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The Second Act
I think I’m ready for whatever comes next
How long can I scold myself for flunking the biggest test
I think I’m ready for the turning of the wheel
Find fresh waters for these old wounds to heal
All that it took to try to succeed
Then when I failed, what it took from me
But it’s intermission, life’s calling me back
I think I’m ready for the second act
I think I’m ready for the story to change
Don’t know what I believe anymore, maybe that’s ok
I think I’m ready to forgive myself
Nobody knows what they’re doing they’re just acting well
All that it took to try to succeed
Then when I failed, what it took from me
But it’s intermission, life’s calling me back
I think I’m ready for the second act
All that it takes, to do what we must
Then when we fail, what it takes from us
But it’s intermission, life’s calling us back
I think we’re ready for the second act
Hey are we ready for the second act?
You Should Run
You should run while you can
This isn’t a life
You wanna take on
Look at this mess
You should run while you can
I tend to cry in the kitchen
Once the kids are in bed
Wake up and do it all again
Loving me will never be easy baby
I come as a package
Got the heaviest baggage
Loving me will never be easy babe
These four little hands
Pull me a million ways
So you should run while there’s time
Mistakes are contagious
You don’t wanna catch mine
Besides, you gotta make your own
Throw your tent in the car and drive
You say you’re missing the mountains
The freedom and quiet
Well that’ll never be you and I
Loving me will never be easy baby
I come as a package
Got the heaviest baggage
Loving me will never be simple babe
These four little hands
Pull me a million ways
Loving me will never be fun
You’ll never be my number one
And you deserve that from someone
I’ve made it easy for you
The door’s open wide
But I’m wondering can you see through
To the fear in my eyes
Here’s my body
Here’s my scars
Now show me what kind of a man you are
Loving me will never be easy babe
I come as a package got the heaviest baggage
Loving me will never be easy babe
You’ll never be my number one
But if easy’s not your way
God I’d love you to stay
The Second Act (Official Video)
The Second Act (Album)
Released 6th September, 2024
STREAM/BUYThe Second Act (Single)
You Should Run (Official Video)
You Should Run
The Sound of White 20 Year Anniversary Edition
Album Released: 5th April 2024
LP1: The Sound of White
SIDE A
- All For Believing
- Don’t Ever
- Scar
- Ten Days
- Nightminds
- Casualty
- Any Day Now
SIDE B
- Katie
- The River
- The Special Two
- This Is How It Goes
- The Sound Of White
- They Weren’t There
LP2: The Sound of White – Live
SIDE C
- All For Believing (Live)
- Don’t Ever (Live)
- Scar (Live)
- Ten Days (Live)
- Nightminds (Live)
- Casualty (Live)
- Any Day Now (Live)
SIDE D
- Katie (Live)
- The River (Live)
- The Special Two (Live)
- This Is How It Goes (Live)
- The Sound Of White (Live)
- They Weren’t There (Live)
- Cry Me A River (Live)
Cry Me A River
Cry Me A River
The Collector (Lyric Video)
Watch Out
Watch out
I’m a one way ticket to a blood fight
Watch out
Got a head full of thoughts that ain’t right
Watch out
There’s a chip on my shoulder like a butcher’s knife
Ain’t nobody wanna mess with me tonight
Watch out
I’m a one way ticket to a blood fight
Watch out
Got my teeth bared ready for you this time
Watch out
There’s a crack in the middle of my mind
But who’ll be the last one standing
I’ll be the last one standing
Cause ain’t nobody wanna mess with my kind
Watch out
I’m the one you’ll be seeing in your rearview
Watch out
There’s a crack in the middle of the sky
Who’ll be the last one standing
She’ll be the last one standing
Cause ain’t nobody get away when the truth shines
oooh hoo hoo hoo
Watch out
Watch out
Who’ll be the last one standing
Who’ll be the last one standing
We’ll be the last ones standing
Cause ain’t nobody wanna mess with my kind
Written by Missy Higgins, Antony Partos and Matteo Zingales
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing / Sonar Music Pty Ltd
The Collector
Oh no you didn’t
You didn’t just go there
Keep pulling at the thread pretty soon you’re gonna
Unleash what’s in here
Oh no you didn’t
You didn’t push me again
I got a memory like an elephant honey, I never forget
They call me the collector
Cos they know I’m keeping tabs
They call me the collector
Cos they know I’m coming back
Oh no you didn’t
You didn’t just do that
Keep tugging at the line pretty soon you’re gonna
Regret what you catch
Oh no you didn’t
You didn’t try that again
I got a little book in my heart where names like yours get written down in red
They call me the collector
Cos they know I’m keeping tabs
They call me the collector
Cos they know I never lose track
And when the day comes honey
To collect my rent money
I’ll be back
I got everything you owe me etched into my soul
Under these bruises and blood is an animal
And the crevices you cut were so deep
But now the dark, dark water’s gathering
They call me the collector
Cos they know I’m keeping tabs
They call me the collector
Cos they know I’m coming back
So if you think you’re better
I dare you fella
Yeah, I dare you fella
Find out why they call me the collector
Written by Missy Higgins, Antony Partos and Matteo Zingales
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing / Sonar Music Pty Ltd
Edge Of Something
I’m on the edge of something
Got an itch in my bones
There’s a fire in the middle of my soul
I’m on the edge of something
And it’s gonna take time
But I’m doing it for you
No, no regrets
Got no further to fall
When you’ve hit the bottom
No, no regrets
I’m my mother’s daughter
I got plenty of fight left
I’m on the edge of the unknown
There’s a valley of secrets
Stretched out below
But I got you in my chest
And it’s giving me power
Yeah this kinda love don’t rest
No, no regrets
Ain’t no further to fall
When you’ve hit the bottom
No, no regrets
I’m a mother with a daughter
I got plenty of fight left
Everybody gonna know my name
I’ll be the one with her heart on fire
screaming from the highest stage
Everybody gonna know my name
Cos I’m the girl who’s gonna be everything
that’s ever made you afraid
hell hath no fury like a woman’s rage
Everybody gonna know my name
Everybody gonna know my name
Everybody gonna know my name
Everybody gonna know my name
Everybody gonna know my
We’re on the edge of something
But we gotta jump now
Cos we’re doing it for them
We’re on the edge of something
Possibly beautiful
Possibly beautiful
Written by Missy Higgins, Antony Partos and Matteo Zingales
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing / Sonar Music Pty Ltd
Total Control
Looking counter clockwise
Knowing what could happen
Any moment maybe you maybe even you
Steadfast collapse
Always certain any moment
Maybe you maybe you
Maybe even you
Recline complete dream too sweet
I can’t do it not with you
Not even with you
Maybe never with you
And I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Yeah I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Street wet tonight, lovers touch
It’s pure delight
Always certain any moment
Maybe even you
Stay in bed stained sheets
My head hurts I repeat
Maybe you maybe you maybe even you
And I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Yeah I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Yeah I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Over you
Street wet tonight, lovers touch
It’s pure delight
Always certain any moment
Maybe even you
Stay in bed stained sheets
My head hurts I repeat
Maybe you maybe you maybe even you
And I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Yeah I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Yeah I’d sell my soul for
Total control
Over you
Over you
Total control over you
Over you
Total control over you
Written by Jeff Jourard & Martha Davis
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing / Reservoir
Big Kids
Everything comes down
To what may happen now
Hold me as I wait
Four lifetimes in a day
Feet on ancient land
Carry me like I know you can
This can’t wait
Today I’m playing where the big kids play
Every dream I’ve chased
Has led me to this place
Feet on solid ground
Hold me up, don’t let me fall down
Gonna show them I’ve got what it takes
Today I’m playing where the big kids play
Today I’m playing where the big kids play
And I’m gonna show them
I am here to stay
That I belong here
Playing where the big kids play
Written by Missy Higgins
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing
I Take It Back Lyrics
I take it back
You’re going down
I’ve had enough of you dragging all of my shame around
I take it back
You’re gonna bruise
Cos I got something you don’t, I got nothing to lose
You had my trust
I gave you that
I gave you that
Gave you my power
But I take it back
I take it back
You don’t remember
But I can’t forget
So I’m gathering up everything I ever tried to suppress
Now I’m a walking weapon
A bleeding history book
¬¬¬¬I see you closing your eyes but I’m gonna make you look
Cos you had my heart
I gave you that
I gave you that
Gave you my power
But I take it back
I’m taking it back
oooohs
The power to speak my mind without attack
To hold my head high and shoulders back
The power to turn this table round
To stand up when you want me down
The power to choose what’s right for me
For my future for my family
The power to burn these filthy walls
I take it back
I take it all
My light. My dark. My fire. My spark. My Story. My vision. My choices. My decisions. Count the minutes. Count the hours. I’m taking back my power.
And when I take it back
You’re gonna wish you treated me better than that.
Written by Missy Higgins
Published by Mushroom Music Publishing
Total Control (Official Audio)
Total Control
Mini Album Released: 4th March 2022
- Watch Out
- The Collector
- Edge Of Something
- Total Control
- Big Kids
- I Take It Back