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Carleton (2004)
Tracks (click the song title for lyrics and MP3 download):
(1) I Used To Think I Loved You (3:33)
(2) It Just Wasn't Love (3:23)
(3) No Picture (3:58)
(4) Hey Hey (3:28)
(5) Far From Home (3:50)
Produced by Joao Carvalho and Carleton.
Mixed and mastered by Joao Carvalho.
All instruments and vocals by Carleton.
Bed tracks recorded in Carleton's Basement studio, Ottawa.
Overdub recording, mixing and mastering in Joao Carvalho's Mastering Facility, Toronto.
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(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
We had the evening of a lifetime
Then lying there you spooning with me, we talked 'til sunrise
I'd known you for just one day
I didn't think I'd be blown away
But I whispered some words I needed to say
Chorus:
I've never, ever, ever felt in love like this
I sip a taste of heaven every time we kiss
Cause you and I together make a perfect fit
You are everything I've dared to dream I think you're fabulous
I stand beside you nervously, doctors and nurses run
Then into the world comes our first baby, he's perfect like his mom
You take it all in stride
As if you didn't just create life
I'm the luckiest guy to call you my wife
Chorus
Looking 40, 50 years down the road
I know we'll still be holding each other tight
And I'll love you even more knowing we've shared our entire lives
Chorus
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Far From Home
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(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
When I came to a decision I was trembling inside
I couldn't even look you in the eye
After careful contemplation I new I had to try
To chase the dream that fuels my whole life
You said "you'll never make it if you leave"
Well who are you to say I won't succeed
Chorus:
On the Greyhound bus I'll drive myself the hell away from here
And I bet you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
On the Greyhound bus I'll get myself the hell away from you
And I bet you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Far From Home
I still don't understand you, I didn't see the signs
It shocked me that your words were so unkind
I cry now that I realize its over
But I've got something greater to strive for
Chorus
I know someday I'll wonder if my choices were so smart
To leave you and give up everything we had
For now determination over-rides my heart
I've dreamed of this, I need it so bad
Chorus
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Far From Perfect
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(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
You said everything was perfect just you had so much work to do
I gave you the space you needed, you thanked me for being cool
Then I come home to find you with him all your clothes thrown in a pile
Two bodies locked together, you're moaning as you smile
For the longest time I overlooked the signs
For the longest time your promises were lies
Chorus:
But I figured out that everything was far from perfect
It took me way too long but now I finally get it
I can't believe I was so stupid
Just shut your mouth I cannot stand your lame excuses
Please pack your stuff and get the hell out of my apartment
How does it feel to be let down?
You know, yesterday I loved you
Yesterday I loved you, not now
I'm so glad I finally met your new boss, so what project were you working on?
That didn't seem job related, you were having way too much fun
For the longest time I held my doubt inside
For the longest time it turns out I was right
Chorus
Everybody else knew somehow
I guess love kept my head in the clouds
Chorus
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The First Time (Fantastic) [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
The first time someone introduced me to you I guess I thought you were pretty cool
The first time we hung out and chatted awhile I liked your cynical attitude
The first time you made me laugh I knew we had something
The first time you held my hand I just kept shivering
And
Chorus:
The first time I kissed you my God it was fantastic
Just sublime, pure magic, so fantastic
The first time you supported my crazy dreams was the day I knew that I loved you
The first time you told me you loved me you made my life's single greatest wish come true
The first time I made you cry was the day I proposed
The first time we made love was simply wonderful
Like
Chorus
The first time for anything, with you is always great
I hope for many more first times, I can hardly wait
Like
Chorus
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Hey Hey [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
I used to be so cynical, self-justified as logical
I always found my cup was half empty
Your words were philosophical, endorsing the spiritual
You psycho-analyzed and found a void
You said grasp, sing your pain
Throw it out, unashamed
Chorus:
You sang, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
You sang, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
With honesty that terrifies, you're the prophet that I idolize
You bother me so much I have to cry
You are love, you are hate, brand my soul, trash my brain
Chorus:
You sing, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
You sing, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
Sing me life, sing me death, drain my heart, understand
Chorus:
Lets sing, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
Lets sing, "ou, ah, hey, hey!"
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I Used To Think I Loved You [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
You rarely like the way I'm dressed these days and you tell me to cut my hair
Don't think I'm going get a full time job and I'm no Joe Millionaire
Lets not discuss how many future kids 'cause we're nowhere near that stage
We shouldn't go shopping for wedding rings, you're scaring me away
Chorus:
I used to think I loved you
I used to be so sure
I know its what I told you
I'm sorry its not like that anymore
You're ex sounds like he was just a super guy, at least when compared to me
The one thing I seem to have in common with him is knowing when to leave
Chorus
I'm sure you'll find a brand new simply smashing man, wealthy and perfectly bred
But can any human male fulfill your master plan? How long before he says
Chorus
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It Just Wasn't Love [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
Its hard to believe it that you're gone
Its hard to believe it that I kicked you out today
I'm sorry you're angry
I'm sorry you had to smack me
I thought you could see
Chorus:
It wasn't you, it wasn't me, it wasn't one thing in particular
Although it was great and everything
Although I still think you're spectacular
It just wasn't love
I hear a knock, I'm insane to let you right back in
Three seconds later we're naked, rolling on the floor in the kitchen
Its ferocious, rapturous, totally intense, God knows I loved it
Still I can't help but feel
Chorus
It wasn't my dream come true
It just wasn't all I pictured
No matter how I deny the truth
No matter how much I may want to
Chorus
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No Picture [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell & Andrew Ross)
Took our picture off the wall - can't focus on it anymore
Took the snapshot of our happiness 'cause it's all I can repossess
You said I had faded, cut and spliced it all apart
You zoomed into the future - a little bright but mostly dark
Chorus:
Just don't look into my eyes
I won't look into your eyes
So we won't regret all our lives
There's no picture
Through your sheer transparency I see shades of how you feel
Flashes of sadness and dismay have been imprinted on your face
You said you couldn't show me how to capture the spark
But if you need to see it, I've stored the picture in my heart
Chorus
When the picture's lost
The negative is gone
Won't you wish we took one last final shot
Chorus
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No Regrets [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
You could have said you were married at the start of this escapade
Before emotions were involved
The last four days I've been to heaven and back again
I've done a million things I won't say in a song
I know I should hate you, get far away from you
But I'm smitten by you and I kiss you with
Chorus:
No regrets
No regrets
No regrets
You are the best
I wake up, you're dressed already
I guess I knew this was coming
You're going home, its in your eyes
So call me your therapeutic love
Don't say thanks or apologize
Return to your new life
I hope I've resolved you and helped to repair you
You know I forgive you and I leave you with
Chorus
I'll miss you, I'll haunt you in dreams, I will always love you and remember you with
Chorus
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The Things I Never Said [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell)
Would you believe I had the ring in my pocket at the moment that you told me we we're through?
It's true
Chorus:
It's true and now that you're not here, everything's so clear
But all that's left are tears and horrible regret
The things I never said
Would you believe I booked a week down in Cozumel to propose at the little place we stayed last June?
It's true
How I was wrong to wait so long, now you've moved on
Chorus
I was wrong to wait so long, now you've moved on
Chorus
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You Not Her [Download MP3 (424KB)]
(words and music by Carleton Bovell & David Pura)
I can't believe she was there yesterday
As soon as I saw her I wanted to leave, and it's clear now I should have
When she found out that you were with me
She had to get in the way flirting shamelessly, and I know it made you really mad
It's true I used to love her but there's nothing left between us, nothing left between us
If her intent makes you wonder, please trust me when I say don't worry cause
Chorus:
My whole life I've never been completely sure of anything before
So if you sense that I'm in love you're right with you not her
I can't believe she confronted you
I don't know what she thought she was trying to do I guess she just can't stand to lose
She left me for another and that's way in the past now, way back in the past now
Maybe it kind of bothers her that since I met you I've never been so happy and
Chorus
You're my addiction, my reason, my passion
You are the only one I want to imagine being with
Chorus
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