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White Sands
02:57
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Instrumental
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Scissors & Clay
05:13
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Scissors & Clay (2014)
Kevin McWha Steele (ASCAP)
Well you know that you are my friend
And you know that I’ll see you again
And when times feel so heavy all day
If it’s me, let the pain fade away
I loved you in your plum colored dress
And your skin was like silk, I confess
Happiness is like scissors & clay
Cut me up and I’ll roll away
Chorus:
But when I miss you I feel no shame
‘Cause thoughts of you hit me like a summer flame
The bees all harboured envy with their stings
As butterflies nearby lent me their wings
When you know I’m a poor lonesome guy
But I sure did five it a try
Money like a flower in May
First it’s there, then it’s gone the next day
So to you I have one request
When you’re holding my heart to your chest
Don’t you cry, while the birds all pray
‘Cause the road is my only way
Chorus:
And if you miss me don’t feel to blame
The orchids are in bloom along the desert plain
The moon it keeps me safe and warm at night
And stars are like your eyes that guide my flight
Well you know that you are my friend
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Buffalo Hat Trick
01:13
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Instrumental
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Gold Bug
04:52
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Gold Bug (2014)
Kevin McWha Steele (ASCAP)
Scratchin’ at the wall the moment I called
Did you feel that sin sinkin’ on in?
And is it right or wrong, this feeling so strong.
I can’t believe that your skin is such a bad thing
I can’t believe that your skin is such a bad.
Chorus:
Pistols aimin’ high
And donkey punchin’ thighs
She’s on monkey tight
A goldbug satellite
Sometimes I feel like a seagull and sometimes a vulture
Do I have to choose or is it just culture?
And is it right or wrong when the night is calling?
Will you come with me in flight and in falling?
Will you come with me in flight and in?
Chorus:
Pistols aimin’ high
And donkey punchin’ thighs
She’s on monkey tight
A goldbug satellite
When you’re next to me in the morning reeling
Don’t walk out the door with that feeling
Whether I had you or you had me
Just release that fear and just be free
Just release that fear and just be
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World at Heart
05:06
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World at Heart (2014)
Kevin McWha Steele (ASCAP)
With you, just us two
The whole world at heart
They try to bring us down
And tear us apart
Some laugh while others cry
And share the same pain
When I am gone from here
I offer you this rain
Chorus:
“Cause when you’re alone, you’re not alone
The water shows the way
When you’re alone, you’re not alone
Though angels died today
I know that there’s a game that you feel you’ve got to play
But I know that you are strong and life has no delay
So with your love keep to your love
The sky holds on tight to the clouds in the air
A jealous lover fights and thunder does appear
When this is not our fate, while others stay confused
Just walk right by their hate and stay yourself amused
Chorus:
“Cause when you’re alone, you’re not alone
The tradewinds change at night
When you’re alone, you’re not alone
Prepare your dreams of light
I know that there’s a game that you feel you’ve got to play
But I know that you are strong and life has no delay
So with your love keep to your love
With you, just us two, the whole world at heart
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Pyramedia
01:14
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Instrumental
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Just a Tool
06:46
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Just a Tool (2014)
Kevin McWha Steele (ASCAP)
Walkin’ down to Sugartown and Spoonbill
Thought I nearly lost my mind again
The sidewalk opened up and tossed a blue man
Up into the air stuck on the wind
Blew down the road, this is the whistle he sold
(whistle)
Chorus
Twenty dollars for your bliss, forty dollars for a kiss
Some bliss and a kiss is not the same
For you poor people playin’ my game
Now happiness is not a jewel
And though you may think it’s very cool
To spend your money like a fool
I’m telling you you’re just a tool
He wagged his finger in the air on Bedford
And pulled his head right up out of his hair
As all the people stopped to stare on Bedford
Ten more heads replaced what there was there
Spitting up gold, this is the whistle he sold
(whistle)
Chorus
A hundred dollars for your bliss, a thousand dollars for a kiss
Some bliss and a kiss is not the same
For you poor people playin’ my game
Now happiness is not a jewel
I told you once you stupid fool
Though you like to play it cool
I’m telling you you’re just a tool
Oh, he blew up a mile high and grabbed a cloud
Turned himself into a big black cat
New York City heard him laughing loud
Raining diamonds from his top hat
As the road turned cold, this is the whistle he sold
(whistle)
Chorus
Million dollars for your bliss, one billion dollars for a kiss
Some bliss and a kiss is not the same
For you poor people playin’ my game
Now, happiness is not a jewel
I told you twice this simple rule
Now I’m turning you into goon!
“Poof” Ahhhhhh!
I’m telling you you’re just a tool
Did I tell ya? Just a tool
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Kevin McWha Steele New York, New York
Alternative Art Rock, Blues, and Folk originals in French and English
"Kevin is a
brilliantly versatile modern singer/songwriter who can rock furiously as well as deliver languid french chansons in a smooth as silk crooner's voice. There is always something arresting going on in his extremely well-crafted and catchy songs."
- Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley, Gods and Monsters)
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