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"Listen to the Way"
Produced by Kristin von Bernthal, "Listen to the Way" is a truly enjoyable new collection with so me hilarious moments, some beautiful moments, and some hilarious and beautiful moments. Barb's songwriting and vocal stylings evolved throughout the production of this record taking on a more "pop-y" form. The songs will take you to different times and places in other people's lives, an overwhelming reminder of how art imitates life-perhaps your life. Thank you for Listening to the way...
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Listen to the way (listen) Millie & Joe Rootbeer Float Up North (listen) She is Not Alone Wake Up Not Promotable Crazy Little Mountain Town (listen) So Close My Heart Purchase Information |
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| Lyrics Listen To The Way Just a little girl singing a song on the radio Not more than 10 years old Just listening to the beat and Snapping her fingertips Wondering what a catchy song Chorus Listen to the way I write my life Listen to the way I sing alone Do you know what I fear Could be something here When i was just shy of 21 I picked up the guitar and I learned to strum Seemed like forever I didn't put it down Really trying to find my niche find my sound 29 now shook my soul Where was this taking me did I want to go Forgetting about the reasons that got me here So hard to remember and face the fear Just a little girl singing a song on the radio Not more than 10 years old Millie & Joe Millie & Joe had lived in that Bungalow for over 60 years The avocado appliances Now site on the curb They met at the neighborhood Corner bar where Joe was a cook He remembered she loved Her martinis shaken not stirred Chorus Millie & Joe lived a simple life No need for fancy toys Sitting on their front porch Watching all the girls and boys They were married At the church across the street Had four kids named Bobbie, Joe, Susie and Pete The kids had all moved away Came home in early may The house sold quickly To an engineer and his wife The memories held deep within Those walls would surely touch their lives Rootbeer Float Little girls dream about a prince a horse They wind up loving a jackass of course We make excuses saying this ones the one When in actuality the guy is no fun He whines and hisses he’s got to go to work Then comes home bitching his boss is a jerk Chorus Don't worry she says just leave him a note saying Goodbye I went out for a Rootbeer Float Rootbeer float I cook I clean and I watch Rickie Lake Which makes me feel worse this guys a mistake I pack my bags and sell some of his clothes Dent his pick up truck with a big rubber hose Over feed his fish and take the dog Slip his checkbook under a big muddy log Up North There’s a place I know Doesn’t take long to get there In this great lake state of mine Four hours north of the city Where you leave all your worries behind Chorus Up north heals your mind Somehow gives you a sign Takes you far away From the troubles of yesterday It’s just past the 45th parallel A place my brothers and sister know well The northern lights of the summertime And sailing winds on the lake Winter’s first snow doesn’t melt until april You wake one morning the bay is frozen white Even at its coldest it’s got beauty This great lake state fits me like a glove Wake Up Curly brown hair and bright blue eyes She was an angel in disguise Like other kids she’d run and play Skipping rocks and jumping rope all day How was she to understand what gods plans would hold Was this all some bad bad dream or some sick cruel joke Chorus Wake up, wake up, wake up You’re having another bad dream Now she has a girl of her own With momma’s eyes and daddy’s nose Explaining the changes would be without words Momma in a hat and too weak to roam How was she to understand what gods plans would hold Was this all some bad bad dream or some sick cruel joke 5 years past only memories remain Of her fighting time when the world had changed Her hair long and red as fire Her strength back she was a survivor She took his challenge with a dignity And rolled up her sleeves Her eyes wide open and her smile bright and sweet She Is Not Alone Why do the things she loves Not feel like they did before She packs her bags and closes the door Keeping in mind that this may not Be the way that she should go Starts her car and gets on the road Chorus She in not alone There is someone waiting Can she hold on strong Keep her heart from fading Her strength comes from within Her muscles are strong and trim She is tired but she forges on Her blue eyes sparkle beneath the sun She rides faster ‘til she done Sees the light and the finish line She is not alone There is someone waiting Turning the corner by night by day The pain slowly slips away She is free at last from the past She has finally won that race Faster than the pace Raises her hands feels like she’s won Never knew it had begun Not Promotable 3800 days ‘til I’m outta here That cubicle that makes me want to drink beer Those suits and ties telling me what to do All day long ‘til the day is through This is the project that I thought of And they can’t take that away from me So I’m going to write it down Sing it loud, sing it loud. Chorus You’re not promotable she said You don’t have what it takes You’re not promotable she said With a smile on her face And a gleam in her eye Well I just turned and nodded yes And asked the question what do I do next Their will still a smile on my face Even though those tear drops were moments away I think I was misunderstood I didn’t want to climb that ladder of wood All’s I was looking for were some different tasks That crazy bit.. can kiss my a… The next day i walked through the door I looked to left and glanced at the floor I was hoping and praying she wouldn’t come by with her Fake little wave and her smarmy little hi It’s my cheesy Dilbert office serenade to all those Office workers who feel quite the same Crazy Little Mountain Town Let me tell you a story about a Crazy little mountain town It had the moon on the horizon Had the snow upon the ground Chorus You say you're going to leave it I say I don't believe it Say you're going to make it elsewhere Then this crazy little mountain town Crazy little mountain town Some say that it is too small Everybody knows everything There's people we don't like Others are our best friends But we all have something in common It is our views of lone mountain And the love of this mountain Keeps us moving on Let me tell you a story about a Crazy little mountain town It had the moon on the horizon Had the snow upon the ground So Close Taking pictures still or moving Telling a story without words It's in your heart and lives in your soul It's your destiny it’s all you know Bars cars girls with guns Is it art or a guy named Art Some of it genius some of it garbage Films no one will ever see Chorus So close you can taste it Yet so far that you hate it Something inside you says Don’t you give up All you want is a chance All you need is a break Where will it come from where will you go What does it taste like you need to know It’s the vision it’s the story Told from deep within your mind Life’s images capturing the moment Something to leave behind It's a business with no friendships Where you need to watch your back Just when you trust them They will turn and stab you in the back It’s a feeling you hold on to Even though the times are tough When do you move on When do you decide that you’ve had enough My Heart I remember when the lights were low You looked at me like you had to go What did they think of the things we did Of a love so young and innocent They said you wouldn't stay I ignored the signs and walked away A failing grade in this lesson of lust My existence was void of trust Chorus I gave you my heart, baby You stole my soul I want it back, baby It's worth more than gold Every time i close my eyes I see your face How do I put you behind me Hope can somehow erase It's hard to take some of the blame I allowed it to happen over again A wiser mind, no more secrets and lies My heart grew back it was bigger this time My heart grew back it was bigger this time My heart grew back it was bigger this time
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"Produced and engineered by Roadside Records, "Two" features 12 original songs for the passionate soul. I sincerly hope that this album's music opens your spirit. May music fill your heart, mind, and soul." |
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Two
(1998 - ROAD10010)
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