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[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Steady Kick Pulse, Clean Guitar Arpeggio, Warm Organ Pad, Low Bass Drone]
[Spoken word]
(Say…)
How far away?
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]

[Verse 1]
Is the next 24 hours
(… ours)
Is any of this time
(Mine?)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Steady Kick Pulse, Clean Guitar Arpeggio, Warm Organ Pad, Low Bass Drone]
(Say…)
How far away?
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(How far away)
Will it follow
(Today’s day)
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
[Guitar Solo — smoother]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]

[Verse 2]
Do I need to fear
(For another year)
Or is our time
(Just reaching prime)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Steady Kick Pulse, Clean Guitar Arpeggio, Warm Organ Pad, Low Bass Drone]
(Say)
How far away…
(Is the day)
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(How far away)
Will it follow
(Today’s day)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Steady Kick Pulse, Clean Guitar Arpeggio, Warm Organ Pad, Low Bass Drone]
[Spoken word]
(Say)
How far away…
(Is the day)
[Instrumental]

[Outro]
It it today
(Today is the day)
It’s come our way
(Our hour)

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Steady Kick Pulse, Clean Guitar Arpeggio, Warm Organ Pad, Low Bass Drone]
[Spoken word]
Haven’t you heard
(All aboard!)
Just like that
(We can put it back)
[Instrumental – Guitar Harmonics Rising]

[Verse 1]
Steel and spark
(In the dark)
Lost the line
(Missed the mark)
Signal’s red
(Ahead, ahead)
But we ain’t dead
(Not yet, not yet)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hear that click-clack comin’ back
(Slow and steady on the track)

[Refrain]
This train
(Was driftin’, driftin’, driftin’)
Off the side
(shiftin’, shiftin’, shiftin’)
But just like that
We decide… (to realign)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental – Pulsing Bass, Snare Build, Organ Swell]
Switch the rail
(Tell the tale)
Every fail
(Leaves a trail)
[Short Guitar Solo – melodic, resolving]

[Verse 2]
Too much speed
(Too much need)
Too much greed
(Plant the seed)
Ease the brake
(For our sake)
Give and take
(What we make)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hear that rhythm in the wheels
(That’s the sound of somethin’ real)

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, feel the gain
(Climbin’, climbin’, climbin’)
Back in line
(Timin’, timin’, timin’)
Knowin’ we can
Redesign… (the line)

[Instrumental Break]
[Driving Bass, Organ Stabs, Guitar Solo — brighter, upward phrasing]
[Percussion Breakdown — rail clacks sampled rhythmically]

[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
Off track once
(Don’t mean forever)
Steel can bend
(But it holds together)
Human nature
(Can control the roll)
Mind the switch
(Reclaim the soul)

[Build: Snare March, Rising Synth Filter, Open Hi-Hats]

[Final Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, now explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Back on the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ we learn
From the fails… (prevails)

[Outro]
[Instrumental – Piano and Organ Sustain, Guitar Echo Lines]
Click-clack sound
(Safe and sound)
Turned it ‘round
(Track we found)
As we roll (heel to heel)
Know how it feels (it feels)
… for real.

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Pulsing Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
[Spoken word]
As a matter of fact
(Looks like we got off track)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Refrain]
This train
(Was rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Down the rails
(rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Then just like that
… ya know (it never fails)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Pulsing Sub Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
As a matter of fact
(Looks like we got off track)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Comin’ off the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Pulsing Sub Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
As a matter of fact
(We got off track)
Outta slack
(Watch us roll, roll, roll)
Human nature (takes its toll)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Comin’ off the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)

[Outro]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Came off the tracks
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)
As we roll (head over heels)
Know how it feels (it feels)
… “for reals”

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Low Engine Hum, Wind FX, Soft Organ Pad]
Easy now…
(Might wanna slow it down)
[Muted Guitar Arpeggio, Light Hi-Hat Tick]
There’s a warning sign
(About crossing the line)

[Instrumental Build – Bass Pulse, Rising Synth, Snare Roll]

[Verse 1]
Cruisin’ fast
(Like we’re built to last)
White lines flash
(Future in the past)
Hands on the wheel
(But the mind slipped away, ay, ay)
Missed the “for real”
(Unaware it’s today)

[Pre-Chorus]
Yellow sign
(Bend ahead)
Too much pride
(Full speed instead)

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(That truth’s now old)
Best consider the load
(Or lose control)
Feel the “mines” explode
(Hear the story unfold)
There’s a curve in the road—
Take it slow

[Instrumental Break – Guitar Lead, Organ Swell, Tight Drum Groove]

[Verse 2]
Foot to the floor
(Chasin’ one more mile)
Can’t see the shore (shore, sure)
Turned up the dial
(Through denial)
Dashboard glow
(Blinkin’ red)
What we know
(Left unsaid)

[Bridge]
Guardrail gleam
(In the night)
Flash of steel
(Flash of insight)
Skid and spark
(Choice to make)
Turn the wheel
(Or feel it break)

[Instrumental Extended Jam]
[Guitar Solo — melodic, then angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass]
[Drums Half-Time Breakdown → Full Surge]

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(And the truth’s been told)
Better lighten the load
(Or lose control)
Feel the weight we towed
(Finally unfold)
There’s a curve in the road—
Take it slow

[Breakdown – Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
Momentum lies
(It always does)
But gravity decides
(Just because)
Every bend
(Is a chance to choose)
Win the turn
(Or blow the fuse)

[Instrumental Build – Engine Rev Sync’d to Bass Pulse]

[Outro]
Ease the wheel
(Feel the ground)
Find the balance
(Safe and sound)
Round the bend
(Still intact)
Learn the lesson
(No impact)

[Soft Organ Fade, Distant Tire-on-Gravel Sound]
Slow it down…
(Turn it around)

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Pulsing Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
Look out!
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]

[Verse 1]
Driving along
(Minding my own business)
Whistlin’ a song
(When nevertheless…)

[Bridge]
Along came a mess
[Instrumental Intro: Pulsing Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
Look out!
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Do we have the nerve to swerve
(Look out! Wipe out!)

[Instrumental Extended Jam]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
Headin’ home
(Or so I thought)
Done with the roam
(When I almost bought…)

[Bridge]
In alarm:
The Farm
[Instrumental Intro: Pulsing Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
Look out!
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Do we have the nerve to swerve
(Look out! Wipe out!)

[Instrumental Extended Jam, Car Noises and Effects]

[Outro]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Going ’round the bend
(Will it be our end?)

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
See that sign…
(Glowin’ red)
Dead end line
(Ahead, ahead)
[Instrumental – Tight Groove]
[Muted Guitar Riff, Pulsing Bass, Snare Rim Clicks]

[Verse 1]
White lines blur
Tunnel sight
Foot on the spur
(Runnin’ from right)

Signal’s bleedin’
(Amber heat)
Ego’s leadin’
(Concrete street)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
When pride’s in play
(On a one way street)
Turn around
(Admit defeat)
Find new ground
(Get back on your feet)

[Instrumental – Guitar/Synth Call & Response]
[Drums Half-Time Break]
[Organ Swell Rising]

[Verse 2]
Mirror glance
Cracked and bent
Missed your chance
(Time well spent?)

Rubber’s burnin’
(Smell the heat)
Lesson’s turnin’
(Bitter sweet)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Chasin’ yesterday
(On a one way street)
Slow it down
(Feel the beat)
Lost ain’t found
(In blind retreat)

[Bridge]
See eyes flare!
(Stop and breathe)
Say a prayer?
(Or just believe)

[Low Drone → Gradual Major Key Shift]
[Snare March Builds → Cymbal Wash Release]

Reverse the spin
(Admit the flaw)
Let truth begin
(Rewrite the law)

[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Saxophone Solo – Reflective then Bright]
[Guitar Solo – Lyrical, Sustained Notes]
[Synth Pad Opens Wide]

[Final Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going your own way
(Off that one way street)
Choose your pace
(Not just speed)
Face to face
(With what you need)

[Outro]
Lost no more
(Admit the heat)
Open door
(New two-way street)
Turn the wheel
(Feel complete)
One way healed…
(Repeat… repeat…)

From the album “Wayward“

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going the wrong way
(On a one way street)
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]

[Verse 1]
Full throttle
Down the road
Very scrotal
(Dude unload)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going the wrong way
(On a one way street)

[Bridge]
[Low Drone, Distant Siren Synth, Heartbeat Percussion]
[Build: Bass Pulse, Tremolo Guitar, Organ Swell]
Brain’s beat
(Not OK)
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]
[Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
Steppin’ on the gas
Seeing just how fast
Reality passed
(Just can’t last)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going the wrong way
(On a one way street)

[Bridge]
Retreat!
[Low Drone, Distant Siren Synth, Heartbeat Percussion]
[Build: Bass Pulse, Tremolo Guitar, Organ Swell]
Brain’s beat
(Not OK)
No, no way
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]

[Outro]
Lost all sanity
(What a calamity)
Watch man concede…
(To speed)

From the album “Wayward“

[Intro]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Likely ejection
(By a supernova explosion)

[Bridge]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Amazing speed
(Yes, indeed)

[Bridge]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)
How close
(Yet… how far…)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Carry on (and on and on)
They’ll be peace
(When you’re undone)

[Outro]
Carry on wayward sun
(Until you’re done)
Runaway star
(How bizarre)
How close
(Yet… how far…)

ABOUT THE SONG
Runaway Stars: Some stars act in a “wayward” fashion by moving at extreme speeds—sometimes over 1 million miles per hour—through the galaxy, likely ejected from their original binary systems by a supernova explosion.

From the album “Wayward“

[Intro]
We left the path
(Of wrath)

[Verse 1]
Quiet the thunder
(Hush, hush now)
Listen and wonder
(How? How? How?)

Roots still remember
(Below, below)
Ash turns to ember
(Glow… slow…)

[Pre-Chorus]
Footsteps lighter
(Breathe it in)
Sky a little brighter
(Let’s begin)

[Bridge]
We left the path
(Of wrath)

[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We can feel it all)
Live to give or fail
(After all, avoid the fall)

Turn the tale
(Hear the call)
Hear the wail
(We can change it all)

[Verse 2]
Lent what was taken
(Grow, grow, grow)
Wake what was shaken
(Show, show, show)

Water the future
(Clear the air)
Mend every fracture
(Repair despair)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hands together
(Step aside)
Stormy weather
(Turn the tide)

[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We’re gonna feel it all)
Senses can prevail
(If we heed the call)

Break the spell
(Stand up tall)
It’s just as well
(We can change it all)

[Breakdown]
Come on, come on
(Choose the ground)
Come on, come on
(Untrodden ground)

[Outro]
Leave a trace
(Of grace)
Not the race
(But the place)

From the album “Wayward“

[Intro]
We’ve beaten the path
(Of wrath)

[Verse 1]
Trampled the flora
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Extinct the fauna
(Waa, waa, waa)

[Bridge]
We’ve beaten the path
(Of wrath)

[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We’re gonna beat it all)
Humans never fail
(To bring on their fall)

[Verse 2]
Stepping without looking
(Blah, blah, blah)
Our temperature’s cooking
(Waa, waa, waa)

[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Come on, come on
(Heed the call)

[Outro]
Just in case
(… leave no trace)

From the album “Wayward“

[Intro]
Turn to the East
(Turn to the West)
Turn to the one
(You love best)

[Verse 1]
Counting cost
(Not just gain)
Measure loss
(Not just rain)
Reason first
(Then decide)
Quench the thirst
(Not the pride)

[Chorus]
We went astray
(Drifted blind)
Lost the way
(Of heart and mind)
Chart it clear
(Set it right)
True north here
(In shared light)

[Bridge]
We’re here to remind
(We can choose)
Shift the design
(No more excuse)

[Verse 2]
Living small
(Thinking long)
Stand up tall
(Right the wrong)
Take what’s fair
(Leave the rest)
Learn to care
(That’s the test)

[Chorus]
We went astray
(Chasing more)
Turn today
(Open door)
Common ground
(Common sense)
Future found
(In consequence)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
End extraction
(Without repair)
Balance action
(With what we share)
Less illusion
(More resolve)
Real solution
(Evolve… evolve…)

[Chorus]
No more astray
(Eyes awake)
Choose the way
(For all our sake)
Root and wing
(Hand in hand)
Mindful living
(Understand)

[Outro]
Restart the chart
(From the start)
Science and heart
(Not pulled apart)
Clear and kind
(Aligned above)
Reasoned mind
(Guided by love)

From the album “Wayward“

[Verse 1]
Placing greed
(Over need)
To plead
(To succeed)

[Chorus]
Man’s mind’s
(Been led a stray)
I’m hear to say
(Time to find kind)

[Bridge]
We’re here to remind

[Verse 2]
Seeming to feed
(Upon greed)
On the make
(To take, take, take)

[Chorus]
[Bridge]
We’re here to remind
Mass consumption
(Is killing us all)
Make a false assumption
(And cause our fall)

[Chorus]
[Outro]
Let’s restart
(Man’s heart)
Gotta do our part
(To put love above)

From the album “Wayward“