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Hey
02:55
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I came to the city full of fright
I came to the city never thought I’d make it
From the morning to the night
And the morning had never felt so sacred
Hey
Beneath the morning lies a day
I know the money’s not okay but I’ll find some
You won’t be alone and we will find our peace of mind
The streets of New York were full of lights
Full of lights and I felt so elated
I didn’t feel the cold at night
I was hoping a new life would start there
Hey
Beneath the morning lies a day
I know the money’s not okay but I’ll find some
You won’t be alone and we will find our peace of mind
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2. |
God on a Bus
03:54
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I was going to sing the blues
And the words were coming loud and clear
I was feeling insecure
Then in a second I just felt at ease
And it’s all because of you
You plug my ears when I don’t want to hear
And when the world is all blues
You lift me up and I just want you here
I was turning on the news
They dragged me out and then they brought me here
And though the holes were rather small
They had to call a fire engineer
And it’s all because of you
You plug my ears when I don’t want to hear
And when the world is all blues
You lift me up and I just want you here
Hurry up get on your way
Before I drown in my sorrow
Though it keeps on getting deeper every day
I used to think that I was strong
I used to think I could make it
Now it’s getting so much more than I can take
Get on your way
Get on your way
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Here’s another song about my little girl
In case you didn’t notice she rules my world
With a velvet fist and in case that you missed it
She’s the girl with the sun in her eyes
I’m feeling out of focus on this cloudy day
I’m feeling that the sun is slipping away
In the dephts of time, so here I’ll wait
For the girl with the sun in her eyes
Does she really love me? She does not say
Is she thinking of me in every way?
I can tell by a look, by a wink in her eye
I can tell by the way that she smiles
Is she thinking of me when she awakes?
Is she thinking of me every day?
Is she thinking of me, waiting for the moment to come?
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4. |
Going to the City
03:27
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I’m going to the city
Though it’s cold outside
I’m tired of the country
Of this countryside
Will the train ‘round the bend take me where I want to
I’m tired of standing like a scarecrow tonight
Licking up speed and drinking Mai Tais
We’re going to hit the street for some loving tonight
And we ain’t gonna rush it gonna ride it so slow
Pop down some pills and up to heaven we’ll go
The man at the door
Won’t let me inside
He’ll kick my head in
Till I’m tired of the fight
Will the train ‘round the bend take me where I want to
I’m tired of waiting for a cab in the night
Licking up speed and drinking Mai Tais
We’re going to hit the street for some loving tonight
And we ain’t gonna rush it gonna ride it so slow
Pop down some pills and up to heaven we’ll go
I’m going to the city
Though it’s cold outside
I’m tired of the country
I’m tired of these ties
Will the train ‘round the bend take me where I want to
I’m tired of looking for the meaning of life
Licking up speed and drinking Mai Tais
We’re going to hit the street for some loving tonight
And we ain’t gonna rush it gonna ride it so slow
Pop down some pills and up to heaven we’ll go
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5. |
These Fields of Grey
05:04
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I’m gonna find it - home again
I’m gonna stand up and go away
I’m gonna quit this shit and begin my life today
I’m gonna toss these chains and begin to breathe again
I’m gonna step up for a change
Got so many things to rearrange
I’m gonna pack my stuff and get on a plane to Spain
I’m gonna run so fast I’m never looking back again
My old failures won’t drag me down
I want to dance to another sound
I’m feeling full of life I’m not giving up again
This world is full of crap I’m not going to look away
I’m gonna find it - home again
I’m gonna stand up and go away
I’m gonna leave this town and forget these fields of grey
I’m gonna settle the score and begin to breathe again
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6. |
Wash
04:11
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You thought your sins would fade away
Down in the depths of some forgotten day
You thought your life was yours to keep
You thought your victory was complete
And now who’s going to watch your back
You might as well just fade to black
You bang your head against the wall
You thought you were the smartest of them all
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The Only Way to Die
04:31
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Ride into the sunrise
That’s slowly turning to day
You and I, we’re together
No more running away
We’re nothing but starlight
Bodies get in our way
Run away from these awful times
Keep on running away
And that’s the only way to die
Way beyond the city lights I ride
You’re one in a billion
Nobody can take that away
And when we’re together
Time keeps flowing away
Their life is a straight line
Ours is changing all day
Run away from these awful times
Keep on running away
And that’s the only way to die
Way beyond the city lights I ride
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I thought that I could face another sunday morning
I hoped that the sun would give me some loving
And I’m running upstairs feeling unwell
I smoke another cigarette because you’re not there
I thought you wouldn’t be leaving me without a warning
Packing your things and my life in the process
This tension I feel is with me all the time
And it won’t go away with a bottle of wine
Been thinking of you most of the time
Dreaming of you all day and the nights
Never thought you would leave me and destroy me this way
I’m feeling so alone I’m dying every day
And here I am, bracing myself for the night
I thought that I could face another friday night
Just entering our room it gives me the frights
My footsteps resound on the hardwood floor
And I can’t help myself I’m closing the door
You said we weren’t meant to be right from the start
I felt that I was torn in two when we were apart
Faking a smile when you said “I don’t care
to hear you complain that I am never there”
Been thinking of you most of the time
Dreaming of you all day and the nights
Never thought you would leave me and destroy me this way
I’m feeling so alone I’m dying every day
And here I am, bracing myself for the night
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9. |
When the Summer is Gone
04:41
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I’m stuck on a feeling I can’t explain
Don’t know what it is but it’s wrecking my brain
Who’s picking up the pieces when the summer is gone?
Who’s going to turn the pages? Now you’re alone
I went to the sea the water was cold
Every year that goes by it makes me feel old
Who’s picking up the pieces when the summer is gone?
Who’s going to turn the pages? Now you’re alone
There’ll be no more waves for you to ride
The only things left will be the moon and the sky
I went to the sea the sand was still hot
I just keep on turning into something I’m not
Who’s picking up the pieces when the summer is gone?
Who’s going to turn the pages? Now you’re alone
There’ll be no more waves for you to ride
The only things left will be the moon and the sky
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10. |
More Than Alive
03:02
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Going out it’s the dawn of the day
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
The sun is shining after the rain
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
I’m singing this song it’s always the same
Damn tune every day
I’ll be going out of my way
As soon as you ask me to wait now
The river in time is never the same
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
We’re bathing in water that’s flowing away
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
I’m singing this song it’s always the same
Damn tune every day
I’ll be going out of my way
Sitting on the lawn and laughing away
Come on out it’s a beautiful day
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
The sun is never going to shine this way again
I’m more than alive I’m awake now
I’m singing this song it’s always the same
Damn tune every day
I’ll be going out of my way
As soon as you ask me to wait now
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Nicotine Alley Padova, Italy
Nicotine Alley is a band hailing from Padova, Italy. It has been founded by Paolo Mioni in 2007, who plays guitar, sings and
writes the songs.
The other band members are drummer Lorenzo Maritan and bass player Max Busato.
Paolo used to play guitar, kazoo and bird calls with Sub Pop's Jennifer Gentle. He has made a coast to coast USA tour with them, along with quite a few concerts in Italy.
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