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Coupling

by Eric Bay

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1.
Movie Love 04:28
You make me wanna dance in the middle of traffic Or go singing in the rain without a jacket I would still love you if I was a ghost Where's a boom-box when you need it most? Where's a lake to take you down to and do the lift? ​ “Don't get on that plane, 'cause I feel the same” And if that's not movie love, I don't know what is ​ I wish I were a prince so I could be with you And if I had a library I would give it to you Not to be a hero but to get the girl I would journey to the underworld I would make a speech on New Years Eve to earn that kiss ​ “I know that it's late, but this couldn't wait” And if that's not movie love, I don't know what is ​ A love without equal needs no sequel Spin-off or reboot It's a meet-cute whenever I meet you Because you feel it too ​ “Don't get on that plane, 'cause I feel the same Don't get on that plane, 'cause I feel the same" And if that's not movie love If that's not movie love ​ "I know that it's late, but this couldn't wait” I know that it's late, but this couldn't wait” And if that's not movie love If that's not movie love
2.
Girl, I'm begging you please See, I've been down on my luck I can't go on - can you help me to be brave? ​ I get hypnotised When I look at your face I fall in love Baby, I swear on the stars at night ​ They shine so strong All night through They say when you wish upon them Your wish becomes real But all I really want to know Is how you are ​ When you're caught in the chaos of everyday life You can try your best to find reason or rhyme But you won't There's none of it to be found in this world In this world ​ It's madness - nothing really makes sense Keeping up the pretence nothing's wrong It's hard to carry on this way So those rare times when the stars align And everything is fine They're to be treasured Has it ever been your lucky day? ​ Something hasn't felt right We've been spending the days and weeks apart Now there's an ache inside my soul ​ Things are not what they seem Is this real or a nightmare I'm inside? Is there a safe place I can go? ​ There was a time when you were free Now you say that I'm the only thing that you want And I would hold you if I could But I'm scared ​ BRIDGE ​ When there's madness Nothing really makes sense Keeping up the pretence nothing's wrong It's hard to carry on this way So those rare times when the stars align And everything is fine They're to be treasured Has it ever been your lucky day? ​ So those rare times when the stars align And everything is fine They're to be treasured Has it ever been your lucky day?
3.
Dogs barking in the square Water flowing everywhere There's a backstreet fantasy That we were chasing, but couldn't see ​ We explored, hand in hand We saw the pigeons and the café band It was overdue for us to get away and try something new ​ Everything is really clear When there's no smoke in the air It's a scent that makes me feel Like I'm ready for another meal ​ He tried to give her a rose But she didn't want one of those, you see She just wanted to sit by the river And watch the sunset with me ​ A day can start with something sweet And end with getting swept off your feet ​ Voices singing in the street Serenading us in our sleep Look how quickly we have gone From the crazy to the calm
4.
Black Friday 03:53
There's silence all around The madness is dying down I should be homeward bound But someone's standing in my way ​ It's fine to take your time But now you've crossed the line 'Cause now you've taken mine And left me with a lot to say ​ But don't despair, tomorrow is another day And I swear that every cold Black Friday Will be followed by a warm and sunny day ​ You shouldn't be surprised When the taxi man decides He's gonna take you for a ride He's gonna try to make you pay ​ But you've picked on someone strong Someone who's worked all week long They're not the kind you want to take on 'Cause they'll beat you at the games you like to play ​ CHORUS ​ A warm and sunny day A warm and sunny day ​ But don't despair, tomorrow is another day And I still swear, yeah, that every cold Black Friday Will be followed by a warm and sunny day A warm and sunny day A warm and sunny day
5.
Weak Day 03:52
Must've happened overnight Somebody stole the light right from under me Now I don't know what to do I can barely move - can you help me? ​ Waited so long, now it's all gone wrong And all 'cause somebody couldn't hold their tongue And the price is being paid By those of us who remain ​ I wasn't there when the fires raged But I read about it on the front page Dark days these streets have seen Some things, they just can't be caged Disaster is all the rage I hope someday it won't be But until that day I pray You'll send some strength our way ​ Some of the names have changed But things are much the same in our neighbourhood Some are hardly there They've stripped our cupboards bare Things are not so good ​ How we all miss that time of bliss At least that's what it felt like compared to this We were happier before When we believed there was more ​ CHORUS x2 ​ Our way
6.
Eleven-Seven 02:55
No one likes to get up early, to leave their bed “I've had enough sleep” is a phrase nobody has ever said Just the thought of waking before day-breaking It fills me with dread Gotta face the day, gotta beat the traffic To stay ahead ​ I'm lost in a daydream Avoiding the mainstream And where it's flowing to Something is going to change If it doesn't, I'll scream ​ I get mine I get mine, do you get yours? I get mine I get mine, do you get yours? ​ I'm not one to take things slowly - who's got the time? To waste a day or a minute only would be a crime A chance getting lost may occur on your watch, but not on mine I take every opportunity that life throws at me And make them shine ​ At least that's the game-plan But I am a weak man Known to exaggerate Prone to procrastinate Sleep late whenever I can ​ CHORUS ​ I get mine I get mine, do you get yours? I get mine, I get mine, I get mine I get mine, I get mine I get mine, do you get yours?
7.
90s Kid 03:57
I was a 90s kid So all the stupid stuff I did was private With no social media around ​ It was a simpler time Now we all just live online - so social Back then MSN was all we had ​ I'm the last generation who can say “Internet dating, I predate” And for all the games and fun I had my PS1 Candy bars were bigger then And they were thirty pence ... then ​ It was a hell of a decade You had no reason to be afraid If you grew up in the nineties It was a hell of a decade You had no reason to be afraid If you grew up in the nineties ​ We had great cartoons Dexter's Lab and Tiny Toon Adventures Rugrats and Batman saved the day ​ All I listened to Were Alan Menken's Disney tunes and MJ Cheesy pop and Britpop led the way ​ The two best years for movies of all time 1994 and '99 There were sitcoms at their peak New classics every week And I can say I was there when they all first aired ... yeah ​ CHORUS ​ Far out, to me it's far out Far out, to me it's far out Far out, to me it's far out Far out, to me it's far out ​ CHORUS x2
8.
Silly Boys 03:34
No one really understands why He won't even look him in the eye Never underestimate just how stubborn Silly boys can be if they try ​ Guess I shouldn't be surprised Still I can't help rolling my eyes Tell me what's the point of this separation Tell me what is wrong with you guys ​ Thinking back on the times we had Awesome nights out with the lads How could things have gone so bad? ​ Everyone is hoping there might Be a way of stopping their fight 'Cause this one has been going on far too long Is there a way of making it right ​ I don't see an ending in sight Both of them are hurting inside But neither one will ever admit how much If nobody will swallow their pride ​ Is it really worth it? Is it worth the cost? All the memories that you made All the memories that you've lost ​ Looking back on the things we wrote Dirty jokes and movie quotes That is what I miss the most
9.
Cool Ladies 03:03
She's a sucker for the seaside, it's her second home She took me on a silent journey, never left the room She's my muse and I amuse her, it goes hand in hand And we are both fans of the band ​ Through her I met Frank and Toby Now they're pals of mine Through me she met friends and families Come on down, we'll have ourselves a good time Meanwhile in the legion, the princess and the dude Are probably taking pictures of their food (of their food) ​ Anyone who knows her knows you couldn't hope to meet Anyone as selfless or as generous and sweet All she wanted on her birthday was a day with me And a card made specially ​ My CD is always playing when she's in the car So I think it's safe to say that She's the biggest fan I've ever had by far So this little tribute's the least that I can do I'm so very grateful to have you (to have you) ​ When she called she always asked how I was doing first Always cared about our family like we cared for hers Charity and animals were what she loved the most And she was such a gracious host ​ She told me she's glad there's things The camera doesn't see But even to outsiders it was clear She was the centre of the family There are very few who stay cool when they get old But I ask you, isn't that the goal? (it's my goal)
10.
Once I learned how, I wrote my dream down Poured it all onto paper I don't know yet what the next step is Or how to go about it ​ Once it's out of my hands I know that's when anything can happen Could it be that this dream will be the one to break the pattern? Words are worlds of the soul And for now I still have control ​ A tale of childhood, meant to do good Like a gift sent from heaven A magical mixture of past and future Here and now in the present ​ Once it's out of my hands I know that's when anything can happen Could it be that this dream will be the one to break the pattern? Words are worlds of the soul So while I have control I'll hold on as long as I can 'Cause what if no one understands Where I'm coming from, what I mean? The clearest vision there's ever been

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Hi guys!

This is a collection of songs that I wrote in 2017, 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 May 12, 2018

Written by Eric Bay-Andersen © 2018
Arranged, Performed, Produced and Mixed by Eric Bay-Andersen

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British singer/songwriter - I make catchy pop/rock!

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