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The Ginger UPs

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Divining Rod 04:36
Tightly attracted...like metal to a magnet We'll see what positive and negative become Since the moment of our birth To this earth we are bound Searching for water underground We're two sides of a makeshift divining rod We come together like a branch in the shape of a "y" That's why we're drawn to the river, the lake, and the sound Like the instinct of a deer...we can't help but bend an ear When melody and harmony collide Some things you can't explain Like how a yin needs a yang And how a lonely drop of water finds its way Every compass needs a pole Like every diamond needs a clump of coal Like mallard and mate you can't separate the two It's just me and you together On a search for liquid treasure That's hiding way down deep in mother earth When elements combine...A molecule is defined Like hydrogen and oxygen we're bound Moss takes to a log...like a croak takes to the bullfrog We're pulled together when water is to be found
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Temporary, momentary I let the blues in Like an Avon Lady at my door I give her five minutes here but no more I’m bound to be blue But refuse to be jaded I don’t know when it started, This pact I made to Never be bitter like bad beer Have I made myself clear? Put up your dukes and get ready Nip it in the bud Before it storms in to take control It wants your body. It wants your soul. I'm bound to be blue, but refuse to be jaded I'm bound to be blue, but refuse to be… All of my life been dealing with excentric types They’re colorful, they keep me on my toes You can be moody and rude But I can too so let's count to ten, and then If need be we'll start again It was a whiskey girl She sang my song I cried like a baby out of joy You're my hero Amy The real McCoy I'm bound to be blue, but refuse to be jaded I'm bound to be blue, but refuse to be… All of my life – been hangin' with artistic types They’re interesting, they see things just like me
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Supernatural 03:24
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Neptune 04:05
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I know what it’s like to be a fighter in the final round So weak just one-two punch and I’m down But you taught me to stand up and take it on the chin This time by knock-out I’m gonna win CHORUS Shout it Tell the world all about it True – I wrote this song to prove to you That I’ll never give up and I’ll never give in Been stuck behind the sidelines The game was called for rain No matter how you look at it a strike out is always the same But now I’m swinging the winning bat like a pro I’m sick of warming up the bench This time that ball is going over the fence BRIDGE Gentlemen start your engines With the cheer of the crowd and a gunshot sound I’ll burn rubber It’s a long way around that track but look who’s out in front of the pack They’ll be waving that checkered flag for number one Been down and out playing for no one Felt my rhythm skip a beat Seemed like every note that I hit was out of key But now I’m headed for the big time Center stage where I belong When I get there you know I’ll sing this song
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They call me "Mrs. Serious" I'm here to get the job done right But it seems every time I try these days I try too hard 'Cause I've got stars in my eyes Won't take no for an answer and I hate to be late You know I'll never settle for second rate I gotta stop taking it all so seriously and join the circus with my smile 'Cause you know that clown suit is more my style I gotta shake those blues and make the dirty laundry old news The doc said I gotta learn to relax I said so would you if you were me 'Cause I'm a mile a minute sometimes Though I know I gotta take it slow or I might explode and you'll see my dreams come rushing out I'm a firecracker with a short fuse...of that there is no doubt ---instrumental bridge--- I got my feet planted deep in the ground I mean what I say what I mean I don't mess around I can prove that I'm not a fake with one firm handshake You won't find a better candidate I'm not the best of the bunch but I'll work at twice the pace Gonna get the cheese at the end of this rat race
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Tugboat 04:43
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Medusa 02:58
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Back Again 04:11
CHORUS I know all the magic happens when A good hook pulls you back again I don't need to know the meaning Just want to hear a guitar, a few chords, and a catchy melody ------------ VERSE You better make it quick I've had enough of the fluff and fancy trick C'mon - get right to the point Short and Sweet - Don't need much more than a backbeat To lift me up and put me on my feet I'll sing it louder each time it comes around ------------------------------ A simple line - a simple truth Can start my heart like 80 proof Just state your case in 40 words or less Now I confess that I don't need to know the reason That I can't get it out of my head I'll just sing it louder each time it comes around ---------------------------------------- Been hard hit, but I got my fix A few good words and a ton of bricks You know I'm not tough to satisfy So stay concise and get it right You'll come on like dynomite And I'll keep coming back for more And I'll sing it louder every time it comes around ------------------------- BRIDGE I know some relief is necessary But don't stay away too long Just set me up - Knock me down I'll take that sucker punch every time it comes around

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released January 20, 2015

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