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Best of Me
03:37
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Living life to justify isn’t how I wanna fly
In my wake I’ll leave those things behind
Nothing here I’ll compromise
Seeing things through new eyes
Stay if you must I’m moving on
This is the best of me
I choose to be free
Make it through life somehow
Shaking off what brings us down
I’ll rise with the sun I refuse to hide
Hold on tight to what you learn
Stay away from things that burn
I’m miles a head of that old life
This is the best of me
I choose to be free (solo)
Living life to justify isn’t how I wanna fly
In my wake I’ll leave those things behind
Make it through life somehow
Shaking off what brings us down
I’ll rise with the sun I refuse to hide
This is the best of me....
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2. |
Eyes on the Prize
03:40
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I need someone to see this through
Be my eyes while I drive
They say there’s no way we will come out on the other side
Move it forward and keep it straight
Gotta stay between the lines
I can only estimate but it’ll take some time
I warned it’s still too hot to touch
You said it’s not enough but in fact it’s too much
The theme of lines from which I’ve sung
Join together unite as one
Water’s moving much too fast
Gotta leave you behind
Can’t carry you all at once
The cost is way too high
Crossing over unsteady ground
It gives away at times
I know what lies ahead
My eyes are on the prize
I crawl onto the other side
Restraints wash away with the tide
The theme of lines from which I’ve sung
Join together unite as one
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3. |
Only You
03:55
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Turning my back on this one
I don’t see an end in sight
I think that I’ve been here too long
This could take me all night
Imprisoned by my own contemplation
The only thing that I should be singing about is you
Only you
Piecing it all together
It was easier at the start
You’ve gotta be some kind of fool to go searching in the dark
Waiting around for something to give here
The only thing that I should be singing about is you
Only you
Surprised that I took it this far
Lean back while I catch my breath
It almost got away from me
Nearly scared me half to death
I hear your soft voice calling me over
The only thing that I’m gonna sing about is you
Only you
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4. |
See my Light
04:31
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The bright days we had I swear were true
Mistakes I made brought darkness upon you
Time will show you my dark is gone
The road to build your trust I know is long
See my light
Oh mama
See my light
It wasn’t the natural me that done you wrong
Just don’t want to sing it I wanna show you my song
We sat on those steps and our eyes locked tight
You forced out the lies that I held inside
See my light
Oh mama
See my light
To trust me now you’re so afraid
For the rest of my life those dues I’ll pay
When the day comes to let me in
The sun will shine upon us again
See my light
Oh mama
See my light
See our light
Oh mama
See our light
See our light
Oh mama
See our light
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5. |
Can't Believe
04:12
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Unbridled lies define who you are
Constant strife lead you down that hall
Damned to move your stone up that hill
But you deny it all and it just sits there still
But I can’t believe I can’t believe it’s true
That you’re trying to sell me something I can already see through
It’s a sin to share your troubles
Hold them close but remain clear
When it’s time to seek your shelter you will always find me here
Put forth to end no matter what the cost
Present life use to be my loss
But now she stands right before my eyes
I’ve searched far and wide
Now I’m gonna make her mine
But I can’t believe I can’t believe it’s true
That you’re trying to sell me something I can already see through
It’s a sin to share your troubles
Hold them close but remain clear
When it’s time to seek your shelter you will always find me here
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6. |
Free for Awhile
04:20
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Hold that thought until tomorrow
I can’t wait for you all day
These lines are getting hard to swallow
In your eyes it’s all you have to say
And I’m free for a while
It’s coming back to me it won’t take long
And I see where this is going
I knew it would I just had to hold on
I turned my back just for a moment
You think you have it and then its gone
I’ve asked too much of you already
And with a left hook you come on strong
And I’m free for a while
It’s coming back to me it won’t take long
And I see where this is going
I knew it would I just had to hold on
What was I thinking when I started
Never thought I’d see the day
I tried to shut it down too early
But there was more I had to say
And I’m free for a while
It’s coming back to me it won’t take long
And I see where this is going
I knew it would I just had to hold on
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7. |
Come One Come All
04:22
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Come one Come all
Get your back up off the wall
I wanna know who you are
Been ages since letting go
Relearn things we use to know
Seeing places near and far
Hone my magic and it fascinates me so
Why it’s taken us this long
See the plan through
The cons are after you and I
Read the ground trees and Sky
Believe me and what I saw
Through the gate and down the hall
They’ve been hiding in the dark
We’ve all been here before
Pushing back on the same old door
Hinges busting open wide
I can see you
We will navigate it through
Translate what comes from above
Take your turn and hold on firm to where you stand
This is more than just you and I
Solo
Come one Come all
Get your back up off the wall
I wanna know who you are
Been ages since letting go
Relearn things we use to know
Seeing places near and far
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8. |
Pick Me Up Again
03:33
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It looks ok from where I stand
As I try to climb out of this land
The words you say just can’t be found
And I find myself back on the ground
And you pick me up again
But I slip right through your hands
It’s fixed time and time again
When will it ever end?
You gave it fuel right from the start
Loving life without the dark
There’s more to this though you know
There's nothing left here for the show
And you pick me up again
But I slip right through your hands
It’s fixed time and time again
When will it ever end?
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9. |
Love Shine Bright
03:49
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Come to find
The things we hide
Come alive
Just give it time
I’ll own what’s mine
Free the mind
Gonna take that ride
And do what’s right
Before…
I burn out the light.
Gonna fly to get high
Choose love instead of a line
Let our love shine bright
The path I see
Is meant for me
Let me show you please I
’m down on my knees
Before…
My light’s shining bright
When I see those almond eyes
Choose love instead of a line
Let our love shine bright
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10. |
Fork in the Road
03:27
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It’s time to leave Here we go
We can’t stay here this we know
Taking everything that we’ve got
Keep on climbing never gonna stop
Reach for me Hold on tight
It’s gonna be the ride of your life.
We’re gonna get there fast or slow
If we have to we will ride all night
Ooh ooh Comin’ to a fork in the road
Ooh ooh owning which way we go
It took some time but now we’re here
Reading signs so we are clear
Put your faith into what you know
Give up your ride so your head won’t roll
Walking along singing my song
Which way is right and which is wrong
I’ll be that whisper in your ear
Relax my friend you’re finally here
Ooh ooh Comin’ to a fork in the road
Ooh ooh owning which way we go
Ooh ooh Comin’ to a fork in the road
Ooh ooh owning which way we go
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Christopher Jackson Kingston, Ontario
After 30 years as a working musician in a variety of bands and session recordings, multi-instrumentalist Christopher Jackson
decided it's time to put all his experiences together and see where his own writing and music might take him.
Co-producing with his longtime friend, band mate and recording engineer Paul Halladay, they create a listening experience that is authentic, real and relatable.
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Christopher Jackson recommends:
Of Lures & Love...
by Clem Chesterfield
Great country music with a great message.
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The Mill Rights
by The Mill Rights
Wicked harmonies and a classic roots sound produced by three lovely humans.
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Amazing vocals and a killer songwriter
go to albumIf you like Christopher Jackson, you may also like:
Forever Only Idaho
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Big, strummy songs that recall the heart-on-sleeve earnestness and lo-fi glory of early Mountain Goats.
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Hooky
by This Frontier Needs Heroes
featured on Bandcamp Radio Sep 10, 2013
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If you have a fondness for expertly wrought roots-rock with sharp lyrics and aching vocals, look no further—“Strangers” is for you.
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