This is a song about leaving. When you walk away from a relationship, sometimes you tell it straight to your partner’s face; sometimes you just leave a note on the dresser. I think the lyrics speak for themselves.

Once you’ve decided enough is enough, and it’s time to go, just go. You might find yourself wondering why you didn’t leave earlier. Yes, you’re still hurting, but you’ve decided not to give any more – not even your tears – and that could be the best decision.

I Won’t Give You My Tears
© Music and Lyrics by Marcel Lee Pereira, 20 July 2010

Verse 1
Another battle last night, and I wake up alone
Sunlight streams into the room, but the bed’s cold as stone
I knew at some point, we would hit a wall
Now that day has come, I’m feeling nothing at all

Chorus
By the time you get this note I’ll be gone
No point in looking for me, I’ve turned off my phone
This house was never a home
I gave you the best years of my life, you know
No, I won’t give you my tears, not any more

Verse 2
Honestly, I should have done this long ago
But I held my tongue, went on with the show
Your words were as worthless as water on the floor
I’ve waited for change, but I’m waiting no more

Chorus
By the time you get this note I’ll be gone
No point in looking for me, I’ve turned off my phone
This house was never a home
I gave you the best years of my life, you know
No, I won’t give you my tears, not any more

Bridge
Don’t know where I’m going, don’t know who to blame
I needed you to make me whole, guess I waited in vain

Verse 3
Life flashes by as fast as the trees on the road
A load is taken off my heart, the further I go
But the scars of a thousand cuts will always remain
I’m not giving you the chance to hurt me again

Chorus
By the time you get this note I’ll be gone
No point in looking for me, I’ve turned off my phone
This house was never a home
I gave you the best years of my life, you know
No, I won’t give you my tears, not any more

This is a boy-meets-girl, boy-likes-girl, boy-asks-girl-out song. I was on the train one day, watching young couples on their way to town, and I thought to myself: “Ah.. young love.” This song tries to capture that exuberance. If the lyrics seem simplistic to you, it’s intentional 😉

Can I Take You Out Tonight
© Music and Lyrics by Marcel Lee Pereira, 13 July 2010

I’ve got your face stuck in my mind, and I’m sure
You’re the girl I’ve been trying to find, the cure
For a heart so insecure

It’s Friday and I need to get outside
Run wild like a spoilt, rich only child
So will you come for a ride

I’m not begging, I’m asking polite

Chorus
Can I take you out
Can I take you out
Tonight

I haven’t got a plan we’ll just play by ear
I know a place where the food’s so good you’ll tear
All your cares will disappear

We could paint the city any colour you like
Wear something that matches your hazel eyes
Oh, that would be so nice

Put on that dress I really like

Chorus
Can I take you out
Can I take you out
Tonight

It’s a first date, and I can’t wait
It’s just one night so what do you say?
Say yes, say yes, say yes

Chorus
Can I take you out
Can I take you out
Tonight

Have you ever had an ex who hurt you so much that you have already planned in your head what you would say to him/her on that fateful day in the future when your paths should ever cross again?

You imagine how good it would feel to make that person realize how wonderful your life is without him/her, how he/she seems to regret leaving you – and how you don’t care about them at all.

They say that living well is the best revenge. How sweet it must taste.

The Meeting
© Music and Lyrics by Marcel Lee Pereira, 2 July 2010

Take back your smile, you don’t mean it
I’m not its captive, and I won’t let you
Captivate me today, no

You see, it’s a different me you’re seeing
In fact it’s because of you, but who’s complaining
And how are you, by the way?

Chorus
As you can see, I’ve never been better
That’s more than
Settled the score and
I’ve moved on, moved on
I’ve moved on, moved on

So you still look at my Facebook page
I’m not surprised, I’ve got tons of pictures
And yes, I’m in great shape too

You’re telling me that you miss me
You just need someone to walk all over, don’t you
I know you too well by now

Chorus
As you can see, I’ve never been better
That’s more than
Settled the score and
I’ve moved on, moved on
I’ve moved on, moved on

Take back all your wishes, they are not mine
And all our history too
Our paths they never were aligned
But this meeting’s long overdue
Now I’ve got a life to go back to

Chorus
As you can see, I’ve never been better
That’s more than
Settled the score and
I’ve moved on, moved on
I’ve moved on, moved on
I’ve moved on, moved on
I’ve moved on, moved on

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P.S. In answer to the inevitable question: “Who’s this song about, huh?”, my disclaimer is: No one in particular! This is just me putting myself in that situation, imagining how it would feel, and writing a song about it. Simple as that 😉