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One Little Piece
04:13
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One Little Piece (2020):
You sing your song
You play your tune
Embrace and dance joy's melody
in every life you touch, everything you do
lives one little piece of you
You're someone's someone
Also all your own
Life's your Masterpiece, each day new
In Every life you touch, every field in bloom
lives one little piece of you
Papaya, Fig, Lima y Limon
Peaches, Plum, Blueberry, Watermelon
All so all the same
All so diferente
my view from your kite's tail …as I hold on
side by side, one heart
we reach beyond
who, what and where we are from
now......
every thing life you( I) touch, everything you ( I) do
lives one little piece of you
One little piece, little piece One little piece, little piece
Yo little... piece
You got the key, the key to unlocking all that is me
tell me how to find TLP
Gonna drop a line on TLP
You don't call, you don't write
Gotta know you all right
Need a sign, gotta find
take me there, find you there
My little little piece, my precious piece
my only gem, that's not from … them
please remind me it's in my hem
so I can find it again and again.
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Shoo Shoo
05:08
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Shoo Shoo (2016)
Love to sip the nectar of your sweet kiss
Lover always make me want to stay
The sweetest Lovin' I never want to miss
Take my hand let's dance the night away
Feeling care free Liberated
Dancing with you always makes me smile
Shake your body groovin' ain't out dated
Take my hand let's only stay awhile
Do you wanna Shoo Shoo?
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3. |
Already There
06:16
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Already There (2013)
You've got that Sun I want
Over well intentioned friends, I choose you
Been warned, won't help myself
way too short, let me enjoy forbidden time with only you
All day I rack my brain,
crafting plans to crack the code and keep you close
My hopes dashed, esteem is slashed
your Love's a 5 alarm's a flicker I've misdiagnosed
*If complete, still must I search
Because of you I reconnect with something pure
Take me to the other side
Where I am more aware
after much rejection, self reflection
I find, I'm already there
Your ocean vast and blue
inspire droplets... possibilities
my old norm's completely spent
my blank chalkboard teems with opportunity
*
Why harness joy with rules
like some affliction we endure till its' abate
From what source .. the notion
all we need exists outside?
I'm awakened and inspired
ignited and enlightened
Hey you, bright eye
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4. |
Slow Burn
03:22
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Slow Burn ( 2013)
(The ways you love me is a )
(I'm burning, I'm burning
Ohhh)
(I'm burning up)
Found out yesterday,
I didn't make the list
Your great “Sympatico”
with beyond a hateful twist
A master politician,
pretending that you care
Item One regard yourself
and claim you're being fair
*Dismissing dignity,
lie to my face
and play me for a fool
Beware of what's coming,
cause and effect,
don't need to tell you can be cruel
(The way you love me is a )
It's a slow burn,
when will I ever learn
You make my heart ache
and my worry churn
again and again, when will I ever learn
That to you, it's clear I am of no concern
Easy to omit
My own value in the Mix
Generosity, forbearance Yeah!
that will be my fix
But at the day's end
all's played out like the rest
To your web of intrigue
I'm your unsuspecting guest
*Dismissing dignity,
lie to my face and play me for a fool
Beware of what's coming,
cause and effect beware it can be cruel
Beyond storm clouds of naked eye
A sun shines on, serene
Are you small or vast
or Near or Far?
To be like you
Oh sun, so wise and free
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Greatest Hits
06:48
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Greatest Hits (2017)
Didn't recognize it
Unknown address on the card
Got this sinking feeling
might have tried too hard
Trying not to panic
Did my research and it's true
how could this have happened
thought I'd end up with you
Perfect, Smiley, Photo shows she really loves you
Smart Move, Agreed.
I did my best, that could have been me
Oh, playing my greatest hits again
That tired old tune 'bout how I ain't no good
Must love worry and being loathsome
feeling cast off, misunderstood
Watch me, flip this record over,
start a new groove and a new song
I'm a blossom in full bloom, clear the dance floor, make some room
I'm exactly where I belong...
Now this ache will not shift
It's front and center and I'm spent
Am I deficient? Was I selfish?
I've lost, I must relent.
Have I settled? Am I OK?
Correspondence sparks such pain
was my enthusiasm frightening
Now I'm the one I blame
*
Didn't land that role
we were out of sync
tenemos nunca reciprocity
with my season's passed
Much too weary to wait
and you soon discover I'm finally taken...
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6. |
Good New Days
05:34
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Found an old snap
of my Kiwi pal,
back in Bilbao
What I wouldn't give
to be right back, right there, right now
as young as you are wise,
your words add years to my life
Pay it forward's
how I'll show my gratitude
I think it's part of growing up
where you wish
you had more
then you feed that monster
in hindsight
you should have ignored
spent life, all work and no fun
unlearning this has only begun
how do you start beginning
to say a “job well done”
*I'm done longing
for good old days
I'm Gonna focus right here
gonna focus right now
I'm done going
back in time cuz
Today's the good new day,
the “aha” I've found
When I forget, remind me that hope,
Is what I can choose
and defeat, also a choice,
that I can refuse
Of blossoms and of seeds,
Of flowers and of weeds
Still, today's tomorrow's
golden memory
Today's tomorrow's good old day
and it's good “as is” right now
Over “younger” days,
I choose good “new” days
Carpe Diem! We all know how
These good new days are good old days
Those good old days are good new days
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7. |
"Cyd"
04:34
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8. |
One Foot
03:51
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One Foot ( 2019)
She's a prickly shell with the sweetest fruit
a great wall insulates and keeps the peace
Wants to leave behind her Ivory tower days.
and her post nom's don't guarantee release.
Doesn't want to listen, desperate to be heard
Loves an audience, "Kapersey" ( expertise) from her lips
Much too busy for reciprocity
so being the star slips (right) through her fingertips
Oh she's one hard nut
with one foot on the gas and one on the brake
On the move, busywork distracted
no wonder that no progress does she make
she sees savior, we see troublemaker
her mirror ain't the truth for goodness sake
what kind of reconciliation could end such frustration of
one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake
Solo performer In a group she's the one you'll recognize.
defiant and keeping people nervous
To avoid her is quite wise.
Doesn't want to listen, desperate to be heard
Loves an audience, expertise from her lips
Much too busy for reciprocity
so being the star slips (right) through her fingertips
Say to change “ Come on in, we're open”
hustle kool-aid ain't a real drink
So many have so much to teach you
Life begins at the edge of what you think
She altered one thing
Began respecting hers and his and theirs and its' and ours.
one teeny teeny tiny small adjustment
to find herself she didn't travel far.
Doesn't want to listen, desperate to be heard
Loves an audience, all V.I.P from her lips
Much too busy for reciprocity
so being the star slips (right) through her fingertips
Oh she's one hard nut
with one foot on the gas, one on the brake
On the move, busywork distracted
no wonder that no progress does she make
she sees savior, we see troublemaker
her mirror ain't the truth for goodness sake
what kind of reconciliation could end such frustration of
one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake
she's still one hard nut
with a foot on the gas or one on the brake
not always distracted
a real good friend does she make.
she a savior and a troublemaker
she mirrors just enough truth for goodness sake
A reconciliation ended such frustration of
One foot on the gas
OR
and one foot on the brake.
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9. |
Pardon Our Dust
04:56
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Pardon Our Dust (2012)
Got a chewy center that's mixed up and a secret
Ideas- no recollection of how they came to be
Friction borne of illusions trump any new infusion
of my positivity slow drip Recipe
Restore my default settings, metadata's compromised
tainted potions, codes infected expectations disguised
My best self, (will) make a difference
My best self, (will) have impact
My best self, if I listen, will be well advised
*Please Pardon our dust, I'm temp-o-rarily under renovation
Replacing rot ting walls of dreams searching for new motivation
I've Under-budgeted the cost
of how dearly I must pay
Dusty layers of confusion
accessing truths I must obey
In this world filled with wonder.
(As long as we draw breath we're here to fly)
There'll be no limits to our sky
2)Disheartened and confused, One-up-man-ship abused
Clanging 7/24 through her brain
Amending my position, hopeful rekindling of ambition
to unrelenting struggle and strain
Everyday, more of the same help or hinder- none to blame
Negative feedback pristine core reclaimed
My best self: on, to, with, and
My best self of my life
My best self: I rediscover how myself I can excite.
Please Pardon our dust, I'm temp o rarily under renovation
Replacing rot ting walls of dreams searching for new motivation
I've Under-budgeted the cost
of how dearly I must pay
Dusty layers of confusion
accessing truths I must obey
In this world filled with is a wonder.
As long as we draw breath we're here to fly
There'll be no limits to our sky
I've been told I'm a Buddha, I'm the one, I've been told I am free, I've been told, just be me
No matter what I do, no matter what I say, can't seem to convince my self
and, through my fingers, my happiness, (as I watch), just slips away
Is it possible to change this trajectory. My Delta, I want to believe I can reverse
Yet fighting an immovable force, rubber banding back and forth
and the nagging sensation of defeat just makes me feel worse
4) I'll never give up on my fight with my lesser self – no skeletons un-closeted no rocks un-turned .
Keep fine tooth comb digging till the water comes clear
Cuz I know deep down I am kind, to be good I've learned
this is my messy journey, my own journey warts and all
and I like it
I will not give up on my quest
to see the beauty in myself, see the beauty in You, and honor the (hospitality of the earth) (as its' most) respectful guest .
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10. |
How Are You?
03:54
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How are you? (2013) R. Lukas
Something about me pegs me a target
Somehow I invite miscreants
Chaos exploding around me
Is this my fault, or somehow my neglect
Whistling and strolling along
while Inside feeling doubtful and wrong
My dark cloud inches in, steals my Sun and my song
I'm more in charge than I think
I must make up my mind and look ahead
Whose template shall I follow
to ignite my dreams and squelch this awful dread
Whistling and strolling along
while Inside feeling doubtful and wrong
A dark cloud inches in, steals my Sun and my song
I will myself happy , But my life has a mind of its' own
I will myself joyful
Nice and good are seeds that I've sown
Wheels up and full throttle thrust
I return to my Tried and True
I can change my world if I ask
How are you?
(soundbites)
1. Korean
2. Spanish
3. French
4. Icelandic
5. Polish
6. Japanese
7. Telegu
8. Arabic
9. Russian
10. Swahili
11. Swedish
12. Chinese( traditional)
13. Italian
14. Filipino
15. Portuguese
I can change the world IF I ask How are you?
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11. |
Icarus
04:22
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Icarus (August 2013)
You've faced this crucial moment a couple of times now.
Forged in your crucible You've withstood your destiny's heat
how to arm yourself against your own fate's calling.
Inevitability of your own Pandora's box you'd meet
Since it's you against you, Which “you” of you
which you will be your guide?
when you fly so close to the sun, make sure your wings are golden.
When you orbit real change, top off your levels of forbearance
Any interruption
no matter how just
feathers bound to be ruffled Oohh Oohh
Icarus, you now got wings to fly
from new heights you've now achieved, kiss naivete goodbye
Icarus, you buck the status quo
you've got your own plus everyone's nay saying to outgrow
Icarus, You got your golden chute
Let's hope it's lined with a little more than privilege, looks and loot
Icarus, I know I was not asked
Don't give in, expect the worst and live like today's your last.
Any interruption
No matter how just
feathers bound to be ruffled Oohh Oohh
(Chant:)
Drench me in "Amrita"
Drench my soul in Mystery
My footing serene
Transforming negativity
Into victories unforeseen
Icarus, you now got wings to fly
from new heights you've now achieved, kiss naivete goodbye
Icarus, you buck the status quo
you've got your own plus everyone's nay saying to outgrow
Icarus, You've got your golden chute
Let's hope it's lined with a little more than privilege, looks and loot
Icarus, I know I was not asked
Don't give in, expect the worst and live like today's your last.
Any interruption
No matter how just
feathers bound to be ruffled Oohh Oohh
Drench me in Amrita
(Drench my soul in Mystery)
My footing serene
Transforming negativity
Into victories unforeseen
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Just Bcuz You're Right ( August 2017)
Cuz you're kinda right
You've been trying real hard to gain some purchase
Your rhythm's off, something unforeseen's gone wrong
Me just reminding you of how, and what U need to change
isn't helpful....won't exactly keep you strong
Cannot un-hear your inside info on a neighbor
could not predict the consternation this'd invite
why'd you tell me and what's your motivation
A good night's rest is really worth this fight
JBUR doesn't mean you need to keep telling me
You don't need to spend your time laying it on the line
JBUR, doesn't mean, to me, that you're always right.
Cuz if right is right, and rights are right,
then it's about more than, just yours or mine.
Much talk these days championing convenience
Bounty and sunny skies serve to lighten all our loads
Thoughts placing us above, below or separate
will kick the can, a little further down the road
we're like rhizomes underground interconnected
Of Indra's web, your knotted jewel shines, so will mine
an orchestra drifting more out of tune
Less of more (more) of less suits me just fine.
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Robin Lukas Wautoma, Wisconsin
Pianist/Vocalist and Composer.
I LOVE George Gershwin's rules of composition: “melodic,
nothing neutral, utter simplicity and directness.
Danceable Poetic Jazzy Sophisti-Pop
Today is tomorrow's "good old day." Lets enjoy today
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