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What Am I To Do
03:30
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What am I to do?
I can't go back
Up and gone
What am I to say?
I can't go back
Anyhow
What am I to be
In this life I have reclaimed?
At the end of your leash
I'm the one that got away
What am I to fight for
In a war that’s long been over?
Waving my little white flag
Just another broken soldier
What am I to do?
I can't go back
Up and gone
What am I to say?
I can't go back
Anyhow
What am I to see
Now that I can finally breathe
At the end of the tunnel
Someone waiting there for me?
What am I to give
In a world of unforgivingness?
Just another bottled message
Drifting out to sea
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Shakin' My Head Laughin'
03:16
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I’m on to your ways woman
After all of this time
Ya know people got’ round to telling me
You’ve had your sights on another guy
They say you mean me no good
But you trynna keep me on the line
Well baby baby baby,
I’m shakin’ my head, laughin’
Cause you’re about to be blinded from the side.
Bet you think you got me like a dog on a chain
You let me in to fetch some dinner
Then put me out in the cold again
Woman, let me tell you something
This old dog gonna have his day
And baby baby baby,
I'm shakin’my head, laughin’
Cause you’re about to lose a hand to this mistreated stray
Crow came to my window
With a cautionary tale
Said if you don’t quit that woman
She’s gonna pull you down to hell
Well...that sure ‘nuff sounds like a drag
Was hoping for a cooler place to dwell
Might find me a new doghouse
With a sweet new bitch as well.
When you knock on my door
After sense returns to you
You might hear my woman moanin’
Like the way you used to do
She’s a long tall brown eyed beauty
And Lord, she knows just how to move
Baby baby baby I'm shakin’ my head laughin’
Cause I’ve had my sights on her for a long time too
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3. |
Through My Window
03:18
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Looking out through the window
See who’s comin’ my way
Another savior another hero
Searchin’ for some poor old soul to save
Looking out through the window
Might just be my lucky day.
Lookin out through my window
See who’s comin’ round here
She’s got a magic plan hidden down below
Make my frustrations disappear
Lookin out through my window
Wish I had a dollar every time I hear!
Hear ‘em knockin’ on my window
I can’t take it no more
Got a stack of plans up to the ceiling
Burn em down, down to the floor
Hear ‘em knockin’ on my window
Think I’ll slide out my backdoor.
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The Good Guy
04:06
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And war has begun
No stripes and no fun
You keep your spirits high
No doubt you’re the good guy
It can’t hurt a lot
To give it a shot
Mine went to the bullseye
And made me the bad guy
Then why should I bleed?
Being a man of wise words and good deeds
You learn, still in the bud
Welcome down in the mud
A wolf knows your fear
We are wolves that is clear
Life sucks and then you die
No chance for a good guy
No merits nor fame
Could spare me the blame
With all money can buy
I can’t be the good guy
And then next thing you know
One last step on someone’s toe
Life sucks, such a nice try
You wasn’t the good guy
He wasn’t the good guy.
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5. |
Love Engine
03:39
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Woke up
In a sweat
Stick-shift
In my hand, ready set
Shake awake
My rider
Can’t hit the break
Cause I’m sliding up beside her
Motor ready
Gas to burn
Wanna turn
Wanna turn, turn ‘er over
Smoke-show
Rear view mirror
Time to throw
Throw it into high gear
Take my love engine on a midnight ride
She’s purrin’ like a kitty in overdrive
Cold start, day or night, ready for speed
Leaves ‘em in the dust
Love engine always takes the lead
Pull over
Cool it down
Pop the hood
Feel the heat, let it out
Backseat
Take it slow
Goin’ far
Oh we got so far to go
Love engine
She’s all mine
Way too cool
And one hell of a ride
Road Queen
Ride or die
Roll with me
Til we hit the finish line
Runnin so hot
The needle’s in the red
Pistons bangin harder
It’s full speed ahead
Pedal to the metal
Hands on the wheel
Driftin the curves
Til I hear my baby squeal
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JC Maillard New York, New York
Welcome to the home of JC Maillard (aka Grand Baton, Jean-Christophe Maillard, Mbutu), multi instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and producer from the French island of Guadeloupe, based in New York city. Traveler, explorer of sounds, he is one of the most versatile musicians out there. You will find here JC’s personal productions. As per his collaborations… well there are many, look them up. ... more
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