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Erik Thomas

by Erik Thomas

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1.
Body Bag 02:38
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Limit yourself to the extent of the word Live behind closed doors, shield yourself from the world Having a life has its cost, you sacrifice and lose it all Break free from these chain that bind Throw down those crutches you hold You live your life inside a body bag Preparing for the inevitable Still haven't learned what is trying to be taught Live every day like it's the last one that you've got Have no regrets, live for here and now I hope you realize somehow Break free from these chain that bind Throw down those crutches you hold You live your life inside a body bag Preparing for the inevitable You dug your grave waiting for that day to come Unless you want to die as a slave You better get up and run
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Wishful Thinking 02:25
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There I was minding my own business Going through life without a care You came right in and made yourself at home It made me the happiest I've ever been. I don't think you can understand The effect you have on me Anytime, anywhere, any place that you are I know that's where I'd like to be Oooo baby, things are so much better now that you're around Oooo baby, I was lost but now I'm found Oooo baby, it's so easy to see that Oooo baby my life is better when you're with me  Now we're just minding our own business Walking through life hand-in-hand She stayed right here and made herself at home and I'm still the happiest I've ever been I don't think you can understand The effect you have on me Anytime, anywhere, any place that you are I know that's where I'd like to be I know that's where I'd like to be
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Guilty 05:02
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Handcuffs never looked good on me But you painted the picture so perfectly Turned my own against me without hesitation You used trickery and lies as your foundation You can call me a bad guy, you can throw me behind bars, if love is a crime then I'm guilty, I'm guilty as charged If love is a crime then I’m guilty, I’m guilty as charged Flutter those eyes and play the saint My reputation you continue to taint If only those could see past the lies and deceit Maybe I'd get back my life through receipt You can call me a bad guy, you can throw me behind bars If love is a crime then I'm guilty, I'm guilty as charged If love is a crime then I’m guilty, I’m guilty as charged I don't need your sympathy Put me in front of a judge and jury And if they find me guilty Then lock me up and throw away the key You can call me a bad guy, you can throw me behind bars If love is a crime then I'm guilty, I'm guilty as charged If love is a crime then I’m guilty, I’m guilty as charged Yeah well If love is a crime then I’m guilty, I’m guilty as charged
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Every Time 02:20
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Every time I think I'm fine You prove me wrong once again Every time I think I'm at the top You pull me right back down Every time I think I'm done drowning You pull me underneath the waves Every time I think I'm at the end You take me back to the beginning. These feelings that I have for you just won't go away. Every time I think I'm in the clear You go and fog it all up Every time I think the sun will shine You put a cloud up in the sky Every time I think I've found someone new, to replace you It's just not something I can do These feelings that I have for you just won't do These feelings that I have for you, just won't go away.
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Novel 02:57
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Life's like an essay, we all choose the outcome Some erase mistakes, give and take Some crumple the paper and throw it away Others keep on writing despite what they get This can make the plot interesting but fill the writer with regret I'd rather live my life as a creative novel With plot twists an antagonist, and guy who gets a girl in the end This is my life, this is my story, this is my life, and I'll try to do it right, try to do it right Why's it so much to ask to refrain from making a bad ending? Drama may sell but what the hell, I'd much rather be happy But what do I know? I'm just a man with a pen and paper Trying to do my best to keep the rest of you readers entertained This is my life, this is my story, this is my life, and I'll try to do it right, try to do it right. Cuz in the end, what's the point of having a story that you're not happy with? (x2) This is my life, this is my story, this is my life, and I'll try to do it right, try to do it right. (X2)
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Traveler 02:48
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I've been walking down this road for Far too long to be understood As I look back I can barely see the Silhouette of where you'd been standing Day and night I travel this trail Reading like a blind man who doesn't know braille Searching through the darkness, just looking for some light I just want you here with me Why can't things just be the way they used to be? I just want you back with me Why can't things just be the way they used to be God only knows if this is wrong or right All I can hope is that he gives me the sight Removes this blindness and allows me to see The best thing I can do right now Is to keep on going and not back down Maybe once I've traveled enough I'll make my way back to where I was I just want you here with me Why can't things just be the way they used to be? I just want you back with me Why can't things just be the way they used to be
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Looking Forward 02:51
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Another day full of monotony Shades of gray as far as I can see Melancholy days and boring nights don't feel right I'm so sick of the same old thing Need to be cured of this disease A simple shot won't do the trick I need something with a bit more kick I'm alive but I'm not livin' Time to use this life that I've been given Just seems like there's so much more Can't wait to see what is in store This routine that I've grown to loathe Is getting the best of me I need to regain control, get back to the life that I used to know Fill my life with some more spontaneity I'm alive but I'm not livin' Time to use this life that I've been given Just seems like there's so much more Can't wait to see what is in store (x4)
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Betrayed 03:39
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Can't reach the knife that you stuck in my back I expected some mischief but not an attack Numerous questions arise to the surface How, why, and what did I do to deserve this? Days ago I thought of our life together as a wonderful time filled with sunny weather Now as I look back all I see is death cracked ground, dry plants, a complete living hell When will the pain from this wound subside? Truth be told if you answer i'll know that you lied Even when these wounds have healed The scars remain to show me that this was real As I finally pull the knife from it's resting place I feel another enter around the same space Is there anything that can stop this relentless assault? The answer seems like a resounding "no halt" I was nothing but good, I played by the rules You felt this was useless but continued the ruse When I let my guard down you figured it was time To finish me off and and leave with my pride One of the many things that I just don't understand is how you could unite with another man Maybe it's the fact that opposites don't attract You're one in the same making betrayal your act When will the pain from this wound subside? Truth be told if you answer i'll know that you lied Even when these wounds have healed The scars will remain to show me that this was real (x3)
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"Us" No More 03:13
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I know it must be a hard pill to swallow But i'd like to inform you the fat lady's singing again Same old cleché, it's not you it's me I've changed, you've changed, no more you and me I've got to keep moving along You'll find someone else Stop your cryin', it ain't helpin' one bit but it's making this harder than i'd like to admit There you go again, blaming it all on me but you've got to realize that I need to be free I've got to keep moving along You'll find someone else That icebergs pretty big and our boat is rather small We might as well abandon ship before it kills us all Trying to keep this up would be a Titanic mistake Let's quit while we're ahead and spare some heartbreak I've got to keep moving along You'll find someone else
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Happily Never After 04:10
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What is it with these romantic comedies? Always giving me a false sense of security I just want to be free from the tyranny Romantic comedies Don't get me wrong I love a good story and to laugh along I'm just so sick of these expectations given by romantic comedies You don't care how many hearts you tear I blame you even though it's not rational to do I still view hoping one day it will come true My hopes get shattered once I turn off the TV As soon as it's over I'm back to reality There must be a way that I can stay in a romantic comedy What is it with these romantic comedies? Always giving me a false sense of security I just want to be free from the tyranny Romantic comedies What is it with these romantic comedies? Always giving me a false sense of security I just want to be free from the tyranny Romantic comedies

about

This self titled album is the first album of mine with all original songs with lyrics.

I want to thank my family, friends and everyone else who has supported me and helped make this album a reality.

Special thanks to Rich and Carol York, Heather Thomas, Mat Bainton, Tyler Clark, Penner and my wonderful parents.

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released October 6, 2012

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Erik Thomas Seattle, Washington

My name is Erik Thomas, I am a musician from the Seattle area. I love creating, performing, and playing music and I hope to do so for the rest of my life.

I hope you enjoy my music.

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