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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2. |
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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3. |
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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4. |
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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5. |
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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6. |
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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7. |
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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8. |
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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9. |
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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10. |
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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11. |
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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12. |
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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The Turtle Project Wales, UK
Alternative Singer/Songwriter from Wales UK
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