Rare Songs

Don't walk the wild side, just turn around
Don't flush your money or make a sound
Don't want for nothing, just leave it be
Making contact is what you don't need
Talking 'bout shady, shady people

Now nothing matters but yourself
Don't draw attention to no one else
Don't answer questions, just walk straight on
Don't count on safety until you get home
(I'm) talking 'bout shady, shady people

They don't want nobody here
So make your way or make it clear
Boy, ain't that wild
They just won't run with the crowd

Walk the concrete, look straight ahead
Remember nothing what no one said
Don't look suspicious, blend right in
As if your alibi is wearing thin
Talking 'bout shady, shady people

Don't think twice before you go
Don't mess with people you don't know
Boy, ain't that wild
They just won't run with the crowd

Don't pay no mind what you see in here
It's not your claim, don't interfere
If you've made it through once before
Don't come around this place no more
Talking 'bout shady, shady people

Just don't come 'round here again
You don't want to be like them
Still, ain't that wild
They just won't run with the crowd

Talking 'bout shady, shady people

Got the job done, I settled the score
Did all bits and pieces 'til there was no more
Achieved what I came for, I paid my dues
Did all the groundwork, yes, I carried the news

But when me and my past finally parted
I found out I was right back where I started
I made a new beginning

I looked for a house, all I found was a door
Led me right back to where I was before
I followed the signs, but they led me astray
I missed the connection down the street of one way

And my vision slowly faded
I was nothing but tired and jaded
I made a new beginning

I don't wanna know whatever I've been told
I don't wanna say there ain't no other way
I don't wanna be where I'm supposed to be
I got nowhere to go but everywhere

And when I need it the most
But expect it the least
I pick myself up
Get back on my feet
When I've done my time
Shoveled the dirt
Dealt with the memories
And the times I got hurt

Yes, the sweet things that I've tasted
And all the chances that I've wasted
I'll make a new beginning

Tell me what you hear
Do you hear a waterfall
Is the water clear
Can you see me there

Tell me what you know
Do you know of paradise
Where do shadows go
When they meet in the air

And it's one for loving
Two is serenity
And it's three for something
That I know I'll always be
Now tomorrow's coming
And you're sleeping here with me

Dear New Year's Eve

Tell me there's a place
Where the sun will never set
Covered with your grace

Could it be that we are here right now
Here between the rock and rain
And as it rumbles down
We will see