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Barefoot in the Dark
03:34
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BAREFOOT IN THE DARK
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2012
You know you always get what you deserve
Steppin’ ‘round the landmines, checkin out the funky herbs
If I could steal your heart for a day or two
I’d wear it on my sleeve, I’d try to be brave like you
And so the story goes
I’d like to step inside your clothes
Doesn’t really matter what the good books say
I don’t think I’ll make it to the judgment day
‘cos we go walkin’ barefoot in the dark
Climbin’ up to the bottom of a big black hole
Standin’ in the queue, tryin’ to repossess my soul
Contraband and a handshake to swing the deal
There’s Judas in the wings, tradin’ in his Mum for a meal
The man in black’s got a hoodwinked girl
They’re talkin’ to the spirits, but they don’t wanna walk in this world
My legs are achin’, but I kinda like the way it feels
I’m standin’ at the crossroads, waitin’ for the wagon wheel
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2. |
Blue Light
04:39
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BLUE LIGHT
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2012
In the blue light I want to stay
In the sunshine, for just one more day
I won’t go if you say
It doesn’t really matter
I’ll forget that I found you this way
I lie awake and think of you
and all the things I said that I would do for you
I follow you ‘round like a dog
Now I’m tongue-tied in corporate grey
With my tin toys and Western decay
If I slow down, will you say
It doesn’t really matter
I’ll forget that I found you this way
Get out of bed and I think of us
You take the train, I catch the bus to be with you
I follow you ‘round like a dog
I’m feelin’ like a big cliché
In the blue light you look surreal
Like a bloodhound I’m hot on your heels
When you crumble I hear you pray
But it doesn’t really matter
I’ll forget that I found you this way
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Sweet Monique
03:35
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SWEET MONIQUE
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2016
Won't somebody stop me
From bangin' my head against the wall?
Pickin' and a strummin'
'Til the both of my hands get sore
Pushin' 'round the difficult words
But they don't sound right
Thinkin' 'bout my baby
When she gets home tonight
I'll put a rose between my teeth
A love-sick fool walkin' down your street
You give your broken heart to me
Do I deserve you sweet Monique?
Do I deserve you sweet Monique?
She's workin' for the man
Puttin' money in his pocket for sure
But it never was enough
So he's pushin' her out the door
He's cruisin' in the limousine
She gets on her bike
Gonna drink some bottles of wine
With my baby tonight
I'll put a rose...
Saturday mornin' we go to the supermarket
Maybe it's the afternoon
Friends are comin' over tonight
There'll be a lotta love in the room
We're jumpin' on the tables
And we're gonna let off some steam
I'll be underneath the stars
With the woman of my dreams
I'll put a rose between my teeth
A love-sick fool walkin' down your street
Your broken heart, you give to me
Do I deserve you sweet Monique?
You give your great big heart to me
Do I deserve you sweet Monique?
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Josephine
02:22
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JOSEPHINE
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2014
Josephine
Sky is blue and sea is green
Every thing comes easy to me
Since I met Josephine
Josephine
You look cool in tangerine
Bet you got colours I ain’t seen
We all love Josephine
You went over to London with a twinkle in your eye
You showed ‘em you’re unbeatable at everything you try
Now you’re in the family way, mother by your side
The apple of her eye
Josephine, Josephine
You’re such an inspiration to me
You lay the table like a symphony
We all love Josephine
I’ve seen you knuckle down, then you pucker up
You turn a crown of thorns into a buttercup
You give the kiss of life, to our unholy mess
Baby, I’m impressed
Josephine, Josephine
I know you don’t belong to me
But I’m so proud to be
With my friend Josephine
And we’re all proud to be
In love with Josephine
And it’s so easy to be
In love with Josephine
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5. |
One More Glass of Wine
03:56
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ONE MORE GLASS OF WINE
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2015
Stay with me, don’t go now
One more glass of wine
Hold me close, promise me
Forever you’ll be mine
Tonight I will sail away
I’m hoping that you will say
Stay with me….
Tonight I will sail away
Love is a flame waiting to fade
The seas are high, the stormy sky
That old familiar game
The harbour master walks this way
He’s calling out my name
The heavens will play with my fate
The devil will lay down in my place
A child to feed, a life to lead
And you’ve got needs like mine
No guarantees out on the seas
So promise me your mine
Stay with me, don’t go now
One more glass of wine
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6. |
Pale Moonlight
03:06
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PALE MOONLIGHT
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2015
Pale moonlight
Butterflies are dancin’ on the lake
With lovers and friends
We try to make amends
I can’t believe how long it takes
Pale moonlight
Rollin’ out a ladder to the sky
You’ve got that look in your eye
Down in Santa Clara
Up at Moura Encantada
We’re breathless at the view
The silver and the blue
You’d swear the stars were comin’ out for you
Pale moonlight
Shimmer on the water in the night
We’re caught in a trance
We’re takin’ a chance
Surrender to your touch so light
Pale moonlight
Creepin’ up around the hill
I’ll never get my fill
Pale moonlight
Rollin’ out a ladder to the sky
You’ve got that look in your eye
Baby don’t make me cry
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7. |
Regular Girl
03:54
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REGULAR GIRL
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2016
Lookin' for a regular girl, to shine like a deep sea pearl
I don't want a sister, I don't need a mother again
I just want to hold you, I only need a lover and friend
You can talk about yourself
But all you ever cared about was everybody else
It's rare to see, it matters to me
So put all your arrows away
Let yourself go, fall into my arms
It's just like I told you
I'm already sold on your charms
I'm gonna shout it from the rooftop
Set of all the alarms
Lookin' for a regular girl, lookin' for a lover to be
It's an old conversation and I know you need to be free
But there's a light in your window, and now it's shinin' down on me
Lookin' for a northern girl, waitin' for the flag to unfurl
I don't need a fortress, I just want a shack on the hill
I don't want a battle, I just need a place to be still
So put your artillery down
You're tied to the city, I'm stuck here in this town
But someday soon I'm gonna lay your anxiety down
Lookin' for a green-eyed girl, don't care if she's straight or she curls
The cannons have deafened me, so get on your trumpet and blow
I've been with the demons, I'm givin' the angels a go
Throw all your weapons away
Pretty soon I'll be there and I can stay
It won't be forever, nothin' ever is anyway
Lookin' for a regular girl, to shine like a deep sea pearl
I don't need a sister, I don't want a mother again
I just want to hold you, I only need some love in the end
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8. |
The Rains
04:22
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THE RAINS
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2014
You know I love it when the rains come down
All my troubles wash away
You said “I’m on the first plane outta here”
I won’t fight to make you stay
I got love, but you want more than that
You call the cab
And I’m just sittin’ back
You know I love it…
Now you’re gone
I’ve got time to think
You cut me up
My heart is on the blink
There’s no trace where you used to be
I’m burnin’ off
I’m gonna set you free
You know I love it…
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9. |
Madeline Said
04:28
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MADELINE SAID
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2016
The banks are gonna take it all, if I don't pay
They don't give a damn, Madeline said
Puttin' on my makeup and silver wings
Wait on the steps, 'til the tram bell rings
The cruise ship and tankers,
the cold hearted bankers are taking the palace and crown
Oh lawdy lawd, it's a long way down
Harry's in a tin shed, by the dockside gates
My boy can't keep still, Madeline said
Ever since we boxed up Jack, it's been no good
But he's like a god in his 'hood
The zombies and vultures, the chemical culture
That hollow mechanical sound
Oh lawdy lawd, it's a long way down
I'm sending you a screenshot, so you can see
what I've become, Madeline said
Here comes the Viaduct, I pull the cord
I used to be cool
Now it's somethin' I can't afford
Up on the barrier, climbin' over the fence
My silver wings make so much sense
The fear and the loathing, the sweatshop clothing
Today the old dressing gown
Oh lawdy lawd, it's a long way down
Oh lawdy lawd, it's a long way down
It's a long way down, Madeline said.
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10. |
Hole in My Shoe
04:06
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HOLE IN MY SHOE
Words & Music Mark Hilton © Copyright 2016
I’ve got a hole in my shoe
I’m walkin’ the miles
Back home to you
I’m gonna stay a while
Now an ordinary guy
Has got a tear in his eye
Time to slow down
I’m out of leather
I’ve got a hole in my shoe
I’m missin’ my car
All black and blue
I travelled too far
Now an ordinary guy
Has got a tear in his eye
Time to slow down
I’m out of leather
Down in the hollow
There in my shack
I try to defy you
But somethin’ inside you
Keeps pullin’ me back
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Mark Hilton Byron Bay, Australia
Songwriter Troubadour from Australia, touring Vietnam & Europe
Songs that never forget you
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