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From Dark To Bright

by Claire

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    From Dark to bright, the voice of La Famille Bou emerges from the depths, to caress your senses with a delicate patchwork of pop, electro and folk music.
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1.
The Box 03:43
The Box I had a dream last night You were running out of sight On the sand beach was a treasure A wooden box I could only measure Was it daybreak or early dusk Wind had the smell of ancient musk As I came closer to the water Here it was covered in feathers Turned the key, lift it up And opened it, and lit it up Turned the key, lift it up And opened it Found your smile in the box And a tree house too Two weeks in New York And a stick of glue, I wonder what it was for Your heart’s in the box And mine is there too An old pair of socks And a rendezvous, I wonder what is that for I had a dream last night You were smiling in delight In the distance was a shadow A dancing angel shooting an arrow Looked like twilight or evenfall Sea had the shade of lilac rose As I came closer to the water Here it was brilliant and covered in feathers Turned the key and lift it up And opened it and lit it up Turned the key and lift it up And opened it Found your smile in the box And a tree house too Two weeks in New York And a stick of glue, I wondered what it was for Your heart’s in the box And mine is there too An old pair of socks And a rendezvous, I wonder what is that for Found your smile in the box A tree house too Two weeks in New York A stick of glue Your heart’s in the box And mine is there too An old pair of socks And a secret rendezvous … Put your smile in the box Two weeks in New York And an old pair of socks Put your smile in the box Two weeks in New York An old pair of socks Oh your smile, your heart, my heart I wonder…
2.
Crying in the rain I'll never let you see The way my broken heart is hurting me I've got my pride and I know how to hide All the sorrow and pain I'll do my crying in the rain If I wait for stormy skies You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes You'll never know that I still love you so Though the heartaches remain I'll do my crying in the rain Raindrops falling from heaven Could never take away my misery But since we're not together I pray for stormy weather To hide these tears I hope you'll never see But since we're not together I pray for stormy weather To hide these tears I hope you'll never see Someday when my crying's done I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun I may be a fool but till then darling you'll Never see me complain I'll do my crying in the rain I'll do my crying in the rain I'll do my crying in the rain
3.
Ain’t Coming Back I’ve thrown away the letters The pictures, the songs, all treasures This ain’t going right, there’s way too much fight This ain’t looking right, let’s call it a night I turn around, I leave the key You know how strong I mean to be I leave my heart, I leave my hopes Up to you, I’ve cut the ropes I ain’t coming back, your house’s a shack I ain’t looking back, no way I’m gonna crack But please read my heart I know we’ll always stay apart But I have forgiven I’ve let go of what was never given I keep my smile, would keep yours too You know how much I wanted to I leave your life, I leave your side I leave the one who can’t decide I ain’t coming back, from bright to dark I ain’t looking back, there will be no last spark But please read my heart You know we’ll always stay apart But I have forgiven I’ve let go of what was never given
4.
No Pride 03:35
No Pride Can't help thinking about what has been Wonder if this has only been a dream Can it be that I was wrong all this time Alone in love, thinking you’d be mine I think of all the things we could have done I could take you somewhere out in the sun We could flee to my house in Spain Or stay here and listen to the rain I love you so much that it hurts inside Like in the soulful songs you like I wonder how you are, what you do Do you think of me the way that I think of you My tears won't dry on their own Only you could dry them but you don't You keep telling me to try and I try But my imagination runs dry You keep telling me to wait and I wait But you will always be late I'm not ready to let go of you Don't want to lose it all and lose you I love you so much that it hurts inside Like in the soulful songs you like I wonder how you are, what you do Do you think of me like I think of you I love you so much that it hurts inside Like in the soulful songs you like How will I do without you by my side Did I not tell you, in love there’s no pride How will I do without you by my side Did I not tell you, in love there’s no pride I love you so much that it hurts inside Like in the soulful songs you like I wonder how you are, what you do Do you think of me as much as I think of you
5.
Your Dead Smile Leave me alone Nothing else counts at the moment I'm on my own Don't you even bother pretending you care I've been looking around Searching for a sign But all I could find was your dead smile Your dead smile Leave me alone No one else counts at the moment I have no home Don’t you even bother asking if I share I've been looking around Searching for a sign But all I could find was your dead smile Your dead smile I've been looking around Searching for a sign But all I could find was your dead smile Your dead smile
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Hold On To You I look in the mirror Stare in the dark I try to see clearer Looking for that spark I heard your voice so many times Saying love and us will never rhyme But no matter what you say to me I will always disagree Cause I hold on to you No matter what you do I hold on to you You know this much is true I hold on to you Try to find something new That will change your point of view Will you hold on to me too I hold your hand at night Watch you in your sleep Your dreams they seem so bright And I just want to weep Wake up look at me Tell me that you care See, I’d set you free If only you would dare Yes I heard your voice so many times Saying love and us will never rhyme But I hold on to you No matter what you do I hold on to you You know this much is true I hold on to you Try to find something new That will change your point of view Will you hold on to me too I hold on to you, yes I hold on to you No matter what you do You know this much is true I only try to find something new That will change your point of view Will you hold on to me too Like I keep holding on to you I hold on to you But I hold on to you No matter what you do I hold on to you You know this much is true I hold on to you Try to find something new That will change your point of view Will you hold on to me too
7.
Addicted 03:46
Addicted Trying to find a reason Not to follow his demons He’s dancing like a child His eyes all steamy and wild Flirting with disaster Is he slave or is he master He’s smiling in the dark Ready to bite like a shark I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted Danger runs in his veins I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted Trying to find a reason Not to follow my intuition I’m watching him dance It’s addiction at first glance Flirting with danger Falling for a stranger I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted Danger runs in his veins I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted His kisses leave lethal stains In his world there are no rules Only cheaters and fools I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted Danger runs in his veins I call him addicted Of love he’s convicted His kisses leave lethal stains
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We’re Gone Look at me now Do you understand how – we’ve done Do you recognize my face Or are my eyes that deeper in my head Look at me know I don’t understand where – we’ve gone Do you recognize my voice Or are my words all covered up in noise I never tried to be superior Nor to put you down in fears Don’t let yourself abuse Nor make use with What could have been It didn’t happen little queen I’ve got no damn name I’ve got no damn name I’m just trying to return before it turns insane I sing for love and I’m right and hallowed I sing for truth and I might be disappointed I always tried to stir up the fire To make you feel close Don’t think I want to use Or abuse of What could have been It never happened – I’m no queen This is no damn game This is no damn game I’m just hoping you’ll return before it turns insane I look at you now I understand somehow… We’re gone.
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Is It Bad 03:52
Is It Bad I know we said it from the start We’re just friends, that’s very smart This is what we wanted, to stay apart I try to hide away from you Not to let you see the truth That I am way too crazy about you But you just don’t know that I’m falling for you Every time you leave, I miss you Is it bad to have feelings for you Is it bad to love you like I do I know you said it from the start You’ll never let me into your heart This is what keeps us apart I tried to follow your advice No need to care or be too nice This is too much of a sacrifice No, you can’t pretend not to see Every time we touch it’s ecstasy Is it bad to want you so badly Is it bad to hope that you’d love me I know we said it from the start We’re just friends, that’s not so smart This is not what I wanted in my heart I tried to follow your advice Not to care or be too nice This is too much of a sacrifice No, you just don’t know that I’m falling for you Every time you leave, I miss you Is it bad to have feelings for you Is it bad to love you like I do I know we said it from the start We’re just friends, that’s not so smart This is not what I wanted in my heart
10.
The Cliff 05:47
The Cliff I’m right there Standing on the edge Not daring to stretch One step forward means the fall Or one step back against the wall I watch the void Between what you destroyed And what we enjoyed Temptation is great To get back into the debate Is you and me a possibility Is being free compatible with me I’ll never know unless I jump Taking the risk of being dumped Standing on the cliff Couldn’t stand to get a biff Couldn’t make as if I should better hold back Turn around and start to pack Somehow I’d really like to know How it is like deep down below But no, no, no I won’t fall back I’d better switch off to another track Is you and me a possibility Is being free compatible with me I’ll never know unless I jump Taking the risk of being dumped
11.
The Game 04:30
The Game Let’s play a game, come on let’s play Let’s pay a game, I’ll teach you the rules It’s an easy game, together we’ll play fools It’s easy, let me show you how it goes, how to step into It’s easy, let me show you how it goes No matter what you do to me I’ll always get back to you No matter what you do to me I’ll always get back to you Let me take control I win only if you fall Ha ha ha hahahaha Let’s play a game, it’s an easy game Let’s play a game, it’s an easy game Hahahaha hahaha Let me take control I win only if you fall Let’s play a game, I’ll teach you the rules It’s an easy game, together we’ll play fools No matter what you do to me, I’ll always get back to you No matter what you do to me, I’ll always get back to you Ha ha ha ha…. Let’s play
12.
Midnight Lullaby On your skin, the smell of sin In your eyes, butterflies Let me listen to your voice One more time Let me put my hand in yours For the night Don’t turn the lights, don’t close the door Keep it bright Let me look into your eyes All the night Skin so close, your eyes closed Let me kiss, your tender lips Let me listen to your voice One more time Let me hold your hand in mine For the night On our skin, the smell of sin And in our eyes, butterflies Let me listen to your voice One more time Let me put my hand in yours For the night Don’t turn the lights, don’t close the door Keep it bright Let me sing this lullaby, till midnight
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When You Go 02:44
When You Go Sweet kisses, warm embrace Open arms, smiling face Romantic getaway Loving words every day I’ve changed all my moves And became a perfect muse I did everything Treated you like a king Have I not been a lover A friend, a wife, a cover Have I not played the fool To make you feel useful Oh my baby when you go Take everything away I don’t wanna know Where you’re going, what you do I don’t really care, I don’t love you, I don’t love you No flowers or a call Only this bloody wall Don’t wash away my tears They will dry alone in years Your time all goes to others You give me leftovers I lost some precious time I wasted for your eyes How can you tell it’s over You didn’t even bother I’m through with sleepless nights Go find yourself another Bright Oh my baby when you go Take everything away I don’t wanna know Where you’re going, what you do I don’t really care, I don’t love you, I don’t love you

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released September 28, 2011

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