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Ambushed (How Lucky You Are)
(c) 2011
I was ambushed in my own house
You were never gonna be found out
Frame by Frame, you’re unpredictable
It’s a dirty down shame, you’re so likable
Now I know your kind and it blows my mind
‘Cause I keep falling for it
How lucky you are to be born without a heart
‘Cause mine hurts all the time
Compassion is not what you’d say your calling is
Line ‘em up and knock ‘em down in front of witnesses
Now I know your kind and it blows my mind
‘Cause I keep falling for it
How lucky you are to be born without a heart
‘Cause mine hurts all the time
You wear your smile like a fashion statement
You look at me like I’m your entertainment
I'm done fish'n down that dry well
'cause I'm the sensitive type who fell into your hell
The less I say, the more I'm heard,
I can figure you out, but I won't be cured
'Cause I know your kind and I rack my mind
that I keep falling for it
How lucky you are to be born without a heart
‘Cause mine hurts all the time
Oh, it hurts all time…Oh…How lucky you are…
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You Are My Star
03:18
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You are My Star
(c) 2011
You are my star
Leading me on
Leading me on
Together we’ll walk in the midst of the madness
You’ll calm all my fears and illuminate darkness
You give me a chance to believe
You give me love
Tucked in my hands
Tucked in my hands
No one can touch me with you right above me
Throw me a streamer and show that you love me
You give me a chance to believe
I didn’t create you, so I can’t control you
Which means your love is the real heart and soul of you.
Sometimes you’re hidden by my cloudy mind
Which seeks to protect itself from all the hurt it can find
Fall into me
Fall into me
When I’m a mess you see nothing but beauty
I can’t hide from you ‘cause what good would that do me
When everything crumbles, you’re out of the shadows
Clearing away all the smoke from the barrel
You give me a chance to believe
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Ready to Bruise
04:37
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Ready to Bruise
(c) 2011
Why do you tell me
That it can’t be done
That attitude’s not fit
For everyone
I crossed the bridge
And now you’re saying jump
But I’m not going back
To where I’ve come from
Which is doubting, wondering, praying,
Hoping for forgiveness, some kindness, assistance,
Resisting my own Power, my knowledge, my inner voice that tells me
You’re not right for me
Now I’m ready to bruise
I'm ready to fall
I'm ready to see how far it is I can go
Being with you is safe like that ship in the harbor
But being awake is what I was born for
When you say that it’s too hard
When you say it’s not in my cards
That is when I have to stop
And extricate myself from the thought
Which is doubting, wondering, praying,
Hoping for forgiveness, some kindness, assistance,
Resisting my own Power, my knowledge, my inner voice that tells me
You’re not right for me
Now I’m ready to bruise
I'm ready to fall
I'm ready to see how far it is I can go
Being with you is safe like that ship in the harbor
But being awake is what I was born for
Why do you tell me
That it can’t be done
That attitude’s not fit
For everyone
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Fortune Teller
04:04
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Fortune Teller
(c) 2011
When the world seemed against me
And my hope was sinking low
It was you who told me hold on
Find what you need to know
Take a breath and close your eyes
Feel me close to you
Trust in me, believe in me
Like I believe in you
Love, don’t waiver
Try, don’t hide
Now, not later
You gotta learn it one more time
‘Cause you don’t know when it’s coming
And you can’t tell when it’s here
You’re not a fortune teller
So wait another day my dear
I never thought I could rise
My fate would ever change
You told me there’s no magic
But you gotta believe to sustain
And I know you say to yourself
I’ve been here before
I’ve read the script a thousand times
and I know the ending by heart
Love, don’t waiver
Try, don’t hide
Now, not later
You gotta learn it one more time
‘Cause you don’t know when it’s coming
And you can’t tell when it’s here
You’re not a fortune teller
So wait another day my dear
I can’t wait to see
What you’re meant to be
Love, don’t waiver
Try, don’t hide
Now, not later
You gotta learn it one more time
‘Cause you don’t know when it’s coming
And you can’t tell when it’s here
You’re not a fortune teller
So wait another day my dear
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I Do
03:54
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I Do
(c) 2011
When I was in high school feeling so alone
I never dreamed I’d be building a home
And if you asked me would I do it all again
The rejection, acceptance, the heartache forever
The emptiness inside as I get my last ride
I do
I do
I do
I fought the war and never lost my nerve
Dare I give myself what I deserve
And if you ask me do I know myself enough
Of what I have to give and what I’m hoping for
To live with someone else without losing myself
I do
I do
I do
Here I am with you the one I love
I can’t believe this woman I’ve become
And if you asked me to step into your light
To stop all the running and walk by your side
Get rested ‘cause it’s gonna be mighty long night
I do
I do
I do
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Light Shines On
03:27
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Light Shines On
(c) 2011
I can’t be trusted with the time I’ve been given
It’s a crime to rely on me
To follow dreams you set for me
If I change the way I do things
Speak my mind and give opinions
Would you love me anyway?
Call the press, notify the troops
I’m changing colors
Something’s happening to all I know
Look into these tortured eyes
Can you see them reaching
We surrender on the outside, but
Our light shines on
The road before me may be hard
But staying put is harder, than I could ever guess
If I fight what’s imposed upon me
Live my dreams and be the best I can be
That might mean we disagree
Call the press, notify the troops
I’m changing colors
Something’s happening to all I know
Look into these tortured eyes
Can you see them reaching
We surrender on the outside, but
Our light shines on
What’s wrong or right is not the question
But an endless old distraction
Call the press, notify the troops
I’m changing colors
Something’s happening to all I know
Look into these tortured eyes
Can you see them reaching
We surrender on the outside, but
Our light shines on
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Black Cat Habitat Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Black Cat Habitat is a soulful and shamelessly melodic indie-rock band with groove tendencies. Performing original songs about longing, triumph, and finding your own habitat, Black Cat Habitat is led by singer-songwriter Rachel McCullough, with lead guitarist Neal Blumberg, bassist Danny Walker, and drummer Jay B. Wade. ... more
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