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Couldn't Let You Win
03:29
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You said, "I've had my eyes on you since the year began
And in six months I'm leaving town, but if it's cool, we can hang out 'til then
And then we'll say goodbye and I'll depart and we can still be friends"
Like I meant nothing good to you, you'll never think of me again
You've been in my head lately, just about all the time
And I've been going crazy trying to get you off my mind
Hey, do you feel a little bad for what you put me through?
Babe, have you heard of karma? I hope it gets to you
Lost count of how many times I heard you say
"Stay if you can be cool", should've walked away
I don't think you knew the pain that I was in
You said, "Stay if you can handle this", I couldn't let you win
I gave the game away to you, such a big mistake
You wanted me and then you told me that I'd have to wait
You pushed me away, I was inclined to give you more
You'd said your bed was better with me in it, that I'd have a backstage pass to your door
You could have shown a little care for leaving me behind
'Cause I was going crazy trying to get you off my mind
Lost count of how many times I heard you say
"Stay if you can be cool", should've walked away
You couldn't understand the pain that I was in
You said, "Stay if you can handle this", I couldn't let you win
Babe, I've been going crazy, don't know what to do
Hey, have you heard of karma? I hope it gets to you
Lost count of how many times I heard you say
"Stay if you can be cool", should've walked away
I couldn't see the situation I was in
You said, "Leave if you can't handle this", I couldn't let you
"Leave if you can't handle this", I couldn't let you win
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Tango
03:32
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Talk to me, where have you been?
I've been on your tail and you've been wandering
My lifeline gets thin
I've been at your door but you won't let me in
I'm going, going
You used to wait for me
But I don't see you
It's all so complicated
Falling, falling
Through all the heights of love
Yet I don't hear you
But you're infatuated
You can stop the show
Because secretly, I know
Remove your poker face, this is no masquerade
Just some kind of tango
Answer me, some kind of reprieve
You passed me and I find it hard to leave
And I'm realising that the words you say
Are just what I'll believe
I'm lying, lying
I hate to think about what
Happened, happened
And all the time you waited
Calling, calling
I hear your voice again
But I don't see you
It's all so complicated
You can stop the show
Because secretly, I know
Remove your poker face, this is no masquerade
Just some kind of tango
Don't think I don't know
You went cold some time ago
Your secret's safe with me, but I can't even see
You to let you know
So when the lights blow there's a place I know
You could go right now
Where there's a floorshow, some kind of tango
You'll learn to let it go
You can stop the show
Because secretly, I know
Remove your poker face, this is no masquerade
Just some kind of tango
You know your secret's safe, don't have to play the game
You can stop the show
I'm going, going
You used to wait for me
But I don't see you
It's all so complicated
Falling, falling
Through all the heights of love
Yet I don't hear you
But you're infatuated
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It Won't Be Me
03:05
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No sign of danger, I thought we were friends
I didn't see it coming, do I need to pretend?
Now you know you've lost my trust
Don't be a baby, I'll say it if I must
You should be heading home, do you really think it's fair?
I'm not sure what I did to make you think I'd go there
Don't try to blame this on me
Don't say I'm cold and try to make me feel sorry
Don't be bold and try to tell me I'm lucky
You know that it won't be with me
I hope you know that it, it won't be me
Don't lie, you're making this worse
Ignore me all you want but I know you'll never learn
Your pride is in the way
You always have to win the twisted games that you play
I thought I made it clear I was prepared to let it go
But you can't lose the game, does she know?
Don't try to blame this on me
Don't say I'm cold and try to make me feel sorry
Don't be bold and try to tell me I'm lucky
You know that it won't be with me
I hope you know that it, it won't be me
You'll perform some reappearing act
I know that you want us to be enemies
I'd rather not attack
But if you won't forget this
Know I can turn your mail black
I thought we were friends
I didn't see it coming, do I need to pretend?
Don't try to blame this on me
Don't say I'm cold and try to make me feel sorry
Don't be bold and try to tell me I'm lucky
You know that it won't be with me
Don't try to blame this on me
Don't say I'm cold and try to make me feel sorry
Don't be bold and try to tell me I'm lucky
You know that it won't be with me
You know that it won't be with me
I can guarantee that it won't be me
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4. |
Never Live The Same Way
05:36
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I hear repeatedly everyone deserves a second chance
I hear repeatedly that in life, love never goes to plan
I wondered so many times if you felt the way I do
There's still a fire deep inside my mind that burns for you
No expectations but I had my eyes on you
Back then, I think I knew you had your eyes on me too
I'll live without my heart, believe that I can be that strong
I should've stopped myself, knowing you would leave me all along
I've told myself repeatedly we were never meant to fall in love
Tried to convince myself there's nothing more than what we were
I often wonder if you still think of me too, maybe you do
Maybe you don't, can I live the same way?
We fell, you saved yourself, time for this to end
When you changed your mind I said I can't go through that pain again
You lied and I went cold, I tried to leave a broken heart
There'll never be a chance to see this through, that's the worst part
I've told myself repeatedly we were never meant to find a way
And now you're gone, I know I can't go back, I'll never be the same
I wonder if you still think of me too
Wish I could stop caring, take away the pain
You've got a hold on me and I'll never be the same
You'll move on, you'll live the life you need
I'm just hurting that it won't be with me
I've lived those days a thousand times, was there a point of no return?
And now you're gone, don't think I ever want to fall in love again
Do you still think of me too?
I'll never live the same way
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Dangerous Game
03:18
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You live in this world with your head in the clouds
Before you get too high, put your feet back on the ground
'Cause you've fallen more than one step behind
You've got a lot to lose
I know you love someone, but you don't say who
Just a conversation, such innocent play
Better watch your step, 'cause it's a dangerous game
Try to keep it classified, but a secret's never safe
Don't be colourblind or ignore the sirens, know when to walk away
Travel far and wide, temptation all around
Living in search of thrill, find a face within the crowd
Think you're always walking one step ahead
You've got a lot to lose
I know you love someone
I know you love someone, but you don't say who
Just a conversation, such innocent play
Better watch your step, 'cause it's a dangerous, dangerous game
Try to keep it classified, but a secret's never safe
Don't be colourblind or ignore the sirens, know when to walk away
Sleeping, shadowing, follow without a sound
And when the tables turn, I'll be nowhere to be found
Just a conversation, such innocent play
Better watch your step, 'cause it's a dangerous, dangerous game
Try to keep it classified, but a secret's never safe
Don't be colourblind or ignore the sirens, know when to walk away
You live in this world with your head in the clouds
Got a lot to lose
I know you love someone, but you don't say who
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The Only Words I Know
03:27
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Look at me, the thoughts are running right through my mind
But sometimes it's hard to find the words to say
This is you, I know you mean well, but you'll disagree
One blink and you'll misread what I convey
You keep on saying when the silence stays
You'll keep reminding me the words are safe
But I can't say
One day, I hope you'll let this go
'Til then, I can use the only words I know
We're closer to a place I wanna save
Then it's erased
Look my way and I will never find the words to say
You'd think after all this time my dues were paid
I know you, you'll wrap me 'round your finger like you do
I'm the fly in your web, you love the game
You're right behind me when I make mistakes
You'll keep reminding me my words are safe
But I can't say
Then it's erased
One day, I hope you'll let this go
'Til then, I can use the only words I know
We're closer to a place I wanna save
I may be thinking, but the night's slow
It seems the only words I know
Aren't closer to the words I need to say
Never replace
I might overturn this, but I might never learn
How to mirror your need for control
Believe me, what else can I say?
Those words I know
One day, I hope you'll let this go
'Til then, I can use the only words I know
We're closer to a place I wanna save
Then it's erased
Look at me, the thoughts are running right through my mind
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7. |
Belong On My Mind
02:56
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You're open to a midnight conversation
'Cause you don't like driving that far
And I'm open to a little indecision
A little love and whispers from you
I'm learning about what makes you smile
And I'm yearning for you to care
Every day now seems longer than the other
'Til the next time you reappear
So this is me wanting you again
And it just seems that catching you should remain a dream
'Cause you, my love, belong on my mind
I'm trying to understand your behaviour
And I'm hoping to find my way through
'Cause I'm open to a little indecision
A little love and kisses from you
So this is me wanting you again
And it just seems that catching you should remain a dream
'Cause you, my love, can see, and with you, my love is blind
And it's hard to believe that you, my love, belong on my mind
You, my love, belong on my mind
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8. |
Back In My Own Bed
03:32
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I'm not going out
Makes me think about all the things we used to do
The question's on my mind
Will I ever find someone who compares to you?
I took a bite
'Cause every Friday night, I would come to see the show
I liked your eyes on me
I liked the certainty you'd be the one to take me home
I know we agreed you'd have to leave me
But it's not that easy
I'd leave for you, I know that you knew
You won't say you
Love me once before you leave
You're not coming back for me
I should turn my reflection instead
Now I'm back in my own bed
From the first day
In every way, you said you had nothing to hide
I saw a photograph
And I had to ask if you left somebody behind
You said she's just a friend
So how do I comprehend her pictures in your phone?
So, who is she?
All you told me is there's nothing else I need to know
I trusted you, but did you lie to me?
I wish I could see
And, still, I show, don't think I didn't know
You would want to
Love me once before you leave
You're not coming back for me
I should turn my reflection instead
Now I'm back in my own bed
I know we agreed you'd have to leave me
I wish it was easy
And, still, I show, don't think I didn't know
Love me once before you leave
You're not coming back for me
Time to turn my reflection instead
Now I'm back in my own bed
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You've been there and back again, all around the world
The grass is greener on the other side, that's what you've always heard
Say you're living in the sun, no cause for concern
You believed you'd never need a reason to return
Feels like I'm still your girl
If there's trouble in paradise, you know you still need me
(Say I should come to you)
Now you're on the other side, you admit you hurt me deeply
(No word you'll follow through)
I won't turn my back, but I'm not turning around
I'm only in your life until you reach higher ground
You're the one who ran away, go and cry because you left me
You're the one who left me
Dream a dream and wait around for it to materialise
Then say your plans have changed for the fifteenth time
Play all night and drink away, say you feel alive
Give your reasons, live your life, watch it crystallise
Loneliness in disguise
If there's trouble in paradise, you know you still need me
(Say I should come to you)
Now you're on the other side, you admit you hurt me deeply
(No word you'll follow through)
I won't turn my back, but I'm not turning around
I'm only in your life until you reach higher ground
You're the one who ran away, go and cry because you left me
You're the one who left me
You'll be a pretender
A self-defender
You'll be a pretender
Will you surrender?
You've been there and back again, all around the world
If there's trouble in paradise, you know you still need me
(Say I should come to you)
Now you're on the other side, you admit you hurt me deeply
(No word you'll follow through)
I won't turn my back, but I'm not turning around
I'm only in your life until you reach higher ground
You're the one who ran away, go and cry because you left me
You're the one who left me
If there's trouble in paradise, you know you still need me
(Say you feel alive)
Now you're on the other side, you admit you hurt me deeply
(Watch it crystallise)
I won't turn my back, but I'm not turning around
I'm only in your life until you reach higher ground
You're the one who ran away, go and cry because you left me
You're the one who left me
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Elegy
04:01
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Bite your tongue
Take me back to better days
I was good for you then, won't happen again
Been holding my breath just in case
It's not a good sign
Constantly looking for places to hide
We might be attached, we're not a good match
Is it leaving you broken inside?
There's nothing else I can do
Nothing can light up this flame
I've been shamefully playing the role of the heartless one
Hoping that you'll walk away
It's a dangerous road, I tried so hard to see it through
Stop questioning why, you know that I tried so hard to be with you
It's time to let go, don't deny you know that it's true
This isn't right, don't make me think twice
I have to say goodbye to you
If I stayed
We'd continue in this way
You made your mistakes, at the end of the day
There's nobody else you can blame
I know there are countless mistakes I made too
But there's a limit to what we can fix
You wouldn't be seen in public with me
Can't you see there's a problem with this?
I remember the last time I left your bed
I walked out into the rain
Knowing that for somebody, you'll be the perfect man
But with me, you'll never change
It's a dangerous road, I tried so hard to see it through
Stop questioning why, you know that I tried so hard to be with you
It's time to let go, don't deny you know that it's true
This isn't right, don't make me think twice
I have to say goodbye to you
It's taken four years, all my confidence
Don't you find it so strange?
We were attached, but we're not a good match
If leaving's a mistake then it's one I'm going to make
It's a dangerous road, I tried so hard to see it through
Stop questioning why, you know that I tried so hard to be with you
It's time to let go, don't deny you know that it's true
I'm not giving up, I've just had enough
I'm sorry
I hope that you've seen we're not meant to be
You have to say goodbye to me
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11. |
Role Models
03:21
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These days we're all so insecure
You wanna be like us, what are you waiting for?
You'll be beautiful, just not as beautiful as me
Don't hesitate, I'll sell you lies for free
Look around, what you see is not what you will get
If you subscribe to me on the internet
Buy into what we say and you'll succeed in life
We have so much to share, you should take our advice
We say be grateful for what you've got
It doesn't take a lot to show a little love
We tell them not to lie too much
Just look at us
We'll make the rules, never follow through
It's not that hard, we've been there too
We'll lead and you can follow, empty another bottle
Drink the night away, such good role models
Did you hear what happened on the weekend?
She lost all her clothes, left alone again
Don't know if it's true, but go and spread the word
Just don't blame me, it's only what I heard
We teach them to be tough
You'll get what you want if you complain enough
We tell them not to lie too much
Just look at us
We'll make the rules, never follow through
It's not that hard, we've been there too
We'll lead and you can follow, empty another bottle
Drink the night away, such good role models
We'll teach it right, but do it wrong
Know when to put it off, and put it on
We'll turn to face the problem, but deal with it tomorrow
Nothing else to say, such good role models
We teach them to be tough
You'll get what you want if you complain enough
We tell them not to lie too much
We'll make the rules, never follow through
It's not that hard, we've been there too
We'll lead and you can follow, empty another bottle
Drink the night away, such good role models
We'll teach it right, but do it wrong
Know when to put it off, and put it on
We'll turn to face the problem, but deal with it tomorrow
Nothing else to say, such good role models
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No Evidence
03:27
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We talk of collecting moments that last a lifetime
And the memories that hurt us, we try to leave behind
Though I wish I could forget them, I still think of him every day
I've kept everything he gave me, got our photos on a profile page
It's all in my hands, the memories won't change
Nothing set in stone, 'cause there's nothing here to prove
This paper trail leaves no evidence of you
I deleted your number and erased your name
I listened to your music until it numbed my brain
I forgot your address, you never left your key
Relived our conversations 'til your voice meant nothing to me
Nothing in my hands, you're just a memory
Nothing set in stone, 'cause there's nothing here to prove
This paper trail leaves no evidence of you
You left me nothing, there's no evidence of you
Nothing set in stone, 'cause there's nothing here to prove
This paper trail leaves no evidence of you
Nothing set in stone, 'cause there's nothing here to prove
This paper trail leaves no evidence of you
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Catherine Clarnette Perth, Australia
Catherine Clarnette is an accomplished musician and songwriter, with a dulcet vocal tone and an inviting stage presence.
New EP 'With Love' now available.
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