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Good To Be Bad
03:46
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GOOD TO BE BAD
All she wanted was war
All I wanted was a girl to adore
I tried to give her my name
She threw it down on the floor
Every promise I gave
She made a run for the door
Did everything to treat her like she never had before
But I could treat her like a $2 whore and she'd love me more
Looks like it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
Sometimes it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
The day turns to night
Not afraid of the dark, it's alright
It's a dangerous life
Like Juggling knives
Well, I guess that it's true
Tried to fight it, it ain't no use
This world can be cruel, what's there to do?
It's hard when nobody's living by the Golden Rule
Looks like it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
Sometimes it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
Looks like it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
Sometimes it's Good to be Bad and Bad to be Good
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45
03:46
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45
Classic’s got some kind of sexy
You feeling me?
Never saw it clear til it left me
What was I expecting
How could it ever be the same
It never even had to change
Well, well
CHORUS:
Let’s give pop back to the people
You’re the groove, I’m the needle
Wanna play ya like a 45 record
Why don’t ya
Get up on my turntable
if you’re willing, I’m able
to wear ya out like a 45 record
Why don’t ya
There’s something to be said for the old days
Remember the old ways
Given the chance Everything could be saved
But now it’s all been taken away
How could it ever be the same
It never even had to change
Well, well, well
CHORUS
Remember when pop stood for popular
People made it cool cuz they liked it first
Just another thing that gets manufactured
Humanity took a turn for the worst
The Truth is, there’s really no quick solution
It’s gonna all lead to a revolution
Like freedom of speech, the constitution
Don’t worry baby, it’s evolution
Hard to believe we ain’t come too far
(since) Video killed the radio star
(They) force feed pop like it comes in a jar
Taking the taste out of who we are
No wonder why the world is so cold…
That’s the repercussions of selling your soul
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Shame
03:18
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SHAME
You wanna make it right, but you won’t
Wanna change your tune, but you don’t
Wanna change the world, but you choke
You wonder why the drugs didn’t help
Or how it just gets loud when you yell
Got to stop lying to your self
You’re the only one who can make it change
Don’t try to tell me (3x)
You ain’t got yourself to blame
For the reason who lost love and the money
Now it’s all gone, but it ain’t so funny
Don’t try to tell me (3x)
You ain’t got no shame
I’ll admit I had a hand in this mess
No angel or saint, I confess
Got to come clean with this
Baby, I’ve done all that I can do
Given up on trying to get through
Never giving up on you
No, I’m never giving up on you, baby.
Don’t try to tell me (3x)
Any more reasons why I shouldn’t put up a fight,
That you’re just doing what’s right
Ain’t so black and white.
Why’s it got to be so tough
How can you say you’ve had enough
How can you walk away, we had love
Oh, when we had love baby
Don’t try to tell me (3x)
You ain’t got no shame
Don’t try to tell me (3x)
You ain’t got yourself to blame
For the reason who lost love and the money
Now it’s all gone, but it ain’t so funny
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Valentine
03:53
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Valentine
I bought you flowers for Valentine’s Day
One dozen roses came just a little too late…it was the month of May
Don’t you know that I picked those pedals all day
Just trying to figure out if you were feeling the same
CHORUS
‘Said, ”please don’t think that I’m just wasting your time
Won’t you let me down easy if I can’t change your mind
You’ll feel just what you’re missing when we’re kissing goodbye
Swallow your pride,
Baby be mine”
My best intention just ain’t good enough
I've gotta wonder why I haven’t given up on love
And why you don’t realize every time that I looks in your eyes
I send this message with love
CHORUS
‘Said, “please don’t think that I’m just wasting your time
Won’t you let me down easy if I can’t change your mind
You’ll feel just what your missing when we’re kissing goodbye
Swallow your pride,
Baby be mine”
‘Said, “please don’t think that I’m just wasting your time
Won’t you let me down easy if I can’t change your mind
You’ll feel just what your missing when we’re kissing goodbye
Swallow your pride,
Baby be mine”
Swallow your pride,
Baby be mine”
Swallow your pride,
Baby be mine”
(Joel Eckels- copyright 2003)
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Maybe Tonight
03:56
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Maybe Tonight
I want to kiss you in a way
that you can't deny those lips are mine…those lips are mine
I want to touch you
In a moment that feels just right…maybe tonight…maybe tonight?
Your lips, they just won't quit
Locked to mine, they'd be a perfect fit.
Your smile, ain't seen it around for a while
When it shines, I feels so good inside
No need to waste time wondering why
I want to love you
Leave all those bad days behind
We don't have to try…don't have to try
Give me one more chance
You won't be turning back
I'll be the best love(r) you've ever had
Got my eyes open wide this time
The ticking of the clock is just making me wise up
Nothing you've got to do
Nothing you've got to prove
Just let me sing these words to you
I want to love you
Leave all those bad days behind
We don't have to try…don't have to try
I want to kiss you in a way
that you can't deny
Those lips are mine
Maybe tonight
Maybe tonight
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Just Don't Know
04:20
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Just Don’t Know
Lyrics by Joel Eckels
I’m a fool cuz I loved you
I’m a fool cuz I love what you do
You get off on it, don’t you
Listen to me sweat you while I sing this tune
I know that you’re no good for me
But I find ito so hard to believe
Chorus:
I just don’t know how to let go
Just don’t know how to say no
I wish you’d pick up the phone
Cuz I just don’t know how to be alone
I always knew you were nasty
Like the time we got down on my balcony
Never knew there was a lie you’d get past me
But now I’m finding out I’m writing off the whole damn thing
I know that you’re no good for me
But I can’t get enough of your body
Chorus:
I just don’t know how to let go
Just don’t know how to say no
Just pick up the phone
Cuz I just don’t know how to be alone
I know that you’re no good for me
I know that you’re no good for me
Chorus:
Just don’t know how to say no
Just don’t know how to be alone
So just pick up the phone
I just don’t know how to let go
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The Devil's Heart
03:44
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The Devil’s Heart
Think there’s something wrong with me
Let another good girl down
I didn’t know what to do
So, I told her the truth
Sorry babe, I gave my heart to the devil
It’s the only thing he would take
To let me spare my soul
I think it’s something kind of safe
A loner in this star walk town
Where love only exists in a song
It hurts then it’s gone
See I’ve spent my whole life
Just tryin to get it right
Now I’m closer than I ever could be
So, get out of my way now
Oh, you’ve got to lay down
Later, I’ll give you all the lovin’ you need
Sorry babe, I gave my heart to the devil
It’s the only thing he would take
I had to save my soul
I went to the crossroads such a long time ago
Searching for the key to the dream
They gave me the good stuff
But, you know it’s never enough
Got to find your own way back to love
Sorry babe, I gave my heart to the devil
Sorry babe, I gave my heart to the…
Sorry babe, I gave my heart to the devil
gave my heart to the devil
gave my heart to the devil
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Back O My Hand
03:32
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BACK O MY HAND
It’s getting late and we don’t agree
Stop trying to put the blame on me
Not trying to start anything
Can’t really say what goes wrong
Or why we can’t get along
Or how you still turn me on
I never knew you could swing like that
You better never do it again
You make me want to turn it around,
but I'm not that kind of man
So, with the back o my hand
I’m writing you this song
Tried to love you but it took too long
Had your chance, but now it’s gone
Must be something that I said
It's always something that I said
I don't even know what I did
Cuz you either love me or love me not
What is it that you really want?
I'm not another man playing with your heart\
I always knew you were a tough girl
Daughter of a son of a gun
But I never knew you could swing like that
Tonight you'd better run
So, with the back o my hand
I’m writing you this song
Tried to love you but it took too long
Had your chance, but now it’s gone
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Girl
05:13
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GIRL
Wait a minute Baby, there’s so much to say
All I want is communication
Guess it got in the way
It was over when we started
Thought it’d never hurt to try
It’s hard to deal with broken hearted
When you just ask your self why
CHORUS:
You can see it in her eyes, She’s got soul
That’s the kind of girl you take home
Well it might be too late when you know
That she’s not the kind of girl you let go
She’s the spirit when you need it
Like a glass of red wine
She’s the hope when you’re defeated
So don’t make her cry
I said, “Girl, you’re too beautiful for this shady bar”
Then we went back to my apartment
Spun The Concert in Central Park
Then we made love til the sun stopped the dark
CHORUS
You can see it in her eyes, She’s got soul
That’s the kind of girl you take home
Well it might be too late when you know
That she’s not the kind of girl you let go
She’s not that kind of girl, no
Bring me back my baby
I’m lost without my baby
Been too long without my baby
Don’t say it’s too late
Don’t say it’s too late
Don’t say it’s too late
CHORUS
You can see it in her eyes, She’s got soul
That’s the kind of girl you take home
Well it might be too late when you know
That she’s not the kind of girl you let go
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The Weight of These Things
Don’t know where to go, guess the joke’s on me
Guess I’m moving too slow to ever keep anything
There’s a story in every song I sing
Every love that I’ve lost, every thought that I think
I could never ask you to carry that weight with me
I could never ask you to carry the weight of these things
You’re just a girl who’s looking for someone to love
So much to give, so much to take
So much you only could dream of
I should go ahead and just let you win
I should never second guess again
If only you could see the shape that I’m in
The shape that I’m in
You’ll never want to hear me sing that song
Cause the good ones come when the love is gone
If you’re hearing these words you know that day has come
Believe me when I tell you that you did nothing wrong
I’m a good man trapped in this vagabond
I love you baby, but I must be moving on
Said, I love you baby but I must be moving on
Don’t know where to go, guess the joke’s on me
Guess I’m moving too slow to ever keep anything
There’s a story in every song I sing
Every love that I’ve lost, every thought that I think
I could never ask you to carry that weight with me
I could never ask you to carry the weight of these things
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Joel Eckels Los Angeles, California
Influenced by the soulful songwriting of his mentor Bill Withers, the Rock & Roll swagger of Led Zeppelin, and the honest
raw style of Neil Young, Joel Eckels is an L.A. based Singer-Songwriter & Producer.
Currently based in the storied Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles, Joel is channeling his life’s journey into preserving the magic, nuance, and importance of the live music experience.
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