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12 Days

by The Khaki Scouts

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1.
I knew a man who was hidden away from the eyes the world near the sea He took me fishing on his boat one day, rolled his eyes as he sat next to me He said "darlin', money don't mean that much to me" I said "Mr. set me free." I told him bout all things that I loved, all the plans that I had in my head I told him bout that big house on the lake and I can't stop, cuz I'll sleep when I'm dead He said darlin your whole life will go by, and you'll have those pretty things to show but nothing that was worth your time Baby with your eyes so wide You're doing what you think is right but your so, so off, you're so far off Listen to the old and wise I've already lived your life And I ask you at what cost? You don't know the cost Baby you're so far off I knew a man who was hiding his heart lost his way as he rose to the top He had all of the wealth you could want, I guess he just didn't know where to stop He told me darlin, love is what means the world to me I said Mr. I can't set you free I told him bout all the things that I loved all the plans that I had in my head He seemed to look far off to the west did he listen to a word that I said? He told me, "darlin your whole life will go by And you've got not another day to waste another dream to live or die" Give me the answers I should find I need the truth in half the time straight from the horses mouth And we're the wringing the lessons out No sugar coating for this girl I'm the one laughing at the world I'll get it all worked out I'm not letting my visions down
2.
Into You 02:38
I've made a deal with time we picked a day for me to find a man to walk with me around the world a love that reaches round the waist of earth I'm gonna wait for you I've got some living to do I'll soon be falling into you Don't know when fate will nod All of those nights forgot I'll soon be falling into you I can see what time has in mind for me, he teaches at times I feel a rush that leaves me speechless I'm searching for the pull of my heart, your kiss
3.
He's a man of few words Says he really loves me has his own share of troubles In his little wood shop never turns music on just works with that smile on his face I caught him singing to himself when he was alone he don't need a fancy house just a home I'm a girl who lights up when I turn an old record on spinning around and around in my little square room ceiling blank up ahead the things i dream on those walls he caught me singing to myself when I was alone I just need an honest man for me to hold He's a man of few words says he really loves me laughs about nothing at all In my old yellow car I drive till I'm done breathing hard nothing's as bad as it seems He sees me struggling for faith when I'm alone You can't solve this in a day, can we go home?
4.
Campfires 02:37
You are the earth, the wind, the vessel You are the road that lasts I am the the crook, the theif, the hassle I am the floor that cracks Fix me up and I will last You are the rock, the roll, the future You are the soul that fuels I am the crook, the night, the moocher mainly cuz I refuse to let them use me as they choose I need you to stay with me but, I think that you'll run away What can I give you to stay? I am the song, the words, the struggle I keep you on your toes I promise to always keep trying to drive the crazies out and let them go You are the reason I keep going You keep the will in me strong You are the one who keeps showing up even though my troubles party all night long I need you to stay with me but, I think that you'll run away What can I give you to stay? You think you should stay with me but, I think that you'll run away what can I give you to stay? Please stay?
5.
Do you know how long I've dreamed and schemed All those sleepless nights how hopeless it all seemed There were times when I could almost taste the future years ahead where I would be someday And I was scared and you were there to tell me "Don't you dare stop trying" You held my face the words escaped "You'll be o.k. I'd never lie to you" Don't sell my dreams There are some things money can buy But it can't buy everything I won't change my mind Go ahead and name your price Give me a million a trillion And I'll wave it goodbye I admit sometimes the other side tempted me to try to understand But all it took was just one step outside the way I've always thought, the way I've always planned The truth is there's no other way. I have no choice, but the one I've made. Sometimes there's pain sometimes trouble I can't help loving what I do each day
6.
Sunday when I met you last spring I fell in love You'd give in when I'd pull you close to me not letting up When all was good, when all was perfect sit out on the sidewalk no shoes on Without no trouble, when things were simple kiss you till your tired lips moved on This one's for you and all your endless nights If I had one wish, I'd wish to keep you by my side Years go by your always gone away you call me home I wait for you I'm trying to be brave But it's a long road My family tree has been cut down I hold it altogether with tape and crayons What I have lost, I finally found I need you cuz my hopes coming around This one's for you and all the endless nights If I had one wish, I'd wish to keep you by my side
7.
Who? 02:33
You must be hammered stumbling around town you feel a little lonely tonight you used to shine, shine they'd wait in lines, lines just to see your handsome face in lights Now you're all washed up and I'm not smiling about your fortune upon this day I hate to tell you that I told you so Your sneaky ways, hooligan days, I look away And I'll carry on but it's over you are done and all those women you screwed over, they have won Now pay the bill look me in the eyes and feel all our pain just peel away now that you're gone You must be crazy. no I'm not dropping All the love in my life just for you I caved in each time now finally goodbye I wish you well, hope all your dreams come true!
8.
Told me to wash my hands And never wander far I cleaned my soul three times a day Still caught a broken heart You had a way with words I couldn't say them first Is there nothing left I can do? If I showed up with nothing but love and a suitcase at your front door Would you let me in or keep me shivering outside in the cold? would you hold me close or stand silent if my question you decline I'll you behind My mother's always right Not grateful til he's gone I hate thinking in hindsight about what I did wrong We can still try again You never learn you said I learned this time to keep you instead
9.
As I stand here now Look into my eyes Asked myself a thousand times Lady why'd you try? Not so long ago Change my name each night Play a different character Fool them every time I want my spirit back where did that woman go? She ran so far, so wide, to where the great wind blows She always reached for higher When fate grabbed from below I wish she'd show up I wish she'd show up I wish she'd show Life crashes in waves and I say "Hey, I need a break" I wave my arms and kick my legs but I go under anyway. Where does that leave me now my clothes tossed in a pile I've got some songs and my guitar And that'll last me for awhile Yeah that 'll last me for awhile wouldn't change a thing I know I always say that means the world to me you were always there to keep me on the road, blindfold and my hands tied sweet oh so sweet
10.
The Lonelies 02:32
move move move put you out of my mind sleep sleep sleep another day out of sight for the first time I can't let you go I got a case of the lonelies by myself again I got a case of the loneliness and baby i'm waiting I thought I would stay busy on the road traveling I got a case of the loneliness and baby I'm waiting walk the line nothing like the first one wind ahead think of times we had for the first time I can't let you go
11.
I've gotta reach down honey Deep inside of me I've gotta run from that circus And the game and the scene You've gotta take that ransom money Give away your soul for free Not me, not me I get a headache thinking about it Right between my eyes Daddy always told his babies Shoot up straight into the sky Life is really not so desperate if you think about it twice Just try, just try Do what feels good Why you standing still you got the rest of your life? If you knew you could finish what you start (live that childhood dream) would you be wasting your time? I need to focus on the road keep my eye on the horizon Darlin' you need to let go you and your heart always fighting The questions always shoving you into a corner silent Don't fight it. Sit quiet.
12.
All For You 03:10
Little China man from far away Left your family back where you were raised Come to the new land the big U.S.A. But you'll go back some day Hopped on the back of a pick-up truck your son's smile in your pocket to bring you luck each day your saving up cuz you'll go back some day It's all for you. It's all for you Little China man comes up to me Wrings his little hands and drags his feet brushes a tear away, he can hardly breath He's got somethin' to say My wife back home thinks I will not return My three young sons are all I have on earth She says I've been gone for years and she's moving on to start a new life, to live a new song It's all for you It's all for you

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These 12 songs were released for 24 hours each beginning on Dec. 13th leading up to Dec. 25th (x-mas). Hence the name "12 Days" before x-mas.

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released December 25, 2012

Meg Frampton- Songwriter, Guitar, Vocals.
Nick Price- Engineer, Drums, Percussion.
Bronk Onion- Upright bass on Do What Feels Good and Who?
Brian Manecke- Banjo on Do What Feels Good and Who?
Patrick Flaherty- Vocals on Do What Feels Good.
Charlie Vela- Mixed & played bass on Money, Money, Money and All For You.
All songs written by Meg Frampton and performed by The Khaki Scouts

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