It's Okay to Be Me

We hope you enjoy our tribute to Dr. John from our debut album "Go"!  All other music on the album "Go" are our own original songs!

Lyrics:

I've been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time
I would say the right thing, but it must have used the wrong line

I've been on the right trip, but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a bad place, but I wonder what it's good for

I've been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time
My head was in a bad place, but I'm having such a good time

I've been runnin' trying to get hung up in my mind
Just got to give myself a good talking to this time
I just need a little brain salad surgery
I've just got to cure this insecurity

I've been in the wrong place, but it must have been the right time
I've been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong song

I've been in the right vein, but it seems like the wrong arm
I've been in the right world, but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong

Slippin' dodgin' sneakin' creapin', hidin' out down the street
I see my life changing with everywho I meet

Refried confusion is making itself clear
Wonder which way I go, to get on out of here

I've been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time
I'd a said the right thing, but I must have used the wrong line

I'd a took the right road, but it must have been the wrong turn
I would've made the right move, but it must have made the wrong time

I've been down the right road, but I must have used the wrong car
My head was in a good place, and I'm wonderin' what it's good for

Right Place, Wrong Time

Right Place, Wrong Time (Cover)

A song inspired by the void and sorrow of my father's death.

Lyrics:

Part Of Me

Lyrics:

We came up in the same tiny railroad town
Muscle cars and farms were all around
Ball caps and faded tees
That was how we always made the scene

I remember we were cool
Girl, we had some good times after school
And we made plans to make our getaway

They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
The memories from back in the day
They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
Squeelin' tires and backyard fires
They're in my soul to stay

He stepped out of the car in his three piece suit
Cuff links, diamond rings, and snakeskin boots
We never care what lied ahead
You and me forever is what you said

And still I can here them say
Boy, you let a good one get away
I'm older now but I still think of you

They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
The memories from back in the day
They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
Squeelin' tires and backyard fires
They're in my soul to stay

Life came and dealt us separate hands
I had to accept, I had to understand
I hope that all is well
Yeah, I'm doin swell
Maybe I'll see you again someday

They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
The memories from back in the day
They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
Squeelin' tires and backyard fires
They're in my soul to stay

They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
The memories from back in the day
They're in my soul to stay
You can't take 'em away
Squeelin' tires and backyard fires
They're in my soul to stay

In My Soul To Stay

I wrote this song on my way home from visiting my family in Tennessee.   When the inspiration came, I had my daughter take over driving so I could write.  Hope you like it.
-Troy

Lyrics:

Foggy Sunday morning, headin' down 40 East
Michigan is calling I just left Crossville Tennessee
Four days with family, is never quite enough
Seeing everybody makes going home so tough

The little ones aren't the little ones anymore
Some went off to college, some went off to war
Looking back on the time we spent
I've never been so glad I went
I thank God they're all still here with me

They are everything that I hold dear
That is my home away from here

Moose is on the radio jokin' like he did when we were young
Mom is in the kitchen, takin' care of everyone
Dad was at his desk, tryin' to figure out the internet
And my brother's still workin' his fingers to the bone


The little ones aren't the little ones anymore
Some went off to college, some went off to war
Looking back on the time we spent
I've never been so glad I went
I thank God they're all still here with me

They are everything that I hold dear
That is my home away from here


The little ones aren't the little ones anymore
Some went off to college, some went off to war
Looking back on the time we spent
I've never been so glad I went
I thank God they're all still here with me

They are everything that I hold dear
That is my home away from here

My Home Away From Here

Lyrics:

Cup of joe on the mountain side
Sun's telling us to rise and shine
Great day ahead for my baby and me

Off to the beach for the day
Through the mountains all the way
In the sand is where we're going to be

These are the days that we'll never forget
Sand in our toes, wind in our hair
These are the days that we'll never regret
I'll Always wanna be there

Toes in the water catchin' rays
Talking 'bout oysters later today
Barefoot wine going down by the glass

The water's cool and the sand is hot
Must be time for a round of shots
I hope our day will never end

These are the days that we'll never forget
Sand in our toes, wind in our hair
These are the days that we'll never regret
I'll Always wanna be there

Drinks are ordered, the band is playing
A little beach town is where we're stayin
Watching the sun go down

Showered together, slip into bed
Had a big day we'll sleep like the dead
Tomorrow, more sand for you and me

These are the days that we'll never forget
Sand in our toes, wind in our hair
These are the days that we'll never regret
I'll Always wanna be there

These are the days that we'll never forget
Sand in our toes, wind in our hair
These are the days that we'll never regret
I'll Always wanna be there

These Are The Days

Lyrics:

You don’t need to push Babe 
To get me down on my knee 
You’ve got to let it roll 
And be patient with me 

I told you that I love you 
And Honey, that’s no lie 
But I’ve got to take it slow 
Been burnt too many times 

Been ‘round the block before 
Don’t need you bangin’ my door 

Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 

I haven’t even popped the question 
And you’re pickin’ out your dress 
We should be makin’ love 
Instead, you’re causin’ me stress 

Your pressure’s drivin’ me away 
And Baby that’s a crime 
You’ve got to let it happen 
In it’s own time 

Been ‘round the block before 
Don’t need you bangin’ my door 

Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 

I don’t wanna lose you 
But if you make me decide 
I might get on a plane girl 
Fly away and hide 

Been ‘round the block before 
Don’t need you bangin’ my door 

Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push 
Baby don’t you push

Baby Don't You Push (Remastered)

Recorded live in the studio

Inspiration: An orphan's yearning and life-long search gave birth to this passionate musical self-portrait. 

Lyrics:

Given up on from the start
Never even met my Mom or Pa
Didn't even shed a tear
'Cause this is all I know
My parents were never here

It hurts your soul way down deep
The scars it made are here to keep
Over time it begins to fade
It calloused my soul today

Looking back and forth and up and down
Living as a nomad in any old town
No matter where we live this life of ours
I finally found my home
In your arms

Left with an empty hole inside
Looking for a home across the countryside
An empty void no matter where I'm at
Just another place to hang my hat

Looking back and forth and up and down
Living as a nomad in any old town
No matter where we live this life of ours
I finally found my home

After all the places I have stayed
It wasn't somewhere, but someone I craved
I wish I would have known this all along
That I was right where I belong

Looking back and forth and up and down
Living as a nomad in any old town
No matter where we live this life of ours
I finally found my home
I finally found my home
I finally found my home

In your arms

In Your Arms (Live Acoustic Version)

In Your Arms (Acoustic Version)

Lyrics:

He stands in the station, he's waiting for the train
He knows he's lost her and it's driving him insane

The Conductor punches his ticket, looks down and shakes his head
He want's to tell him but he walks away instead

All these towns look familiar, he's been riding so long
The picture that he holds of her keeps him going strong

His love for her is true
He's got nothing left to lose

And the rails are never-ending, from Maine to Mexico
He can't live without her, and he knows that he must go
The next town is calling him, she'll be waiting on the stair
He'll ride until he finds her, on The Train to Everywhere

He thinks about her as he looks out at his view
The sky reminds him of her eyes so blue

When he sees her he's gonna take her by the hand
Tell her that he loves her, he'll make her understand

He pulls out a worn out map and he marks where he has been
He'll return tomorrow to ride this train again

She won't be home this time
She's left this world behind

And the rails are never-ending, from Maine to Mexico
He can't live without her, and he knows that he must go
The next town is calling him, she'll be waiting on the stair
He'll ride until he finds her, on The Train to Everywhere

He'll ride until he finds her, on The Train to Everywhere

The Train to Everywhere

The Train To Everywhere

Lyrics:

Don't sweat the small stuff, rise to the top
Don't worry about tomorrow, the cream of the crop
We'll fly high on the tide till the day we drop

Jump right in, take your best shot
Don't be that life that time forgot
Just follow your dreams, and give it all you've got

One thing you got to know
It ain't about the dough
Just hang on tight, here we go
Full tilt round the world

Ride the wave to shore, gonna make a splash
Because it's once around the park, don't worry about the cash
We'll see our name in neon lights, red carpet on our path

One thing you got to know
It ain't about the dough
Just hang on tight, here we go
Full tilt round the world

One thing you got to know
It ain't about the dough
Just hang on tight, here we go
Full tilt round the world

Full Tilt Round The World

Lyrics:

I met you in the ordinary way
We hit it off, we're still together today
But now you're saying you're growing out of me
If that's how you feel, then that's how it should be

Just when I'm thinking everything's going to be fine
That's when you tell me, Baby I've changed my mind

Go go go if you want to go
Don't keep telling me that you just don't know
Anyone can see that it's all for show show show
Go if you want to go

It's touch and go and it's day by day with you
It's not easy to see your point of view
You want more, but you're not willing to wait
You want me in the life you're trying to create

Just when I'm thinking everything's going to be fine
That's when you tell me, Baby I've changed my mind

Go go go if you want to go
Don't keep telling me that you just don't know
Anyone can see that it's all for show show show
Go if you want to go

You put me through this every other week
You still expect me to turn the other cheek
You come back saying forgive me I was wrong
But you've been cryin' wolf for way too long

Go go go if you want to go
Don't keep telling me that you just don't know
Anyone can see that it's all for show show show
Go if you want to go

Go go go if you want to go
Don't keep telling me that you just don't know
Anyone can see that it's all for show show show
Go if you want to go

Go If You Want to Go

Go If You Want To Go

Lyrics:

I see you across the room
Singin' along with every tune
Your smile is like a slice of heaven

It don't matter what I do
Can't take my eyes away from you
You have my full attention

If you leave it up to me
I will try to make you see

I wanna take you home
Don't wanna take it slow
Don't wanna change your life
Just be my lover tonight
We can go our separate ways
You don't have to stay
I don't wanna be alone
I wanna take you home

Maybe we can have a dance
If you give me half a chance
I think your friends will understand

Before you change your mind
Let's leave this place behind
Oh, let's get out of here

If you leave it up to me
I will try to make you see

I wanna take you home
Don't wanna take it slow
Don't wanna change your life
Just be my lover tonight
We can go our separate ways
You don't have to stay
I don't wanna be alone
I wanna take you home

If you leave it up to me
I will try to make you see

I wanna take you home
Don't wanna take it slow
Don't wanna change your life
Just be my lover tonight
We can go our separate ways
You don't have to stay
I don't wanna be alone
I wanna take you home

I Wanna Take You Home

Lyrics:

Waking up next to you girl
I see the sun shine in your eyes
When I think of our future
I feel so hypnotized

It's worth more than gold
It's worth more than diamonds
It's something that money can't buy

I glows more than pearls
Tastes better than chocolate
We've truly found the spice of life

If the thunder's clappin' and lightning's striking
And the wind is blowin' our way
We're not worried 'cause we won't let it
Rain on our parade

Every day we're together
Is like a gift sent from above
I can't wait for the weekend
We'll spend it all on our love

It's worth more than gold
It's worth more than diamonds
It's something that money can't buy

I glows more than pearls
Tastes better than chocolate
We've truly found the spice of life

If the thunder's clappin' and lightning's striking
And the wind is blowin' our way
We're not worried 'cause we won't let it
Rain on our parade

Strolling down the beach together
Not a care 'bout Monday morn
Playing in the sunset
I thank God that you were born

It's worth more than gold
It's worth more than diamonds
It's something that money can't buy

I glows more than pearls
Tastes better than chocolate
We've truly found the spice of life

If the thunder's clappin' and lightning's striking
And the wind is blowin' our way
We're not worried 'cause we won't let it
Rain on our parade

Wind is blowin' our way
We won't let it rain on our parade

Our Parade

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We deliver Soulful Bluesy Americana Music from the Heart of Michigan.  Our music has roots in rock, rockin' blues, country rock, and funk.  We have just released our first original album, "Go", and we're adding a new track to Soundcloud every week to see what you think!

All tracks are original works except for "Right Place, Wrong Time", our tribute to the one and only Dr. John.

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