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Smile For The Camera

by Melvin Burch

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Smile For The Camera 02:07
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[Verse] If I never see you again, what is my eyesight for? If you’re never in my life again, then what is my life for? I know better than to be so absolute I know better than to keep this attitude But you know better than the masquerade I show them with each passing day since... [Bridge] History... out the making… but we made it… and you’re behaving like we never gave each other something we can never get back… How could you… just replace me… with another… Did they erase me, or is something forcing you to tell the memory to get back? You won’t tell me, so I tell myself: [Hook] Smile for the camera, show them you’re okay now (Hey; I’m okay now! I’m okay now!) Smile for the camera, show them how it’s alright (Hey; It’s alright now! It’s alright now!) Smile for the camera, hoping that it looks true Hoping it shakes them, same way they shook you Hoping at the same time, they remember what a fake smile looks like on your face
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Drop It 03:22
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[Verse 1] I got to make my way out (My way out, yeah) So get out of my way now (My way now, yeah) [Bridge] No, I cannot let you keep me here another day No, I cannot let the shadow keep a hold of me Yeah, you had it once, but you just lost control of me You lost control of me You lost control of me [Hook] Now I’m off it It killed me, so I had to drop it Now I’m poppin’ They’re watchin’ every time I drop it [Verse 2] Had to let it go… to pick myself up I told me grab my hand… ‘cause who else can help us? Whatever it takes… that’s what I’m givin’ You gave me fate... I changed it to decision [Bridge 2] No, I could not let you keep me there another day No, I could not let the shadow keep a hold of me Yeah, you had it once, but you just lost control of me You lost control of me You lost control of me [Hook] [Breakdown] It hurts… it kills… I will... (Drop it) [Hook]
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Champion 03:51
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[Verse 1] New day... yeah, "Today is a new day", I’m gonna say to myself Bright side… yeah, I’m seeing the bright side… okay, I’m taking a step Forward… yeah, I’m moving it forward… no more holding it back Game face… yeah, I got on my game face… and I’m on the attack [Bridge] Check out my style, I’m getting wild, bring out the pyro I am a warrior, I am a champion, I want the title Feeling the power, I’ll never give up, I’m gonna be tough Wait ‘til I get there, I’m gonna get there, moment I dreamed of [Hook] I'll show you all one day Gonna see me there with my arm raised Gold medal in my hand And the 1st place spot is where I'll stand That crowd'll chant my name See a real big smile on my face Oh, baby, that's the plan Yeah, one day, I'm gonna be the champ [Verse 2] Fighter… yeah, you know I’m fighter… you can’t count me out My time… yeah, they know that it’s my time… you’re just finding out Photo…. yeah, I’ll pose in a photo… ‘cause I’m a superstar Shine bright… yeah, I bet that I shine bright… if you’re near or far [Bridge] [Hook] [Bridge]
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Baby Divine 03:05
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[Verse 1] Baby Divine Here’s the fine you’re looking for They were telling you lies Saying to climb a little more Oh, isn’t it rich Every time, they knew it all So it’s coming to this All on the line, though you could fall [Hook] But I can’t let you drop, I’ve got your back, go on and rock ‘Cause it’s been bad so long, the least I’ve got is this one song No, I can’t let you drop, I’ve got your back, go on and rock ‘Cause it’s been bad so long, the least I’ve got is this one song [Verse 2] My friend Ooh, my friend, I gotta see you grin You’ve been chasing for an eternity I gotta see you win They have to fight you fair now They have to face you here now It could be deadly Could be unsteady [Hook]
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Sorry City 03:51
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[Hook] Sorry City, I'll be out of your way by June I'll go crazy if I stay in a place like you I ain't living, I'll be dying if I don't split See ya' later, gotta get what I have to get [Verse 1] Waiting ‘round in the same old mall Looking for some action, anything at all Went to school, graduated, came back No, it wasn't supposed to be like that 25, feeling 52 Everybody's talking something new Praying they don't run into me now ‘Cause... they knew me back when I was something proud [Hook] [Verse 2] Looked up, and time had slipped away Not much on my résumé Even less in my bank account I need a miracle to make it out I put in… apps… at the pizza places She put a… kiss… on her hubby’s face, and- They put a… crib… in the spare room Ask me what I'm doing, and I couldn't tell you I'm just trying to: [Bridge] Skip this town Sights I don't wanna see again Said I'm jumping off the diving board Doesn't matter if I sink or swim Promise you, I'm gonna skip this town Sights I don't wanna see again Said I’m jumping off the diving board Doesn't matter if I sink or swim [Hook] [Bridge] [Hook]
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Washed 02:35
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[Verse 1] Getting older It’s so much harder getting over You could find me... praying to a Michael Jordan poster Now, I’m simply on my knees This ain’t what I thought I’d be Yes, I guess I’m growing up But I ain’t grown enough to reach All those superstars I saw Ones I can no longer see Too many lights are in the sky Is there one still left in me? [Hook] My cape is at the cleaners, baby, now Left it there back in ‘99 Said I'd come back when I had the money, but When I got it, [I] couldn’t find the time My cape is at the cleaners, baby, now Gotta get it back and save myself Please say it ain’t too late to do it, and they... had to hand it off to someone else [Verse 2] To be candid… I think I’m running out of chances (You think?) You could find me… imitating Michael Jackson dances Now, they knock me off my feet This ain’t what I thought I’d be Yes, I guess I’m growing up But I ain’t grown enough to reach All those superstars I saw Ones I can no longer see Too many lights are in the sky Is there one still left in me? [Hook]
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U Say I Be 02:57
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[Intro] You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be [Verse] Going nowhere with my eyes closed ‘Cause what I see, only I know You’re a clown god; you’re a sideshow You’re headed lightspeed… into a light pole… just to die slow Enjoy the ride, though This ain’t the high road, it’s just my road This ain’t a high horse, it’s a rhino Keep talking reckless, 'bet this horn make a sliced throat [Bridge] I don’t know who asked you for a couple cents Cry, cry, cry; I watch how big the puddle gets Saltwater baths while tiny violins play Work my nerves; when will you take a sick day? [Hook] You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be You say I be, you say I be Shut up I ain’t never cared what nobody say about me I ain’t never cared what nobody think about me It don’t really matter what nobody do about me ‘Cause it ain’t nothing you can really do about me [Bridge]
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Gotta Be Crazy 03:19
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[Verse 1] I’m just the sum of all my failures That’s what I seem to always feel My smile tells a different story And somehow, both of them are real I'm not the person I imagined A phantom inside my own mind But I'm trying, oh, I'm trying, oh, I'm trying… to make what I am alright I know: [Hook] I gotta be crazy To keep up with this life I gotta be crazy To wake up here in spite of all I know All I say All I see each night and day Well, strap me up And lock me away ‘Cause I'm not giving up this game [Verse 2] I don't believe it's getting better Can't shake the dread from out my blood I think I'm in this all for nothing But I'm okay if you ask me if I'm good This ain't the time, it’s not my place, to put a bullet in your faith I'll deal alone, I'll figure it out All the anger, and sadness, and bitterness I'll be here if anyone's asking Yeah, I'll be here just crying and laughing I know: [Hook]
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Hyperdrive 03:36
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[Verse 1] No, I’m not breaking down All of this pressure, all of this tension Swear I’m gonna make ‘em proud One thing’s sure, I’m made for this mission Baby, I’ll find an out Even if it’s rocky, even if it’s distant At the end, I’ll take a bow Gotta let ‘em see me standing at the finish Now... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick Now... I’m feeling it slip I’m feeling it slip, slip Wait, wait, wait [Verse 2] Everybody watching now Give me that pressure, give me that tension Wanna see me bottom out Never gonna happen, they can keep wishing Tell me that it’s not allowed I’ve got an engine that breaks tradition You can hear it running loud Not much longer stuck in this position Now... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick [Bridge] 4... 3... 2... 1; now, now, now [Hook] I’m taking off, fired up Hyperdrive starship, lightning in the darkness Going fast, fired up Hyperdrive starship, flying through the darkness I’m taking off, fired up Hyperdrive starship, lightning in the darkness Going fast, fired up Hyperdrive starship, flying through the darkness [Verse 3] Now... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, I said... I’m strapping in I’m flipping the switch I give it the kick, but... Don’t be fooled... I need fuel... I keep cool... But I need fuel… [Bridge] [Hook]

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The second album.

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released January 16, 2019

Executive Produced by Lyle Horowitz.

Written by Melvin Burch, unless otherwise noted.

Production by*:
- Daze [Track 3]
- Galatée [Track 1]
- Highway Superstar [Track 8]
- Louis La Roche [Track 2]
- Moustache Machine [Track 6]
- RthR [Track 5]
- Scattle [Track 4]
- SelloRekT / LA Dreams [Track 9]
- und3ad [Track 7]

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["Hey You"]
["Track 3"]
["Prism Break"]
["Crusaders"]
["Cygnus (Outro)"]
["Forever"]
["Boardwalk"]
["On My Mind"]
["desolator"]

Cover art by Moulz & Mel.

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