I know a guy. just got into town. He’s got a lady that takes him all around. Give him everything he need. and you know she keeps him warm. and you know she’s big enough. he won’t come to any harm Now I need a fifty foot woman. Someone who knows instinctively what to do. Someone that I can grow to tell my troubles to. When things are up in the air I would like to see. an unconditional love towering over me I need a fifty foot woman. to help me stand tall. ‘cause frankly, sometimes. I have no patience at all. I need a fifty foot woman. to answer my door. and if you wanna talk to me. she’s gonna ask you what for. And I need a fifty foot woman.
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Wish You Strength (demo)
03:23
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When you know that something is gone there ain't no use in looking for it. When you know that something is wrong there's no use in standing up for it. You can drag your sins into the light of day but if there ain't no rain to wash them away, then it's a hard road you're facing and baby I wish you strength.
When you reach out and there's nobody there and you're feeling all alone in the dark. When you speak out and no one can hear you and the silence just tears you apart. You can fight for the helpless 'til your hands go numb but if there ain't no justice when that judgment comes, then it's a hard road you're facing and baby I wish you strength.
All of my life I've been waitin' for love, sweet love. And all of my life I've been prayin' for a sign from above.
You can love your neighbor as you love yourself, but if the prayers are only answered for everyone else, then it's a hard road you're facing and baby I wish you strength. Yes, it's a hard road you're facing and baby I wish you strength.
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Your friends are here
They've come to cheer you up.
I know you've had enough but they shouldn't treat you like a child
This is my first time
I've never been here before
An angel dropped at your door and I'm here to show you how it is
CHORUS (1X)
Sometimes It's Hard To Fly if you don't have wings
but if you have no dreams you will never fly
You can't give up
It's much too late for that
You changed your plan of attack why don't you throw your white flag down?
First time I ever took off
I was kicked off of a cloud
I might have dropped to the ground if I didn't reach for the sky
Sometimes It's Hard To Fly if you don't have wings
but if you have no dreams you will never fly
Sometimes It's Hard To Fly if you don't have wings
but if you have no dreams you will never fly
BRIDGE
The seams have been cast
Steel fabric to last
And you'll carry that weight all the way to the top of the world
If I was in your shoes
I'd bury my toes in the sand
I'd do the things that I planned
Yes, and a few things more
Let's take it from the top
Don't spend it all on cheap talk
You can ride or walk or you can take to the wind
Sometimes It's Hard To Fly if you don't have wings
but if you have no dreams you will never fly
Sometimes It's Hard To Fly if you don't have wings
but if you have no dreams you will never fly
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Dave Howard San Diego, California
Dave Howard (Poway, CA) has been active in the San Diego music scene since 1990, as a solo singer-songwriter and as front man for The Blackout Blues Band, The Shamey Jays and GGB. A three-time nominee for the San Diego Music Awards, Dave has written and performed with A.J. Croce, Berkley Hart, Lisa Sanders, Folding Mr. Lincoln and Joe Rathburn to name just a few. ... more
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