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Parallel

by The Turtle Project

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1.
Summer Meadows 03:45
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I remember when I was younger I'd walk through those fields and I'd Focus on the breeze as it blew through the leaves The warm air on my face would take me To that special place where I'd forget My worries , at least for the day Now , a little older , I still walk those same fields I still feel that same sun But something's different that I can't put my finger on It doesn't seem to have that same feeling Of escape and it's true what they say You don't miss it until it's gone It seems everyday that this world is getting stranger We're crawling through a minefield Avoiding the danger I like to think that we'll get it right in the end And we'll stroll through those summer meadows again I guess the only conclusion I can come up with Is there's to much going on in the world now To just simply forget It's achievable to clear your mind When the problems are your own But when the problems are every where you look It's not as easily achievable It seems everyday that this world is getting stranger We're crawling through a minefield Avoiding the danger I like to think that we'll get it right in the end And we'll stroll through those summer meadows again Good memories are precious And we refer to them When we need them So we can feel a little happier When we're down When we're down It seems everyday that this world is getting stranger We're crawling through a minefield Avoiding the danger I like to think that we'll get it right in the end And we'll stroll through those summer meadows again It seems everyday that this world is getting stranger We're crawling through a minefield Avoiding the danger I like to think that we'll get it right in the end And we'll stroll through those summer meadows again
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A Word 03:56
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For a couple of days now I'v been feeling kind of dry But I chose to fight it , pick up the mic and recite Whatever pops into my mind I didn't plan to improvise To this killer beat But what else can I do It's a little cloudy outside Taking music from my daily routine Is like taking a dummy From the mouth of a baby Trust me, you don't want to hear me cry So I'l open my mouth And whatever falls out, falls out It won't exactly change anybody's life It's just a little something to reflect on tonight You see , a word could change the world Or it could go in one ear Straight out the other Cry to one song , dance to another Yeah , a word could change the world But music alone has the same power Cry to one song , dance to another So let the beat speak You see , a word could change the world Or it could go in one ear Straight out the other Cry to one song , dance to another Yeah , a word could change the world But music alone has the same power Cry to one song , dance to another So let the beat speak You see , a word could change the world Or it could go in one ear Straight out the other Cry to one song , dance to another Yeah , a word could change the world But music alone has the same power Cry to one song , dance to another So let the beat speak
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Midas Touch 03:17
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Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, just enough Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, yeah just enough Could ya pass me the weed killer, they’re almost at my knees If I leave them any longer I won’t be able to see I need my sight pristine from all angles I need to get my feet untangled before I turn green I’m almost part of the scenery I’ve been here for so long I thought I was turning a corner turns out I was wrong Just another day gone, another obsolete song Come see me tomorrow I’ll sing ya another one Yeah, I put in the hours, I put in my heart and soul It’s just missing that special little sprinkle of gold That little secret that can’t be told ‘Cause there’s not one way to describe it, ya just know When ya hit that height and ya feel that vibe Somethings telling ya this one might be the one And ya don’t know where it came from Ya just feel it in ya bones, or so I’ve been told Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, just enough Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, yeah just enough I’ve been digging in this musical mine for some time I caught a few glimpses of shiny things amongst the earth Turned out to be fools gold, pretty but worthless But It gave me the incentive to keep digging further Occasionally I’ll pull my head out from the dirt Look up to the sky for the formula that works Maybe it’s just written for those born with luck Well could ya pencil me in please ‘coz I ain’t giving up Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, just enough Give me just a bit of that Midas touch Just enough, yeah just enough
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Reach The Sea 03:53
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I feel like the banks of this river are restricting me Forwards or backwards are my only two opportunities I’ll follow the flow of this river downstream to where it meets the sea I’ll pick a direction and I’ll hit it at top speed And there’ll be no more limits to prevent me from where I’m going I woke today and I had a kind of feeling A kind of feeling that something inside me is growing And I can’t quite put my finger on what it might be But I can feel the power of the water on my feet with the speed that the current is flowing But to question how far it will take me, there’s no way of knowing Just hold on tight, hold on tight to me Enjoy this ride, enjoy this ride with me Hold on tight until we reach the sea Enjoy this ride, enjoy this ride with me There’s no need for a compass, we’ll look to the stars for direction And there’s no need for fuel I’m running on your affection And the banks of this river are widening up ahead now And I can feel your heartbeat hitting light speed as we reach this crucial intersection Get your star chart ready we’re nearly there Just hold on tight, hold on tight to me Enjoy this ride, enjoy this ride with me Hold on tight until we reach the sea Enjoy this ride, enjoy this ride with me
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You'd Never Believe 04:15
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I'm gonna let you into a little secret of mine Yeah , I think it's about time That I admit it Life for me would be dangerous Without you in it I'd be , still , stuck in that continuous loop That went around for years and years and years That's become one of my biggest fears To get bogged down In those old ways Like a needle on a record Getting stuck in the groove You bumped the record player You made it move to the next part of the track You keep it flowing for me now There ain't no going back Since you came into my life You made it paradise for me Now understandably I'm terrified to ever leave You're more than just a part of me You're the very heart of me If I tried to explain , honestly What you've done for me You'd never believe I used to live my life day by day I never saw the point in making plans anyway 'Cause when I tried it just encouraged mistakes So I'd live this way to take the power away From any outsiders trying to bring me down I did used to dream though When they weren't around I used to dream that you'd hear the sound Within the wind Of my voice calling out "Hey can you hear me out there come and save me" From this hell , from myself , then All of a sudden you heard me You were right there in front of me and I fell Deeper than I ever dreamed Since you came into my life You made it paradise for me Now understandably I'm terrified to ever leave You're more than just a part of me You're the very heart of me If I tried to explain , honestly What you've done for me You'd never believe Yeah , go ahead and smile You know it's true 'Cause what you did for me I did for you I rescued you too from your world And that's what makes what we got So special girl Yeah , we kept each other afloat We arrived in paradise on the same boat So won't you sing the chorus with me This is our song Sing it with me now note for note Since you came into my life You made it paradise for me Now understandably I'm terrified to ever leave You're more than just a part of me You're the very heart of me If I tried to explain , honestly What you've done for me You'd never believe
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Memory Of The Skies 03:33
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I have a vague memory of your smile I have a distant memory of your eyes I only recall a hand full of things you ever said to me But I’ve got a vivid memory of the skies I wish I could recall more of what you said to me But I’ve only got a vivid memory of the skies I wonder, do you see me when I smile ? Do you see the uncertainty in my eyes ? There may be little to draw on but I dreamt of you last night I’ve got a vivid memory of the skies Why, when there’s so little to draw on, did I dream of you last night I’ve only got a vivid memory of the skies
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Open Fist 04:02
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Sting me like a bee and maybe I’ll get a little bit angry at the time But I’ll do nothing to retaliate but put it in a rhyme And beat me to the ground, I won’t even make a sound I’ll just accept the situation like it’s meant to be Figure out a clever way to word it later in a melody Throw your sticks and stones, you could try to break my bones As often as you please you’ll get no rise from me The only thing I ever hit is these piano keys So taunt me if you like, I’m no stranger to resisting the bite You see it’s all just inspiration to me I pacify the conflict when I put it to a beat I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, I’m an open fist, pacifist Call me weak if you must, I won’t even cause a fuss I’ll forgive you for thinking it’s stronger to fight After all, who am I to tell you wrong from right ? And laugh off my point of view, belittle the path I choose If it makes you feel better to ridicule Then go ahead and ridicule and I’ll go on singing I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, open fist, pacifist I’m an open fist, I’m an open fist
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Don't Let Go Of My Hand 03:12
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I forgot your anniversary for the first time ever And the guilt is flowing through my head like an angry river How could this have happened ? Something as big as this Has just slipped my mind , so let me apologise You were always the one that I tried to impress With whatever I did , the decisions I made I always looked up to you when I was a kid I'm still looking up , just in a different way I stare at the sky and I think, what would you say About the situations that I find myself in these days I try to imagine the wise words you'd say To bring me down to earth 'Cause you always had a gift to ease my pain I search for it desperately whenever it rains And sometimes I feel you around, it's amazing I hope that it's real and not just imagination 'Cause it's hard on this road, much harder without you So even if it's just in my head , that will do Just as long as I'm feeling you walk by my side I forgot you yesterday so I apologise I missed your anniversary for the very first time But as I'm singing these words right now I realise You wouldn't mind You were always the wise one I know you'd understand I'll always need you brother don't ever let go of my hand Don't let go of my hand
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To Much Truth 03:38
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Is this what it’s come to ? We live in fear, we don’t know which way to run to We can’t even seem to make up our minds There’s just uncertainty to the solutions we try to find Help me out here, maybe I’ve got it wrong But I was under the impression that we were strong Now everybody seems to be on their hands and knees Hoping the solution blows over on the next breeze I feel I must be honest with you, I’ve never been one to watch the news I’ve always thought it was to much truth to handle But don’t mistake it for ignorance, that couldn’t be further from the truth It just affects me in ways I can’t explain ‘Cause I open my eyes at the first sign of dawn And all that strikes me is pandemonium As soon as I switch on my TV screen I couldn’t be further away from those pleasant dreams I’m starting to worry what the future has in store And the worst thing about it is I’m not the only one This kingdom is united once more United with the perception that we’re all unsure I feel I must be honest with you, I’ve never been one to watch the news I’ve always felt it was to much truth to handle And I feel the guilt of losing touch but It affects me way too much, to the point that I have to escape So I hope that our dreams of peace will be realised As I switch off the TV screen and wipe my eyes And it’s still early morning but I’ve heard enough for today So now take it all away from my fragile brain
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Wake Before I Sleep 04:20
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I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I gotta let it take over before I go under, gotta let it take over me I gotta let it take over before I go under, gotta let it take over me I gotta let it take over before I go under, gotta let it take over me I gotta let it take over before I go under, gotta let it take over me I gotta turn on the torch before darkness falls, optimize what I see I gotta turn on the torch before darkness falls, optimize what I see I gotta turn on the torch before darkness falls, optimize what I see I gotta turn on the torch before darkness falls, optimize what I see I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep I better wake up before I fall asleep forever, better wake up before I fall asleep
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Turn The Dial 03:30
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Hey everybody look who’s here, I’m back in the saddle I got a little bit rattled and every day’s been a battle Just to get back to this natural flow, became static I think it’s high time I cranked this game up The next level is becoming detrimental to my well being All I can do is soldier on a little further up the hill No time to stand still, time is of the essence And I think I need a pill, or something to control me Stop me going under, there ain’t no room for blunders I gotta keep heading for the summit of this mountain Bathe in this fountain of knowledge There’s so much left to learn With every corner I turn, I’m feeling the burn And I’m careful with every single penny I earn But don’t show me concern, I just need a friend Who knows that I’m gonna be ok in the end Turn that dial clockwise if ya need it a little bit louder It’s very nice of ya to offer advice but don’t bother I’m so focused that I can’t hear anybody I’m so head strong, pig headed, call it what ya like I’ll probably do it my way then tell ya, you were right all along Then I’ll admit that I was wrong I’ll tell you all about it in my next song But right now all I can do is carry on with this one while it flows So before you go and throw a spanner in the works Just tell me that it works, trust that it’ll work when it’s finished Feed me the spinach before I diminish into nothing but an itch on ya skin Yeah, I get your attention for a minute, scratch me I’m forgotten Back to the bottom of the hill, well if that’s the way it’s gonna be then I’m gonna keep getting under ya skin again and again and again Turn that dial clockwise if ya need it a little bit louder, yeah Turn that dial clockwise if ya need it a little bit louder Turn that dial clockwise if ya need it a little bit louder, yeah
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Parallel 03:38
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Did you ever wonder what it would be like To reverse everything See it from the other side of the turnstile Where you've already paid your price All that's left to do is enjoy the ride ? Did you ever try imagining another place On another identical world Out in another space At first it all appears to be the same But when you get a closer look You'll see that's not the case ? Take me on a trip to that parallel world The version of me where all my dreams came true I gave you all the things that I promised you And I didn't let you down at every turn Yeah, take me on a trip to that parallel universe Where I wrote that magic verse That made my life exactly how I dreamed it could be Maybe I could learn from that other me Just imagine living like that No stress, no fear to hold you back No risk of losing it all 'Cause nobody at all wants to take it Everybody's happy about everybody else's success stories No jealousy to poison the path All everybody wants to do is just Laugh and smile, smile and laugh Take me on a trip to that parallel world The version of me where all my dreams came true I gave you all the things that I promised you And I didn't let you down at every turn Yeah, take me on a trip to that parallel universe Where I wrote that magic verse That made my life exactly how I dreamed it could be Maybe I could learn from that other me The more you look around, the more you see The differences from our own reality Take note of the air you breathe It's as pure as it was once way back in history And water is the only thing dividing the land A land respected by a joining of hands in unity Try and understand, it's within us all If we let it be So join me on a trip to that parallel world The version of us where all our dreams came true We've accomplished everything we set out to do And we didn't let down all of the innocent youth So join me on a trip to that parallel universe Where we sang together in verse To celebrate simplicity of togetherness Maybe we could learn from that other us

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released January 31, 2017

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