1. |
Pickin' up Steam
02:26
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I'm picking up steam
I'm leaving what I don't need
I'm taking what stokes my fire
I'm chasing my dreams
I'm picking up steam
Making headway
For the future
Using knowledge
For a meaning
Passions burning
Turn to blazing
As the process
Feeds my drive
I'm picking up steam
I'm leaving what I don't need
I'm taking what stokes my fire
I'm chasing my dreams
I'm picking up steam
I'm on the edge of something good
I wouldn't trade it if I could
The greatest value that I know
Is finding peace within the flow
I'm picking up steam
I'm leaving what I don't need
I'm taking what stokes my fire
I'm chasing my dreams
I'm picking up steam
All the baggage
All the faces
Conversations
Born in passing
Keep transcending
With new meaning
Time to grow from
Contemplating
I'm picking up steam
I'm leaving what I don't need
I'm taking what stokes my fire
I'm chasing my dreams
I'm picking up steam
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2. |
I Go
03:02
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To reep
To sow
To grow from what you know
To bask
To fret
To learn what to forget
To search
To find
To have the piece of mind
To live
To die
To leave a reason why
I go
I do
I live
I love
I know where I'm going
I know what I'm doing
I know where I'm Living
I know Who I'm loving
The push
The drive
The need to feel alive
The will
The way
The want to seize the day
The gap
The goal
The food to fuel the soul
The head
The heart
The body to depart
I go
I do
I live
I love
I know where I'm going
I know what I'm doing
I know where I'm Living
I know who I'm loving
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3. |
Atmosphere We're Under
02:44
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what you gave me can't be lost or broken
I'll have it with me 'til the day I die
I'll embrace it with intent to share it
to give me purpose when they ask me why
I'll pass it on to help those who need it
to keep it moving through the sea of lies
atmosphere we're under
heavy metal thunder
dirty river water and the spark inside
it came calling when a need was chasing
an open question for the hungry mind
what came after was a want worth weaving
a quest for knowledge in the passing time
without question the momentum moves it
as it closes on the finish line
atmosphere we're under
heavy metal thunder
dirty river water and the spark inside
as it passes we will feel it
where it's headed they will too
when it's over it will change us
we're remember it through and through
atmosphere we're under
heavy metal thunder
dirty river water and the spark inside
now that you know it will it seep inside you
or will you loose it to the wind and rain
will it echo through timeless chambers
or come to surface as a loss or gain
before you know it it's already over
will you be happy with the choice you made?
atmosphere we're under
heavy metal thunder
dirty river water and the spark inside
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4. |
The More We Can Do
02:35
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The more we can do
The more we can be
I'll be good to you
Will you be good to me?
I'll hold you up
In time of need
I'll shelter you
I'll take the lead
Any way that I can
I'll lend you a hand
I'll be good to you
As sure as I stand
The more we can do...
From New York to LA
From the Keys to the bay
Nothing is lost
When we give it away
In the hot summer sun
On a cold winter night
When the going gets tough
I will stay for the fight
The more we can do...
To Lead with love
No matter where
To share what you know
And answer with care
For those who try
The message is clear
You reap what you sow
And reflect what you hear
The more we can do...
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5. |
I Don't Know Why
03:58
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I don't know why
I come around
I don't know why
You cut me down
You're so toxic now
I'm not into your vibe
I don't know why
I choose to stay
I don't know why
You act this way
I feel conquered now
Does that make you feel good
We had the best times
We had a great run
We had a good thing
We had the most fun
When did the mood change
Where did the love go
Why
Why are you so cold
I know I said things I can't take back
You ask for my help then you attack
I feel like I'm lost with nowhere to go
You treat me so mean you punch so low
I don't know why
I can't do right
I don't know why
You want to fight
Before this life is through
I hope we can find peace
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6. |
Gotta Move Past It
02:44
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gotta move past it, life is fantastic
leaving won't be but a gateway forward
hopeful future, two way main drag
look both ways in time of worry
stop now, go go go go
drive, drive, drive, coast
heal to the will of others
move with the rhythm of life
pause to reflect, reach out to connect, prepare for what's ahead
calm water is a canvas
a full moon is an invitation
a tightrope is a pathway
a threshold is a proposition
the mystery of it all is written on the wall
it's searching for a way to find the light of day
make way for a new perspective
give grace to a fractured soul
look to the past, progression is fast
join with the flow and go
gotta move past it, life is fantastic
leaving won't be but a gateway forward
hopeful future, two way main drag
look both ways in time of worry
stop now, go go go go
drive, drive, drive, coast
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7. |
I Wanna Roll With You
03:34
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it's in the way you move
it's in the way you hold your head high
it's in the way you stand
it's in the way you live your live by
you're so cool
I wanna roll with you
it's in the way you dance
it's in the way you enjoy music
it's in the way you touch
it's in the way you go about it
you're so cool
I wanna roll with you
it's in the way you talk
it's in the way you answer questions
it's in the way you pause
it's in the way you make suggestions
you're so cool
I wanna roll with you
it's in the way you love
it's in the way you give so kindly
it's in the way you smile
it's in the way you choose so wisely
you're so cool
I wanna roll with you
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8. |
Caught in the Middle
02:18
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I got a heart that's true
I got a mind that's clear
I got my soul fire burning when my girl is near
I got an eagle eye
I got a name of stone
I got friends to call when I'm feeling alone
I got the fuel to fly
I got the time to stall
caught in the middle of knowing nothing at all
I'm alive for now
and I'm feeling fine
I found peace with myself at the end of the line
I don't want much
I get what I need
I'm living under budget in a wold of greed
I got a race to run
I ain't afraid to fall
caught in the middle of knowing nothing at all
before my days are done
before my heart is cold
before I understand the stories that have never been told
before the biggest bought
before the final blow
before the sun swallows everything that I know
I gonna make my way through life's beck and call
caught in the middle of knowing nothing at all
I got a heart that's true
I got a mind that's clear
I got my soul fire burning when my girl is near
I got an eagle eye
I got a name of stone
I got friends to call when I'm feeling alone
I got the fuel to fly
I got the time to stall
caught in the middle of knowing nothing at all
I'm alive for now
and I'm feeling fine
I found peace with myself at the end of the line
I don't want much
I get what I need
I'm living under budget in a wold of greed
I got a race to run
I ain't afraid to fall
caught in the middle of knowing nothing at all
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9. |
I'm Sorry
03:11
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This weight will leave me
when I'm gone
my eyes are open from what I've done
my mind is aching and I know
I can rely on feeling low
depressing memories are haunting me
this lonely feeling won't let me be
(chorus)
I'm sorry I've made mistakes
I'm reeling in my heartache
these feelings won't let go
will I break free?
I don't know
I'm alone now
with my reflection
days of darkness are my detention
foolish actions, sharp and shallow
made a wake for me to follow
before I'm gone
please forgive me
I need a pardon hear my plea
(chorus)
I'm sorry I've made mistakes
I'm reeling in my heartache
these feelings won't let go
will I break free?
I don't know
Time is drifting
my spirit's cold
my soul feels empty
and dark as coal
will my intentions have their way?
or will this last for all my days
life is changing forever more
I hope someday
I'll close the door
(outro)
to carry on with strong embrace
what I learned from my disgrace
and the importance of my past
from this day until my last
'til my last
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10. |
Build it up
02:27
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heavy heartache of the hollow
the lonely living lacking love
the solum solace we surrender
walking withered with our wants
build it up, tear it down, turn it on, hear the sound
in this life we are bound to the world spinning around
the mental menace if the mainstream
the fever fogging facts false
the daunting dogma of the dying
their retribution rolling on
breathe in breathe out
self pride self doubt
high tide low tide
slow ride fast route
it's day it's night
they love they fight
my time your time
our time is right now
the freeing feeling of a farewell
the passive program finding peace
the act of aiming towards allowance
evoking mystery to unleash
build it up, tear it down, turn it on, hear the sound
in this life we are bound to the world spinning around
the gift of gaining graceful guidance
the waking words to will the way
the calming current of compassion
to live for life and lead with love
build it up, tear it down
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11. |
All Together
02:56
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he's moving now she's moving too
you're moving me I'm moving you
we move together - right
to grow and become
free as a feather - right
and the past can't be undone
so now
let's move
all together
this song is mine
this song is yours
this song is now
this song is more than a melody
or a back beat
or a dance tune
or a good time
it's here, it's now, it's them, it's us
all together
steady as we go we sing our song
learning as we grow to pass it on
every moment here is ours to share
give a little time to show you care
evolving now, nurturing how
we grow all together
he's moving now she's moving too
you're moving me I'm moving you
we live it up now - right
so we can feel free
we got the knowhow - right
to be who we wanna be
so now
let's move
all together
this song is mine
this song is yours
this song is now
this song is more than a melody
or a back beat
or a dance tune
or a good time
it's here, it's now, it's them, it's us
all together
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12. |
Shake That Thing
02:27
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Put your back into it - Do it
If you want to you can shake that thing
Live now
let yourself be free
In a moment of time
Let go
When you lose control
You will find your passion
Tune in
Occupy your mind
With a new intention
Give back
When you do you gain
And we all can feel it
Close your eyes, Free your mind, Move your spine
Break the chains, Feed the flame, Take the time
Be in tune, Feel the mood, Of your kind
Here we are
in a place in space
With a common need
Treble and bass
Put your back into it - Do it
If you want to you can shake that thing
Seek truth
In the beginning
Of the roots you stem from
Dig deep
Find the foundation
That you built your walls on
Step back
Look at the meaning
of the flick that's screening
Jump in
A storm is brewing
And the river's warmer
Put your back into it - Do it
If you want to you can shake that thing
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13. |
I Feel Alive
02:10
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I dip my toes into the soft mud
I reach my hands up to the warm sun
I feel the wind around my body
I listen for the voice inside me
I feel alive
walk the shore to set my mind free
to wake the rhythm that's inside me
to break the pattern of monotony
to get in touch with my philosophy
I feel alive
I put my ear on the tracks
I put my eyes on the prize
I put my mind in the race
I found my ticket to ride
I feel alive
When I was ready to embrace it
It came together like a handshake
A spark of light inside the darkness
My liberation from confinement
I feel alive
I lace my shoes with new perspective
I climb the bank with new intentions
I turn the key with motivation
I move ahead with my convictions
I feel alive
I put my ear on the tracks
I put my eyes on the prize
I put my mind in the race
I found my ticket to ride
I feel alive
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14. |
When Times Are Hard
02:26
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I got friends with felonies
I got foes with jealousies
I got songs with melodies
I got the sun, the moon, the stars
I got a home, a phone, a car
And I know I got you to lean on
When times are hard
I don't run when I know I can walk
I don't yell when I know I can talk
I don't ween when I know I can rock
I don't lie or jeopardize
When I look into your eyes
And you know you got me to lean on
When times are hard
We all need to share a little love
Avoid a little push and shove
Give the underdog a chance
To change the circumstance
So we can find peace in our hearts
When the day is done
We unite with victory
We stand tall with liberty
We walk on with history
We live to seize the day
We search to find a way
And we know we got friends to lean on
When times are hard
I got friends with felonies
I got foes with jealousies
I got songs with melodies
I got the sun, the moon, the stars
I got a home, a phone, a car
And I know I got you to lean on
When times are hard
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Alexander Craig Anoka, Minnesota
Mid-West native Alexander Craig captivates crowds with his high energy fusion of American roots music. His songs are as wide ranging as his character, from swampy gut-bucket blues to blistering punk inspired rock n' roll. With enthusiasm and spiritual drive he promotes unity during these divided times bringing light to our commonalities through song and dance. ... more
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