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Inner Cry
03:54
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Fighting Star
04:39
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FIGHTING STAR
You know you started on a rocky road,
carrying so much to give,
searching for your life.
So you found that empty chest
but you took out some gold.
You played like a winner, you crashed like a star.
You did it right.
Now you’ve built your castle stone by stone.
How could anyone dare kick you out?
Maybe someone stupid who doesn’t know your heart
and the way you fight.
You know you’re not to blame
when you give everything everyday.
It’s not that your bet was wrong,
it was somebody else who killed the horse.
Oh, man… Look at you!
Singing and playing and holding the truth.
Well, this is about your life…
so we’re all fuckin’ calm as we know
you’ll always do it right.
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3. |
Heat, Flames And Fire
03:39
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HEAT, FLAMES AND FIRE
You could heat up the seven seas,
turn them into clouds,
use your flames to create Hell
or a bigger sun.
Oh, Lord,
let me be in that fire.
Sweet fall,
yeah.
You can’t see the blowing wind,
or the universe moving around,
neither the blood inside of me
boiling in the dark.
Oh, Lord,
let me burn to death.
Sweet fall,
yeah.
Turn the wheel, take us higher.
The plane will be upside down for a while.
Our dancing ring, our souls flying…
We can’t stop when there’s no time.
So I’m crawling on the surface of the Moon.
Gravity is gone.
We can see the world from here.
Wait for us to come.
Oh, Lord,
let me be in that fire.
Sweet fall,
yeah.
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4. |
Shaped By You
03:18
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SHAPED BY YOU
When did I start to love you?
When did we become friends?
When did I get to know you?
You can be sure: without you
I wouldn’t be this man.
When did you give me my first answer?
Did you mean to teach me all that I’ve learned?
How did you put me on the right questions?
I wasn’t made to know a lot
but you shaped me to care.
Have I understood your beauty?
Am I looking at you in the most appropriate way?
Or did I get blind from the first time I saw you?
You can be sure: I wonder
about these things every day.
Is it right if I’m happy because of you?
Is it right when I get sad?
Oh, I’m so sorry that sometimes I get angry…
I’m human and stupid…
There’s a bunch of things I am.
It’s not all about devotion.
It’s all about respect.
You know I’ve given you my heart and soul
and I’m giving you my life
in every step of the way.
I’ll carry your name in my blood,
even if you go away.
You’re too good to be forgotten
and it could hurt,
but you shaped me to be brave.
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5. |
Black Cat
03:21
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BLACK CAT
Claws, fangs…
I’m a deadly weapon.
You’d better take care.
Fast, smooth…
I’m the perfect predator.
Don’t you mess with my mood…
…cause with only my eyes
I can take your life.
Dark like death.
An Invisible danger
just as light as the air.
If you can still breathe
it’s because I need some sleep.
But when I hide my hate you’ll love me.
When I hide my hate you must adore me.
While I hide my hate I will take control
just to kill you all.
Cause I’m a black cat.
Black cat.
Oh, I’m a black cat.
Black cat.
Yeah, I’m a black cat.
Black cat.
Oh, I’m a black cat.
Beware of the black cat.
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6. |
Tale Of The Gang
02:52
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TALE OF THE GANG
Do you feel the hammer?
Alice is about to work.
There's a quiet dancer.
The Doctor wants us all to play.
Hear the hammer, feel it inside.
Lucy knows the truth.
I've got four words, Alice's got a gun.
The Doctor's so good.
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7. |
Need
02:23
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NEED
I need a house in this part of the city.
I need a car and a job.
I need a bank to keep my silver,
I'll pay them with my gold.
Take my whole life
and keep it safe.
Take my free will
and once and for all stab it to death.
I need my team to win every match.
I need to watch some porn.
I need to have a perfect body,
God will save my soul.
I need a love and a expensive marriage.
I need to get divorced.
I need to drink and a couple of kids,
they only need screens and toys, yeah?
Take my whole life
and keep it safe.
Take my free will
and once and for all stab it to death.
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8. |
Outcast
04:03
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OUTCAST
Faith is leaving me. I don’t mind.
I don’t think I have a light.
I have moved again, new shack.
I only needed a small bag.
A coffee maker, a worn-out coat,
a dusty blanket and, of course, my 44.
And rain can’t wash my hell or my past.
The outcast path is for life… but it’s alright.
I can hear your speech of love,
of goodness, of hope.
Yeah, I won’t run away if they come to me
but I won’t bet or give a shit.
I’ll keep on drinking all my cash.
I’ll keep on screaming every night to the Moon’s sky.
And pain can lead my steps like my scars.
If I need to shoot you to survive I’ll do it twice.
And pain can lead my steps like my scars.
As God has forgotten me I’m shaking Devil’s hand.
And rain can’t wash my hell or my past.
The outcast path is for life… but it’s alright.
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9. |
Light State Of Mind
03:39
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LIGHT STATE OF MIND
No more waiting.
Here’s my new sky.
All my bones are shaking.
Where have I been?
Maybe hiding in the clouds,
waiting for someone
who could really see me.
Look at this,
light has met my soul.
Everything
has turned into gold.
Where’s my darkness,
Those tears in my eyes…?
Have they burned in our fire?
I feel stronger,
I feel more like myself,
finally waking up
from a bad dream.
Look at this,
light has met my soul.
Everything
has turned into gold.
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10. |
Life Guru
06:12
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LIFE GURU
I once was just like you.
I have lived your life, I’ve been in your shoes.
And I have learned from my path,
so I know how you feel and I know exactly why.
Now you can stop holding your blues.
Thank God! I’m here for you.
Troubles come, troubles invade,
But, if I use my words, troubles run away.
Yeah, I know it’s hard to believe.
“How could such a wizard be talking to me?”
But clear your eyes, this is true.
Maybe you did something good.
You don’t have to tell,
I can see through you.
Everything will change.
You only have to listen to my rules
cause I’m a life guru.
Could I be not so cool?
Could I be unwise, just another fool?
Maybe I’m a simple guy
waiting for my turn to talk talking too much.
But I don’t know and I don’t mind.
I will keep on throwing all I’ve got.
Everyone around
they’re gonna freak out
cause I’m the only one
who can blow the black clouds.
You don’t have to tell,
I can see through you.
Everything will change.
You only have to listen to my rules
cause I’m a life guru.
Light doesn’t have any king or middleman.
All you need to show is some sympathy and love.
Light doesn’t have any king or middleman.
All you need to show is some sympathy and love.
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11. |
Beware
04:38
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BEWARE
Here you have a million eyes to see you.
Here you have a million bloody hands.
Here you have a million ears to hear you.
So beware of what you do,
beware of what you use
and beware of what you say.
We’re many more than you.
There you have the dust which once was a river.
There you have the clouds becoming smoke.
There you have five hundred species fewer.
So beware of what you spread,
beware of what you burn
and beware of what you hunt.
The future knows your name.
There you have the money feeding famine.
There you have the children trying to be.
There you have the nonsense wars they burry.
So beware of each exchange,
beware of what you claim
and beware of what you back.
Don’t you see you could be one of them?
Here you have these times that you can light.
Here you have your chance to make a change.
Here you have the power of the people.
But beware of what you do,
beware of what you use
and beware of what you say.
We’re many more than you.
(Many more)
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12. |
Empty Pocket
03:21
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EMPTY POCKET
I wish I could have one more whisky,
I wish I had a dime.
I wish I could have one more whisky,
I wish I had a dime.
I wish I hadn’t drunk my money so so fast.
I wish I could have one more whisky,
I wish I had a dime…
But here I am, my pocket’s empty
and my spirit’s dry.
I wish I had a real friend
by my side.
I wish I had a real friend
by my side.
You know, I’m looking for affection,
I could use a hug…
I wish I had a real friend
by my side.
Will you gimme some lovin?
What about ten bucks?
Well, now I’m talking to the owner
of this fancy bar.
Well, now I’m talking to the owner
of this fancy bar.
You know it’s good for you
to keep the good ones inside.
Well, now I’m talking to the owner
of this fancy bar.
So if the next one’s on you
you’re doin’ it right.
I’ve got a new drink in my hand.
Look at my smile!
I’ve got a new drink in my hand.
Look at my smile!
I don’t remember if it was a friend
or someone from behind the bar
but I’ve got a drink.
Look at my smile!
So this song’s fulfilled it’s purpose
(that’s for sure)
and I’m dry no more.
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LUBACK Madrid, Spain
Established in 2011, LUBACK has encompassed rock, blues and folk into a unique style. After many concerts and their first album (“Inminente”, 2014, written in Spanish), a new language was needed in order to talk about those things that matter most in our lives (“Relative keys for vital subjects”, 2016). Their last record (“The deal”, 2019) shows their growth towards a pure organic bright style. ... more
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