BUSY CITY TRAFFIC
I keep a landline and a machine
So I don’t have to talk to you
I bought some Nyquil to help me sleep
Now I hope I won’t dream of you
Everything will be alright
You make those words come alive
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In the busy city traffic
I’m so thankful
I’m so thankful for you
This perilous moment is drastic
And I’m so thankful
I’m so thankful for you
Last night I tipped you way too much
In hopes you might think of me well
This time I hope you’ll catch my gist
Maybe you’ll want to drink and rebel
Everything will be alright
You make those words come alive
(Chorus)
Is this a midlife crisis
Turns out this isn’t what I needed
Are we in the mid of a crisis
Turns out you are what I needed
(Chorus)
© 2025 Benjamin Arthur Brown
Back To The Sunrise
Let’s go back to the sunrise
Forget these smoke-stained walls
Toss off these boxing gloves
My sins are falling off of me
Like leaves from an autumn tree
Honey, you would never believe
How my sins are falling off of me
Chorus:
Let’s go back to the sunrise
Forget these smoke-stained walls
Toss off these boxing gloves
Let’s go back to the sunrise
Sunshine can’t be that far
Your stares are bouncing off of me
Like steel in a pinball machine
Honey, you would never believe
How your stares are bouncing off of me
(Chorus)
Swing, swing, swing the hammer, as hard as you can
Swing, swing, swing the hammer, as hard as you can
Swing, swing, swing the hammer, as hard as you can
Swing, swing, swing the hammer, as hard as you can
(Chorus)
Sunshine can’t be that far
Sunshine can’t be that far
Sunshine can’t be that far
Sunshine can’t be that far
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown
Vinyl
Chorus:
Sun’s spilling on my records
Warping all my vinyl
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
The best thing about you
Is your warm horizon smile
Reminds me of summer nights
And the warm simmer of vinyl
The best thing about you
Is your warm horizon smile
Reminds me of summertime
You never cease to shine
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
What’s happening to me?
I am bursting at the seams
Can you hear the tired pleas
From the critic inside of me?
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
Warping all my vinyl, Warping all my vinyl
Warping all my vinyl, Warping all my vinyl
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown
Exit Sign
It’s hot as hell in here
My drink is almost gone
My ears are ringing warm
The beat pleads for the dawn
I need a chair and some water
I think I danced a mile
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In the glow of the exit sign
Black and red intertwine
All the neon and all the dark
Negotiate for my heart
It’s time that we left here
My soul craves the dawn
My head a blazing furnace
I don’t know how to turn it off
I need to take a breather
Go outside for a while
(Chorus)
As we sit in the breeze
It’s more springtime than fall
Can you remember that night
When I wanted to
When I wanted to
Give you it all?
(Chorus)
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown
Swing Open The Doors
Chorus:
Swing open the doors
We’ll swing across the floor
Swing open the doors
We’ll swing across the floor
I’m not your day-pass visitor
I’m not your quick fix for the night
I just want to know you well
I just want to help with the fight
I turn over every stone I find
I turn it all inside out
Still in time you’ll know I’m worth it
You won’t have a single doubt
(Chorus)
I’ve got a few distinguished flaws
And you’ve got a charitable heart
We’re so far ahead of the rest
We’re so far from the start
I’ve got a hopeful feeling
Look, it’s a beautiful day
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown
Cards
I don’t, know poker, but I know you
I’m a joker, yes, it’s true
I could use some confidence
I don’t, know blackjack, but I know you
I’m on a fast track to be with you
I'm drawn to your entrance
Chorus 1:
Show me your cards
Show me your cards
Show me your cards
I know solitaire, too well it’s true
Solo isn’t bad for the afternoon
I’m just ready for relief
(Chorus 1)
Chorus 2:
Show me your cards
Show me your cards
Show me you’re in charge
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown
The Best Part
Watch me follow her
Like a dog follows its nose
I hear her in the other room
Like she’s ready to go
Chorus:
Don’t forget the best part
Of what you’re waking up to
Don’t forget the best part
Of what you’re waking up to
Watch her flee from me
Like water from a hose
I hear her plotting her escape
Like a hostage I know
(Chorus)
Where would those albums be
Without Rolling Stone magazine
I can’t believe you said
You’re too good for me
(Chorus)
Watch her empty stare
She was my best friend
Now her head’s down for a text
Like she knows it’s the end
© 2022 Benjamin Arthur Brown