Adam Ruchman
Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist
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Lyrics
K(No)w Them
Sound the alarm, hear the warning call
Be true to yourself, be proud, and stand tall
This current has flowed, for so many years
It steps on our hopes, plays into our fears
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Alarm bells are ringing, echo from the past
They've been there all along, we've been ignoring the blast
Let's all come together, admonish the hate
This world can be hopeful, let's alter our fate
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So much hate inflicting so much pain
Will the suffering just ever end?
If everyone would know Them, They would be Us
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Our fate is determined before we are born
We're already branded and victims of scorn
Nothing to do with, who we really are
Hatred directed- ignorance from afar
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Stories are passed down, how does it make sense?
Tales long ago, maybe not how they went
Others look different and we've never met
We have heard stories, opinions are set
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So much hate inflicted so much pain
Will the suffering just ever end?
If everyone would know Them, They would be Us
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Know Them
There is no Them
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Know Them
There is no Them
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Know Them
There is no Them
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Know Them
There is no Them
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So much hate inflicted so much pain
Will the suffering just ever end?
If everyone would know Them, They would be Us
They would be Us
Time To Fly
Won't you come away with me, and get away
To a place that's far from here, on Saturday
I've gotta get away
I just can't stay
I've gotta get away
whaddya say
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There's more to life than getting by
It's time to fly
Wipe that tear from your eye
It's time to fly
Let's fly a rocketship to space, like a billionaire
We'll fly in orbit 'round the earth, or anywhere
We've gotta go someplace but where
I don't know
Pack a bag for someplace new
it's time to go
There's more to life than getting by
It's time to fly
Wipe that tear from your eye
It's time to fly
Explore the bottom of the sea, in a submarine
In awe of everything we see, like we're in a dream
There the two of us
will be
floating together
we are free
There's more to life than getting by
It's time to fly
Wipe that tear from your eye
It's time to fly
It's time to fly
It's time to fly
It's time to fly
It's time to fly
I Can't Take It Anymore
He
Started chasing us years ago
We
Try to run, is it too late
He
is waiting we all know
Let's see
If we control our fate
I can't take it anymore
Life is mine and it is yours
I can't take it anymore
So let's go, I feel a roar
He
Is everywhere we go
We
Decide with what we know
We
Go out but watch our backs
I see
He's waiting to attack
I can't take it anymore
Life is mine and it is yours
I can't take it anymore
So let's go, I feel a roar
He
Keeps twisting into shapes
We
Keep running through the gates
I see
The hour’s getting late
We
Keep making our escape
I can't take it anymore
Life is mine and it is yours
I can't take it anymore
So let's go, I feel a roar
Said let's go, let out a roar
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I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore
Let's Live in this Moment
Hanging out in San Diego
Playing music with some friends
Let's remember how it used to be
When we were all so carefree
Let's live in the moment
Give into the moment
Let's live in this moment
We are Free
We’ve missed out, on so much
Separation, loss, and pain
Focused more on what’s important
For the rest of our lives
Let's live in the moment
Give into the moment
Let's live in this moment
We are Free
Living life back together
Everything old feels new again
Appreciate, the simple things
Let's look forward to the future, but for now
Let's live in the moment
Give into the moment
Let's live in this moment
We are Free
Now someone is different
Somewhere is different
Something is different
To me. To me
Let's live in the moment
Give into the moment
Now let's live in this moment
Cause we are Free
What's It Like To Be You
What's it like to be you
Don't know what I would do
Life's so different to me
I've been blind, I couldn't see
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I drive to work, in my car
It's still dark, I see a star
I'm at peace,
Not knowing
It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around
We go to dinner, at the bar
It doesn't matter, near or far
I'm safe
Not knowing
It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around
What's it like, to be you
I need now to have a view
It's not enough, just to see
I need to speak out to be free
It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around
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We Are Small
Need to get out of the routine
Goin places that we've never seen
Up and down the mountains we must go
Leave behind everything we know
Look how small we really are
With the sky stretched out so wide and far
Look how small we really are
When we look at space and all the stars
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On the road we could feel so free
I can't wait to find out who we'll be
Make the most of opportunities
Endless paths and possibilities
Look how small we really are
With the sky stretched out so wide and far
Look how small we really are
When we look at space and all the stars
Look how small we really are
With the sky stretched out so wide and far
Look how small we really are
When we look at space and all the stars
Need to get into the routine
Get to work, don't forget the dream
Let things go keep an even keel
We are small remember how to feel
Look how small we really are
With the sky stretched out so wide and far
Look how small we really are
When we look at space and all the stars
Don't Care
I don’t really care
What's your point of view
Can't we just find something to do
Kick back, forget the day
We should celebrate
You can laugh and forget the hate
I don't even care what you think you know
I don't care just let it go
I won't get sucked in
Don't let them take your fun
When will this ever be done
Chill out, that's the way
Be happy, can't you see
Don't forget that we are free
I don't even care what you think you know
I don't care just let it go
Problems will come and they will go
You can get through it fast or slow
People around us are the key
Remember, above all, we are free
I don't even care what you think you know
I don't care just let it go
I don't even care what you think you know
I don't care just let it go
Warmth
I'm floating on my back I feel the warmth of the sun
It radiates throughout me, I am one
My eyes open wide and I see you
A white sky above us no yellow or blue
Floating 93 million miles away
When we turn our backs it turns gray
We should turn to each other, towards the light
Share our warmth every day and every night
I'm standing on the beach I feel the warmth of the sand
It emanates throughout me up to my hand
My ears listen and I hear you
The night breeze surrounds us its nothing new
Floating 93 million miles away
When we turn our backs it turns gray
We should turn to each other, towards the light
Share our warmth every day and every night
Fire dances warmly when you're next to me
Other times its you that I still feel
Inner warmth is all we really ever need
It shines so brightly, it's there for everyone to see
I'm sitting on the floor I feel the warmth of the fire
It permeates throughout me now I feel higher
My hands reach out for you and you feel it too
Just a wall behind us no yellow or blue
Meant To Be
Watch the sun goes down
you're in a wedding gown
what will become of the rest of our lives
Waves rolling in and out
that's what its all about
we'll make it up with our collective vibes
Winds cause the leaves to swirl
no longer boy and girl
now we are more than just you and me
Snow makes it all look clean
as if we're in a dream
time spins quietly while we don't see
This is how our sweet life is meant to be
Make it what we want, don't follow, we are free
This is how our sweet life is meant to be
Live it the way we want, just let them see
Rain washes it away
We live another day
moving through life while we're standing still
Flowers bloom in the ground
our path that we have found
takes us to where it should, we know it will
Rivers swell and flow
onward we must go
savoring the moments of each twist and turn
Trees grow empty now
I don't remember how
lots to be proud of and still to learn
This is how our sweet life is meant to be
Make it what we want, don't follow, we are free
This is how our sweet life is meant to be
Live it the way we want, just let them see
Paralyzed
Come home from working, it was a long day
I change my clothes and i’m feeling ok
I pay the bills and I put them away
Talk to the family, but not much to say
We eat some dinner, but it’s over fast
Looked forward to it, but now it has passed
We all disperse and no one remains
By myself, conflicted/ ashamed
I want to hang out, be social and fun,
The kids have homework, it’s late when they’re done
I should sit with them and help them get wise
But I’m alone and I’m paralyzed
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I worked all week, I got nothing left now
The weekend saves me, but I don’t know how
Saturday errands, they had to get done
Sunday morning, it’s time for some fun
I should be hanging out with the guys
But I’m alone and I’m paralyzed
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
Sometimes I control it
other times I can’t see
Too bad it gets the better
of me, of me
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I'm Alive
I walked down the city streets and no one looked at me
My eyes looked to the sky afraid of what they'd see
All the people disappeared and only clouds remained
It was then I realized that I'd become unchained
Heart, I'm Alive
Mind, I'm Alive
I walk down the city streets and no one looks at me
My eyes look straight ahead knowing what they'll see
Lots of people looking up wondering what to do
It's only now I realize, It's not what it's who
Heart, I'm Alive
Mind, I'm Alive
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Let it out to let it in
That's all it takes, to begin
Everything we need, is within
Get ready, I'm ready, are you ready
Heart, I'm Alive
Mind, I'm Alive
I'm Alive