Ain't Messed Up

I kept pushing you away 
But I didn't wanna lose you 
Now I’m uncertain why I'd choose to? 
(My mind ain’t working okay)
I could feel the fire in you fade
We couldn’t burn like we used to
I hope you don’t think I confuse you.


Whoa I got tired of fighting, 
Couldn’t keep on righting the wrong
You'll never find me
All broken apart now you’re gone


Don’t get the feeling you fine dear 
You’re like the fool you been grinding
Sometimes the truth it can be blinding
Til you look and learn you got it all wrong
Not every battle you fightin’
Will turn your wrongs into writings
In case you still need reminding

Whoa Now you can’t find me
(Too bad you can't find me)
I ain’t messed up now you’re gone


Whoa I got tired of fighting, 
Couldn’t keep on righting the wrong
You'll never find me
All broken apart now you’re gone

Whoa Now you can’t find me
(Too bad you can't find me)
You can no longer like me
(Don't care you don’t like me)
 
Don’t need you behind me
(I don’t need you behind me)
Whoa Now you can’t find me
(Too bad you can't find me)
You can no longer like me
(Don't care you don’t like me)
Don’t need you behind me
(I don’t need you behind me) 
 
I ain't messed up now you're gone

Music and Lyrics by Tom Hall 2021

Ain't Messed Up

Dina, New mix. Mike Leedham  vocal. Written by Mike Leedham & John Dowman.

Out in the shiny night, the rain was softly falling
Tracks that ran down the boulevard had all been washed away
Out of the silver light, the past came softly calling
I remember the times we spent inside the Sad Café
Oh, it seemed like a holy place, protected by amazing grace
And we would sing right out loud, the things we could not say
We thought we could change this world with words like love and freedom
We were part of the lonely crowd inside the Sad Café
Oh, expecting to fly
We would meet on that beautiful shore in the sweet by and by
Some of their dreams came true, some just passed away
And some of them stayed behind, inside the Sad Café
The clouds rolled in and hid that shore
Now that Glory Train, it don't stop here no more
Now I look at the years gone by and wonder if the powers that be
I don't know why fortune smiles on some and lets the rest go free
Maybe the time has drawn the faces I recall
But things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all
No use in asking why, it just turned out that way
So meet me at midnight baby inside the Sad Café
Why don't you meet me at midnight, baby, inside the Sad Café

v4.00

Sad Café

Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Like you're some kinda movie star
Wearing twelve hundred dollars
D'ecollet'e
You looked a whole lot better to me
From twenty feet away
You're just a three dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A three dressed up as a 9, hey yeah
(All dressed up but you're only a three, a three dressed up as a 9)
Socially
You know you fit in just right
But as for me
I'm gonna have to pass tonight
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself, baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a three dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A three dressed up as a 9, hey yeah
(All dressed up but you're only a three, a three dressed up as a 9)
Hey wait a minute
Who do you think you are
Comin' on, comin' on
Just like you're some kinda movie star
Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself baby
But you don't suit me
You're just a three dressed up as a 9
You're only, wastin' my time
A three dressed up as a 9, hey yeah

v2.02


3 Dressed Up As A 9

The movies make it look easy and everyone says it's the best thing since sliced bread. 
Then why doesn’t it look that way? Your hopes are peaked!  This is the one! 
Uh uh.  You have to erase those pictures you took after again you see how silly you look. 
But you don’t give up.  You do it all again for that ideal prize. Maybe today you’ll meet that special one. 

All parts written and recorded by Paul Claxton, Shael Wrinch, James Zickmantel.

Lead Vocal/Keys: Paul Claxton
Guitar/Keys/Drums/BG Vocal: Shael Wrinch
Percussion/BG Vocal: James Zickmantel
Background Vocals: Sierra Wolfe

Track Artwork at RedBubble
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Projektor

Trouble With Love

Electric Guitar: Clay Willis
Electric Rhythm Guitar: Spencer Brochard
Cello & Acoustic Guitar: Milo Deering
Drums: Josh Rodgers
Bass: Pete Miller
Keyboards: Bob Patin
Vocal: Will Montgomery
Backup Vocals: Julie Laverty, Spencer Brochard
Engineering: Paul Osborn @ Audio Dallas
Written, Mixed & Produced by Will Montgomery

LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Same bed, same room,
But I don’t feel you move.
Eyes wide, your back turned,
Love fades, we don’t learn.

[Chorus]
Half a heart away,
But miles in between.
Too quiet to fight,
Too loud to dream.
You stay,
But you’re half a heart away.

[Verse 2]
Hands close, no touch,
We don’t talk that much.
Used to burn so bright,
Now we hide from the light.

[Chorus]
Half a heart away,
But I still pretend.
Too tired to leave,
Too far to mend.
You stay,
But you’re half a heart away.

[Bridge]
Don’t know who gave in first,
But we made it worse.
Don’t know what it means to be
all alone without you and me.

[Final Chorus]
Half a heart away,
Still lying side by side.
No fire, no flame,
Just the slow goodbye.
You stay,
But you’re half a heart away.

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
Guess we’re close enough to stay...
But still half a heart away.

Half A Heart Away

Guitars: Bill Scherer
Pedal Steel: Milo Deering
Drums: Josh Rodgers
Bass: Pete Miller
Keyboards: Bob Patin
Lead Vocal: Will Montgomery
Backup Vocals: Julie Laverty, Spencer Brochard
Engineering: Paul Osborn @ Audio Dallas
Written, Mixed & Produced by Will Montgomery

[Verse 1]
Half a step from where I stood
Said I might, never said I would
Traced your name across the glass
Watched the moment slowly pass

[Pre-Chorus]
Too much doubt, too little to say
You moved on while I looked away

[Chorus]
Took the long way from maybe
Drew a line, then looked away
Held my breath while you were waiting
Now there’s nothing left to say
You were steady, I was slow
Now I walk this road alone

[Verse 2]
Called your name, then changed my mind
Hoped you’d read between the lines
Told myself it’s not too late
But fear will always hesitate

[Pre-Chorus]
Held back words I thought you’d understand
Now they’re ashes in my hands
[Chorus]
Took the long way from maybe
Let it drift, then walked away
Built a wall instead of meaning
Now there’s nothing I can say
You were ready, I said no
Now I walk this road alone

[Bridge]
Built a home on ifs and when
Closed the door, then asked again
Watched you leave without a sound
Now I’m stuck on this battleground

[Final Chorus]
Took the long way from maybe
Truth was there, I looked away
Spoke too soft and far too slowly
Now there’s nothing left to say
You were sure, and I was slow
Now I walk this road alone

[Outro]
The signs were clear, I looked away
Now it’s just me and yesterday

Long Way From Maybe

(Go my way) etc.


Time, time, time
All I seem to do is wait
My, My, My
Lucky you look so damn great
Please, please, please
All I do is ask you please
Oh, for once in your life
Could you make mine ease-easy


If it doesn’t bother you, You're walking me home
I've been covering every base til now alone
You ain't caught any look I've thrown
Don't be the perfect guy who dies old and alone

(Go my way) etc.

Green, green, green
They’re overcome with jealousy
Me, me, me
They'll hate it when you come with me

If it doesn’t bother you, You're walking me home
I've been covering every base til now alone
You ain't caught any look I've thrown
Don't be the perfect guy who dies old and alone

(Go my way) etc.

If it doesn’t bother you, You're walking me home
I've been covering every base til now alone
You ain't caught any look I've thrown
Don't be the perfect guy who dies old and alone

(Go my way) etc.

Music and Lyrics by Tom Hall ©️2025

Go My Way

While I kept living in the shadows I was missing the sun Realising far too late You were the one

If I had heard you knocking Boy I would’ve opened the door I would not have kept you Waiting anymore

It was over before I Could ask the boy to stay Mighta kept him here in front of me If I knew he’d walk away

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong

Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

I’d overthink a bit, 
I’d overthink of everything Every choice I’d make 
I’d keep on questioning 
You didn’t need to worry 
‘bout my worrying No you couldn’t be certain 
I could beat uncertainty

It was over before I Could ask the boy to stay Mighta kept him here in front of me If I knew he’d walk away

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong

Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong
Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

Music and Lyrics by Tom Hall ©️2025

In Front of Me

Ooh he kept me running outta money
Bust and beat, the boy a greedy little honey
Ooh but now I’m back up on my feet again
Hide if you ever see him coming
Burning rubber, yeah I’m gonna keep running
Don’t wanna ever go back to anywhere I’ve been

I ain’t falling for you again
My, my
Falling for you again
My, my baby
My, my baby

I ain’t calling on you again
Bye-bye
Calling on you again
Bye-bye, maybe
Bye-bye maybe

No I don’t wanna do that again, no
Ain’t going back to the past
Ain’t gonna ever find a way to make the love in me last
No the lovin’ won’t last
No I don’t wanna do that again, no
The boy don’t wanna be nice
I got over him once
Now I don’t wanna break twice
No I don’t wanna break twice

I ain’t falling for you again
My, my
Falling for you again
My, my baby
My, my baby

I ain’t calling on you again
Bye-bye
Calling on you again
Bye-bye, maybe
Bye-bye maybe

Move out of my way
I’ve had enough of the madness
I played enough of your games
Don’t mind me walking away
Yeah get outta my way
Don’t have a heart for the sadness
I’m tired of fighting the pain
I won’t be living that way

I ain’t falling for you again
My, my
Falling for you again
My, my baby
My, my baby

I ain’t calling on you again
Bye-bye
Calling on you again
Bye-bye, maybe
Bye-bye maybe

Ooh, he kept me running outta money
Bust and beat, the boy a greedy little honey
Ooh, but now I’m back up on my feet again
Hide me if you ever see him coming
Burning rubber, yeah I’m gonna keep running
Don’t wanna ever go back to anywhere I’ve been

Music and lyrics by Tom Hall (c) 2025

GREEDY

Possess Me by Melly

i  have  played  guitar  and  bass  in  many  different  bands  over  the  years,  enjoying   success  in  both  live  performance  and  recording.
I  now  try  to  write  and   record  songs  in  singer / songwriter,  alt  rock,  folk  rock,  country  rock,  and  pop  genres,  occasionally  venturing  out  to  play  live. 
I  record  in  a  spare  bedroom  on  fairly  basic  equipment  that   needs  updating.  so  please  excuse  the  lack  of  professional  quality,  and  thanks  for  all  your  comments  and  listens!
So  glad  that  I  found  Soundcloud !  It  is  the  most  supportive  and  inspiring  environment  on  the  planet  for  any  musician !
All  tracks  on  my  soundcloud  page  are  originals.
All  music  and  lyrics  copyright  of  John  Dowman, ( and  Mike  Leedham,  where  credited.)
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Dina, New mix. Mike Leedham vocal. Written by Mike Leedham & John Dowman.

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