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Didn't Come Here To Be Alone

by The Vandas

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1.
Leaving 04:01
lyrics
Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing How could you be, understood all the time? I understand, you committed no crime He still holds your hand So stop being childish and let go of mine Hidden away, you don’t need anyone Your side of town, I just can’t have any fun I’d be your clown But I don’t wanna do things that I already done I don’t like drivin’ through this, part of the neighbourhood I don’t wanna taste the air you’re breathin’ Keep all your sympathy, I don’t want apologies now It must be time that I was leavin’, leavin’ Big empty room, I’ve thrown your letters away My poison pen’s, got a new place to stay I’m not givin’ in I just wanna find out what I can and can’t say I really don’t, wanna see your pretty face There is no room, and I can’t make any space Well I’m on tender hooks Just waitin’ to see you ’round the place
2.
Silence 03:39
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Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing Nobody argues when she’s breathin’ fire Someone who gets what she wants Nobody argues when they call you a liar They’ve been sayin’ that for months She’s a girl on a hot tin roof She’s a hell cat hound Ah, but silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires from you, from you Where is she goin’ and what has she done? Why’s her face all in knots? Wearin’ the glasses to see through the night She walks at night a lot She’s a girl on a hot tin roof She’s a hell cat hound Ah, but silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires from you, from you It’s not a problem ’cause she’s got it already beat She clutches her purse as she crosses the side of the street She could try to show you but she don’t even know you that well After 24 years you’d think you’d be able to tell She doesn’t care about the things in your wallet Or the things that you’ve done She’s got to get to that business appointment It’s really not much fun She’s a girl on a hot tin roof She’s a hell cat hound Ah, but silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires from you Ah, silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires Silence is all she desires from you, from you
3.
Capsule 03:17
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Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing Well, this house looks different from when I saw it last And that was only yesterday There’s noises comin’ from the ceilin’ and the floor Some feelin’s never go away There’s dirty dishes sittin’ in a dirty sink And they’ll never get back to their friends ‘cause I won’t clean them even though I wish I could I’ve got no precious time to spend If I were two feet smarter I would be workin’ harder Please don’t assume that I don’t care Can’t get a good reception Only a great reflection My capsule’s runnin’ out on me The garden where we sat on sunny afternoons is Lookin’ cold like it might rain Be careful where you walk, don’t step on those shiny stones The leaves are blockin’ up the drain If I were two feet smarter I would be workin’ harder Please don’t assume that I don’t care Can’t get a good reception Only a great reflection My capsule’s runnin’ out on me I never been someone who’s beaten easily But I never wear a wedding ring But I’ll just be happy if can make it out the door Knowin’ I’m missin’ everything If I were two feet smarter I would be workin’ harder Please don’t assume that I don’t care Can’t get a good reception Only a great reflection My capsule’s runnin’ out on me My capsule’s runnin’ out on me My capsule’s runnin’ out on me My capsule’s runnin’ out on me My capsule’s runnin’ out on me
4.
Hours Away 03:34
lyrics
Composed by Mikey Madden © Mushroom Music Publishing Where are you today? When my life’s still down this way I can see what you thought of me Look hard to see What you gave to me and put it in the mail When your bread went stale Did I just come here to be alone today? Keep your eyes on the clock ‘cause you’re hours away Drink up and lay down It’s the perfect town to lose your mind If you’ve got the time Take a trip down south like a told you to Put your thumb in your mouth like you always do And we’ll have a time Did I just come here to be alone today? Keep your eyes on the clock ‘cause you’re hours away Hope you’ve got the time tonight when you’re hours away Do you mind the clothes I’m in Would you change into someone’s skin ‘Cause I don’t mind I don’t mind where you go The road keeps me up The noise pounds like a fist on a paper cup I’ll stay awake for you
5.
Hello Again 03:19
lyrics
Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing Open the door, walk inside I must be happy, see me smile What’s goin’ on, in your life? Now you’re in love, yes I know Please don’t invite me to the show That doesn’t mean I have to go And I thought I knew you well A long time ago, a long time ago Now I just can’t seem to tell If you’re my friend But you look so happy now Look at your face, look at your face And it’s good to know there’s somethin’ there again Look at the shelves, they’ve all changed There’s different pictures in the frames Who are your friends, what’s their names? You’re movin’ on like it’s a race I look in the mirror, I see your face Wish that you’d slow down the pace Well I tried not to be cruel I’m in control, I’m in control Even though I wanted to, I was restrained Now, I’m glad that we still talk We’re doin’ fine, we’re doin’ fine And I’m burnin’ out the memories in my brain Yeah we’ll be just who we are We won’t pretend, we won’t pretend We’ll show that it’s all water, down a drain Well it’s time for me to go I’ll say goodbye, I’ll say goodbye I’ll kiss your cheek and you will do the same Open the door, walk inside I must be happy, see me smile What’s goin’ on, in your life? Now that we’re done, with the chase I hear you’re lettin’, out the space Like what you’ve done, to the place Hello again it’s good to see your face
6.
Beautiful Skin 04:33
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Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing You ride in cars with strangers Nobody scares you now You only want those good times Run fast but don’t look down You’re not worried ‘bout your future But there’s nothing wrong with that You’re livin’ fast and reckless Your world’s a welcome mat Some day I’ll find my way Out of the grasp of your beautiful skin I could’ve gave you all my days But your love I just couldn’t win Your love I just couldn’t win Your face still looks so youthful Your smile’s still full of fun You look so strong and healthy Your make-up’s always done You could have anybody But you’re happy on your own No-one could ever change you No-one could reach that zone Some day I’ll find my way Out of the grasp of your beautiful skin I could’ve gave you all my days But your love I just couldn’t win Your love I just couldn’t win Love ain’t ever gonna play those games with you Oh, no, no Love ain’t ever gonna play those games with you Oh, no, no Love ain’t ever gonna play those games with you Oh, no, no Love ain’t ever gonna play those games with you

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released August 15, 2005

Produced by Davey Lane.

Engineered & recorded by Craig Pilkington at Adelphi and Audrey Studios, September - November 2004.

Mastered by Steve Smart at 301.

Gus Agars: drums, percussion, backing vocals.
Chris Altmann: vocals, guitars, pedal steel guitar.
Julien Chick: bass, backing vocals.
Mikey Madden: vocals, guitars.

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