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Older

by Nick Slayton

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1.
Seducing Ourselves 06:01
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The mirror effect has changed us It's a dog eat dog world Digital courage to spew your hate It's a vortex, a viscous swirl Seeking false comfort from infected ones Keep telling yourself you're having fun We're texting when we drive Children getting high Baby's never cry Leaders telling lies Show your best disguise Thing's out of control Have two but we want four Everythings a bore Books sit on the shelves Goodbye to logic and reason As we seduce ourselves Yeah we seduce ourselves The self-made celebrity Has taken over the world we know Tell me which one is the real you The one in person, or the one you pose? Tell me now who are you trying to convince? I've never seen so much human distance We're texting when we drive Children getting high Baby's never cry Leaders telling lies Show your best disguise Thing's out of control Have two but we want four Everythings a bore Books sit on the shelves Goodbye to logic and reason As we seduce ourselves Yeah we seduce ourselves Solo Why are we so angry? When did we become so cold? What used to connect friends and family Now egos are out of control Every smile saved in your camera roll What ever happened to self-control? We walk around with our heads, stuck in a hole Only time will tell, the price of this toll We're texting when we drive Children getting high Baby's never cry Leaders telling lies Show your best disguise Thing's out of control Have two but we want four Everythings a bore Books sit on the shelves Goodbye to logic and reason As we seduce ourselves Yeah we seduce ourselves We're texting when we drive Children getting high Baby's never cry Leaders telling lies Show your best disguise Thing's out of control Have two but we want four Everythings a bore Books sit on the shelves Goodbye to logic and reason As we seduce ourselves Yeah we seduce ourselves
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It's Gonna Be Alright 04:57
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Come along, take a ride with me As we create, our history Work hard, pay the bills There’s no time, to get our thrills We may find some mysteries There's so many possibilities Let's show the world our abilities We'll take it to the hostilities Take my hand, I'll lead you through This life, it's gonna be alright I know for sure, that we ain't through There's still so much, we gotta do Together we built this family Our own little anthology Let's not forget to make time for our love Never forget blessings come from above You make it so easy to be in love Oh tonight, the stars are bright It's gonna be alright tonight It's just you and I Everything's gonna be alright tonight It's just you and I Everything's gonna be alright It's alright, it's alright Everything, feels just right tonight When you're in my sights Every day, so busy Working hard to fulfill our dreams We could never make it alone I'm with you 'til my names in a stone We may find some mysteries There's so many possibilities Let's show the world our abilities We'll take it to all the hostilities Let's not forget to make time for our love Never forget blessings come from above You make it so easy to be in love Oh tonight, the stars are bright We may find some mysteries There's so many possibilities Let's show the world our abilities We'll take it to the hostilities Take my hand, I'll lead you through This life, it's gonna be alright That's Right It's you and me tonight Some night Some day Some way
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The Way I See the World 05:23
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When I look around me, the things that I see Pain is all around me, and everything seems to be So out of place, so out of time There’s fighting all around me, on the ground and on TV Something’s never change through the course of our history We trust in ourselves, and the things we see When will we find out who killed Kennedy? And why that ship had to sink beneath the sea? Why those towers fell, I’ll never know? Why did the Fairchild crash in the Andes snow? When I look around me, the things that I hear Our words will someday crumble, and suddenly disappear So out of sync, so out of mind Everyone wants to argue, and never say “I’m” wrong Nothing’s gonna change your mind, ‘bout the things I feel so strong So confusing to me, so crazy in my mind When will we find out who killed Kennedy? And why that ship had to sink beneath the sea? Why those towers fell, I’ll never know? Why did the Fairchild crash in the Andes snow? Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world So many things that I wanna see So much around for you and me I’m living life with so much peace in my soul That’s why it doesn’t bother me not to know When will we find out who killed Kennedy? And why that ship had to sink beneath the sea? Why those towers fell, I’ll never know? Why did the Fairchild crash in the Andes snow? Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world Downward motion everything’s in a swirl That’s the way I see the world That's the way I see the world
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Rainy Days 04:05
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We all have moments we enjoy Magic summer days, a brand new toy I can't believe how the time flies The good old days, we say goodbye A steady rain in afternoon Our days were long, everything was new Field trips at the Toledo Zoo Riding bikes after school Batman cards with bubble gum Playing football when I was young We made our own games we had fun Slip n slide out in the sun Every weekend full of mystery Summer ends, it's history Dressing up for Halloween I can't decide, what should I be Grandmas every Sunday afternoon Getting holes in my church shoes Dodging apples playing 'Prince of Thieves' Jumping into a pile of leaves
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I'm With You 04:23
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There's been a river of tears Lonely nights full of fears Don't always say what's on my mind You deserve more of my time I'm here to help you through I could never make it without you I'm with you tonight I'm with you alright I'm with you through it all I'll catch you when you fall When you're far away from me I feel so incomplete Every day may not always be fun I'm so sure you're the right one Take my hand I'll guide you through The highs and lows, I'll always love you I'm with you tonight I'm with you alright I'm with you through it all I'll catch you when you fall Solo I'm with you tonight I'm with you alright I'm with you through it all I'll catch you when you fall I'm with you tonight I'm with you alright I'm with you through it all I'll catch you when you fall I'm with you I'm with you Yeah I'm with you
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God is With Us 05:04
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There's a time for love There's a time for pain There's a time for sorrow A time to wane There's a time to laugh And a time to cry There's a time for sadness A time to say goodbye Sometimes the road we travel on Can get lonely but we'll be strong We trust in God to show the way Strength will rise as we wait for that day God is with us, God is by our side He is able, He will provide For this moment and eternity Stay the course Blessed are those who seek Seek our God I will follow You My God I will trust in You There's a time to lose And a time to gain There's a time to give And a time to refrain There's a time for peace And a time for war There's a time to hold on A time to let go Sometimes the road we travel on Can get lonely but we'll be strong We trust in God to show the way Strength will rise as we wait for that day God is for us, God is on our side He is able, He will provide For this moment and eternity Stay the course Blessed are those who seek Seek our God I will follow You My God I will trust in You Solo There's a time to end And a time to begin There's a time for joy And a time to grin There's a time for sing And a time for shame There's a time for healing A time to take the blame God is for us, God is on our side He is able, He will provide For this moment and eternity Stay the course Blessed are those who seek God is with us He is able God is with us He is able
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Make Me Holy 06:11
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Lord You've searched me and You know me You know when I sit and when I rise You see my thoughts Lord, far and wide Your thoughts are precious to me Your grace it fills my heart You're familiar with all my ways Know my restless heart Where can I go from Your spirit? Where can I flee from Your light? When I rise and when I fall You’ll always be by my side Make me holy Make me worthy I’m so undeserving of You Lord come and change me Rearrange me Lead me in the way everlasting Lord You know the depths of my heart The darkness is as light to You I praise You for all Your works, so amazing and true Where can I go from Your spirit? Where can I flee from Your light? When I rise and when I fall You’ll always be by my side Make me holy Make me worthy I’m so undeserving of You Lord come and change me Rearrange me Lead me in the way everlasting Make me holy Make me worthy I’m so undeserving of You Lord come and change me Rearrange me Lead me in the way everlasting
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Cleveland 05:31
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It's Saturday night I'm on the turnpike again Everything feels just right I can feel it in my stomach and veins Windows down, the music up Always coffee in my cup I know what waits for me At the end of my journey I know what's on the other side Of my dreams tonight My Dreams Tonight Down in Cleveland Found a place to park In the heart of the city Take a moment to relax And relieve some anxiety I hear my baby's voice in my head As she puts our kids to bed 'Gotta get inside by eight 'Gotta move I can't be late It's cold outside as I cross the street I make my way through the hall and, find my seat I get thoughts of joy, thoughts of pain I get a feeling that I can't explain Then out of blue, I think of you Without your love, I'd never make it through I can't believe, I'm so relieved This is where I'm supposed to be Down in Cleveland Supposed to be, down in Cleveland This is where I'm supposed to be, down in Cleveland The lights go up, the music down Time to head back to my hometown It's been real, you helped me feel My dreams are something I can seal
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Goodbye 05:53
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Things got too tough, living this life Things got too hard, wound up so tight Now I'm in the place, the young don't belong To my baby boy, you be so strong How could one mistake, be so wrong? How could one choice, last forever? I said goodbye, to my loved ones Goodbye to my young son I said goodbye, to my pain Goodbye, no more yesterdays I could never break these chains Didn't think I'd cause any pain Goodbye Things got out of hand, I caused some harm I felt it in my head, starting in my arm My pain just wouldn't go away, and now it's too late To say what I gotta say, if I had just one more day... I'd say goodbye to my loved ones Goodbye, to my young son I'd say goodbye to my pain Goodbye, think of me when it rains I could never break these chains Didn't think I'd cause any pain Goodbye Goodbye Solo It's never too late, to turn your life around It's never too late, to get up off the ground Sometimes one sin, can last forever This moment I'm stuck in I'm stuck forever I'm stuck here forever Stuck here forever Stuck here forever
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Older 08:04
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I remember when I was three A young boy, with a head full of dreams I remember my first day of school I missed my mom, but I played it cool Long summer days, scabs on my knees I loved hanging out by the maple tree I remember when I was thirteen Great times that shaped the man that I’d be Friday nights, with Chris and Jon Life was easy, days seemed so long There’s an innocence to life back then Sometimes it seems, it’ll never be like that again I’m getting older everything’s changing Time flies, as I’m rearranging My life, my time, my purpose and my dreams I know I’m where, I’m supposed to be I’m getting older the leaves keep changing Life moves forward as I’m aging My time is short, compared to eternity I know I’m where, God wants me to be I remember when I was eighteen I fell in love, I met the girl of my dreams Many nights in each other’s arms So young, we didn’t mean anybody harm A little reckless, but we made it through So much time together, everything was new I remember when I was thirty-three Three daughters, and a wife that still loved me Precious moments, try to make them last Life is short, time goes by so fast I’m not measured by what I own But how I love and give, I’ll reap what I sow I’m getting older everything’s changing Time flies, as I’m rearranging My life, my time, my purpose and my dreams I know I’m where, I’m supposed to be I’m getting older the leaves keep changing Life moves forward as I’m aging My time is short, compared to eternity I know I’m where, God wants me to be Solo I’ll do the best, with what I’m given My heart’s content, with the life I’m living So much responsibility You can always count on me I will not let you down A storm will not blow me around I’m getting older everything’s changing Time flies, as I’m rearranging My life, my time, my purpose and my dreams I know I’m where, I’m supposed to be I’m getting older the leaves keep changing Life moves forward as I’m aging My time is short, compared to eternity I know I’m where, God wants me to be I’m getting older everything’s changing Time flies, as I’m rearranging My life, my time, my purpose and my dreams I know I’m where, I’m supposed to be I’m getting older the leaves keep changing Life moves forward as I’m aging My time is short, compared to eternity I know I’m where, God wants me to be Solo

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Nick Slayton's first solo album 'Older' explores life experiences. Growing up, finding truth, managing life, and finally finding contentment in life. Written from personal experiences, including the highs and lows. Come along for the ride!

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released December 23, 2014

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Nick Slayton Ann Arbor, Michigan

Nick Slayton's music explores life experiences. Growing up, finding truth, managing life, and finally finding contentment in life. Written from personal experiences, including the highs and lows. Come along for the ride!
www.nickslayton.com

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