1. |
Better That Way
02:37
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I was hanging with some buddies on a Saturday night
When some guy starts talkin' tough and tries picking a fight
I might have punched him in the nose if it was back in the day
But I just shook his hand and bought his beer, it's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
Some guy gave me the finger on the freeway today
I think I might have cut him off, or somehow got in his way
I might have run him off the road if it was back in the day
But I just smiled and waved and let it go, it's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
So if you're in a situation and your feeling some frustration
Let it go, let go
'cause you can't change what happens but you can change your reaction
Don't you know "tranquilo?"
Well I just realized this song is not very long
And if I really wanted I could go on and on
But I think that I've said everything I wanted to say
So I'll just keep it short and sweet, I think it's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
It's better that way
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2. |
In My Head
04:56
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Today's my birthday
I'm turning 30
I'm perfectly healthy
Independently wealthy
In my head
And that's Bill Murray
I'm his best friend
He's at my party
Pouring shots again
We're having a good time
In my head
Sinatra's crooning, all the girls are swooning
Everyone is here, even the Goonies
It's a hell of a party
In my head
In my head the sun is shining bright tonight
In my head those I've lost are still alive
In my head the world is so unusually happy
In my head everyone loves everyone
In my head no one needs to use a gun
In my head the world is so unusually happy
Took a rocket to outer space
Found the cure for cancer
For the human race
And brought it back
In my head
In my head, there is nothing but good will
In my head, no one uses God to kill
In my head the world is so unusually happy
In my head everywhere it's beautiful
In my head, life is one big musical
In my head the world is so unusually happy
In my head
In my head
In my head
In my head
Today's my birthday
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3. |
The Regret Song
03:23
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I woke up with a buzz
I didn't know where I was
Empty bottle of Jack
Damn I wish I hadn't drunk that
Damn I wish I hadn't have drunk that
You think I would've learned by now
I was hanging with friends
We were rollling some J's
And by the evening's end
I was stoned for 3 days
Damn, I wish I hadn't have smoked that
And I wish I hadn't have drunk that
A little bit older and not a bit wiser
You think I would've learned by now
What the hell was I thinking?
I'm thinking I was outta my mind
All that smokin' and drinking
I hope I had one hell of a time
Sometimes I open my mouth
And then regret what comes out
And now I can't take it back
Damn, I wish I hadn't said that
Damn I wish I hadn't have said that
And I wish I hadn't have smoked and drunk that
A little bit older and not a bit wiser
You think I would've learned by now
A little bit older and not a bit wiser
You think I would've learned by now
A little bit older and not a bit wiser
Maybe someday, somehow
I was playing a show
And folks were bringing me shots
And songs that I should've known
Were much more difficult than I thought
Damn, I wish I hadn't have shot that
And I wish I hadn't said, smoked, and drunk that
A little bit older and not a bit wiser
You think I would've learned by now
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4. |
Spinning My Wheels
03:14
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Trying to get
To where it is I'm going to
The way it's going I don't know
Can’t seem to move
Just can't get into a groove
I can't go fast, I can't go slow
Cause I'm just spinning my wheels
I’m just spinning my wheels
I’m just spinning my wheels
Spinning my wheels
Stuck in a rut
Feel like I'm waist deep in the mud
I need something to pull me up
Can't seem to find
A way to get it into drive
Think I'm about to lose my mind
Cause I'm just spinning my wheels
I’m just spinning my wheels
I’m just spinning my wheels
Spinning my wheels
I've been out here
Broken down
Ain't nobody’s
Come around
I've been out here
Far too long
Still it ain't clear
What I'm doing wrong
Cause I'm just spinning my wheels
That's the way that I feel
Like I’m spinning my wheels
Spinning my wheels
Cause I'm just spinning my wheels
That's the way that I feel
Like I’m spinning my wheels
Spinning my wheels
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5. |
Love Song
03:08
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I gotta tell you from the start
You really got a hold of my heart
I hope you feel it too
This much I know is true
Girl, I love the shit out of you
I got a feeling down inside
And, yeah, it's way too big to hide
You're such a freakin' cutie
With a sweet ass booty
Girl I love the shit out of you
And there is no one in the world who's as smoking as you are
And there is nowhere I wouldn't follow you that isn't too far
'Cause I fucking love you
Every time you send a pic
It makes me wanna grab my pick
And play guitar for you
And write a song or two
Girl, I love the shit out of you
Dall'inizio te lo devo dire
Mi hai proprio afferrato il cuore lo senti anche tu?
Questo so ch’è vero
Sappi che t’amo sempre più
I used to be kinda rough
My buddies thought that I was tough
But now they call me a wussy
Say I'm whipped by your personality
'Cause, I love the shit out of you
It's easy to conclude
You have fantastic moods
Girl, I love the shit out of you
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6. |
Soul Sucker
02:48
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Soulsucker, Sucking out my soul
Got me in a hole, Soulsucker
I got too many obligations
Ain't no time for recreation
It's a dire situation
and the source of my frustration
Think I need a relocation
Or a permanent vacation
‘cause I feel this occupation's
Gonna be my ruination, uh huh
I ain’t workin' 9 to 5
'cause I been working 5 to 9
The man has got me on the line
For mandatory overtime
Can’t afford to get behind
Or else the contract gets declined
Man it’s enough to drive a crazy man right outta his mind
Soulsucker, Sucking out my soul
Got me in a hole, Soulsucker
Everybody's movin' 'bout a hundred miles a minute a day
And if you're just not keeping up you better got out of the way
Hey I'm not looking for a showdown
I'm just lookin for a slowdown
But I think we know already how
this whole things gonna go down, uh huh
I've come to the realization
I get zero relaxation
And the current situation
Isn’t meeting expectations
I’ve had every conversation
Even studied meditation
But the only thing I’ve found so far that helps is medication
Soulsucker, Sucking out my soul
Got me in a hole, Soulsucker
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7. |
She Only Calls My Booty
04:02
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She doesn't ever call me over
Anytime that she is sober
Because she won't be in the mood
Only gives me attitude
But then she'll have like seven brews
And she'll insist that I get nude
My observations got me thinking
She only calls my booty when she's drinking
She's always losing her bikini
After she's had a few martinis
But when she's having milk and cookies
I never seem to get no nookie
But once she gets into that vino
She thinks I'm Rudy Valentino
A few more reasons I've been thinking
She only calls my booty when she's drinking
Can't get no huggin' from my shorty
Unless she's chugging on a 40
She won't be dishing out the candy
Unless she's sipping on her brandy
Now I don't claim to be no genius
But when she drinks she always wants to be my Venus
A few more reasons I've been thinking
She only calls my booty when she's drinking
She doesn't ever get too frisky
Unless she's knockin' back her whiskey
She won't be hanging at the party
Unless they're serving her Bacardi
And every time she hits the Smirnoff
She's always taking her brazier off
A few more reasons I've been thinking
She only calls my booty when she's drinking
Can't get no huggin' from my shorty
Unless she's chugging on a 40
She won't be dishing out the candy
Unless she's sipping on her brandy
Now I don't claim to be no genius
But when she drinks she always wants to be my Venus
A few more reasons I've been thinking
She only calls my booty when she's drinking
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8. |
Amigos
04:51
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When you're out at the bar and you've had way too much
Who's gonna come pick you up?
Next time please call me and don't go to jail
You still owe me last weekend's bail
Wherever we go, no matter how far
Nothing can change who we are
Amigos, amigos
When your piece of shit pickup breaks down once again
I know you don't have AAA
Who will reluctantly help out a friend?
Who's only a phone call way?
And when you've got a secret that you need to hide
Who's gonna keep it inside
Amigos, right from the start
Amigos, we'll never part
Amigos, that's Spanish for friends
Amigos, until the end
And if some jerk, down at your work
Is pissing you off to no end
Don't kick his ass, 'cause you'll probably get canned
I'll handle your light work my friend
And when you're crazy ass girlfriend kicks you out again
You know who lives just 'round the bend
By the way, that relationship's one you should end
I'm telling you this as a friend
Cause I heard she's banging like 10 other guys
Amigos will tell you no lies
Amigos, right from the start
Amigos, we'll never part
Amigos, that's Spanish for friends
Amigos, until the end
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9. |
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I’ve been stumbling ‘round
This border town
With a bottle of shine
The only thing I’m finding is
I just can't get you off my mind
I just can't get you off my mind
When I’m all alone
Or I'm in a crowd
Or I’m gettin’ stoned
All I think about is how
I just can't get you off my mind
I just can't get you off my mind
I just can't get you off my mind
No I can't get you off my mind
When I'm in my car
I still think of you
When I'm at the park
Walking after dark
Drinking at the bar
Playing my guitar
When I’m listening to
Kerosene Hat
When I’m going through
This and that
All I seem to do
Is remember back
I just can't get you off my mind
I can’t get you off of my mind
I just can't get you off my mind
I can’t get you off of my mind
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10. |
Quiet Song
03:00
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There are some people out in the crowd
Who like to talk so very loud
During the quiet songs
During the quiet songs
I see other people out in the crowd
Wishing those people weren't so damn loud
During the quiet songs
During the quiet songs
They haven't been paying attention
They don't even know that I'm mentioning
Them in this song, in this song
Why did they even come to the show?
Why can't they at least try and talk low?
During the quiet songs
During the quiet songs
Maybe they've had too much to drink
Or maybe they don't like to think
About all the other folks, now they're the butt of our jokes
It's kinda becoming annoying
Do they think that we're all enjoying them talking so loud?
They're talking so loud!
What the hell is the matter with them?
Do they think no one notices them?
During the quiet songs
During the quiet songs
I see angry people out in the crowd
Wishing those people weren't so god damned loud
During the quiet songs
During the quiet songs
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11. |
Thoughts
02:51
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Thoughts, I got thoughts
Some are good, some are not
Thoughts, endless thoughts
I wish I could, turn 'em off
Sometimes late at night in bed
Troubled thoughts invade my head
Wish these thoughts could just bring peace of mind instead
Thoughts, precious thoughts
Can't be sold, can't be bought
Thoughts, wish I could
Lock ‘em up in a box
Pray the Lord my soul to keep when I get in way too deep
If these thoughts could just leave me and let me sleep
Thoughts, endless thoughts
Some are pleasant, some are not
Thoughts, wish I could
Get the lonely ones to stop
Sometimes late at night in bed
Troubled thoughts invade my head
If these thoughts would just bring peace of mind instead
Thoughts, endless thoughts
And I can't turn 'em off
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Jim Dalton Denver, Colorado
Colorado-based Country, Americana, Roots singer-songwriter, and lead guitarist for Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. Lead singer & guitarist of the Railbenders and the Hickman-Dalton Gang.
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