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Kleo
04:32
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You weren’t always at the top of the mountain;
I know it personally.
And it’s no good revising the record,
Cause that shit don’t work on me.
That’s not to say there’s no good in trying,
If it’s cathartic for you,
But when it comes to raising lions in the city,
Treat them like lions if you do.
So much for all your means-tested values—they don’t seem to dictate what you do.
Kleo was always at the end of the rainbow, so the same, these days, should go for you.
Kleo was always in the neighbor’s oilfield; can’t remember where I saw her last.
And for a lifetime of chasing glory, your only reward is the past,
So break it down.
And, so, it seems you’ve gotten just what you wished for;
The crowds are calling your name.
But you don’t know how to find satisfaction,
Or how to leverage your fame.
But, then again, I guess you made that decision
Back in the distant past.
Now, things are headed to the point of collision—
The die is already cast.
So much for all your means-tested values—they don’t seem to dictate what you do.
Kleo was always at the end of the rainbow, so the same, these days, should go for you.
Kleo was always in the neighbor’s oilfield; can’t remember where I saw her last.
And for a lifetime of chasing glory, your only reward is the past,
So break it down.
(Plaintively: Kleo)
Kleo---
Can ease your aching heart,
But Kleo—
Will tear the world apart.
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Rose
05:28
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You never knew me
When I was young and on my own.
You saw right through me,
But, when I looked at you, I was gone.
I couldn’t do it—
I couldn’t stand to live that way;
Before I knew it,
I was begging you to stay…
You to stay—oh Rose…
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to see.
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to me,
And I know—
That you have always been on your own,
You’d rather kick it than be alone,
And you would miss me, were I to be gone,
Oh Rose…
I couldn’t win, there,
So I would move beyond that plan.
If you had been there,
I might have been a different man,
Who stood undaunted
And knew exactly what to do.
I always wanted
To get to know someone like you…
Someone like you—Oh, Rose
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to see.
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to me,
And I know—
That you have always been on your own,
You’d rather kick it than be alone,
And you would miss me, were I to be gone,
Oh Rose, oh, I said,
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to see.
Rose, oh Rose, you were something to me,
And I know—
That you have always been on your own,
You’d rather kick it than be alone,
And you would miss me, were I to be gone,
Oh Rose…
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Barry and the Fountains Chicago, Illinois
Barry Jean Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based Soul musician. Raised in the “Deep Soul” and “Delta Blues” musical
traditions, Barry’s vocal style brings to mind the strong, rich tenor notes of legendary singers such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
Upon moving to Chicago, Barry met The Fountains members, together they created a solid bond, smoothly complementing Barry’s voice and songs.
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