My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :) This is the title track.

LYRICS:
Close your eyes - close your eyes
I don’t want you to see
the deep dark truth that’s always talking for me
and i been lo-o-nely oh so lonely 
even when i’m sleepin’

i decided not to date for a while til i think straight
but you got me thinkin’ straight thoughts

so here you go - here you go openin’ up the sky
you’re such a stable girl and you’re damn fine
nuh-nuh-nuh no it’s not everyday i got tongue-tied
just putting’ it on the table that i want you to be mine

now that i’m a little together 
my heart’s in the right spot
no more tricks n traps n baby games 
not with you on top … cuz you
ya got me - ya got me thinkin’ straight thoughts

here you go - here you go openin’ up the sky
you’re such a stable girl and you’re damn fine
no it’s not everyday i got tongue-tied
just putting’ it on the table that i want you to be mine

Str8 Thoughts

"Str8 Thoughts"

My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :)

LYRICS:
give you the silent treatment - till ya look my way   okay
walkin’ room to room wherever you are i’m drowning 
tell ya the truth - tell ya   the whole truth - i’m really tryin’ hard to reach you  
oh how i love your laugh 

but i need a 10 in my bed - it’s all i ever wanted and  here you are
i need a 10 in my bed - i’ll give you all my thunder 
you might be a star - but i need a 10  

face to face and no - i’m can’t turn away  
hold my hand and baby we’ll jump off this balcony 
tell me the truth - tell me the whole truth - cuz i’m really tryin’ hard to fly w/ u 
	
La La La La La
1, 2, 3, 10   1, 2, 3    1, 2, 3   
[Gonna need a ten in my bed]   
Baby baby show me those tan lines  uhh
[I need a 10 in my bed]         
i’m defenseless as you crawl across the floor 
[Gonna need a 10 in my bed] 
Maybe you're the kinda 10 who's flexible - hey 
[I need a 10 in my bed]
Roll my eyes to the back o my skull -
ima think about you always

"10 in My Bed"

My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :) 

Praise to AC da Coldest on keys

LYRICS:
I got no idea why you’re waiting around
for little old me 
c’mon baby you could do so- much better
this is total absurdity! 
i know ya don’t want me for my money 
i’m sure it’s not my fancy clothes 
what-is-it about this situation that keeps you comin’ 
comin’ back for more? 
well i don’t need to know or try to understand 

i’m glad you’re here —   
i’ll keep doin’ whatever i’m doin’ 
whatever it is
ya make ma stupid    - so dumb 
i don’t even know my name, love
s-s-stupid

"Stupid"

My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :) 

LYRICS:
there you are
so far way i don’t like it
come with me, my love
and let’s be true and silent 

this can’t wait - can’t wait till tomorrow 
i need to show you where i stand 
wanna hear your heart beating
for the rest of my days  no 
this can’t wait - this can’t wait
this can’t wait - till tomorrow 
	
i’ll keep you safe in my arms 
it’s the only place you belong 
let me gaze into those eyes  
and learn your song

str8thoughts

"This Can't Wait"

My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :) 

LYRICS:
I wake up every morning thinkin’ o you    
ya set the bar way up high - too high to be true
how many times have you cracked me up?
& in the realm of heaven  lies your touch 

the world pulled us apart 
gave us evidence it’s time to start over again 
but i don’t wanna - no i don’t want anyone new
I'm stuck on you 
tryin’ not to freak out but i usually do   
i’m stuck on you  

been forcin’ myself to swipe right 
met a coupla girls but they ain’t worth the fight,  no 	  

toughest of all is replacin’ a friend 
but who knows what can happen?

"Stuck on You"

My 4th album, "Str8 Thoughts" was set to release in Fall of 2019, however the cancellation of a tour postponed it, until now :) 

LYRICS:
go rest your eyes
go rest your eyes
you’ve had a long long day
and you deserve a good long sleep 

what makes you feel a little slow? oh oh 
and what makes you dream a little dream
god rest your soul, little one
ain’t no need to keep on spinnin’ 
today needs a new beginnin’ 
go rest your soul
go rest your soul
you’ve had a long long day   
oh yeah  

what makes you feel a little slow?  
and what makes you dream a little dream
god rest your soul, little one
ain’t no need to keep on spinning  
today needs a new beginnin’ 

Go rest your eyes

"Go Rest Your Eyes"

*Eric Cox = guitar, Stephen Cox = Bass, Nick Corey = Piano, Josh Riedy on Drums

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