THE SHOW OPEN
(Written by John Waters)
We're getting' ready, We're feelin' right
We're ready to play for you tonight
And all the people, They all know
They're a part of this show
Guitars are tuned up, The drums are tight
We're in that mood tonight
So take your seats, Get ready to go
It's time for THE SHOW
Draw the curtains, Turn up the lights
We're feelin' good tonight
Wave your hands, Let yourself go
It's time for THE SHOW
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011
CARRY YOUR SHAME
(Written by Jimmy Kernodle)
I want to tell you a story, One you might recognize
About a home-grown girl playing with fire
You run up-town baby, Telling all your lies
I don't care if they hear your words, It just your disguise
Chorus
I never put you down baby, You chose your own way
You know where your lane is, But still you want to play
You stood in front of me, girl, and you forgot my name
We make our choices, so carry your shame
Your smile lights up a room, You flash those eyes
You give a little laugh, Everyone's in your eye
Back room business is your claim to fame
But you lost your son & your husband
Somewhere on the way
Chorus
I never put you down baby, You chose your own way
You know where your lane is, But still you want to play
You stood in front of me, girl, and you forgot my name
We make our choices, so carry your shame
Don't let the past haunt you at every turn
What's done is done, You beg for peace in return
You lay the blame on someone else, You had your turn
It's not how many times you fall, But what have you learned
Chorus
I never put you down baby, You chose your own way
You know where your lane is, But still you want to play
You stood in front of me, girl, and you forgot my name
We make our choices, so carry your shame
Carry your shame
Copyright, See the Light Productions, 2011
THIS IS MY LIFE
(Written by John Waters)
So if you want to hold me, then you'll have to let me go
Maybe you know what's best for me, Sometimes I think you do
I know you deeply care about me, Lord knows I care about you
But this pushin' me & pullin' me, It makes me want to run
I feel the pressure pushin' down on me, Like I'm starin' down the barrel of a gun
So if you want to hold me, You'll have to let me go
Chorus
Cause this is my life, I have to live it
This is my life, It's mine to keep or to give it
Starting today I'm taking control, Making it work on my own
This is my life, oh yeah, This is my life
I know this sounds confusing, Maybe it's hard to understand
Believe me babe, it's nothing you have done, I just need to be my own man
So I'm asking you this favor, Let me be who I need to be
I'm not asking you to walk away, There's just some things I need to see
So if you want to hold me, Then you'll have to let me go
Chorus
Cause this is my life, I have to live it
This is my life, It's mine to keep or to give it
Starting today I'm taking control, Making it work on my own
This is my life, oh yeah, This is my life
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011
SHE'S DANGEROUS
(Written by Jimmy Kernodle)
Took a ride on my SuperGlide,
Black top highway, man what a ride
Pulled into a roadhouse to rest my seat
Never thought I'd meet something so sweet
Blow off the dust, Clean my shades
Man I've never seen such a parade
There she is by the record machine
High heels, tight dress, every man's dream
Chorus
She's dangerous, She'll call your name
Heartbreaker, Brings smoke to the flames
She plays a game but not with your head
She's dangerous, That's what I said
Miles of highway on the road up ahead
No one knows what happened, so it's said
She walks like an angel, but is the devil in disguise
When she looks in your heart son, she'll take you for a ride
Chorus
She's dangerous, She'll call your name
Heartbreaker, Brings smoke to the flames
She plays a game but not with your head
She's dangerous, That's what I said
When the highway meets the sky, And it's all said and done
When you kick it over, She has your soul on the run
Just like the thunder brings the rain
Lightning in her eyes son, You'll never be the same
Chorus
She's dangerous, She'll call your name
Heartbreaker, Brings smoke to the flames
She plays a game but not with your head
She's dangerous, That's what I said
Copyright, See the Light Productions, 2010
PRISONER IN MY MIND
(Written by John Waters)
Making my way through the purple haze of these thoughts
That permeate my mind
I just can't make sense of what is right & wrong
And my soul sits empty & blind
Like a mime in a box with invisible walls
I feel something when nothing is there
Still I can't break free from this lonely prison
I reach out but I hold nothing but air
The bars on my heart match the bars on the wall
They get thicker & stronger with time
And I can't break free of these chains that are holding me
I'm a prisoner in my mind
This landslide of emotions that overwhelm my soul
I am drained of every part of me
What is left of a man when a man has nothing left
I must set my spirit free
The bars on my heart match the bars on the wall
They get thicker & stronger with time
And I can't break free of these chains that are holding me
I'm a prisoner in my mind
I'm a prisoner in my mind
I'm a prisoner in my mind
I must set my spirit free
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011
DARKNESS
(Written by Jimmy Kernodle)
I gave up everything for you now, Why wasn't it so plain to see
You touched my heart & soul, Deep down when I was in need
Well you took me for a fool, Now my heart won't let me be
In this darkness, I just can't see
I thought our love would remain, I didn't know this day would come
You took my love for granted, And now you live on the run
How could you just let go to all we used to be
In this darkness, I just can't see
Chorus
When the truth comes knockin', Knockin' at your door
You make your own excuses, Tell your lies and so much more
When you look at your reflection, Tell me what do you see
One day your tears will flow and your heart won't let you be
I'm out walking in the street, In the light glow
People around me are strangers I just don't know
Their faces tell a story, How do I get free?
In this darkness, I just can't see
Well the day has left the night behind, There's not a single sound
All the streets are empty and the rain starts to pour down
Lord, bring me a lover who is my partner, yes indeed
In this darkness, I just can't see
Copyright, See the Light Productions, 2011
C'MON & SMILE
(Written by John Gincott & John Waters)
When the shit hits the fan & you're unable to stand
You just can't go another mile
You're not feeling inspired, In fact, you're pretty damn tired
Then here's what you do, Just give 'em a smile
Chorus
C'mon & smile, You'll start feelin' good
C'mon & smile, Get out from under that hood
Get rid of that frown, Turn it upside down
C'mon & smile
When you're stuck in a ditch & your life's a real bitch
You've got a big cramp in your style
The money won't stretch, And your dog, he won't fetch
I know it's hard, But give it a smile
Chorus
C'mon & smile, You'll start feelin' good
C'mon & smile, Get out from under that hood
Get rid of that frown, Turn it upside down
C'mon & smile
Life can get rough, The grade you can't pass
It all keeps kickin' your ass
Take my advice, Show your pearly whites
C'mon & smile
C'mon & smile
Chorus
C'mon & smile, You'll start feelin' good
C'mon & smile, Get out from under that hood
Get rid of that frown, Turn it upside down
C'mon & smile
C'mon & smile, You know something they don't
C'mon & smile, You could tell, but you won't
You have pictures of them, Blackmail is your friend
C'mon & smile
C'mon & smile, You'll start feelin' good
C'mon & smile, Get out from under that hood
Get rid of that frown, Turn it upside down
C'mon & smile
Copyright, Cotton Gin Productions, 2011
FREEDOM (GOODBYE TO YOU)
(Written by John Waters)
Just rollin' down the road in my V-8 Ford
With a life like this, I could never get bored
A big stretch of highway and some rock 'n roll
I let the ponies run as I pour on the gas
Ain't no such thing as goin' too fast
Try to catch the sunrise, That's my goal
I got my hand on the wheel and my foot to the floor
The wind in my hair, I don't need no more
This is how I was meant to live my life
Chorus
Now I got my Freedom, Freedom
Nobody to tell me what to do
Yeah, I got my Freedom, Oh Freedom
Since I said goodbye to you
I pulled into this little town, Just wanted to take a look around
Maybe have a bite and drink a beer or two
I stopped in this little hole in the wall
You know this place, Lord, it had it all
Food and drinks, Everything but you
I got my hand on a brew and my foot on a chair
Wonder what you're doin', Hell I don't care
Cause this is how I was meant to live my life
Chorus
Now I got my Freedom, Freedom
Nobody to tell me what to do
Yeah, I got my Freedom, Oh Freedom
Since I said goodbye to you
So if you want to know where to find me
Don't waste your time cause I'll be runnin' free
I'll have my arm around the waist of a pretty young thing
Might be in Texas or Wyoming
Wherever it is, You know I'll be goin' in style
Chorus
Now I got my Freedom, Freedom
Nobody to tell me what to do
Yeah, I got my Freedom, Oh Freedom
Since I said goodbye to you
Goodbye to you girl, Goodbye to you
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Goodbye to you
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011
BEST THING THAT NEVER HAPPENED TO ME
(Written by John Waters)
There was always something about you, I couldn't pin it down
But I thought about how it could be
If you & I were together, Walkin' hand in hand
But it was a dream because you weren't free
Maybe there's a chance that we can go back
And start all over again
You were my best friend's girl, He had stolen your heart
I saw the love when you looked in his eyes
And to tell you the truth, I was jealous of him
I guess it really wasn't a surprise
Maybe there's a chance that we can go back
And start all over again
Chorus
Is there a place in your heart that could ever be mine
Is there a place in your life for a guy who keeps tryin'
Even after all these years, One thing is easy to see
You're the best thing that never happened to me
The world keeps on spinnin', People come and go,
Paths can cross again
Now it's you and me, We're right here and now
Let's fix that mistake we made way back then
Maybe there's a chance that we can go back
And start all over again
Chorus
Is there a place in your heart that could ever be mine
Is there a place in your life for a guy who keeps tryin'
Even after all these years, One thing is easy to see
You're the best thing that never happened to me
Maybe there's a chance that we can go back
And start all over again
Is there a place in your heart that could ever be mine
Is there a place in your life for a guy who keeps tryin'
Even after all these years, One thing is easy to see....
I know there's a chance, I know that we can go back
And start all over again
I see that place in your heart and I know that it's mine
I see that place in your life for this guy who kept on tryin'
Even after all these years, One thing is easy to see
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011
END OF THE TIMES
(Written by Jimmy Kernodle)
If you're livin' in the shadows, Step into the light
Let the love shine in your heart, Have a smile of life
Find forgiveness in every part of your life
Make some changes, Let's do what is right
Be receptive, Don't leave your ghost behind
In the circle game of life, Many fall behind
Reach out a hand to those in need
What's your point of view, People just want to be free
Chorus
Too busy livin' life to live, How do we justify the end
Was the race run until we fell short before we began
We sit at a different table, Looking lost again
What do we find, We're living in the end of the times
Another man's weakness makes another man strong
Wisdom of the past has taught us all along
How could we be so blind not to see
Troubles are all around us, Everyone is in need
Chorus
Too busy livin' life to live, How do we justify the end
Was the race run until we fell short before we began
We sit at a different table, Looking lost again
What do we find, We're living in the end of the times
We're caught in a landslide, Can't catch our breaths
With all the troubles today, We break even at best
Look all around you, Tell me what do you see
We're in the last days, my friend, No one here is free
Chorus
Too busy livin' life to live, How do we justify the end
Was the race run until we fell short before we began
We sit at a different table, Looking lost again
What do we find, We're living in the end of the times
Copyright, See the Light Productions, 2011
THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
(Written by John Waters, John Gincott, Jimmy Kernodle)
I was just 15 years old when I first saw her
She was a lonely lady, The wife of a lawyer
She taught me all the things I did not need to know
She showed me the way she wanted me to go
Chorus
But that was then, this is now
I didn't know then what I know now
The lessons I learned, I leanred well, and how
That was then and this is now, That was then and this is now
I turned 25 sittin' in prison
I was thinkin' about all the good things that I was missin'
I was just hungry, That's why I took that money
But I did 3 years hard time, Ain't life funny
Chorus
But that was then, this is now
I didn't know then what I know now
The lessons I learned, I leanred well, and how
That was then and this is now, That was then and this is now
Now I'm a little older and a little bit wiser
I have learned to take my life a little bit lighter
I have searched my soul and I reached higher
HE made me a better man when HE took me through that fire
Chorus
But that was then, this is now
I didn't know then what I know now
The lessons I learned, I leanred well, and how
That was then and this is now, That was then and this is now
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music / See the Light Productions, 2010
UNLEASHED
(Written by John Waters)
We're crawlin' on the tour bus headed out to the west coat
Gonna play this here guitar, Maybe try to be a star, Make it if we're good enough
We'll rock out the big crowds when we turn it way up loud
We'll all have a good time, Even try to make it rhyme, And spread a little joy around
Hey, that's what it's all about
Chorus
Why we all get Unleashed, Yeah we all get Unleashed
Lay your worries all aside, Come with us, We'll take you on this ride
And we'll all get Unleashed, Yeah we're gonna get Unleashed
It's rock 'n roll to the core when the people yell for more
That's what it's all about...why we all get Unleashed
Well, we're gonna make a record, Maybe then we'll make a second one
We'll all make a buck or two, That's what we're gonna do,
And try to get a little better
Then we'll do it all again, Come back to where it all began
Doin' what we really love rockin' in the little clubs
Just tryin' to be a kick-ass band
Hey, that's what it's all about
Chorus
Why we all get Unleashed, Yeah we all get Unleashed
Lay your worries all aside, Come with us, We'll take you on this ride
And we'll all get Unleashed, Yeah we're gonna get Unleashed
It's rock 'n roll to the core when the people yell for more
That's what it's all about...why we all get Unleashed
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2010
THE SHOW CLOSE
(Written by John Waters)
Well, now it's over, They turned out the lights
We gave it our all tonight
But we want to thank you, We want you to know
YOU'RE THE REASON WE PUT ON THE SHOW!!!!!
Copyright, Cotton Gin Music, 2011