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APIASTOS

by Mychael John Thomas

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1.
SHADOWS AND DREAMS By Mychael John Thomas I don’t wanna be living in the hollow Of somebody I want to be I’ve got my own way of giving as I follow A unique creativity Maybe some will understand Any hidden message unplanned Or whatever it means…It’s shadows and dreams Every now and then I get an inspiration A glimpse of the higher plane It’s just the chance of finding new configurations And still they always seem the same But I reach for that great unknown An expression I can call my own Some intangible theme…In shadows and dreams BRIDGE Surrounded by the love…Of everyone who’s gone before Astounded is not enough…My thirsty soul needs more It’s just in sight…But every time I think I get it right It fades like a dayflower SOLO And I still haven’t found it yet Can’t remember every time I forget But the stage has been set… I keep hoping that each new endeavor Will give me enlightenment If the moment says it’s now or it’s never It just might be Heaven sent Is is gonna be a miracle? I don’t know but my spirit if full And the art is Supreme…If shadows and dreams (I don’t wanna be living in the hollow Of somebody I want to be) It’s only shadows and dreams… (I’ve got my own way of giving as I follow A unique creativity) Shadows and dreams…Shadows and dreams… © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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ROUND IT GOES By Mychael John Thomas Moving in a circle a circle a circle Moving in a circle again…(repeat) It feels like I make the same decisions And every day’s an old routine Still seeing all the same old divisions No one wants to change a thing I wonder where we’re gonna all end up Am I the only one? Who's... CHORUS Moving in a circle a circle a circle Moving in a circle again…Ah round it goes (repeat) I get bored ‘cause my mind stays busy Always need that something else I’m on the move now who all’s with me? Only time is gonna tell Maybe we can make a difference yet But I’m not sure I wanna bet CHORUS CHORUS (Ad libs) SOLO We can always blame the politicians For never moving things along While the rest of us are out here wishing This time they don’t get it wrong (again) Is there hope for the future of man? If the woman say we can ha ha ha ha BRIDGE (I’m still singing that same old song) (I keep asking how long? How long?) Moving in a circle a circle a circle Moving in a circle a-gain… CHORUS (Ad libs) SOLO © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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I Want Love 04:12
I WANT LOVE By Mychael John Thomas I want love for more than a night I don’t want love that always ends in a fight I’m on my knees…Need help from above 'Cause I want love I’m so sick and tired of the lies and deceit I’m looking for the middle…A place where we can meet yea I still have hope…I ain’t giving up I want love…Yea yea BRIDGE You tell me that you’re gonna give me everything I want You promise to deliver me the world…Then you don’t You think I want your body ‘cause you look so fine But all I really want is some company…Sometime SOLO I got skills…I can make my own way But I get lonely until I just gotta say I need somebody with all the right stuff I want love BRIDGE 2 Just a tender heart would be more than enough I know The one who really wants something deeper than to come and go And if she’s looking fine that’ll be okay But all she has to do is to love me…Every day I want love for more than a night ‘Cause it ain’t love if it always ends in a fight I’m on my knees…Need help from above…I want love… TAG Yea I’m on my knees…Please help from above I want love…Yea yea I want love…Right now baby… I want love © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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THE COAST IS CLEAR By Mychael John Thomas Midnight…And look where you are Right behind the wheel of the getaway car Waitin’ on your buddies to pull that job And too late to stop Look both ways before you make your move Can’t you see you got nothing’ to prove CHORUS The coast is clear but your conscience is not A big pile of money and what have you got? A broken down spirit…A bankrupt soul The coast is clear…Which way do ya go? A woman…Can she make you whole? You will still be you even if you’re alone Still you keep on searchin’ for baby girl So give it a whirl Don’t look now but you’re desperate again You may get lonely but it ain’t no sin CHORUS The coast is clear but your conscience is not A cute little honey…She ain’t gonna stop A broken down spirit…A bankrupt soul The coast is clear…Which way do you go? BRIDGE You strut on the stage…Everybody screams your name You’ve got the rage…But inside you need a change Someone to complete you…It’s such a lie Be yourself and someday you will fly SOLO Shine light…On everyone else Maybe they won’t see all the scars you have left Only one love can fill your need And Heaven can see You give yourself away but they don’t care Out on the road…Ain’t gonna find it there CHORUS The coast is clear better run while you can If you’re ever gonna be a real man Listen to the spirit…And save your soul The coast is clear…You know how to go The coast is clear…Just Go... The coast is clear...Boy you better go... The coast is clear…Oh no... SOLO © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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ILLUSION OF TRUTH By Mychael John Thomas I’ve spent a life time wanting to know How every choice can affect me so Good or bad it’s the same in the end You can’t erase all the places you’ve been no no It really begs the question: what is the truth? I’ve heard it’s all relative or absolute But living keeps you guessing which one it is Every time you choose if it’s that or this oh yea CHORUS Perception is reality… That’s what they say...That's what they say... But is that really meant to be? There’s more than one way...More than one way... See your own illusion as circumstance It’s more than just your fate or a random chance BRIDGE You can’t pin it down…Opinions all around Keep you in confusion all right When everyone believes they’re the ones who can see The differences in darkness and light SOLO Do you trust the wisdom of your own mind? Or don’t you need a center you can always find? Freedom comes to everyone but always a price Ain’t gonna hurt to think it over twice no no CHORUS It's the illusion of truth...Looking back at you... SOLO © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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Stare Down 04:55
STARE DOWN By Mychael John Thomas Sometimes when I look in your eyes You give me a glare like I’m not even there Please tell me what you’re looking for ‘Cause I ain’t sure it’s me…No Do you think that I can read your mind? Maybe I’m close but it comes and goes Why don’t you take a look inside And see the real me...Yea CHORUS C’mon baby tell me what’s your game You keep me all confused Any moment you could suddenly change It leaves me the blues Every time I think you’re coming around You tilt that head and I know… We gonna do the stare down...Stare down I remember on the night we met It felt like the home I had never known Before long you were making me A stranger to myself Now I feel like I’m holding you back It’s getting old…You’re heart is cold Are you trying just to drag it out Until there’s nothing left?...No CHORUS BRIDGE How long before it’s the end?…I’ve seen it all before Some broken hearts will never mend… Soon we’ll close the door SOLO CHORUS I used to think that I knew you well But I don’t know you at all...uh uh Where it’s headed I can never tell Like talking to a wall I keep listening but there ain’t no sound I've got no reason to hope We only do the stare down...Stare down You know we only do the stare down...Stare down... © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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MAYBE JUST FOR ONE By Mychael John Thomas I used to think I could save the world If I wanted it bad enough I thought if my song was ever heard They’d wanna feel peace and love I’m singing songs for the hurting Just can't give it up CHORUS Maybe just for one…Maybe just for one Maybe just for one to know I guess I coulda been a politician Saying what the people want Still think there’s a ghost in the machine Stalking somebody to haunt Singing to whoever is listening Could be all for naught CHORUS BRIDGE Break it down…Maybe they’ll come around Speak the truth…Walking in different shoes Give it time…Maybe they’ll read between the lines Never turn away…You can’t grow a tree in a day SOLO BRIDGE Break it down…Maybe in time they’ll come around Speak the truth…Walking in somebody else's shoes Give it time…Planting a seed between the vines Never turn away…You can’t grow a tree in a day Want my life to make a difference Ain’t really nothing new ‘Cause people need water along the journey Doin' what I can do If I can lead somebody to the river What have I got to lose? CHORUS Maybe just for one…Maybe just for one Maybe just for one to know CHORUS Maybe just for one…Maybe just for one Maybe just for one...Who knows?... Who knows?...Who knows? © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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CLEAR AS A BELL By Mychael John Thomas It’s a big bang boggle…A flash in the pan The lightning in a bottle…It can slip through your hands A brain block baby when you can’t get it right But I’m hoping you will save me tonight CHORUS Can you be my guardian angel?…Only time will tell Listen from a different angle…It’s clear as a bell All at once seeing double…Fuzzy sometimes It’s a world full of trouble…And there’s plenty to find A blank page baby…But so Rock n Roll Are you answer to all of my hopes? CHORUS Can you be my guardian angel?…Only time will tell The song is singing us a fable…It’s clear as a bell BRIDGE Got the revelation…Got it straight from the Man Try to beat the future…I don’t think that you can There’s a reservation in the Book of Life Love is there so we get it right SOLO A new opportunity presenting itself Put that broken heart on the shelf CHORUS Will you be my guardian angel?…You can break the spell Tell me like I’m not a stranger…Speak clear as a bell CHORUS Will you be my guardian angel?…Only you can break the spell Speak to me like I’m not a stranger…Clear as a bell... Clear as a bell... © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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PAUL MCCARTNEY (Used To Know My Name) By Mychael John Thomas It was nineteen seventy eight I was sittin’ in the top of the Tree Everything was looking great Had a Buddy who was V I P I was doing Hard Work and that’s when he said There you go boy…Don’t let it got to your head I called a friend who’s big in the game… And Paul McCartney knows your name...Yeah He said Paul McCartney knows your name... He knows a guy in New York city And he can make your dreams come true It gets down to the real nitty gritty And what’re you prepared to do So I sang my heart out…They said you’re gonna be A real big star but it don’t happen for free I knew my life would never be the same They said Paul McCartney knows your name…Yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name...Yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name... BRIDGE Then one night I had a Neon Dream CW said Man this changes everything Word got around and it happened so fast How was I to know…It was never gonna last SOLO Well the show sold out in every town But not many got to see ‘Cause not one ticket left to be found It was all just a fantasy Then my time ran out and that’s when I went Back to the street…Anything to pay my rent The party was gone just as quick as it came But Paul McCartney knew my name…Yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name Paul McCartney used to know my name…Yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name Paul McCartney used to know my name…Yeah ‘ey Paul…Waddya say? Thank you for helpin’ ol’ Mychael J I’m sure you don’t remember but I sure do So I’m sending out this song for you…Paul McCartney... Paul McCartney...Paul McCartney...Paul McCartney... Used to know my name Paul McCartney used to know my name…Yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name…Aw yeah Paul McCartney used to know my name…I said Paul McCartney used to know my name… Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah... © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI
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Daybreak 03:37
DAYBREAK By Mychael John Thomas Daybreak…Find another reason to make One more bold commitment to love I can’t give up what is good along the way… New life…Every time I open my eyes I can see a reason to be here When You are near I’ll be looking for a sign… And I know I can’t know everything For the seeking of Your truth I will sing In the early morning light… Somehow You can cause the right To come shining through To give me what I need… Daybreak…Realize sometime hearts will ache So I pray for You to be close As on we go in the peace of Your embrace… Daybreak… © 2021 Mychael John Thomas, BMI

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APIASTOS is Greek for illusive or hard to pin down...

That is the only way to describe the creative gifts I think. When I was young I wanted to be a rich, famous Rock Star, not for the money or fame, but for the Artistic freedom I believed it could give me. Well, I did not become rich and famous, obviously. But when I finally accepted that I am a true Artist I was much happier realizing I WOULD DO IT FOR NOTHING!

In the middle of my career I became a Christian and learned what true LOVE is all about...Sacrifice and commitment. So my belief is forever a natural part of my Artistry. I have spent seven months writing and recording this music...I hope it blesses you : )

Love you all,

MJT

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released August 5, 2021

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Mychael John Thomas Alabama

Mychael is originally from Nashville, TN. He has been in the music industry for 40 plus years as recording artst, songwriter, musician and producer. He composed, performed, engineered and produced all of his solo bandcamp releases.

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