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Father (overture)
01:13
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Clearer Sight
04:14
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When you’re upset, dazed and confused, put it to song
When things in life, bombarding you, do not belong
Whistle or hum, start with a tune, before too long
You’ve got a song
Relax your mind, open your heart, let yourself be
Opening up, writing it down, it’s therapy
Dispensing those, old heavy thoughts, your heart is free
Share it with me
Has you’re lover just left you did you do something wrong?
Has a young life departed no chance to belong?
Did you lose your way on that highway of life?
Are you pushing uphill in a never-ending fight?
Pain creeping up, slowly on you, backbreaking weight
Feelings arise, reason unclear, then you translate
Writing it down, sorting it out, never know what…
You will create
Someone out there, enjoys your song from the same place
What you have told, may dry the tears from their sad face
It’s good to know, you’re not alone, no not just you…
Having to chase
So you see that creating and writing a song
Can sort out your issues, they can be quite long
Getting moving again on that highway of life
Even help out another, achieve clearer sight
Clearer sight
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3. |
Untouched
03:31
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We’ve come here New Year’s eve
Abound in strength and travel with ease
Chasing water falls
They make you feel so small
Chorus
I’m glad they are protected
From him and his machines
It has not yet been infected
An ancient untouched dream
Sun glitters through the trees
Speckled silver on the leaves
Rainbows dance around the falls
I don’t want to leave here at all
You can bring your kids along
They may not understand
That it is oh so important
Our connection with the land
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4. |
Officially Single
05:22
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Officially single, realistically in love
Hard to explain, I've come through so much pain
But now it's gonna last, we didn't go too fast
You are all to me, give me time and you will see
With the ticking of the clock, together we will rock
Understand your lover’s needs
It worked for me
If you love them set them free
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5. |
Best I Can Be
03:51
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I’m coming to see you, but it’ll take a little while
I promise to be there, to frolic in your smile
I know that you’re waiting, you put your life on hold
I will embrace you, our story will unfold
Chorus
Taking the long way round to you
Been up and come back down for you
When we’re together you will see
Taking my time will bring
The best that I can be
A sweet invitation, accepted with open heart
Distance frustrations, I saw potential from the start
Part of my journey, revealing who I am
Constantly changing, becoming a better man
I don’t mind waiting
But I won’t be complacent
Not needy but I’m open
To spend my life with you
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6. |
Active Peace
02:03
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It is alright to have feelings
Show vulnerability
Saying no to all violence
Living peacefully
And for this, we are respected
Take responsibility
We are here to be supportive
Love your community
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7. |
Father
00:54
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8. |
Every Setting Sun
04:52
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I am brimming with sadness
Waves of grief crash on my brow
Not mine to keep just a custody
Trapped behind bars of my frown
Overflowing with sadness
Like salted rain it trickles down
I’m right here planted in pity
I try to speak but choke it down
Chorus
I know that it won’t last, all things have to change
My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space
I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become
I hope that you still think of me, with every setting sun
Misaligned with sadness
Quietly unkind
Sitting with my feelings
Taking my sweet time
Please come back from sadness
Reconciliate
You mean the world to me
I’ll see you when you feel safe
Chorus
I know that it won’t last, all things have to change
My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space
I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become
I hope that you still think of me, with every setting sun
I know that it won’t last, all things have to change
My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space
I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become
Know that I'll still think of you, with every setting sun
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9. |
Gratitude
05:06
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There is so much in this world
That I am grateful for
I appreciate my life
How could I want more
Loving what I have to give
Brings meaning to my days
Taking opportunities
In very special ways
I am grateful I can read
I’m grateful I can write
I’m grateful for your loving arms
To get me through the night
I’m grateful I can sing
I’m grateful I can dance
I’m grateful to be standing here
I’m grateful for this chance
I’m grateful for my friends
I’m grateful old and new
I’m grateful for my family
Who tolerate my moods
I’m grateful for my thoughts
I’m grateful for my mind
I’m grateful for my consciousness
My ego left behind
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10. |
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Love and truth exist, I know this to be true
I see it now that consciousness is clearly shining through
Finding peace internally is what we’re striving for
Not relying on consumables to bring happiness to our door
Chorus
I have nothing left to say, nothing more to do
There’s a bliss in the awareness of the me inside of you
Take this gift of consciousness, alleviate your fear
There is nothing left to wait for, it’s all right now right here
All right now right here
Appreciate the moment, fully what it’s worth
Loving truthful choices will save this dying Earth
What you believe will come about, do you like what you see?
You have the power to change your life, decide your choistiny
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11. |
Schedule It In
04:40
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So many things to do, I don’t know where to start
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Demands on my time are stretching me apart
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Responsibility to build a repertoire
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
I can only improve if I play my guitar
I’ll schedule it in, cos I wanna go far
Chorus
If you’re feeling stretched and over extended
Appreciate that you have an agenda
Pick yourself up, you can be a contender
I have the time, you have the power
Chorus
Gotta find some time for writing songs
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Make it to the gym to grow up strong
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Need to eat well to be fit and healthy
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
I need to sell my soul at my job to be wealthy
I’ll schedule it in, maybe one of these days
Chorus
Gotta find some time for happiness
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Need to connect with the universe
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
Need some time alone for you and me
I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in
And a little bit of time for me to be free @ I’ll schedule that in, just you wait and see
Just you wait and see
Chorus
I got the time
You got the power
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12. |
The Cycle
05:06
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We are always traveling, advancing every day
Meeting lots of different people, all along the way
Billowing along and rolling, many hills to climb
Keepin’ on the straight and narrow, most of the time
Lining up our sights upon alternative terrain
Striving for the best throughout the heat and pouring rain
Going on ahead a bit, blazing down the track
Never barring any holds, don’t look back
Chorus
But then things start looking the same
That same old picture, through a different frame
We thought we’d moved on down a different path
But the cycle rolls on, we have to laugh
Society expecting us to all improve our worth
Conformity and selling out buy a piece of turf
Living inauthentically is making people sad
Stuck inside a vicious rut, you feel so bad
Traveling is certainly a personal journey
Not a destination but a yearning for learning
Babylon says we are still the same
But inside we know we’ve only gained
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13. |
The Universe Provides
04:22
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We are living free let the universe provide
We are living communally
And we are singing in harmony
We are giving our love for free
Cos we are one Rainbow Family
I look into my heart to see what I find
The strength to carry me from where I hide
I’m bringing peace and love from deep inside
Now we’re living free, let the universe provide
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14. |
Father (finale)
01:00
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Forté Adelaide, Australia
Forté is a mindful South Australian Singer Songwriter Guitarist who creates positive meaningful folk-rock music for social
change. He is deeply moved to promote gender equality and healthy, authentic masculinity.
Forté performs his songs with gusto, to brighten peoples’ days. Listen to his music, and let the compassionate compositions, performed with joy and love, put a smile on your face.
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