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Peace of Mind

by Melissa Oakvik

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Peace of Mind 04:43
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VERSE ONE: I thought I had life figure out Two years ago I thought I was in love She was beautiful Pressures all around me She was too much for me So I broke her heart and wrote this song VERSE TWO: I thought I had life figured out Two years ago I thought he was the one I gave it my all Why did he give up on me? Did he even love me? Left with a broken heart And wrote this song CHORUS: I just need peace of mind (peace of mind) Peace of mind (oh peace of mind) Peace of mind That your bring VERSE THREE: Will I ever face the facts? Learn to be a man I need to get out of my skin To love beyond myself Why do I do this thing I don’t want to do? Why do I hurt those I love the most? VERSE FOUR: Will I ever heal inside? With all the pain I feel I need to stop looking back To love myself again How could this happen to me, what did I do? Will I ever love again?, I don’t even wanna try CHORUS: I just need peace of mind (peace of mind) Peace of mind (oh peace of mind) Peace of mind That your bring Ohh yeaa yeaa Peace of mind (peace of mind) Peace of mind (oh peace of mind) Peace of mind That you bring OUTRO: I thought I had life figure out Two years ago I thought I was in love It was beautiful
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Quarter for My Time 04:47
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VERSE ONE: We climb, we climb, gotta get to, get to Oh, American dream Work hard, work hard, gotta get paid, get paid Oh, American dream He sat, he sat, on my mind, my mind No, I had no time So lost, so cold, he had no home, no home No, to call his own So he asked me if he could pay, a quarter for my time VERSE TWO: You beg, you beg, you’re going nowhere, nowhere No, no pity on you Filthy, and dirty, you need rehab, rehab No, no pity on you He sat, he sat, on my mind, my mind No, I had no time So lost, so cold, he had no home, no home No, to call his own So he asked me if I would pay, a quarter for my time BRIDGE: Who are you? How’d you get here? Will I look back? Or just keep going? VERSE THREE: Needin’, needin’, some courage, courage Oh, he wanted to be known No one, no one, needin’ someone, someone No, he didn’t choose this road He sat, he sat, on my mind, my mind No, I had no time So lost, so cold, he had no home, no home No, to call his own So he asked me if he could pay, a quarter for my BRIDGE: Who are you? How’d you get here? Will I look back? Or just keep going? Who are you? How’d you get here? Will I look back? Or just keep going?
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Upside Down 03:08
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Music and Lyrics by: Melissa Oakvik VERSE ONE: Love’s got me up at night Far away, but outta sight You failed the test, I threw it away I’m blinded by the words you say PRE-CHORUS: I’m pacin’ and racin’ I’m whipin’ my eyes, fakin’ some smiles I’m pacin’ and racin’ I’m whipin’ my eyes, fakin’ some smiles CHORUS: Who, do you think that I am? You can’t, just catch and throw back again Why, are you wasting my time? Reeling’ in illusions, hiding behind lines Do you need a manual? You say you love me, but why can’t you be found? What do I do, so confused?, and upside down VERSE TWO: Love’s got me hypnotized One look at you, I’m paralyzed You failed the test, all over again I’m blinded by the words you said PRE-CHORUS: I’m pacin’ and racin’ I’m whipin’ my eyes, fakin’ some smiles I’m pacin’ and racin’ I’m whipin’ my eyes, fakin’ some smiles CHORUS: Who, do you think that I am? You can’t, just catch and throw back again Why, are you wasting my time? Reeling’ in illusions, hiding behind lines Do you need a manual? You say you love me, but why can’t you be found? What do I do, so confused?, and upside down Who, do you think that I am? You can’t, just catch and throw back again Why, are you wasting my time? Reeling’ in illusions, hiding behind lines Do you need a manual? You say you love me, but why can’t you be found? What do I do, so confused?, and upside down
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Waiting Here for You 05:28
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Music and Lyrics written by Melissa Oakvik VERSE ONE: I’ve called your name, and you are mine When you’re over your head, I’ll be by your side In a hard place, or a dead end Rest on my shoulders, I will bring you in CHORUS: I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you Oooo Oooo Oooo I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you VERSE TWO: Return my sons from distant lands My daughters from corrupted plans I’d sell the whole world to get you back Trade the creation; I want to get you back CHORUS: I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you Oooo Oooo Oooo I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you VERSE THREE: So get the blind and the deaf Get the nations out from right and from left Let them make their case, let them make their plea You are my witness, God’s decree CHORUS TWO: I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you So come in the arms of love (oooo) And don’t worry; don’t worry about what may come (oooo) ‘Cause I am always here (ooo) I’m your God, your personal refuge I’ve been waiting here; I’ve been waiting here for you

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released October 31, 2012

Engineer: Adam Schaberg & Steve Sullivan
Mastered: Greg Reierson
Photographer: Stephanie Sorenson
Graphic Design: Conor Bardallis

Recorded at: McNally Smith College of Music

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Melissa Oakvik Minneapolis, Minnesota

Singer-songwriter and pianist Melissa Oakvik was born and raised in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Her love for family and friends on her home turf provides inspiration for her strong, R&B-laced vocal style and passionate compositions, which range from folksy ballad to summertime funk. Refresh your aural palette with a heartfelt collection of original American songs. ... more

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