Banded

You say that
You want someone
Better than I

You’re gonna be sorry
You’re gonna regret it
You’re going to cry

Then you’ll miss me

I know I
Haven’t been
The best man
I told you I was sorry
You said that we could make it
You said that you’d understand

Then you kissed me

But now, you’re leaving for good
There is nothing left for us to say
And now, it’s understood
I can’t say anything to make you stay

You call me
And tell me
You like it out West
He’s got a two-story
You really do love it
California is the best

But you still miss me

And now, you’re gone for good
There is nothing left for us to say
And now, it’s understood
Where we are is where we’ll stay

# # # #
"California"
Words & Music © MMIV by Nguyen/Melville
Performed by Banded

California You say that You want someone Better than I You’re gonna be sorry You’re gonna regret it You’re going to cry Then you’ll miss me I know I Haven’t been The best man I told you I was sorry You said

1. Austin
2. Ambulance Drive
3. Blue-Eyed, Blond Hair Girl
4. Don't Be Afraid
5. Still Waiting
6. Let's Just Make It Through the Night
7. Solely Yours
8. Blow Your Mind
9. I think I'm Lost
10. If I Told You
11. Parts of My Life

All Original Songs

Austin A multi-ethnic and multi-talented band whose members hail from Vietnam, Lebanon, and America. Each member of Banded plays multiple instruments and writes unique music.

How I long
To be with you,
My dazzling rose

I always wished
To meet someone
Like you

So what am I
Waiting for
Could this be
What I’ve been looking for

Come with me
And I will give
You all my love
Come with me
When I whisper
The sweetest words
Let me feel you baby
Close to me
And this passionate love
Will set us free

You walk the streets
Followed by
The many smiles
Yet the winter time
Reveals that sadness
In your eyes

So tell me girl,
What are you waiting for
Am I not all
That you’ve been looking for

Come with me
And I will give
You all my love
Come with me
When I whisper
The sweetest words
Let me feel you baby
Close to me
And this passionate love
Will set us free

# # # #
“Come With Me”
Words & Music ©MMV by Eugene Achi
Performed by Banded

Come With Me How I long To be with you, My dazzling rose I always wished To meet someone Like you So what am I Waiting for Could this be What I’ve been looking for Come with me And I will give You all my lov

Ambulance Driver Banded · Song · 2007

https://soundcloud.com/banded/deep-ellum

Fiery loves were won
and exploited here

Shallow thoughts were thought
And made crystal clear

By voices, by choices
By throwing coins in the air

I see sky, I see street
I see why I've gone there

There's still light from our sun
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

(Verse 2)

Stifling heat was felt
And forgotten here

Windows opened wide
And doors never cleared

We sheltered, we sweltered
We shared our one last beer

I see dust, I see feet
I see why it's so dear

There still so much to come
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

(Break)

And it's shaken me
And taken me
To a place that has
Rewakened me

And I feel a friend
That can heal and mend
This old face that has
To break to grin

(Verse 3)

Throwaway dreams were dreamt
And desired here

Failure caused some pains
But never too severe

We dared it, we shared it
We gave each other hope

I see light, I see love
I see a heart that never broke

There's still a chord to strum
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

Yes, there's still so much to come
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

# # # #
"Deep Ellum"
Words, Music, & Performance © MMXIV by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum, by Banded

Deep Ellum Fiery loves were won and exploited here Shallow thoughts were thought And made crystal clear By voices, by choices By throwing coins in the air I see sky, I see street I see why I've gone there Th

https://soundcloud.com/banded/come-with-me

How I long
To be with you,
My dazzling rose

I always wished
To meet someone
Like you

So what am I
Waiting for
Could this be
What I’ve been looking for

Come with me
And I will give
You all my love
Come with me
When I whisper
The sweetest words
Let me feel you baby
Close to me
And this passionate love
Will set us free

You walk the streets
Followed by
The many smiles
Yet the winter time
Reveals that sadness
In your eyes

So tell me girl,
What are you waiting for
Am I not all
That you’ve been looking for

Come with me
And I will give
You all my love
Come with me
When I whisper
The sweetest words
Let me feel you baby
Close to me
And this passionate love
Will set us free

# # # #
“Come With Me”
Words & Music ©MMV by Eugene Achi
Performed by Banded

Come With Me How I long To be with you, My dazzling rose I always wished To meet someone Like you So what am I Waiting for Could this be What I’ve been looking for Come with me And I will give You all my lov

https://soundcloud.com/banded/in-the-north

In the North, Anna
You'll find a way
To live and breath
Another day
Knowing that tomorrow
Has no end

In the North, Anna
You'll find the time
To reach the mountain
And make the climb
Knowing there's no need
To descend

In the North, baby
We'll meet again

(Chorus)

In the North,
Hands will join
When spirits seal their fate

In the North,
Wounds will heal
And pain won’t complicate

I’ll stay here, Anna
And prepare my way
Up to you and our
never-ending day

(Verse 2)

In the North, Anna
You'll feel alive
When colors and sound arrive
Showing that the night
Is pretend

In the North, Anna
You'll reach your hands
Out to break the clutching bands
Knowing that freedom
Is a friend

In the North, baby
We'll meet again

(Repeat Chorus)

(Verse 3)

In the North, Anna
You'll find a home
Trusting you are
Not alone
Knowing that your fears
Will give in

In the North, Anna
You'll sense a peace
And something of a sweet release
Glowing like an angel
From within

In the North, baby
We'll meet again

(Repeat Chorus and End)

# # # #

"In the North (Anna)"
Words and Music
© MMXIII by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum
by Banded

In the North (Anna) In the North, Anna You'll find a way To live and breath Another day Knowing that tomorrow Has no end In the North, Anna You'll find the time To reach the mountain And make the climb Knowing there's n

This ivy-league atmosphere
Has gotten to my soul
I need to be where I can hear
Some blues and rock and roll

In a place where life ain't something
Just to get lost in
That's why I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

I came here for what I'd find
In books and lecture hall
But everyday I fall behind
And there's not much I recall

Except that bass and lead
Down on Sixth Street
I once heard so often
That's why I'm leaving Boston
And heading back home to Austin

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

And I may be crazy
For throwing it all away
It ain't my scene, it ain't my dream
And there's not much more to say

So call the boys and tell 'em to
Practice all their songs
We'll make some noise and
music, too
And rock out all night long

There's always better tomorrows
To wake up in
That's why I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin.

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

# # # #

“Austin”
Words and Music © MMVI by Nguyen/Melville
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

"Austin" by Banded. Album available to stream.

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She said, I’ll make you a deal
If you take me from here
I can fake all that’s real
And break your walls of fear

She said, I know who you are
Now go and get your car
And I can show you a star
That doesn’t glow in the dark

And the two of us
Can be anonymous
For a while…
And then she said with a smile,

(Chorus)

I’ll be your blue-eyed, blonde hair girl
Tonight
I’ll tear your world apart
And set it back just right…
We both have demons
We can’t seem to fight –
I’ll be your blue-eyed blonde hair girl
I’ll be your blue-eyed blonde hair girl tonight

(Verse 2)
She said, just call me Jill or Jane
You be Paul, Jimmy or James
After all, what’s in a name?
When we fall, we’re all the same

She said, I can see, you’re afraid
To be set free, or even saved
By one like me, with tricks to trade
For cost to be, in morning paid

But the two of us
Can be anonymous
For a while…
And then she said with a smile,

(Chorus)

(Break)

The danger of this choice
Are plain enough to see
This stranger and her voice
Are just so tempting to me

(Chorus)

"Blue-Eyed, Blonde Hair Girl"
Words and Music by
Nguyen/Melville/Achi
© 2006

Blue-Eyed, Blonde Hair Girl Banded · Song · 2007

Still a Chord to Strum
By Banded

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Solely Yours Banded · Song · 2007

It's been ten years since graduation
I'm waking up, feeling old
It's these old fears and bad temptations
They're catching up, getting bold

I've been fighting expectations
Of what I once hoped to be
When I had dreams and revelations
Of who I hoped would be me

Break:

The years seem to've been stolen
With each sunrise and each sunset
Opportunities were golden
Now I take what I can get

Chorus

Through the fog in lights
And the Friday nights
I remember what we once were
Through the words she wrote
On a faded note
Lies the sweet answer;
Lies the sweet answer.
------

She wrote, "come away with me
We'll live a life
of challenge
But of happiness

We must run away to see
I'll be your wife
We'll keep moving
Past all of this

I know deep down
You know you've found
The one for you
And pretty is such
a relative term
A pity that bridges
Have to burn

And your one way ticket
Can be made
Out for two.."

Through the fog in lights
And the Friday nights
I remember what we once were
Through the words she wrote
On a faded note
Lies the sweet answer;
Lies the sweet answer.

_______
"Sweet Answer"
Words, Music & Performance © MMX by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum

Sweet Answer Banded · Song · 2015

The streets of London ain't no place to be alone in
When your heart is running and your soul, it won't quit glowing

And I'm not the first
To desperately thirst
For a princess like you --
There've been kings and queens
And things in-between
Who got it wrong too...
Upon this avenue

(Bridge)
So, can you trust
A peasant's lust
When he says to you...

(Chorus)

Slip away from your castle
Away from the hassle
And meet me in the market square

I'll buy you a flower
You can take to your tower
To sweeten up the poisoned air

Oh, I know I don't own no gold-plated thrown
And there's no kingdom I'll ever inherit

But, I got a fire
To burn this empire
And with you, I'm willing to share it

---

(Verse 2)

The streets of London ain't no place to lose your faith in
With darkness coming and your mind, it won't quit racing

And I'm not the last
To make a futile pass
At a princess like you

They'll be dukes and knights
And flukes in bare light
Who'll get it wrong too
Upon this avenue

(Bridge)
So, can you trust
A peasant's lust
When he says to you...

(Repeat Chorus)

The streets of London ain't no place to lose your faith in...

-----
"Streets of London" © 2010
Words and Music by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum by Banded

Streets of London Banded · Song · 2015

I waited for you
To step into
These killing fields

To give us the green light
To tell us it’s all right
To kill and get killed

Nothing like a little divine intervention
To justify war
But I’m still waiting Lord,
Still waiting Lord

Waiting for your sun to shine
Waiting for some kind of sign
Waiting for the time
To end these crimes of mine
I’m still waiting, Lord

I listened for you
To speak right through
This madness that swells

To give us the game plan
To tell us so we can
Escape from these hells

Hoping that we’re doing your will
And peace comes through war
But I’m still waiting, Lord

Waiting for your sun to shine
Waiting for some kind of sign
Waiting for the time
To end these crimes of mine
I’m still waiting, Lord

Don’t leave me out here
Oh, please God appear
Before it’s too late

I’ll go down praying
I’ll go down saying
That I’m willing to wait

Drowning in blood that pours out my flesh
But that can’t touch my soul
And I’m waiting Lord
Still waiting, Lord

Waiting for your sun to shine
Waiting for some kind of sign
Waiting for the time
To end these crimes of mine
I’m still waiting, Lord

Words, Music, and Performance © MMVI by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Austin

Still Waiting Banded · Song · 2007

I would like to impress you
Blow your mind, blow your mind away
I would like to confess to
All my crimes, all my crimes today

And you're looking at me
As if I were guilty
Of a lie, of a lie

I'm ready to surrender
To make my final plea
These feelings that have entered
Have got the best of me

I would like to disarm you
I am yours, I am yours to do
I would like to turn on to
Something pure, something pure in you

So send me my verdict
Or have I already heard it
In your sigh, in your sigh

I'm ready to surrender
To make my final plea
These feelings that have entered
Have got the best of me

And I don't care
What I shouldn't do
I just want you to see
That I could be
Good for you

I would like to impress you
Blow your mind, blow your mind away

# # #

“Blow Your Mind”
Words & Music © MMIII
Performed by Banded
Available on the album, Austin

Blow Your Mind Banded · Song · 2007

This ivy-league atmosphere
Has gotten to my soul
I need to be where I can hear
Some blues and rock and roll

In a place where life ain't something
Just to get lost in
That's why I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

I came here for what I'd find
In books and lecture hall
But everyday I fall behind
And there's not much I recall

Except that bass and lead
Down on Sixth Street
I once heard so often
That's why I'm leaving Boston
And heading back home to Austin

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

And I may be crazy
For throwing it all away
It ain't my scene, it ain't my dream
And there's not much more to say

So call the boys and tell 'em to
Practice all their songs
We'll make some noise and
music, too
And rock out all night long

There's always better tomorrows
To wake up in
That's why I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin.

Where the girls and drinks
Go hand and hand
And you don't have to think
You just understand
That it's all worth
Whatever it's costing
I'm leaving Boston
Heading back home to Austin

# # # #

“Austin”
Words and Music © MMVI by Nguyen/Melville
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

Austin This ivy-league atmosphere Has gotten to my soul I need to be where I can hear Some blues and rock and roll In a place where life ain't something Just to get lost in That's why I'm leaving Boston Hea

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

I thought about giving you things
That a woman would want
Diamonds, gold, and silver to flaunt
But, I thought of something better...

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

I hope that this will do
And that it's enough
To prove and to show you my love
And it will last forever...

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

# # # #

"Parts of My Life"
Words & Music © MMIII by Nguyen/Melville
Performance by Banded
Available on the album, Austin

Parts of My Life by Banded Listen to Parts of My Life by Banded on Apple Music. 2007. Duration: 2:56

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

I thought about giving you things
That a woman would want
Diamonds, gold, and silver to flaunt
But, I thought of something better...

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

I hope that this will do
And that it's enough
To prove and to show you my love
And it will last forever...

I will give you parts of my life
And you can change them,
Rearrange them
Just as you like

And you can take them back to your home
And you can you make them your own
Or you can leave them alone

# # # #

"Parts of My Life"
Words & Music © MMIII by Nguyen/Melville
Performance by Banded
Available on the album, Austin

Parts of My Life Banded · Song · 2007

She’s got her ambulance driver
Who loves just to drive her
Around the town
Inbetween his rounds

And he’ll turn his siren on loudly
As she leans on so proudly
And thinks of how
Good it’s now

(Chorus)

And the thought of him
Laying hands on her
Leaves me nothing
But angrier
At this mind that gives
No answer
But, I want her, I want her

(Verse 2)

She’s got her life-living visions
Sees her kids not yet living
Has a name for each
And so much to teach

And he’s got his ready employment
You know his ready enjoyment
For all the things
She always brings

(Repeat chorus)

(Break)

I want her to see
That he’ll fall asleep at the wheel
Trying to keep still
As life goes speeding by

But,as for me
Though she knows how I feel
I won’t stick around here
Just to watch another good love die;
Another good love die, another good love die

(Verse 3)

She’s got her ambulance driver
And though I tried to revive her
She wouldn’t move
What did that prove?

And though he pretends to save her
In the end, he’ll betray her
When she sees
Where this road leads
(Repeat Chorus)

“Ambulance Driver”
Words, Music and Performance © MMVII
by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

Ambulance Driver by Banded Listen to Ambulance Driver by Banded on Apple Music. 2007. Duration: 4:09

She’s got her ambulance driver
Who loves just to drive her
Around the town
Inbetween his rounds

And he’ll turn his siren on loudly
As she leans on so proudly
And thinks of how
Good it’s now

(Chorus)

And the thought of him
Laying hands on her
Leaves me nothing
But angrier
At this mind that gives
No answer
But, I want her, I want her

(Verse 2)

She’s got her life-living visions
Sees her kids not yet living
Has a name for each
And so much to teach

And he’s got his ready employment
You know his ready enjoyment
For all the things
She always brings

(Repeat chorus)

(Break)

I want her to see
That he’ll fall asleep at the wheel
Trying to keep still
As life goes speeding by

But,as for me
Though she knows how I feel
I won’t stick around here
Just to watch another good love die;
Another good love die, another good love die

(Verse 3)

She’s got her ambulance driver
And though I tried to revive her
She wouldn’t move
What did that prove?

And though he pretends to save her
In the end, he’ll betray her
When she sees
Where this road leads
(Repeat Chorus)

“Ambulance Driver”
Words, Music and Performance © MMVII
by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

Ambulance Driver She’s got her ambulance driver Who loves just to drive her Around the town Inbetween his rounds And he’ll turn his siren on loudly As she leans on so proudly And thinks of how Good it’s now (Chorus)

She’s got her ambulance driver
Who loves just to drive her
Around the town
Inbetween his rounds

And he’ll turn his siren on loudly
As she leans on so proudly
And thinks of how
Good it’s now

(Chorus)

And the thought of him
Laying hands on her
Leaves me nothing
But angrier
At this mind that gives
No answer
But, I want her, I want her

(Verse 2)

She’s got her life-living visions
Sees her kids not yet living
Has a name for each
And so much to teach

And he’s got his ready employment
You know his ready enjoyment
For all the things
She always brings

(Repeat chorus)

(Break)

I want her to see
That he’ll fall asleep at the wheel
Trying to keep still
As life goes speeding by

But,as for me
Though she knows how I feel
I won’t stick around here
Just to watch another good love die;
Another good love die, another good love die

(Verse 3)

She’s got her ambulance driver
And though I tried to revive her
She wouldn’t move
What did that prove?

And though he pretends to save her
In the end, he’ll betray her
When she sees
Where this road leads
(Repeat Chorus)

“Ambulance Driver”
Words, Music and Performance © MMVII
by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

Ambulance Driver Banded · Song · 2007

You can't say that you're going away
Without giving me a chance to change my life for you
You can't say that you've had enough
Without giving me a little trust to follow through

You can't say that your heart's not in it
And that you should leave this very minute
Oh, give me a chance
To explain my circumstance

(Chorus)

You've got to give me some time
To think of a good line to tell you
You're starting to make me worry
I won't find a good story to sell you

From a thousand lines and a thousand words
I only need a few to be heard by you
But to make you change your mind,
You've got to give me some time

(Verse 2)

Look out that window
That we opened together
Back when the sun shined and a little rain didn't hurt

But where did that time go
Weren't we hoping forever
Would be enough time to make this game somehow work

But, now you want
To speed up the process
Now you want
To count up our losses
Now you want to leave...

(Repeat Chorus and End)
---------
"You Can't Say"
Words & Music © MMI by Nguyen/Melville
Performance by Banded

You Can't Say You can't say that you're going away Without giving me a chance to change my life for you You can't say that you've had enough Without giving me a little trust to follow through You can't say that yo

Deep Ellum Fiery loves were won and exploited here Shallow thoughts were thought And made crystal clear By voices, by choices By throwing coins in the air I see sky, I see street I see why I've gone there Th

Our Story Is Not Over Yet Banded · Song · 2015

She’s got her ambulance driver
Who loves just to drive her
Around the town
Inbetween his rounds

And he’ll turn his siren on loudly
As she leans on so proudly
And thinks of how
Good it’s now

(Chorus)

And the thought of him
Laying hands on her
Leaves me nothing
But angrier
At this mind that gives
No answer
But, I want her, I want her

(Verse 2)

She’s got her life-living visions
Sees her kids not yet living
Has a name for each
And so much to teach

And he’s got his ready employment
You know his ready enjoyment
For all the things
She always brings

(Repeat chorus)

(Break)

I want her to see
That he’ll fall asleep at the wheel
Trying to keep still
As life goes speeding by

But,as for me
Though she knows how I feel
I won’t stick around here
Just to watch another good love die;
Another good love die, another good love die

(Verse 3)

She’s got her ambulance driver
And though I tried to revive her
She wouldn’t move
What did that prove?

And though he pretends to save her
In the end, he’ll betray her
When she sees
Where this road leads
(Repeat Chorus)

“Ambulance Driver”
Words, Music and Performance © MMVII
by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Austin, by Banded

https://soundcloud.com/banded/ambulance-driver

Ambulance Driver She’s got her ambulance driver Who loves just to drive her Around the town Inbetween his rounds And he’ll turn his siren on loudly As she leans on so proudly And thinks of how Good it’s now (Chorus)

The streets of London ain't no place to be alone in.
When your heart is running and your soul won't quit glowing.

And I'm not the first
To desperately thirst
For a princess like you --
There've been kings and queens
And things in-between
Who got it wrong too...
Upon this avenue

So, can you trust
A peasant's lust
When he says to you...

(Chorus)

Slip away from your castle
Away from the hassle
And meet me in the market square.

I'll buy you a flower
You can take to your tower
To sweeten up the poisoned air

Oh, I know I don't own no gold-plated thrown
And there's no kingdom I'll ever inherit

But, I got a fire
To burn this empire
And with you, I'm willing to share it

(Verse 2)

The streets of London ain't no place to lose your faith in
With darkness coming and your mind won't quit racing.

And I'm not the last
To make a futile pass
At a princess like you

They'll be dukes and knights
And flukes in bare light
Who'll get in wrong too
Upon this avenue

So, can you trust
A peasant's lust
When he says to you...

(Repeat Chorus)

The streets of London ain't no place to lose your faith in...

"Streets of London"
Words, Music, & Performance © MMIX by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum, by Banded

Streets Of London The streets of London ain't no place to be alone in. When your heart is running and your soul won't quit glowing. And I'm not the first To desperately thirst For a princess like you -- There've been

And you're looking at me,
As if I were guilty
Of a lie, of a lie...

Blow Your Mind Banded · Song · 2007

"My Child"
Words & Music © MMV by Eugene Achi; Performed by Banded.

"My Child" by Banded Words & Music © MMV by Eugene Achi; Performed by Banded.

Fiery loves were won
and exploited here

Shallow thoughts were thought
And made crystal clear

By voices, by choices
By throwing coins in the air

I see sky, I see street
I see why I've gone there

There's still light from our sun
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

(Verse 2)

Stifling heat was felt
And forgotten here

Windows opened wide
And doors never cleared

We sheltered, we sweltered
We shared our one last beer

I see dust, I see feet
I see why it's so dear

There still so much to come
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

(Break)

And it's shaken me
And taken me
To a place that has
Rewakened me

And I feel a friend
That can heal and mend
This old face that has
To break to grin

(Verse 3)

Throwaway dreams were dreamt
And desired here

Failure caused some pains
But never too severe

We dared it, we shared it
We gave each other hope

I see light, I see love
I see a heart that never broke

There's still a chord to strum
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

Yes, there's still so much to come
I've gone back to Deep Ellum

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"Deep Ellum"
Words, Music, & Performance © MMXIV by Nguyen/Melville/Achi
Available on the album, Still a Chord to Strum, by Banded

https://soundcloud.com/banded/deep-ellum?in=banded/sets/parts-of-our-lives

Deep Ellum Fiery loves were won and exploited here Shallow thoughts were thought And made crystal clear By voices, by choices By throwing coins in the air I see sky, I see street I see why I've gone there Th