Protocol of Forgotten Frequencies

[verse]
Packed my old guitar, got ready to fly
They said, “good luck, my friend” and said goodbye (goodbye)
I left with memories, good times behind
With friends I believed were one of a kind

[verse]
Friday nights drinking down at the bar
Smoking cigarettes, shooting pool in the dark (in the dark)
Talking shit, driving way too fast
Thinking I was tough… thinking I’d last

[Chorus]
Time is funny when I look back on mine
How could I stay, clockin’ nine to five?
Staying in one place just ain’t my style
It’s a big world, and I’m here a short while

[verse]
Working the night shift in a print shop grind
Wondering if there’s something more I should find (what will I find?)
Everyone else seemed content in that life
But I felt the pull… like I had to try

[verse]
There was a time when 9 to 5 felt right
But something kept pulling, my spring was getting tight
I knew it was there, somewhere in sight (outa sight!)
Gonna chase it down now, and it’ll be alright!

[Chorus]
Time is funny when I look back on mine
How could I stay, clockin’ nine to five?
Staying in one place just ain’t my style
It’s a big world, and I’m here a short while

[Bridge]
When I left, they all stayed behind
Never really tried… never changed their minds
I don’t know why, I just know I had to go
There’s a different road calling me down below

[verse]
Driving alone on a highway one day (what a day!)
Thinking about why I was heading this way
I looked to the sky, something shifted inside (inside)
Like a voice said, “now’s your time, time to fly” (let’s fly!!!)

[verse]
They said, “you won’t make it… you’ll be back”
Never to my face. Years later I heard that
They faded away like smoke from a stack
I saved them a place… but they never came back (not ever!)

[Chorus]
Time is funny when I look back on mine
How could I stay, clockin’ nine to five?
Staying in one place just ain’t my style
It’s a big world, and I’m here a short while

Taking me back to my early days
I wonder how I made it through my crazy ways
Smoking and a toking, drinking up the pain
Woman after woman, but the same refrain

The 80s and the 90s tried to sweep it all away
But the ghost of who I was keeps pulling me back to stay

One thing I know for sure
I don’t wanna be lonely… no more.

Now I’ve come down, calmed down, counted up the cost
Staring at the wreckage of everything I lost
Pour another whiskey, chase it down with gin
Watch the wheel keep turning, starting up again

There must be something more than chasing down the win
Without a face of fake smiles and a plate full of sin!

One thing I know for sure
I don’t wanna be lonely… no more.

The machine keeps grinding, never lets you rest
Pushed me to the limit, put me to the test
Iron in the fire, smoke behind my eyes
Living in a town full of crazy lies

Every scar I carry is a lesson from the fall
Thought I’d hit the bottom – when love broke down the wall

One thing I know for sure
I don’t wanna be lonely… no more.

Now the cloudy days are gone
And suddenly less feels like more
When you’re near me I know for sure
I’ll never be lonely no more!

I’ve been through the fire, walked out through the ash
Traded all that thunder for something built to last
The noise has gone quiet, the static’s fading out
I finally know what living is about

No use looking back on those desperate days
The man that I’ve become burned away the haze

One thing I know for sure
I won’t be lonely… no more!

You came into my life, out of the blue
You didn’t like it, you hid in your room
Nothin to say, get outa my way, make some room
I’m goin my own way, I got nothing to say, to you

And she said…Ahhh

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

Now that it’s time, to go for a ride
Ain’t it funny, how the feelin subsides
The black cloud of doom turns to grey for a while
Another con on the way, here it comes with a smile

There’s something inside, you gotta hide, a great big wall
Gotta lot to say, so much on your mind and then you fall
It’s your time just like it was mine, cause after all
You gonna lose your mind, if you bangin your head on the wall

And she said…Ahhh

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone
Leave me alone, You just don’t get it!
Leave me alone

It’s clear to me
When you look around you’ll see
Smiling faces
But we all disagree

and round and round and round and round we go

But deep inside
There’s nowhere to hide
From the truth that was a lie
We’ve been taken for a ride

We’re all the same
Working hard, Playin the game
My tears are raining
On everyone’s parade

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

It’s Plain to See
When you look around you’ll see
We love, we want, we feel
We just want to be

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

and round and round and round and round we go
and round and round and round and round we go

But deep inside
There’s nowhere to hide
From the truth that was a lie
We’ve been taken for a ride

and round and round and round and round we go (where do we go?!)
and round and round and round and round we go
and where we’re going, nobody knows

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

He’ll inject you with his serum
With a smile as you cry
No way out now
No matter how hard you try

Symbols abound
Everywhere I turn
He tries his tricks
Until you burn

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin n pumpin!
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

If we all pull together
And read between the lines
Our collective energy
Will tear down the blinds!

Look out! He’s coming!

What’s good is bad
What’s bad is good
He twists the truth
Like he knew that he could

It’s upside down
When it’s right side up
He’ll drain you dry
From a poisoned cup

It’s left when it’s right
It’s right when it’s wrong
But we see through his game
And we’ve known all along

The Devil is coming
You better step aside
My heart keeps drummin n pumpin!
But, there’s nowhere to hide
Cause The Devil is coming!

We won’t bow to the darkness
We’ll stand in the light
The truth is our weapon
And together we fight

So open your eyes now
Don’t believe every word
We’re done being silent
Let your voice be heard!
Cause The Devil is coming!

I’m walking down this dusty road
With a heavy heart and a lighter load
The sun is setting in the west
And I’m just looking for a place to rest

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

I’ve seen the world and I’ve seen the sights
I’ve lived through the darkest of nights
But now I’m here and I’m standing tall
And I’m never gonna let myself fall

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

Oh the wind is blowing through the trees
And I’m feeling like I’m finally free
No more worries no more pain
Just the sound of the falling rain

I blame you for knowin’
Everything I’m thinkin’
You called me just to say
The words I wanted to say

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

You never miss a beat
When my thoughts go astray
You stay and tease me softly
And chase my clouds away

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

I blame you for laughin’
When I feel like I could fall
You lift me up so high
And I can’t help but love it all

Now that you’re here with me
Life keeps getting better!

I blame you
For making me smile this way
I blame you
For showing love in every way
I blame you
For seein’ right through me
I blame you
For showin’ me the way

Yeah, I blame you

I am not happy, I am not free
Gonna break these chains that are binding me
I am not happy free, I am not free
Will I ever be?
Will I ever be?

I feel my heart race
I feel myself running
I feel my pockets
I’m looking for money

A stranger in the night
What will happen to me
I dream of happiness
But why can’t I be?
But why can’t I be?

I pretend I’m not alone
I pretend I am back at home

I’m gonna cut loose
Gotta get away clean
Help me escape
From my captivity

I cry when I rise
Water surrounding me
Now I understand
It’s not up to me
Will it ever be?

I wake up dreaming
I cannot sleep
I reach out to touch it
But it escapes me

I hope for another
Opportunity
Because I’m not happy
I am not free
I am not free

I am not free
How can I every be
I am not free
I am not free

The Minstrel rides
Chasing peace through the night
There’s a road that leads to forgiveness
He’s sure gonna find it alright
Till then he rides with the ghosts (beside him)
Till the morning brings the day light

Sunrise paints the dew
Something grand, wild and new
So he tips his hat and moves along
But the shadows pull like they always do
Like a broken prayer or a half-sung song

But every soul he touches, wants to sing along (hey!)

Every town’s got a door that’s been shut too long
Every heart’s got a place where the hurt’s gone wrong
But the good news is the Minstrel still sings his song
And everybody’s invited to sing along (come on!)

Na na na na… na na na na na (everybody!)
Na na na na… (hey!) na na na na na

He’s just passing through, and he changes the air
Leaves a little light hanging everywhere
Like a spark that keeps broken hearts alive
And he rides on, cause his music will survive

The Minstrel wanders, taking it all in
With miles behind him, his breath is the wind
That carries his music to lands far and wide
You’ll hear him coming and you’ll feel alive

It keeps him going, cause his music will survive

Every town’s got a door that’s been shut too long
Every heart’s got a place where the hurt’s gone wrong
But the good news is the Minstrel still sings his song
And everybody’s invited to sing along (everybody sing!)

Na na na na… na na na na na (everybody come on!)

Batter Up! Yea! Yea!
Swing now or I’ll take your life
Batter Up! Yea! Yea!
Play the game and you might survive
Batter Up! Batter Up!

Put your money where your mouth is.
Take a cut just like the masses.
Jump right in and take your chances.
We’ll show you just what real romance is.

The man will come and take you away
And make you feel like it’s just another day
And when you wake up, you’ll realize
They’re gonna cut you, right down to size
Batter Up!

They made me think that it’s not worth a try.
But then it hit me, it’s all just a lie!

Media stories filled with fear
You’re gonna suffer, the end is near
What can I do? Let me protect you dear!
I can help, my voice is loud and clear!

I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be
The way they say, you think it should be
The truth is somewhere between you and me
Look deep inside, and then you will see
Batter Up!

Batter Up! Batter Up!

Have a listen son – Then listen to me
Have a listen my son – Then listen to me

Play for me son, you’ve come a long way
The tunes you make will be heard some day
The smile you put on my face today
Will be heard by everyone in their special way

In the years to come, you’ll see what I mean
In the years to come, you’ll see what I mean

Sit down son, and play me a song
A little melody and a lotta heart and soul
I promise you, you’ll never go wrong
When you’re rockin on my Pa’s radio
Keep on rockin on my Pa’s radio

You sure can play son, and unlike me
The songs you play… so magically
You play that guitar son, as loud as you please
Just make sure you’re playin… in the right key!

I want you to know what it’s like to really fly
I want you to know what it’s like to really fly…high!

Play for me son, you’ve come a long way
The tunes you make, will be heard some day
And everyone that hears in their own special way
Will have the same smile you put on my face today

You played me a tune and everything was alright
You played me a tune and everything was alright

Sit down son, and play me a song
A little melody and a lotta heart and soul
I promise you, you’ll never go wrong
When you’re rockin on my Pa’s radio
Keep on rockin on my Pa’s radio

Sometimes you want
someone to show you the way
Sometimes you know
exactly what you want to say

When tomorrow means
as much as it does today
All I want to know is… if there’s another way.
Can’t You See

I want… I need…Love!
Why not..can’t I…
No matter what I say…Love!
You can’t see me…
I am… I am…
I’m not sure what Can’t You See?
All I want is… Love!
Can’t You See… Why Can’t You See me?

Sometimes I want to say…
Something perfect because, hey!
You think you know the way…
But my place is on the way…
To my place…the other way…
To my place…now Can’t You See

I want… I need…Love!
Why not..can’t I…
No matter what I say…Love!
You can’t see me…
I am… I am…
I’m not sure what Can’t You See?
All I want is… Love!
Can’t You See… Why Can’t You See me?

Can’t You See me… Love!
Oh what you’ve done to me
Why Can’t You See? Love!
and what you’ve done to me
Can’t You See … Love!

Can’t You See me… Love!
Oh what you’ve done to me
Why Can’t You See? Love!
and what you’ve done to me
Can’t You See … Love!

The one that I am with you
The one that I am
The one that will comfort you
You know who I am

The days that you spend with me
The one that I am
When I look in those big brown eyes
You know who I am

All we need to do is say
I love you

Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
Baby, I love you,
The one that I am

Sometimes I wonder how
The one that I am
Is the one that you love and how
You know who I am

All we need to do is say
I love you

Time keeps moving on
We keep rollin on…too
Our love grows stronger
A bond to hold on…to
The one that I am
Is the one that loves you!

Pretty lady looking so fine (so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)
Pretty lady wish you were mine (Aaa so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by

When I saw your face… (wow)… for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

Pretty lady looking so fine (so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)
Pretty lady wish you were mine (Aaa so fine)
Pretty lady don’t pass me by

When I saw your face… (wow) for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

When I saw your face… (wow)
for the first time
I wanted a piece… (a piece)
A piece of your mind… (you make me so high)

Pretty lady…(looking so fine)
Pretty lady…(you make me so high)
Pretty lady…(wish you were mine)
Pretty lady…(don’t pass me by)
don’t pass me by (wish you were mine)
don’t pass me by (don’t pass me by)

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