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Recess

by The Taters

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    Our first "full studio" release, and home to some of our most requested original tunes, including "The Kiss", "On Our Own", and "Never Really Meant to Be". This was the first album we all got really excited about! If you'd like it signed, just let us know details when you order!

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1.
OK, so you're gone for good OK, so I knew you would OK, so you're back in town OK, so I'll see you around When we parted company and you said goodbye I asked you if I'd see you again Now I wonder why One of us has got to go I thought it would pass How could I know? What's done is done And the past is gone That works fine for other guys, but How can I last when the past Is right before my eyes? Now I try so hard to forget I try to make my way But I can't get away from you I see you everyday One of us has got to go I thought it would pass How could I know? What's done is done And the past is gone That works fine for other guys, but How can I last when the past Is right before my eyes?
2.
On Our Own 03:27
Someday you'll see that this love was meant to be These feelings have set me free for all time I only pray that your heart will find the way I'm longing to hear you say you'll be mine There must be something I can say to change your mind But I can wait because that's something you must find All on your own It seems to me our two hearts can beat as one You'll realize that I'm the one that you need But I'll take my time, I think it's worth waiting for I'm hoping you'll open the door, set me free I'll tell you now I've never felt this way before You taught me how to love and now I'm learning more All on my own Please say you'll come with me, Please say you'll wear my ring When we're together I know we'll have everything All on our own It seems to me our two hearts can beat as one You'll realize that I'm the one that you need Someday you'll see that this love was meant to be And someday we'll make it all on our own
3.
The Kiss 05:04
They had talked for hours It didn't start with flowers like it sometimes does But when the words began to fail He didn't know just how to say what was in his heart And that's when it starts They looked each other over Stared at one another in a lover's way And then the walls came tumbling down There's only one way out of a stalemate like this Here comes the kiss Oh, the kiss Everything looks different It's all he's ever wanted, all she's ever missed Up until that point you can walk away No one's hurt, no one has to pay But oh, not after the kiss The minutes turn to hours You give in to the power of the passion play Never a thought of right or wrong What made you wait so long for a moment like this? Oh, the kiss The world just spins As one friendship ends And a new one begins Now the games are over Is it all you thought that it would ever be? Or were you blinded by the view? There's so many more like you So afraid they might miss The passion, the pain, the power The kiss
4.
Sunshine 03:18
5.
I was having lunch the other day At the place we used to go I saw a table of your friends So I stopped to say hello They asked how you were doing But they smiled just a bit too long I'm thinking, Uh-oh Feels like trouble coming on... Then I saw your car parked across the street So I walked up to the store And I nearly knocked you over As you were coming out the door Your arms were full of brand new clothes And your face was a shade of red I'm thinking, Uh-oh Smells like trouble just ahead... I know trouble when I see it And I've felt like this before I can hear it coming, I know that sound The taste won't leave you wanting more Like an itch that's not quite itching But you know it's coming on Maybe you've been trouble all along When I got home last night and saw Your car wasn't in the drive And I didn't see no dinner Couldn't say I was surprised And I just bet if I head upstairs There'll be some empty dresser drawers I'm thinking, Uh-oh Looks like trouble now for sure I know trouble when I see it And I've felt like this before I can hear it coming, I know that sound The taste won't leave you wanting more Like an itch that's not quite itching But you know it's coming on Maybe you've been trouble all along If it looks like... and it feels like... and it smells like... Lord, it must be trouble!
6.
Still goes to movies, but he sits by himself For an hour or two he's all right But there's no double-features, and there's no guarantee Won't be no different tonight What is it like, going over the hill alone? When the party is past, do you still call your house a home? Needs you so much, but he's so out of touch And he's lived for so long on his own That it's a lonely man's life, going over the hill alone Still got his job, but he cooks for himself And he's lost all his will to survive Now the days are all longer, nights are all longer Feeling more dead than alive What is it like, going over the hill alone? When the party is past, do you still call your house a home? Needs you so much, but he's so out of touch And he's lived for so long on his own That it's a lonely man's life, going over the hill alone Looking for answers, and he's finding a few And his friends are all there when they can But they've all got their families, their lives, their careers Just not around like they planned
7.
That's Me 02:55
When you're down and alone And you need someone to call your own That's me, that's me, that's me When you're lost, out of time And you need someone to walk that line That's me, that's me, that's me When you look on the ground And you worry there's no one around That's me, that's me, that's me When you start to find The first one on your line is still The last one on your mind That's me, that's me, that's me When you wake up late at night And find the lights all gone Then suddenly you'll see That's me, that's me, that's me
8.
If I could show what I was talking about And if you could know what I just can't live without And if you could see all that I want you to see And if I could be all that you want me to be If I could go on with the twist and shout And if I could show never a shadow of doubt Then I could try wearing my shoes to the throne And I could lie all of the way back home But if I should hide, trying to play right along And you decide there was a hole in my song Well you know that was no good for you and me You know it was never really meant to be And if I run, where would I end up Now that I've begun wondering why And how could I ever look into your eyes my friend Knowing that I'll never fit in again And if I could show all that we need to be free Oh, but you know all that we wanted to be But if I need somebody answering for me (told you before and I'll say it again, do you hear what I'm telling you, look here and listen to me) You know it was never really meant to be
9.
I'm the One 03:33
I'll take the wheel I'll take the heat Whatever it takes to get you off the street I'm driving now I'm gonna show you how it's done Get out of my way 'cause from now on I'm the one You've had your way for the very last time Take what's yours I'll take what's mine We'll divvy it up and ride off in the sun I'm gettin' out of town 'cause I've found that I'm the one I can't believe I believed all the lies that you told before All the tales that you tell they don't mean anything anymore I can't stand any more I've taken all I'll take A little midnight ride to the middle of the lake I'm comin' back alone 'cause I've found my place in the sun You better stay down 'cause I've found that I'm the one I can't believe I believed all the lies that you told before All the tales that you tell they don't mean anything anymore Well if anybody asks I don't know where you are Only you know that I know I went too far I got my story straight and I'll take it all on the run I better leave it behind or they'll find that I'm the one
10.
There are rules & regulations in everything you do You're not out on your own no more, You got someone there beside you Don't be so independent And think you've done enough It's required by love, you've got to give yourself up There's lots of people never care for nobody at all They think they'll make it on their own, They're headed for a fall 'Cause soon enough they'll find There's no more coffee in their cup It's required by love, you've got to give yourself up You know we can't make the rules or break the rules Or change them all for you Running out of things to doubt, never number two Your style may hold you back awhile & try to make you stay But if you want that love of hers you'll give yourself away You'd better start to think about Who gets the bigger cut It's required by love, you've got to give yourself up
11.
Raphael 05:31
Don't look up at the stars tonight They'll make you feel alone You miss your children and your wife Will you ever get back home? You cross the river in the night To work the fields of tobacco Looking for a better life Make some money, send it home Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, a thousand miles from home Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, a thousand miles from home From the farms across this land For distribution in our stores You work the crops with your bare hands Your fingers bleeding and sore So look up at the stars tonight You'll see a million hopes and dreams Across the field and fading light A promise just out of reach Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, a thousand miles from home Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, a thousand miles from home Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, a thousand miles from home Raphael, tonight you're all alone Raphael, you miss the stars of your home

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released May 30, 2003

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The Taters Richmond, Virginia

Roots-pop: an eclectic mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country, and Americana, a sound that's been described as "Country roots- pop with the genius songwriting of 60's & 70's power-pop, …a curious mix of Mavericks, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and Beatles" Billboard magazine calls it "American roots-rock with thoroughly modern, totally hip sensibilities" ... more

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