1. |
Badge of Peace (Demo)
04:15
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"BADGE OF PEACE" by David Guilbault
I had my hands up in the air.
I was dropping to my knees.
My life halted in a gunshot flare.
From behind the badge of peace.
From behind the badge of peace.
People crying out loud in the streets.
Got their hands up in the air.
Ain't gonna get down on their knees.
Standing up against the fear.
For Michael Brown, fight the fear.
I had my head up in the air.
I was standing my rightful ground.
A chokehold took my breath away.
Badge of peace took me out.
Badge of peace took me out.
People crying out loud in the streets.
Raising voices in the air.
Calling out against the badge of peace.
Standing out against the fear.
For Eric Garner, fight the fear.
I can't take a chance out in the air.
Can't stand on my own street.
Deadly stalkers out there everywhere
Carrying the badge of peace.
Carrying the badge of peace.
People crying out loud in the streets.
Can't take it any more.
Won't stand down 'til there's justice done.
Wearing the badge of war.
Wearing the badge of war.
Wearing the badge of war.
"Badge of Peace" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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2. |
Cute Girl (Demo)
02:18
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"CUTE GIRL" by David Guilbault
I’m a cute girl. I got a cute smile.
I play ukelele.
I wear a cute dress. I wear it real short.
‘Cause I’m all about the music.
My keyboard is a toy piano.
My band mates are all … adorable.
I Twitter and I Tube and I Instagram.
And ev’rybody says …. I’m awesome.
I’m a cute girl. I got nothin’ to say.
But what I don’t say sells records.
I’m a cute girl. I got really cute tits.
The labels all love a hot nerd.
My keyboard is a toy piano.
My band mates are all … amazing.
I post and I pin and I tweet around.
And ev’rybody says …. I’m awesome.
I’m a cute girl. I got lots of cute fans.
I sell out auditori-or-ums.
I got great legs and I got great hair.
I’m told I oughta show ‘em.
But, I don’t like it when you look and leer,
‘Cause I’m all about the music.
I bare my boobs and twerk my derriere
‘Cause ev’rybody says … they’re awesome.
I’m a cute girl. I got a cute smile.
I play ukelele.
"Cute Girl" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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"DOWN A BROKEN ROAD" by David Guilbault
He took the wrong turn, right from the start,
Destined down a broken road.
Gave it all he had with all his heart.
Never got nothin’ to show.
Sad man, walking his sad land,
Carrying his heavy load
Down a broken road.
Ev’ry stranger is a friend to him.
All are wise men in his world.
Telling drunken tales of where and when
He can find his golden girl.
Sad man, walking his sad land.
Carrying his heavy load
Down a broken road.
That’s the way he’s got to be.
That’s the way he gets to see
Down a broken road.
Reaching higher than he can climb.
Falling short, when he can’t hold.
Same sad story, time after time.
Worn from all the times it’s told.
Sad man, walking his sad land.
Carrying his heavy load
Down a broken road.
"Down a Broken Road" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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"FINGERS IN MY BOWL" by David Guilbault
I don’t like your fingers in my bowl.
I don’t like it.
I don’t like it at all.
And I don’t like your knife up in my cake.
I don’t like it.
It’s all that I can take.
I don’t like you chompin’ on my bone.
I don’t like it.
You best leave it alone.
And I don’t like you sleepin’ in my hay.
I don’t like it.
You best be on your way.
I don’t like you sniffin’ ‘round my hound.
I don’t like it,
You better turn around.
And I don’t like you peepin’ at my girl.
I don’t like it.
You better turn your tail.
What I’d like is for you to go away.
‘Cause I don’t like you.
That’s all I’m gonna say.
I don’t like your fingers in my bowl.
I don’t like it.
I don’t like it at all.
"Fingers in My Bowl" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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5. |
I Belong (Demo)
03:37
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"I BELONG" by David Guilbault
Not to worry. Oh, not to cry for
A world gone weary from all of its lies.
Take a stand for what is true,
And watch the whole wide world out gunning for you.
I, oh, I - belong. I, oh, I - belong. I belong.
Tables turn. Friends will betray.
Fame and fortune, faded away.
Left alone, naked and cold.
Throw the stone and take your hold.
I, oh, I - belong. I, oh, I - belong. I belong.
I belong where I’m found.
I belong where I’m around.
I belong where I’m bound.
I belong to this sound. I belong. I belong.
Here and now is where I will stay.
Ain’t nobody gonna turn me away.
Ain’t no wind that’s got the gust
To blow my truth into the dust.
I, oh, I - belong. I, oh, I - belong. I belong.
I belong where I’m found.
I belong where I’m around.
I belong where I’m bound.
I belong to this sound. I belong. I belong.
"I Belong" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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6. |
I Belong - Redux (Demo)
03:34
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"I BELONG - REDUX" by David Guilbault
Not to worry. Oh, not to cry for
A world grown weary from all of its lies.
Take a stand for what is true,
And watch the whole wide world out gunning for you.
Oh, I, oh, I – I belong. Oh, I, oh, I - I belong.
There’s no place where I shouldn’t be.
Ev’ryone is already free.
All of us are all of this earth.
Never mind the fate of my birth.
Oh, I, oh, I – I belong. Oh, I, oh, I - I belong.
I belong where I’m found.
I belong where I’m around.
I belong where I’m bound.
I belong to this town. I belong.
Here and now is where I will stay.
Ain’t nobody gonna turn me away.
Ain’t no wind that’s got the gust
To blow my truth into the dust.
Oh, I, oh, I – I belong. Oh, I, oh, I - I belong.
I belong where I’m found.
I belong where I’m around.
I belong where I’m bound.
I belong to this town. I belong.
I belong.
"I Belong - Redux" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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7. |
I'm Gone (Demo)
02:37
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"I'M GONE" by David Guilbault
I’m at the gates of hell.
They’re callin’ out my name.
I know this place too well.
For that I am ashamed.
I’m gone. I am gone.
I’m gone. I am gone.
The light was gettin’ near.
I didn’t want to go.
There’s somethin’ fright’ning there,
Hidden in the known.
I’m gone. I am gone.
I’m gone. I am gone.
I’m gone - where I’ve never been.
I’m gone - and the sun don’t shine.
I’m gone - ain’t no where or when.
I’m gone – take my time.
I’m gone – take my time.
I’m gone. I am gone.
So, look no more
For me in light of day.
I escaped the light.
When darkness laid its claim.
I’m gone. I am gone.
I’m gone. I am gone.
I’m gone - where I’ve never been. …
I’m at the gates of hell.
They’re callin’ out my name.
"I'm Gone" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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8. |
Love, Unfastened (Demo)
02:44
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"LOVE, UNFASTENED" by David Guilbault
The carpet smells of cigarettes
And dirty tales of lust.
I really shouldn’t be here.
Your perfume makes me a drunken man.
I cannot stand. I fall
Into the darkness.
Well, take off all your clothes.
We’re in this, heaven knows.
The room is cold, the sheets are worn,
Our hearts are torn and tired
From all the lying.
We tell ourselves that this is love.
But, it ain’t love at all
That keeps us coming.
So, take off all your clothes.
We’re in this, heaven knows.
Before this night is through I’ll wash away
The scent of you to hide
The stain of passion.
We’ll kiss goodbye while others wait
At home alone and cry
From love unfastened.
Now, take off all your clothes.
We’re in this, heaven knows.
The carpet smells of cigarettes
And dirty tales of lust.
I really shouldn’t be here.
"Love, Unfastened" © 2014 David Guilbault
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"LOVE ME JUST LIKE THAT" by David Guilbault
You’ve got no cause to be concerned.
I’ve nothing lost from what you’ve burned.
If you can love me just like that.
You heat me from the wind and rain.
You keep me cauterized from pain.
If you can love me just like that.
God damn it girl. You know what to do.
And I’ll be damned if I don’t know.
You’re the flame that seals my wounds.
You’re the warmth inside my rooms.
If you can love me just like that.
God damn it girl. You know what to do.
And I’ll be damned if it ain’t so.
You’re the burn that frees the night.
You’re what turns the dark to night.
If you can love me just like that.
"Love Me Just Like That" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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10. |
My Christmas Tree (Demo)
01:57
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"MY CHRISTMAS TREE" by David Guilbault
Come and see my Christmas tree.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Tinsel and bulbs and mistletoe.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
All dressed up for Christmas morn.
Waitin’ for Santa to show.
Come and see my Christmas tree.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Come and see my Christmas lights.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Reds and greens to brighten the night.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
All lit up for Christmas morn.
Waitin’ for the sky to snow.
Come and see my Christmas tree.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Come and see my Christmas smile.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
I haven’t seen you in such a long while.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Come on by on Christmas morn.
Help untie the bows.
Come and see my Christmas tree.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Come and see my Christmas wreath.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Welcome to friends and family.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
A great big hug on Christmas morn.
All sing “Ho, Ho, Ho.”
Come and see my Christmas tree.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Deeda-ladda, deeda-ladda, doe.
Deeda-ladda, ho, ho, ho.
"My Christmas Tree" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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11. |
My Flames (Demo)
02:21
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"MY FLAMES" by David Guilbault
If there’s any doubt
In your mind, my darlin’,
That the fire still
Burns in my name …
You can feel the heat
Rollin’ and risin’
From the lickin’ and the leapin’
Of my flames,
From the lickin’ and the leapin’
Of my flames.
If there’s any doubt
About what is cookin’.
If your really wanna
Play this game ….
You can feel the heat …
If there’s any doubt
About who is foolin’,
Step right up where
You can feel the pain.
You can feel the heat …
"My Flames" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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12. |
Savior's Grave (Demo)
04:59
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"SAVIOR'S GRACE" by David Guilbault
The time had come to take the fall.
What he had done was heed the call.
For all the souls he came to save,
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
She worked all day, worked all night,
For us to play in the pale blue night.
A life of toil was her sad fate.
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
He came to town to change our ways.
They beat him down until he paid.
The power base kept the light at bay.
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
She walked the beat to keep the law,
Knowing what heat would light the straw.
A spark of fear set fire the hate.
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
He told the tale with an honest heart,
Known to hail the truth as art,
Painting words writ strong and brave.
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
She taught the innocents to breathe,
Fought back the abhorrent beliefs.
Only the ignorant behave.
Put flowers on my savior’s grave.
Blessed, the good ones, one and all,
Tested, they would not flee the fault.
For all the souls whose lives were saved,
Put flowers on your savior’s grave.
"Savior's Grace" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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13. |
Shame (Demo)
03:19
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"SHAME" by David Guilbault
I’m ashamed of what I’ve done.
I’ve come here to confess.
It’s a shame I’m not the only one
Who can put this shame to rest.
It’s hard and painful to truly say.
To tell the truth just like it was.
But the deeds I done won’t go away,
Until the tale is told, I trust.
Redemption is out of reach.
Forgiveness, not for me.
I need no comfort now, so don’t you preach.
Let me tell this truthfully.
I did it. Can’t tell you why.
I did it. I took her life.
I’m gonna plead innocent.
I want to save my life.
Gonna have to live here with my sins.
But I ain’t ready for the light.
Don’t you tell a soul now what I’ve done.
You don’t know the reasons why.
I’m ashamed, but I’m not the only one.
To carry this secret ‘til I die.
I did it. Can’t tell you why.
I did it. I took her life.
"Shame" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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14. |
Space and Time (Demo)
02:38
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"SPACE AND TIME" by David Guilbault
If you’ve got something on your mind,
If you’ve got something now to
Say, well, that’s just fine.
I’ve got the space. I’ve got the time.
Don’t you keep it all inside.
Let those feelings out.
Give yourself some pride.
I’ve got the space. I’ve got the time.
Open up.
Spill your cup.
I’ve got the space. I’ve got the time.
I’ve got the space. I’ve got the time.
You are safe right here with me.
You can say what you must
Say to set you free.
It’s just you. It’s just me.
It’s just you. It’s just me.
If you’ve got something on your mind,
If you’ve got something now to
Say, well, that’s just fine.
I’ve got the space. I’ve got the time.
Seize the day.
Come what may.
Here is the space. Now is the time.
Here is the space. Now is the time.
You’ve got the space. You’ve got the time.
"Space and Time" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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15. |
The Final Blow (Demo)
04:16
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"THE FINAL BLOW" by David Guilbault
She took him by surprise.
That’s her claim to fame.
Before he realized,
He’d lost the game.
She knocked him down and out,
Pummeled to the ground.
It was a bloody bout,
Round to round.
He never saw what laid him low.
He never saw the final blow.
The ring of moneyed men,
Know how to rig the rules,
Know how to fix the fight
And cheat the world.
They face the working men
With motives mean and cruel,
With weapons meant to kill
And crush and rule.
Workers left to starve.
Lands all stripped of gold.
No one’s watching hard
To see what’s so.
Peace, down for the count,
Wounded from the blows,
Crippled by the boxers
Hitting low.
Justice must be won,
Defended ev’ry day.
When all’s said and done
It’s the only way.
Keep your eyes on guard.
Keep your fists held high.
Or the final blow
Will take your life.
"The Final Blow" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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16. |
The Last Time (Demo)
03:17
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"THE LAST TIME" by David Guilbault
Before you walk away,
Think it through.
It’s the last time I will say,
I love you.
Think before you go.
Before you leave us low.
It’s the last time I will say,
I love you.
Hear my words. Hear my plea.
Don’t run out on you and me.
Before you say goodbye,
Before you make us cry,
Remember what I’ve told you
Through and through.
My love for you is strong.
If yours is not for long,
It’s the last time I will say,
I love you.
Hear my words. Hear my plea.
Don’t run out on you and me.
Listen to these words, once more.
I love you forever and ever more.
I love you forever and ever more.
The last time I will say,
I love you.
"The Last Time" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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"THE WAY YOU LOOKED" by David Guilbault
I saw the way that he looked at you tonight.
I saw the way that you looked back.
There’s just no way that you can keep it from me now.
You don’t love me like that.
‘Twas the time when I knew the way you looked
Could fill my heart with love’s delight.
Now’s the time that he took your love away.
Your love for me’s nowhere in sight.
Oh, the way you looked.
Oh, the way you loved.
I can see the lies behind your look.
Your eyes betray an untrue smile.
I know you did not want to go and break my heart.
But that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Oh, the way you looked.
Oh, the way you loved.
Oh, the way you looked.
Oh, the way you loved.
I saw the way that he looked at you tonight.
I saw the way that you looked back.
There’s no cause for you to keep it from me now.
Your love for me ain’t coming back.
Oh, the way you looked.
Oh, the way you loved.
"The Way You Looked" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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18. |
Tie the Noose (Demo)
03:06
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"TIE THE NOOSE" by David Guilbault
I got a history of knowing what to do.
I got a long hist’ry of wakin’ up to you.
There ain’t no mystery. I know you got the news.
Tie the noose.
I got a history of doin’ what is bad.
I got a long hist’ry of makin’ people sad.
There ain’t no mystery. I’m gonna change my tune.
Tie the noose.
You and me are meant to be betrothed.
It’s plain to see what we already know.
You love me and I love you, it’s true.
We’re knotted up together, me and you.
Ain’t just one thing now left for us to do.
Tie the noose.
You got a history of makin’ me feel good.
You got a long hist’ry of doin’ what you should.
There ain’t no mystery. You give my heart a boost.
Tie the noose.
You and me are meant to be betrothed. …
I got a history of knowing what to do.
I got a long hist’ry of wakin’ up to you.
There ain’t no mystery. It’s what we’ve got to do.
Tie the noose.
"Tie the Noose" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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19. |
Trouble Found Me (Demo)
02:41
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"TROUBLE FOUND ME" by David Guilbault
Whoa baby, I ain’t found no trouble.
Trouble found me.
Whoa baby, I ain’t found no trouble.
Trouble found me.
Came walkin’ through the door.
Came lookin’ for me.
Whoa baby, I ain’t found no trouble.
Trouble found me.
Whoa baby, I ain’t got no problems.
Problems got me.
Whoa baby, I ain’t got no problems.
Problems got me.
Came lookin’ for a fight.
Came lookin’ for me.
Whoa baby, I ain’t got no problems.
Problems got me.
Whoa baby, you ain’t got no reason
For leavin’ me.
Whoa baby, you ain’t got no reason
For leavin’ me.
Trouble comes. Trouble goes.
Problems got to be.
Whoa baby, you ain’t got no reason.
Trouble found me.
"Trouble Found Me" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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Do you think - that I don’t know
When you tell me all those lies?
Do you think - that it doesn’t show
Right through your hiding eyes?
Well, I know what you’re doin’.
And I know where you’ve been.
You’ve been with him.
"YOU'VE BEEN WITH HIM" by David Guilbault
Don’t you know - when you come back home
You smell of dark desire?
Don’t you know - you’re as cold as stone
When I try to start a fire?
Well I know what you’re doin’.
And I know where you’ve been.
You’ve been with him.
No need to take me for a fool.
You’re out there playing by your own rules.
I know it’s just a passing game.
There ain’t no sense to call the blame.
Don’t you think - you’ll break our love
With your nights of loveless lies?
Don’t you think - for the sake of us
You need to tell that man goodbye?
‘Cause I still love you darling.
And I’ve loved you even when …
You’ve been with him.
"You've Been With Him" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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21. |
You Would Lie (Demo)
03:02
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"YOU WOULD LIE" by David Guilbault
If you want to be - a true blue friend to me.
If you want to know - how to make that so.
All you gotta say - is what you wanna say.
Let your talk be free. Just say it truthfully.
I – don’t know why.
No, I – don’t know why
You would lie.
If you want this man – to be all that he can.
If you want to feel – a true blue love that’s real.
Then you gotta be – a lover, honestly.
Let you heart shine through - and let that love be true.
I – don’t know why.
No, I – don’t know why
You would lie.
If you want to rule - a world of greed and ruin.
If you want to run – a world that’s almost done.
Then you gotta be – with all integrity,
One who shows the way – truthful ev’ry day.
I – don’t know why.
No, I – don’t know why
You would lie.
"You Would Lie" © 2014 David Guilbault.
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David Guilbault Seattle, Washington
Seattle singer-songwriter David Guilbault writes, records & performs honest-to-goodness soulful music of love, life and loss - heartfelt songs that live in the truth.
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