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The Joneses
03:54
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I'm going to a funeral today
For somebody who hasn't passed away
But for all intents and purposes
He isn't with us anymore
Disappeared before I could say goodbye
Left in his place a vacant salesman who would only make me cry
Now the lights inside this home, they merely flicker
Not long ago they used to shine
Everyone was looking to The Joneses
But The Joneses were looking at us
Spotlights showcase the main attraction
Now there's nothing to show
Appearances can be deceiving
To the point we believe them ourselves
Load up on lies and cheap deception
In just one moment he became a sad cliche
Turned his back and packed his bags and walked away
His "I Dos" were merely words
And his forevers didn't last for all that long
Sit back, relax, and let the trauma take its toll
Absorb the aftershocks of truth you could not have known
Just close your eyes and pray
That when you wake again the hope won't linger long
Everyone was looking to The Joneses
But The Joneses were looking at us
Spotlights showcase the main attraction
Now there's nothing to show
Appearances can be deceiving
To the point we believe them ourselves
Stop striving for their false perfection
Everyone was looking to The Joneses
But The Joneses were looking at us
Spotlights showcase the main attraction
Now there's nothing to show
Appearances can be deceiving
To the point we believe them ourselves
See past the smiles and pretension
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Fool Me Once
04:52
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Hello my dear, how have you been
I know it’s been a while
You say you’re well, but I can tell
That there’s something in your smile
That wasn’t there so long ago
When sunlight filled your eyes
Now darkness is all that remains
Behind a bright disguise
I hope that you’re happy with this mess that you’ve made
And the body count along the way
You’re so good at pretending you may even fool yourself
But I won’t be fooled again
I don’t see why you feel the need
To remind me everyday
That in the end I had a choice
And I chose to walk away
Well it took years and too many tears
To find the strength to say
That a life of truth in solitude
Beat your mind fucks any day
I hope that you’re happy with this mess that you’ve made
And the body count along the way
You’re so good at pretending you may even fool yourself
But I won’t be fooled again
The best laid plans of mice and men often go askew
Which is how I ended up that day with no clue what to do
Neither poet nor pro do I claim to be, still I hate to sound cliche
But despite the scrapes and scars sustained I’m still alive today
If I knew then what I know now
Would I let it go so long
Or would I have cut ties and left the lies
And started moving on
When I looked around upon the ground
At the shards of glass on the floor
That’s when I should have known that I’d never find
Any comfort in those arms anymore
I hope that you’re happy with this mess that you’ve made
And the body count along the way
You’re so good at pretending you may even fool yourself
But I won’t be fooled
No I won’t be fooled
No I’ll never be fooled again
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Meaning of Life
03:14
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Mr. Superstar
They all used to look at you in awe
But when you fell you fell down fast and hard
And now it's time to start again
Ms. Misfortunate One
These past few years haven't been much fun
Didn't deserve a life so burdensome
You'll get redemption in the end
You will my friend
We're all uncertain, we're all in pain
We're all out searching for something in vain
Hoping for karma, but settling for calm
Though never assuaged
Come form a circle and take my hand
We help each other to understand
That the meaning of life means nothing at all
Mr. Quiet Guy
Broken and jaded, it comes off as shy
Say you'll be better off alone this time
Then alone is what you'll be
This you'll see
Hey Dr. Drama Queen
Always stuck there in your in-between
Constantly balancing these vast extremes
Very soon you will be free
You will indeed
We're all uncertain, we're all in pain
We're all out searching for something in vain
Hoping for karma, but settling for calm
Though never assuaged
Come form a circle and take my hand
We help each other to understand
That the meaning of life means nothing at all
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Maryjo Mattea Washington D.C., D.C.
Maryjo Mattea is a pop/rock songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist based in Washington, DC. She is the creative force behind such catchy, pop-sensible earworms as “A New Normal” and “Wind Me Up.” Her sound has garnered numerous comparisons to rock icons like Alanis Morisette, Liz Phair, and Rilo Kiley. ... more
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