1. |
Crank Up The Music
03:33
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Crank Up The Music
(Alice Olsen)
Chorus:
CRANK UP THE MUSIC,
Roll the windows down,
Wake up all the neighbors,
In this sleepy little town.
CRANK UP THE MUSIC,
Roll the windows down,
Come on boys, let's make some noise,
And lay some rubber down.
Big Stetsons and cowboy boots,
We look like country stars.
We're the small town royalty,
Parading in our cars.
The girls wear their jeans so tight,
That we can't catch our breath.
And when we start to rock this town,
You ain't seen nothing yet, so ...
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Hot-roding in our Chevy truck,
Cruising rural route 106.
Raising us a little Cain,
Out here in the sticks.
Calloused hands and farmer's tans,
We're country to the bone.
And in the hay we know the way,
To rock it 'til the cows come home, so ...
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
We know how to get down in this town,
How to have a real good time.
We don't care if the old folks stare,
It's time to let lose and unwind, so ...
Repeat Chorus Twice
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Blue Jeans Were Made For My Baby
(Alice Olsen)
Girls all sigh when my baby walks by,
In his tight blue jeans with the button down fly.
But his heart's as true as that indigo blue,
So I never mind if they check out the view.
Chorus:
BLUE JEANS WERE MADE FOR MY BABY.
Nobody else looks so good.
BLUE JEANS WERE MADE FOR MY BABY.
They hug him just where they should.
BLUE JEANS WERE MADE FOR MY BABY.
They fit like a magical spell.
BLUE JEANS WERE MADE FOR MY BABY,
And no one else wears them so well.
He smiles at them with that rebel grin,
And they all hope that he'll come back again.
Every Jill and Joan want to take him home,
But he's all mine, they can go find their own.
Repeat Chorus
Just looking at him takes my breath away,
He's the one I always hoped I'd find.
And I wouldn't want him dressed any other way,
I've got blue jeans on my mind.
Repeat Chorus
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3. |
Because Of You
03:50
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Because Of You
(Alice Olsen)
It's been an uphill climb on a rocky road,
And I've had a few bumps and scrapes,
Got lost, took a few wrongs turns and,
Made my share of mistakes.
But you were my compass,
When I could not find my way,
And now I know I'm standing here today,
Chorus:
BECAUSE OF YOU,
I'm where I want to be.
BECAUSE OF YOU,
And I know you're here with me.
In a moment my life changed and everything was new.
I know that all my dreams keep coming true,
BECAUSE OF YOU.
BECAUSE OF YOU.
And in my darkest hour when I reached out for hope,
You were there to take my hand,
Told me to follow my dreams and,
Believe in who I am.
I'd never be here,
If I did this on my own.
But now I see I never was alone,
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
All along this journey you've matched me step for step,
Now I'm reaching for the stars with no regrets,
Repeat Chorus
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4. |
Can't Hold Back My Heart
02:49
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Can't Hold Back My Heart
)Alice Olsen & Bob Lawyer)
You may think that I'm a fool,
To fall for you this way,
Rushing head long into romance without fear.
But I can't change who I am,
Or what you do to me,
And the dizzy, breathless feeling when you're near.
Chorus:
I could try to slow down,
I could turn and walk away,
But I know that I'm lost from the start,
'Cause I CAN'T HOLD BACK MY HEART.
When you're standing here with me,
So close I feel you breath,
If you look into my eyes, then you will see,
That I'm longing for your love,
But I'm still wondering,
If this feeling's moving way too fast for me.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
It's not easy.
Please don't tease me.
'Cause I don't know what to do.
Repeat Chorus
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5. |
Bananas
03:33
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Bananas
(Alice Olsen)
I felt you looking at me in the grocery store,
You were selecting your BANANAS,
I was walking out the door,
When I looked back.
I saw you smile and tip your hat.
I liked your style your smile and wanted to know more,
So when you came out with BANANAS,
I was waiting at the door,
And I said "hi".
I saw a twinkle in your eye.
Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh, I'm falling,
Oh, oh, oh, it's true,
Oh, oh, oh I'm falling,
Falling in love with you.
Oh, oh, oh, this feeling,
Oh, oh, oh, is new,
Oh, oh, oh, I'm falling,
Falling in love with you, with you.
We shared some french fries and the stories of our lives,
In a diner down the road,
You know it came as no surprise,
You walked me home.
I didn't want to be alone.
Then you confessed BANANAS were just an excuse,
They were a way to catch my eye,
And hope that you could introduce,
Yourself to me.
BANANAS were your silent plea.
Repeat Chorus
So now I'm wondering where we go with this,
Are we just friends or is it time to share a kiss?
Who'd ever see BANANAS as the catalyst,
For a feeling that I can't resist, I can't resist.
Repeat Chorus
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I'd Walk Through Hell Barefoot For You
(Alice Olsen)
It was hard for you to let me go,
But you know I loved you, so
I paid the price.
Didn't have to think twice.
You know, there were times I hurt so bad,
I didn't know if I had,
Strength to carry on,
But then I'd face another dawn.
Chorus:
'Cause I'D WALK THROUGH HELL BAREFOOT FOR YOU.
There ain't nothing that I wouldn't do.
And I'll keep on walking 'til my life is through.
I'D WALK THROUGH HELL BAREFOOT FOR YOU.
Now I'm coming down to this road's end.
Can't see what's around the bend,
Don't know how long,
But love will keep me strong.
So for you I'll cross the great divide,
Just to stand by your side.
That's where I'll always be,
You can count on me.
Repeat Chorus
It was a hard road that I climbed.
I wished for rest time after time.
But I'd do it all again it's true,
I'd do it all again,
Just for you.
Repeat Chorus
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7. |
Sleepless
04:14
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Sleepless
( Alice Olsen & Bob Lawyer)
Verse One:
It's cold without your arms around me,
And I miss the warmth of your breath on my hair,
There's an empty pillow here beside me,
And I can't sleep 'cause you're not there.
And the night goes on and on and on,
With no relief in sight.
I can't rest, I can't dream,
If you're not holding me tight,
Cause I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
Yes I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
Verse Two:
As I lie here in the dark without you,
Longing for your touch to carry me though the night,
There's no comfort when I hug my pillow,
Cause only you can make this right.
Like a movie all my memories,
Keep running through my head.
All I find is loneliness,
Inside this empty bed,
Cause I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
Yes I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
Bridge:
There's too much room for tossing and turning,
Too much empty space,
Too much quiet on your side of the bed,
Where I still save your place.
And just knowing that you won't be there,
Hurts me more than I can say.
I wish that I could change it all,
And turn the dark back into day.
Verse Three:
Now it's dawn, the sky is getting lighter,
And this restless night is beginning to fade.
Even though I'm finally feeling tired,
It's time to face another day.
And this bed will still be empty,
When I fall back in once more.
I just wish that you were here,
To love me like before,
Cause I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
Yes I'm SLEEPLESS,
SLEEPLESS without you.
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8. |
Hot Pink Wig
03:08
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Hot Pink Wig
(Alice Olsen)
The day her hair fell out she sat down and cried,
Then picked herself back up and stuffed her fear down deep inside.
She bought a brand new wig in a shade of bubblegum,
Then looked Death in the eye and said, "Bring it on."
"I won't be your victim, you can't take me down.
I'll fight tooth and nail 'til they put me in the ground."
Chorus:
She survived.
She's proud to be alive.
She turned the tables on the odds,
Came up a winner on the other side.
She didn't give a rip what the world might think,
She just stared down Death in her HOT PINK WIG.
The road was rough. Sometimes she wanted to give up,
Tired of drinking out of life's all too bitter cup.
But then she'd wear that wig and laugh away the past,
Take up a tough, hard day and live it like her last.
No time for grief or pity, a smile was on her face,
She struggled and she fought until she knew she'd won the race.
Repeat Chorus
And now that wig is sitting on a shelf,
Reminding her of what she learned about herself, uh huh.
She was stronger than she dreamed that she could ever be before,
Grateful for her life and wanting more.
Repeat Chorus
She didn't blink. She didn't flinch.
She didn't budge or give and inch,
She just stared down Death in her HOT PINK WIG.
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9. |
Only A Mom
03:37
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Only A Mom
(Alice Olsen)
I overheard a mom today,
Talking 'bout her teenaged girls.
She told about the things they'd done
You could see they were her world.
Then she said, "I feel confused and lost,
Now my kids are almost grown.
I don't know who I'm supposed to be,
'Cause I'm ONLY A MOM."
But...
Chorus:
ONLY A MOM,
Can rock a child all through the night.
ONLY A MOM,
Can kiss and make things right.
ONLY A MOM,
Loves so unconditionally,
She holds her children tight,
Then sets them free,
ONLY A MOM.
I used to think my Mom stayed home,
'Cause that's all she could do.
I never knew her sacrifice,
Or what I put her through.
She gave up all her dreams
To help me be who I've become,
Now I'll tell anyone who says,
That she's ONLY A MOM
That...
Repeat Chorus
Bridge: You know when I get home I'm gonna call my mom,
And tell her what she means to me,
So she knows how much I love her,
She's what ONLY A MOM can be.
'Cause...
Repeat Chorus
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10. |
Revenge
03:18
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Revenge
(Alice Olsen)
There's a hole in my chest where you cut out my heart,
Now I'm walking around feeling numb.
Yeh, I never guessed you were just playing a part,
Just to try to get you some.
Chorus:
My love was shanghaied,
Hog-tied,
You were just going along for the ride.
You used those ten ton,
Big guns,
Shooting down dreams just to have you some fun.
But what goes around always comes around again.
That's my REVENGE!
You know, someday you'll fall and the tables will turn,
And just when your heart takes the bait,
She'll help you recall all the ones that you burned,
Baby, I just can't wait.
Chorus: Then you'll be shanghaied,
Hog-tied,
No more just going along for the ride.
She'll use those ten ton,
Big guns,
Shooting your dreams just to have her some fun.
Cause what goes around always comes around again.
That's my REVENGE!
Bridge:
I keep wishing,
I keep hoping,
Waiting for your train to wreck.
While I'm crying,
I'm still praying,
For that boomerang effect.
Repeat Chorus
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11. |
Peace Is The Path
03:34
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Peace Is The Path
(Alice Olsen)
We go about each day,
In the usual way,
Never knowing how much suffering can be found.
Hunger and despair,
Anger everywhere,
When we've got lots of love to go around.
Open up your ears, open up your eyes,
Take a look around and you'll realize.
Chorus:
PEACE IS THE PATH,
Love is the way,
Fear is illusion,
A game that we play.
PEACE IS THE PATH,
Love is the way,
Open your heart,
Come together today.
PEACE IS THE PATH,
Love is the way,
PEACE IS THE PATH,
Come together today.
It might seem too weak,
To turn the other cheek,
But peace will always ask you to be strong.
Whether wrong or right,
We don't need to fight,
We can find a way to get along.
Listen to your heart, look into your mind,
Dig down deep inside and then you will find,
Repeat Chorus
Laugh before you cry,
Love before you die.
Give more than you take,
Peace is what you make.
Repeat Chorus
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12. |
Sexify Me
03:31
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Sexify Me
(Alice Olsen)
Move in close, put your hands on my hips.
Whisper in my ear all the love on your lips.
Kiss me where it counts, keep it soft and slow.
I know you can take me where I want to go.
Chorus:
Come on and SEXIFY ME,
Come on and SEXIFY ME,
Come on and SEXIFY ME,
All night long.
Hold me tight, let me feel your desire.
Thrill me with your fingers while you set me on fire.
Tease me 'til I melt from the heat of your touch.
Make it last, there's no need to rush.
Repeat Chorus
Hear my body calling, yes it's calling you,
Go ahead and answer, you know what to do.
Repeat Chorus
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13. |
Unraveled
03:22
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Unraveled
(Alice Olsen)
I've been knitting together the threads of my life,
And I thought they were pretty strong.
And it seemed there was nothing could shake up my world,
Until you came along.
But my life tumbled out of control,
And the pattern was no longer clear,
When you broke the stitches of my soul,
And you left me standing here...
Chorus:
UNRAVELED, frayed at the edges, breaking apart at the seams.
UNRAVELED, torn up and tattered, that's all that you left of my dreams.
UNRAVELED, picking up pieces, wondering just where to start,
"Cause you know you left my heart, UNRAVELED.
It's so hard to try figuring out the next step,
Now that everything's fallen apart.
To forgive and forget you without a regret,
And take up my patch-worked heart.
I guess there's probably a lesson to learn,
But it's not very clear yet to me,
How the ties that bound me to your love,
Refuse to set me free.
Repeat Chorus
All I have left is the loose ends,
Of a heart full of snags and knots.
Now I'm trying to patch up and mend,
All my tangled twisted thoughts.
Repeat Chorus
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14. |
Holy, Holy, Guacamole
02:02
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Holy, Holy, Guacamole
(Alice Olsen)
You are so delish',
My spicy little dish,
You're the habañero pepper of desire.
So come give me a kiss,
And fill my every wish,
Together we can stoke love's sizzling fire.
Chorus:
HOLY, HOLY, GUACAMOLE!
Baby can't you see,
HOLY, HOLY, GUACAMOLE!
You're the one for me.
I'm the salsa to your chip,
So come and try the dip.
I'm an enchilada waiting for it's filling.
When it comes to sour cream,
I'm cooler than a dream.
No need to ask, you know that I am willing.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
You know that you would like a taste,
And it would be a shame to waste,
A moment as sweet as this one.
If you salt my margarita,
I'll be your señorita,
And together we'll burn hotter than the sun.
Repeat Chorus
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15. |
Love's The Only Thing
03:25
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Love's The Only Thing
(Alice Olsen)
John Lennon came to me in a dream last night.
It was nice of him to take time out from heaven.
He told me he and George were doing all right,
Playing songs with Elvis, man that's really livin'!
Then he asked why no one listened to his words,
And imagined how the world could be.
He said; "all you need is love" wasn't just a crazy verse,
But a truth to live by, meant for you and me.
And he said,
Chorus:
LOVE'S THE ONLY THING that's real.
LOVE'S THE ONLY THING to feel.
Love's the only way to make the world a better place.
LOVE'S THE ONLY THING that's real.
Then John sat down with me and sang a song,
He sang about a world that had no fear,
And George and Elvis came to sing along,
And the meaning of the moment was so clear.
And I saw the people following his voice,
Singing songs of love and peace in harmony,
And across the universe everybody made a choice,
Knowing LOVE'S THE ONLY THING that can set you free.
And they sang,
Repeat Chorus
Then I woke up and wrote this song for you to hear,
So love won't have to wait another day, another year.
Repeat Chorus
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Alice Olsen and Friends Vancouver, Washington
Alice Olsen, Vancouver, WA; is a songwriter, composer, and music publisher. Her song writing credits include songs on Jennifer Taylor’s “Life Beyond Words” , Ray Whitlock: "New Beginnings", The Getting Higher Choir: "Concert For The Earth Charter”, Chris “Boots” Lee: “Crank It Up” and her own albums. ... more
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