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Blu Boy
04:45
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Blu Boy
I woke up early this morning dreaming of you
Of you I spent the weekend adoring
oh yeah
and the music was good too
this is the story of the girl who is lost
not knowing who to turn to
and most of all who to trust
He played a mean pedal
He played it the whole song through
He played his part so well a perfect match
a perfect fit
and we all got along too
this is the story about the boy who is lost
it’s hard to know what to do
when you’re in love with two women
and one of them is the cost
One note after the other
in progression nice and slow
He had what I wanted
and I wanted a lot don’t you know
I’ll play it like a hero
I’ll play it like no sleep and rust
I’ll play it on piano
and this ship is doomed for boom or bust
I woke up early again this morning
with this song running through my head
What one man can do on the microphone
but tonight I’m sleeping alone
in this lonely double bed
I’ll play it like a hero
I’ll play it like no sleep and rust
I’ll play it on piano
and this ship is doomed for boom or bust
©Monica Lee 2002
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Love Song
03:29
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Love Song
I will write you a love song
I will take my time
comin’ up with the perfect rhythm
the perfect rhyme
and when I’m through
and when I’m through
everyone will sing along with you
I will hold you in a daydream
I will take my time
comin’ up with the circumstances
a setting, and all the lines
and when I’m through
and when I’m through
I will wake up looking at you
A mirror you are
a grimace and a hidden scar
I gave you my word
and I gave you a ride in my car
and now all I can do
is sing love songs
to you
I will cook you the perfect breakfast
I will take my time
choose the perfect ingredients
the final mix, nothing less than sublime
and when I’m through
and when I’m through
I will make love to you
©Monica Lee 2004
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Anticipation
03:15
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Anticipation
I am here in anticipation
of your great return
I am anxious
the kettle screams
songs yet unsung
A car drives by
the fridge is humming
overhead a plane passes by
the city light flashes
traffic full of life
my cell phone’s buzzing via satellite
I am here in anticipation
of your great return
I am anxious
the kettle screams
songs yet unsung
You’ve been gone
It’s only natural
A night or two to rest your head
You gonna stay
If you want me too
he answered her that way
I am here in anticipation
of your great return
I am anxious
the kettle screams
songs yet unsung
I am here in anticipation
of your great return
I am anxious
the kettle screams
songs yet unsung
©MonicaLee2003
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Judy Lea
03:52
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Judy Lea
Judy Lea, Judy Lea
Are you out there, are you out there
Won’t you call me, won’t you call me
Judy Lea, Judy Lea
Judy Lea, Judy Lea,
Oh I miss you, Oh I miss you
Won’t you come when I call you
Won’t you come, Judy Lea
I’ve been writing you songs, love songs
The pain of separation and the life lived long
You’ve been doin’ time
towin’ the family line
Judy Lea, Judy Lea,
Are you out there, are you out there
Won’t you call me, if you do care
Won’t you call me, Judy Lea
Solo
Last seen leaving town bordering a train at Terminal and Main
She was carrying her backpack, her guitar case, she was wearing blue jeans
He never loved her anyway, and the children are all grown
She’s runnin’ away, she’s takin’ a chance, she’s gonna make it on her own
Judy Lea, Judy Lea,
Are you out there, are you out there
Won’t you call me, if you do care
Won’t you call me, Judy Lea
Monica Lee © 2003
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5. |
Fall Away
04:10
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Fall Away
I watch the ember burn
I watch the paper give way
the fire devours it captor
and falls away
Fall away
fall away
fall away into nothingness
Fall away
fall away
there is nothing to fear
Let go of his hand
watch as the skin gives way
the host devours its master
and falls away
I am covered by snow’s fingerprints
the air thickens that way
the receiver melts the original
and falls away
Fall away
fall away
there is nothing to fear
Fall away
fall away
fall away into nothingness
Monica Lee©2004
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Lethargy's Electrocution
03:52
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Lethargy’s Electrocution
I cannot sleep
in restless waves I roll
if I’m not careful
anticipation’s gonna take it’s toll
the wet world as conductor
lethargy’s electrocution
I kick start intention
all actions taken affirmative solution
I dream of knowing
uncertain exploring
acknowledge safety net
there’s no room in my bag for regret
I cannot sleep
I got all these situations on my mind
heart broken spring bed
tossing and turning over what was said
you spread yourself to thin
tryin’ to get shit done then we begin
but setbacks, jealousy attacks
I feel like a lone wolf whose lost it’s pack
I dream of knowing
uncertain exploring
acknowledge safety net
there’s no room in my bag for regret
Sleep deprivation
hormone replacement
there is no answer
it’s true love I’m after
Reminded by the fisher king
even toads and trees will find a way to sing
this croaking choir
the situations dire
pull up a seat
tonight we dance cheek to cheek
I dream of knowing
uncertain exploring
acknowledge safety net
there’s no room in my bag for regret
Sleep deprivation
hormone replacement
there is no answer
it’s true love I’m after
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Monica Lee Vancouver, British Columbia
A Vancouver multidisciplinary artist for over 20 years, Lee is well known for her powerful songwriting and performing in the Roots, Jazz and Country traditions as well as being a charismatic children’s educator in her wonderful program, Jump into Music. ... more
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