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Wardria Edwina
04:33
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Wardria Edwina
Pretty little ballerina
Holding two worn slippers in each hand
A beguiling black spider
Sat down beside her
And offered a choice of two lands
Welcome to my parlor
Said the spider sitting beside her
Eating fresh blood and eggs on a rhyme
Why don’t you have some pie?
You’ll go on a journey to far-away places
Uncomfortable spaces, with many two-faces
You’ll dance through these troubles
Your sorrow it doubles
Before you realize your prize
Wardria Edwina
Pretty little ballerina
Pirouetted across the land
Said the black spider
While spinning beside her
“Your future is written in sand
Destiny will guide you
But your truth lives deep down inside you”
Taking her hand, he struck up the band
“Why don’t have some wine?”
She turned around
Her world was upside-down
She moved forward and stumbled
The spider, he mumbled
“The choices you make
Will determine your fate
Will you live before you die?”
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2. |
Rabbit Hole
06:42
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The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts
And sent them out to play
The Knave of Hearts, he stole the tarts
And watched his soul decay
The caterpillar smoked and sighed
Upon a gold mushroom
He gestured with a rolling eye
“She’s gone. She died too soon.”
“I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” he said
“For a very important date!” he said
“The hatter has some tea for me,
And I want all the world to see.
Down the rabbit hole he went
Like it was his true intent
Around and down and down and ‘round
Down and ‘round and down
The feline smiled and waved his arm
Eight fingers and a thumb
The wind blew hard, the walls fell down
Leaving one plus one
“I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” he said
“For a very important date!” he said
“The hatter has some tea for me
And I want all the world to see.
Down the rabbit hole he went
Like it was his true intent
Around and down and down and ‘round
Down and ‘round and down
They fell into the looking glass
And found their world all turned around
What are they gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
They fell into the looking glass
And found things upside-down
They opened up their mouths to speak
But couldn’t make a sound
Jabberwocky makes no sense
Bumblebees are elephants
What are they gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Jabberwocky makes no sense
Bumblebees are elephants
What are they gonna do?
What are we gonna do?
(Counter)
We have no time to play this game
Their world, it seemed, had gone insane
We want to give the boys our time
We want a better
Need a better line
Things are really hectic now
They looked and found their Saint’s gone mad
What are they gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Things are really hectic now
To cage a skylark’s sad
They opened up their eyes to see
And nothing made them glad
Jabberwocky makes no sense
Bumblebees are elephants
What are they gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Jabberwocky makes no sense
Bumblebees are elephants
What are they gonna do?
What are we gonna do?
(Counter)
We have no time to play this game
Their world, it seemed, had gone insane
We want to give the boys our time
We want a better
Need a better line
“I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” he said
“For a very important date!” he said
“The hatter has some tea for me,
And I want all the world to see.”
Down the rabbit hole he went
Like it was his true intent
Around and down and down and ‘round
Down and ‘round and down
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3. |
Daybreak
05:26
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Clouds dancing above us
Birds singing in the trees
We hold hands as we dance in the rain
As it should be
I love him and he loves me
I kiss her good morning (Kiss him good morning)
She’s the light of my life (He’s all I’ve wanted)
Read the news as she bring me (Get the kids off to school)
Steak and eggs life is all right (It’s time to go)
It’s the life that I wanted ` (My life is good)
I wish I could die (Wish I could die)
Clouds dancing above us
Birds sing in the trees
We hold hands as we dance in the rain
As it should be
I love him and he loves me
I kiss her good morning (I kiss him good morning)
She’s the light of my life (He’s all I’ve wanted)
Read the news as she bring me (Off to school)
Steak and eggs life is all right (It’s time to go)
It’s the life that I wanted ` (My life is good)
I wish I could die (Wish I could die)
Stars shine in the night sky
I take her in my arms
We promise to be true to our love
As it should be
I love her and she loves me
I kiss him good morning (I kiss her good morning)
He’s the light of my life (She’s all I’ve wanted)
Reads the news as I bring him (Off to work)
Steak and eggs life is all right (It’s time to go)
It’s the life that I wanted ` (My life is good)
I wish I could die (Wish I could die)
Clouds dancing above us
I take her in my arms
We promise to be true to our love
As it should be
I love her and she loves me
I love him and he loves me
I kiss her good morning (I kiss him good morning)
She’s the light of my life (He’s all I’ve wanted)
Read the news as she bring me (Off to school)
Steak and eggs life is all right (It’s time to go)
It’s the life that I wanted ` (My life is good)
I wish I could die (Wish I could die)
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4. |
Ma Petite Mort
05:52
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Sitting in Café Paris
Smoking my last cigarette
I looked up as I lifted my glass
All I could see was your eyes
Aahh…
The moon shone bright as you took my hand
And we danced in the lavender breeze
Rosemary swirled as you spun me around
I felt you deep within me
Aahh…
Je t’aime, ma petite mort
Je meurs, mon amour
Je t’adore
Je suis mort sans toi, mon amour
I woke up alone in Hotel Paris
And everything had changed
Your words on my pillow, my heart on the floor
I know you but not your name
Aahh…
Je t’aime, ma petite mort
Je meurs, mon amour
Je t’adore
Je suis mort sans toi, mon amour
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5. |
I Don't Need You Anymore
05:08
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The first time I saw you
Your brown eyes smiled into mine
You made me feel so safe
You pulled me closer
You said that you needed me
Together we’d change the world
You made me promises
That you would always be there
When I needed you most
You said that you loved me
You said you’d protect me
You said I had nothing to fear
I walk these streets
In the dark I’m alone
And I’m drunk and I’m wondering why
Why did you lie to me
What did you hide from me
Why did you leave me to die
I walk these streets
In the dark I’m alone
And I’m drunk and I’m wondering why
“Leave well enough alone”
That’s what you said
You turned your back on me
And left me for dead
Your empty eyes made promises
You knew you wouldn’t keep
With empty words and pretty lies
You pulled me in too deep
And then you stabbed me in the back
And left me bleeding in the street
The last time you lied to me
You lied to me
I walk the streets alone
I’m drunk and I’m high
I don’t know why you left me
Alone to die
But hell hath no fury like a woman who’s been scorned
You’d better watch your back
‘Cause I don’t need you anymore
You said we’d turn the corner
And begin our life anew
A kinder, gentler, safer world
But none of it was true
And now my life is filled with nightmares
Caused by what you’ve put me through
Now I can never trust you
Never trust you
I walk the streets alone
I’m drunk and I’m high
I don’t know why you left me
Alone to die
But hell hath no fury like a woman who’s been scorned
You’d better watch your back
‘Cause I don’t need you anymore
I walk the streets alone
I’m drunk and I’m high
I don’t know why you left me
Alone to die
But hell hath no fury like a woman who’s been scorned
You’d better watch your back
‘Cause I don’t need you anymore
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6. |
Little Deer
04:48
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Can you hear me? Do you hear me?
Please step closer, feel me breathing.
You’re so lovely, my little sweet thing.
Can you hear the song I’m singing?
I see you looking, through the window.
Do you see me? Do you see me?
Don’t walk away, Little Deer.
I only want you near, Little Deer.
I always have your back, Little Deer.
But don’t you turn your back, Little Deer.
You move so quickly. You move so gently.
Your sleek beauty drives me crazy.
Don’t you leave me, don’t run away now.
Don’t ever leave me standing alone.
A little closer. I hear you breathing.
Can you feel me staring at you?
Don’t walk away, Little Deer.
I only want you near, Little Deer.
I always have your back, Little Deer.
But don’t you turn your back, Little Deer.
I need to take one, single picture.
You’re so precious. Hear me breathing.
Your eyes are open, Open wide now.
It makes me wonder if you fear me.
You can trust me. I’ve come so close now.
I simply want to touch you. Touch you!
Don’t walk away, Little Deer.
I only want you near, Little Deer.
I always have your back, Little Deer.
But don’t you turn your back, Little Deer.
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7. |
Under a Dark Moon
05:33
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I kissed you goodbye for the very first time
As I wiped a tear from your glistening eye
I turned my back on you so you wouldn’t see
The dark truth that’s living inside of me
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
No one can know
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I have no real regret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I lie in the morning (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
And strike without warning
Under a dark moon
I kissed you goodbye for the nine-thousandth time
You begged me stay and you promised to die
I turned my back on you so you wouldn’t see
The dark truth that’s living inside of me
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
No one can know
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I have no real regret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I lie in the morning (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
And strike without warning
Under a dark moon
I kissed you goodbye for the very last time
My hand ‘round your throat to choke off your cry
I turned my back on you now you’ll never see
The dark truth that’s living inside of me
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
No one can know
I’ve got a secret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I have no real regret (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
I lie in the morning (Under a dark moon, under a dark moon)
And strike without warning
Under a dark moon
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8. |
Down Where the Water
07:17
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The sun kissed me goodnight Then it slipped down below
Down where the water turns cold
Went walking through the forest To set my mind at ease
Down where the water turns cold
The wind whispered through the leaves And told me where to go
Down where the water turns cold
I waded in the river To purify my soul
Down where the water turns cold
I lay down in the water And kissed the world goodnight
Down where the water turns cold
***
Woke up this morning kissed by dawn
Splashed some water on my face and yawned
Went to the kitchen, poured a cup
I had a feeling something must be wrong
I went walking through the woods
Just trying to set my mind at ease
The wind, it told me where to go
I had a feeling something must be wrong
The river danced over the rocks
I saw something in the reeds
I saw you staring at the sky
I had a feeling something must be wrong
I waded in the river after you
I lay down in the water next to you
And then I kissed your eyes goodbye
Down where the water turns cold
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9. |
Little Match Girl
04:32
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The little match girl
She sets down her shiny things
Picks up the matches
To chase off her frozen dreams
She lights a fire
And stretches fingers filled with rings
Plays her guitar
Until her fingers start to scream
The little match girl sits
Remembering a time
When food was plenty
Homes were warm
And soldiers never fell in line
She lights a lonely cigarette
And stares out through the rain
She wonders just what happened when
When Monday came
The little match girl
Plays her songs again tonight
Passing faces, her disgraces, haunt her through the night
She strikes a match
As she sheds off all her clothes
She dances in the light
The little match girl sits
Remembering a time
When food was plenty
Homes were warm
And soldiers never fell in line
She lights a lonely cigarette
And stares out through the rain
She wonders just what happened when
When Monday came
The little match girl sings
As soldiers gather up her shiny things
They push her to the ground
And laugh as she screams
The fire dances as the flames send up a roar
The little match girl doesn’t sing here any more
The little match girl sits
Remembering a time
When food was plenty
Homes were warm
And soldiers never fell in line
She lights a lonely cigarette
And stares out through the rain
She wonders just what happened when
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10. |
The Piper
04:32
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He met a fortune selling man
And watched his life flashing in a pan
A dead man cutting up a kitchen rug
To cover up the hole he’d dug
Don’t go gambling
Don’t bet your soul on a savior man
You don’t know the deal he made
While you were looking the other way
Now the piper must be paid
Now the piper
Now the piper must be paid
She’s out painting the whole town red
Dancing on the high hog’s head
Just think of all the fun she’ll save
When she’s dead and buried in her grave
Don’t go gambling
Don’t bet your soul on a savior man
You don’t know the deal he made
While you were looking the other way
Now the piper must be paid
Now the piper
Now the piper must be paid
Twin flames dancing over an open fire
They didn’t know was a funeral pyre
They reached the center when the light when out
And that’s what this life is all about
Don’t go gambling
Don’t bet your soul on a savior man
You don’t know the deal he made
While you were looking the other way
Don’t go gambling
Don’t bet your soul on a savior man
You don’t know the deal he made
While you were looking the other way
Now the piper must be paid
Now the piper
Now the piper must be paid
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11. |
Party Down in Hell
05:21
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Randy and Stevie are jamming at the bar
Davey’s sittin’ out front gettin’ hassled at the door
The queen died and Prince reigned supreme
I had to check my sanity to witness the scene
Joe Black was making deals at the bar
A blood red pen, a dotted line, and you’ll go far
He was smiling with that look in his eyes
Another mark, another soul, another budding star
People singing, people dancing, bodies melting, people screaming down in
People singing, people dancing, it’s a party, it’s a party down in hell
Janis smiled as Mama told a joke
It made Jimi laugh until they all began to choke
The rebel squealed his tires to a stop outside
As Sid and Nancy did a great big nasty line
Joe Black was making deals at the bar
A blood red pen, a dotted line, and you’ll go far
He was smiling with that look in his eyes
Another mark, another soul, another budding star
People singing, people dancing, bodies melting, people screaming down in
People singing, people dancing, it’s a party, it’s a party down in hell
Bob, Bob, Phil, Phil, ChiChi
Bob, Bob, Phil, Phil, ChiChi
Bob, Bob, Phil, Phil, ChiChi
Oh, yeah!
Johnny and June were in love from the start
It took a bottle to break June’s heart
The Aussie’s were killing time while Robin dealt the cards
Waylon’s waiting for Willie to even up the odds
Joe Black was making deals at the bar
A blood red pen, a dotted line, and you’ll go far
He was smiling with that look in his eyes
Another mark, another soul, another budding star
People singing, people dancing, bodies melting, people screaming down in
People singing, people dancing, it’s a party, it’s a party down in hell
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12. |
Tear Down the Wall
05:14
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I see you on the news
Imported suit and shiny shoes
You tell us what to think as Ahmed’s clock keeps ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
You say our gender’s right
Then say that our skirt’s too tight
You tell us what to think as Ahmed’s clock keeps ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
Give me your tired
Give me your poor
Open up your eyes
Tear down the wall
You say we’re all the same
When things go wrong you place the blame
You tell us what to think as Ahmed’s clock keeps ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
Bruce is Caitlyn now
You’ve sacrificed a sacred cow
You tell us what to think as Ahmed’s clock keeps ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
Give me your tired, give me your poor
The wretched refuse of your shore
Tear down the walls! Tear down the walls!
Open your eyes and tear down the walls!
Mothers are crying as children keep dying
Still we do nothing but watch on our screens
You say the climate’s changed
We look around; it’s all the same
You tell us what to think as Ahmed’s clock keeps ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
Our eyes are open now
We’ve seen the world and wondered how
You told us what to think as Ahmed’s clock kept ticking
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning
But still the fires are burning
And still the world keeps turning round and round
Give me your tired, give me your poor Give me your tired
The wretched refuse of your shore Give me your poor
Tear down the wall! Tear down the wall! Open up your eyes
Open your eyes and tear down the wall! Tear down the wall!
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Orphans Cabaret Salt Lake City, Utah
Orphans Cabaret creates songs filled with vocal harmonies, counter melodies, and wonderfully quirky lyrics that spin deliciously odd tales of fantasy, love, betrayal, mayhem, and anarchy, all with a giggle at reality. They are the black sheep in the family. They are the freaks who come out at night. They are the little touch of madness in everyone. ... more
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