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Work It How You Want It
02:43
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work it, work it, work it how you want it
take it, make it, once you get right on it
don't you see that view
right before your eyes
whoever does the job
is the one to win the prize
work it, work it, work it how you want it
take it, make it, once you get right on it
you can't let it slip
opportunity
little bit of elbow grease
and soon you will be free
work it, work it, work it how you want it
take it, make it, once you get right on it
this is your life
this is your flight
if you give up the cockpit
then you lose the right
work it, work it, work it how you want it
take it, make it, once you get right on it
shape it, shape it, shape it how you see it
claim it, claim it, then you'll always be it
work it, work it, work it how you want it
take it, make it, once you get right on it
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Cut The Drag
03:44
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the flow is kind of important
if you want a smooth motion
you'll never get off the ground
with all that commotion
some things and people in your world
you might not want them around
their influence can keep you from being
aerodynamically sound
so whatever's giving you trouble
cut the drag, cut the drag
less resistance equals more distance
cut the drag, cut the drag
anything that you don't like
you can reduce your exposure
shut the door in misery's face
and then you'll have some closure
so whatever's giving you trouble
cut the drag, cut the drag
less resistance equals more distance
cut the drag, cut the drag
going slow is not an option
it's nothing more than distracting
lose the awful people and the better ones
will be the ones you're attracting
so whatever's giving you trouble
cut the drag, cut the drag
less resistance equals more distance
cut the drag, cut the drag
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Make A Thing
03:32
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if life has you feeling down
you're being chased by evil clowns
make a thing, make a thing
if there's nothing here on earth
that lets you feel any worth
make a thing, make a thing
go weave a basket
maybe write a song
just draw a picture
there's no right or wrong
if life has you feeling down
you're being chased by evil clowns
make a thing, make a thing
if there's nothing here on earth
that lets you feel any worth
make a thing, make a thing
go build a doghouse
put a fancy meal on a plate
knit yourself a sweater
it's important to create
you don't need to be the best
just put aside some time to invest
it don't need to be a masterpiece
to feel your good vibes increase
give yourself some joy
chase away the blues
just do it for yourself
and not for the reviews
if life has you feeling down
you're being chased by evil clowns
make a thing, make a thing
if there's nothing here on earth
that lets you feel any worth
make a thing, make a thing
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Vitamin N
03:51
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don't we just hate it
when we don't get what we want
we scream and we yell so much
and we argue and we taunt
so how do we make it
in a world that keeps us down
there must be a way to avoid
getting trapped underground
one dose of vitamin N is good for you
just the word "no" can let you see much more
turn your attention to find another way
there's an open window for every closed door
bridge
it's not an easy lesson to learn
when you're looking for bridges to burn
being denied is a reality
when you get into that mentality
one dose of vitamin N is good for you
just the word "no" can let you see much more
turn your attention to find another way
there's an open window for every closed door
sometimes we need to
improvise out on the path
if we want to get ourselves
on the greener grass
one dose of vitamin N is good for you
just the word "no" can let you see much more
turn your attention to find another way
there's an open window for every closed door
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Slip Into The Past Tense
04:14
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yesterday was wound up tight
and today you want some relief
to wash it all right down the drain
the misery and the grief
close your eyes and wash it away
and your troubles say their goodbyes
then feel the wave of relaxation flow
and let your new self arise
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
and put your tension into the past
now your joints are all screwed down
and they match your clenched up jaw
the only thing you need right now
is to find a way to withdraw
close your eyes and wash it away
and your troubles say their goodbyes
then feel the wave of relaxation flow
and let your new self arise
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
and put your tension into the past
releasing that amount of stress
is just a matter of perspective
let your mind collect it all
and it'll follow your directive
close your eyes and wash it away
and your troubles say their goodbyes
then feel the wave of relaxation flow
and let your new self arise
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
slip into the past tense
and put your tension into the past
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who cares what other people think of you
it's not for them to decide
who cares what other people think of you
you've no obligation to abide
who cares what other people think of you
you can be a jester or a king
who cares what other people think of you
just ignore it and do your thing
who cares what other people think of you
and why does it affect anything you do
to thine own self you must be true
so who cares what other people think of you
who cares what other people think of you
nobody has that authority
who cares what other people think of you
don't conform to their morality
who cares what other people think of you
be happy with who you are
who cares what other people think of you
let 'em be offended from afar
who cares what other people think of you
and why does it affect anything you do
to thine own self you must be true
so who cares what other people think of you
don't you wanna be free
from that anxiety
and once you finally see
I'm sure you will agree
who cares what other people think of you
and why does it affect anything you do
to thine own self you must be true
so who cares what other people think of you
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7. |
How To Breathe
03:48
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you need air to live
so do it the right way
and you'll soon feel better
when you begin today
it can help you relax
if you're under some stress
it takes your frustrations
and makes them much less
breathe down to the root of your lungs
let your stomach out as you inhale
see the energy filling you up
and then just exhale
slowing your heartbeat
when you're feeling uptight
calming your nerves
out of fight or flight
breathe down to the root of your lungs
let your stomach out as you inhale
see the energy filling you up
and then just exhale
don't you know stress is a killer
don't you know it can be beat
don't you know you can just breathe
and it makes its retreat
breathe down to the root of your lungs
let your stomach out as you inhale
see the energy filling you up
and then just exhale
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why do you spend your time
why do you waste the effort
why does it weigh on you
worrying about what other people do
you can't get to the top
you can't be enlightened
you'll never enjoy the view
worrying about what other people do
go ahead and keep on keeping on
if happiness is not what you're open to
go ahead and walk around in circles
worrying about
what other people do
worrying about
what other people do
all you can feel is pain
all you find is misery
all your thoughts will split in two
worrying about what other people do
go ahead and keep on keeping on
if happiness is not what you're open to
go ahead and walk around in circles
worrying about
what other people do
worrying about
what other people do
br
busybodies got to be busy
and know-it-alls think they know
nosy people got to be nosy
while happy people just let it go
go ahead and keep on keeping on
if happiness is not what you're open to
go ahead and walk around in circles
worrying about
what other people do
worrying about
what other people do
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if your coworkers detest you
and you're with them for eight hours
it'll suck the life completely out of you
with its destructive powers
no job is worth the effect
that tension has on your mind
never being able to relax
in an environment that's so unkind
you've got to work to survive
and they have to do the same thing too
but if they can't hide their hateful contempt
then it's time to move on for you
no job is worth the effect
that tension has on your mind
never being able to relax
in an environment that's so unkind
get out and work for yourself
get out and work for yourself
managers are far too busy
to listen to the underlings whine
they add up the almighty numbers
while worshiping the bottom line
maybe increase your productivity
by applying your creativity
to finding some sense of enjoyment
with a better form of employment
no job is worth the effect
that tension has on your mind
never being able to relax
in an environment that's so unkind
get out and work for yourself
get out and work for yourself
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It's Okay, It's All Okay
03:41
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you've lived through worse
and made it out alive
anything can happen
and yet you survive
it's okay, it's all okay
whatever is going on
it's okay, it's all okay
soon it'll all be gone
if the future looks bleak
and once again you will lose
remember that it's not real
and stop watching the news
it's okay, it's all okay
whatever is going on
it's okay, it's all okay
soon it'll all be gone
when you look around at your entire world
you can always find something good
and it carries you through the dark times
as it should
so when you've lost all hope
and depression is all you've heard
cast it away from your mind
and find comfort in these words
it's okay, it's all okay
whatever is going on
it's okay, it's all okay
soon it'll all be gone
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11. |
Feel The D
03:40
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you're missing something
and it's tearing you up inside
too much darkness in your world
there is nowhere you can hide
don't you know about the light
that you can get in epic supply
this magic cure for all your ills
is burning right up in the sky
clear the haze and get some rays
and maybe your mood will be fixed for good
you will agree when you feel the D
sunlight heals you like it should
they say sunblock is the answer
to keep you safe from cancer
well that's about money and fears
somehow we survived all these years
clear the haze and get some rays
and maybe your mood will be fixed for good
you will agree when you feel the D
sunlight heals you like it should
so do what we've done for ages
put the brightness onto your skin
and feel the D making everything right
and let the healing process begin
clear the haze and get some rays
and maybe your mood will be fixed for good
you will agree when you feel the D
sunlight heals you like it should
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12. |
Think Yourself There
03:39
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daydreams taunt you
voices haunt you
and you think them impossible
you've always wanted
but felt so daunted
is it really unreachable
paint yourself a picture
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
you point the way
the mind will follow
don't you want to continue on
paint yourself a picture
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
you draw the map and no one else
you bring the heat and the iceberg melts
contentment grows inside your mind
as long as you live the life you designed
paint yourself a picture
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
and think yourself there
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chris hardy world Edgefield, South Carolina
I write songs myself. I record them all myself. I play all the instruments (including real actual drums) myself. I sound
like a band yet I am just one little guy. I do everything myself - the only job you have is to listen and enjoy! Isn't that easy?
Check out my Spotify page: open.spotify.com/artist/2IdeoH1kMPQFcTJssWlHGQ
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