1. |
My Kin
03:57
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My Kin
Written by Ciaran McMeeken
Laughter was born into her mouth
Of my daughter I'm so proud
And my sons light up the way
Moving toward a higher plane
My little wife is made of gold
A butterfly that I can hold
Full of grate for all that's mine
Celebrate with a bottle of wine
Before I pop the cork
Wade roll us a joint
I told you this before
You know that I love you all
(Chorus)
Let's light it up
Breathe it in
Move it round
All night long
Drink it down
Sing it out
Bring it on
Oh my kin
A ripple of red, a shepherds delight
A couple of friends welcome the night
Sing, we dance, we create
Let the haze take us away
Snap the camera, for memorabilia
Looking like million bucks, flag the filter
Grab the guitar and clap the chorus
As if the moment was written for us
I'll tell you a story about when I was your age
Nothing really changes through the decades
Stay a little longer, sing another song with us
Think it’s time we light up another fire
Before we turn for sleep
There are more words I need to speak
I will die the happiest man who has breathed
Knowing my family is here with me
(Chorus)
Let's light it up
Breathe it in
Move it round
One last time
Drink it down
Sing it out
Bring it on
Oh my kin
Light it up, breathe it in, move it round, my kin
Drink it down, sing it out, bring it home, my kin
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2. |
That Feeling
04:23
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That Feeling
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / MoZella
Holding on to an instinct that I can't seem to shake
Going home with an inkling, something’s about to change
Waking up with a feeling, I ain't felt in years
brings me close to tears
I have this hunch up in my stomach but I don't yet trust it
It stood me up a bunch of times before and I have suffered
I loved enough to know that when it comes you make the most
You never wanna let that feeling go
I don't wanna let this feeling go
(Chorus)
Don't stop gimme that feeling, gimme that feeling (x2)
Don't stop gimme that feeling, no
‘Cause I don't wanna let that feeling go
Don't stop gimme that feeling, gimme that feeling (x2)
Time is of the essence, spend it wisely it can,
All be lost in an instant, if you take it for granted
Now that a seed has been planted, let go of the fear, shift up a gear.
I've been behaving kind of crazy ‘cause I got this secret
Making its way up to the surface now I can’t suppress it
I can no longer go pretending like there's nothing going on
I wanna let this feeling grow
I'm gonna let this feeling grow
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
If you stop givin’ me this feeling I won't be able to sleep
Don't you stop givin’ me this feeling I need it more than you think
Keep on givin‘ me this feeling, I'll take it any way shape or form
It makes me feels incredible
All I wanna do is let it show
(Repeat Bridge)
‘Cause I don't wanna let that feeling go
No, I don't wanna let that feeling go
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3. |
Invisible
04:20
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Invisible
Written by Ciaran McMeeken
I'm getting closer now
So close I can nearly taste it
I've been there before
But the code I can’t recall
(Pre-Chorus)
Fearless I believed it I could see it in my vision
So fast that I would fly toward the finish
To the naked eye I was invisible
(Chorus)
Don't you know that it's easier said than done
From the outside
From the outside looking in
Have you ever known this loneliness?
I'm on the outside
And the walls are closing in
But I'll claw my way back in
Oh just to taste that sweetness once again
(Repeat Pre-Chorus)
Ciaran, they would scream it I could hear it when I breathed in
No shadow of a doubt would ever creep in
In my mind's eye, I was invincible
(Chorus)
Hear the gun, run like the wind son, it's only you and the horizon now
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4. |
Which Way Shall We Go?
03:43
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Which Way Shall We Go?
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Sam Craven
The 3rd week of summer has started
Absurd heat has come and we're laughing
There’s not a cloud up high
Let's pack the car and drive
Get on the road
The air conditioning’s broke so keep the windows open
Like a fishing boat let’s move our hands like dolphins
Let the cool wind flow
We’re on cruise control
Turn off your phone, stow your ego and be one with the road
(Chorus)
Let's get lost
Which way shall we go?
There’s a fork in the road
Which way shall we go?
Fresh fruit sprays down our tee shirts
Let you choose what plays on the speakers
Oh tell me what’s the rush?
Let's stop the car for lunch
Under that tree by the sea
You sure look fine dressed up in your bathers
The tide is high let’s sink beneath the waves and
Hold each other's breaths
Open treasure chests
Come up for air, let the salty water curl up your hair
(Repeat Chorus)
Which way shall we go?
Finally got a woman for me
(Repeat Chorus)
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5. |
Do You Mind?
03:59
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Do You Mind?
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Seton Daunt
What am I to do?
I don't know
Ain't got a clue
I’ve gone cold
You seem so perfect to me
Your underneath of my skin
You keep me in this cruel dream
What am I to do?
(Chorus)
Do you mind if I watch your watch your back?
When you’re walking in the sunshine sunshine
Do you mind if I touch your touch your skin?
When you’re swimming in the ocean ocean
Do you mind if I be your best friend?
When you’re staying out late on the weekend
Do you mind?
Do you mind?
Do you mind if I be your best friend now?
What am I to you?
I don't know
What if I'm a fool?
I hope so
We always walk in circles
We stay up late just talking
We've barely scratched the surface
What am I to you?
(Chorus)
Do you mind if I watch your watch your back?
When you’re walking in the sunshine sunshine
Do you mind if I touch your touch your skin?
When you’re swimming in the ocean ocean
Do you mind if I be your best friend?
When you’re sleeping in late on the weekend
Do you mind?
Do you mind?
Do you mind if I be your best friend now?
I want to follow you to your flat
Chested cool woman with a muscular back
You scratch mine baby I'll scratch yours
Truly has come under your spell
My name correctly affectionate lady
Don’t leave me alone to my own devices
Will be your timely demise my friend in the end
(Chorus)
Do you mind if I watch your watch your back?
When you’re walking in the sunshine sunshine
Do you mind if I touch your touch your skin?
When you’re swimming in the ocean ocean
Do you mind if I be your best friend?
If you wanna go away on the weekend
Do you mind?
Do you mind?
Do you mind if I be your best friend now?
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6. |
Al Capone
03:32
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Al Capone
Written by Ciaran McMeeken
The day that I was born it was bright blue skies
My daddy made a toast to good health
As I began to grow it was life in the fast lane
I quickly made my way to the top
They were happy days, happy days they were
I was a fool I just spent my youth cruising along
Making excuses and bruises were starting to show
Began to lose it and blue was all that I knew
We all know rules were made to be broken
(Chorus)
If Al Capone, ever shows I won't be hanging around
I'll be damned if he ever shoots me down
Like a stone, I'm composed
I keep my feet on the ground
Al Capone you will never shoot me down
Now that I am older and numb to the bullshit
I'll quickly figure out who I am
Exactly where I stand is a mystery to me
But I'll make it my mission to find it,
That'll be the day, a happy day that'll be
Think I’m a fool do ya? Time that you moved along
Spotlight is on and I gotta keep my cool on
Breaking on though I have nothing to lose
We all know rules are made to be broken
(Repeat Chorus)
No more messing around
I think it's time you started making your move
Gotta get my move on
(Repeat Chorus)
Dare you to try it on
Dare you to shoot me down
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Don’t Give Your Heart To Me
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Anna Coddington
I wanna get to know you
But let’s take it slow
Don't give your heart to me
I've got a busy life
I’m always occupied
Don't give your heart to me
I'm racing around the clock this week
We haven't had a chance to speak
Tell me your deepest secret
I'll keep it safe
But don't give your heart to me
I have a good intention
Don't get me wrong
But don't give your heart to me
I spread myself too thin sometimes
That’s an understatement
I lead a simple life but at the same time
It's complicated
(Chorus)
I will stay, if you want
But I must let you know
I will leave when I need to be gone
There's a place that I'm going
But I must give you warning
It’s a place that I'm going alone
So don't give your heart to me
Reached out your thirsty hand
Asked me to drink
You say you’re falling for me
I've let this go on too long
This may sound cold
I can't be falling for you
There's something you deserve know
And it’s hard for me to say
I have to pack my things and go
It has to be this way
(Repeat Chorus)
I know it's hard to take
I know I’ve been there before
In the back of my mind I could let it slide one more night
I could slip away before you even opened your eyes
Do me a favour
Don't give your heart to me
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8. |
Don't Lie To Me
03:32
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Don’t Lie To Me
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Liz Lawrence / Sam Craven
(Chorus)
Don't lie to me
What have you been hiding?
Honey it's clear to see
There's something you've been keeping
Don't lie to me
What have you been hiding?
Honey it’s eating me
Why did you go cheating
Sleeping with him behind my back?
When what we had mattered
More than you could ever imagine
There will be no forgiveness
You said that you'd keep me forever
You let yourself out
(Repeat Chorus)
They say you've gone crazy
Making fables up as you go
Showing off new playboys
Ignoring your own moral code
There will be no winners
Wanna hear you say it out loud
You've had a meltdown
(Repeat Chorus)
I gave it all to you
Don't lie to me
What have you been hiding?
Honey it’s clear to see
There's something you've been keeping
Don't cry for me
As much as this is hurting
I will lose no sleep
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9. |
Wi-Fi
02:24
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Wi-Fi
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Soul Searchin’
Craving a conversation with the prettiest girl in room
She’s serving coffee, saving for college at the local school
I buck up courage to ask a question of this curious looking creature
I pause for a second, all I can think to say is
(Chorus)
Can I get on your Wi-Fi?
I got something to download
I need to send an email
Can you gimme the passcode?
She smiles and says you sure ain't from this part of town,
You gotta crazy accent coming backwards out of your mouth
You take sugar and cream?
I say only in my dreams and the colour of her cheeks turns red
She says boy ain't you sweet
(Chorus)
And I give myself a high five
Can I get a down low?
See I got this female
Wrapped round my thumb nail
She’s polishing cutlery, catching up with the regular customers
It's wonderful the way she dances around the tables
Pulling faces at the children, running races with dinner plates
But I'm losing my patience, so I pull her aside and say
What do you say, you wanna take me out?
Maybe we could paint the town a different shade, my shout!
She looked me up and down and without making a sound
She turned around a left a piece of paper faced upside down
00XY55590
I thought I got her details
But she gimme the passcode
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10. |
Human
04:20
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Human
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Carly Binding
There's a false belief about it
That it’s all tenderness and vows
Those who've come through the worst of it
They will tell you it’s heavier than the earth itself
It has ups and downs
Smiles and frowns
All that means is you’re human
(Chorus)
Oh lay down beside me
Take all the time you need
I'm here and I'm open
And I’m hoping you'll come
Out from your hiding
Tell me no lies
Let it fall from your mouth
There's silence circling round this romance tonight
Sign language can't save us this time
So dive, disclose what's come over you
Don't hide, a little light never hurt no one
There'll be highs and lows
Wins and blows
Oh no, its seems we're human
(Repeat Chorus)
End of the day
So much to tell you
I'm over tired, you’re wide awake
I’ll lay here with you healing this wound
Oh no excuse
Only truth
Let's be human
(Repeat Chorus)
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11. |
Who I Am
04:17
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Who I Am (feat. Sahara Skye)
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Montaigne / Sahara Skye
When the sun arises
Rub the dust from my eyes
I put on my disguise
Then I run to the wild
What a shame, my life is
I have wasted my time
Putting on these disguises
That are leaving me blind
I'm hiding away from the man that I am
I’m part of a plan that I don't understand
(Chorus)
Took the leap, but I lost my mind
Now I'm looking everywhere left and right
To find who I am
Who I am
Colour faded to black and white
Now I’m sick of being unsatisfied
Tell me who I am
Who I am
Wanna live but I’m dying
And I’m done with the climb
Oh these goddamn disguises
Are still keeping me blind
I'm hiding away from the man that I am
I’m part of a plan that I don't understand
(Repeat Chorus)
Out of my out of my mind
Who am I? Who am I?
(Repeat Chorus)
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12. |
Spanish Steps
04:24
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Spanish Steps
Written by Ciaran McMeeken / Sam Taylor
There's a place that I once heard about
In a story that was read to me out loud
A land of make believe or so it seemed
And it took me to a place of hopes and dreams
My mother said to me when I turned 18
There’s a ship and it’s sailing across the sea
Promise me boy you'll write me every day
Now leave before my mind changes
Turn my back to my homeland
Throw a coin over my shoulder
I hear the water break
May good luck come my way
(Chorus)
How long does take to get to Rome?
When you’re standing on the other side of the globe
Even if it takes a lifetime I swear that I'd still go
When I climb those Spanish Steps I'll let you know
I'm singing tunes in the Chorus cafe
24 years to the day I have been awake
My feet are standing still on foreign ground
There’s no map to show you this side of town
Turned my back to my homeland
Never looked over my shoulder
I heard my mother say
You've lost something along the way
(Repeat Chorus x2)
How long does take to get to Rome?
When I climb those Spanish Steps I'll let you know
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Ciaran McMeeken North Carolina
Ciaran McMeeken is an Artist & Musician from Queenstown, New Zealand. He is currently based in North Carolina, USA.
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