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Life Of A Building Downtown

by CA Smith

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Life Of A Building Downtown 02:33
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They built me up like a stack of cups Brick by brick With a box that goes up and down In case you need a lift They filled me up at infancy No time to be confused Thought hard at work I must admit I like being used I heard it told when thing are old “Just tear the whole thing down” But there I was and here I am A building downtown As time goes by business moves on The visits less and less I’ve heard they’ve made another one And I start to feel a mess I new it was bad when people left And found a new place I never thought they’d nail these boards Across my face When things are new and shiny People come from all around But look at me I’m not a pretty Building downtown Now it’s been years since I was born Seems more since I fell ill Almost gave up and now I’ve found There is hope for me still People struggled just like me And I’m inexpensive They bought me, cared- and fixed up A place where they can live They say that one man’s rubbish Is a treasure if it’s found By a person who has a dream And wants to live downtown I hope you remember the good When the bad comes back around And I am able to remain A building downtown
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Son Of A Gun 02:44
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Martha had eyes A deep shade of blue. Unfortunately, that’s The way she felt too. She was a friend To me and to you. Admired but always so tired. Scott wasn’t sure Why he felt so sad. Surely these thoughts Aren’t meant to be had. When the feeling started, Thought it was a fad. I guess he’ll never know. Steve said, “Don’t sweat You’ll beat it I bet.” Ali said, “Pet, It’s normal, don’t fret.” Paul said, “That’s life. You’ll find a new wife.” Mum said, “It’s fine, You’ll get back in line.” Dad said, “Don’t wine, It’s a matter of time.” Grandma said, “Why? You’re such a great guy!” Gordon was good. He also was kind. He wanted to see it But he was blind. His friends and his folks Couldn’t see the signs. Hindsight is a son of a gun.
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Best I Can Be 03:59
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I took a risk when courting you And I always told the truth But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you You made me see the best in me I know you saw it too But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you I felt indestructible I could do anything The only thing I couldn’t do Is make you wear my ring You warned it would end poorly You were right, the blues I sing And I remember You said, “no” You weren’t ready for love I thought I’d prove you wrong And never let you go Now it’s been so long You have me beat But you have made me strong And you won’t see The best I can be I always looked my best And only spoke when spoken to But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you You made me think I was bright In turn, I offered proof But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you You made me see the light in me I believed you when I said “Anything is possible Just don’t ask me to wed” I knew this day would come But now while we were sharing A bed together You said, “no” You weren’t ready for love I thought I’d prove you wrong And never let you go Now it’s been so long You have me beat But you have made me strong And you won’t see The best I can be I moved across the world for you Because I said I’d do But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you I’d do anything asked of me If you had told me to But I guess my best Wasn’t good enough for you The best gift you had given me Was one of self-esteem I knew how good a man could feel When you had chosen me My next lover has her work Cut out for her until then I’ll be lonely You said, “no” You weren’t ready for love I thought I’d prove you wrong And never let you go Now it’s been so long You have me beat But you have made me strong And you won’t see The best I can be
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God Is Not My Friend 02:17
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God is not my friend He is nothing but trouble He borrows more than I can lend And then he’ll ask for double He never writes an IOU Just trust him til your days are through I’ll get no payback in the end Cos God is not my friend God acts in spite Alleges he is perfect His actions aren’t that nice And claims they all are a test He acts like such a hypocrite While making little children sick Praise his majesty and might God acts in spite God’s out to make you mad He teases and he taunts you You know he will just laugh When you give him what he wants You know he’s out there seeking fame When people kill in his name I say it and I’m sad God’s out to make you mad God is jealous and weak He’ll do things to confuse you I never hear him speak He’ll bring you down to hurt you His only voice is human sound And if I’m wrong then strike me down His agenda is incomplete God is jealous and weak I get no payback in the end Cos God is not my friend
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We're All Gonna Die 03:38
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We’re all going to die It ain't no lie You will have to make due With the rest of your life A man in the sky doesn’t keep me in line I am able to make up my own mind and there Is no master plan, no heaven, no holy land It may cause you sorrow There is no tomorrow We’re all going to die It ain't no lie You will have to make due With the rest of your life When you feel you’re close to death straight from birth A tune in your head tells you what life is really worth Your existence is something you own When you are buried you’re buried alone We’re all going to die It ain't no lie You will have to make due With the rest of your life Know your words when you sing your song Your loved ones will sing it long after you’re gone Just a look and you won’t be surprised Your ideas live on in young peoples’ eyes
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Getting Old 02:03
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When I was teased in school My folks said, “Someday you’ll See the unimportance these Early young years hold” Now when I look back I see they were correct My life is fine I don’t mind getting old I worked hard while you were having fun Now that we are grown check out who won Saw you the other day You act like we were mates You reminisce Like school days were so gold I guess that was your prime Luckily not mine And that is why I don’t mind getting old Looking back I find myself amazed You peeked so early back in our young days It’s easy to see Two thumbs in front of me I’ve aged like wine I don’t mind getting old The future is mine I don’t mind getting old Hooray for time I don’t mind getting old
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Grandad Is Sleeping 02:26
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Grandad is sleeping and he won’t get up His eyes won’t open, it seems they’re stuck No matter what I do his eyes remain closed When you get older it’s tiring I suppose Grandad is sleeping for too long a time I’ll give him to ten and I’m almost at nine I gave him a tickle, I thought it might help He is good at pretending my fingers aren’t felt Grandad is sleeping and he will not move I hope he stops playing this game pretty soon His bottle of candies are almost empty I wish that he had thought to share them with me There is some more water he has left in his cup Grandad is sleeping and he won’t get up
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Picking On Me 02:54
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Why is everybody always picking on me? Is this the way it’s supposed to be? You would be surprised at things You'll think of doing When everyone's always picking on you I thought childhood was just a growing thing You start out small and turn into something My friends said, "Relax, sorrow is just a phase One day life will catch you amazed." Why is everybody always picking on me? Is this the way it’s supposed to be? You would be surprised at things You'll think of doing When everyone's always picking on you I moved back in with my parents I have no cash so can't afford rent Give up before I try I'll get the same outcome What's the point of life If it's no fun Why is everybody always picking on me? Is this the way it’s supposed to be? You would be surprised at things You'll think of doing When everyone's always picking on you Got some dreams but have no know how Success would have found me by now I'd try but fear what they would say If I'm no good I raise the chance To be misunderstood Why is everybody always picking on me? Is this the way it’s supposed to be? You would be surprised at things You'll think of doing When everyone's always picking on you
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Happy Birthday (To Me) 02:49
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Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me I love my Grandpa For taking off his thumb And putting it back on again For me He punched sharks in the teeth We all like having fun But when your time is done You hope you figure it out Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me I love little baby brothers For kissing and Taking by the hand Take them to the beach And watch them eat sand We all like having fun But when your time is done You hope you figure it out Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me I love my baby For keeping me in line I tell her all the time That I love her And I'll say it again I love you We all like having fun But when your time is done You hope you figure it out
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City Life/ Ontario 04:39
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This city life is gonna bring me down The long buses and the fast trains Will slowly drive us all insane I need to find a place where no one sounds This city life makes me something I’m not Time is quick and life is fast And bound to cause a heart attack This city life never ceases or stops This city life will be the end of me The constant bills and rent that’s high Will make you run until you die The city wins the battle finally Ontario I’m coming home Where we can roam And children grow I miss the snow Where I was born Ontario

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After 20 years of writing songs, I've learned to let the songs speak for themselves. Enjoy. Love, CA

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released August 22, 2015

Produced by Glover, Charles Watson and CA Smith at Tesla Studios. Mastered by Mike Timm.

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I was Mayor McCa. Now I'm myself. Writing as honestly as I can.

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