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This Is The Life I Choose

by Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion

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1.
Hold On 04:22
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What did we do today When we ran out of words to say Searching fallen leaves of promises we made Dried and crumpled memories are all that remain Sifting through the pieces of another broken heart - when true love comes apart So much was said that we didn’t mean Leaving only the pain of what could have been What did we feel today As the tears trickled down with the passing of time Sifting through the pieces of another broken heart - when true love comes apart It’s a decomposing emotional earth Our spirit draws strength, to live for what it’s worth Reach out, embrace the sun Hold on when love has gone, be strong
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My Baby Told Me So 04:18
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I’m running close to the bone Can’t afford a phone Can’t pay the rent I’ll have to leave my home Hey ho, let it go Cos life is sweet, my baby told me so Got to get to me gig Can’t afford a car Can’t pay the band I hope they understand Hey ho, let it go Cos life is sweet, my baby told me so Now the blues and I We’re the best friends for sure But one of these days I’ll show them the door Hey ho, let it go Cos life is sweet, my baby told me so My baby holds me tight He treats me so well He gave me a silver coin for the wishing well Hey ho, let it go The blues have gone and left me My baby made it so
3.
People 04:07
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People are people and when they need help It doesn’t matter where they come from People are people and when they need love It doesn’t matter where they come from People oh people let us all unite It can’t be so hard to do what is right People oh people let’s plan for forever Shoulder to shoulder lets plan together Leaders oh leaders please hear our voice Harmony not discord it’s an easy choice People oh people, we’re stronger as one Common-sense not argument will get the job done People oh people let’s learn from our mistakes Kindness and forgiveness is all that it takes Our arms are open wide, our hearts are open wide Our eyes open wide, oh yeah
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Broken 05:10
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Broken, I got no more tears Broken, lost, all I got are my fears I’ve lost all hope, my life’s disappeared Somebody see me, somebody help me Just a quid and a smile, would help me get by Darkness, coldness and hunger Empty promises and a cold shoulder Oh what can I do, why should I try Would be easier just to curl up and die Just a quid and a smile, would help me get by How do I know who to trust Offering me a cup of tea and a crust Endless days and nights of despair People say they do, but they just don’t care I’m lonely, I just can’t seem to get along I’m trying, how did it all go so wrong I reach out for help, they look away I see their distain every single day But just a quid and a smile, would help me get by The Freedom of the wind ain’t what it’s cracked up to be The cold tears my face, my matted hair is changing me I was jumped on as I slept, all I got now are my coat and my shoes No more self respect, nothing more left to loose The only smile I got today was from a crisis volunteer I used to have a plan and a solid career All I get now is a jeer and a sneer Please world don’t be so cavalier Broken, I got no more tears Gimme a Rabbit’s foot, and a bottle of beer
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I Wanna Get Something Started With You 03:26
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Today is going to be a good day Today is going to be our day Gonna put on my red boots Gonna put on my tight jeans I’m gonna look pretty for you I’m gonna be witty for you I wanna get something started with you Hour after hour I think of you Day after day (oh yeah) I think of you Day turns to night, oh and night turns to day It’s all the same to me, oh I think of you I wanna get something started with you Today is going to be a good day Today is going to be our day Gonna put on red lip stick I’m gonna be hip ‘n slick Gonna be funny for you I’m gonna spend money on you
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Free From You 03:44
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I’m free from you, I’m free from you But I’m chained by the memory I’m free from you, I’m free from you But the scars run so deep I can’t sleep at night, no I can’t sleep at night I just stay awake and weep I can’t sleep at night, no I can’t sleep at night But one of these days, I’ll be over you I’m free from you, I’m free from you And all your cheating, you are a coward I’m free from you, I’m free from you Don’t need your beatings or your flowers Why did I stay so long, why did I stay so long Promises soon turned to threats I can’t imagine it, but I pray for it One of these days I’ll be over you I don’t wish you no harm, but I fear that your charm Will trap somebody else You’re the meanest of men, you’ll do it all over again You can only think of yourself You’re a chauvinist, a misogynist I was fooled by you One day you’ll pay for it, oh yes you’ll pay for it And I, will be over you
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This Is The Life I Choose 06:33
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Living in the half-light, oh that ain’t right Back street alleys, broken guitar strings Dark lonely rooms, the home of the truth I’m a blues woman, this is the life I choose Discerning people, breaking the mould The mainstream doesn’t live here Dimly lit rooms, real life lives here Walls with a thousand stories Oh yeah, it’s the life I choose, The sound of blue notes, drift into the night Back street forgotten places, so full of life Artistic souls, playing from the heart I’m a blues woman, this is the life I choose Late night clubs, against all the odds Music so pure, living on a shoe string Untainted hearts, a vision so strong I’m a blues woman, this is the life I choose
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Exit 03:36
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Exit my bed Exit my head Exit straight ahead Exit let me be Exit my every pore Exit through my door Exit my precious time Exit, let me be Exit my sight Exit my sound Exit my walls Exit before I fall Exit my dreams Exit if you please Exit before I scream Exit, don’t stall Exit in haste Exit bad taste Exit over with speed I need to be freed Exit my bed Exit like I said Exit my head Exit or I’ll be dead Exit my face Exit my space Exit you’re a lout Exit get out “Exit” I shout “Exit” I yell Exit I’m in hell Exit, let me be
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I Can't Live Like That 05:01
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When I was a young girl, with eyes open wide My mother took to one side and said Zoe girl, let me give you some advice Stay away from boys, they’ll do you no good Stay away from bad boys they would, if they could No, I can’t live like that When I was a young girl, Gazing at the world My teacher took to one side and said Zoe girl, let me give you some advice Stay away from that music, it’s owned by the devil don’t you know Stay away from that music it’ll steal away your soul No, I can’t live like that, Well, here I am playing the blues, on the road Breaking the rules I got my band, payin’ our dues, boots on the boards Singing the blues When I was a young girl, with stars in my eyes. My brother took me to one side and said, Zoe girl, let me give you some advice Don’t tell your mother, nor your teacher too You’re a blues cat sister, a blues cat through and through Oh I got to live like that, yeah,
10.
No Money In My Pocket 03:38
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Driving down highway into deepest Kent Nothing in my pocket, ‘cos my money’s all spent Got to try and make it to the next show on the tour We’re working so hard just to yeah fill the floor I’ve got nothing in my pocket, it’s all that I made Waiting for tomorrow night we’ll all get paid I’ve got nothing in my pocket, it’s all that I made Waiting for tomorrow night I might get laid Get up in the morning and we hit a new town Different situation, a new deal going down Another set of fans that’ll be cheerin’ us on We’ll be tearing things up and then Yo we’ll be gone Another pit stop, with lovin’ on the run Some folks call it work, some folks call it fun We’re busy playing music, the best way we can Don’t think ‘bout the future, we ain’t got no master plan Had ourselves a ball, and a really good time Three weeks on the road, turning water into wine Got ourselves a festival, now we’re pulling them in We’re the kings of boogie, and we’re gonna win Cash now in my pocket, time to hit the road Got my new rockin boots, I’m ready to roll Gonna write a new song to tell our story Can’t stop now as we’re chasin the glory…. Oh oh yeah
11.
Call Of The Night 05:27
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Sand in my toes, on this lazy beach See the sun going down, ‘til its out of reach Seagulls hit the spray for something to eat Salt water delights that can’t be beat It’s evening time and the shutters are down Lamp lights flicker gently, in this sleepy town Critters and creatures and bats of the night Night time is their time, they‘ll give you a fright Sultry ‘n’ slowly, ‘aint no need to rush Dude’s getting worked up, deep in the bush Moaning and sweating with the baker’s daughter Doing things, they shouldn’t oughta Night moves, and clinches, ‘n’ push and shove Sleepy town’s in motion, can you feel the love? Some folks do that and some do this Some folks don’t even get beyond a kiss Seaside frolics, ‘n’ slap and tickle Enjoy the free ride, won’t cost you a nickel Some get lucky and some get drunk Some end up poets, others a punk The call of the night takes many forms Do what you wanna, up until the dawn Rollin and tumblin’ in that sleepy town Hot and sweaty under the eiderdown Cock crows loudly at breakfast time No one stirs ‘til quarter to nine Some get up and buy a paper Others laugh it off, as a meaningless caper Sunlight sparkles on the day they like best No such fun, on the day of rest Few of the folks, they wake and yawn Can’t believe they made it, up until dawn Come midday and they’ll hit the pub Drink too much and start stirring it up They’ll stagger home and want some more But crash right out on the livin’ room floor Sand in my toes on this lazy beach See the sun going down, ‘til it’s out of reach Seagulls hit the spray for something to eat Salt water delights that can’t be beat
12.
We're Going Wrong 04:53
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13.
Feeling Good 05:11
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“Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion have been gigging and recording together since February 2012, it’s been a very fertile and productive time with ‘This Is The Life I Choose’ being the band’s 4th studio album; all of which are full of potent and diverse original songs. Add to this, two ‘live’ albums, and it is obvious that the musical chemistry and drive of song writers Zoe and Rob will not let the band stagnate for a moment.
The individual CVs of the four musicians is second to none on the British Music scene.
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion have made a name and reputation for consummate musicianship, stylish delivery, and a deep rooted, rich and diverse musical vocabulary.” - Paul Jolly, 33 Records

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released March 3, 2017

Zoe Schwarz, Rob Koral, Paul Robinson, Pete Whittaker,

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"a luxurious & irresistible sound, Zoe’s dynamic & commanding vocal delivery is eclectic & suave; Rob Koral has an electrifying & unmistakable touch & flow on guitar. Highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker-Hammond organ, & Paul Robinson-drums bring massive musical authority & ability to push the music in spontaneous & exciting directions. Band = Virtuosic skills & artistic finesse" ... more

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