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The Best Damn Ride

by Charlie Leavy

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1.
Oh you think you're so clever when you walk around the town Let me tell you why everyone's looking down It's cos you're looking so dumb when you make a sound Oh you're throwing out words that were better left unsaid You'll wish you hadn't when you're laying on a prison bed In a cell for a night 'cos you picked a fight And your parents don't know where in God's name they went wrong When you were young you were dancing and singing songs And now you're skipping off school cos you think it's cool And the gangs strut around wielding knives and blades and guns What even happened? Why is this considered fun? Terrorizing people 'til you're on the run And I don't know why this is the way life is... But it's not just you making havoc; untamed, uncurled You're insignificant, just look at the wider world How many lives will be lost, wasted and tossed The problem is that people won't stop for a little while To look at things that could help us progress a mile The clock is ticking on a timer, just watch the dial If you wake up everyday and you've already closed your mind How are we gonna make a change ahead of time? Just stop pretending that everything is fine And if we keep on judging by our skin, our sex, our race We are creating more problems we need to face Because the wars and the hate are now our base But I don't know why this is the way life is... And there's people out living on the street, ain't got a home There's people choosing diamonds; silver; gold or chrome Between this verse and the last a child has gone They've passed away due to hunger or disease And we should care about things that people need Instead of who's best dressed and having sex I don't know why this is the way life is... But this is the way life is! Just put your hand on your chest, that is called a heart Has the power to stop people falling apart So do it good, you can change a lot of this And the way life is
2.
Tongue Tied 03:34
Your crystal eyes, they satisfy What's going on inside The way you smile, don't even try And you always deny That there's someone in your life That special girl you like And I can't even, put into words What is on my mind I'm too tongue tied and I Can't find the words to say No matter how I try The butterflies won't go away But that's so me And unfortunately That's all you're gonna see Because I'm too shy Too shy and tongue tied Tongue tied The way you walk, the way you talk And I don't wanna stalk The way I don't know if you lie Cos you always deny That there's someone in your life That special girl you like And I can't even, put into words What is on my mind I'm too tongue tied and I Can't find the words to say No matter how I try The butterflies won't go away But that's so me And unfortunately That's all you're gonna see Because I'm too shy Too shy and tongue tied Tongue tied I just wish that I Could say what's on my mind Cos now, I feel Empty and undefined And I wish that you Would show some kind of sign That it's all good And I don't have to be tongue tied But that's so me And unfortunately That's all you're gonna see Because I'm too shy Too shy and tongue tied Tongue tied, I'm tongue tied (and repeat to fade)
3.
Smile for me Am I dreaming? Promise you're Not deceiving That smile That smile Hold my heart Feel it beating? Like a song, going on Keeps repeating That song That song My heart is beating out my chest Just one more thing to make this day the best The sun is shining in the sky I'd get away if I could only drive Stay with me In the sunshine In my arms For all of time Warm shine Sunshine Look into my eyes Do you see it? Can you read my mind? Can you feel it? My love My love My heart is beating out my chest Just one more thing to make this day the best The sun is shining in the sky I'd get away if I could only drive That windy road You by my side Twists and turns The best damn ride Feel your heart beat Next to mine As we race away... My heart is beating out my chest Just one more thing to make this day the best The sun is shining in the sky I'd get away if I could only drive My heart is beating out my chest Just one more thing to make this day the best The sun is shining in the sky I'd get away if I could only drive My heart is beating out my chest It just can't stop it needs a rest And I don't wanna say goodbye But it's okay, I've seen you smile
4.
Falter Baby 02:59
You say you want me baby I said I want you baby But things could never be that easy Cos I won't have you baby When you keep saying maybe You know things worsen when you tease me Because there's something in my heart Which always brings us right back to the start Cos I keep trying and trying to make you fall for me There's something about me that you just can't see Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Trying and trying to make your heart agree It's better for you if you stay with me Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? You say you want me baby I said I want you baby My stomach's tied in knots, it's no good for me And I'm pacing in circles My face is turning purple Cos things could never be that easy Cos I keep trying and trying to make you fall for me There's something about me that you just can't see Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Trying and trying to make your heart agree That it's better for you if you stay with me Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Time goes slow when you won't let me know cos I can't Let you go, no matter how long it takes I'll be here waiting Time goes slow when I spend nights alone cos I can't Let you go, no matter how long it takes, how long it takes I keep trying and trying to make you fall for me There's something about me that you just can't see Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Why won't you falter baby? Trying and trying to make your heart agree That it's better for you if you stay with me Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Trying and trying to make you fall for me There's something about me that you just can't see Trying and trying to make you fall for me Why won't you falter baby? Why won't you falter baby?
5.
I'm always running my mouth The race between it and my brain Is a race that's always won By stupid words I wish my legs would run the same To clear my mind of all these stains Of when I harmed you Unintentionally The guilt eats me inside And there's nowhere I can hide Cos recently all I've done is cause you pain Sleepless nights, no sun, just rain And nothing else but crying through your dreams And recently there has been no fun and games Just lonesome tears, and fear and pain And nights alone - so many silent screams I should know better I'm always writing things down My words are always making sense When they're not coming Direct out of my mouth But I wish my mouth would be the same And something would speed up my brain So that I didn't have to hurt you No more The guilt eats me inside And there's nowhere I can hide Cos recently all I've done is cause you pain Sleepless nights, no sun, just rain And nothing else but crying through your dreams And recently there has been no fun and games Just lonesome tears, and fear and pain And nights alone - so many silent screams I should know better And I hate that I haven't been a better friend I know you so well, I should've known which rules to bend But I've been tugging on the broken strings Instead of singing with your sweet heart strings And I'm sorry that I didn't stop myself I'm always running my mouth The race between it and my brain Is a race that's always won By stupid words Cos recently all I've done is cause you pain Sleepless nights, no sun, just rain And nothing else but crying through your dreams And recently there has been no fun and games Just lonesome tears, and fear and pain And nights alone - so many silent screams I should know better I will know better, for you

about

Welcome to my first official release. If you have been following my progress you'll know that I have written almost 100 songs now, so I really struggled to decide which ones to include. This may be the first Charlie Leavy EP but it definitely won’t be my last!

As you can tell from my lyrics, I mostly write about things that affect me. Things that my friends, family or I see, experience or hear about. All these stories, feelings and memories get stored in my mind waiting to come out in my music. It might take days, weeks or months, but my music definitely reflects these things.

credits

released August 1, 2014

Lyrics & melody: Charlie
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Bass: Charlie
Guitar & Percussion: Luke Haran
Drums: John Fitzpatrick

Production tracks 1 to 5: Prospect Studios, Bradford, UK
Mastering tracks 1 to 5: Michael Elliott

Sleeve Design & Artwork by Catherine Archer-Wills, www.carcherwills.com
Artist Photograph by Nicole Williams (@EliElicole)

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