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Verse 1
Elissa’s trippin’ ‘cause I told her I’m in love with her
And Michael’s bitchin’ ‘cause he cannot find a place to work
Travis is worried ‘cause he doesn’t have a place to live
And Beth is cryin’ ‘cause her Baby-Daddy called her bitch
Pre-chorus 1
Steven swears aliens are near
Donnie hasn’t quite figured out he’s queer
Verse 2
Mama’s wondrin’ if she’s ever gonna make that sale
And Clytianne is busy damning everything to hell
Pre-chorus 2
Celeste just ran away from here
‘Cause Justen just knocked her up last year
Chorus
That’s the way it goes
Welcome to the show
I recommend the very front row
And when the curtains rise
Open up your eyes
Don’t be afraid it’s just life
Verse 3
Uncle’s dyin’ we got hospice waitin’ on the line
It’s tearin’ Grandma up inside, she says she’s doin’ fine (lyin’)
Pre-chorus 3
But we’re all gonna make it through somehow
‘Cause we’re all in this shit together now
Chorus
That’s the way it goes
Welcome to the show
I recommend the very front row
And when the curtains rise
Open up your eyes
Don’t be afraid it’s just life
Outro
And I’m just chillin’ ‘cause I know it’s gonna be alright
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia Thompson
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Verse 1
I’ve had my body forced in ways I didn’t like.
Felt the fear as someone threatened to take my life.
I’ve had the cruelest words come clawing at my ears.
And I’ve watched demons laugh while they feasted on my fears.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
Verse 2
I’ve had a knife or two inserted in my back.
Seen the foulest death, presented as a fact.
I’ve slept alone outside on dirt out in the cold.
I’ve been taken just so I could be left full of holes.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
Bridge
I’ve been spit on and bullied and laughed at
I’ve been beat on, attacked and been screamed at
I’ve been hated. I’ve been violated.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
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Shadow
Verse 1
When you’re startin’ out it’s so much fun
When the game of love has just begun
You have no cares
But you’re gonna think the game isn’t fair
When you find a certain somebody there
That you were never plannin’ on so beware of…
Chorus
… my shadow. It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
Shadow … oh oh oh … ooh ooh ooh
Verse 2
Well honey, let me ease your mind
Stick with me, you’ll have a wonderful time
So don’t be torn
But you should know what you’re getting’ in to
There’s a dark surprise that’s waitin’ for you
So do what you wanna do, but you’ve been warned about…
Chorus
… my shadow. It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
Bridge
We’re living in a world that separates
So I’ve divided up my sorrow
Can you make love to me and still embrace
The sure arrival of …
Chorus
… my shadow? It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
It scares like a ghost.
And you’ll feel the terror. When you get too close…
‘cause you got your own shadow
Copyright © 2017 Jessica Leia
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Just Getting By
Verse 1
Well I sell my soul every day.
They make payments on Saturday.
And in return, I owe them my life.
But what other way would I pass the days?
I resent them anyway,
All they seem to do, is take what is mine.
Verse 2
‘Cause it seems more like everyday,
This home is just a cage.
And possessions earned, aren’t treasures at all.
‘Cause they just remind me that I owe.
And if I wanted, I couldn’t go,
I’m committed to my own prison walls.
Chorus 1
But hey, don’t you tell me that’s life.
‘Cause if I were livin’ I wouldn’t feel myself die,
When I settled for just getting by.
Chorus part deux
But I’m left just the same with the question of what to do.
There were answers I thought I knew.
But it seems lately that I don’t know.
Verse 3
And I don’t know if dreams run out,
Or just get plagued by doubt,
But either way, they do you no good
‘Cause then you’re left to go without
The things that life’s about
And you start sayin’ things like, “I wish I could.”
Chorus 2
But hey, don’t you tell me that’s life.
‘Cause if I were livin’ I wouldn’t feel myself die,
When I settled for just getting by.
Chorus part deux
But I’m left once again with the question of what to do
There were answers I thought I knew
But it seems lately that I don’t know
Copyright © 1999 Jessica Leia
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Jessica Leia rocks the keys and blasts the vocals in this solo rendition of “Something Better”. This song starts out sweet and gentle but quickly rocket blasts into an inspirational tale of waking up from the illusions of love and realizing that is a good thing. You’ll hear hints of Alanis Morissette and Melissa Etheridge when the vocals get rough, and keys reminiscent of 90’s pop-rock style, but Jessica makes it all her own as she belts out a heartfelt and determined story about finding something better.
lyrics
Something Better
Verse 1
I always dreamed of fairy tales
A magic kiss to wake me from the night
Cast fortunes to a wishing well
That took my gold but left me dry
And it hurt to finally break the spell
When I discovered love isn’t black and white
But that’s alright
Chorus
‘Cause I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission or definition
Verse 2
I guess some prefer
To stay married to their lies
Trapped inside a vision of
A dream of love they never come to realize
But that’s alright
Chorus
‘Cause I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission or definition
Bridge
I need no knights in shining armor now
No damsels in distress allowed
Don’t need ‘em ‘cause
Chorus/outro
I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission
No, I don’t need permission
I’ll find something better (repeat)
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It’s So Fun
Verse 1
You’re always sayin’ that I need to be
A bit more serious, but that’s not quite me.
Hey just because you think you know what I need don’t make you
right!
Verse 2
Of course the grass is green on the other side
Usually that’s where I spend my time
‘Cause I can realize that this world is mine for awhile.
Chorus
And I may be in trouble sometimes, but it’s so fun!
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun!
You say you just wish I would stop, but you just want what I got!
And I just piss you off, ‘cause you’re no fun!
Verse 3
You seem to think I’m going’ nowhere fast
But I really think that if you’d just relax
And see how good it makes you feel to laugh, hey you’d be fine!
Chorus
And I may be in trouble sometimes, but it’s so fun!
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun!
You say you just wish I would stop, but you just want what I got!
And I just piss you off, ‘cause you’re no fun!
Bridge
Well you got the clouds and I got the better weather. You wonder why, but you never really ever learned to
go with the flow and just try to live for today.
Well I’m not gonna claim that I got it all together, but I believe that it doesn’t really matter whether
I get it figured it out, figured out any – way
Chorus 2
And I may be in trouble sometimes but its’ so fun
And I may always want to cross the line, but it’s so fun
Yeah I may be in trouble sometimes but it’s so fun
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun
You say you just wish I would stop,
But you just want what I got,
And I just piss you off
‘Cause you’re no fun!
Copyright © 2008 Jessica Leia Thompson
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You Are the One
VERSE 1
Magical, magical game we play. Give me sight so my vision is clear.
Whirling and spiraling as I sway, opening up, enter here.
VERSE 2
Like a fantasy’s ever elusive touch, you’re a whisper I harken to hear.
And a riddle that only will say so much, ‘til I’ve donned what is left of my fear
CHORUS
And you are there when I’m closing my eyes. There, when I’m living my lies.
And you are the place I must go, for you are the one that I know.
VERSE 3
Already given to only you, how can my heart understand?
While seeking the freedom of only truth, I am held by illusions of man.
CHORUS
And you are there when I’m closing my eyes. There, when I’m living my lies.
And you are the place I must go, for you are the one that I know.
VERSE 4
Magical, magical game we play. Give me sight so my vision is clear.
Whirling and spiraling as I sway, opening up, enter here.
Copyright © 2020 Jessica Leia
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Kisses
Verse 1
She ran in to Don Juan the other day. You know, he’s a regular Casanova.
She was sittin’ on the fence when she heard him say, “Girl, I think that you oughta move over.”
Verse 2
She said, “My name is Mrs. Alesis, but don’t you be mindin’ the Mrs..
‘Cause I know exactly what this is and I know kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
He said, “Kisses illicit kisses?”
She said “Kisses illicit kisses.”
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Verse 3
An incredible combination, that’s certain to cause a sensation.
If you wanna discover what this is, remember kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
Kisses illicit kisses.
Kisses illicit kisses.
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Solo
Verse 4
An incredible combination, that’s certain to cause a sensation.
If you wanna discover what this is, remember kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
Kisses illicit kisses.
Kisses illicit kisses.
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Xxx oo
Copyright © 2020 Jessica Leia
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I’ll Keep Believing
Verse 1
Let’s not let me look now too closely,
Or it might bring me to my knees.
Maybe I’ll gather up all the details
And just let ‘em go – fade into the breeze.
Chorus 1
And I’ll keep believin’, just like the good books tell you to do;
Ignore what I’m seein’ so I don’t mistake it all for the truth. (Oooohhh)
Verse 2
Looking for ways not to get too hasty,
So I don’t melt into the fire.
Maybe I’ll ask some God for permission,
To live in a truth, that makes me a liar.
Chorus 2
Can I keep believin’, is that what you really want me to do?
Ignore what I’m seein’ so I don’t mistake it all for the truth. (Oooohhhh)
Chorus 3
Guess I’ll keep believin’. Hey I got nothin’ better to do.
Days comin’ and leavin’ – guess I’ll just sit here and wait for the proof. (Oooohhh)
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia
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Brand New Elvis
Verse 1
I need a brand new Elvis. I need a brand new pill. I need a brand new Lennon. I need a brand new thrill.
Verse 2
I need a new messiah. I need a brand new word. A burning bush on fire. A story never heard.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Verse 3
I need a brand new apple. I need a brand new brand. I need a brand new reason. I know you understand.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Bridge:
I don’t care how, I want it now.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Copyright © 2015 Jessica Leia and Loren Dean Kattari
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Enjoy the heart felt lyrics about the passing of time and the love bonds that don’t ever go away - even when people do. A beautiful folk ballad that’s sure to warm your heart and maybe even bring a tear to your eye.
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After Awhile
Verse 1
Midnight, laughin’ with music. You and I tryin’ to lose it.
Oh, I still know all your secrets. And I can still see your smile.
I know we swore we’d never lose touch, but God it’s been a while.
Chorus 1
But the seasons change and it slips away, as the setting sun melts away each day.
And the telephone gets harder to dial.
But because our roads don’t often cross, don’t think my love for you is lost.
The thought of you still always makes me smile.
Even after a while.
Verse 2
Well I been workin’ and playin’ too. Doin’ all the things you’re supposed to do
Oh life, sure keeps you busy. Sometimes it just drives me wild.
And everyone that I talk to says, “We should all get together in awhile”.
Bridge
But when I’m seein’ you after a while, I’ll admit I’m feeling insecure.
Don’t know what to say or where we left off or what I have to offer you anymore… anymore.
But how ‘bout
Verse 3
Midnight, laughin’ with music? You and I should go out and lose it.
Oh, we could still share our secrets and there is still reason to smile.
And even if we should lose touch, well at least we’ve got awhile.
Chorus 2
So let the seasons change, let it slip away, let the setting sun melt away each day.
No matter what you do it’s gonna drive you wild.
But I can’t say I feel a thing is lost. I hold my love for you in my fondest thoughts,
It makes me strong as I walk along each mile.
Ending
Oh its strange how time can change us, but you still have that same old smile.
Time could never make us strangers, no matter how long awhile.
So after a while. After a while. I’ll see you after a while… After a while…
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia
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Sail On
Intro
Got off at work about a quarter ‘til ten.
Found myself drivin’ ‘til the next hour’s end.
I don’t know how I got two thousand miles from my home.
I guess when it’s in your blood, you’re just bound to roam.
Chorus 1
But I felt that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I’d been hangin’ around too long.
Gettin’ sick and tired of my home.
Like it’s time for this ship to sail on.
Verse 1
When it seems like everything you’re doing’s just a waste of time.
And it seems like everything you’re thinking’s just a waste of mind.
And it seems like everything you’re lookin’ for you’ll never find.
That’s when you know, it’s time to pack up your bags get up and go.
Chorus 2
And I felt that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I’d been hangin’ around too long
Gettin’ sick and tired of my home.
Like it’s time for this ship to sail on.
Bridge
And I’m lookin’ for just a little change of style.
Hopin’ maybe I can see a couple different smiles.
‘Cause I know I gotta be at least a couple miles away from home.
And so I roam. Yeah I’ll just roam.
Verse 2
It isn’t long before I see that things are not the same.
There isn’t anywhere to go where people know my name.
And trying to make another life is making me insane.
This time I know it’s time to pack up my bags get up and go.
Chorus 3
‘Cause I feel that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I been hangin’ around too long.
I could never call this place my home.
It’s time for this ship to sail on.
Yeah it’s time for this ship to sail on.
It’s time for this ship to sail on.
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia
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Verse 1
Elissa’s trippin’ ‘cause I told her I’m in love with her
And Michael’s bitchin’ ‘cause he cannot find a place to work
Travis is worried ‘cause he doesn’t have a place to live
And Beth is cryin’ ‘cause her Baby-Daddy called her bitch
Pre-chorus 1
Steven swears aliens are near
Donnie hasn’t quite figured out he’s queer
Verse 2
Mama’s wondrin’ if she’s ever gonna make that sale
And Clytianne is busy damning everything to hell
Pre-chorus 2
Celeste just ran away from here
‘Cause Justen just knocked her up last year
Chorus
That’s the way it goes
Welcome to the show
I recommend the very front row
And when the curtains rise
Open up your eyes
Don’t be afraid it’s just life
Verse 3
Uncle’s dyin’ we got hospice waitin’ on the line
It’s tearin’ Grandma up inside, she says she’s doin’ fine (lyin’)
Pre-chorus 3
But we’re all gonna make it through somehow
‘Cause we’re all in this shit together now
Chorus
That’s the way it goes
Welcome to the show
I recommend the very front row
And when the curtains rise
Open up your eyes
Don’t be afraid it’s just life
Outro
And I’m just chillin’ ‘cause I know it’s gonna be alright
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia
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My Soul
Verse 1
I’ve had my body forced in ways I didn’t like.
Felt the fear as someone threatened to take my life.
I’ve had the cruelest words come clawing at my ears.
And I’ve watched demons laugh while they feasted on my fears.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
Verse 2
I’ve had a knife or two inserted in my back.
Seen the foulest death, presented as a fact.
I’ve slept alone outside on dirt out in the cold.
I’ve been taken just so I could be left full of holes.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
Bridge
I’ve been spit on and bullied and laughed at
I’ve been beat on, attacked and been screamed at
I’ve been hated. I’ve been violated.
Refrain
But you….. You raped my soul.
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Shadow
Verse 1
When you’re startin’ out it’s so much fun
When the game of love has just begun
You have no cares
But you’re gonna think the game isn’t fair
When you find a certain somebody there
That you were never plannin’ on so beware
of…
Chorus
… my shadow. It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
Shadow … oh oh oh … ooh ooh ooh
Verse 2
Well honey, let me ease your mind
Stick with me, you’ll have a wonderful time
So don’t be torn
But you should know what you’re getting’ in to
There’s a dark surprise that’s waitin’ for you
So do what you wanna do, but you’ve been
warned about…
Chorus
… my shadow. It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
Bridge
We’re living in a world that separates
So I’ve divided up my sorrow
Can you make love to me and still embrace
The sure arrival of …
Chorus
… my shadow? It hides in the night.
When I’m screamin’. When I cry.
It’s only my shadow
End Chorus
It scares like a ghost.
And you’ll feel the terror. When you get too close…
‘cause you got your own shadow
Copyright © 2017 Jessica Leia
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Just Getting By
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A gentle country sounding song in a ¾ time; “Just Getting By” weaves together acoustic and slide guitars with evanescent percussive waves ebbing and flowing with the subtle pulsing of this beautiful ballad. It is a song with a Carpenter's type softness, Jim Croce classic sound and “Puff, the Magic Dragon” kind of charm in which Jessica Leia sings heartfelt lyrics about the struggles of facing our own, self-imposed prisons.
lyrics
Just Getting By
Verse 1
Well I sell my soul every day.
They make payments on Saturday.
And in return, I owe them my life.
But what other way would I pass the days?
I resent them anyway,
All they seem to do, is take what is mine.
Verse 2
‘Cause it seems more like everyday,
This home is just a cage.
And possessions earned, aren’t treasures at all.
‘Cause they just remind me that I owe.
And if I wanted, I couldn’t go,
I’m committed to my own prison walls.
Chorus 1
But hey, don’t you tell me that’s life.
‘Cause if I were livin’ I wouldn’t feel myself die,
When I settled for just getting by.
Chorus part deux
But I’m left just the same with the question of what to do.
There were answers I thought I knew.
But it seems lately that I don’t know.
Verse 3
And I don’t know if dreams run out,
Or just get plagued by doubt,
But either way, they do you no good
‘Cause then you’re left to go without
The things that life’s about
And you start sayin’ things like, “I wish I could.”
Chorus 2
But hey, don’t you tell me that’s life.
‘Cause if I were livin’ I wouldn’t feel myself die,
When I settled for just getting by.
Chorus part deux
But I’m left once again with the question of what to do
There were answers I thought I knew
But it seems lately that I don’t know
Copyright © 1999 Jessica Leia
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Something Better
Verse 1
I always dreamed of fairy tales
A magic kiss to wake me from the night
Cast fortunes to a wishing well
That took my gold but left me dry
And it hurt to finally break the spell
When I discovered love isn’t black and white
But that’s alright
Chorus
‘Cause I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission or definition
Verse 2
I guess some prefer
To stay married to their lies
Trapped inside a vision of
A dream of love they never come to realize
But that’s alright
Chorus
‘Cause I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission or definition
Bridge
I need no knights in shining armor now
No damsels in distress allowed
Don’t need ‘em ‘cause
Chorus/outro
I’ll find something better
And I’ve never loved for nothing, but for nothing
I’ll find something better
And it won’t need permission
No, I don’t need permission
I’ll find something better (repeat)
Copyright © 2015 Jessica Leia
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It’s So Fun
Verse 1
You’re always sayin’ that I need to be
A bit more serious, but that’s not quite me.
Hey just because you think you know what I need don’t make you right!
Verse 2
Of course the grass is green on the other side
Usually that’s where I spend my time
‘Cause I can realize that this world is mine for awhile.
Chorus
And I may be in trouble sometimes, but it’s so fun!
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun!
You say you just wish I would stop, but you just want what I got!
And I just piss you off, ‘cause you’re no fun!
Verse 3
You seem to think I’m going’ nowhere fast
But I really think that if you’d just relax
And see how good it makes you feel to laugh, hey you’d be fine!
Chorus
And I may be in trouble sometimes, but it’s so fun!
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun!
You say you just wish I would stop, but you just want what I got!
And I just piss you off, ‘cause you’re no fun!
Bridge
Well you got the clouds and I got the better weather. You wonder why, but you never really ever learned to
go with the flow and just try to live for today.
Well I’m not gonna claim that I got it all together, but I believe that it doesn’t really matter whether
I get it figured it out, figured out any – way
Chorus 2
And I may be in trouble sometimes but its’ so fun
And I may always want to cross the line, but it’s so fun
Yeah I may be in trouble sometimes but it’s so fun
And I may not know where to draw the line, but it’s so fun
You say you just wish I would stop,
But you just want what I got,
And I just piss you off
‘Cause you’re no fun!
Copyright © 2008 Jessica Leia Thompson
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You Are the One
VERSE 1
Magical, magical game we play. Give me sight so my vision is clear.
Whirling and spiraling as I sway, opening up, enter here.
VERSE 2
Like a fantasy’s ever elusive touch, you’re a whisper I harken to hear.
And a riddle that only will say so much, ‘til I’ve donned what is left of my fear
CHORUS
And you are there when I’m closing my eyes. There, when I’m living my lies.
And you are the place I must go, for you are the one that I know.
VERSE 3
Already given to only you, how can my heart understand?
While seeking the freedom of only truth, I am held by illusions of man.
CHORUS
And you are there when I’m closing my eyes. There, when I’m living my lies.
And you are the place I must go, for you are the one that I know.
VERSE 4
Magical, magical game we play. Give me sight so my vision is clear.
Whirling and spiraling as I sway, opening up, enter here.
Copyright © 2020 Jessica Leia
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Kisses Illicit Kisses
Verse 1
She ran in to Don Juan the other day. You know, he’s a regular Casanova.
She was sittin’ on the fence when she heard him say, “Girl, I think that you oughta move over.”
Verse 2
She said, “My name is Mrs. Alesis, but don’t you be mindin’ the Mrs..
‘Cause I know exactly what this is and I know kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
He said, “Kisses illicit kisses?”
She said “Kisses illicit kisses.”
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Verse 3
An incredible combination, that’s certain to cause a sensation.
If you wanna discover what this is, remember kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
Kisses illicit kisses.
Kisses illicit kisses.
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Solo
Verse 4
An incredible combination, that’s certain to cause a sensation.
If you wanna discover what this is, remember kisses illicit kisses.
Refrain
Chorus
Smooch, smooch, rub, rub.
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.
You give you get, you get you know
Xx oo
Xxx oo
Xxx oo
Copyright © 2019 Jessica Leia
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I’ll Keep Believing
Verse 1
Let’s not let me look now too closely,
Or it might bring me to my knees.
Maybe I’ll gather up all the details
And just let ‘em go – fade into the breeze.
Chorus 1
And I’ll keep believin’, just like the good books tell you to do;
Ignore what I’m seein’ so I don’t mistake it all for the truth. (Oooohhh)
Verse 2
Looking for ways not to get too hasty,
So I don’t melt into the fire.
Maybe I’ll ask some God for permission,
To live in a truth, that makes me a liar.
Chorus 2
Can I keep believin’, is that what you really want me to do?
Ignore what I’m seein’ so I don’t mistake it all for the truth. (Oooohhhh)
Chorus 3
Guess I’ll keep believin’. Hey I got nothin’ better to do.
Days comin’ and leavin’ – guess I’ll just sit here and wait for the proof. (Oooohhh)
Copyright 2008 jessica leia
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Brand New Elvis
Verse 1
I need a brand new Elvis. I need a brand new pill. I need a brand new Lennon. I need a brand new thrill.
Verse 2
I need a new messiah. I need a brand new word. A burning bush on fire. A story never heard.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Verse 3
I need a brand new apple. I need a brand new brand. I need a brand new reason. I know you understand.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Bridge:
I don’t care how, I want it now.
Chorus
But anyway, I was thinkin’ you could be my social craze. Something I could worship, something I could praise.
Said you could be the latest trend to make my life alive again. I need somebody to bring my next best thing.
Copyright © 2015 Jessica Leia and Loren Dean Kattari
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After A While
Verse 1
Midnight, laughin’ with music. You and I tryin’ to lose it.
Oh, I still know all your secrets. And I can still see your smile.
I know we swore we’d never lose touch, but God it’s been a while.
Chorus 1
But the seasons change and it slips away, as the setting sun melts away each day.
And the telephone gets harder to dial.
But because our roads don’t often cross, don’t think my love for you is lost.
The thought of you still always makes me smile.
Even after a while.
Verse 2
Well I been workin’ and playin’ too. Doin’ all the things you’re supposed to do
Oh life, sure keeps you busy. Sometimes it just drives me wild.
And everyone that I talk to says, “We should all get together in awhile”.
Bridge
But when I’m seein’ you after a while, I’ll admit I’m feeling insecure.
Don’t know what to say or where we left off or what I have to offer you anymore… anymore.
But how ‘bout
Verse 3
Midnight, laughin’ with music? You and I should go out and lose it.
Oh, we could still share our secrets and there is still reason to smile.
And even if we should lose touch, well at least we’ve got awhile.
Chorus 2
So let the seasons change, let it slip away, let the setting sun melt away each day.
No matter what you do it’s gonna drive you wild.
But I can’t say I feel a thing is lost. I hold my love for you in my fondest thoughts,
It makes me strong as I walk along each mile.
Ending
Oh its strange how time can change us, but you still have that same old smile.
Time could never make us strangers, no matter how long awhile.
So after a while. After a while. I’ll see you after a while… After a while…
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Sail On
Intro
Got off at work about a quarter ‘til ten.
Found myself drivin’ ‘til the next hour’s end.
I don’t know how I got two thousand miles from my home.
I guess when it’s in your blood, you’re just bound to roam.
Chorus 1
But I felt that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I’d been hangin’ around too long.
Gettin’ sick and tired of my home.
Like it’s time for this ship to sail on.
Verse 1
When it seems like everything you’re doing’s just a waste of time.
And it seems like everything you’re thinking’s just a waste of mind.
And it seems like everything you’re lookin’ for you’ll never find.
That’s when you know, it’s time to pack up your bags get up and go.
Chorus 2
And I felt that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I’d been hangin’ around too long
Gettin’ sick and tired of my home.
Like it’s time for this ship to sail on.
Bridge
And I’m lookin’ for just a little change of style.
Hopin’ maybe I can see a couple different smiles.
‘Cause I know I gotta be at least a couple miles away from home.
And so I roam. Yeah I’ll just roam.
Verse 2
It isn’t long before I see that things are not the same.
There isn’t anywhere to go where people know my name.
And trying to make another life is making me insane.
This time I know it’s time to pack up my bags get up and go.
Chorus 3
‘Cause I feel that feelin’ comin’ on.
Like I been hangin’ around too long.
I could never call this place my home.
It’s time for this ship to sail on.
Yeah it’s time for this ship to sail on.
It’s time for this ship to sail on.
Copyright 2008 Jessica Leia
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released September 24, 2022
