OFF LIMITS
David Ertel - Logan Ertel
A wide-eyed honey
A fool feeling lucky
But her daddy won’t let her go
She told me to call her
But should I even bother
When her daddy picks up the phone
Like he’s got her locked up way up in her room
Saying boy now don't you come around, that's absolute
Then my whole heart broke right into two
Cause the moment that I met you baby, we were through
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
Honey you, you’re off limits
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
But I can’t go another day without you
You’re like a not for sale item
Displayed and so inviting
While my face is pressed against the glass
How can I feed a hunger
When the only thing I want is what I can’t have
Now I left you a voicemail, unreturned
Every letter that I wrote you babe your father burned
Goes to show just what he thinks I’m worth
But there’s gotta be a better way to make it work
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
Honey you, you’re off limits
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
But I can’t go another day without you
Oh no oh no oh Lord please no, I don’t wanna let her go
It’s obvious her old man feels the same way that I do
Either way either way, someone’s heart is bound to be broken
Like he’s got her locked up way up in her room
Saying boy now don't you come around, that's absolute
Then my whole heart broke right into two
Cause the moment that I met you baby, we were through
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
Honey you, you’re off limits
Honey you, you’re off limits, girl
But I can’t go another day without you
Summer Break
David Ertel
Summer break starts today
School was your only escape, hideaway
That family war, leave it home
You don't need to hear them fight, anymore
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I'm gonna pick you up and ride in my daddy's truck
Meet me at the front of your driveway
There's so many things we can figure out
While we let them fight
Cause that ain't no way to spend your summer break
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Just say the word and we'll go
Anywhere you want to be or nowhere at all
It's such a shame when you know
The last place that you want to be is your home
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Turning the Beach Boys up in my Daddy's truck
Cruising up and down this old highway
There's so many places we can get around
Take you out of town
Cause that ain't no way to spend your summer break
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Surely your parents got to know
They can't be raising you this way
I don't know why they keep trading blows
When the only thing they hit is the only thing that matters most
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I'm gonna pick you up and ride in my daddy's truck
Meet me at the front of your driveway
There's so many things we can figure out
While we let them fight
Cause that ain't no way to spend your summer break
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Turning the Beach Boys up in my Daddy's truck
Cruising up and down this old highway
There's so many places we can get around
Take you out of town
Cause that ain't no way to spend your summer break
As If It Were
Logan Ertel - David Ertel
We were walking through the river barefoot
So we could feel cool on the rocks
Kicking back underneath the stars
Trying to connect the dots
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You and I have our differences
But tonight we make an exception
I can see it in your eyes
I know it's worth a try
Don't you feel the connection?
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With every moment underneath the moon
You looked at me and said, "Do what you do"
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Like you can't repeat it
Like it's only tonight
As if it were the last time
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I couldn't believe it
I said you were wrong
How could it be the last time?
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It's been three years since we lost forever
Funny how we thought it'd last
We were just two kids
Didn't have a clue
Thought we had this life in the bag
You called me up cause you heard I was in town
So we met at the local diner
Where we laughed and we cried
Couldn't get enough
Tell me, whatever happened to us?
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You said our differences are never gonna change
But for tonight, let's just throw them all away
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Like you can't repeat it
Like it's only tonight
As if it were the last time
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Just live in the moment
Tomorrow we'll close it
As if it were the last time
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It's so hard knowing this night will soon pass
We both know it takes more than love to make it last
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Like you can't repeat it
Like it's only tonight
As if it were the last time
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Like you're gonna leave
Oh, leave it forever
As if it were the last time
Waiting For Love
David Ertel
Momma I’m alive and well
Don’t you worry I’m alive and well
Momma I’m alive and well
Don’t you worry I’m alive and well
Well I know that you liked her and she was alright
But there was something missing I can’t deny
I guess I’m holding our for something more
I’m waiting for love
Momma can’t you see
There’s somebody else
The Lord has set for me
I’m waiting for love
Deeper than the sea
I’m waiting for her cause I know she’s waiting for me
Alive and well
My buddy down the street’s kicking himself
Caught up inside a fairy tail
The very moment he lifted her veil
I can see it in his pictures posted online
So everybody thinks he’s doing just fine
Momma I don’t want to live that kind of life
I’m waiting for love
Momma can’t you see
There’s somebody else
The Lord has set for me
I’m waiting for love
Deeper than the sea
I’m waiting for her cause I know she’s waiting for, waiting for
Waiting for somebody to make me believe
The kind of tied down that will make me feel free
Checkmate from the unavoidable queen
I’m waiting for love, waiting for
I’m waiting for love
Momma can’t you see
There’s somebody else
The Lord has set for me
I’m waiting for love
Deeper than the sea
I’m waiting for her cause I know she’s waiting for, waiting for
Dancing Around Me
Logan Ertel - David Ertel
Put it on a loop
My CD player
Singing in the blue
Looking for an inspiration
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Throwing paint on the wall
Until I see something
How long to hold on
Before I should let it go
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I'm taking shots in the dark
Knowing where to aim is the hardest part
How will I know? How will I know?
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Baby, tell me, You gonna make a move?
Holding your hand out of my reach
You're dancing around me
I feel you, I'm trying to see, but you're moving in and out of the light
Only moments of clarity
While you're dancing around me
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You're dancing around me, dancing around me
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Trying to get around
In a brand new town
Pulling up to where you think you should be
But all along you were on the wrong street
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And shots in the dark
Knowing where to aim is the hardest part
How will I know? How will I know?
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Baby, tell me, You gonna make a move?
Holding your hand out of my reach
You're dancing around me
I feel you, I'm trying to see, but you're moving in and out of the light
Only moments of clarity
While you're dancing around me
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You're dancing around me, dancing around me
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Moving in and out of the light
Moving in and out of the light
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Baby, tell me, You gonna make a move
Holding your hand out of my reach
You're dancing around me
I feel you, I'm trying to see, but you're moving in and out of the light
Only moments of clarity
While you're dancing around me
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You're dancing around me, dancing around me
IN-BETWEEN
Logan Ertel - David Ertel
Front door is locked
Key under the mat
Seeing it though your eyes
Theres nothing wrong with that
Inside it's dark
I'm trying to feel it out
Will I ever understand what this is all about?
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There are days I wanna give it up
There are nights I keep giving in
Every time the sun comes up
I wonder which side will win
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I stay at yours, you stay at mine
Who are we kidding, baby
What are we trying to find?
When you're still with him
But you find yourself lonely
I'm stuck in-between
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The mattress has been moved
To the living room floor
And pretty soon you'll be walking through my door
Throw your arms around my neck
And though it feels so right
I strike the match as we're running out of light
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There are days I wanna give it up
There are nights I keep giving in
Every time the sun comes up
I wonder which side will win
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You tell me I make you feel good inside
But would you say it if he were here tonight?
I'm the one driving home in the pouring rain
How it he the one you run to when he lands his plane?
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I stay at yours, you stay at mine
Who are we kidding, baby
What are we trying to find?
When you're still with him
But you find yourself lonely
I'm stuck in-between
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I'm stuck in-between
HEY GIRL
David Ertel - Logan Ertel
I dropped you a line
Hello baby, what’s going on?
By the tone of your voice
I feel something’s wrong
Was it something I did
Tell me was it something I’ve said
Don’t know if I should leave this one alone
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Like a drunk in a maze
I could walk this aimlessly babe
But my past tells me
That’s no way to go
So let’s get to the point
Lay it all out for me baby
So I can get back to loving you like yesterday
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Back and forth again
Changing like the wind
It’d be a shame to let it ruin a night like this
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
Hey girl, say what’s on your mind
EAR TO THE GROUND
Logan Ertel - David Ertel
I am stranded
Empty handed
Looking for a place to lay
This road I travel is rough with gravel
But it may be the only way
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There's something out there
Like a voice, it's very clear
Calling out my name
I'm further out every day
I just can't stay away
A part of me that's finally awake
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Oh I keep my ear to the ground
Because I know it may come at anytime
Until that moment comes around
I'll keep my ear to the ground
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I left my heart home
It was the only one I've ever known
It was the hardest thing I had to lose
And even though you say
That you're willing to wait
I don't think I'd be good for
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Oh I keep my ear to the ground
Because I know it may come at anytime
Until that moment comes around
I'll keep my ear to the ground
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Time keeps flying
Oh the seasons never change
Time keeps flying
Oh the seasons never chance
Oh the seasons never change
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Oh I keep my ear to the ground
Because I know it may come at anytime
Until that moment comes around
I'll keep my ear to the ground
PEARLINE
David Ertel
Pearline, Pearline
How shall I proceed?
Oh Pearline, how shall I Proceed
When I see your picture
I can picture you with me
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Pearline, the only match for me
Oh Pearline, I think you're built just like a dream
You got a real nice body, but you dress kinda naughty
Momma wouldn't like it, Pearline
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Pearline, I swear
You'll be walking on air
Just say the word and I'll show you how a man can care
And if I'm right for you and you're right for me
You better believe I'm gonna love you tenderly
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Woah, Pearline, Pearline
You're fifty-four miles from me
Oh Pearline, the distance ain't no thing
There'll come a day I'll make my way
Just to meet you, Pearline
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Pearline, I swear
Don't matter when or where
Just say the word and I'm gonna be right there
And if I'm right for you and you're right for me
You better believe I'm gonna love you tenderly
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Oh Pearline, it's hard for you to see
With this garden of guys, it's clouding your eyes from me
You're picking through the weeds
It's in the palm of your hand how sweet this life could be, Pearline
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Pearline, Pearline
I keep on checking my screen
Oh Pearline, now don't ya, don't ya, don't, ya ghost me
Cause once I'm notified of your reply
Sparks are gonna fly
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Pearline, I swear
You'll be walking on air
Just say the word and I'll show you how a man can care
And what I'd do, that's anything for you
You better believe I'm gonna love you tender-
Better believe I'm gonna love you tender-
You better believe I'm gonna love you tenderly
Yeah, Pearline
IT'S OKAY, EITHER WAY
Logan Ertel - David Ertel
Wednesday night, the bar is full
As soon as I thought I should go
You looked my way
I have to say
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You could come home with me
Or we could stop after just one drink
It's okay, either way
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I don't work for you, baby
You don't work for me, baby
There ain't nobody gonna tell us what we should do
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We could take a walk around the block
Or to a room and keep it locked
It's okay, either way
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We can leave it at your favorite color
Or we can discuss this under cover
It's okay, either way
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I don't work for you, baby
You don't work for me, baby
There ain't nobody gonna tell us what we should do
We can wait til' the sun comes up
Or when we say we've had enough
There ain't nobody gonna tell us what we should do
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You don't know me
But you could get to
If you want to
Take my number
It's clear what I want
I'm not putting up a front
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I don't work, baby
You don't work for me, baby
There ain't nobody gonna tell us what we should do
Now that the sun is up
Oh we still can't get enough
There ain't nobody gonna tell us what we should do
LIKE I DO
David Ertel
Baby forgive me if I tend to like you simple
Don't say I don't think you look good, you know I do
But what you see in the mirror is not a true reflection
Of all that I get to see when I'm with you
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So go on, go on, put your face on and have a good time
Don't say I don't care if I don't wait up for you
Why should I spend my night trying to worry
When nobody gets to see you like I do
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It ain't so bad babe knowing that
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On a Friday when you're downtown
I don't worry if fellas check you out
I'd be surprised if they didn't enjoy the view
Cause in the morning when you wake up
In all your glory without your makeup
Nobody gets to see you like I do, it's true
Nobody gets to see you like I do
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Oh I'm sure by now your probably trying to flag down the bartender
With hungry eyes from every guy in the room
A gentleman may come up asking, "Baby, what's your flavor?"
But he will never know the real taste of you
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It ain't so bad babe knowing that
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On a Friday when you're downtown
I don't worry if fellas check you out
I'd be surprised if they didn't enjoy the view
Cause in the morning when you wake up
In all your glory without your makeup
Nobody gets to see you like I do, it's true
Nobody gets to see you like I do
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It ain't so bad babe knowing that
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On a Friday when you're downtown
I don't worry if fellas check you out
I'd be surprised if they didn't enjoy the view
Cause in the morning when you wake up
In all your glory without your makeup
Nobody gets to see you like I do, it's true
Nobody gets to see you like I do
