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Yellowhammer Way
02:28
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Yellowhammer Way
Tides will keep on turning, and change your point of view
Wild broom birds of yellow, brighten up the blue
Summer smells of coconut and sea salt in the air
Relaxing mind and body it’s freedom to be there
Well Im living down in Kingston, out beyond the Spey
The waves roll on regardless and Dolphins share the day
I go to find my peace there, when life’s in disarray
Hanging out on Yellowhammer way
Don’t wait till life is easy, before you choose to feel
Happiness that’s out there, beyond what seems unreal
Flowing through the rapids, you’ll find a lighter scene
No river is refused into the sea
Well Im living down in Kingston, out beyond the Spey
The waves roll on regardless and Dolphins share the day
I go to find my peace there, when life’s in disarray
Hanging out on Yellowhammer way
So come with me tomorrow, Im heading to the bay
We’ll sit and watch the Yellowhammer’s play
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2. |
French Honeysukle Moon
02:24
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French Honeysuckle Moon
They’re talking French In the jardine below
Notes filter up through my open window
Children squeal as they crash into the pool
Running round the steps, never keeping cool
Spirits high as they soak up the sun
Air is filled with laughter, having such fun
Parents and kids, mingle with the water
With nothing but love for son and summer daughter
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
How I wish you were here to hold me
For that little bird it told me
Of this golden sacred moment
Only you and me could know it
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
They’re talking French In the jardine below
Notes filter up through my open window
Children squeal as they crash into the pool
Running round the steps, never keeping cool
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
I wish you were here, to hold me in the gold
Of this French honeysuckle moon
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3. |
Old Road
02:54
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Old Road
Old road we’re good to go, ready never late
You know where the place is, to find a peaceful state
Friend who never judges, moving on through time
Always up for roving, easy down the line
Old road unwind, lift my soul until
I reach those lost horizons, where heartbeat settle still
Thru the darker places, travelling alone
When the world is careless sleeping, guide me safely home
I am lost so very often, then you rise and soothe my mind
From the hurt that’s best forgotten, to somewhere’s better time
The landscape leads me softly, helps my soul unwind
Moonlit star companion, guide me through the night
Old road unwind, lift my soul until
I reach those lost horizons, where heartbeat settle still
Thru the darker places, travelling alone
When the world is careless sleeping, guide me safely home
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4. |
Foolish Heart
03:29
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Foolish Heart
I can’t keep running but there’s still so much to see
I can’t keep hiding but there’s not to blame but me
Sleepless nights bring old troubles to my mind
As you lie here beside me, so loving and so kind
Foolish heart don’t let them steal your peace
Foolish heart a waste to say the least
Mystic eyes will lead you through the night
Knowing everything will be alright
You are busy sleeping I don’t want to break your dreams
Im loving that you’re here, all is better than it seems
4am the endless noises filling up my head
4am the hour they say when spirits flee the dead
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5. |
Lavender Days
03:28
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Lila
03:20
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Lila
Lila walks through cloud filled days, breathes in life and shrugs at rage
People think she’s off the wall, but she’s just beyond recall
Lila shares no other’s name, fights with fire and fans the flame
Wears no halo feels no shame, plays no sad regretful game
Lover’s minds are strange machines, passion’s beyond dignity
Why are you still here he pleads, because she breathes, it’s snowing
She’ll dervish spin inside your head, leave perfume in your bed
Grains of sand and broken beads, unsolved love that slowly bleeds
Takes the world in careless stride, insolent with freedom’s pride
Stubs out fags on beauty’s face, swing door psychiatric case
Lover’s minds are strange machines, passion’s beyond dignity
Why are you still here he pleads, Im not she breathes, Im going
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7. |
Nostalgie De la Boue
03:01
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Nostalgie de la boue
You always had a yearning for the low life,
The guilty little secret, hidden thrill
Enforcing misplaced underground connections
Self-sabotaging all the good within.
Loyal to a fault but to the wrong team,
Craving the applause then needing space
Running from demands of your own making
Fearing everyone was in your face
But life has tricks that play out on us baby,
The strongest seeming plans will fall away
When love that’s real and not a fairground mirror
Gently lifts the veil of our dismay
chorus
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
It may have its attractions but it can’t replace what’s true,
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
As long as it’s behind us there’s still time for me and you
Nothing makes sense if fed misinformation,
I may not understand but always try
There is no need for added complication
We can enjoy the dance or say goodbye…
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
It may have its attractions but it can’t replace what’s true,
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
As long as it’s behind us there’s still time for me and you
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8. |
Mindblown
04:28
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Mindblown
In a mindless world we’re losing our heads
Gone off track and our limbs they are lead
But the day still breaks and we’ll make it too
Gonna find the way, find the way with you, mindblown
And we’re all only losing, losing our minds
leaving our bodies on a great unwind
Slowly spinning, spinning inside
Mindblown, mindblown, mindblown
If you’re lost in me here’s what we’ll do
I will lose myself, and stand with you
Being together is best it’s true
Helps us survive, gets us through, mindblown
And we’re all only losing, losing our minds
leaving our bodies on a great unwind
Slowly spinning, spinning inside
Mindblown, mindblown, mindblown
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9. |
This Time
04:26
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10. |
Last Song
04:23
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The Last Song
Let the floating feather fall and settle in your hand
Leave the writing on the wall and sculptures in the sand
I carried you inside me then, your spirit singing strong
As the mountain holds an eco, so I hold your song
Sail by the stars, follow your heart
Travelling with hope, sharing your light
Where there is love, you are home
This is the last song, and it’s all for you my sons
This is the last song, for your light is shining on
This is the last song, a connection ever strong
This is the last song, and the journey will live on
Paths confetti strewn and wild, indigo night children
Spirits bright awoke the day your laughter came to play
Feeling blessed to watch you grow, I hope you’ll always know
True kindness carefree fun, for where there’s love is home
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Martin Stephenson Invergordon, UK
Born Durham 27th July 1961
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