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Souvenir Mug
02:35
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Souvenir Mug (Eddie Biggins)
I reached out my hand as it slid
Off the counter, but I missed
It shattered all over the floor
And I was pretty pissed
It wasn’t all that important to me
But it brought up a fond memory
That souvenir mug, it was gone
With a movement of my wrist
Now, I could attempt some repair
With a little Krazy Glue
But there are too many small shards
It’s not practical to do
And with my lack of crafting technique
I’d be pretty damn sure it would leak
That souvenir mug has been lost
But I’ll manage to get through
I bought it on a trip a few years back
And until today, all it had was one small crack
Maybe I could order a replacement online
But then, that one wouldn’t be mine
The way we hang on to this stuff
Isn’t that hard to explain
They give us small moments of joy
Without causing any pain
But ultimately it’s just a thing
In spite of the feels it may bring
That souvenir mug may be gone
But the memories remain
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2. |
Satin and Lace
04:04
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Satin and Lace (Eddie Biggins)
The work day was awful, I’m glad to be home
The dog greets me at the door
All I expect is a quiet night in
And I don’t need anything more
(Chorus)
Then you tell me to turn down
The bed and the light
And to cancel my plans
For the rest of the night
Then I look up and see
That sweet smile on your face
And you come to me dressed in
Your satin and lace
You come to me dressed in
Your satin and lace
When I reach out and my hand touches yours
I can’t describe how I feel
That’s all that keeps me from going insane
And I only wish it was real
When you tell me…
But day after day in my cold prison cell
I stare at walls and through bars
If it were not for the choices I made
I think of what could have been ours
I surely don’t blame you for leaving me, love
I know you had every right
I wish you the best as I lie here alone
And dream the same dream every night
Where you tell me...
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Every Year She Lights a Candle for Luisa (Eddie Biggins)
Every year she lights a candle for Luisa
To commemorate the day that she was born
Though Luisa has been gone eleven years now
On this one day she allows herself to mourn
So every year she lights a candle for Luisa
At her collar on a slender silver wire
Hangs a charm Luisa gave her long ago
When at seventeen they made a vow together
Pledged in private, because no one else could know
So every year she lights a candle for Luisa
They each led their lives
As conventional wives
Raised their kids and were contented, more or less
But she wonders if they’d grown up in more accepting times
Could life have been even more blessed?
So this day she lights a candle for Luisa
With a sixty-five year secret and a tear
And she wonders how much longer it will be now
‘Til time stops and they’re together without fear
So every year she lights a candle for Luisa
But in her heart the candle burns all year
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You Only Want Me
03:00
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You Only Want Me (Eddie Biggins)
I’ve seen that starry look that’s in your eyes a time or two
You say that you enjoyed the show
I’m flattered that you’d like for me to come up to your room
But I’m afraid my answer’s “no”
You only want me ‘cause you’re drunk
You’d never notice me when sober
If cops gave you that test, you’d flunk
Because you’re obviously drunk
I know sometimes the guy with the guitar onstage up there
Might make you want to more than dance
But I have no illusions, yeah I know I’m no John Mayer
So you should keep it in your pants
You only want me ‘cause you’re drunk
I’m sure that you’d be disappointed
To wake up next to this old punk
Who only wants you ‘cause you’re drunk
You’re girlfriend says you have to go, I think perhaps you should
You look like you could use a bed
The only thing you’ll be regretting if you leave right now
Is tomorrow morning’s aching head
You only want me ‘cause you’re drunk
The smell of alcohol pervades you
Yeah, bet you didn’t know you stunk
You didn’t notice ‘cause you’re drunk
Oh, girl, I know that I’m no hunk
Though I appreciate your interest
I’m not in that much of a funk
You only want me ‘cause you’re drunk
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5. |
Dance With Me, Dearie
03:48
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Dance With Me, Dearie (Eddie Biggins)
I went down to the park where we played with the kids
Don’t you remember it, dear?
It was fun at the time but the memory fades
With every passing year
And today you may not even know who I am
Just a stranger who brought you a song
It’s the one that we chose for the day we were wed
Take my hand and waltz along
[chorus:]
Won’t you dance with me, dearie, ‘til twilight comes
Let’s not waste a moment we’re given
Come and dance with me, dearie, just one more time
We are not done livin’
So I brought you these photos of old memories
Here’s your whole family tree
That’s your mom and your dad... No, they died long ago
And this one’s you and me
Oh yes, we used to dance pretty often like that
What a wonderful pair we were then
And I think that I’d probably give anything
Just to be that way again
[chorus:]
[instrumental]
And today you may not even know who I am
Just a stranger who brought you a song
It’s the one that we chose for the day we were wed
Take my hand and waltz along
[chorus 2x:]
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6. |
Ostrich
02:18
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Ostrich (Eddie Biggins)
Some days I wish I were an ostrich
With my head buried in the sand
Just a plain and simple ostrich
Unconcerned with the foibles of man
I would hide and the world would not exist
To my Struthionidae mind
I would live in uneducated bliss
Unaware of the cruel and unkind
If only I could be an ostrich
Just ignoring all that unrest
Oh to be a clueless ostrich
Maybe then I would not feel so stressed
From the violence and negativity
On the socials and on the news
From the hate and the lack of empathy
That so many of us seem to choose
Yeah, yeah, I do know that an ostrich
Doesn’t hide out in that way
It’s a metaphoric ostrich
Telling me to take a day
And tune out all the noise and all the strife
Get some rest and renew my soul
Then get back to what’s important in my life
Till again I start losing control
And then I’ll wish I were an ostrich
With my head buried in the sand...
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7. |
Slow Things Down
03:58
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Slow Things Down (Eddie Biggins)
When it all gets to be too much
You’re all caught up in the frantic rush
You wanna tell the world to hush, hush
And turn down the volume and speed
[chorus:]
Sometimes you gotta slow things down
Slow things down
Slow things down
Down to a crawl
To make sense of it all
When your mind gets to spinning ‘round
You feel like you’re gonna run aground
And everything feels tightly wound, wound
There’s only one thing that you need
[chorus:]
I know it’s easier said than done
Just try to embrace every moment one by one
It’s not enough just to spend your days
Running ‘round in a foggy haze
You have to let it fall away, hey
‘Cause more time is not guaranteed
[chorus:]
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8. |
My 11:11 Wish
03:25
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My 11:11 Wish (Eddie Biggins)
It’s 11:11 and I’m making my wish
That I might persuade you to stay
I have another bottle of that stuff you like
That you can help me put away
Now you can say no and you can go on home
And that would still be all right
But if you decide to grant your favor to me
We could make a magic night
[chorus:]
I don’t need a star to wish upon
Or a genie to make it to make it come true
And throwing coins in fountains just won’t do
I could try to blow out some candles now
But no way that’ll bring me my bliss
You’re the only one with the power to fulfill
My 11:11 wish
It’s 11:11 and I’m making my wish
That you’ll maybe stick around
We could watch another movie or put on some tunes
Or do something more profound
All you have to do is wave your magic wand
And let the transformation start
From a really nice night into an epic tale
Where I try to win your heart
[chorus:]
[solo]
[chorus:]
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All My Favorite Ghosts Are In This House (Eddie Biggins)
It’s years since I’ve been in here
Or was it yesterday?
These are the kind of memories
That never go away
It all looks so different
But not a thing has changed
All my favorite ghosts are in this house
There’s shadows in every nook
And whispers in the walls
The specters of a phantom past
That I can still recall
The voices of yesterday
Are echoes in the halls
All my favorite ghosts are in this house
(instrumental)
It all looks so different
But not a thing has changed
All my favorite ghosts are in this house
All my favorite ghosts are in this house
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10. |
Good Dog
03:45
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Good Dog (Eddie Biggins)
When you come home, it’s the best part of my day
I don’t know why you have to go away
But now that you’re here it’s time to play
[chorus]
I’m a good dog
I’ll be here when you need me
I’m a good dog
All you have to do is feed me
Rub my belly, scratch my head
And I’ll keep you warm in bed
I’m a good dog
And we’re best friends
I like a treat after going for a walk
I wish that I could understand more when you talk
But I don’t really mind because we rock!
[chorus]
And on those days when you feel sad
You don’t even have to call
I’ll cuddle in and try to make you feel less bad
That’s when we need each other most of all
If there’s a storm, I might have a little scare
The booms and the bangs make me anxious, I’m aware
But I’ll be ok because you’re there
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11. |
Say It Now
03:44
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Say It Now (Eddie Biggins)
Treasure the ones you love
Show them each day that you care
In everything you do
Or by just being there
Though the old saying’s true
“Actions speak louder than words”
Sometimes a heartfelt phrase
Is all that need be heard
[chorus:]
Say it now
Don’t wait
Before it’s too late
And time steals away
Say it now
Why are the words so hard?
Why can’t we say what we feel?
Why are we so afraid
Of what our hearts reveal?
[chorus:]
Some people have an issue with expression
Of affection
Even when it’s what we need to hear
I’ve tried not to be that way
But trepidation gets the better
So I’m grateful when I overcome that fear
The morning my father passed
I cried ‘cause what else could I do?
But I saw him the night before
And told him “I love you”
He said “I love you too”
[chorus:] 2x
Say it now
Say it now
Say it now
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12. |
My, What a Lovely Day
02:58
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My, What a Lovely Day (Eddie Biggins)
Sometimes there’s nothing more to say
Than my, my, what a lovely day
Gentle breezes waft your way
Take it all in on this lovely day
There’s nothing bad to think about
It’s the kind of day when everything just works out
Hey, hey
Sometimes there’s nothing more to say
Than my, my, what a lovely day
Step outside and catch a ray
(Don’t forget your sunscreen)
All’s fine on this lovely day
Let go of every little care
All that worrying isn’t getting you anywhere
Hey, hey
Sometimes there’s nothing more to say
Than my, my, what a lovely day
My, my, what a lovely day
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Eddie Biggins Medford, Massachusetts
Hi. I'm Eddie. I'm a singer-songwriter and traditional musician from the Boston area. Over the years I've written music in many varying genres, from folk to electronic to musical theater. I'm is also a member of the Celtic band The Boston Harbor Bhoys (thebostonharborbhoys.bandcamp.com) ... more
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