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Face the Music

by MOSS

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You're braver than you believe 04:13
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YOU’RE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE © Copyright (LYRICS) Shattered glass shatter lives You hear the sorry you compromise A superman he’s standing tall And they don’t see him, when you fall to the ground Behind closed doors, there is no sound If he loved you, like he said, he wouldn’t bruise you If you can’t tell if you can’t say What happens when we go away Then it’s not alright it’s not ok Reach out there is a way ‘cause you’re not to blame You can break free there is no shame You’re braver than you believe, you can choose you Dare to believe and you’ll be unstoppable And if it is right, then it’s not impossible Dare to believe and you’ll be unstoppable And if it is right, then it’s not impossible A good love, is warm and kind Allows you to speak your mind A safe love, has no fears Creates a life, with no tears So you can be free, to be the woman you want to be He’s a magician, he has tricks, and he’ll confuse you You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than, braver than you believe You’re braver than you believe KEYBOARD SOLO: Dare to believe and you’ll be unstoppable And if it is right, then it’s not impossible Dare to believe and you’ll be unstoppable And if it is right, then it’s not impossible Shattered glass shattered lives You hear the sorry you compromise A superman he’s standing tall And they don’t see him And you’re not to blame You can break free there is no shame You’re braver much braver than you believe © Copyright Susan Craig, Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
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Days like these 05:33
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DAYS LIKE THESE © Copyright (Lyrics) I was in my story, my beautiful story We had imaginings, opportunities were happening The magic now has gone, no dancing the music’s died Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me Nobody told me Days like these Waters calm the skies are clear The gentle breeze without a fear Horizon black, it’s over there It can’t reach me it wouldn’t dare But now the tide has turned on me Well I’m drowning and it’s hard to breathe You have control it’s now my turn What lessons do I need to learn? Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told m. Nobody told me Days like these The music died, I was black inside I’m drowning and it’s hard to breathe Yesterday was good to me But days like these they’re meant to be They make you feel, they make you see Then I touched the sound I heard you again Now I dare to breathe, deeper than I did then I see, I hear, I feel, I touch, I breathe today GUITAR SOLO : I was in my story, my beautiful story We had imaginings, opportunities were happening The magic now has gone; no dancing the music’s died Nowhere to run nowhere to hide Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me. Nobody told me Days like Days like Days like these
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Emily 05:26
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EMILY © Copyright (LYRICS) You made a noise and thousands of voices were heard They came, they stood beside you, they kept their word What made your heart…. burn like a fire? What drove your pain…. your sacrifice, your desire? Was it the cage that held you still? Or the times they tried to break your will? You gave it all you had, they watched you gather ‘round On that darkened Friday, when they knocked you to the ground They dragged you away and they tried to silence you But your cries became louder; you were stronger than they knew Be seen be heard, again and again. Be seen be heard, again and again The world was watching now, you knew your time was here And you stood before the King; you raised your flag with no fear GUITAR SOLO: What made your heart burn like a fire? What drove your pain, your sacrifice, your desire? They’re focused on us now, so be seen, make a noise, be heard Be there all the time, change is all we have, votes for women, suffragettes forever The world was watching now, you knew your time was here And you stood before the King; you raised your flag with no fear You gave all you had You gave all you had . . . Emily
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In Excess of Life 04:55
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IN EXCESS OF LIFE © Copyright (LYRICS) Your beautiful curls, your beautiful girls You drank the juices of life Intoxication it’s a gamble but you through the dice Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you The sounds you made, we loved them all You had us crying for more Your mind confused you couldn’t lose You had the wolves at the door Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you What did you write why did you stop why did you throw it away You couldn’t think, you couldn’t tell the things you wanted to say What did you write why did you stop why did you throw it away GUITAR SOLO: Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you You had the highs you had the rise but possibilities fall And in your moments you elegantly wasted it all Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you What did you write why did you stop why did you throw it away You couldn’t think, you couldn’t tell the things you wanted to say What did you write why did you stop why did you throw it away Your beautiful curls, your beautiful girls You drank the juices of life Intoxication it’s a gamble but you through the dice Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you KEYBOARD SOLO: Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you Too young, too soon, so blue Life in excess took over you © Copyright Susan Craig, Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
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Belle (Will you still love me when I change) 02:57
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Belle (Will you still love me when I change) – © Copyright (LYRICS) Will you still love me when I change? Will you walk with me when my life is rearranged? Hold my hand, see it feels the same Dry your eyes, no ones to blame The reflection that I see I just don’t feel I disconnect, it’s not me It’s just not real I’m alone now I release my cage My body’s calm, there’s no more rage The ribbons and the lace the shiny shoes Please play with me I’m ok, I’m just confused Please understand, See the woman I’ve always been, I’m not a man I know you grieve for the life we had You’ve lost your, son you’ve lost your brother, you’ve lost your dad But come closer, and you’ll see I’m here like before but now I’m fee Will you still love me when I change? Will you walk with me when my life is rearranged? Will you still love me, when I change? Will you walk with me when my life is rearranged? Will you still love me, when I change? © Copyright 2015 Susan Craig, Mark Simpkin
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Mr. Hyde 06:04
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Mr. Hyde © Copyright (LYRICS) He smiled and you believed him; you let him change your mind He promised crystal feelings Just to have a good time You thought that you were neon, when you let him inside But when we looked into your blackened eyes, we saw Mr. Hyde yeh we saw Mr. Hyde You slayed the dragon, you didn’t see, you couldn’t feel The diamonds in the sky, well man they just not real You walked the tight rope; for the last time Oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind The crawling and the screaming, you’re in the danger zone You’re empty, there’s no feeling; well there’s a monster in our home Just one more time well you promised; “Oh I wanna’ have some fun” The lies and the cries, you destroyed our lives, You didn’t see what you had become; you didn’t see what you had become You slayed the dragon, you didn’t see, you couldn’t feel, Your diamonds in the sky, well man they just not real You walked the tight rope; for the last time Oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind, KEYBOARD SOLO: You weren’t the same, there’s nothing left of you He took your soul, took the very best of you He took the wheel; he took you for a ride Wish I had stopped the mad; I wish I had stopped Mr. Hyde ‘cause you were out of your mind, Oh you were out of your mind, Oh you were out of your mind Stardust is your potion, to get rid of what’s inside But the more you take well you will lock the gate, and you will live with Mr. Hyde You will live with Mr. Hyde You slayed the dragon, you didn’t see, you couldn’t feel Your diamonds in the sky, well they weren’t real You turned the barrel; for the very last time Oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind Oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind, oh you were out of your mind Like staring at a stone, you ask why? oh you ask why? oh you ask why? oh you ask why? © Copyright Susan Craig, Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin

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MOSS band members grew up in an era where songs were very much media commentary. The stage was the podium, the lyrics the speeches, as this was the only social platform for political and social voice. Young outspoken people in the 60’s and 70’s were considered troublemakers, anti-establishment and suppressed. Songs with a social message and story continue to resonate with MOSS and this CD, their first, titled: “Face the Music” is an expression of this.

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released July 8, 2016

“……Their performance interwove inspired lyrics with visuals and performance…….The excellent songwriting of MOSS goes straight to core of what is happening in our times. They are the modern day griots of the Western world ….. They epitomise the creative act of hope….. I would highly recommend supporting this band. They are highly creative, collaborative, and what they are saying is worth listening to.” Ref; Naomi Ebert Smith, Co-Chair, Graham F Smith Peace Foundation

“Moss writes and performs songs that have a little more to them than the steady diet of regurgitated emotional claptrap……” Ref: John Schumann; Composer, Performer & Writer

“MOSS’s forte is in writing songs that attract our attention then resonate with us every time we hear them – familiar, effective styles coupled with uniquely presented sentiments of consequence inspiring us to contemplate as we’re tapping our feet. This is how a band stands out in this industry.” Jac Dalton

“……. Modern music as art with a message has a place in our nation and Moss may be at the forefront of this movement” Ref: Peter Withy; Marketing consultant and co-founder of KWP!

“…….Projected images behind the band illustrate the subject matter of most of the songs and guide you through their journey. The music has an unapologetic hat tip to the 70’s. No bad thing and their sound and show are big enough for any arena.” Ref: Pete McLaughlin; Owner of Distillery Studios, Adelaide and veteran of the London music scene.

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MOSS Adelaide, Australia

MOSS is a five (5) piece original Rock & Blues Band, writing social / political songs aimed to get messages important to us out there while you rock.

The stage is our podium, the lyrics the speeches, as this is our principal platform to express our political and social voice.

Songs with a social message continue to resonate with us. ... more

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