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Ben Cook​-​Feltz And You

by Ben Cook-Feltz

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1.
Just take it from the top It seems we're cornered, and we can't go back again My laws are changing and your words are running wild Like the ink from a fountain pen I can't believe we reached the end, I always figured we'd turn around These little moments are far too much for me Oh my. . . CHORUS: I can't agree with I can't agree with what I'm feeling Through this broken heart of mine You can't believe it You won't believe that what you're hearing Is this broken heart of mine And yet again, I return to the moments When we had so much to say And how those words can be lost on the lips Of the man who walked away You pour a pot of coffee And tell me about a boy you met today These little moments are far too much for me Oh my Wait for the train to arrive Grab your coat, And wave good-bye It goes on through the night CHORUS Don't push, don't fall Don't scale the wall Don't run, don't choke We're all in on the joke And don't forget me You won't forget these words I'm saying Through this broken heart of mine You can't believe it You won't believe that what you're hearing Is this broken heart, Broken heart of mine
2.
I grew my beard back for you, dammit I wore the shirts that I thought you would like I tried to make a big impression So you would let me take you home at night I wrote a book of new credentials I shone 'em bright so I thought you could see I never thought you'd find another man in time And then you found somebody just like me Here I go. . . I bet you think he's really funny I bet you think he's the cream of the crop Some kind of hard luck Cassanova You drew your cards, and you came out on top But I have seen this guy in action And I can tell you, he ain't nothin much I know the way he plays, believe me when I say It's nice to look, but you better not touch Here I go. . . Whoah whoah, it's gonna hit you hard babe Whoah whoah, you're gonna wind up in the ditch Whoah whoah, so don't come crying to me babe You got your wish So keep me out of this, bitch Well, well, I grew my beard back for you, dammit I figure at the very least, you'd admit There coulda been something between us Instead of all this platonic friend shit But I suppose it doesn't matter I guess it's never supposed to work out So just go back to your street corner I'll drop a nickel when I hear you shout Here I go. . .
3.
If I were me, I would forget those things you said And turn the clock back for a day Let the music fill my head with empty thoughts, And forget the things I want to say But as it is, I am sitting in this dirty bar Waiting for another show Safe and sorry, and trying hard not to admit That I will go where you tell me to go Where you tell me to go Turn to the left Swing to the right Dance like an angel frozen in flight Oh, one of these days, I'll make it Yes and one of these days, I'll make it baby. . . If you were me, then I suppose you'd understand How my world gets torn apart I hear a voice, I see a quiver in your eyes Little things that strike against my heart But as it is, we can only make believe Guess and check, like lovers do Search through messages, and trails of unframed thought Trying to find another hidden clue To how I feel about you Hands on the keys Without a choice The chords sing my soul when I lose my voice Oh and one of these days, I'll make it Yes and one of these days, I'll make it baby. . . The spotlight is on, The band takes its place The crowd holds its breath as sound fills the space Oh and one of these days, I'll make it Yes and one of these days, I'll make it baby. . . Turn to the left Swing to the right Hold on forever, this is your night Oh and one of these days, I'll make it Yes and one of these days, I'll make it baby. . .
4.
But it doesn't really matter Cuz one day the world will end And the cheap circles around you Are your true and dearest friends You can call me what you will I could call you, but I won't Take another stolen statue from your wing Sneaking out at 5 AM It's another booty call Feel the bumping and the grinding And the pounding on the wall Seems like all the world's awake As you turn another Paige Steal another stolen statue from the stage Work it, move it, rock the boat Run from the law and the cavalry tote Steal it, smoke it, no surprise There's fire in your eyes Sneaking in at 2 PM It's another Saturday But it's not like you could change it, see Some folks are built this way You can call it what you will I just call it fucking sick Make another stolen statue play a trick Pump it, dump it, call it again You may need the number for God knows when Screw him, clue him, turn him on Cuz everything else is gone As I sit and write this song, You are talking on the phone Everyone is fast asleep Doggy's choking on a bone For a time you were a friend, But that wind has blown away Throw another stolen statue in the grave
5.
Waterfront 05:13
The things you say Could be taken so many ways Sometimes I find it hard to keep my head on straight Just a wink or a smile, And we're walking down the aisle But when you speak, the words are never worth the wait We are all just chasing cars From the sidewalk looking in On the tide I'll take a picture if you make a funny face But moments lost Are a heavy burden crossed With the belief that maybe we are tempting fate I turn around Turn my back against this town There's nothing to it, you just shout your favorite line And if they hear, You can either disappear Or face the chorus with a universal sign We are all just kissing off May our elders remain damned To the truth I offer up a hearty toast There's roads ahead But you might as well be dead If you believe you can escape your haunted ghosts Every night I turn away From another lonely day And you tell me I'm mistaken, and you beg for me to stay But every night I turn away She won't mind She's been with you all the time Go on and tell her all the troubles of the world May evil dare To let its reign be shared With equal blessings, and the promises unfurled She smiles and shuts her eyes As the music on the radio Creates a subtle soundtrack To this brief moment in time And a gentle sigh Is her only reply In her arms, you watch the sun fade from the sky Every night I turn away From another lonely day And you tell me I'm mistaken, and you beg for me to stay But every night I turn away
6.
Red Light 05:27
Don't talk shit Like there's no exit A shining red light Above the door I'm near you I know I hear you But I don't know you Anymore You try to find me By looking behind me When I've been with you All the way So don't tell me That you can help me I'm not the one who Turned away It's not a question of listening now I used to do that by choice I cannot reach you when I'm whispering your name And I no longer feel the need to raise my voice There's not an answer to questions like this There isn't even any choice I shouted for you when the world went straight to hell But I no longer feel the need to raise my voice You got your new shoes And your breakup blues I don't need to help you Find the door So don't talk shit I'm not gonna take it I don't want you Anymore
7.
Golden Day 03:35
Where you go What you say What I've found, what we could be some day Cross that line There's nothin' to prove The pieces are set, so baby make your move Take me on Don't be shy I'm on fire and you're the reason why You've got a dream And I've got a plan So don't be afraid, girl, to take my hand We'll go on We'll go on til the golden day is done You see skies I see stars You know that these lines can only go so far Truth be told There's no doubt I'm in love, honey, hear me out We'll go on We'll go on til the golden day is done You know when I am near you I don't have much to say But it doesn't really matter Anyway And we'll walk on Through the night For nothin' I've done has ever felt so right I've lost my mind But I've won your heart You know that these lines can only go so far We'll go on We'll go on til the golden day is done

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released April 6, 2011

All words and music by Ben Cook-Feltz, except:
"This Broken Heart" - Music by Justin Baumgartner and Ben Cook-Feltz
"One Of These Days," "Golden Day" - Lyrics by Ben Cook-Feltz and Myque Franz
"Red Light" - Lyrics by Ben Cook-Feltz and Dannye Seager-Frerichs

Ben Cook-Feltz: Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion (Tracks 2 and 4)
Cole Mickelson: Guitars, Harmony Vocals (Track 7)
Andy Schuster: Bass
Tyler Obinger: Drums and Percussion
Eric Miller: Percussion (Tracks 2 and 4)
Joe Olsen: Percussion (Tracks 1 and 4)
Anabel Wirt: Fiddle (Track 4)

Produced by Ben Cook-Feltz and Peter Remiger
Engineered and mixed by Peter Remiger
Recorded at McNally Smith Studios, July-November 2009
Mastered by Rob Schlette at Anthem Mastering, July 2010
Album Art by Corby Ortmann

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Ben Cook-Feltz Minneapolis, Minnesota

Iowa-raised, Minneapolis-based Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, songwriter, drummer and keyboardist. Combining observational, sometimes quirky lyrics with melodies that hearken back to the 60′s and 70′s, he has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest as a dynamic performer, whether playing solo, with his full band, or backing some of the finest regional talent. ... more

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