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Lover
03:24
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Words and music by Richard Aljinovic
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Verse 1:
I think about you all the time, it feels like a curse.
I cannot get you out of my mind, it’s just getting worse.
Who’d of thought that we would get so close, with limited time.
We knew that I was going away, we thought we’d be fine.
Now we’re apart and I have had some time, to clear my mind.
I’m still confused but something is keeping me here, some invisible line.
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Verse 2:
If I come home it wouldn’t be just like it was, after a time.
My head be off and I would break and run away, to finish my part in life.
And if I stayed and it all seemed ok, would I be living a lie.
Always thinking bout what could have been if I had stayed, and forgotten my ride.
Yes I’m sorry that I haven’t plans to fill you in, I’m going it blind.
I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s going to take some time.
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Outro:
If it’s not too late, when I get home,
Would you take me back, or will you be gone.
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2. |
Unrequited
04:06
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lyrics
Verse 1:
You’re always on my mind, you just won’t fade.
This secret love of mine will drive me insane.
I want to tell you the truth, when I see you I just go mute.
You’re with another man.
Is it fate that we are apart, or is it time to open my heart.
Or will I keep you in my sleep.
Chorus:
I’ve been wanting to tell you all, but I can’t.
You’re in love with another man.
So I wait for fate to make the call, it’s so cruel.
I’ve explained that I’m in love with you.
Verse 2:
But it’s just questionable the way, we act on fate.
We believe in trust and faith,
we believe in love that won’t break, but it relies on us.
Don’t be too hard, on your broken heart,
It’ll just take longer to heel.
Chorus:
I’ve been wanting to tell you all, but I can’t.
You’re in love with another man.
So I wait for fate to make the call, it’s so cruel.
I’ve explained that I’m in love with you.
With you, with you,
I’m in love with you, mmmm……
And no one knows, not even you. Oooooo…….
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3. |
Coming Home
04:15
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Verse 1:
I’ve read the holy books from front to back,
they have given birth, to a confused, lonely man.
I’ve listened to preachers, rabbis, muftis, monks,
holy men of god, who can tear the world apart.
Chorus:
Love will save us all some say, but I can’t pray,
for love is in our hearts just find it.
My soul will lead me, find my heart and find my love,
Let it all flow free and share the joy.
Lord, can I come home.
Verse 2:
The wisest people told me god is in our hearts and in our souls,
Not in holy books or with religious fools.
People are the answer, the wisdom, the heart, the soul, the road,
that leads you home. So just listen, they’ll set you free.
Chorus:
Love will save us all some say, but I can’t pray,
for love is in our hearts just find it.
My soul will lead me, find my heart and find my love,
Let it all flow free and share the joy.
Lord, can I come home.
Bridge:
I’ve been angry; I’ve been blaming the world for all that has gone wrong.
I’ve been running around with my head up in my ass.
I’ve been lonely, I’ve been hurt, I’ve been doing it hard but now it’s all so clear.
It’s just me who’s making it tough, lord can I come home.
Verse 3:
I’ve been roaming; I’ve searched the corners of the earth
And all I’ve learnt is how people have been hurt.
There was no holy grail or answers that I sought, only people who are
Happy, angry, loving hurting, hating, wanting to be heard.
Chorus:
Love will save us all some say, but I can’t pray,
for love is in our hearts just find it.
My soul will lead me, find my heart and find my love,
Let it all flow free and share the joy.
Lord, can I come home.
Oh I say lord, can I come home.
credits
from I'm Alive, released August 31, 2014
Chich - Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitars
Simon Morel - Lead Guitar
Michael Carpenter - Bass, Guitar, Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals, Drums on 'Revolutionaries' and 'Is It Gone?'
Russell Crawford - Drums, Clavinet, Piano, Percussion, Bass on Is It Gone?
Brett Moses - Bass on 'I'm Alive'
Helen Grimley - String arrangements
Alister Sung - Cello
Julie Starkey - Violin
Caitlin Benetat -Violin
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4. |
Mistress
03:05
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lyrics
Mistress
Words and music by Chich and Simon Watt
Verse 1:
Yes it’s me I’m walking, on my own two feet.
Yes it’s me I’m walking, on my own two feet.
I rule my life and I can’t be beat.
Cause it’s me I’m walking on my own two feet.
Verse 2:
More beautiful than, dreams of pornography.
She’s more beautiful than, dreams of pornography.
She drives me crazy, blind with defeat.
She’s more beautiful than, dreams of pornography.
Chorus:
She’s so wicked she drives me insane.
Confusing everything that I had planned.
Use your ass to put me on fire.
Then she turned around and left me wired.
Verse 3:
Well she beats me like, a rented mule.
Yes she beats me like a rented mule.
She just don’t care, she’ll get someone new.
Cause she beats me like a rented mule.
Chorus:
She’s so wicked she drives me insane.
Confusing everything that I had planned.
Use your ass to put me on fire.
Then she turned around and left me wired.
Yes she left me wired.
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5. |
I'm Alive
03:53
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I’m Alive
Words and music by Chich
Verse 1:
In the morning, in the morning,
I just wake up see the sky and slowly rise.
When I wake up, when I wake up,
I look around feel so lucky I’m alive.
Now I’m ready to take the world, take each step with
care and love, see the beauty that’s around me all the time.
It’s no wonder that this world, is so filled with hate and hurt,
when we harbour all the love that lays inside.
Chorus:
And I sing and laugh for joy,
Yes I sing and laugh for joy,
I’m alive, I’m alive.
Verse 2:
In the day time, in the day time,
I live it up, feel the love and have a ball.
Yes I’m smiling, yes I’m smiling,
I can’t help but smile and laugh and love it all.
There were times I had enough, thought that life was
only tough, till I learnt to see the beauty of it all.
Now I’m thirsty for each day, good or bad it’s all ok,
I’ll take the day for what it is I’ll have them all.
Chorus:
And I sing and laugh for joy,
Yes I sing and laugh for joy,
I’m alive, I’m alive.
Ourtro
In the morning, in the morning,
I just wake up see the sun with smiling eyes.
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6. |
Chasing The Moon
03:05
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Chasing the moon
Words and music by Chich
Verse 1:
I’m gonna float,
to chase the moon in my boat.
To try to help poor time,
fix the wrongs before they all die.
A quarter gone the moon beckons me,
Come the time ticks on it’s still chasing me.
But I’m floating down the stream,
With plastic bags that gleam in moon beams.
Chorus:
And I’m floating down the stream,
chasing the moon on tails of moon beams.
Chasing the wrongs and making rights,
well it’s not too late if we all fight,
well it’s not too late if we all fight.
Verse 2:
Half the moon’s disappeared,
the lapsing of seconds is pushing me with speed.
Feel the suffocation of progress, encircle my boat.
Feel the hands through the water want to drag and choke.
Moon three quarters missing I can hear the call,
reach my destination my port and goal.
See all those fields their haunted by trees which are long gone,
the songs of life have disappeared, the birds have all flown.
Chorus:
And I’m floating down the stream,
chasing the moon on tails of moon beams.
Chasing the wrongs and making rights,
well it’s not too late if we all fight,
well it’s not too late if we all fight.
Yes it’s not too late if we all fight.
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7. |
Sorry
04:24
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lyrics
Sorry
Words and music by Chich
Verse 1:
I've been having mighty good time, feel my souls been
soaked in wine, yeah I’m floating all the time.
Life’s good I've got it wrapped up, it’s so nice it feels like
A D-cup, let me warm my hands.
Yes I feel I've got a groove on, and nothing can go wrong.
I’m laughing all the time.
Yes I’m gliding on through, I’m the king and you’re my
fools. That’s just the way it is.
Chorus:
I’m so sorry that I fucked up, excuses are all I have left.
Now I've lost my woman and my friends.
I was floating so high, I felt like I was god.
That chair's been taken and now I feel a little lost.
Now I’m sulking, I’m trying to make a mends,
is it to late or can we still be friends.
Verse 2:
She found another woman’s locks, found me with my pants
below my socks, oh I’m so, so sorry I got caught.
Babe I wasn't the hunter but the hunted, now everything
Just seems so haunted, guilty voices running through my head.
No I didn't mean to hurt you, you’re my queen and I’m the fool,
she meant nothing to me.
Yes I’m sorry that I did that, won’t you just sweep it under
the mat, it’s the drugs they've been playing my head.
Chorus:
I’m so sorry that I fucked up; excuses are all that I had left.
Now I've lost my woman and my friend.
I was floating so high I felt like I was god.
That chair's been taken and now I feel a little lost.
Now I’m sulking, well I’m a trying to make a mends,
is it too late or can we still be friends.
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8. |
Is It Gone?
03:55
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Is it gone?
Words and music by Chich
Verse 1:
I’ve been waiting for silver lining; it’s been on my mind.
Yes I’m getting sick and tired, but I’m still hanging on.
I’ve been wondering why I’m falling, I’ve been waiting to long.
Getting worse don’t know what I’m feeling, but I can’t feel my love.
Chorus:
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone.
Verse 2:
I know I’m a good, good man, I see it in your face.
But when I look in the mirror, I see an empty slate.
I don’t hate or really love, my heart just pumps blood.
I hope I can find it again, so I can live it up.
Chorus:
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone.
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone,
I can’t find it.
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone,
You can see it but I can’t.
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone,
Lord, help me find it.
Is it gone, is it gone, is it gone, is it gone,
Where’s my love.
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9. |
Denim Denim
04:15
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lyrics
Denim, Denim
Words and music by Chich
Verse 1:
I've made some mistakes, some bad ones in my time,
but this one that I've made has pushed the world over the line.
I've been warned, I've been taken to the side,
but I just wouldn't listen now the world is in much strife.
Chorus:
Yippy I ay……., yippy I o…….,
Here we go, here we go.
Verse 2:
I thought I dressed so swish so wicked all the time,
but now I just caused world war three the apocalypse just behind.
It’s a mess I can’t digress it’s gone too far,
my sister told me many times that this could lead to war.
Chorus: (x2)
Yippy I ay……., yippy I o……..,
Here we go, here we go.
Bridge:
Denim, denim, denim, denim, drove me to my knees
now the world is in demise.
Iran, Iraq the whole dam east has gone insane,
first they laughed at me and then it turned to rage.
The Frenchies can’t believe I perpetrate such crimes,
the Hague has quickly said I’m paying with my life.
The Germans didn't mind they thought it was OK,
let the cowboy out from deep inside they say.
Verse 3:
Wish I put that mirror on the front door as was told,
I would have seen my big mistake before I left my home.
Denim jacket, denim jeans, short hair on the sides,
with all the shit that’s going on my denims caused a riot.
Chorus: (x4)
Yippy I ay…….., yippy I o………,
Here we go, here we go.
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10. |
Revolutionaries
04:09
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Verse 1:
Where the children revolution be gone to,
Where have the children revolution be gone.
Where the children revolution be gone to,
we’re all alone.
They promised us a world of peace, they promised us a world that’s green and at ease.
They promised us so many things; it’s hard to find just what they did.
I tell you that they’ve sold their souls, they’ve gone all corporate
and out of control. Those hippie children cut all their hair, their riding their mercs with petrol in the air.
Chorus:
They wave their hippie banners in the air, hug trees like a love affair. Smoked all the shit they could find; now they just don’t care. They fought against the war in Nam, now they sell their weapons to Iran.
Making money hand over fist, what ever happened to the pacifists.
Verse 2:
Where the children revolution be gone to, where have the children revolution be gone.
Where the children revolution be gone to, we ‘re all alone.
They promised us harmony with the trees, all they could give us was their greed disease.
People let go for the bottom line, they want their dividends right on time.
Those revolutionary children have changed their names, from Rainbow and Petal to the Exxon Valdez.
Can’t fool the children of the revolution, T-Rex was wrong now their
a part of the pollution.
Chorus:
They wave their hippie banners in the air, hug trees like a love affair.
Smoked all the shit they could find; now they just don’t care.
They fought against the war in Nam, now they sell their weapons to Iran.
They’re making money hand over fist, what ever happened to the pacifists.
Outro:
It’s sad, promises gone bad.
Yes it’s sad, promises gone bad.
Where the children revolution be gone to,
where have the children revolution be gone.
Where the children revolution be gone to,
We’re all alone. We’re all alone.
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11. |
Joy
04:51
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Verse 1:
You’re my good time, when I’m happy.
You’ve got a secret place that makes me ecstatic.
You lift me up when I sink into my couch,
feeling like I never really want to get out.
You’re my inspiration when I feel all is lost,
what you do to me when you smile makes me hot.
Chorus:
I’ve been known to hide in corners all alone,
thinking of a happy place where no one else knows.
Where I want to be.
Want to be your panties, hanging round your waist,
so every time you move your hips I’ll get a little taste.
Want to be your panties, hanging round your waist,
so every time you move your hips I’ll get a little taste.
Of joy, of joy, of joy, of happiness and joy.
Of joy, of joy, of joy, of pure happiness and joy.
Verse 2:
You make me feel like a king up on high,
if I was a Rasta I’d smoke you all the time.
I even look good when I scratch my ass in public,
no one ever notices cause you’re so perfect.
My friends and family pray that you won’t go away,
they pray to every god they know just so you’ll stay.
Chorus:
I've been known to fight in corners all alone,
thinking of a happy place where no one else knows.
Where I want to be.
I want to be your panties hanging round your waist,
so every time you move your hips I’ll get a little taste.
I want to be your panties hanging round your waist,
so every time you move your hips I’ll get a little taste.
Of joy, of joy, of joy, of happiness and joy.
Of joy, of joy, of joy, of pure happiness and joy.
Yes it’s joy, its joy, its joy, you put a smile on my
face that life just can’t destroy.
Yes it’s joy, its joy, its joy, you put a smile on my
face that life just can’t destroy.
Its joy………………….
Its joy………………….
I want to be your panties hanging round your waist,
so every time you move your hips I’ll get a little taste,
Of joy, of pure heavenly joy.
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12. |
Lover (Strings Version)
03:19
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Words and music by Richard Aljinovic
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Verse 1:
I think about you all the time, it feels like a curse.
I cannot get you out of my mind, it’s just getting worse.
Who’d of thought that we would get so close, with limited time.
We knew that I was going away, we thought we’d be fine.
Now we’re apart and I have had some time, to clear my mind.
I’m still confused but something is keeping me here, some invisible line.
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Verse 2:
If I come home it wouldn’t be just like it was, after a time.
My head be off and I would break and run away, to finish my part in life.
And if I stayed and it all seemed ok, would I be living a lie.
Always thinking bout what could have been if I had stayed, and forgotten my ride.
Yes I’m sorry that I haven’t plans to fill you in, I’m going it blind.
I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s going to take some time.
Chorus:
Lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
lover, lover on my mind,
should I come home, or should I finish my ride.
Outro:
If it’s not too late, when I get home,
Would you take me back, or will you be gone.
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Soul Messengers Sydney, Australia
"Soul Messengers’ sound is deeply rooted in soul, R&B and funk. It’s a sound that’s simultaneously dirty and luxurious."
Huffington Post
Soul Messengers, are a Sydney based Soul and RnB band. They have released 3 studio albums, with 2017’s Vision & Faith reaching #5 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay chart. Their previous albums also garnered great reviews and nationwide radio play.
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