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City Lights
03:33
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Reach your hand into the night and grab it by the city lights
You're drunk and you've no place to go
Well, baby I'm the one you're waiting for
The radio begins to play another song about getting laid
We are, we are, we are, we are
We are the reason that they write em for
Tired and loopy, our consciences useless
Remember the first time that I drove you home
There was no faking: First act, I was taken
It was the moment I was searching for
Taking chances running wild, I am driven by your smile
Take me to your secret place and open up the pearly gates
Tired and loopy, our consciences useless
Remember the first time that I drove you home
There was no faking: First act, I was taken
It was the moment I was searching for
And there's something about the way
Oh, the way that we first met
And it's still that way to day
The radio begins to play another song about getting laid
We are, we are, we are, we are
We are the reason that they write em for
Tired and loopy, our consciences useless
Remember the first time that I drove you home
There was no faking: First act, I was taken
It was the moment I was searching for
Tired and loopy, our consciences useless
Remember the first time that I drove you home
There was no faking: First act, I was taken
It was the moment I was searching for
And there's something about the way
Oh, the way that we first met
And it's still that way to day
And there's something about the way
Oh, the way that we first met
And it's still that way to day
Reach your hand into the night and grab it by the city lights
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If We're Gonna Go Down
02:57
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I wake up to find your warning shot
I know you're out there, ain't no use trying to pretend
You say I'm stupid, is that the best you've got
It's not the first time that you've tried to fuck with my head
And if were gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
We can set fire to this town, I'm never coming back here anyway
The last time you looked this good, was the last time that I felt anything
Yeah, if we're gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
So, are you with me? Come on, don't mess with my head
Are second chances in your heart or just in your bed
There's no one out there- no one who understand me
I'm more than dirty secrets you hide from your friends
And if were gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
We can set fire to this town, I'm never coming back here anyway
The last time you looked this good, was the last time that I felt anything
Yeah, if we're gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
Yeah, I know our love has one foot in the grave
But there's no reason why we can't misbehave
And if were gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
We can set fire to this town, I'm never coming back here anyway
Yeah, if were gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
We can set fire to this town, I'm never coming back here anyway
The last time you looked this good, was the last time that I felt anything
Yeah, if we're gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
Yeah, if were gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
We can set fire to this town, I'm never coming back here anyway
The last time you looked this good, was the last time that I felt anything
Yeah, if we're gonna go down, you'd better make it worthwhile, baby
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Safe(The Rain)
04:35
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I said, are you upset about something
You're trying to pop another damn sleeping pill
She said, I'm just tired of thinking
And anyway, I'm just trying to find my way home
but it's in my dreams
I told her, lay your head down
It's not as far away as it seems
If you tell me your secrets, I'll become the rain
I'd wash your sins away, until you feel no pain
Just wrap your arms around me, I'll take you someplace safe
I'll take you someplace sacred- It will take your breath away
and I believe we'd both be safe
You know the clock is ticking
Another grain slips through the crack
We're not getting any younger
As much as we'd like to go back and relive all the pain
But could we leave it all intact, or would we just try to erase
If you tell me your secrets, I'll become the rain
I'll wash your sins away, until you feel no pain
Just wrap your arms around me, I'll take you someplace safe
I'll take you someplace sacred- It will take your breath away
and I believe we'd both be safe
And we don't have to relive all that pain
If you tell me your secrets, I'd become the rain
I'd wash your sins away, until you feel no pain
Just wrap your arms around me, I'd take you someplace safe
I'll take you someplace sacred- It will take your breath away
and I believe we'd both be safe
If you tell me your secrets, I'll become the rain
I'll wash your sins away, until you feel no pain
Just wrap your arms around me, I'll take you someplace safe
I'll take you someplace sacred- It will take your breath away
and I believe we'd both be safe
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For My Daughters
03:47
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The hours will dwindle as the seasons change
And soon you'll be out on your own
Though you're just a child, I wish you'd have remained
The same baby girl I brought home
And I'd always stay by your side
But, I don't ever wanna feel like I'm holding you back
I stood here with you for so long
Just know that if you get lost, you can always turn back
I'll be waiting at home
The man you'll remember was broken at best
But, I promise you dears, that I tried
I hope you'll still feel your head on my chest
When life seems too hard to get by
Remember, I'll fight by your side
But, I don't ever wanna feel like I'm holding you back
I stood here with you for so long
Just know that if you get lost, you can always turn back
I'll be waiting at home
And today you need me and tomorrow you're leaving
I never wanna be the one to hold you back
Just know I'm there if you ever need to hold my hand
Well, just understand
I don't ever wanna feel like I'm holding you back
I stood here with you for so long
Just know that if you get lost, you can always turn back
I'll be waiting at home
And I don't ever wanna feel like I'm holding you back
I stood here with you for so long
Just know that if you get lost, you can always turn back
I'll be waiting at home
I'll always be waiting at home
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Taking Chances
02:30
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I got a problem and yeah, it's a girl
Well, she grabbed my arm and dragged me into her world
I'm taking chances on tonight now
Not sure I'm ready to just let go
But, she's the reason they tell secrets
And she's the reason people wanna know
And here we are, both our lives have become tangled in the dark
I'll take my chances on tonight
And hope she doesn't let go
I'm falling in love and dont it feel good
I know that it does because she tells me it should
Well, she's got the face, she's got the body
And she's got the wheel and total control of me
I'm taking chances on tonight now
Not sure I'm ready to just let go
But, she's the reason they tell secrets
And she's the reason people wanna know
And here we are, both our lives have become tangled in the dark
I'll take my chances on tonight
And hope she doesn't let go
I want a release, I wanna feel good
She was taking her time cuz she knew that she could
That look on her face, it's kinda scary
She's breaking me down, she got me down on my knees
I'm taking chances on tonight now
Not sure I'm ready to just let go
But, she's the reason they tell secrets
And she's the reason people wanna know
And here we are, both our lives have become tangled in the dark
I'll take my chances on tonight
And hope she doesn't let go
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Take me with you when you go
Just please don't leave me behind
I've got something you should know
Sometimes, my world is unkind
Now I'm a symptom of a man
All my flesh and all my bones
They're all swimming in the sands of lost love
And broken homes
More of the same
But, what if
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
I swear, I wasn't born this way
It took years of pain and hate
Bring me to your world above
Bring me someplace I'd once loved
There are no saints
In purgatory
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
I feel as though the lights have faded and darkness fills my eyes
It'll take all the fight out of me again
And I dont believe it's there
Waking up is all that I have ever wanted
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
Take me with you when you go
Please, just don't leave me behind
I got one thing you should know
Sometimes, my world is unkind
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Valentine
02:42
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Hey, I've been around- There's not much to say
Yeah, I've calmed down- I've been filling space
I got a broken brain- You got a bleeding heart
Can we straighten out
In each others arms
In each others arms
When I wake up the next time
There will be one thing on my mind
Will you be my Valentine
Just leave a message for me to find
You been hiding there- In the shadows
Of my formal self- You've handled
It's been a train wreck and you've adjusted
You been knocked down
Stood up and dusted off
Stood up and dusted off
And when I wake up the next time
There will be one thing on my mind
Will you be my Valentine
Just leave a message for me to find
Cuz I've been burning through our time
And girls like you are hard to find
Will you still be my Valentine
If I promise to fix myself in time
And when I wake up the next time
There will be one thing on my mind
Will you be my Valentine
Just leave a message for me to find
Cuz I've been burning through our time
And girls like you are hard to find
Will you still be my Valentine
If I promise to fix myself in time
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Brandon Von Vacik Aurora, Illinois
Over the past two decades, singer/songwriter Brandon Von Vacik has become an integral part of the Chicago music scene, thrilling audiences as a solo artist & frontman for various projects, including the popular Alt/Rock cover band Pinion. Playing legendary venues like the House Of Blues Chicago, The Wire, Beat Kitchen & more, Von Vacik is an essential figure in the circuit - and with good reason. ... more
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