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Summer, the sun is gonna shine all
Summer, the sun is gonna shine all
Summer, the sun is gonna shine on
Circles and Squares, I paint, circles and squares
From my bathtub, I paint, circles and squares
You don’t need an invitation to do what you feel
You don’t need an explanation if there’s nothing to conceal.
Old melodies, I sing, old melodies
When I’m painting, circles and squares
Go, take your money and go
I don’t need your fame anymore
I can’t play anymore
Please don’t look back as you leave
I don’t need your game anymore
I can’t stay anymore so, go.
Notes on song:
Instead of putting a medley of songs at the end of an album, I wanted to out one at the beginning.
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Old Letter
03:11
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Old letter you speak of love that happened so long ago
Why must I keep you here, guess I’m feeling lonely
Old letter you bring to mind the happiness I once knew
Is it too much to think that someday I’ll love again
All my life I will think of you
True loving memories never die
The years are passing by but still I try
To pretend we never met
Old letter, old letter
Old letter you bring me back to places to go
Why can’t I turn away from a world that’s haunting me
All my life I will think of you
True loving memories never die
The years are passing by but still I try
To pretend we never met
Old letter, old letter
Baby come back to me
I don’t want to see you crying
Baby come back to me
I don’t want to sit here crying
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Far Away
03:25
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Sometimes I just wanna be, far away
Just my emotions and me, far away
When I get lonely I know
There’s a place to go
Far away.
When I don’t know how I feel
I get scared.
Everyone’s looking at me
But I’m not there.
When I go out of my mind
I need some time
Far away.
Life’s so lonely
There’s nothing you can do about it
But it’s all we have.
When I don’t want to be here
I disappear
Far away.
So far away I’m still so far
So far away I’m still so far
So far away.
Notes on song:
I used to get panic attacks and when they occurred all I wanted to do was be alone until they subsided. I literally felt far away from my own self.
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Let's Get Married
02:20
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Let’s get married
I’ll bring the wine you’ll make the tea
Just you and me
That’s the way it’s gonna be
It seems complicated
But maybe it’s not
It just takes a ribbon to tie a knot
So let’s get married
We can place house right away
And don’t you know
I’ll pick you flowers every day
I know it must sound a little surreal
But nothing could describe
the way you make me feel
Why wait till someday
Or even next week
Just throw on your raincoat
I’m parked on the street
So let’s get married
Let’s get married, baby
Let’s get married
Let’s get married
Let’s get married
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Trying To Keep It Simple
03:08
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I already know how to be unhappy
I’ve already mastered the art of sad
I already know how to be lonely
It’s time to walk down a different path
So I’m trying to keep it simple
I don’t have to be a Beatle
In order to be happy
I just need someone to love me
So tired of going around in circles
So tired of things swirling ‘round my head
Just want to let everyday happen
Without having to be a step ahead
And I’m trying to keep it simple
I don’t have to be a Beatle
In order to be happy
I just need someone to love me
And nothing can replace
The feeling of the sun on my face
So, I’m trying to keep it simple
I don’t have to be a Beatle
In order to be happy
I just need someone
Simple
Beatle
Happy
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I Loved Last Night
02:30
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I loved last night
You couldn’t have looked more beautiful if you had tried
The motel sign
Shown in your face and I’ll never erase it from my mind
You showed me what love feels like
And now I want you all the time
Cause when we kiss I come undone
I never felt this way with anyone
I loved today
Just hanging with you
At the Curious Palate Cafe
We always run out of time
But never things to say
I took some pictures of us
You said we looked
Happy as a couple
I can’t disagree
Like we both just won the lottery
I loved last night
You couldn’t have looked more beautiful if you had tried
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Belong
02:14
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I want to belong to you
Be strong for you
Write songs for you
And I’m so turned on to you
Your love is all I need
I want to get lost in you
Turned and tossed
and criss-crossed too
I put all my trust in you
As you have in me
Everything I’ve said
Every word is true
Everything I dream
I want it to come true
Everything I am
Is wrapped up in you
We tried to let it go
But our hearts sad ‘no’
Now we’re back to slow
That’s the safest speed we know
I want to belong to you
Be strong for you
Write songs for you
And I’m so turned on to you
Your love is all I need
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8. |
Sonic Ferris Wheel
02:04
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Here I go again
Thinking these bad thoughts again
I don’t no where they’re gonna lead
Wanna kill myself
But I hear that’s not supposed to be
The best thing for your health
And I spin waiting for the void to end
I just want touch the ground
And I feel like I’m going backwards on
A sonic ferris wheel
Here I go again
Thinking these bad thoughts again
I don’t no where they’re gonna lead
These bad thoughts again
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Let's Move To Spain
02:38
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Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
Get a place on the beach and drink wine all day
I’ll play my guitar, you’ll do the same
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
Baby, my baby, let’s write a song
We’ll make the words simple so our friends can song along
I’ll sing verse, you’ll sing the refrain
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
So long, so long
It won’t be hard to say goodbye
So long, so long
Just as long as you are by my side
Hold on, hold on
Everything’ll be alright
Hold on, hold on
Everyday will start
With a kiss goodnight
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
We’ll soak up the sun and make love in the rain
I’ll sell the piano and jump on a plane
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
That’s right
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain, c’mon
Baby, my baby, let’s move to Spain
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The Simplest Way
02:31
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This is the simplest way to tell you
I miss you
And these are the simplest chords that I know
That fit this feeling
And this is a simple song
Meant to show you I’m glad that
You came along and
I’m so happy I know you
This is the simplest way to get through
I know you’re busy
And this is the easiest way to tell you
I need you
And this is a simple song
Meant to show you I’m glad that
You came along and
I’m so happy I know you
This is the simplest way to tell you
I love you
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Table
02:15
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Digital camera and a bottle of water
Cup of coffee and a tape recorder
They’re on my table now
Open mail and headphone adapters
Half read books with earmarked chapters
They’re on my table now
On my crowded table now
I don’t like this mess
But I miss confess
I know where everything is
Tinted glasses and an old Kinks cd
T.V. clicker and a yellow sharpie
They’re on my table now
On my crowded table now
I don’t like this mess
But I miss confess
I know where everything is
Digital camera and a bottle of water
Cup of coffee and a tape recorder
They’re on my table now
They’re on my table now
On my crowded table now
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With Her Now
01:49
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I wish I could be with her now
And talk with her into the night
And hold on to each other tight
I wish I could be with her now
I guess this is what love is
Just wanting to be around her
Just needing to be around her
I guess this is what love is
I wish I could be with her now
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I got some baseballs that are pretty rare
I got a swimming pool and a fast car but I don’t care
Cause I don’t have anything if I don’t have you
No, I don’t have anything if I don’t have you
I got gold records hanging on my wall
But without your love baby you can have them all
Cause I don’t have anything if I don’t have you
You came along
As I watched the world go by
The feeling was strong
And it makes me want to cry
I was alone without a dream or plan
Till I saw you and now I understand
I got Atlas Shrugged in a first printing
But things like that now they don’t mean a thing
Cause I don’t have anything if I don’t have you
I don’t have anything if I don’t have you
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Abyss
02:59
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I know it's over
What can I do?
Except cry over you
Tears while I’m driving
From out of the blue
And each one is for you
I guess you could say that you got your wish
Trying to keep your heart from the abyss
But it didn't have to come to this
I want to call you
But I can't dial the phone
Don’t wanna hear you've moved on
I guess you could say that you got your wish
Trying to keep your heart from the abyss
It didn't have to come to this
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I Think Of Her
01:50
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Out here alone on Venice Beach
I think of her and want to reach out my hand
To touch her hair, but she’s not there
I think of her most all the time
From when I wake till bedtime
And in my dreams you can be sure
I’ll think of her
When we’re apart
And it’s all a blur
I’ll close my eyes
And think of her
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Shannon (Bonus)
03:40
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Another day is at end
Mama says she's tired again
No one can even begin to tell her
I hardly know what to say
But maybe it's better that way
If Papa were here I'm sure he'd tell her
Shannon is gone, I hope she's drifting out to sea
She always loved to swim away
Maybe she'll find an island with a shaded tree
Just like the one in our backyard
Mama tries hard to pretend
Things will get better again
Somehow she's keeping it all inside her
But finally the tears fill our eyes
And I know that somewhere tonight
She knows how much we really miss her
Shannon is gone, I hope she's drifting out to sea
She always loved to swim away
Maybe she'll find an island with a shaded tree
Just like the one in our backyard
Just like the one in our backyard
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Michelle, Michelle
I didn’t know this would happen
That I would fall so hard for her
But now the only thing that matters
Are these two words,
Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle
I couldn’t stop my heart
From doing what hearts do
Like beating out of rhythm
With each thought of you
Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle
I just wanna stroke your hair, ah
I just wanna hold your head, ah
I just wanna trace your lips, ah
I just wanna say your name,
Michelle, Michelle
Today I wrote her an email
But I couldn’t hit send
Still I don’t want whatever this is to end
Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle
I just wanna say her name
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Seth Swirsky Los Angeles, California
Melodic, classic, retro-pop from
Seth Swirsky, a multi-award winning, singer-songwriter, author and filmmaker.
He’s written a number of top ten hits for a multitude of artists and is also a founding member of the acclaimed power pop band The Red Button.
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Seth Swirsky recommends:
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The 1st Red Button LP from 2007
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The 2nd Red Button LP from 2011
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Now It's All This
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The Red Button EP from 2017
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