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Songs for a Sinking Ship

by April Smith and the Great Picture Show

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1.
One means somebody’s lonely Company means there are two Three means a crowd, and it’s about to get loud And four means more than a few Five means to take a quick little break And get back to work when you’re through I just want to mean something to you Lightning means there’ll be thunder Sun means the sky’ll be blue When the leaves are falling it means that autumn is calling and the summer days are through Snowflakes mean that it’s winter The birds’ll tell you it’s true I just want to mean something to you Maybe what I mean to say Is that I think about you in the most romantic of ways And I’m hoping you’ll be open to discussing us and nothing in between Maybe what I mean is that I love you more than any other I’ve seen If you couldn’t tell well I hope you’re quite keen on it Like a rhyme loves a sonnet Like a movie loves a screen that’s what I wanna mean to you Laughing means there is happiness Crying means somebody’s blue Screaming implies someone’s been telling lies Or an apology is overdue A smile means things turned out alright Despite an oversight or two I just want to mean something to you I just want to mean something to you
2.
If you dig under my feet you will find things that you don’t want to see Things that I hide deep down inside a menagerie of the tragedy I caused and all of my flaws and my demons are all that can see then what would you do …if you only knew [chorus] All of the things that I’ve done Terrible things you would never believe Things that I’ve done Oh how you’ll run if you knew a single one All of the things that I’ve done Would my face give me away I know it wont cause I don’t even feel I just reflect what you expect so you don’t suspect that… I could be exactly who I am [chorus] I know that I’m inflected but who could have predicted that monster that I’ve become I keep things carefully covered so no one will discover that I could be the culprit I’m sorry i cant help it [chorus]
3.
I’m a sucker for a pretty face And you’re as pretty as they come So what if the conversation leaves me absolutely numb? Oh you’re so enchanting When your mouth is closed And with a mouth like that Who needs politics and prose Now I’m staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out If you’ve understood a single word that I’ve said Is there anything going on in that pretty little head? Cause if you’re just drop dead gorgeous You should just drop dead A face that could launch a thousand ships A smile so bright it could stop a train Won’t do you no good if you can’t Back it all up with the brains Now I’m staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out If you’ve understood a single word that I’ve said Is there anything going on in that pretty little head? Cause if you’re just drop dead gorgeous You should just drop dead Baby don’t change on account of me Cause I like em pretty but I need em quick and witty And if that’s the best of ya, if there and nothing to the rest of ya A pretty face is all you’ll ever be to me And I’m staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out If you’ve understood a single word that I’ve said Is there anything going on in that pretty little head? Cause if you’re just drop dead gorgeous You should just drop dead If you’re just drop dead gorgeous You should just drop dead
4.
Can't Say No 03:16
You got my number, I’m well aware I’m just a sucker, darling, I declare Oh I’m resigned, it’s just as well I lose my senses, I’m defenseless Under your spell It does no good to resist your charms I just come running back with open arms You treat me mean, you hurt me so I should have learned my lesson oh so long ago You bat those eyelashes and my poor heart crashes down I’d go but we both know I’d only turn right back around Oh but I can’t say no to you Every time I’m led astray You’re all I think about when I’m away You bait the hook, I always bite Even when I try resist with all of my might You bat those eyelashes and my poor heart crashes down I’d go but we both know I’d only turn right back around Oh but I can’t say no to you You bat those eyelashes and my poor heart crashes down I’d go but we both know I’d only turn right back around I bet you think that you’re smart, don’t you I bet you’re gonna trample my heart won’t you Oh but I can’t say no to you
5.
Don’t you tell me to be patient I’ve been waiting all these years If you don’t want me there’s another To take it from here If you’re quite finished dear Don’t pretend that you don’t hear this You could never take me seriously I deserve more than to be Swept under the mat I’ll be fine, it’s just that These thousands of miles of arteries Lead to a heart that beats just for you What’ll I do? What’ll I do? You had every chance to make it right And there was a time when I thought you might But now it’s clear you’d leave me at the drop of a hat I’ll get by, it’s just that These thousands of miles of arteries Lead to a heart that beats just for you What’ll I do? What’ll I do? What’ll I do? What’ll I do? I guess you’ll never see what you’re missing Until you’re missing me and These thousands of miles of arteries that Lead to a heart that beats just for you What’ll I do? What’ll I do?
6.
Colors 02:41
You’ve been far away from me Another land across the sea All this time my heart’s been breaking Just waiting round and aching For a letter or a telegram Telling me how sweet I am Swear your heart will never roam So til you come back home I’ll wear you colors my dear Until you’re standing right here Next to the one who adores you Whose heart is beating for you Like a lighthouse guides a shipwrecked sailor safely from the sea I’ll wear you colors til you come back home to me I’m hoping you return the glow I’m just making sure you know That no matter how, no matter when You come back to me You’ll realize this love is strong As it has been all along For miles and miles can’t come between The kind of love we’ve seen I’ll wear you colors my dear Until you’re standing right here Next to the one who adores you Whose heart is beating for you Like a lighthouse guides a shipwrecked sailor safely from the sea I’ll wear you colors til you come back home to me I’ll wear you colors my dear Until you’re standing right here Next to the one who adores you Whose heart is beating for you Like a lighthouse guides a shipwrecked sailor safely from the sea I’ll wear you colors til you come back home to me (repeat)
7.
Dixie Boy 03:34
I know you’ve got designs on my man I see you giving him the eye And I don’t like what I see And I know you don’t want to get into it with me Cause like a soldier defends his land I stand up, I get up, I defend my man so don’t make me ask you twice cause I asked you once and I asked you nice keep your damn hands off my Dixie Boy well he’s sweet, isn’t he? but I’m sorry ladies, he belongs to me. My Dixie Boy well he’s fine, but get in line cause he’s mine, he’s mine, all mine, all mine. Well I know the way that you girls operate so keep your hands to yourself and your eyes on your own plate it’s not nice to stare don’t make me come over there cause ladies I’m a lady but please understand when it comes to my boy I will fight like a man I will seek, and I will destroy for the apple of my eye, my pride and joy My Dixie Boy well he’s sweet, isn’t he? but I’m sorry ladies, he belongs to me. My Dixie Boy well he’s fine, but get in line cause he’s mine, he’s mine, all mine, all mine. I’m a lover not a fighter and I don’t want to have to get rough I’m just warning you ahead of time I can be a bitch when it comes to my stuff so keep your damn hands off my Dixie Boy well he’s sweet, isn’t he? but I’m sorry ladies, he belongs to me. My Dixie Boy well he’s fine, but get in line tell you one more time, the boy is mine He’s mine, he’s mine, all mine, all mine.
8.
I will always be here You’ve got me in chains You’ll never let me be You always will remain In the face of another You know what you’ve done You know very well You set a trap for me And baby i fell For the love of you lover So don’t turn around Because there’s nothing left to say And I’ll let you be The one that got away And you can cut that string And we can quit these games we play And I’ll let you be The one that got away I should have known better What a fool to be so blind And now all I’ve got here Is the mess you left behind And the memory of a promise gone bad Now all the books have been read And the case has been closed And all fingers point to you And everybody knows So how’s it feel to be the one who has been had So don’t turn around Because there’s nothing left to say And I’ll let you be The one that got away And you can cut that string And we can quit these games we play And I’ll let you be The one that got away I know the moment I turn around You’ll want me back right away And I’ll always be the one that got away
9.
Beloved 03:38
I know it’s over My heart will never know another lover We two shall never share another breath My will has faded This longing it’s an unrelenting torture Oh mercy take me know to my beloved You were the thrill that stilled my beating heart baby You are the one I’ll dream the most But if I cannot have the real thing I’ll gladly settle for your ghost And you can haunt these halls All you want And if I ever leave I will take you with me da da… This thing that beats Is the one thing that keeps us apart Well they say to say goodbye But I’d surely rather die From my broken heart You were the thrill That stilled my beating heart baby You are the one I’ll dream the most But if I cannot have the real thing I’ll gladly settle for you ghost I’ll gladly settle for you ghost
10.
I could take a great big bite out of you When I get my cake I like to eat I like to eat it too And can I help myself if I find you simply delicious? Now I’m like the big the big, bad wolf at your door My mouth is wide open, ready to explore And I’m not hiding the fact that I’m out for blood Baby, I’m vicious Don’t hate a girl because she knows All the ways to get beneath your clothes Cause you played those games, down to the letter You’re just mad cause I play them better I need to get my sound So I’m gonna lay you down I’m gonna spin you around And play you like a record I could take a great big bite out of you When I get my cake I like to eat I like to eat it too And can I help myself if I find you simply delicious? Now I’m like the big the big, bad wolf at your door My mouth is wide open, ready to explore And I’m not hiding the fact that I’m out for blood Baby, I’m vicious Don’t hate a girl because she knows All the ways to get beneath your clothes Cause you played those games, down to the letter You’re just mad cause I play them better I need to get my sound So I’m gonna lay you down I’m gonna spin you around And play you like a record I need to get my sound And I need to get it now I’m gonna spin you around And play you like a record You’re spinning me right around, baby You’re spinning me right around, and round and round You’re spinning me right around, baby You’re spinning me right around, and round and round You’re spinning me right around, baby You’re spinning me right round, and round and round You’re spinning me right around, baby You’re spinning me right around, and round and round But whose spinning who now? I need to get my sound So I’m gonna lay you down I’m gonna spin you around And play you like a record (repeat)
11.
Do you ever wonder if I’m dreaming of you in the night at my window by the light of the moon? If you ever wonder if if I’m dreaming of you well I’m not, so you can stop wondering. Do you ever wonder if I’m thinking of you when I wake in the morning and the day is new? If you ever wonder if if I’m thinking of you well I’m not, so you can stop wondering. I’ve got better things to do than sit around thinking all about you and hanging on to every little word that you said I’ve got plenty to keep me busy without you running round in my head So if you ever wonder if I’m dreaming of you in the night at my window by the light of the moon? If you ever wonder if if I’m dreaming of you, Bitch please…I’ve got better things to do.

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released February 23, 2010

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