Me and the Devil

Side by side since way back when, Through every twist, around each bend. Laughing loud, running free, That’s the way it’s meant to be. (Pre-Chorus) No road too long, no dream too high, With my brother, we touch the sky. Through the ups and through the downs, We’re still here, we’re still around. (Chorus) Brothers, best friends, hand in hand, Side by side, we make our stand. Through the years, through the miles, Always here to share the smiles. (Verse 2) Morning sun or midnight run, Every moment’s twice the fun. Secret handshakes, inside jokes, Chasing dreams and swapping hopes. (Pre-Chorus) No road too long, no dream too high, With my brother, we touch the sky. Through the ups and through the downs, We’re still here, we’re still around. (Chorus) Brothers, best friends, hand in hand, Side by side, we make our stand. Through the years, through the miles, Always here to share the smiles. (Bridge) Through thick and thin, through rain and shine, No better friend that I could find. No need for words, we just know, Where one of us is, the other goes. (Outro) Brothers, best friends, always true, No one else I’d rather choose. Come what may, near or far, You’ll always be my brightest star.

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[Verse] Eyes half-closed he's wandering slow Through a haze where time won't go Leaning on clouds that don't exist He's chasing dreams on a smoky twist [Chorus] Stoner man he's got no plans Life rolls by in his steady hands Laughter spins like a vinyl groove He's lost in vibes nothing left to prove [Verse 2] He mumbles jokes to the setting sun Counting stars till night's begun His world is small but it feels so grand A universe born of grains of sand [Chorus] Stoner man he's got no plans Life rolls by in his steady hands Laughter spins like a vinyl groove He's lost in vibes nothing left to prove [Bridge] Guess he's high but he's rooted deep Wide awake in his half-dream sleep Falling upward on a crooked track Never looking forward never looking back [Verse 3] The smell of hash and burning wood He’d change the world if he only could But in his eyes the truth is clear Why wake up when heaven is here

Verse 1)
Lightning flashin', sky's a-cryin'
Wind's a-howlin', trees are tryin'
To hold on tight, but they're bendin' low
Folks said, "Stay inside, where you gotta go?" But I ain't listenin', radio's on loud
Got a bonfire burnin', right here in the cloud
Of downpour rain, and thunder's boom
This ain't no flood watch, this is a party in the gloom! (Chorus)
Yeah, the storm's a-ragin', but the spirit's high
We're drinkin' sweet tea 'neath a stormy sky
Got guitars strummin', and the bass is thumpin'
This ain't no weatherman, this is somethin'!
A little bit crazy, a whole lotta fun
Party in the storm, 'til the morning sun! (Verse 2)
Back porch is drippin', mud up to our knees
But we're dancin' barefoot, feeling the breeze
Of hurricane heart, and thunderous soul
Losin' all control, lettin' the good times roll Neighbor brought his banjo, Sarah's got her fiddle
This ain't no tragedy, just a country riddle
How to turn the bad news, upside down
And find some joy when the world is drownin' (Chorus)
Yeah, the storm's a-ragin', but the spirit's high
We're drinkin' sweet tea 'neath a stormy sky
Got guitars strummin', and the bass is thumpin'
This ain't no weatherman, this is somethin'!
A little bit crazy, a whole lotta fun
Party in the storm, 'til the morning sun! (Bridge)
Some might call us crazy, some might call us fools
But we're makin' memories, breakin' all the rules
Of staying safe and dry, inside the door
Tonight we're livin' loud, and lovin' more! (Guitar Solo - fast and energetic, with a southern rock feel) (Chorus)
Yeah, the storm's a-ragin', but the spirit's high
We're drinkin' sweet tea 'neath a stormy sky
Got guitars strummin', and the bass is thumpin'
This ain't no weatherman, this is somethin'!
A little bit crazy, a whole lotta fun
Party in the storm, 'til the morning sun! (Outro)
The morning sun, gonna shine again
But no one will forget, this storm we weathered then
Party in the storm, yeah, that's our claim to fame
Wash away the worry, and call out the rain!
Yeehaw!

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[intro] [guitar] [verse 1] [Malgache language] Dé niàrak'issik, hanadiinou... ny andro maraina, Fitiàvakou andrikou, tssy hou zàka bàtaina... Ny djiroun’ny foukou mitsiiloupiloupy, Nandraiissakou anaou... faffàzana touky, [chorus] Ra tsy nissy anaou dé tonga haoulou, tsii ssatry ny tranou, Ny ranou ssoutrouina avy, nou mila hanamàmou Fa mamiikou lôtra ny ouroukourouka... hampandry, ny ssaiina [bridge] [verse 2] Ny ssangiin’ny hariva, touhizantsika maraiina... Ianaou ampangou... ilày manitra tsy fouikou, Mameloumbélouna ny aiina... [chorus] Dé niarak' ssik, hanadiinou... ny andro maraina, Fitiàvakou andrikou, tssy hou zàka bàtaina... Ny djiroun’ny foukou mitsiiloupiloupy, Nandraiissakou anaou... faffàzana touky, [outro] Manouatouhana tsy ou lavou, rasoumbiniaiina, Manouatouhana tsy ou lavou, rasoumbiniaiina.

[Intro] [guitar] [Verse 1] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Suspended between yesterday and tomorrow, in an endless present And we were together, defying time Creating a world, our hearts as witnesses [acoustic guitar] [Verse 2] These walls are empty and dark, The water I drink threatens to intoxicate me Your scent revives my soul You who support me so we don’t fall, You who support me so we don’t fall [Chorus] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Suspended between yesterday and tomorrow, in an endless present And we were together, defying time Creating a world, our hearts as witnesses [bridge] [tenor sax] [Verse 3] No matter the clock and its hungry hands No matter the world and its desperate calls In this fragile bubble we’ve woven together Eternity is measured in exchanged glances [Outro] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Creators of a time that belongs only to us And we will be together when other dawns arrive You who support me so I don’t sink, You who support me so I don’t sink.

[Intro] [guitar] [Verse 1] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Suspended between yesterday and tomorrow, in an endless present And we were together, defying time Creating a world, our hearts as witnesses [acoustic guitar] [Verse 2] These walls are empty and dark, The water I drink threatens to intoxicate me Your scent revives my soul You who support me so we don’t fall, You who support me so we don’t fall [Chorus] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Suspended between yesterday and tomorrow, in an endless present And we were together, defying time Creating a world, our hearts as witnesses [bridge] [tenor sax] [Verse 3] No matter the clock and its hungry hands No matter the world and its desperate calls In this fragile bubble we’ve woven together Eternity is measured in exchanged glances [Outro] And we were together, forgetting the dawning day Creators of a time that belongs only to us And we will be together when other dawns arrive You who support me so I don’t sink, You who support me so I don’t sink.

[intro] [guitar] [verse 1] [Malgache language] Dé niàrak'issik, hanadiinou... ny andro maraina, Fitiàvakou andrikou, tssy hou zàka bàtaina... Ny djiroun’ny foukou mitsiiloupiloupy, Nandraiissakou anaou... faffàzana touky, [chorus] Ra tsy nissy anaou dé tonga haoulou, tsii ssatry ny tranou, Ny ranou ssoutrouina avy, nou mila hanamàmou Fa mamiikou lôtra ny ouroukourouka... hampandry, ny ssaiina [bridge] [verse 2] Ny ssangiin’ny hariva, touhizantsika maraiina... Ianaou ampangou... ilày manitra tsy fouikou, Mameloumbélouna ny aiina... [chorus] Dé niarak' ssik, hanadiinou... ny andro maraina, Fitiàvakou andrikou, tssy hou zàka bàtaina... Ny djiroun’ny foukou mitsiiloupiloupy, Nandraiissakou anaou... faffàzana touky, [outro] Manouatouhana tsy ou lavou, rasoumbiniaiina, Manouatouhana tsy ou lavou, rasoumbiniaiina.

[intro] [guitar] [verse 1] Et nous étions ensemble, à oublier le jour naissant Suspendus entre hier et demain, dans un présent sans fin Et nous étions ensemble, à défier le temps À créer un monde, nos cœurs sont témoins [acoustic guitar] [verse 2] Ces murs sont vides et sombres, l'eau que je bois menace de m'enivrer ton parfum ravive mon âme toi qui me soutient pour ne pas sombrer, toi qui me soutient pour ne pas sombrer. [chorus] Et nous étions ensemble, à oublier le jour naissant Suspendus entre hier et demain, dans un présent sans fin Et nous étions ensemble, à défier le temps À créer un monde, nos cœurs sont témoins [bridge] [tenor sax] [verse 3] Qu'importe l'horloge et ses aiguilles affamées Qu'importe le monde et ses appels désespérés Dans cette bulle fragile que nous avons tissée L'éternité se compte en regards échangés [outro] Et nous étions ensemble, à oublier le jour naissant Créateurs d'un temps qui n'appartient qu'à nous Et nous serons ensemble, quand viendront d'autres aubes toi qui me soutient pour ne pas sombrer toi qui me soutient pour ne pas sombrer.

[Verse] I was lost in the still of the night Chasing shadows with no end in sight But there's a fire that will never die Buried deep where the dreams all lie [Chorus] Oh I will rise like the sun through the haze Burn through the dark with unshaken gaze Step by step I will claim this fight I’ll build a dawn out of endless night [Verse 2] I’ve stumbled through the cracks in my mind A house of doubt that I’ve left behind But the stars whisper loud and clear Each bruise has made me strong not disappear [Chorus] Oh I will rise like the sun through the haze Burn through the dark with unshaken gaze Step by step I will claim this fight I’ll build a dawn out of endless night [Bridge] Every fall is a tale to unfold Every scar is a line paved in gold I’ve been broken but I’ve never bowed I’ll keep climbing where the skies are loud [Chorus] Oh I will rise like the sun through the haze Burn through the dark with unshaken gaze Step by step I will claim this fight I’ll build a dawn out of endless night

[Verse] I got a shadow casting long as night Chasing dreams with neon lights Breaking rules in the back of my mind This heart ain’t stopping till it finds its time [Verse 2] Footsteps pounding in the dark alleyways Stealing moments I can’t let stay Outpacing whispers that call my name A rebel’s smirk in a dangerous game [Chorus] I’m a criminal on the run Stealing sparks under midnight's sun Chains can’t bind the fire I’ve spun Living wild till the race is won [Verse 3] Smoke trail painted through the empty streets Scrapes and scars that I’ll never repeat Laughing loud as walls cave in Rolling dice with the devil’s grin [Bridge] The sirens howl like wolves in the fog But I’m a flame they can’t extinguish or clog Highways stretch like veins in the land Freedom tattooed on the palm of my hand [Chorus] I’m a criminal on the run Stealing sparks under midnight's sun Chains can’t bind the fire I’ve spun Living wild till the race is won