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1. |
Dandelions
03:19
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If you really knew me,
Then you would know
That I don’t want you to buy me clothes
I made a wardrobe all on my own
All on my...own
And if you really knew me,
You wouldn’t ask
What’s so darn funny
Each time I laugh
‘Cause sometimes I just like to laugh
You’re bringing me daisies
But I’d really like some roses in winter
With thorns that leave splinters
If you really liked me,
You’d stay away
‘Cause I don’t take calls
When it’s this late
And you can’t even spell my name
And if you really liked me,
You wouldn’t dare
To tell me how much you really care
‘Cause we’re not going anywhere
You’re bringing me daisies
But I’d really like some roses in winter
With thorns that leave splinters
Oh oh oh…
And now you’re hurt by everything I say
I tried to be normal
But you’re too sensitive for me
Uh oh, that didn’t mean anything
That didn’t mean a thing
You should unlock the door
And settle down
And I’ll grab my keys
Now you’re bringing me roses
But I’d really like some lilies
Or even a field full of dandelions
‘Cause you don’t know me at all
You don’t know me at all, ohhh
You don’t know me at all
You don’t know me at all
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2. |
California
04:13
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You played me songs on your stereo
Those indie ones that I’d never heard before
Or anymore
I reminded you of a girl you knew
On a TV show with a great review
And quietly sarcastic like I was
Best friends and best friend’s cousin’s lovers told me this
That you felt the same but just couldn’t commit
Now you’re far away but I’ve got someone new
Still that doesn’t mean that I don’t think of you
So awkwardly in fashion for
A purple shirt with dinosaurs
But I liked you even more
And I wasn’t planning to tell you this
But that “distant friend” with a free ticket
For your favorite band...
Well, he didn’t exists
Best friends and best friend’s cousin’s lovers told me this
That you felt the same but just couldn’t commit
Now you’re far away but I’ve got someone new
Still that doesn’t mean that I don’t think of you
Come back from California
Bring us summertime
And some sunshine
Come back from California
It’s so cold at night
With all that snow outside
Come back,
Come back from
California
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3. |
G&L
03:19
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Oh, little sister
You’ve got a mister
Tell me how he got you home
Did he drive really fast
Or send you a cab
Or was he brave enough to let you walk alone?
Oh, little mister
Don’t mess with my sister
I can see right through you
Yeah, it must have been “fuzzy”
With all of those feelings
Clouded up with a drunk point of view
Oh, oh
I wish you could know me
Oh, oh
‘Cause you’d know that I’m not so naive
Who-o-o do you think you are
With the black leather seats
Of your borrowed car?
And who-o-o do you think you are?
Yes, I’m a lady
I don’t have to wear pink
For you to open doors for me
And I won’t split the check,
Or “spot you one” this time
‘Cause next time I won’t be here
Oh, oh
I wish you could know me
Oh, oh
‘Cause you’d know that I’m not so naive
Who-o-o do you think you are
With the black leather seats
Of your borrowed car?
And who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are
With the black leather seats
Of your daddy’s car?
And who-o-o do you think you are?
You’ve got to be kidding
Could you stop the talking
And checking out the waitress when she walks away?
Now I think I’ll be leaving
And don’t interrupt me,
I’ll try to keep this civil and sane
I deserve so much better,
A man, not a boy,
And he’ll even pull out my chair
And he won’t mind my messed up hair
Or the things I wear
And he won’t dare leave the cell phone on the table
‘Cause that’s just...rude
Who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are
With the black leather seats
Of your daddy’s car?
And who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are?
Who-o-o do you think you are?
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4. |
I Could Be Kind
04:07
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Darling, I’m...so sorry
For...the things I said last night
I know, I’m unpredictable
And a little difficult
But I hope you call me back sometime
Darling, I’m...so very sorry
For...saying so many things unkind
You know, I didn’t mean it
And I could learn to close
That hole on my face that speaks my mind
Sorry that I said that I was perfect
We know that’s not true
I know that I am different
But you told me that you think it’s cute
And sometimes I see things on television
And they’re sort of rude
I thought somehow it’s funny
But I realize that it’s not to you
Darling, I...I tried calling
But...you didn’t answer your phone
And you know
I feel stupid when you
Look at me that way
So, please can you tell me
If everything’s gonna be okay?
Uh oh...Uh ohh
I could be kind if I fixed up my mind, dear
I could be kinder if I fixed up my mind, dear
I could make you proud with
All my kindness
And I could shut up if that’s what you want, dear
I could shut up for you sometimes
If it makes me kind,
If that’s what kindness is
I could be kind if I fixed up my mind, dear
I could be kinder if I fixed up my mind, dear
I could make you proud with
All my kindness
And I could shut up if that’s what you want, dear
I could shut up for you sometimes
If it makes me kind,
If that’s what kindness is
Sorry that I said that I was perfect
We know that’s not true
I know that I am different
But you told me that you think it’s cute
And sometimes I see things on television
And they’re sort of rude
I know
I know, I know, I know
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5. |
Secrets
03:24
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Well, I made you turn red
When I caught you with harlequin
And sometimes I feel
Like you hate me for knowing all your secrets
But I haven’t anyone to tell
That you go to bed
And count up all of your good deeds
And then you think
Of ways to show them off
But, darling
Keep counting
‘Cause nobody wants to hear it
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It starts at my fingers and ends at my toes
Oh..
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It feels so much better to just let it go
Oh..
When I was five,
I stole a sticker and now I apologize
I never told anyone before
And one time
I smoked a ciggy
So sorry to mommy and daddy
In chemistry,
I didn’t really get a ‘C’
I copied off anyone most willingly
So don’t tell
‘Cause these are my secrets to keep
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It starts at my fingers and ends at my toes
Oh..
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It feels so much better to just let it go
Oh…
And there’s a lot of white lies
And some massive red lines
That I never should have crossed
But being honest, promise
With all my life lines on it
I get better every time
Mmm
In grade school, I
Got married to a boy in school
But we divorced
A couple years down the road
I’m not proud
But you probably should know
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It starts at my fingers and ends at my toes
Oh..
I’ve got a secret that nobody knows
It feels so much better to just let it go
Oh…
Let it go
Oh…
Let it go
Oh...
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6. |
The Tide
03:54
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You said
“I really love you a lot”
As I went through every maze on the cereal box
And time
Wouldn’t hurry it up
I tried to find a smile,
But it didn’t show up
I’m sorry, did I hear you right?
I think I’m going deaf
Did you just say you want another chance at this?
You said
“I need to figure things out”
And, “It’s not you, it’s me”
Oh, what a comforting route
Did you think
That I’d be waiting around?
I dropped that plan a while ago
In the Puget Sound
I’m sorry, did you hear me right?
I think you’re going deaf
‘Cause you just said you want another chance at this
I’m sorry, but you lost your chance when you shut that door
And I never said that you’d be welcome anymore
Oh...the tide was coming in
And oh...you left me for a swim
Oh...I waited for too long
Now I’m gone
Long gone
I hope you found what you were looking for
That there’s better fish than me
Yeah, they’re better, smarter, richer, hotter, and lovelier than me
And that’s what you need,
That’s what you need, and
I hope you found what you were looking for
That there’s better fish than me
And they won’t talk back or make you crack
And anyone could see
That that’s what you need
That’s what you need
Oh...the tide was coming in
And oh...you left me for a swim
Oh...I waited for too long
Now I’m gone
Long gone
Yes, I’m gone
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7. |
Paper Doll
03:09
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I dream in color, color
You dream in black and white
You say we’re getting better
I say we’re going nowhere
Especially not tonight
I made this bracelet
From a string and a broken glass
And you got your education
Learning in that college class
Cut and paste
And watch me grow
I can fold like paper dolls
Put me in your pocket
And you’ll be lucky
Or let me spin the roulette wheel
And you’ll be lucky
I’ll keep your pages open for you
And try on all your clothes so you can match
And I’ll just laugh at you
Hang me on your arm
And you’ll be lucky
Or hang me like a medal
And watch them envy you
I’ll sit upon the nightstand for you
And wake you up with coffee
Made for you
And I’ll just smile for you
Cut and paste
And watch me grow
I’m your very own paper doll
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8. |
The Robot Song
03:22
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You’re so
Mechanical
So practiced
But unnatural
Now, take
Your robot fingers off of me
I know
They’re only programmed
For one thing..
You’re good
Yeah, you know the keys
So good at pushing buttons
But that’s not necessarily a good thing
You’re not fooling me
I know what you seek
And robot, you’re no good for me
I don’t need your x-ray vision
I can see fine
I know what you want
I know what you’re trying to find
So take me off your radar, robot
You’re not my type
I need a real boy
Oh oh oh
I want sturdy arms to hold me
All through the night
And a heart that’s pumping blood
To know that he’s still alive
Love is all I need
Not your programs or machine
I want a real boy
Oh oh oh
I don’t want no robot
I don’t want no robot
I don’t want no robot
I don’t want no robot
I don’t want no robot
I don’t want no robot
I….i…..i
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Jordani & The Sun Kings Tacoma, Washington
Jordani & The Sun Kings is a soul pop band based in Tacoma, Washington that blends the sounds of Motown, soul, and hints of
jazz through a filter of catchy melodic pop.
Similar artists include: Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones, Leon Bridges, Nigel Hall
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