Animal Grace lyrics


HOME PAGE

Finally (1999)



B-MOVIE:
NO
I won’t be a part of your B-Movie.
I won’t wind up on your cutting floor.
I think you should find yourself another lover.
Cause I won’t co-star with your attitude.
This double feature just got bad reviews
and Oscar slippped right through your hands.
I do believe you could of been a star
but I won’t be your leading man.
Don’t wanna be.
Don’t want the starring role in your B-Movie.

NO
Don’t think of me as your stepping stone.
Another extra on your show.
Now we both know what it is that could have been.
But now I guess we’ll never know.
Your double feature just got bad reviews
and Oscar slippped right through your hands.
I do believe you could have been a star,
but I won’t be your leading man.
Don’t wanna be.
Don’t want the starring role in your B-Movie.

RED ROVER:
Hey diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle, we got time for just one more dance.
Little boy blue the man’s after you. Better leave town while you got the chance.
Jack and Jill both looking for a thrill, headed to the seedy side of town.
Bought some smoke, took a couple of tokes, neither of them wont be coming back down.
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick with that needle in your arm, gotta to get your fix.
Georgie Georgie pudding and pie if you take too much junk, you will surely die.
Tweedle Dee’s on the streets again without a home and no place to go.
Tweedle Dum ran away with the spoon because the dish was white with snow.
What happened to Red Rover . My innocence is over
Ready or not here I come, lay down your toys and buy a gun.

Little Bo Peep’s in trouble deep, pops one more pill so she can sleep.
Little Jack Horner lies limp in the corner with a smoking shotgun laying by his feet.
Old Mother Hubbard she went to the cupboard to get herself another fifth of gin.
Old McDonald’s just a gambling again with a losing hand that just can’t win.
Humpty Dumpty climbed back up the wall. He wants the world now and he wants it all.
Mary Mary you quite the contrary, she won’t do a fucking thing at all.
Little Miss Muffett with her curds and whey is turning tricks until the night of day.
Old King Cole your gonna sell your soul, it’s time to bow, kneel, repent, and obey.
Ollie Ollie Oxen Free, times are changing can’t you see.
TAG! You’re it and now it’s done. Sell your toys and buy a gun.

Paddy Cake Baker’s man, you naughty boy, you’ve lied again.
FE FI FO FUM , trade in your toys and buy a gun.

Friend is a word that you don’t understand.
You’ve never did know what it means to be a man.
It’s not as hard as a PHD or love.
But it takes a little honesty and it takes a little trust.
I will bring you down.

You knew what was good for you but then you lied to me.
But you lied to everyone and called it purgery.
But when you least expect it , I’ll be right behind you.
There’ll be no tomorrow, cause I will bring you down.
I will bring you down.

WORDS:
I can’t seem to talk to you. My words they won’t come out right.
When I try to speak to you, my tongue you know it gets all tied.
Your taste it’s on my lips. Your touch is at my fingertips.
Your face, it’s all I see. Why won’t my heart just let me be?

I’ve been thinking of you, so much my head it hurts all the time.
Sitting here talking to myself, I’m about to lose my worried mind.
I was going to write you but my pen and paper just want to fight.
I get so frightened sometimes cause I try and try and try as I might.
Alright

I wanna dream about you but I can’t sleep all alone in the night.
Why won’t I call you. Only seven numbers and the phone don’t bite.
I’ve gotta get these demons off my chest.
I wanna be different, not like therest.
My blood it’s racing way too fast.
I want so much for this moment to last.
But that’s in my past.

I’ve been thinking of you, so much my head it hurts all the time.
Sitting here talking to myself, I’m about to lose my worried mind.
I really need to be with you but loneliness seems to be my plight.
My feelings get so weighted down, my sencerity just refuses to fly.
Bye Bye

I can’t seem to talk to you. My words they won’t come out right.
Every time I try to speak, my tongue you know it gets all tied.
I wanna dream about you , but I can’t sleep alone in the night.
I get so frightened sometimes cause I try and try and try as I might.
My words , they won’t come out right.

SO FAR AWAY:
Feels like this time it’s gone to far. And you’re so far away.
Our love it didn’t go bad. It got lost along the way.
I wish that I could go back and try another way.
Now I’m trying but I just can’t.
Crying but I just can’t.
Dying cause I just can’t let you go.

It’s not the way that I want it. It’s not the way it should be.
When I see your face, I see the place where your love used to be.
Now I’m trying but I just can’t.
Crying but I just can’t.
Dying cause I just can’t let you go.

You lied to me. You lied to yourself.
When you said you gave your all.
Catch me as I fall.
Trying but I just can’t . Crying but I just can’t.
Dying cause I just can’t let you go.

GODLESS:
Where is the savior, where is the messiah?
Where is the peace, I can’t seem to find ya.
Where is the justice, where is your proof?
Love has left town and that’s the truth.
Fly me away to a place that’s far from here.
I don’t wanna stay. Just want to disappear.

Fighting and killing and unnatural acts.
Kids, guns, and gangs, it’s just a matter of fact.
Why has our world become so cold?
God wash us off and cleanse our souls.
Lord take me away from this world so full of hate.
I’m leaving today. Fall to my knees and pray.

It’s time for faith , it’s time for some prayer.
No time to waste when the world don’t care.
Fly me away to a place that’s far from here.
I don’t wanna stay. I just wanna disappear.
Lord take me away from this world so full of hate.
I’m leaving today. Don’t let this be our fate.
You’re all godless.
The world is godless.
We’re all godless.
Stop the hate.

THE BEST OF ME:
I used to have me a woman who was so good to me.
She would make me laugh, giggle, and smile. She would keep me company.
But time hasn’t been such a good friend to me.
Cause now she’s gone and I need her love oh so desperately.
She didn’t have a problem leaving. She didn’t even think twice.
Said that she had her reasons.
But I want to know what froze your heart to make it cold as ice.

We used to spend everyday as if it was our last.
We didn’t think about the future, but we didn’t dwell on the past.
But I soon found out that I was tricked. The wool was pulled over my eyes.
My sweet little angel was just the devil in disguise.
So put your "W"in the win column baby. My defeat I realize.
You said you needed more well that’s your problem.
One of these days somebody's gonna cut you down to size.

I can’t keep from crying. You can’t stop your lying.
What’s the use in trying. Cause your excuses I’m not buying.
It’s time to move on to other things and spread my wings and start flying.
So long.

A black cat has crossed my path. The walls are closing in on me.
Let it be written on my epitaph that a woman has gotten the best of me.
Save Me. Save Me. All is lost.

DO IT TO YOU:
You give me something that I can’t get at home.
Late at night , I’m knocking at your door.
But danger’s my drink of choice and I think I’ll have myself one more.
So baby don’t complain when I do what I do.
I do what I do and I’ll do it to you.

It be my guess you’d like to be my guest
and do the things that boys and girls do.
I must confess if she takes off that dress,
I’m in a world of hurt you know it’s true.
So baby don’t complain when I do what I do.
I do what I do and I’ll do it to you.
How I love to play when that mean ol’ cat’s away.
We play the game of cat and mouse.

BAYBERRY DUNES:
Well we’re leaving today.
My bags are packed and our troubles are left behind.
Headed to a place where the seafood is good and the women are fine.
Me and my bro’ we’re letting it all hang out.
Gonna do the things that we dig the most.
Gonna catch a buzz, hang out with my cuz’.
Man, I really dig the coast.
Everything’s gonna be alright at Bayberry Dunes on a hot summer night.
A vacation trip we’ve been longing for. String bikinis and more.
We’re gonna fun in the sun.
Gonna get all undone in the sun.

The Old Bay spice it’s hot on my lips. The crab is the best in the land.
Swimming in the ocean, I got my suntan lotion and I’m working on a tan.
The boardwalk’s bright with bright shiny gifts
and the bars have hard rocking bands.
Driving down the shore to Nicolas once more.
Man, their bolis are grand.
Everything’s gonna be alright. Cruising Ocean City on a hot summer night.
Well, I feel in love at least a dozen times. Walking down the line.

We’re having fun in the sun . Baby I’m the one. Nobody knows my name.
Take me to the beach where there’s sand under my feet.
I don’t think it’s going to rain.
Hell No!

Everything’s gonna be alright. Swimming buck on a hot summer night.
If I had it may way, I would do it all again. Is the tide coming in?
We’re having fun in the sun. Baby I’m the one. Nobody knows my name.
Take me to the beach where there’s sand under my feet.
I don’t think it’s going to rain.
We’re having fun in the sun and I’m the one. Nobody knows my name.
Well I’ll meet you at the beach where there’s sand under my feet.
I don’t think I’ll be the same. Bye Bye Baby.
We’re having fun in the sun.

HEADED WEST:
She came to me on New Year’s Eve.
Made me wear my heart out on my sleeve.
Now she’s leaving and I still can’t believe
that I didn’t try to keep her here with me.
She’s departing this place and headed for another.
I guess every baby eventually leaves it’s mother
and she’s headed west.

Brought to my attention at one of my shows.
Seemed shy and quiet but her face had a glow.
She’ll soon be gone and now I know,
that she’s thawed my heart that’s been frozen cold.
Baby, I wish you the best.
Every bird eventually leaves it’s nest
and she’s headed west.

She’s goin’ where she belongs.
Where you can smell the ocean and the weather’s warm.
She’s goin’ where she needs to be.
0n the coast, in the sand by the sea.
She’s headed west.

Sometimes, I think I tried too hard.
My friends keep tellin’ me, I didn’t try at all.
So I guess I’ll say it in a song.
I think I’m falling. Oh God I’m Falling. Yeah.
Call on me if you need a friend.
I’ll be that midwestern Valentino that you can depend..
I’ll write you letters that I’ll probably never send.
It’s so sad every beginning must have an end.
You really put my heart to the test.
God, your face, I’m gonna miss.
Now there’s an empty space in my chest
where you used to be.

JOKER:
I remember a time when you owned me.
Had your collar tied around my throat.
For days and nights your love, it would stone me.
But now is then and that was long ago.
Don’t tell me what to wear. How to look, think, or act.
Stand up straight, mind your manners, comb your hair,
say your prayers, and don’t talk back.

The king of clubs, he’s a beating me down.
The ace of spades is nobody’s clown.
The jack of diamonds, he’s a playing to win.
My queen of hearts, She’s a crying again.

I still can recall when I was under your rule.
My hands were tied, I was playing your fool.
I couldn’t think straight when I was under your spell.
My heart was in tatters, my soul was in hell.
I never could just be myself. Had to lie, cheat, and bend the truth.
Listening to you bitch, whine, and moan, you’re making me old in my youth.

The king of clubs, he’s still beating me down.
The ace of spades is nobody’s clown.
The jack of diamonds, he’s a playing to win.
My queen of hearts is a crying again.

The joker’s gonna have, This joker’s gonna have the last laugh
. Your time it’s fading fast. Struggling for air, it’s your last gasp.
Forget about the past. The joker’s gonna have the last laugh.
Your rein it’s ended at last.
The joker’s gonna have the last laugh. HA HA HA HA!!

Don’t tell me how to look, think, or act.
Shut your trap, you dig? and don’t talk back.

TWO SIDES 2 LOVE:
It used to be so hard to say I love you. I tried so hard to stay away.
All that you wanted was a piece of me. You got what you wanted.
Now the memory’s left with me.
Now I see two sides to love. One is happiness. One’s the heartbreak.
Two sides to love.

Another year has come and gone and nothing has changed.
I wish you well but I know I won’t be the same.
A broken heart you can’t sell , and what a price to pay.
Although you can’t really tell. I might be leaving today cause I see.

Two sides to love. One is happiness. One’s the heartbreak.
Two sides to love. One comes naturally. One is hard to take.
Two sides to love.
It used to be so hard to say I love you.

DOWNTOWN:
My baby told me just the other day that our sex, it needs a little spice.
We need something to break the monotony
and give the bedroom just a bit more life.
I said baby what’d you have in mind, she said a little face would be nice.
Now I don’t wanna be a stick in the mud
but I think I’m gonna have to draw the line.
She wants me doing things that I don’t want. She wants me down on my knees.
If you put your head between my thighs, I’ll show you how it pleases me.

My baby wants me to go downtown. But my mouth, it doesn’t make a sound.
My nerve is lost and cannot be found.
The wheels in my head are spinning round and round.
All my friends really think I’m a clown cause I don’t like to go downtown.
This may sound just a little profound, but what goes up, must come down.

It’s kinda funny, it so tongue and cheek.
Lift up them covers baby and let me take a peek.
She gets frustrated, says we got us a problem.
I don’t feel so bad, it’s not the cradle I’m robbing.
I guess I’m gonna have to go with the flow and try to take everything in stride.
Because now I’m being put on the spot,
I’m gonna have to swallow more then my pride.
She wants me doing things that I don’t want.
Says it’s time to satisfy her needs.
Go on down below the border baby and put you head down between my knees.
Baby go down. Oh baby go down.

JUST SAY GOODBYE:
Don’t want to see you live your life this way.
I don’t want to see you lose your pride today.
Second best, or so they say. You know the rest or so you say.
You don’t want to love me. You don’t wanna try.
You don’t wanna see me shine. You just wanna say.....
Just say goodbye.

I don’t wanna see you all alone today. I don’t wanna see you cry.
Second best, or so they say. He’s just like the rest or so today.
I don’t wanna love you. I don’t wanna try.
I don’t wanna see you smile. I just wanna say.....
Just say goodbye.

You don’t wanna love me. You don’t wanna try.
You don’t wanna see me shine.
Just say goodbye.

All lyrics by Animal Grace - copyright 1999 (ASCAP) all rights reserved





ACT OF GOD (2001)

ACT OF GOD:
The winds whip up and the sky goes black
I’m on the road again and I can’t get back
A perfect day has just gone bad
More snow and rain than we’ve ever had
Here we go now, take it slow now
Put on your helmet cause we’re going in
Another no-win situation in the end

The twister takes no prisoners with it’s wrath
Destroying everything in it’s path
The storm appears right before my eyes
The bridge is closed, flood waters start to rise
It’s out of control now, it’s taking it’s toll now
No one will be on the streets tonite
My destination is nowhere in sight

Mother Nature has got a thing for me
My vision’s blurred and I cannot see
Lightning flashes, my heart begins to pound
Thunder roars, cracks a deafening sound
There is no doubt now, there’s no way out now
Driving on nothing but a sheet of ice
We’ll be lucky if we make back alive
Act Of God

DIRTY WOMAN:
That dirty no good evil woman of mine.
Lord she just don’t wanna change her ways.
Left me on the streets a cold and a cryin’.
Makin’ me miserable for the rest of my days.
You might think you’re going through a phase.
But your life is just a total waste.

That dirty no good evil woman of mine.
Lord she stays out all hours of the night.
Running around with all these other men.
Makin me drink myself to death and wanna fight.
Gonna show you just what it’s like.
Gonna teach you wrong from right.

That dirty no good evil woman of mine.
Lord she says she just don’t want me no more.
I can’t think straight and I’m so sick of her lying.
Gonna get my .45 and settle the score.
I’m gonna show just what it’s for,
cause your life is just a f--king bore.

GET MY GUNN:
Billy bad ass is in the bar and he’s been talking shit all night
He’s got a chip on his shoulder and he’s looking to pick a fight
Don’t want to hear no more cause I can’t be bought or sold
My holster is strapped on tight and I’m ready to lock and load

Gonna get my guns MF Gonna get my guns tonight.
My finger is itchin’ me and I’ve got you in my sites.
Gonna get my gun MF. Gonna put an end to your life.
You’re in my line of fire and there’s nowhere to run or hide.

A Redneck toughguy is starin’ me down. He don’t like the length of my hair.
He says he’s gonna kick my ass, but man, I don’t even care.

Don’t you mess with me cause I’m about to lose control.
My holster is strapped on tight and I’m ready to rock n roll.
Take your punk ass home. I’ve grown tired and my heart is cold
My six shooter is by my side and I’m ready to lock and load
Don’t you mess with me cause I’m about to lose Control.
My holster strapped on tight and I’m ready to Rock n Roll

QUASIMOTO LOVE:
My name is Quasimoto I’m the Prince of Notre Dame
I gotta tower in the village looking down amongst the main
Hollywood movie stars driving fancy cars, it’s you
I see you, you see me, Quasimoto Love.

I’ve seen you in the movies and I’ve seen you on TV
I’ve seen you in the market bending over in those jeans
Never before have I seen quite a girl like you
I see you, you see me, Quasimoto Love.

Climbed through the window, scurried down the hall
It was me who sent you flowers titled "From the Great McCall"
Tried to enter through the gate, the guard took me away
A face like that, a big hunchback, you’ll scare them all away
I may be quite unsightly and I may be all alone
But honey if you knew me, I’m sure you’d like my home
Chandeliers, cavaliers, Paintings on the wall
Have you seen Picaso? Yeh I got him in my hall.
I see you, you see me, Quasimoto love.

I THINK IM FALLIN:
I was so alone till you came along in my life
You made me complete, made me strong
Made me feel like I was something inside
Long summer nights holding you tightly in my arms
Living from day to day, nothing could ever do us harm
No longer happy with yourself has taken such a heavy toll
It’s time to leave to satisfy your wandering soul
Well, the news it hit me like a massive heart attack
you letting me down like this feels like a knife right in my back

I think I’m falling this time there’s no safety net down below
I just can’t take any more there’s no turning back this I know
Not long ago I was reminded that there’s nothing left for you and me
The well is empty, the river’s dry, can’t get back to where we used to be

Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear
I wanna tell you my hopes and dreams, my disappointments, and my darkest fears
Nobody cares or listens as I look down, preparing for my dive
You know I’m scared of dying but tonite I’m so alive

WOMAN:
Woman, you know, I spent my money, all my time, and my load
You better check your head and get away from here.
Baby, they say, you spent your hours with me miles away
Turn and run, and make believe your saved.

I told you once, I told you twice, it’s time you take my advice
Grab my hand and run away with me.
I know you’re scared, it’s all unknown, don’t leave me standing here all alone
The better choice is for you to stay with me.

I believe the world is free and that love is meant for you and me.
If you take the time to understand that baby I’ll be your man.
When high and low is the status quo and change is what we need to grow
I am your man.

I don’t know why you still call me baby,
you always drive me crazy with things you do.
You just think its better cause its over,
I only want to share my life with you

TIME IN THE SUN:
I saw you baby just the other day
Acting so pathetic in your usual way
Your resume` it really speaks for itself
Back to your old ways you can’t get nobody else
All you try to do is bring me down, what comes around goes around
You’re going to get what’s coming to you
Swallow that bitter pill cause I want you to
You’re going to get what you deserve
Life soon will throw you one big curve
Your bad decision’s gonna bite you back
Your time in the sun has come at last

You’ve bitten off more than you can chew
Learn your lesson baby cause the joke’s on you
You had your chance but it’s too late
Lie down in that so called bed you’ve made
You want things back just like before
But I’m not playing that game no more
A dose of your own medicine will do you good
Swallow that bitter pill like you should

You’re going to get what you deserve
life soon will throw you one big curve
Your bad decision you’re gonna regret
your time in the sun will come you can bet

Don’t you move, don’t you make a sound,
you’re gonna burn, you’re going down
Don’t wanna hear your voice , don’t wanna see your face
I’m gonna put you right back in your place

WHIP IT
Crack That Whip. Give the past the slip.
Step on a crack. Break your momma's back.

When a problem comes along, you must Whip It.
Before the cream sits out too long, you must Whip It.
When there's something going wrong, you must Whip It.

I said, Whip It. Into Shape. Shape it up. Get straight.
Go forward. Move Ahead. Try to detect it.
It's not too late. To Whip It. Whip It Good.

When a good time turns around, you must Whip It.
You will never live it down, unless you Whip It.
No one gets away, until they Whip It.

I say Whip It. Whip It good.
I say Whip It. Whip It Good.

*Words And Music by Gerald V. Casale and Mark Allen Mothersbaugh
copyright 1980 - EMI Music Publishing.


NO TOUCH LOVE:
She turns their heads when she walks across the floor
She digs the attention and they’re beggin for more
I try to keep my cool but it’s no use
It’s my downfall and I like the abuse
Says she sick and tired of the same old stuff
Cause a hug and a kiss don’t really mean that much

She wants a no touch love
Hands on my hips and she can’t get enough
She’s wanting what I thinking of
She wants a no touch love
She’s got the rhythm really gets in the groove
Likes the hard rock and the funked up blues
Move that body shake it bump and grind
The music’s pumpin then I creep up behind

She’s cravin something that she’s never had before
I dig it baby when you’re beggin for it down on all fours

She wants a no touch love
It must be something that was created above
I’m doing something that RJ be proud of
I’m doing the no touch love

She’s grabbing ankles, reach around and make my backbone slip
Look Ma no hands, she’s ninety degrees at the hip
She wants a no touch love

LIVING ALONE:
I always thought that things were right but man was I mistaken
All those nights together, hugs and kisses you were fakin’
Then came that fateful day when you took a weeks vacation
Never to come back, broke my heart, put an end to our relation

I’m living alone, trying to make ends meet on my own
Singing this song, thinking about you now you’re gone
But I will be strong, pick myself up on my feet before too long
Maybe I was wrong, but you ain’t gonna open these sores on my heart
I’m living alone

Thinking of you with someone else is messin with my head
There’ll be that day when I’ve had enough isn’t that what you said?
I always knew someday you’d leave but I didn’t know when it would be
Now I’m boxing up my things and taking down pictures of you and me
Sitting here with my head in my hands,
trying to figure out what I don’t understand
All these tears I’ve cried won’t bring you back again. Yeh

I never thought you’d let me down, lie and cheat and deceive
I’m telling the landlord I’m moving out and the cat is coming with me
I will carry on, trying my best to make a new start
I’m living alone

All Lyrics by Animal Grace (*except where noted)
copyright 2001 (ASCAP) - all rights reserved





AG3 (2004)



NOWHERE FAST:
I feel like I’m going nowhere fast, sinking down to the bottom
People saying I’m a thing of the past, so easily forgotten
Can barely make through one more day, I’m gonna drown my sorrow
Sit here and piss it all away, here today and gone tomorrow

I feel like I’m going nowhere fast, spinning my wheels again
It’s the same old song and dance, when will this madness end?
Pull myself up out this hole in, gotta get myself in gear
Can’t make though another day , another month, or another year

I’m swimming in a pool of quicksand, it ain’t gonna be long now
Last gasp of air and there’s no helpin’ hand, what is this life all about?
Cause we’re going nowhere fast, we’re not gonna last
This love’s run out of gas, and we’re going nowhere fast
We’re going nowhere.

You won’t change me, I’m stickin’ to my guns,
Don’t try and rain on my parade
Go through the motions, you wannabe
You’re just another chickenshit charade
And you’re going nowhere fast, you’re not gonna last
This love’s run out of gas, and you’re going nowhere fast
You’re going nowhere.

NOT ANYMORE:
Hey. Don’t leave me this way, baby don’t you go
Wait. I’ve got something to say I think you ought to know
I’m not coming back when you walk out that door
I’m not gonna play your games anymore
Not Anymore.

Hate. I hate the way you gotta hold on me
Stay. Stay away, get away, and set me free
You’re not gonna break my heart this time
I won’t let you tear me up inside
Not Anymore.
I’m walking out the door.
I’m gonna even the score
It ain’t gonna be like before
Not Anymore.

I can’t get away, can’t seem to break your spell
You’ve made my life a livin’ hell
Not Anymore.

CANDLE ON MY RADIO:
Well there’s a candle on my radio
Lights up my room next to my stereo
Like our love, it’s not gonna last
It’s melting down and it’s burning fast
Darkness covers it’s shroud on me
Pulling me under, trying to bury me
My eyes wide open and I just can’t go to sleep

Candle on my radio
The wax is drippin’ on down below
The flame is dimmin’ and it’s burning low
Reminds me of our love so long ago.

The flame silhouette dances on my wall
The candlelight fades further down the hall
I keep on thinkin’ that you’re going to call
But I must be dreamin’ again
I’m feeling safe here in my little room
The D.J’s playing my favorite tune
But I can’t seem to get over you
Candle on my radio
Now morning’s broken and it’s time to go

I CAN'T TELL YOU:
I can’t tell you why, I feel this way
I don’t know what to do or what to say
I just wanna leave , I wanna go home
Where I’ll be alright once I’m all alone

Just when I think that I’m alright
You say you want me to stay the night
I get so scared when I hold you tight
I’m a nervous wreck, cause it feels so right

I can’t tell you why, cause I can’t think straight
I have to write it down and I’ll be OK
When I sing it outloud , It all goes away
But it will come back to haunt me another day

I can’t tell you why, it bothers me so
Guess there’s somethings I don’t want you to know
I just wanna leave, I want to go home
Where I’ll be alright once I’m all alone
I wanna go home.
Just take me home
I wanna go home

THROW IN THE TOWEL:
Well I guess it’s over now, just can’t seem to work things out
So let’s just wipe the slate clean, and throw in the towel
Like so many times before, I’ve tried so hard but always keep getting burned
I’m giving up and walking away and throwing on the towel

Take my gloves off, hang them on the wall
I don’t wanna try to make no effort at all
You know tomorrow’s another day
But I refuse to make another mistake

I’ve had so many chances to turn it around
But can’t seem to pick the pieces up from the ground
I’ve had enough , I don’t wanna fight no more
I’m throwing in the towel

Gonna write it off and take a loss
Protect myself at all costs
They say tomorrow’s another day
But I refuse to make another mistake

They say a quitter never wins
But it’s all over even before it begins
I’m packin’ it up and shuttin’ it down
And throwing in the towel

BAD BOY:
Tie me up, tell me I’ve been a bad boy
Pleasure and pain are one in the same
It’s something I enjoy
We got ourselves a violent love
Wax, whips and chains, and handcuffs
Sport your black leather and talk real tough
I want you to spank me good and treat me rough

Come on and beat me down, down on to my knees
I’m gonna be your dog and beg you please oh please oh please
I’m a bad boy

Bust my chops, smack me right in the face
I need the discipline, come on and put me in my place
Tonight put on your rubber suit
Dog collar, spikes, and high heeled boots
Walk on my back treat me like trash
You say that’ll cost extra and you only take cash

Come and beat me down. Down on to my knees
I’m gonna crawl around and beg you please oh please oh please
I’m a bad boy

Use your cat-o-nines and your velvet gloves
When you pull my hair, I think I’m in love
I’m a bad boy

All Lyrics by Animal Grace - copyright 2004 (ASCAP) - all rights reserved





Riff City (2010)



NO RETURN:
Playin with fire, dancin’ on a thin line. Pushin’ it to the edge.
I’ve been out all night and it’s gone right to my head.
100 miles an hour and not slowin’ down. I’ve got the pedal pushed to the floor.
I’ve had me enough but I still want some more. C’mon give me some more.

I got no time for love tonight cause there’s someplace else I’d rather be.
A higher place in my so called society.
There’s red lights in my rearview mirror and another bridge is burned.
There’s no turning back, I’ve reached the point of no return.

I want it all and I want it now. I want my cake and eat it too.
I like the burn the candle at both ends it’s true.
When will it stop, well nobody knows. I’m trying to go as fast as I can.
There’s no end in sight and I wanna do it all again. C’mon let’s do it again.

Stuck here in no man’s land. Headed out to parts unknown.
I’ve been under the radar but now my cover’s blown.
Looks like my luck is running out this time and another lesson learned.
There’s no turning back, I’ve reached the point of no return.

The man is movin’ up on me fast. Looks like it’s the end of the road.
I’m not gonna make it home, I got no place to go.
There’s red lights in my rearview mirror and another bridge is burned.
There’s no turning back, I’ve reached the point of no return.

LET'S GO:
All fired up on a Saturday night
The crowd is rowdy and feeling alright.
Hit the stage at 10 o’clock on the nose
Ain’t gonna stop until time to close.
Alright!

So let’s go, gonna rip it up
Let’s go, gonna tear it down
Let’s go, gonna light ‘em up
Let’s go, when the sun goes down.

The set is hot and the band is tight
My body starts to shake, I feel it down my spine.
Soaked in sweat, Les Paul in hand.
I sure love playing in this rockin’ band.
Alright!

So let’s go, forget about tomorrow
Let’s go, live for today
Let’s go, raise your fist and holler
Let’s go, it’s the only way.

Tonite! Alright!

The bass is pumpin’ and the music is loud.
The place is jumpin’, it’s a hell of a crowd.
We’re havin’ so much fun, we don’t want it to end.
So turn em on, strap it on, let’s do it again.
Alright!

So let’s go, gonna rip it up
Let’s go, gonna tear it down
Let’s go, gonna light ‘em up
Let’s go, when the sun goes down.

So let’s go, forget about tomorrow
Let’s go, live for today
Let’s go, raise your fist and holler
Let’s go, it’s the only way.

CRYIN' SHAME:
It’s a cryin’ shame, such a tragedy
And you’re the one to blame now baby,
You’re the one to blame now.
But it’s too late for your apologies
Don’t say you’re sorry baby, don’t say you’re sorry.

Because one step forward is two steps back
And it’s time you realize that I’m not coming back.
You hide behind a wall of lies you’ve built so well
To escape your living hell.

Too many problems and drama in your life.
I wouldn’t wanna be you baby, I wouldn’t wanna be you.
Baby daddies, another rabbit dies.
What were you thinking baby? What were ya thinking?

It can’t be fixed, it’s been broke too many times.
I can’t figure out what’s going through your mind.
You know you’ve won the game but baby you’re not playing fair
And this is gonna be your cross to bear.

And that’s a cryin’ shame.
That things didn’t work out for you and me.
It’s a cryin’ shame.
But that’s the way it was always gonna be.

Cry for me baby.

FOOL TONITE:
I got your number baby but I can’t call you on the phone.
You know it’s late at night and I know you’re not all alone.
Cause every time I see your face, I shake in my shoes.
I gotta have you next to me to rock away these blues.

But I’m not gonna be your fool tonite.
I just wanna be by your side.
Alright.

Hot, sexy, single, and sweet is your middle name.
Don’t yank me around, cause I don’t want to play your games.
You’re movin’ a mile a minute but baby, nothing’s getting done.
So slow yourself down, come over here, and let’s have some fun.

I’m not gonna be your fool tonite.
I just wanna be by your side
Oh you know that’s right.
You know baby? I can smell you from here.
Let’s go.

I wanna love ya baby but your best friend’s in the way.
I’m walking on eggshells here, I don’t know what to say.
You know it’s driving me crazy, I don’t know what to do.
I’d beg, rob, borrow, and steal, just to be next to you.

But I’m not gonna be your fool tonite.
I just wanna be by your side
I’m not gonna be. Cause I just wanna be.
I’m not gonna be. Your fool tonite.
+ Yeh, you hear me baby?

GONE FOR GOOD
The wheels on this tour bus keep turning round and round.
I called home to talk to my baby but she’s nowhere to be found.
She’s gone. Gone gone gone. Gone for good.
I was coming back home to start a family.
Gonna do what mama said I always should.
Alright boys.

You know life on the road ain’t what it always seems.
You’re living out suitcase and it’s filled with broken dreams.
And now she’s gone. Gone gone gone. Gone for good.
I was coming back home to start a family.
Gonna do what mama said I always should.

Well I guess my baby got tired of hangin’ around.
I was never home. Playing my music from town to town.
I gotta change my ways, I wanna settle down.
You know one more show to play then I'm homeward bound.

The wheels on this tour bus keep turning round and round.
I guess I’ll keep on movin’ cause my baby’s nowhere to be found.
She’s gone. Gone gone gone. Gone for good.
I’m gonna stay out here on the road
Gonna play my music like I always knew I would.

NEXT BIG LETDOWN
What I thought was heaven sent.
Turned out to be disappointment.
And now I’m right back where I started.
Confused, upset, lost, and broken hearted.

Her phone is ringing, she won’t take my call.
I think I’m about to take another fall.
This shaping up to be the next big letdown.
She's gonna let me down.

All geared up for another show.
Nowhere to be found, man where’d you go?
You’re wrapped around ma’s pocket book.
Check yourself, brother take a look.

His phone is ringing, he won’t take my call.
I think I’m about to take another fall.
This shaping up to be the next big letdown.
He’s gonna let me down.

I thought we had it all in order.
Couldn’t get across that border.
All we wanted was to sing some songs.
Turned us around, made us all go home.

They won’t listen to a word I say.
Take our dreams and throw them all away.
Man, this is shaping up to be our next big letdown.
They’re gonna let us down.

She's gonna let me down.
He’s gonna let me down.
They’re gonna let us down.
They’re all gonna let me down.

TEAR IT DOWN
Too good to be true, Miss Extraordinaire
Queen bitch on her throne who’s got her nose stuck up in the air.
(Acting you don’t care)

Always get what you want. You think you have it all.
But it’s never enough. Your foundation it’s about to fall.
(You little miss know it all)

It’s just a matter of time before it’s mine all mine.
I’m gonna tear it down. I’m gonna get to you.
Your playhouse is coming down. There’s nothing you can do.

Build your world around yourself. It’s all about you.
You don’t care about nobody else
(You better check yourself)

Think you’re too good for me. Well, imagine your surprise.
When I climb your pedestal and look you right into the eyes.
(Your playhouse is gonna be mine)

It’s gonna fall to the floor until there is no more.
I’m gonna tear it down. I’m gonna get to you.
It’s gonna come crumbling down. There’s nothing you can do.

All is fair in love and war.
This game’s in overtime and I’m about to score
(You know you’re out the door)

Brick by brick and piece by piece.
There won’t be nothing left for you to say in the least.
(Better get down on your knees)
It’s just a matter of time before it’s mine all mine.
I’m gonna tear it down. I’m gonna get to you.
Your playhouse is coming down. There’s nothing you can do.

It’s gonna fall to the floor until there is no more.
I’m gonna tear it down.
I’m gonna tear it down.

(I'M NOT YOUR) STEPPING STONE
I I'm not your stepping stone
I I'm not your stepping stone

You're trying to make your mark in society
Using all the tricks that you used on me.
You're reading all those high fashion magazines
The clothes you're wearin' girl are causing public scenes.

I said, I I'm not your stepping stone
I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone, Not your stepping stone.

When I first met you girl you didn't have no shoes
Now you're walking 'round like you're front page news.
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose
But you won't find my name in your book of Who's Who.

I said, I I'm not your stepping stone
I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone, Not your stepping stone.

*Words And Music by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
copyright 1966 - Screen-Gems Music Inc.


THE MORE YOU LEARN
When I was young, people would say to me
You’ll figure it out when you older like me
Well now I’m here and I just don’t know
Which way to turn or which way to go
I got this feeling that I’ll never find
Any hope or any peace of mind.

Chorus:
The more you learn, the less you know
The more you know the less you grow

I’m on my own, doing the best I can
But sometimes I need a helpin’ hand
If it takes forever, then I’m hangin’ on
I’m gonna find out what’s going on.

It takes a lifetime to find out
What it is and what it’s all about
It makes me want to scream and shout
I want to leave here with no doubts.

Now everybody keeps on telling me
That I’ll figure it out eventually
I’m so confused about this life you see
The way it works and it’s complexities

We’re supposed to be wiser as we grow
I not so sure because I just don’t know
It make me sad to think I’ve traveled this far
Just to find that there’s no answers at all

YOUNG STUFF
Young, innocent, and naïve, it’s hard to believe
But I like the way you’re looking at me.
I’m checking you out, your mama must be proud
The apple didn’t fall too far from the tree.

Not quite a woman but no longer a child
That clean girl smell it’s drivin’ me wild.
You gotta woman’s walk mixed with some baby talk
It fuels the fire of my burnin’ desire.

Gotta have some young stuff before I die
I don’t stand a chance but I have to try.
I must be something that’s passed me by
It’s drivin’ me crazy, I know the reason why.
I gotta have some young stuff before I die.

A sweet little smile with lots of style
But you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Them tight blue jeans are busting at the seams
Daddy’s got to be a nervous wreck.

Dancing around in you summer dress
Making my life a total mess.
I have to confess and get it off my chest
You’re the best from all the rest.

Gotta have some young stuff before I die
I don’t stand a chance but I have to try.
It must be something that’s passed me by
I think I kinda like it, I know the reason why.
I gotta have some young stuff before I die.

A sweet little smile with lots of style
But you ain’t seen nothing yet.
You like the boys in the band, I think you understand
But have you heard about the backdoor man?

Gotta have some young stuff before I die
I don’t stand a chance but I have to try.
It must be something that’s passed me by
I think I kinda like it, I know the reason why.
I gotta have some young stuff before I die.

Gimme some of that young stuff before I die.

THROW IT ALL AWAY (BRAND NEW DAY)
Talk - You like to talk the talk
But you got nothing to say.
Walk – Go on and walk the walk
But you’ll just turn away.

A red flag is flying. The future’s slowly dying.
Seen it coming. Know the reason why.
Now it’s becoming clearer that the end is getting nearer.
You got nothing left to show but your pride. Yeh

Why do you want to throw it all away?
Jump ship and just walk away now
Why do you want to throw it all away?
Don’t you know it’s a brand new day now?

Take – You take the easy way out.
Because you’re in too deep.
Break – Go break your promises
The ones that you can’t keep.

The clock is tickin’ but your mind’s been sickened
By a bright shining star in your eyes.
Trying to find a name in a gang with no game
And a man with a patch for an eye. Yeh

Why do you want to throw it all away?
Turn your back and just walk away now
Why do you want to throw it all away?
Don’t you know it’s a brand new day now? (It’s a brand new day)

Last Chorus:
Why do you want to throw it all away? (Throw it all away)
Jump ship and just walk away now (Don’t walk away)
Why do you want to throw it all away? (Throw it all away)
Don’t wanna see it live another day now (It’s a brand new day)
Why do you want to throw it all away? (Throw it all away)
Talk the talk but have nothing to say now. (You talk the talk)
Turn your back and just walk away (Walk that walk)
Don’t you know it’s a brand new day now? (It’s a brand new day)

CRY FOR LOVE
I wanna cry for love, but I have no tears
I wanna cry for love and wash away these years

I say your name. Pretend I hear your voice.
But it’s always the same. There’s no rejoice.
I’m alone in the dark. Tryin’ to find my way.
I wanna be back in your arms and there I’d stay.

I’m holding on to something that’s not there.
Since you’ve been gone, I’m still in repair.
You’re just a memory that’s so far away.
Baby come back to me. Don’t leave me this way.

Cry for love but I have no tears
I wanna cry for love and wash away these years
Cry for love but you’re not here
I just wanna cry for love and drown all my fears.
I wanna cry. For love.



All Lyrics by Animal Grace (*except where noted)
copyright 2010 (ASCAP) - all rights reserved




HOME PAGE