1. |
Hello
01:13
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Hello.
It’s nice to meet you.
I have
Something to tell you.
When your mind is light.
And your heart is full.
When the world feels new
And beautiful.
I’ll sing you a happy song,
And let you know.
The sun will rise,
Wherever you go.
The sun will rise,
Wherever you go.
The sun will rise,
Wherever you go.
Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
Hello!
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2. |
Good Morning, Beautiful
03:52
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[Verse 1]
Cuddled up together, melted in a puppy puddle.
Your head on my shoulder; what could be better
Than to feel your snuggle?
Our warmth intertwines. Hearts and our minds
Connect on all the planes.
Our legs interlace. We’re face to face.
This is my happy place.
[Pre-Chorus 1]
As the sun begins to rise, our eyes blink open.
And I have just three words for you.
[Chorus]
Good morning, beautiful. x 8
Another day to explore.
Oh! The magic we will find.
Another day; I don’t need more.
So let me say this one more time:
Good morning, beautiful. x 4
[Verse 2]
Your smile begins to shine at the words you’ve heard.
Your shimmering eyes soar to the sky
And reign back down to this earth.
You look towards me, and all I can see
Is pure divinity.
You lift up your hand, and it softly lands
Onto my left cheek.
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And as you brush away my hair, I close my eyes,
And hear you say three words to me.
[Chorus]
Good morning, beautiful. x 8
Another day to explore.
Oh! The magic we will find.
Another day; I don’t need more.
So let me say this one more time:
Good morning, beautiful. x 4
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3. |
Time to Shine
04:34
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[Verse 1]
I…I’ve been waiting.
You…you’ve been trying.
To find the butterflies.
To feel just right.
To live...live this life
So true.
[Refrain]
Thank God I found myself the
Day that I met you.
[Verse 2]
We…we’ve been hopeful.
A change is gonna come.
They’ll see our love.
They’ll be happy for our love.
The more we sing,
The more they know us,
[Refrain]
It’s been a long time coming,
But a change is gonna come.
[Bridge]
How many times…times…times…must we walk this road?
We hear blue birds fly somewhere over the rainbow.
This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine. Shine. Shine. It’s time.
[Break]
This is our time. This is our time to shine. x16
[Verse 3]
And I…I’m not waiting.
When you…you are shining.
I found my little light.
This feels just right.
With you, blue birds fly in truth.
[Refrain]
Thank god I found myself,
I found myself,
I found myself
The day I met you.
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4. |
Life Lines
02:59
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[Verse 1]
When the tides turn.
And the sky falls,
And the trees burn.
And the dark calls,
Where will you be?
[Verse 2]
When the light fades,
And the seas rise,
And the moon breaks
From the cold night,
Come be with me.
Come be with me.
[Chorus]
And I will be with you.
Crossing the life lines.
Past all the darkness,
You’ll be the sunshine.
And I’ll be the moonlight,
Seeking your glow.
I will be with you.
Oh, I will be with you.
[Verse 3]
When the eyes close.
From the bright light.
When the face glows,
And the soul flies.
Let me fly with you.
Let me fly with you.
[Verse 4]
When the breath slows,
And the heart too.
My love still flows;
It flows for you.
Let me be with you.
Let me be with you.
[Chorus]
Let me be with you.
Crossing the life lines.
Past all the darkness,
You’ll be the sunshine.
And I’ll be the moonlight,
Seeking your glow.
I will be with you.
Oh, I will be with you.
[Outro]
Crossing the life lines.
Crossing the life lines.
Crossing the life lines
With you.
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5. |
Strays
03:08
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[Chorus]
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just finding my way!”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just starting my day!”
[Bridge]
But where do all the stray souls go?
When everybody else seems to know
Of a place they call their home—
Or so they say.
What do all the hurt hearts hold
When writing all the words left untold.
Living for the new revolt
Made up of strays?
[Verse 1]
Strap your boots on;
We’re going for a march now.
Bring your roses,
But be careful of the thorns.
[Chorus]
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just finding my way!”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just starting my day!”
[Verse 2]
Let the sun rise.
We’re going to need the sunshine.
We are here now.
And we’re ready to be seen.
[Chorus]
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you lost now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just finding my way!”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
They wonder, “Darling, are you done now?”
Well, I say “No, no, no, no, no!
I’m just starting my day!”
[Bridge]
But where do all the stray souls go?
When everybody else seems to know
Of a place they call their home—
Or so they say.
What do all the hurt hearts hold
When writing all the words left untold.
Living for the new revolt
Made up of strays?
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6. |
Take a Minute
03:49
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[Verse 1]
The stars are ready.
The sky turns heavy
Shades of blue.
The light’s beginning.
The trees are singing,
Just for you.
[Bridge]
And in the night time,
Things don’t ever take their time.
Things don’t ever take their time.
So will you take your time?
[Chorus]
Or will you run?
Leaving everything behind.
Running back to better times.
Longing for the other side.
Where will you go?
Back into what used to be?
Jumping in the unknown sea?
Take a minute; stop and breathe.
[Verse 2]
The words are ringing.
The eyes, they glisten.
Feel the fear.
The heart: unsteady.
The mind has many
Thoughts to hear.
[Bridge]
For in the night time,
Things don’t ever take their time.
Things don’t ever take their time.
So will you take your time?
[Chorus]
Or will you run?
Leaving everything behind.
Running back to better times.
Longing for the other side.
Where will you go?
Back into what used to be?
Jumping in the unknown sea?
Take a minute; stop and breathe.
[Bridge]
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute with me?
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute with me?
[Chorus]
Or will you run?
Leaving everything behind.
Running back to better times.
Longing for the other side.
Where will you go?
Back into what used to be?
Jumping in the unknown sea?
Take a minute; stop and breathe.
[Outro]
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute?
Will you take a minute with me?
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7. |
Magic
03:51
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[Verse 1]
Welcome to this land,
Oh, come on, and take my hand.
I’ll show you crystal seas.
And a heavenly breeze.
See the magic.
The magic.
[Verse 2]
You came here to heal?
Oh, that’s a story I know well.
Look at all the others,
See, they run from their own hell.
Feel the magic.
So tragic.
[Chorus]
Are you ready?
Because you can’t hide
If you run, and run, and run
Towards the light.
There are many
Who lose their sight.
Because they ran and ran and ran
Too close to the light.
[Verse 3]
From the heartache to the trauma,
There is loss and there is pain.
If you only seek the pleasure,
There’s no healing you will gain.
There’s the magic.
Dark magic.
[Verse 4]
I can see you running far away
From your own mind.
Just because you are searching
Doesn’t mean that you will find
The magic.
So tragic.
[Chorus]
Are you ready?
Because you can’t hide
If you run, and run, and run
Towards the light.
There are many
Who lose their sight.
Because they ran and ran and ran
Too close to the light.
[Bridge]
They’re left blind.
And deafened by the sounds,
As they sink into the ground,
Yet hope they’re taking flight.
[Chorus]
Are you ready?
Because you can’t hide
If you run, and run, and run
Towards the light.
There are many
Who lose their sight.
Because they ran and ran and ran
Too close to the light.
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8. |
Heavy Heart
02:57
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[Verse 1]
Taken away from time to think.
A heavy heart is meant to sink.
What does it take to make me sing?
Who ties the knot? Who cuts the string?
[Verse 2]
Underneath the tallest trees
Isn’t where we hoped to be.
Stuck in shadows, forced to hide.
A heavy heart can’t see the light.
[Chorus]
Is timing right? Afraid to fight.
Under the weight of yesterday.
And in this seed is destiny.
Will destiny survive the night?
[Verse 3]
Washed away to fairy land.
Where’s the space for us to stand?
Pixie dust falls from the sky.
Well a heavy heart can’t fly tonight.
[Chorus]
Is timing right? Afraid to fight.
Under the weight of yesterday.
And in this seed is destiny.
Will destiny survive the night?
[Bridge]
For every morning comes the kiss
Of today’s fortune: is it bliss?
Or is it mourning? Tell me this.
Will we be mourning? Tell me this. x 2
[Verse 4]
Will destiny survive the day?
And face the fears that come our way.
Will we learn the lessons they bring?
For your beautiful heart is meant to sing.
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9. |
Decay
04:23
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[Verse 1]
I want to give you up.
I want to let you go.
I want you to know.
I am giving up.
[Verse 2]
I want to walk away.
But leaving is too tough.
I’m not strong enough.
So please walk away from me.
[Chorus]
They say time…time heals every ache.
But it was time that let my heart decay.
I can’t wait…wait another day.
I can’t stay—but I, too, can’t walk away.
[Verse 3]
I want to see your face,
And feel no more,
Or even just ignore
My heart’s racing pace.
[Verse 4]
I want to hear your voice
And feel no more.
I want to lock the door;
This was not my choice.
Like it isn’t yours.
[Chorus]
They say time…time heals every ache.
But it was time that let my heart decay.
I won’t wait… wait for you to say
That you don’t love me…love me in that way.
I need to walk away.
[Bridge]
Run away.
Because I can’t stay; I can’t stay. I can’t stay.
Run away; I’ll run away,
But to my dismay, my heart won’t sway, though it decays.
It wants to stay.
[Chorus]
They say time…time heals every ache.
But it was time that let my heart decay.
I can’t wait…wait another day.
I can’t stay, but I too can't walk away.
[Outro]
I want to give you up.
I want to let you go.
I want you to know.
I am giving up.
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Kai Mata Bali, Indonesia
Kai Mata is an Indonesian LGBTQ+ Musician known for elaborating on the minority experience. Their past artistic projects
have integrated original songwriting to bring awareness towards queer rights and minority visibility in Indonesia.
With lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, her music journeys through genres, and has been streamed 4+ millions times.
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