Southern Air

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Awakening

04 : 23

Surface of the Sun

03 : 43

Always Summer

03 : 10

Here I Am Alive

03 : 33

Sleep in the Snow

04 : 02

A Vicious Kind

03 : 53

Telescope

03 : 52

Rivertown Blues

03 : 34

Ten

04 : 47

Southern Air

04 : 22

Fix You (Bonus Track)

04 : 49

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Track Lyrics

Awakening Lyrics

[Chorus 1]

Bottoms up tonight

I drink to you and I

'Cause with the morning comes the rest of my life

And with this empty glass

I will break the past

'Cause with the morning I can open my eyes

I want this to be my awakening

[Verse 1]

I give this one to you

An anthem full of truth

I tell you now an epic tale of what you put me through

And even though you don't

Deserve one of your own

A melody, a song about the life that you let go

I can't believe that I still care enough to write

[Chorus 1]

Bottoms up tonight

I drink to you and I

'Cause with the morning comes the rest of my life

And with this empty glass

I will break the past

'Cause with the morning I can open my eyes

I want this to be my awakening

[Verse 2]

Yes, I miss you still

And probably always will

I'm living with a busted heart that I will have until

I find the strength I know

Is somewhere in my bones

So pull the curtain up again and get on with this show

At least you know that I still care enough to write

[Chorus 2]

Bottoms up tonight

I drink to you and I

'Cause with the morning comes the rest of my life

And with this empty glass

I will break the past

'Cause with the morning I can open my eyes

And maybe I will see

A different destiny

Like knowing you at all

Was only a bad dream

I want this to be my awakening

[Bridge] - x2

No rest for the wicked they say

Forgive me if I try to change

[Chorus 2]

Bottoms up tonight

I drink to you and I

'Cause with the morning comes the rest of my life

And with this empty glass

I will break the past

'Cause with the morning I can open my eyes

And maybe I will see

A different destiny

Like knowing you at all

Was only a bad dream

I want this to be my awakening

Surface of the Sun Lyrics

[Verse 1]

This is a story full of restless nights

Of do or do not cause there is no try

Across a decade we flew high and we fell low

And getting up when we're dragged down is all we've known

[Chorus 1]

We were born to be the ones

To show the faithless what we've done

And there's a fire inside

We were born to be the ones

To show the faithless what we've done

And there's a fire inside

It burns like the surface of the sun

[Verse 2]

Here in this angel city lights will shine

And for a while we let ourselves go blind

But now we know who loves and loves us not

And they're worth every good thing we have lost

[Chorus 2]

We were born to be the ones

To show the faithless what we've done

And there's a fire inside

We were born to be the ones

To show the faithless what we've done

And there's a fire inside

It burns like the surface of the sun

We were born to be the ones

And burn like the surface of the sun

To show the faithless what we've done

And burn like the surface of the sun

[Bridge]

Another million miles to go

Not over yet, not even close

[Chorus 2]

Always Summer Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I think I have everything I need

It got dark, but now I think I see

The world around is full of arms still reaching out to me

I hear the notes and belt them back to you

I feel loved

I'm burning like a fuse

I'm not afraid

Cause I know I've got nothing left to lose

[Chorus]

I just want to say

I know I let you down, but I'm ready now

And I found a way that I can tell the truth, make it up to you

[Verse 2]

I know that I have always walked the line

In between of confidence and lies

So many scenes are full of words I wish I could rewind

But here you are forgiving me again

You'll never know how real to me you've been

This is the start of another empty page where I begin

[Chorus]

I just want to say

I know I let you down, but I'm ready now

And I found a way that I can tell the truth, make it up to you

[Hook]

I left home but there's one thing I still know

It's always summer in my heart and in my soul

[Bridge]

I loved you first, I love you still

I always will

I loved you first, I love you still

I always will

[Chorus]

I just want to say

I know I let you down, but I'm ready now

And I found a way that I can tell the truth, make it up to you

[Hook]

I left home but there's one thing that I still know

It's always summer in my heart and in my soul

Here I Am Alive Lyrics

[Verse 1]

If I could write to the kid I was before

I'd tell him you'll get everything you ever wanted

But you will still want more

[Pre-Chorus 1]

Someone's going to tell you

Who you should want to be

So you'll forget the vision that they didn't want to see

And when they give up, 'cause they will give up

Say, here I am alive

[Chorus]

They say you don't grow up

You just grow old

It's safe to say I haven't done both

I made mistakes, I know, I know

But here I am alive

So many people close to me cut me down

This is supposed to be a bad luck town

I jumped, I fell, I hit the ground

But here I am alive

[Verse 2]

If I could write to myself

When I was on top of it all

I'd say you're going overboard

And when you're falling

You're gonna feel so small

[Pre-Chorus 2]

Someone's gonna tell you that you deserve the worst

They'll say you're never coming back

And tell you that you're cursed

And when they give up, cause they always give up

Say, here I am alive

[Chorus]

They say you don't grow up

You just grow old

It's safe to say I haven't done both

I made mistakes, I know, I know

But here I am alive

So many people close to me cut me down

This is supposed to be a bad luck town

I jumped, I fell, I hit the ground

But here I am alive

[Bridge]

And when they give up, cause they will give up

Say, here I am alive

When they give up, cause they always give up

Say, here I am alive

[Chorus]

They say you don't grow up

You just grow old

It's safe to say I haven't done both

I made mistakes, I know, I know

But here I am alive

So many people close to me cut me down

This is supposed to be a bad luck town

I jumped, I fell, I hit the ground

But here I am alive

[Outro]

Here I am alive!

If I could write to the kid I was before

Sleep in the Snow Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I took a flight headed north

I wasn't waiting anymore

And there I was hoping high

If I could only make you mine

[Pre-Chorus]

I was safe

In my fortress alone

Then you came

And tore it all down

[Chorus 1]

I wanted to show you

The depth of this dream

The one where I see you

And fall finally

But you're like the winters

That you've always known

Warm on the inside, while I

Sleep in the snow

[Verse 2]

I took a flight headed home

And maybe now we'll never know

But I would lose everything

If it would bring you back to me

[Pre-Chorus]

I was safe

In my fortress alone

Then you came

And tore it all down

[Chorus 1]

I wanted to show you

The depth of this dream

The one where I see you

And fall finally

But you're like the winters

That you've always known

Warm on the inside, while I

Sleep in the snow

[Verse 3]

I've always run right through

The moments that count

But somehow with you I slow down

And what ever happened

That drove you away?

I know now I can't make you stay

[Chorus 1]

I wanted to show you

The depth of this dream

The one where I see you

And fall finally

But you're like the winters

That you've always known

Warm on the inside, while I

Sleep in the snow

[Chorus 2]

Wanted to show you

All of my dreams

Things that I buried

And no one could see

But you're like the winters

That you've always known

Warm on the inside, while I

Sleep in the snow

[Outro]

You think

You can leave

Me here

But I know

You'll be back

Next year

You think

You can leave

Me here

But I know

You'll be back

Next year

A Vicious Kind Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Let me say this first

I was on your side

Before the war began

My gloves came off when the ring went

On, and on, and on

You can tune me out

You can turn me down

And try to cut me off

But you will not stop me singing

On, and on, and on

[Pre-Chorus 1]

For a while you danced with us and

We were all alone

But the beat kept getting faster

And you lost control

[Chorus]

I want you to know I'm

Not sorry at all

You can't buy forgiveness

Or blame me for the fall

All I ever wanted was

For us to beat the odds

I thought we were lucky ones

But all your luck is gone

[Verse 2]

You're a vicious kind

Cause you've lived this life

Where you're allowed to win

Even when you're long, you still keep

On, and on, and on

So I think it's time

That we said goodbye

Cause all your talent lies in the way

You're always moving

On, and on, and on

[Hook]

Oh, the beat kept getting faster

And you lost control

[Chorus]

I want you to know I'm

Not sorry at all

You can't buy forgiveness

Or blame me for the fall

All I ever wanted was

For us to beat the odds

I thought we were lucky ones

But all your luck is gone

[Hook]

Oh, the beat kept getting faster

And you lost control

[Chorus]

I want you to know I'm

Not sorry at all

You can't buy forgiveness

Or blame me for the fall

All I ever wanted was

For us to beat the odds

I thought we were lucky ones

But all your luck is gone

Telescope Lyrics

[Verse 1: Ryan Key]

I've been here a while

Staring at this screen wondering what I'll write

Things I can't explain

But should've tried to say when I had the time

You were inspiration

When no one else believed

You showed me strength in my skin

That no one else could see

[Chorus: Ryan Key]

Let's just keep driving on

All the stars jumping in through the windows

Let's go where we belong

Headed fast as we can for the unknown

[Verse 2: Ryan Key]

I remember how

Like a telescope you could always find

(You could always find)

Something worth a wish

You said every day's a gift and we'll be alright

(We'll be alright)

And something took you from me

I can't understand why

But wherever you're resting

(I'm carrying)

I'm carrying your light

[Chorus: Ryan Key]

Let's just keep driving on

All the stars jumping in through the windows

Let's go where we belong

Headed fast as we can for the unknown

[Bridge: Ryan Key]

You can't stay there

And it's not fair

Those were the days when we laughed all the while

When the fireflies

Lit up our skies

Those were the nights when the world made us smile

[Refrain: Ryan Key, Ryan Key, Alex Gaskarth, Taylor Jardine, Cassadee Pope]

My only hope

You're my telescope

My only hope

You're my telescope

My only hope

You're my telescope

My only hope

You're my telescope

[Pre-Chorus: Ryan Key]

(Let's just keep driving on)

(Let's go where we belong)

[Chorus: Ryan Key]

Let's just keep driving on

All the stars jumping in through the windows

Let's go where we belong

Headed fast as we can for the unknown

[Bridge: Ryan Key]

You can't stay there

And it's not fair

Those were the days when we laughed all the while

When the fireflies

Lit up our skies

Those were the nights when the world made us smile

[Hook: Alex Gaskarth, Ryan Key, Alex Gaskarth, Taylor Jardine, Cassadee Pope]

My only hope

You're my telescope

(My only hope)

(You're my telescope)

My only hope

You're my telescope

(My only hope)

[Hook: Ryan Key]

My only hope

You're my telescope

Rivertown Blues Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Here I go again

Another leap of faith

I close my eyes and wait to fall

I see a future in which I will soon become

The only truth you know at all

You wanna know what I'm thinking?

I think about back then

[Chorus]

Back when we built something new

The world was ours to conquer

And we were not afraid to lose ourselves

Somewhere inside this, you changed

And I could never follow you that way

[Verse 2]

I miss you madly and it's raining on the coast

I'm supposed to say "this was your loss", and "I'm fine"

I stare for hours at these numbers in my hand

But ringing you would mend your heart, and break mine

You wanna know what I'm thinking?

I think about back then

[Chorus]

Back when we built something new

The world was ours to conquer

And we were not afraid to lose ourselves

Somewhere inside this, you changed

And I could never follow you that way

[Bridge]

(Sometimes I dream)

We laugh 'til we cry

(With smoke in our eyes)

Just like old times

Never again

That was back then

[Chorus]

Back when we built something new

The world was ours to conquer

And we were not afraid to lose ourselves

Somewhere inside this, you changed

And I could never follow you that way

[Outro]

Somewhere inside this, you changed

And I could never follow you that way

Ten Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Hmmmm...

I found out in the fall, I've been gone

On the road for a year

She said, "Honey, I've got real bad news"

And then there were just tears

And we would never be the same again

Since then I've often wondered

What you might have been like

How it would have felt to hold you

Would you have had my eyes?

Don't you think we would've been best friends?

[Chorus 1]

You would be ten and I'd be

Driving you to school

You would tell all your friends

That you thought I was cool

And you would have

All the love in my heart

Yeah, you would have

All the love in my heart

[Verse 2]

We were twenty-two years young then

Breaking rules all around

We were moving in that first apartment

It felt like it was never gonna end

Both so lost and crazy

We were young so we ran

Now I live in a dream where I am

Holding your little hands

I never got to meet you, my best friend

[Chorus 2]

You would be ten and I'd be

Driving you to school

You would tell all your friends

That you thought I was cool

You would be out in the sun

Until it was gone

You would be watching Star Wars

With your PJs on

And you would have

All the love in my heart

Yeah, you would have

All the love in my heart

[Bridge]

Don't you think we would have been best friends?

[Chorus 3]

You would be ten and I'd be

Driving you to school

You would tell all your friends

That you thought I was cool

You would be out in the sun

Until it was gone

You would be watching Star Wars

With your PJs on

You would be playing tunes on

On your first guitar

You would be harmony to

Every single part of me

And you have

All the love in my heart

Yeah, you would have

All the love in my heart

Hmmmm...

Southern Air Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I've watched the world go by

Outside a window I still can't believe

Where I am now

It's been forever long

Adventures come and gone

And I'm left alone

But not let down

[Pre-Chorus 1]

Cause I have found a gravity

A voice that pulls me to my knees

Telling me

"Remember where you're from"

[Chorus]

This southern air is all I need

Breathe it in and I can see

Canvases behind my eyes

All the colors of my life

This southern air is in my lungs

It's in every word I've sung

Seems the only truth I know

This will always be home

[Verse 2]

I thought about the day

When I could truly say I'm better now

And here I am

[Pre-Chorus 2]

Cause I have let this gravity

Grab a hold and carry me

And I will not

Forget where I am from [x2]

[Chorus]

[Hook - x2]

Always be home

[Verse 3]

The sun lays down inside the ocean

I'm right where I belong

Feel the air and salts on my skin

The future's coming on

And after living through these wild years

And coming out alive

I just want to lay my head here

Stop running for a while

[Chorus]

[Hook - x2]

This will always be home

[Bridge: Instrumental]

[Outro]

This southern air is in my lungs

It's in every word I've sung

Seems the only truth I know

This will always be home

Fix You (Bonus Track) Lyrics

[Verse 1]

When you try your best but you don't succeed

When you get what you want but not what you need

When you feel so tired but you can't sleep

Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face

When you lose something that you cannot replace

When you love someone but it goes to waste

Could it be worse?

[Hook]

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

[Verse 2]

And high up above or down below

When you're too in love to let it go

But if you never try then you'll never know

Just what you're worth

[Hook]

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

[Bridge]

Tears stream down your face

When you lose something you cannot replace

Tears stream down your face

And I

Tears stream down your face

I promise you I will learn from my mistakes

Tears stream down your face

And I

[Hook]

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

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Track Lyrics

Awakening Lyrics

Surface of the Sun Lyrics

Always Summer Lyrics

Here I Am Alive Lyrics

Sleep in the Snow Lyrics

A Vicious Kind Lyrics

Telescope Lyrics

Rivertown Blues Lyrics

Ten Lyrics

Southern Air Lyrics

Fix You (Bonus Track) Lyrics