Lyrics
I Get What I Want
All Songs Written by Megan Carlson and/or Seth Carlson. They are the property of Megan Carlson | justmegan. They are protected under the United States Library of Congress. Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved.
All You Have Left (Intro to Never Too Far)
Goodbye, my good friend….you will always be in my heart….CC
Take my pictures, for they may be all you have left
Don’t be superficial, I watched as you wept
And I’ve always wondered
Who would be there
To say goodbye, to cry and stare
But, now I know and it’s alright
I’m safe, I am happy, I’m by your side
You can’t see me, but I’m never too far
I’m in your mind, in your soul
And in your heart
Take my pictures, for they may be all you have left
Thunder’s really rollin’ and I ain’t got no place to go.
I was fine until this weather or at least my toes are tellin’ me so.
And I’ll make as long as I don’t get up
But, that to me is kind of rough.
Do I lay in this puddle or pick myself up?
There ain’t no sun in sight; Looks like we are in for round two.
Let’s hope this dog don’t wanna bite when I ain’t got no shoes.
And I’ll make as long as I don’t get up
But, that to me is kind of rough.
Do I lay in this puddle or pick myself up?
<Instrumental>
And I’ll make as long as I don’t get up
But, that to me is kind of rough.
Do I lay in this puddle or pick myself up?
There ain’t no sun in sight; Looks like we’re in for round two.
Let’s hope this dog don’t wanna bite when I ain’t wearin’ no shoes.
And I’ll make as long as I don’t get up
But, that to me is kind of rough.
Do I lay in this puddle or pick myself up?
You said what a terrible day
To be walking out in the rain
Sunshine, please share your rays
Blue skies ahead, better days!
Chorus
Crystal clear waters, here I come!
Polynesian music, sipping coke and rum
Sandy white beaches and a red beret
Oh, I can see it now, better days
Repeat
I left you –standin’ there
With no pride, just demise
Combin’ your dirty hair.
Verse 2:
No thrill left, just a chill in the breeze
A crooked smile in denial (yeah)
In you, I do not believe
(Refrain)
Blue
Blue Avenue
Verse 3:
It’s your fault, there is no one to blame
You lied and you lied, but what have you gained?
(Refrain)
Blue Avenue
(Repeat Verse 1)
(Refrain)
Blue Avenue
Blue, Blue Avenue
Blue Avenue
Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue Avenue
Words whisper softly in your face as you analyze a breeze and its pace.
But, you falter in the air like you don’t seem to care.
And, suddenly, the moonlight shines above as a reminder of what never really was.
But, you shake it off just as that woman did to you.
The color of the breeze, baby, tends to make you blue.
And the lightning shifts the sky and you disappear;
Still searching for the answers that never became clear.
Wish you could reprieve this wicked color of the breeze.
Color of the breeze.
A simple wish and a falling star to boot; A little voice inside you whispers the truth.
And you only have one fear and two regrets:
Simply no answers and only two cigarettes left.
And the lightning shifts the sky and you disappear;
Still searching for the answers that never became clear.
Wish you could reprieve this wicked color of the breeze.
Color of the breeze.
Don’t go away.
You know, I can’t have you leave me this way.
Honey, if you are running late, well, I can hardly wait
Just to hear you say:
That you’re here to stay.
I know, you don’t really mean it today.
But, boy, just give it time and you will surely find
That you want to stay.
And if you should remember to cry only one tear for me
Well, that’s one more tear than I thought I would ever get.
Our love can’t go up in flames, but I hope that it makes history.
‘Cause I haven’t given up on you just yet! So….
Don’t go away.
You know, I can’t have you leave me this way.
Honey, if you are running late, well, I can hardly wait
Just to hear you say:
That you’re here to stay.
I know, you don’t really mean it today.
But, boy, just give it time and you will surely find
That you want to stay.
Maybe it’s something inside of me
That makes me feel so sad; Makes me incomplete.
Maybe it’s your eyes that have brought me through.
Even though it doesn’t matter to you.
There is still so much I’ve left to say.
But, you’ll never know that I feel this way.
Close your eyes now and take my hand.
Promise me that you will understand.
(Chorus)
That I will love you; I will love you
No, I —–I don’t even know you.
I don’t even know you.
Now it’s over as far as I can see.
And there was never even a you and me.
If I was a painter, I’d taint you blue.
For all the lies you told me, shame on you.
(Chorus)
I will love you; I will love you.
No, I —-I don’t even know you.
I don’t even know you.
I guess I’m foolish; well I am weak.
It hurts so bad sometimes I can’t even speak.
Forgive me for not joining you in your shallow endeavors.
I couldn’t be myself not now or ever.
Choose me and I can give you everything.
I’ll make your dreams come true just give yourself to me.
Do you like the way I tilt my sunglasses?
Or call you pet names ‘til an awkward moment passes?
If you don’t conform, well, it won’t be good.
So, understand, is this understood?
I get what I want. I get what I want.
Excuse me if I seem a little out of line.
You’re planning a future that will never be mine.
And, it‘s simply misunderstood.
I wouldn’t love you now even if I could.
<Instrumental>
Do you like the way I tilt my sunglasses?
Or call you pet names ‘til an awkward moment passes?
If you don’t conform, well, it won’t be good.
So, understand, is this understood?
I get what I want. I get what I want.
I miss you though I am standing here
I said I need you though I know nothin’ but fear
I said I want you, though I am blinded by light
I love you though I don’t need you tonight…
I’ve been waiting half of my life
Though I didn’t know
But, I know I wanna make you mine
It’s just I don’t let it show
I miss you though I am standing here
I said I need you though I know nothin’ but fear
I said I want you, though I am blinded by light
I love you though I don’t need you tonight…
Baby, take it down a notch
I need to catch my breath
I’ve finally caught up with you
And now you’re all I have left
I miss you though I am standing here
I said I need you though I know nothin’ but fear
I said I want you, though I am blinded by light
I love you though I don’t need you tonight
It’s time to leave cause I –I just can’t stay.
We’ve grown distant; We’ve parted ways. (We have parted ways).
But, baby, then I awoke.
I left you this little note saying
(Chorus)
That I’ll be on the first little flight tonight.
And don’t you worry, baby, I’m right by your side.
I’ll be on the first little flight tonight.
And it won’t take long.
And you won’t even notice that I’m gone; Baby, I’ll be there.
The rain was fallin’; I heard you calling.
Callin’ out my name.
Got everything to lose and everything, everything to gain.
But baby then I awoke.
I left you this little note saying
(Chorus) (4x)
That I’ll be on the first little flight tonight.
And don’t you worry, baby, I’m right by your side.
I’ll be on the first little flight tonight.
And it won’t take long.
And you won’t even notice that I’m gone; Baby, I’ll be there.
Sit me down, baby; Make me smile.
You see I haven’t felt like this in a while.
You show me gratitude by stabbing me in the back.
This may be news to you, but I don’t play like that.
(Chorus)
You act like nothing’s changed but nothing is the same.
You’re a chameleon changing your skin.
You think you’re tough but this one fight you won’t win.
Uh-Oh.
You act like a child and it’s plain to see.
You’re my nemesis and you’re nothing like me.
I wonder what I ever saw in you.
You’re a loveless wonder who knows nothing of the truth.
(Chorus)
You act like nothing’s changed but nothing is the same.
So, you’re a chameleon changing your skin.
You think you’re tough but this is one fight you won’t win.
I promise you that; I.
I promise you that because.
I have already won.
Listen to me.
I’ve been jolted; I’ve been insulted.
Do you love yourself?
Do you love anyone else?
I’ve been jolted.
I’ve been insulted.
Do you love yourself?
Do you love anyone else?
Uh-oh.
Look out; here she comes!
Here she comes.
Take my pictures, for they may be all you have left
Don’t be superficial, I watched as you wept
And I’ve always wondered
Who would be there
To say goodbye, to cry and stare
Chorus:
But, now I know and it’s alright
I’m safe, I am happy, I’m by your side
You can’t see me, but I’m never too far
I’m in your mind, in your soul
And in your heart
Verse 2:
It seems like an end and the day is cold
You’re so young, you’re too young, too young to grow old
So dry your eyes and know that I’m here
I love you the same, I’m still near
(Repeat Chorus)
(Instrumental Break)
(Repeat Chorus until Fade)
*This song was written in 2006 for/and dedicated to the loving memory of my good friend, Coryn L. Clemento.
I really can’t beg you to stay and I don’t want you to go.
You think I’m confused, and well, my shrink does, too.
She’ll probably tell you so.
The wind is blowing lifting me up high.
I can’t forget about you even when I try.
I’ve got your favorite tee-shirt pinned to my wall.
It’s faded and blue and has a signature, too.
That really says it all.
The wind is blowing lifting me up high.
I can’t forget about you even when I try.
I’ll forget you someday, but there are no guarantees.
Your pictures on my ceiling are how I’m really feeling when I go to sleep.
<Instrumental>
The wind is blowing lifting me up high.
I can’t forget about you even when I try.
I’m not a fighter, but I’d like to fight her
‘Cause it would be fun; It would be fun.
She’s a big talker, but not a big walker.
And her day will come, her day has come.
So many places but not enough places – no places to run. (Yeah!)
She writes of “victory” and craves what is history.
So, now she’s alone; now she’s alone.
She ain’t so pretty in the lights of the city (OH!)
She’ll come undone; ‘Cause she’s come undone.
So many places but not enough places – no places to run. (Yeah!)
You’ve got your hands full, that’s a fact.
Try looking forward, baby,
Instead of always looking back.
So many places but not enough places – no places to run. (Yeah!)
So many places but not enough places – no places to run. (Yeah!)
Before the darkness
It gets light for a while
And after the rain
Soon comes a smile
Chorus:
Standing in the rain don’t solve the mystery (don’t solve the mystery)
Crying for the pain makes no sense to me (don’t make no sense to me)
Standing in the rain don’t solve the mystery (don’t solve the mystery)
Crying for the pain makes no sense to me (don’t make no sense to me)
Before the pain (before the pain)
Comes a wink of the eye
When the lies are told (don’t ya lie to me)
Soon comes goodbye
(Repeat Chorus 2x)
It’s not this time.
Ahh- Ahh
You bend but you don’t break
And I’ve had all that I can take
It can’t be any other way
And that’s all that I can say
Chorus:
I don’t know why you called me or why I’m here
I know how things should be but you’re not here
Ahh-Ahh
I’m not sure how or why
All I know is that I tend to cry
You don’t need me –this I know
I’m reminded everywhere that I go
Ahh-Ahh (2x)
(Repeat Chorus)
I’d be lying if I told you, dear
That I don’t want you no more
And I don’t cry when you’re not here
Ahh-Ahh
(Repeat Chorus)
You’re not here
Ahh-Ahh (2x)
When you fall down, baby
Don’t I laugh at you?
When you feel sad, baby
Don’t it make me blue?
When I see you smile, my
Sky turns bright
I can’t bear to be without you
For just one night
Yeah I cry when (I should laugh)
Yeah I laugh when (I should cry)
Yeah I know I’m a bit confused
But, I’m not like you (not like you)
This is just the way that it should be
‘Cause that’s so me
I drive a little reckless
When I’m in a hurry
I’m never on time
I always make you worry.
I can’t be someone that I am not
I tried to remember but I forgot
That’s so me
(Repeat Chorus)
I left this small, old town for a night of bright lights all around.
Away from this town.
I’m not sure just where I’m going but I’m sure that I’ll get there.
I wanna live the city life; I wanna get out of here and this town.
I like this small old town but not enough to hang around.
Or stay in this town.
I’m not sure just where I’m going but I’m sure that I’ll get there.
I wanna live the city life; I wanna get out of here and this town.
I’ve got big ambitions, big, big dreams.
So, I must leave.
I’m not sure just where I’m going but I’m sure that I’ll get there.
I wanna live the city life; I wanna get out of here and this town.
This town, this town, this town.
This town, this town, this town.
I woke up this morning to find an empty place.
The thought of you leaving I could not erase.
Your faded cologne that was already gone,
Tells me you’re not coming home.
You are never coming back
And I am going down a separate path
Yet I am waiting for you to return still
And I am, so if you care, you will.
I walked down the street to see the many strangers
They just didn’t understand that in love there is danger.
And I wait ‘til it’s more than I can take.
My heart you may no longer break.
You are never coming back
And I am going down a separate path
Yet I am waiting for you to return still
And I am, so if you care, you will
(Repeat)
I don’t wanna show
What I’m feeling inside
I don’t got no place to go and I ain’t got
Nowhere to hide
Here comes the wrecking ball
It’s swingin’ fast
You better watch quickly, baby
‘Cause it won’t last
So I thought I was cute
Doin’ things I thought would amuse you
And that’s the truth
I really thought you’d see me through
(Repeat Chorus)
I wanna know
What makes a man
Is it his excuses
Is it his demands?
Yeah!
(Repeat Chorus)
(Instrumental)
(Repeat Chorus)