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Morning
03:52
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morning words and music by Rob Birdwell
don’t know what you are going through
don’t know what to say
if I recall from times before
it won’t always be this way
there’s a dark cloud ain’t no doubt
but it won’t last forever
and I know it’s not easy
holding on through the stormy weather
chorus:
hold on till the morning
give yourself some space and time
hold on till the morning
it will all be clear
when the sun is shining bright
going down that lonely road
don’t go silently
‘cause a new day will be coming
to set your spirit free
there’s a dark cloud no one can deny
but it won’t last forever
and I know it’s not easy
holding on through the stormy weather
choruses…
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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2. |
Punkie and the Spitfires
06:05
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Punkie and the Spitfires words and music by Rob Birdwell
she was a young woman
living in dystopian times
fighting “The Forces”
any way that she could
she got a secret-coded message
from her grandfather who
had been in hiding
since the “Night of the Wood”
at the rendez-vous location
he gave her information
of the Phase Three
Resistance plan
there was a cache of munitions
for radical musicians
to fight and form
the ultimate band
Punkie learned to play
on her grandfather’s custom strat
joined by Coco and Luana
endless nights they slayed
those serpentine attacks
fury pouring down like rain...
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning hot molten metal tonight
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning on and on and on
Punkie and the Spitfires
lighting it up
they gonna give you a fight boi
Punkie and the Spitfires…
there was talk in the council
of rebellion and scoundrels
causing citizens
to rumble and scream
the last thing they needed
was to crack
and be defeated
by a Punkie-Spitfire team
meanwhile the word was on the wire
of a rebel band on fire
with a hyper-sonic
victory plan
and though they knew a lot about ‘em
the council couldn’t stop ‘em
they were helpless
when the music began
Punkie made her way
through every desperate town
joined by Coco and Luana
underground they played
their fiery rebel sound
thunder roaring through the pain...
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning hot molten metal tonight
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning on and on and on
Punkie and the Spitfires
lighting it up
they gonna give you a fight boi
Punkie and the Spitfires…
there were major celebrations
for the slew of liberations
all the people glad to be free
some thought without a villain terror
they would never stay together
and “The Flames” would be history
but never fear a bit for Punkie
as she kept it hot and funky
with her Spitfires close at hand
they were the talk of generations
endless love and veneration
for this three-piece ultimate band
Punkie learned to play
on her grandfather’s custom strat
joined by Coco and Luana
endless nights they slayed
those serpentine attacks
fury pouring down like rain...
Punkie and the Spitfires
ou ou ou...ou ou...
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning on and on and on
Punkie and the Spitfires
ou ou ou...ou ou...
Punkie and the Spitfires
burning on and on and on
Punkie and the Spitfires
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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3. |
So Lost
04:32
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so lost words and music by Rob Birdwell
I can almost feel your love
I can almost feel
I can almost feel your love
I can almost feel…
I feel so lost
like I’m going through motions all the time
I feel so lost
like the only way to hold you is in my mind
will I go blind?
you activate my imagination
but all I feel is a simulation
wondering if the bird I’m building is gonna fly
now I’m left with my heart in my hand
a lonely sailor on the sea, a one-man band
oh tell me I’m a fool or show me that you understand (I’m so lost...)
I can almost feel your love
I can almost feel
I can almost feel your love
I can almost feel…
I feel so lost
like the cake I baked got left out in the rain
I feel so lost
like I’ll never see your smiling face again
must I pretend?
you activate my imagination
but all I feel is a simulation
wondering if the bird I’m building is gonna fly
now I’m left with my heart in my hand
a lonely sailor on the sea, a one-man band
oh tell me I’m a fool or show me that you understand (I’m so lost...)
I can almost feel your love
I can almost feel…
I feel so lost...
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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4. |
Surrounded
02:15
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surrounded words and music by Rob Birdwell
as I fall through time
and while away these days
wistful thoughts arise
then drift upon the haze
of my mind
and all those dreams we left behind
further on I slip
to memories of you
words I meant to say
then suddenly withdrew
“I love your smile”
and how your spindrift eyes
would shine
chorus:
I know, I know, I know
I don't know anything at all
I see the world around me
but I'm blind to all she shows
holding on, I'm holding on
while losing everything
but I feel your love
all around me
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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5. |
Quietly
04:54
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Quietly words and music by Rob Birdwell
what in the world is going on
it seems like insanity
contentious body politic
causing such grief and calamity
and why are we shouted down
by fear-driven hucksters
who don’t give a damn about people
well, I’m not going, I’m not going
I’m not going
quietly
I wanna break on free
to a higher sense of purpose
and a better way of living
I’m not going quietly
I wanna scream
but even a soft voice
is strong
when it’s joined
by millions....
we don’t need to see eye-to-eye
to come to agreement
let’s do it for humanity
let’s act like we mean it
‘cause we don’t want an empty chair
or moment of silence (no)
what we need is common sense
that’s why I’m not going, I’m not going
I’m not going
quietly
don’t ya wanna break on free
to a higher sense of purpose
and a better way of living
I’m not going quietly
I wanna scream
but even a soft voice
is strong
when it’s joined by millions....
a soft voice
is strong
when it’s joined
by millions....
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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6. |
The Hummingbird Song
04:23
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the hummingbird song words and music by Rob Birdwell
summer breeze
flowering trees
sweet nectar blossoms
hold me please
honeysuckle
red roses too
wings all a flutter
dreaming of you
love is fleeting
oh, such a bore
romance and passion
are nothing but a chore
it’s the simple things
that thrill me to the core
nobody sings
of hummingbirds
anymore
moonlight glowing
cool night breeze
here I go again
kiss me please
passionflower
morning dew
fragrant magnolia
and I love you
your seduction
leads me to yawn
moon eyes and glances
are truly woebegone
and starry nights
I’ve seen them all before
nobody sings
of hummingbirds
anymore
plain to see
my contradiction
you remain my
heart’s ambition
I’m just a fool
in love...
summer breeze
flowering trees
sweet nectar blossoms
hold me please
honeysuckle
red roses too
wings all a flutter
dreaming of you
love is fleeting
oh, it’s such a bore
romance and passion
are nothing but a chore
it’s the simple things
that thrill me to the core
nobody sings
of hummingbirds...
anymore
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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7. |
Feather
03:44
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feather words and music by Rob Birdwell
feather falling from the sky
only by chance to catch my eye
from a bird in flight now far away
to a better and brighter day
feather falling from the sky
to the earth from way up high
oh I want to be like you
and shed these heavy things
spread my beautiful wings
fly past every boundary
be just who I want to be
a spirit on the wind
free to fly and then begin
to renew the heart
and heal this soul with love
feather falling from the sky
spinning slowly in the light
like a soft and gentle lonely rain
what did you lose, what do you gain?
feather falling from the sky
from a bird now way up high
oh I want to be like you
and give back all I take
celebrate the love we make
kiss the sky
and dream the night away
like a spirit on the wind
free to fly and then begin
to renew the heart
and heal this soul with love
(instrumental)
I wanna give back all I take
celebrate the love we make
kiss the sky
and dream the night away
like a spirit on the wind
free to fly and then begin
to renew the heart
and heal this soul with love
feather falling from the sky
from a bird now way up high
oh I want to be like you
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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8. |
Fade Away
05:28
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fade away words and music by Rob Birdwell
tonight the battle rages
shimmering swords like crystal rain
brave hearts defend the castle
dragons breathe their fiery flame
the story’s far from over
fade away
to your own imagination
fade away
dream your own sweet inspiration
it’s all gonna be all right
it’s gonna be all right
it’s all gonna be all right
it’s gonna be all right
mission bells are ringing
trumpets blow a solemn call
smoke drifts upon the township
the tyrant king will surely fall
so the story goes
fade away
you need only to begin
fade away
there’s a light that shines within
it’s all gonna be all right
it’s gonna be all right
it’s all gonna be all right
it’s gonna be all right
each of us from stars up above
far from the noise and all confusion
old as old or new to the world
time’s nothing more than...
time’s nothing more than an illusion...
[trumpets!]
tonight the final battle
the kingdom’s fate is on the line
a calm before the storm
wistful dancers intertwine
the story never ends
fade away
keep some pennies in your pocket
fade away
if your heart is closed unlock it
fade away
cast your worries to the sky
fade away
if you’re sleepy close your eyes
goodnight….
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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9. |
Solid State
04:57
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Solid State words and music by Rob Birdwell
clean lines
functional in every place
a vision system that can see...
into outer space
impervious to the elements
or so it would seem
this object has capacity...
to think and dream
and there’s more than this to me
more than meets the naked eye
yes there’s more than this to me
so much more inside...
solid state
but when you shake me I break
so be careful with my heart
that’s a delicate part
solid state
but when I’m lonely I ache
and I long for true connection...
to you…
smooth planes
gather up my interface
by all appearance I am static without...
your embrace
logical and sharp
through every reasoning
with a touch of mystic cybernetic...
super glow
and there’s more than this to me
more than meets the naked eye
yes there’s more than this to me
so much more inside…
solid state
but when you shake me I break
so be careful with my heart
that’s a delicate part
solid state
but when I’m lonely I ache
and I long for true connection...
to you…
in solid state
you can cast me aside
try to reboot me
though all of my circuits have died
you can always disconnect my power supply
pure energy transducers
keep the dream alive...
and there’s more than this to me
more than meets the naked eye
yes there’s more than this to me
so much more inside...
Copyright © Rob Birdwell / Birdwell Music LLC
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Rob Birdwell Corvallis, Oregon
Rob Birdwell is a songwriter, composer, producer, and performer. He lives in Corvallis, Oregon. He sings, plays trumpet, sax, bass, piano, ukulele, and more. Thanks for listening and sharing his music!
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