1. |
Python Problems
02:47
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[Chorus]
We’ve got python problems
Our own invasive snakes
If you’re looking for Burmese, we’ve got ‘em
Causin’ chaos and raising the stakes
They’re choking out the furries and swallowing birds
A bobcat lost it’s mom
I haven’t seen a opossum
The rabbits and the foxes are gone
[Verse 1]
And you might say what’s the harm
I’ve seen raccoons before
Maybe this snake could be
Much more exciting
But if you choose to think that way
We might lose even more
Than we can see or know
And that is frightening
[Bridge]
Oh no, oh no, oh no
Python go away
Python go away
[Verse 2]
They trained a beagle named Python Pete
To find the snakes but found
He couldn’t compete with the rate
They’re multiplying
Cute baby snakes can be tempting as pets
But 12 feet later it doesn’t sound
As practical to keep them in the same place
You are living
[Chorus]
We’ve got python problems
Our own invasive snakes
If you’re looking for Burmese, we’ve got ‘em
Causin’ chaos and raising the stakes
They’re choking out the furries and swallowing birds
A bobcat lost it’s mom
I haven’t seen a opossum
The rabbits and the foxes are gone
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2. |
Bluer than Blue
03:14
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[Chorus]
You are bluer than blue
You are bluer than blue
You are bluer than blue
No matter how long I stop and stare
I can’t take my eyes from you
[Verse 1]
You’re so blue and you’re so damn pretty
Do you know what you do
To everyone you meet that starts acting so silly
Because they’re so in love with you
I would travel half the world
To see you just one time
You’re always on my mind
[Chorus]
You are bluer than blue
You are bluer than blue
You are bluer than blue
No matter how long I stop and stare
I can’t take my eyes from you
[Verse 2]
You’re so blue and you’re so damn pretty
Do you know what you do
To everyone you meet that starts acting so silly
Because they’re so in love with you
You might not even notice me
Or forget me if you do
But I remember you
Whoa oh ah oh
I remember you
[Bridge]
I know that you are much more than the blue
That people see when they adore you
I want to be the kind of company
That leaves you better when I go
And I don't wanna leave until I know that
[Chorus]
You are more that just blue
You are bluer than blue
You are bluer than blue
No matter how long I stop and stare
I can’t take my eyes from you
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3. |
Tutokanula
04:06
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[Chorus]
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
[Verse 1]
Two baby bears
Splashin’ in the cool Merced
Finally tucker out
Lay down their weary heads
Mama bear’s not around
Papa left long ago
There on the bank of the cool Merced
A great rock started to grow
When mama bear returned
Her two cubs couldn’t be found
A tower of granite rose in to the sky
And left her on the ground
[Chorus]
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
[Verse 2]
The animals gathered around
And peered up into the sky
A friendly helping fox took it upon herself
To volunteer and give it a try
But while the fox, coyote, or mountain lion
Would never make it to the top
A tiny inchworm called Tutoka
Started to slowly give it all he’s got
Everyone laughed at Tutoka
His little legs—they moved so slow
But as he steadily climbed further into the sky
The distance from their laughs did grow
And he chanted
[Chorus]
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
[Verse 3]
It took a little time
But when the two bear cubs could see
Tutoka make his journey all the way to the top
They knew they’d make it down safely
Everybody sing
[Chorus]
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok, Tu-Tok-A-Nu’-La
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4. |
Edge of Survival
04:39
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[Chorus]
We’re on the edge of survival
Reckless short sight
Is threatening
Our source of life and revival
Could be gone if we just carry on
[Verse 1]
As I look to the sea
And the sun shines on me
As I breathe in the air
It seems calm everywhere
But the truth I don’t see
Without looking closely
Is the harm everywhere
And the fear we don’t care
[Chorus]
We’re on the edge of survival
Reckless short sight
Is threatening
Our source of life and revival
Could be gone if we just carry on
[Verse 2]
From the boat I can see
Dolphins swim playfully
Birds and fish living free
Happy lives near Miami
We must keep conserving
All these things I have seen
Or they will disappear
And only exist in my memory
[Chorus]
We’re on the edge of survival
Reckless short sight
Is threatening
Our source of life and revival
Could be gone if we just carry on
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5. |
Petrified
03:26
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[Verse 1]
You petrified my heart
Or was it was broken from the start
You buried it in dirt
It turned so hard it cannot hurt
Covered by silt and sand
I’m no longer a man
You petrified my heart
It’s gone
[Pre-Chorus]
Shimmer in the moonlight
No one visits in the cool night
Lonely heart out in the grassland
Turned to precious stone
[Chorus]
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
It’s gone
[Bridge]
Heart like a stone
Buried alone
Petrified for future fun
But visited by no one
It glistens in the sun
But the sun goes down
And the night is cold
[Verse 2]
You petrified my heart
Or was it was broken from the start
You buried it in dirt
It turned so hard it cannot hurt
Covered by silt and sand
I’m no longer a man
You petrified my heart
It’s gone
[Pre-Chorus]
Shimmer in the moonlight
No one visits in the cool night
Lonely heart out in the grassland
Turned to precious stone
[Chorus]
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohhh-Ohh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh-Ohh
It’s gone
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6. |
The Tortoise
04:26
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[Chorus]
Live like the tortoise
Carry your own home
Live past forever
Never feel alone
[Verse 1]
Drink lots of water
Get it anytime you can
Avoid dehydration
Always have a water plan
[Chorus]
Live like the tortoise
Carry your own home
Live past forever
Never feel alone
[Verse 2]
You must pace yourself wisely
Move steady but slow
You might not see the progress
But it’s the best way to grow
[Bridge 1]
When the sun goes down
And the sky turns orange and purple
And blue and pink and green
I know even though it’s cold
It’ll come back and shine for me
[Verse 3]
The next day it rises
With a glorious glow
I knew it would come
It didn’t promise but I know
[Verse 4]
It’ll be there every morning
Sure as it sets every night
So I lay my head down
And I close my eyes tight
[Bridge 2]
Try to have some pleasant dreams
That I know you deserve
And tomorrow you’ll use
The energy you conserve
[Verse 5]
Don’t waste your night with worry
Get some shut eye instead
You must protect precious sleep time
Or you’ll feel like your dead
[Chorus]
Live like the tortoise
Carry your own home
Live past forever
Never feel alone
[Verse 6]
Water, sleep and shelter
Kindness towards yourself and others can
Enrich a life that’s lived slowly
With this tortoise living plan
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7. |
Ice Bat
02:45
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[Chorus]
Ice bat
Please make a comeback
You’ve gotta fight back
Please don’t die
I’d like to think that
You’re gonna swing back
Fully recover and return
To the sky
[Verse 1]
Flying in the night
Is the right time for you to fly your way
But you’ve been flying in the day
You’ve been acting strange
I know this Winter’s been insane but I don’t like
To see you going on this way
I see a sadness in your eyes today
I wish I could force that pain away
[Chorus]
Ice bat
Please make a comeback
You’ve gotta fight back
Please don’t die
I’d like to think that
You’re gonna swing back
Fully recover and return
To the sky
[Verse 2]
Big brown bat, tri-colored bat, hoary bat, Indiana bat
Little brown bat, red bat, northern long-eared bat
We need you
[Bridge]
You prey on the insects
And they need to die
[Chorus]
Ice bat
Please make a comeback
You’ve gotta fight back
Please don’t die
I’d like to think that
You’re gonna swing back
Fully recover and return
To the sky
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8. |
Oh Bear
03:35
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[Intro]
Oh bear, please don’t eat me
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna scare no bear
I’m just going on a hike today
I didn’t see you hiding over there
Just passin’ through and I’ll be on my way
[Verse 1]
I’m not here to steal your huckleberries
Even though they make amazing pies
Okay, I might stop and nibble on some maybe
But it seems to me you’ve got a large supply
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna scare no bear
I’m just going on a hike today
I didn’t see you hiding over there
Just passin’ through and I’ll be on my way
[Verse 2]
This could be a very tricky situation
No one wants it to get violent, that’s for sure
Secretly I kinda hoped we’d have a meeting
But, now we’re face-to-face I don’t want it anymore
I’m not here to cause you any kind of problems
I just need a change of scenery
This is your home
I’ll be on my way
[Bridge]
Oh, hi
I didn’t see you standing there
I’m just passing through
Don’t mind me
You’ve got nice hair, grizzly bear
Big claws on your paws
Is it my imagination
Or are you licking your jaws?
Be cool, grizzly bear
I’m just passing through
I read all the warnings
Don’t remember what to do
Should I run?
Don’t run
Do I hide?
Stay alive
Is this fun?
I don’t know
Is it over?
Can I go?
Is this a dream come true?
Or do I get attacked by you?
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna scare no bear
I’m just going on a hike today
I didn’t see you hiding over there
Just passin’ through and I’ll be on my way
[Verse 3]
I think we could be a perfect combination
Even though it’s an impossible dream
We’re unalike in almost every situation
You cannot have a human/grizzly team
I’m not here to cause you any kind of problems
I just need a change of scenery
This is your home
I’ll be on my way
[Chorus x2]
I don’t wanna scare no bear
I’m just going on a hike today
I didn’t see you hiding over there
Just passin’ through and I’ll be on my way
I don’t wanna scare no bear
I’m just going on a hike today
I didn’t see you hiding over there
Just passin’ through and I’ll be on my way
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9. |
Valley of Death
03:59
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[Verse 1]
As I walk through the valley of death
I think about my life
All the times I’ve let the worst take hold of me
All the struggle and all the strife
And the times that I could see
Disappointment in the eyes of my love
But why does the dark take hold
When I slow down and I can breathe
Why must I trouble my weary mind with these
Carefully chosen sins
That only now I can clearly see
Even though there’s a lot that’s not cruel inside of me
[Chorus]
Oh dawn, rise on
I’ll keep walking
‘Til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone
[Verse 2]
A little lizard paused and looked at me
We both stood silent, still and free
Of the troubles, the trials, and worries of the day
The lizard didn’t say a word
But I listened to hear her say
Chin up, enjoy this special desert day
[Chorus]
Oh dawn, rise on
I’ll keep walking
‘Til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone
[Verse 3]
So I’m walking in the valley of life
Thinking of how I will say
I love you and should have never went away
Love please come back to me
Forgive my sins today
In the past and the future let the good times lead the way
[Chorus]
Oh dawn, rise on
I’ll keep walking
‘Til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone
[Outro]
‘Til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone, ’til I’m gone
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10. |
Life in the Dark
04:21
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[Intro]
Life in the dark
Life in the dark
[Verse 1]
What’s next? What now?
Can we get out of this somehow?
I’m scared, it’s so dark
Full of fear and desire and a wounded heart
Oh no, please don’t
Keep on repeating—it’s depleting my hope
That we can be
Returned to a place of decency
[Chorus]
Life in the dark
Life in the dark
Life in the dark
My Heart is hurting
Life in the dark
My Heart is hurting
[Verse 2]
I peer curiously
Into the abyss in front of me
I inch ahead cautiously
Wondering what might threaten me
My eyes yearn to see
Marvelous things I can’t believe
I’m here, this could be
A most awful, tragic, or incredible thing
[Chorus]
Life in the dark
Life in the dark
Life in the dark
My Heart is hurting
Life in the dark
My Heart is hurting
[Bridge]
Fear and desire
Can repress or inspire
Fear and desire
Can repress or inspire
Fear and desire
Can repress or inspire
[Verse 3]
What do you want to do?
Are we ready to prove
Our fear will not remove
Our collective choice to use
This moment to explore
Life in the dark
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Kendall Bruns Cincinnati, Ohio
Synth-pop folk-rock inspired by National Parks and the business of living.
Kendall Bruns has previously performed with I Invented it!, And How, Koala Fires, Royal Holland, Wonky Tonk, and Deja Vuey.
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