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Stars Fell from the Sky
02:29
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I don't believe in love at first sight
Though I felt it when we first met
And even though it didn't always feel right
I don't have any regret
And I don't believe in star-crossed lovers
And I really don't know why
But every time you reached for me in the dark
The stars fell from the sky
Oh, the stars fell from the sky
And lit up the darkness when we said goodbye
And I don't believe in soulmates forever
Where our two spirits can dwell
But I saw the face of God in your eyes
And the difference between heaven and hell
And so I wish you well...
Oh, the stars fell from the sky
And lit up the darkness when we said goodbye
Written by Anthony Retka ©2020/2023
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Empire
03:59
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If I could look at all the things I've left in the past
Stack each brick that held any mass
Ball up every pillow case
That I cried into when I was out of place
I would assemble my own empire
I would assemble my own empire
I would assemble my own empire
I've seen my flag waving high
Nearly in the sky
Nearly in the way of my sight
It's burnin' bright
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I couldn't see myself too clear
Looked in the eyes of a broken mirror
Nothin' came back at me
I'm trippin' over everything I see
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I wonder how I will die
I wonder if you'll cry
Maybe you'll be gone as well
Trippin' over everything we fell
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
I burned my own empire down
Down!
Down!
Down!
Written by Anthony Retka ©2010/2020/2023 | All Rights Reserved
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The Picture I Paint
03:30
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Well, you cut with a knife and gets pretty close
To the truth of my life and it's a heavy dose
I don't expect you to fashion any blade for me
'Cause I still don't understand everything I see
So you hide all your words with a poisonous quip
Because the cracks are bleeding out on your upper lip
And I don't expect you to save a kiss for me
Now I understand, it wasn't meant to be
You're like a lion with no place to roar
Never really knowing what you have in store
Come on already, it's become a bore
And I think you know me better than you did before
Well, every text comes through like a fantasy
Thoughtful words that reflect like poetry
But poems are just words that connect each thought
And I bet you're feeling foolish 'cause babe, you've been caught
I'm gonna call it the end 'cause I'm getting brave
I have this corner of the world I have to save
And if you think I'm rising up like a pompous saint
You best believe it, babe, that's the picture I paint
The devil's at my door and he's a scary fate
And heaven opens up for me to pass through the gate
But faith is a struggle and I swear it's true
Whatever we believe, honey, I'll always love you
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Lonely
04:48
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Lullaby
03:24
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Lay your head down, quiet your mind
Seek the love inside that you wish to find
It will come around in every dream
In a peaceful place beside an easy stream
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
When your blessings are hard to find
And you're losing faith in humankind
Think of all the love we have to give
And all the life we've yet to live
Sleep, baby, sleep; count the stars that shine
Always remember: you're a part of their design
While you're tucked inside, waiting for the day
You can go back out to sing and play
Find the gifts that still remain
Like this day you've had while I sing my refrain
Sleep, baby, sleep; rest from your long day
Sleep, baby, sleep; it will all be okay
We will all be okay
We will all be okay
Written by Anthony Retka ©2020/2023
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Anthony Retka Detroit, Michigan
Detroit-born songwriter and musician, Anthony Retka, has spent the last 20 years writing and performing music that has helped etch his place in the Detroit music scene. He has toured the United States - from Nashville to St. Louis and Chicago to New York. Anthony has independently released his music in a string of Singles, EPs, and Albums, including four albums with his former band, Tone & Niche. ... more
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