Steve Grand - All-American Boy Album Lyrics

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Say You Love Me

"Close the door," he says
"This'll only be a minute"
But sometimes minutes can get
Caught in suspension
"I finally figured it out
And you're that someone
Who knows a little more
Than something about me."
He says, "I met this girl out in Palm Springs
Man, she's the best! You'd be so happy for me!"
And it hits me hard
Seeing this blue-eyed dream sprouting wings
And flying away from me
Flying away from me, yeah

[Chorus:]
What if I say you love me?
Could I make it true?
We could build us something
That would mean something to you
Cause when I close my eyes
I'm in this world where you don't have a girl
And I'm right by your side
Say you love me
It don't mean that I'll ever have you
Oh, no

So we're driving home
I look out at the rain on the roads out my
Passenger window
It's been one of those nights
It all feels so alive
Man, you bet, I'm going to hate saying goodbye
He pulls up on my driveway
Says, "See you on Friday"
If he only knew what I'd do to be
The rain on his coat
Those keys that he holds
Or the one he has waiting back home

[Chorus]

I'm not going to lie
A stubborn part of me keeps the hope alive
That someday I'll be yours and you'll be mine
And I know you'll never understand
So to keep from losing my best friend
I hold it all inside

Say you love me
We could build us something

[Chorus]

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Red, White And Blue

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh... oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Carve you out a hollow bed of quiet
Let me knead your heart back to healthy blindness
Where it used to be
Baby, it was you and me

Be my shield, I will be your soldier
Waging war for love
It's an art just staying sober
While piece by piece
This swollen heart just swallows me

Maybe we just give it some time?
Oh, oh you gotta let me give it a try
And now my friends keep telling me to get help
I hardly recognize myself

I'm all red, white and blue
My heart's a mess, I'm busted up for you
You twist the knife so deep
The pleasure and the pain cuts me 'til I bleed

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh... oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh

And have no doubt, I never meant to hurt you
Babe, it's over now
You know I didn't mean to undermine our trust
Leave us in a cloud of dust

Maybe we just give it some time?
Oh, oh you gotta let me give it a try
And, yeah, I know I really need to get help
Cause, babe, I can't control myself

I'm all red, white and blue
My heart's a mess, I'm busted up for you
You twist the knife so deep
The pleasure and the pain cuts me 'til I bleed

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh... oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Tell me that you want it
I already got it
Tell me that you want it
Mmm mmm mmm

Tell me that you want it
I already got it
Tell me that you, that you, that you

I'm all red, white and blue
My heart's a mess, I'm busted up for you
You twist the knife so deep
The pleasure and the pain cuts me 'til I bleed

I said red, white and blue
My heart's a mess, I'm busted up for you
You twist the knife so deep
The pleasure and the pain cuts me 'til I bleed

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh... oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh [x4]

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We Are The Night

We are the night
We are the yellow moon in the sky
We are the ambler glow
Of a firelight
In a lover's eyes

We are the dark
We are a hundred billion stars
We are the heavy hearts on the subway cars
We are the night

We are the night
They're gonna say we just ain't right
But we are the night
We are the night

And we just wanna be free
Is there anything more lovely?
We got our whole lives to love
And tonight we're as young as we'll ever be
So don't you never look back
Today could be our last
And we'll just live as we are
Unmoved by the darkness we face
Cause we are the night
They're gonna say we just ain't right
But we are the night
We are the night

We are the brave
We are the ones they couldn't shake
Ain't part of that machine
So unshamefully, we ignite

We are the light
And we're just tryin' to get it right
We won't stop pressin' on
Through the firestorms
We will rise

We are the night
They're gonna say we just ain't right
But we are the night
We are the night

And we just wanna be free
Is there anything more lovely?
We got our whole lives to love
And tonight we're as young as we'll ever be
So don't you never look back
Today could be our last
And we'll just live as we are
Unmoved by the darkness we face
Cause we are the night
They're gonna say we just ain't right
But we are the night
We are the night

[Spoken:]
So for every boy and every girl
No matter who you love
And for all my trans brothers and sisters
Of every race, in every place around this globe
It's our time
We will rise

And we just wanna be free
Is there anything more lovely?
We got our whole lives to love
And tonight we're as young as we'll ever be
So don't you never look back
Today could be our last
And we'll just live as we are
Unmoved by the darkness we face
Cause we are the night
They're gonna say we just ain't right
But we are the night
We are the night

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All-American Boy

Ripped Jeans, only drinks whiskey
I find him by the fire while his girl was getting friskey, ohh
I say we go this road tonight

He smiles, his arms around her
But his eyes are holdin me, just a captive to his wonder, ohh
I say we go this road tonight

Now I know that that's your girl, I mean no disrespect
The way that shirt hugs you chest boy, I just won't forget
I'll be sittin her, drinking my whiskey
I won't say goodnight unless I think ya might miss me, ohh

Be my All-American boy tonight
Where everyday's the 4th of July
And its alright, alright
And we can keep this up till the morning light
And you can hold me deep in your eyes
And its alright, alright
Be my, be my
My All-American boy

Ripped jeans, tight shirt
He lights a cigarette you know I'm glad that she can't stand it, ohh
I drink the moonlight from his eyes

Now hold there, just a moment
I want to take this in now we don't need no photo of it, no
We should go this road tonight

Now I know that that's your girl, and I don't give a damn
She's been cusin and cryin, she don't know what she has
So I'll be, sittin here, tryin hold down my whiskey,
You tell your girl good night cause somebody'd like to kiss me, ohh

Be my All-American boy tonight
Where everyday's the 4th of July
And its alright, alright
And we can keep this up till the morning light
And you can hold me deep in your eyes
And its alright, alright
Be my, be my
My All-American boy

Of all the girls and boys to look my way
Ain't no body ever hit me this way
So won't you come back with me
And lay with me a while

I'm gonna wrestle you out of them clothes,
Leave that beautiful body exposed,
And you can have my heart and my soul and my body...
Just be mine

Be my All-American boy tonight
Baby you light my fire
Its gonna be alright, alright!

Be my All-American boy tonight
Where everyday's the 4th of July
And its alright, alright
And we can keep this up till the morning light
And you can hold me deep in your eyes
And its alright, alright
Be my, be my...
Just, be my, be my...
My All-American boy

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Soakin' Wet

So you got your big job
And moved out to the city
Always said you wanted out of here
But now you're back here at my door
With your eyes fixed on the floor
I think somebody could use a beer
Here at the lake where this all began
And like it or not, you're going in

I got you out on the water, soaking wet
Got that white t-shirt clinging to your chest
Yeah, the sun's going down, but it ain't gone yet
We can dry off a little later on
'Cus we're having a little too much fun
Being soaking wet, eh, eh
Being soaking wet, eh, oh

Remember that time we stole your sister's bike
And you rode it off the edge of the pier?
Yeah, those were the days
Before you went away
But I'm glad you found your way back here
To this lake where it all began
So like it or not we're going in!

I got you out on the water, soaking wet
Got that white t-shirt clinging to your chest
Yeah, the sun's going down, but it ain't gone yet
We can dry off a little later on
Yeah, I got you out on the water, soaking wet
You had to know when I told you to hold your breath
Acting all mad, I know you better than that
We can dry off a little later on
'Cus we're having a little too much fun
Being soaking wet, eh, eh
Got you soaking wet, eh, oh
You're soaking wet, eh, eh
Got you soaking wet, eh, oh

I hope you're happy
Honestly, I do
But I'd be lying if I said
"I don't miss you"

I got you out on the water
Got that white t-shirt
Yeah, the sun's going down
But it ain't gone yet
We can dry off a little later on
Yeah, I got you out on the water, soaking wet
You had to know when I told you to hold your breath
Acting all mad, I know you better than that
We can dry off a little later on
'Cus we're having a little too much fun
Being soaking wet, eh, eh
Got you soaking wet, eh, oh
Got you soaking wet, eh, eh
I got you soaking wet, eh, oh

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Lovin' Again

I know I probably shouldn't say this out loud
But I miss you
Two weeks apart left me out in the dark
But I miss you too
So I against my better judgement
I followed him up those stairs to his third floor apartment

Drunk eyes make me think of the first time they looked at me that way
Then he says this doesn't change a thing
Now he's holding me like it's the end
It makes me wonder was this all pretend
This might keep me, this just might keep me from loving again, no

I gotta pick myself up off the floor
And no I won't be coming back for more
You won't keep me, you won't keep me
From loving, loving again
Oh-woah oh, oh, oh, oh

I'm too drunk to sleep feeling tired, and weak and unfocused, oh
I want him out of my mind he stole enough of my time
Left me feel broken, oh

So against my better judgement
I found a photo of us with us in the sun
With your big arms around me holding me tightly
But now you say I don't love you that way

And now he's holding me like it's the end
It makes me wonder was this all pretend
This might keep me, this just might keep me from loving again, no

I gotta pick myself up off the floor
And no I won't be coming back for more
You won't keep me, you won't keep me
From loving, loving again
Oh-woah oh, oh, oh, oh

And just so you know
That when I go, there ain't no turning back, no-oh
I kinda hope this is stings a little
you burned me once, alright
But burned me twice and boy you better watch your behind
Cause this is gonna sting a little
This is gonna sting a little-oh

Now he's holding me like the end
Makes me wonder was this all pretend
This just me keep me, just might keep me from loving again, no

I gotta pick myself up off the floor
And no I won't be coming back for more
You won't keep me, you won't keep me
From loving, oh, from loving, loving again
Oh-woah, oh, oh, oh, oh

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Whiskey Crime

W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!

Whiskey, whiskey make things right
Imma feeling kinda low tonight
Together we can take this guy
Don't matter that he's twice our size

Whiskey, whiskey make me brave
Oh the things that you get me to say
They tell me I'm just not okay
But we're just having fun
The way you keep me coming undone

I don't want beer, I won't drink wine
That fruity Appletini, that's a whiskey crime
Liquor that's clear? Not over here!
That sour gin and tonic only makes you cry
Vodka or tequila? N-not for me'ah!
Now you know what I want, so you know what I need-ah
Gi-give me that feeling, gi-give me that feeling, ohhhhhh...

W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!

Whiskey, whiskey out so late
Imma, feeling like I shouldn't stay
People they just love to hate
And we're just having fun!

Whiskey, whiskey make me strong
Yeah! Keep me going all night long
Help me sing this Springsteen song
Even when we're outta key, it's perfect harmony

I don't want beer, I won't drink wine
That fruity Appletini, that's a whiskey crime
Liquor that's clear? Not over here!
That sour gin and tonic only makes you cry
Vodka or tequila? N-not for me'ah!
Now you know what I want, so you know what I need-ah
Gi-give me that feeling, gi-give me that feeling, ohhhhhh...

W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!

Whiskey, whiskey I know I'm young
But I'm really thinking you're the one
Always ready to give me some of that
Dark rich love, yeah, I'm thinking you're the one

I don't want beer, I won't drink wine
That fruity Appletini, that's a whiskey crime
Liquor that's clear? Not over here!
That sour gin and tonic only makes you cry
Vodka or tequila? N-not for me'ah!
Now you know what I want, so you know what I need-ah
Gi-give me that feeling, gi-give me that feeling, ohhhhhh...

W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!
W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!
W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!
W-w-w-w-whiskey crime!

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Stay

[VERSE 1]
Summer wind blows in again
Sometimes I wonder where we lost it
My good intentions—your favorite weapons
And still I've yet to learn my lesson
Who-oah

[VERSE 2]
No, I don't need much of anything
Just a shady tree and a couple pulls of whiskey
To write my songs of love and life and loss
And just a few bout you
So if you'll hear me out

[CHORUS 1]
Stay with me, we don't never have to leave
You my southern king, we live it for the daydreams
So don't you laugh—Notre Dame he had his chance
And he's a good, good man
But there's some things he just don't understand
So when my old man's out of town but a couple days
I think that you should stay
Oh, won't you stay
Hmmmm

[VERSE 3]
So come on down, I'll show you how
Us midwest boys like to party
So grab a beer...And get over here
Summer's drawin near
Don't waste another year...hey, hey, hey!

[CHORUS 2]
Stay with me, we don't never have to leave
You my southern king, we live it for the daydreams
So don't get mad—what's past is in the past
And we can make this last
if you just give me that chance
So when my old man's out of town but a couple days
I think that you should...

[TAG]
Stay with me
all summer
Stay with me
under the covers
Stay with me
Be my lover

[BRIDGE]
Walkin through that old gate
It's quite a site to see
That handsome face in this desert place
Getting away from me
That's juxtaposition
But right now it's indecision
Do I go back out
and chase you down?
Or will you be the one that got away?
No, no, no

[CHORUS 3]
Stay with me, we don't never have to leave
You my southern king, we live it for the daydreams
So don't get mad—what's past is in the past
And we can make this last
if you just give me that chance
So when my old man's out of town but a couple days
I think that you should...

[TAG x2]
Stay with me
all summer
Stay with me
under the covers
Stay with me
Be my lover

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Next To Me

I've been known to break a few hearts
And ain't that the truth
Wild hearts growing restless
Wild heart's on the loose

I ain't drunk, you're just uptight
I ain't dumb, I'm just your fool
I ain't well, but it's alright
I hope you want me to
Move on in closer to you you you

Oooh oh oo-ooh
You're dancin next to me
Oooh oh oo-ooh
You move that body like
Oooh oh oo-ooh
It's takin over me now
Keep dancing (ahhhh)
Keep dancin next to me

We get up to your apartment
Keep the lights down low
Your skin in that dim light
The way your body glows

I ain't drunk, you're just uptight
I ain't dumb, I'm just your fool
I ain't well, but it's alright
I hope you want me to
Move on in closer to you you you

Oooh oh oo-ooh
You're dancin next to me
Oooh oh oo-ooh
You move that body like
Oooh oh oo-ooh
It's takin over me now
Keep dancing (ahhhh)
Keep dancin next to me

Now baby don't be scared
I want to take you... take you... there
I will take you there
(ohhhh ohhhh ohhh)
I will take you there, I will take you there
Darlin don't be scared, I will take you there
I will take you there, darlin don't be scared
I will take you, take you, take you, take you there

Oh Baby, come in close
I want you out of those clothes
And down on your knees like you're dyin to praise the good Lord for makin' you so damn beautiful

Oooh oh oo-ooh
You're dancin next to me
Oooh oh oo-ooh
You move that body like
Oooh oh oo-ooh
It's takin over me now
Keep dancing (ahhhh)
Keep dancin next to me

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Time

Twenty-two, I was made for you
Steel eyes and blinders too
We were right on track
To burn out fast
Winter moved along
Sun rays through a morning fog
No space or time
Just you and I
Tangled in sheets, while your body heat's
Keepin' me warm

And you were keepin' me warm through those nights
Where I left my life to the cold outside
You left your light on
Oh you let me shine on

[Chorus:]
When time was on our side
You and I suspended in that warm streetlight
And if you ever figure out this life
Keep tellin' me those sweet, sweet lies
Cause I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know

You had me meet your friends
I never loved you more than when
We watched that game
Back at Andy's place
Pretending to give a damn
About coaches and quarterbacks
With your head in my lap
Now who could blame me for that?
Steel eyes stealin' my heart
Right from the start

And you were keepin' me warm through those nights
Where I left my life to the cold outside
You left your light on
Oh you let me shine on

[Chorus x2]

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Better Off

I said Baby
You can't save me
I won't change
I guess we're better off this way
I guess we're better off
Better off this way...yeah

Softly, as evening falls into the stars
I reach your hand before the Earth goes dark
If we had everything under this twilight
I swear we'd make it to Mars
But you left no refuge here now for the dark nights
And the miles and miles of bars
Don't blame yourself
You didn't kill this thing alone

I said Baby
You can't save me
I won't change
You know we're better off this way
I said Baby
You can't save me, no
I won't change
I guess we're better off this way
I guess we're better off
Better off, better off...better this way

Show me, that side of me I'm scared to know
I need your truths before I let you go
Now that look in your eyes still leaves me blinded
Is this the death of my youth?
We're always searching for, hoping, and dying for
But do we really want the truth?
Do you see that side of me I used to?

I said Baby
You can't save me
I won't change
You know we're better off this way
I said Baby
You can't save me, no
I won't change
I guess we're better off this way
I guess we're better off
Better off, better off...better this way

Under a shooting star, I wish away my heart
May you live outside the shadow of this day
Cause baby the love we shared
It's outta this stratosphere
And I hope you come to know the same
Better off, better off...better this way

I said Baby
You can't save me
I won't change
You know we're better off this way
I said Baby
You can't save me, no
I won't change
I guess we're better off this way
I guess we're better off
Better off, better off...better this way

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Run

I'm the 101, I'm 18 from
This brand new man I will become
I am born again, right out this skin
I only live to start again
So I run

24, I'm not so sure
What this life should mean to me anymore
I mean no disrespect, I just don't give a shit
No one knows the cards a man's workin with
So I run
I start to run

I start to run, I'm still young
Not looking back from where I come
You get this life, just one time
You do yours and I'll do mine
So I run
So I run

I've loved and lost, I've turned and tossed
I've shuddered at the pain I've caused
I crossed that line, no good at lies
I looked the devil in the eyes
So I run
I start to run

I start to run, I'm still young
Not looking back from where I come
You get this life, just one time
You do yours and I'll do mine
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)

So pack your bags, we leave tonight
We won't go down, without a fight
So pack your bags, we leave tonight
We won't go down, without a fight

I start to run, I'm still young
Not looking back from where I come
You get this life, just one time
You do yours and I'll do mine
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)

I start to run, I'm still young
Not looking back from where I come
You get this life, just one time
You do yours and I'll do mine
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)
(So pack your bags, we leave tonight)
So I run
(Run run, run na, na na na)
(We wonít go down without a fight)...

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Back To California

Do you remember California? 20-oh-6?
You told me we could change this world
I had no doubt about it
I was always kind of awkward
You never seemed to mind
Just two kids in high school
What could we know about life?

You were my tiny dancer
Golden hair and yellow eyes
I was your disaster
Always brushing you aside, I didn't see it right then
But in the years that have gone by
I found I'll never know a better friend
Than this one I left behind...ohhhh

So you're getting married
I hope he's nothing like our daddies
When we were young
And love was something so f*cked-up
It's sure had its toll on me

So it's back to California in my mind
Petty arguments on bus rides in muted sunlight
We belong to California, young and free and wild
Where our dreams grew big as your yellow eyes
As they looked into mine...

Do you remember summer nights? Out in the parking lot?
Checkin out those seniors? Man those drum-line boys were hot
And we danced under the street lamps, high off that summer heat
"Just two more years! Just two more years!� and we'd be outta here...ohh

Now we're getting older
The world's grown dark and colder
You're in law school.
I'm a bar back in the neighborhood.

So it's back to California in my mind
Petty arguments on bus rides in muted sunlight
We belong to California, young and free and wild
Where our dreams grew big as your yellow eyes
As they looked into mine...
As they looked into mine...

Ooooohhh oooh ohhh
Ooooohhh oooh ohhh