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Ten Tracks Early

by Eric Bay

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1.
Can I get you a drink? Was the traffic bad?
Have a seat and tell me about the year you've had Did you do that thing? How's it coming along?
The place looks good – when did you get the kitchen done? I could take you to the water's edge Or would you rather stay at home instead?
I'm not listening to a word you've said I'm just sitting, keeping company With thoughts in my head It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long So long Did I make enough food? I hope it tastes okay Meat and veg and garlic bread and a lemon soufflé Did you see that new film? It was only okay Where do you think you might go on your next holiday? We took a walk along the water's edge A road that only lead us home instead
I haven't listened to a word you said I've been too busy keeping company With the thoughts in my head It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long So long The sun's going down Is there more to say? Look how late it's getting, guess we better be on our way It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long It's been too long So long
2.
Cereal Bar 03:45
Every time I walked by that place it caught my eye How it took me so long to try, I don't know why Took a look inside and t'was like a wonderland A place of joy for a man and his inner child It's like a secret you wished everybody knew Yet also wished it was just for you Any time of day is a good time to drop on by So grab a seat, grab a bowl of Corn Flakes or Cheerios They've got games that you can play You can sit, snack, play all day All the games are retro, but the classics don't grow old And you can bring your own ones from home, or so I'm told Nostalgic goodness displayed on every shelf Sweetness so good for the soul, less so for your health There are so many kinds that I've never tried I'd try them all if I had the time Any time of day is a good time to drop on by So grab a seat, grab a bowl of Corn Flakes or Cheerios They've got games that you can play You can sit, snack, play all day Every time I walk 'round that spot in Kingston town And the bar's nowhere to be found, it brings me down Any time of day is a good time to drop on by So grab a seat, grab a bowl of Corn Flakes or Cheerios They've got games that you can play You can sit, snack, play all day So drop on by Have some Rice Krispies or Corn Flakes or Cheerios They've got games that you can play You can sit, snack, play all day
3.
Here I am, in the centre ring Watching all of the freaks and geeks do their thing And I'm one of them, like I've always been Truly, such Marvel-lous sights I have seen Everyone's in a gaming mood, strangely Nobody has a bad attitude Not the dark lords, nor the princesses What, this? Yes, it's cardboard! Who cares if it is? They've got all the crazy tattoos Robots, lazy kitty cats too How I wish it could be like this Every day of my life But that's not how it works, no That's not how it's done Because play is so much more fun They look down on those who partake It's a con, a mistake Jokers filling up the hall They're all waiting with the girls they adore For the writers – and wait, that's not all Someone who is both, and much more Wristbands are the required to see All the big fans, now inspiring me It's a sign, I have seen the light This is what I should be But that's not how it works, no That's not how it's done Because play is so much more fun They look down on those who partake It's a con, a mistake Marvel, DC
 Disney, Ghibli
 Pixar, Dreamworks 
PS4, X-Box 
Nintendo, Sega Star Wars, Star Trek Kirk, Picard
 Tennant, Smith Family Guy, South Park Rick & Morty, Simpsons Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings Game of Thrones, Walking Dead Friends, How I Met Your Mother Tarantino, Fincher Nolan, Abrams Warcraft, Pokemon
 Hentai, regular porn But that's not how it works, no That's not how it's done Because play is so much more fun They look down on those who partake It's a con, it's a mistake
4.
It's about an hour's drive down the M25 To the place where magic's often made We'll have a drink and chat And when we're quite done with that We'll head upstairs to start the day Then you sit down and turn around to ask me Single, EP or LP – what will today's project be, E?” I could spend every day making songs Takes two or three to do one But only two to have fun And that's what we do in the studio Yeah, me and Joe work pretty well as a duo Although it's pretty rare Sometimes I do come prepared With my reference and notes 'Til lunchtime rolls around We work on making some sound Out of the nonsense that I wrote Then 'round about 2 I turn to you and I say "KFC or McD – which one will it be today, eh?” I could spend every day making songs Takes two or three to do one But only two to have fun And that's what we do in the studio Yeah, me and Joe work pretty well as a duo What do the people want to hear? 
Something silly or sincere? Something sad or something sweet? 
Something slow or upbeat? We like to mix it up Still got some tricks up our sleeve Yes we do, it's true I could spend every day making songs Takes two or three to do one But only two to have fun And that's what we do in the studio Yeah, me and Joe work pretty well as a duo I could spend every day making songs Takes two or three to do one But only two to have fun And that's what we do in the studio Yeah, me and Joe work pretty well as a duo
5.
Ritzy McCain 02:03
When you and me were taking tea And the bill did arrive, t'was a nasty surprise You see, the Ritzy man – he had a plan And he had his ways of making us pay So much more than we had paid before And what for? Something you can buy in a store And cook for yourself without any help So you can piss off – your place is a rip-off 
Ritzy McCain, he screwed us again
 He slipped us a sly substitution The scandal brought shame to his family name 
And to their once grand institution Ritzy McCain, he screwed us again 
He slipped us a sly substitution The scandal brought shame to his family name
 And to their once grand institution
6.
For Hours 03:42
Posters up around the town "Our baby ran away, please call if he is found” Staring at the phone, but it doesn't make a sound Heard a rumour going round There's danger on the streets, there's trouble in the town Pray he's safe, that he comes home safe and sound And every minute seems to drag on for hours With uncertainty just making matters worse When you care this much it's a blessing and a curse When the brightest move away The dumb will take their place, the mean will have their say That's what's happening now, never thought I'd see the day Should we stay or should we go? 
There's so much to consider, so much we cannot know Yet it all boils down to “Are you with us – yes or no?” And every minute seems to on on for hours With uncertainty just making matters worse When you care this much it's a blessing and a curse Sitting for hours at a time Wishing for a little peace of mind A break from the noise inside But it never ends There's no use to pretend There's a week that goes by without some kind of strife And every minute seems to on on for hours With uncertainty just making matters worse When you care this much it's a blessing and a curse
7.
They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice But it did last night, right here And now we're on a northbound train Watching time slowly disappear The girl on the train had a familiar name And she regretted letting go Of someone who was not quite me And now everybody knows The others may have turned away And claimed she didn't care But I know she only needed Someone to agree that life's not fair There was a man You had eight long years to meet him What made you hesitate? Was it cold feet? You had plans For the evening and for life But neither has turned out the way you'd like You need a change, but you don't know what or how So tell me all about it, dear We've got time now You stayed together for the kids, like your parents did What a life to wind up with Staring out of the window Knowing in your heart something's gotta give You know he can't be as happy as he seems All the pictures must be lies He's still the same, he hasn't changed You can tell, you see it in his eyes The others may have turned away And claimed she didn't care But I know she only needed Someone to agree that life's not fair There was a man You had eight long years to meet him What made you hesitate? Was it cold feet? You had plans For the evening and for life But neither has turned out the way you'd like You need a change, but you don't know what or how So tell me all about it, dear We've got time now We've got time now We've got time now
8.
Look at you, you've changed your stripes I always knew you would Because I know your type Prayers and hearts are noble, yes But passing thoughts are all they amount to after all They're just another scrawl upon the wall "I take offence, so give me rights”
 It never ends, the name and shame and blame fights In my defence, I think I'm right It makes no sense that privilege extends to but a few Among them always you, and those who think like you I never hear a peep from you Then once a year you reappear out of the blue "Wishing you well on this, your day And now farewell, I've said all I really have to say” It's just another scrawl upon the wall
9.
August 9th 04:12
Everybody's got birthdays this month Don't know why that is Must be something 'bout November Makes our parents get all excited Every week another birthday party What's your excuse? I hate when two fall on the same day You can't make me choose, no way We may be too old for birthday cake and for clowns But we can still have fun So we'll celebrate the only way we know how With women, wine and song Growing old is mandatory, growing up's a choice I pity those who outgrow playing with their toys Be an adult when you have to, be a kid when you can When you are older you will understand It's a present, not an obligation I don't want you to think that you have to get me one But if you like you can buy me a drink Some people like to spend it with friends Some on their own Some people like to paint the town red Some like to chill out at home When we go out I'm still the oldest one It gets rough with them all looking up to me But all you twenty-somethings have your fun Soon enough you'll join the thirties club Growing old is mandatory, growing up's a choice I pity those who outgrow playing with their toys Be an adult when you have to, be a kid when you can When you are older you will understand Growing old is mandatory, growing up's a choice I pity those who outgrow playing with their toys Be an adult when you have to, be a kid when you can When you are older you will understand Growing old is mandatory, growing up's a choice I pity those who outgrow playing with their toys Be an adult when you have to, be a kid when you can When you are older you will understand
10.
Gold Rush 03:18
If you think the ground beneath your feet is better You'll be glad to know that you are not the only one And it's all that's been on everyone's mind On the tips of all their tongues Now I'm up late waiting for the gold rush to be done Now I'm up late waiting for the gold rush to be done Now you're here, is it really everything you dreamed of? Is the water really greener on the other side? 'Cause it's not just sticks and stones that break bones Mistakes can do that too Then no-one's gonna wanna shake hands with you No, no-one's gonna wanna shake hands with you I was all geared up to have a go, but along the way I fell Ended up forgetting everything I know so well In a simpler time there wouldn't be all the pressure there is now And if that's a place that can be reached then please tell me how Now it's over you would never know it ever happened In an instant everything has gone back to how it was But it's not a thing you quickly forget And you'll be reminded when We are called upon to do the gold rush once again We are called upon to do the gold rush once again

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Hi guys!

This is a collection of songs that I wrote in 2016, all performed and recorded by me at home on my laptop - they're only rough demo versions (one day I'll record them properly), but I assure you the tunes are good! You can download them for free, but any donations are very appreciated as I'm an independent artist.

Lyrics and information about the songs are available on my website - www.ericbaymusic.com - and all my other songs are available on Bandcamp and on iTunes :)

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released December 24, 2016

Written by Eric Bay-Andersen © 2016
Arranged, Performed, Produced and Mixed by Eric Bay-Andersen

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