BLINK LYRICS
1. Blink
I am naked in the water floating around
And my feet feel like they’ll never touch the ground
We just smoked a joint, and we’re all alright
I am lying in a hammock in a place I love
In mexico , with all the stars above
And everything’s perfect tonight
And then I blink, and I wake up driving a minivan
And it’s too nice to go to school today
So let’s cut class and run away
And grab our friends and go to the park
And it’s so nice just being here
With all our friends, all so near
And we can just hang around until way after dark
And then I blink, and I wake up driving a minivan
It’s true what they say, that life goes by so fast
Seems like just yesterday, but that was all in the past
But then I blink, and I wake up driving a minivan..
..But there are two little boys in the back of this car
and for them I would drive as far
as the end of the earth, I would for them
And we can still get naked and go to the beach
and my memories are within reach
and I’m making new memories with them
So we’ll go. and we’ll drive together in our minivan
© 2012 Bergin O’Malley
2. Dishes
When I first met you , you used to do the dishes
When I first met you, you couldn’t stop kissing me
When I first met you ,you’d listen to my wishes
Made me feel that there was no one else but me
It’s funny the longer you love someone, the less you do
it’s funny because you’d think the opposite would be true
It’s funny that it’s not funny at all that I do find myself here
When I first met you, we used to talk for hours
Staying up all night, we had so much to share
When I first met you, you used to buy me flowers
But now my empty vase just sits there
It’s funny the longer you love someone..
When I first met you, we used to cook together
You would chop and I would stir with such glee
But now it seems that we have hit our stormy weather
I look around, there’s no one to be found, it’s just little me
It’s funny the longer you love someone …
3. Lou Reed
I was so sad to hear Lou Reed had died
It’s funny because it made me think of you
And all those years I had to try
Not to think of you
Every time I’d hear your name
Every time I’d smell your cologne
Or walk by the diner where we ate
I was not alone
Because the memory of you lingered
Far longer than I’d asked it to
My heart was wrapped around your finger
But now that’s a memory too
Every time I’d hear that song
About the halloween parade
I could hear you singing along
And I was not alone
Because the memory of you lingered ….
It’s funny that our love didn’t ‘even last that long
But those memories and your hold on me , well that was pretty strong
BUt I guess when you’re young, you just think love will go on and on
You love the guy, you love the band and how could it go wrong?
I’m listening to The Velvet Underground now
The music is mine once again
If i could go back to my younger self somehow
I’d say “all you need is time, my friend”
Because the memories won’t always linger
You’ll love again and you’ll lose again too
And then you’ll give your heart and get a ring on your finger
And those memories just become part of you
4. Remember Me
Remember me
Even when you forget
Remember me
When you’re feeling low
Remember me
Without regret
Oh, just remember me
Remember me
Even when you’re not yourself
Remember me
When you gaze at the books up on your shelf
Remember me
When you’re feeling lost
Oh, just remember me
Remember me
Remember the night you met your true love
And the hours we’d play catch with that beat up baseball glove
Or listening to the games on the radio
Just remember me
remember me
There are many things that you can forget:
Greed, hate, fear, loss and regret
But in the end there is just love and family
So please, please remember me
remember me
Remember that you live on in me
You made me who I am, for all the world to see
And I will share our story
And they’ll remember me
7. In a Moment
He was there to cheer his dad across the finishing line
Standing with his mom, bursting with pride
But on that Boston day, those men took that away
Lives, love, innocence,
Forever changed
In a moment, things can change
The phone is ringing it’s the doctor on the line
He says “I am so very sorry, but you don’t have much time,
So love the ones you love, let them know..
And all of the rest… just let it all go.”
In a moment, things can change
She’d always thought he was the one
And then they made their vows
They’d always had such fun, but they made it here somehow
Fighting, screaming, calling these names
She points to the door
She knows her life won’t be the same
In a moment, things can change
So, be with me,
Look at all there is to see
I don’t know why things change but they do
And I know that we have this moment… right now
She had a life inside of her, and then it stopped
She was aching to be a mother, but she can’t turn back the clock
Her husband doesn’t know what he should do
He says “babe, i love you so, and i know we’ll make it through”
‘cause in a moment, things can change
In a moment things can change
Be with me…. in this moment… Be with me… right now
10. The Men Will Talk to Me
I have traveled many miles
I have heard many tales
And even with the passage of time
The memory never fails
So I will write down these words
Guard them as if they were my own..
… Oh, the men will talk to me…
I have given up the gun
But never the fight
For the weapon I choose now
Is this pen I use to write
And write down these words I will
With my wounded, aging hand
… Oh, the men will talk to me…
These are our stories
Our stories to share
Of loss and glory
Our cross to bare
These are our stories
And the stories must be told
… Oh, the men will talk to me…
These are my brothers and honor them I must, I must
And to these irregular ears, they can freely state and trust
The blood we shed is thicker than blood and the ties that bind us can’t be broken
The men will talk to me
13. Will You Be There
Some folks in Washington they know best
Making all the choices for all the rest
They’ve got Jesus on their side,
And all these laws to write
Well, i’ve just got one small request:
Will you be there through the night feeds?
Will you be there when the teddy bear gets lost?
Will you help us with all the bedtime books to read?
Will you help us with all the extra cost?
And I’m sure these folks they mean well
But with all of the judging, it’s hard to tell
But I’ve got love on my side
And I’m not going to hide
This is my story to tell:
I’m a mom and I love my two little boys
And they bring to my life so much joy
But this is our family: my boys, my man and me
And it’s not up to you to decide
Will you be there to cheer at the soccer games?
Stand in the rain and console if the game is lost ?
Will you join the PTA? watch the kids don’t go astray?
Will you help us with all the extra cost?
It doesn’t matter if I’m rich or poor
It’s up to me and I’ve never been here before
This could be you, so just mind what you’re fighting for
You say it’s about “life”
But it’s a lifetime, it’s a lifetime
And I’m lucky that I live where I do
The choice was up to me and not up to you
Because for me, I know what’s best
So don’t put my family to the test,
I would never do that to you
Will you be there to soothe the heartaches?
Just be there when they feel just a little lost?
Will you help to explain
That that they’ll feel joy and feel pain?
Will you help us with all the extra cost?
It doesn’t matter if I’m rich or poor...
5. I don't want to break your heart
I don’t wanna break your heart tonight
I just wanna get chinese and pretend we’re alright
I don’t want you to hold my hand
Or try to understand
No, I don’t want that tonight
I don’t wanna break your heart tonight
I just wanna take it easy , just kick back and watch tv
I dont want to see you cry
I don’t want you to ask me “why?”
No, I don’t want that tonight
I don’t wanna break your heart tonight
So let's just sit on the couch and try not to fight
I don’t want you to scream
Or tell me i'm mean
I dont want you to say “it’ll all be ok”
Or kiss my face
Or leave in disgrace
I dont want you to hate me
Or berate me
No, I don’t want that tonight
I just wanna curl up and be your girl tonight
I just wanna make love
Put down the fighting glove tonight
‘cause we have had good times
And if I could, I would rewind
Oh, but I can’t tonight
I don’t wanna break your heart tonight
Or rip you apart or give you a fright
I don’t want lessons learned,
Or watch you get burned
Trying to act tough
I know this is rough
And we wake up tomorrow
full of sorrow
As you try to explain
We could start over again
No, i don’t want that tonight
But there’s never a good time
And i know i’m not unkind
So I’ll just do it tonight
8. Who Knew
Who knew I’d be a country girl and you’d be a country boy
Who knew?
Who knew the beach could be so fun
And it’s not scary to find “the one”
Who knew
I wouldn’t want it any other way
So let’s here forever stay
And celebrate every birthday
Who knew we’d have two little boys
In an old house full of toys
Who knew
And celebrate birthdays here
And decorate the christmas tree every year
Who knew
I wouldn’t want it any other way …..
Who knew the quiet life could be loud
That a parent could feel so proud
Who knew
Who knew we’d walk around in the woods
Come home, light our fire just because we could
Who knew
I don’t miss the city lights
Our stars are plenty bright
I don’t miss the city lights
Our stars are plenty bright
Up in the sky
I wouldn’t want it any other way
11. Stonington
The fishing boats go out, the foghorn blows
Walk down the street, you’ll see someone you know
Stop by Toms for candy or the news
So happy to be …
...In stonington.. our village by the sea
Our fire trucks, and our library
Climb the lighthouse and you will see Sandy point and all the boats
So happy to be…
...In stonington ... our village by the sea
The farmers market at the docks or the mill
Grab a seat at Water Street and watch the room fill
With your friends old and new
So happy to be…
..In stonington.. our village by the sea
When you come to our town, well you gotta slow down
Like the salt in the air, you’ll want to hang around
For a sunset, a friend or a view:
The stars in the sky or the waves on the sea
Either way, you’re just happy to be...
...In stonington ….our village by the sea
The Merrill house and the Barber Shops
The Holy Ghost and Skippers Dock
church bells ring, trains zoom by
...in Stonington …
Pancakes from noahs, and Dinner at zacks
Pizza from the Palace, the train tracks
the cannons in the square that kept us free
so happy to be
..In Stonington….our village by the sea
home to you and me ….so happy to be in our village by the sea
14. I've Got Heart
I’ve got eyes.. so I can see
I’ve got ears...so I can hear
I’ve got a heart.. so I can love you
I’ve got hands...to wave around
I’ve got feet...to dance on the ground
I’ve got a heart..so I can love you
I’ve got a nose...so I can smell
I’ve got a mouth.. with stories to tell
I’ve got a heart.. so I can love you
So I can love you
So lucky to love you
Oh and I do!
6. Mmm Good
The sky is blue and the sun is shining
Through these big tall trees in this beautiful wood
My hair is wet ‘cause I’ve just been swimmin’
And my belly’s full, and I feel..
...Mmm good… Mmm good...Mmm good
Songs in my head and my hands won’t stop playin’
Words on my page, and I feel understood
Circle of song, it feels kinda like prayin’
And I’m sitting here, and I feel…
...Mmm good… Mmm good...Mmm good
And I wish you could be here to see me
To hear the songs and the acorns fall
The sturgeon on the cove, the muffins on the stove,
..but with you here, I might not see it all
The songs are still comin’ but soon I’ll be leavin’
Back to our village, and our neighborhood
To the boys and the noise and all of the gigglin’
In our home.. it will be..
...Mmm good… Mmm good...Mmm good
9. My Home
It's raining on the fourth of July
I'm far away from apple pie
Or a Brooklyn rooftop with a view
I'm far away from it all, but I'm close to you
You are my home,
My family
Wherever you roam
You know I'll be
With you, I share my dreams, my life
I'm so excited to be your wife
And to love you til the day that I die
We'll celebrate the fourth of July
You are my home...
Day of independence,
And I've never felt so free
To imagine with someone
The life we'd like to lead.
And I've never felt love like this before,
I can't believe I'm gonna love you more and more and more
You are my home...
12. The One For Me
I don’t know why I didn’t go...on believing
I don’t know why I didn't show...my feelings
I dont know why i didn't see...you were the one for me...I was the one for you
I dont know why I didn't dare..to even try
Pretended i didn't care...when we said goodbye
I dont know why I didn't say ...you were the one for me..I was the one for you
You were the one, you were the one for me..I was the one, I was the one..for you
I dont know why I was so scared...to give you my heart
Felt so unprepared...right from the start
I don’t know how I couldn’t see you were the one for me...I was the one for you…
You were the one, you were the one for me..I was the one, I was the one..for you
Time will tell but time can tease
Time was meant to put me at ease
But time’s been cruel and not treated me well
As far as I can see...you’re still the one for me... I am the one for you..
I don't know how I can’t still go...on believing
I wish I could just show...my feelings
It’s so clear to see ...you are the one for me...I am the one for you
You are the one, you are the one for me...I am the one , I am the one for you…