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1.
Those Monday Morning Blues 07:11
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Those Monday Morning Blues Monday morning Monday morning Monday morning blues Yeah, I mean man I can feel them blues Gonna write my own rules Ain’t gonna play your dirty game no more Gonna write my own rules Ain’t gonna play your dirty game no more And if you don’t like it When you leave don’t forget to close the door Can you tell me what’s true I can’t tell what’s right from wrong no more Can you tell me what’s true I can’t tell what’s right from wrong no more There’s so many false tongues Sometimes I don’t know what I’m living for So many false tongues And sometimes I don’t know what I’m living for For once upon a time The road was so straight you couldn’t get lost For once upon a time The road was so straight you couldn’t get lost So many twists and turns I’ve been sold out and tricked and double crossed So many twists and turns I’ve been sold out and tricked and double crossed I and I will survive I don’t want no-one I have to call ‘boss’ I and I will survive I don’t want no-one I have to call ‘boss’ There’s only one above So if I stay alone well that’s the cost Red roses in the rain Windows frosted up with mist Red roses in the rain Windows frosted up with mist The sky’s crying ice fire Clouds and rainbows forming the sign of a fish The sky’s crying ice fire Clouds and rainbows forming the sign of a fish The sign of a fish, the sign of a fish, the sign of a fish Maybe I can’t please you You know that one time I did try so hard Maybe I can’t please you You know that one time I did try so hard I gave you all I could Nothing’s up my sleeve except this last trump card I gave you all I could Nothing’s up my sleeve except this last trump card I don’t care what you say I’m gonna live the way I wanna live I don’t care what you say I’m gonna live the way I wanna live Who are you to tell me All you do is take when did you last give? Who are you to tell me All you do is take when did you give last? Tell me, when did you last give? When did you last give? Last give, last give? Goodbye to Mary Jane And all those names and faces from the past Goodbye to Mary Jane And all those names and faces from the past Sorry if I hurt you But that must be the way the die was cast Sorry if I hurt you But that must be the way the die was cast (edited version fade out ………………) The sky’s crying ice fire Clouds and rainbows forming the sign of a fish One day I know I’ll die Yeah it’s sad but it happens to us all One day I know I’ll die Yeah it’s sad but it happens to us all I know that day will come I see the shadows waiting out in the hall When that time comes along I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes When that time comes along I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes You just have no idea Nothing compares to these Monday Morning Blues You just have no idea Nothing compares to these Monday Morning Blues Monday Morning Blues Monday Morning Blues Monday Morning Blues Monday Morning Blues Paul Robert Thomas
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Tin Soldiers 04:05
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Tin Soldiers One fat Englishman on a mule Feeling so pompous, looking such a fool He’ll ride that-poor-mule till it drops Showing he’s master, don’t matter the cost Tin soldiers all dressed in red Tin soldiers all dressed in red Melting in the sun, just like moulton lead In the sun like moulton lead He was born-to-lead, so they said Empire’s built on sand, on backs of the dead They say charity starts at home Nick-knack-paddy-whack Give the dog a bone Tin soldiers all dressed in red Tin soldiers all dressed in red Melting in the sun, just like moulton lead In the sun like moulton lead So much sacrifice for a crown Written in the past Pages are all brown The sun never sets come what may The sun never sets so they say Georgie Porgie please Won’t you come out to play Who’s the King of the Castle Who’s the dirty rascal Who’s the dirty rascal Who’s the King of the Castle Tin soldiers all dressed in red Tin soldiers all dressed in red Melting in the sun, just like moulton lead In the sun like moulton lead Tin soldiers, Tin soldiers, Tin soldiers Tin soldiers, Tin soldiers, Tin soldiers Paul Robert Thomas
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Not Three Monkeys 04:36
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Not Three Monkeys The night’s dropping so fast As I survey all that has passed Been smoking too many beers But reality’s always near Been eating too much TV Had delusions I was free It might sound absurd, but, Do you know, do you know What the deaf man heard? What the deaf man heard? Here my good man You gotta understand Ashes & sackcloth & blood & sand There’s a poison river running through this land When you’re at war inside Just why won’t you swallow your pride And tell me how can there be peace The hostilities never cease Take a leaf out of the book Change your ways and how you look Seems against the laws, but Do you know, do you know What the blind man saw Fee fi fo thumb Please don’t ask me how come He’s staring at the eye of the gun See the chamber’s full, the deed will soon be done Been blown from here to there You’re so down you don’t even care You just get by on this and that But nostalgia has made you fat Look to where the rainbow ends Look up to the sky my friend You can’t raise the dead, but Do you know, do you know, do you know What the dumb man said Bow to the King Open your heart and sing Life’s short or long as a piece of string You know how small you are in the scheme of things In the scheme of things Beggars can’t be choosers Winners are winners Losers are losers Got to choose who you wanna be Beggars can’t be choosers Winners are winners Losers are losers Got to choose who you wanna be And not be one of the three monkeys Paul Robert Thomas
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Brighton Rock 04:22
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Brighton Rock It’s eleven O’clock And this town’s stone dead The streets are deserted Everyone’s tucked up in their bed There’s just one place I know Where no one ever sleeps It rocks all day and night It’s non-stop 8 days a week Knock, knock, knock, yeah Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks All around the clock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks I’m going round the clock With this Brighton rock Some may call it ‘Kooks-Town’ It’s down by the sea Don’t matter what you like It’s the only place I feel free Gonna get my rocks off And lay down on the beach You can do what you want Eat some melons or a peach Knock, knock, knock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks All around the clock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, All around the clock With this Brighton rock It’s not so far away You should go on down too Say you only live once Everyone should try pastures new I don’t wanna turn you From the straight and narrow There you’ll rub shoulders with Boyz and girls from Eton and Harrow Knock, knock, knock. yeah Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks All around the clock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks I’m going round the clock With this Brighton rock Don’t care if you’re black or white Or dress to the left or to the right No one cares where you’re from or where you been You could be from Mars and coloured green Down there Brighton rocks It’s the coolest funkiest scene Knock, knock, knock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks All around the clock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks I’m going round the clock With this Brighton rock Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks Brighton rocks Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks, Brighton rocks Brighton rocks Paul Robert Thomas
5.
You Love I 04:42
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You Love I You Love I The war is over Gone is the soldier That try to take land from I From top of Spring Hill Below is all still Birds and the bees they fly I thank you Haile Your love is as mighty As a lion you showed to I You a million miles away Still I sing you every day Even though you not with I For you love I I know you love I You love I You love I You love I I sat in the yard I watched the guard That dress better than I I ask who is free As he looks for the key That will help unlock I Mercy and love Shines down from above Into the face of I I know in my heart Though we be apart You will not abandon I For you love I I know you love I You love I You love I You love I And her rock star lover Hiding under the covers Pointing his finger at I He sow his seeds Digging the weeds He think he better than I Those times they gone We could not hold on Now we don’t see eye to eye I must move on I must be gone It’s a long road before I I must move on I must be gone It’s a long road before I I know you love I I know you love I You love I You love I I know you love I I know you love I You love I You love I Paul Robert Thomas
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Temples in the Rain 04:35
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Temples in the Rain You know Life’s a struggle to survive To stay alive On these lonely streets There’s danger out there You’d better take care Of strangers you meet But the danger is in here It’s everywhere Inside my own brain Shadows in my mind Where I tried to find Light inside the pain Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? That the Saviour Tell me if there’s a way out Don’t whisper shout I can’t hear so well The bridge has fallen down Everyone’s left town God forsaken hell They say What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger But how much longer Can I hide these stains I’m growing weak Yes I’m struggling to my feet Calling out your name Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? I think I can make it through I hope you do Remember my name The road is so long A long way I’ve gone Down memory lane Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? They say What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger But how much longer Can I hide these stains Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? I’m growing weak I’m struggling to my feet Calling out your name Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? Temples in the rain Temples in the rain Isn’t it about time That the Saviour came? Paul Robert Thomas
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Smiling Through Clenched Teeth 04:43
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Smiling Through Clenched Teeth The wheels of rhyme go round and round Though they’re full of rust Trying hard not to fall down We must do what we must It’s hard to stay clean When you’re crawling through the dirt It’s hard to hope and dream When inside you crave and hurt Follow the river of tears As we leave Babylon behind Still travelling after all these years I can’t believe I haven’t lost my mind I still manage to smile through clenched teeth Trying to cover up all the grief Eric gave Lucy to Georgie The phone rang off the hook He had to pay for Patti It’s all written in a book He was the victim of society He was different from you A victim of his own notoriety There was nothing he could do She was the sheriff’s daughter A big man to be feared Like a lamb to the slaughter I said he had a nice curly beard All were smiling through clenched teeth As they laid the blessed wreath The millionaire junkie Dressed up like a tramp He’s trained his monkey To lick his postage stamps Just like a monk in a dirty habit That’s been forced to get clean In the headlights like a frightened rabbit The driver looks so straight and mean And Bobby’s still going strong Taking all he can see He says he’s not doing wrong It’s what he’s always done traditionally Everyone smiling through clenched teeth Their insincerity’s beyond belief Through clenched teeth Lord, everyone smiling through clenched teeth Their insincerity’s beyond belief Paul Robert Thomas
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New Orleans Blues 04:58
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New Orleans Blues Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love James is in the alley Kicking off his blues In the street is Aunt Sally Double two timing shuffling her shoes A marching band’s swinging Dixie A church choir’s singing high Out on the Mississippi A steamboat chugs by Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Down here in New Orleans Music’s in the air In the bar at Fat Pauline’s The stiff drinkers are letting down their hair There’s dancing out on the street And in every living place Everyone you see and meet’s They got a smile on their face Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Then came the dark thunder Washed away the blues So much went down down under But we’ll build it up new I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues Then came the dark thunder And washed away the blues So much went down down under But we’ll build it up new Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Lord I love the blues I love the blues I love the blues I love the blues New Orlean’s Blues I love the blues James is in the alley Kicking off his blues In the street is Aunt Sally Double two timing shuffling her shoes A marching band’s swinging Dixie Lord a church choir’s singing high Out on the Mississippi A steamboat chugs by Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Oh Lord I love the blues It’s the blues I love Oh Lord I love the blues It’s in my blood Paul Robert Thomas
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Someone To Hold 06:06
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Someone to Hold I know we only just met I feel I’ve known you all my life Yet there’s things that I need to say But the words are getting in the way So another drink to lose my pride Then the man in me will stop to hide Then the man in me will stop to hide You say I look sad and blue Yeah I guess it’s probably true If there’s other things you’ve heard Don’t care if they’re true or lying words It don’t matter to me any more Why don’t you come in and close the door Why don’t you come on in and close the door Because tonight I feel so all alone I’m so far away from home And I’m sorry if I’m being bold But tonight I just need someone to hold In the street there’s a thousand women I could buy A thousand things I could take to help fly To help distance me from all of the pain That’s eating my heart driving me insane But I’m just not asking for this or that Coz I know that’s not really where it’s at I’m just asking you to stay through the night With me till the morning light And I’m sorry if I might sound bold But I really do need someone to hold I feel like a robot going through the motions Programmed not to show too much emotion But for how long can I go on like this When it’s the human touch I need and miss For my heart’s broken please help make it whole Help me to pick up the pieces of my soul You can leave but if you decide to stay There won’t be a price to pay I realize that I might sound bold But I’m dying to have someone to hold Though you might help me to ease some of my sorrow You may not see me after tomorrow But I’ll remember you with affection Even though we’ll go in different directions In the end all I took was your time I hope we’ll meet again somewhere down the line I know we only just met I feel I known you all my life Yet these things I needed to say But some words got lost along the way So another drink to lose our pride Then the man in me will stop to hide For I’m sorry if I’m being bold But tonight I just need someone to hold Paul Robert Thomas
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Where is the Love? 06:11
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Where is the Love ? Crimson sky’s cracked open Like the cup from which I drink It can be fixed I’m hoping There’s no time left to think As rain falls like drops of blood From the open wound of a slaughtered Dove Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love They’re killing my world Doesn’t anyone care? They’re killing my world It just isn’t fair Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love Hang the devil And hang his sons There’s always someone willing To get his work done To get his work done Let’s overturn this order Let’s stop chaos reign Time to seal the borders Things will never be the same Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love Where is the love Put men on the moon And put men on Mars And once you’re done there Move on and rape the stars All my heroes are gone Melted into the sun There’s no saviours, there’s no-one Our web of fate’s been spun Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love Crimson sky’s cracked open Like the cup from which I drink It can be fixed I’m hoping There’s no time left to think As rain falls like drops of blood From the open wound of a slaughtered dove Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love They’re killing my world Doesn’t anyone care They’re killing my world It just isn’t fair Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love Where is the love Where is the love Where is the love There is none to be found Not down here or up above Where is the love Where is the love Where is the love Paul Robert Thomas

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released March 30, 2017

Music composed, performed, mixed & mastered by Paul Odiase, lyrics by Paul Robert Thomas – ‘Les Paul’s’ (The Paul’s) (as both lads are named ‘Paul’).

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'Les Paul's' (The Paul's) are a prolific dynamic song writing duo of ex-Londoners, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and actor Paul Odiase and song lyricist Paul Robert Thomas. Check them out at www.facebook.com/LesPaulsThePauls and their new interview at realmusichype.com/interview-with-les-pauls-the-pauls

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