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Powerful
03:44
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“Powerful”
Anton du Preez
I am powerful
It's happening over and again
Steadily climbing up, but then
I'm kicked and knocked down to my knees
But here's a little secret about me
My resilience will never fail
I'll survive the storm, destroy your hail
If you don't believe, you never will
But look at me, I'm standing still
I'll never back down from any fight
It's time we stand up for our lives
Just breathe, now sing
[Chorus]
I am powerful, electrical, ain’t no stopping till I change the world My piano and pen gonna slay your sword
I am mighty
Rise above it all, even if I fall, get back up overcome it all
Like a lions roar, you will hear my call
I am powerful
I used to be terrified of life
Too many struggles to survive
But now with confidence, I see
We'll vanquish oppression until we're free
Our resilience will never fail
We'll survive the storm, destroy your hail
If you don't believe, you never will
But look at us, we're standing still
We'll never back down from any fight
It's time we stand up for our lives
Now sing
[Repeat Chorus]
Hey you, with your back against the wall
Keep your head held high
There’s hope for you, you’ll make it through
And you, feeling there’s no way to keep going on,
Know that it gets better, you will see, now sing
[Repeat Chorus]
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2. |
Come Close
03:37
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“Come Close”
Anton du Preez
I’ve got a story; it’s time to tell
Trying for heaven sometimes all I see is hell
I’ve got this feeling, been here so long
Another day and everything is going wrong
I won’t give up
[Pre-Chorus]
All I see is you and me
Together for eternity
When we're dancing
[Chorus]
Baby we don't need clothes
Wanna see you exposed
I want you the most
And close to me
Baby just lose control
Of your body and soul
Never let you go
Stay close to me
We're moving slowly to the beat
Your kisses softly on my neck
I gently kiss your lovely cheek
Passionate breathing on my chest
[Repeat Pre-Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
Don't need clothes
Let's get exposed
I just want you close
Slowly move me
Oh so sexy
Dancing wild and free
[Repeat Chorus]
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3. |
Up to You
03:46
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“Up to You”
Anton du Preez
Hello, it's me
I've been trying to reach you for what seems like an eternity
I may be different; you think it's wrong
But know that I have been here hurting all along
You won't accept me, no not the real me
You just want your favorite pieces but not the anomalies
I hope someday, you'll understand
Who I am
[Pre-Chorus]
Thoughts and feelings pour out of my heart
But you’re not listening; time to do your part
[Chorus]
I may be different; you think it's wrong
But I'm so tired of being the only one who sees what's going on
I’ve tried and tried to speak my mind
But my words just fall on deaf ears
Time to leave it all behind
It’s up to you; I’m tired of trying
It’s up to you; I’m done with crying
It’s up to you; There’s no denying
It’s up to you; I’m different and I love myself
So long for now
Cause this air is just too toxic, you won't see me anyhow
I may be different; you think it's wrong
But know that I have been here moving right along
No I don't need you, not anymore
Far too long I've tried to kindle something you seem to abhor
It's time for me to make my peace
And be free
[Repeat Pre-Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
Too late for comfort
When all the writing's on the wall
When you abandoned me
So many others made me tall
I'm still the same damn man
Who hasn't changed a bit, but called out your shit
Now it's up to you to see me
[Repeat Chorus]
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Brightest Light
02:39
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“Brightest Light”
Anton du Preez
Sha la la la la la la la x3
Mm mm mm mm mm
Just thought I'd stop and say hello
And show you how deep my love goes
I hope you turn and look my way
‘Cause your smile outshines the brightest light of day
I took a trip across the sea
To find somewhere for you and me
I wonder what it is you'll say
When your smile outshines the brightest light of day.
Oh tomorrow
When I finally find that peace of mind I seek
No more loneliness for me
I'm coming home so I can breathe
Finally breathe and feel the light
You bring
Sha la la la la la la la x3
Mm mm mm mm mm
Brought back some sunshine of my own
I'll call you up and take you home
Pick up my uke and sing and play
So I can see your smile outshine the light of day
‘Cause your smile outshines the brightest light of day
Brightest light of day
Mm mm mm mm mm
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5. |
Hello
03:20
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“Hello”
Anton du Preez
The sun comes up now every morning
Get up and turn on the TV
Pick up my phone and see who's calling
I wonder who it's gonna be
I say Hello and you say Hey
Wouldn't have it any other way
Cuz when you're friends it doesn't matter what you say
It could be Howdy or What's Up
Aloha, now give me a hug
I’d rather see you face to face
[Chorus]
Cuz a smile's worth a million words
A friend is worth a thousand people
A lover's worth a hundred friends you know
But if you can be a friend to me
Then there is something you will see
A smile gets a smile in return
So just say hello
The sun goes down now every evening
Backlight illuminates the screen
So many ways that I can reach you
Video or call what do you please
I say Bonjour and you say Hi
Konnichiwa, it’s not goodbye
As-salaam ‘alaikum to you friend
Hola, Privyet, Ni Hao or Ciao
Namaste, to you I bow
I wanna see you face to face
[Repeat Chorus]
Say Hello; Privyet, Konnichiwa, Ni Hao
Say Hello; Namaste, Ciao
Say Hello; Salaam 'alaikum, Bonjour
Say Hello; Tervehdys
Hello!
[Repeat Chorus]
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6. |
Be Bold
03:38
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“Be Bold”
Anton du Preez
Everybody gets angry sometimes
It's just another part of life
But when you're told it's not real
I know exactly how you feel
Achilles heel
Everybody finds purpose sometimes
But it's not always sublime
When someone exploits their gold
At the expense of other souls
He's gotta go
With one voice, we're rising up
[Chorus]
Love transcends us all
A million hearts beat strong
And it's okay if we rage against the dying of the light
Let's be bold
Be bold
Everybody has a battle to fight
But who's to say what is right
One simple answer is known
Don't oppress another soul
Leave them alone
With one voice, we're rising up
[Repeat Chorus]
Be Bold
When the darkness
Looms over your head
Be Bold
We're rising up
[Repeat Chorus]
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7. |
Pillow
04:10
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“Pillow”
Anton du Preez
Sometimes life finds a way to make permanent waves
And it feels like you missed all the beautiful things
But in time realize that it's never too late
You forgive and forget all your past mistakes
[Pre-Chorus]
I know it's far too hard
To find perfection inside our hearts
But that don't mean we can't break free
Hold onto the love between you and me
[Chorus]
I don't wanna go to bed mad at you
I know you don't wanna be mad at me
We'd have to be a superhuman just to let it all go
But for now let's take it slow
I'll be your pillow
I'll be your pillow tonight
Sometimes life has a way to illuminate things
No need for pride let your eyes flow with all of your rain
And it's okay to be scared, yeah baby I am too
Here's my plan, take my hand, yeah we'll make it through
[Repeat Pre-Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
La da da da x4
[Repeat Pre-Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
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8. |
No Future
03:07
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“No Future”
Anton du Preez
What the hell is happening here
Society is living in fear
Regressions coming strong
Try to carry on
What the hell is happening here
Humanity is losing its way
Despite the promises of today
It's no wonder people die
When they're taking all our rights
Humanity is losing its way
Oh, Don't see no future here
Oh, Our fate is sealed in fear
What's the point of trying to be good
Community is misunderstood
Our life is ending soon
The world is surely doomed
What's the point of trying to be good
I wish I had more time with you
If tomorrow doesn't come, we're through
I'm afraid to close my eyes
I fear it's our demise
I wish I had more time with you
Oh, Don't see no future here
Oh, Our fate is sealed in fear
Oh, Don't see no future here
Oh, I feel the end drawing near
What the hell is happening here
Society is living in fear
afraid to close my eyes
I fear it's our demise
What the hell is happening here
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9. |
Haystack
02:50
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“Haystack”
Anton du Preez
It's like a needle in a haystack
Imma roam around the world until I get back
Cause I hate it when I'm flying lonely
And it's you that's gonna try to own me
That's right I'm not your one and only
Baby you gon' make 'em clap clap when I get back back
You ain't pull one over on me
Cuz I know there're other guys that you see
Don't try to plead
Not with me
It's time to start over right now
Photographs and memories of all the places i've been the places that I've seen (yeah)
Too many boxes, it's time to empty them out, and throw that shit out, (damn)
Sometimes it doesn't work out the way that you've planned, sometimes it's damned, (okay)
So drink it up, live it up, party every moment ’til you can't lie (that's right)
[Chorus]
Hold your head high
Say good bye
It's time to start over right now
Don't try to plead
Not with me
It's time to start over right now
Okay this message is for all who second guess, quit it
You'll never get no where with all the stress, hit it
Exercise your working memory, retrieve it
This should be rather elementary, believe it
Haters wanna hate, I’m in the zone, defense
Take another sip of that patron, you’re tense
Imma show you how to control that animal, intense
If you go too far capital offense
If you wanna roll hard don't fuck with us
It's just a matter of time before I roll my cuffs up
But you wanna make it better hell yeah get some
Help somebody when they come
Man I'm like a needle in a haystack
So face that, I'm back from lookin’ everywhere to try to find the best match
So long to promises you can't keep
Trying every second for a harmony you can't reach
Sang it in the east and I sang it in the west
And I come to give you more and I'll never give you less
But I really gotta say it to you, get it off my chest
It's time to start over right now
[Repeat Verse 1]
[Repeat Chorus]
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“Solo in My Mind”
Anton du Preez
I'm so tired of being in my head
No windows to my soul
I wish that I could share those words unsaid
But I can't find the door
No oh oh oh
[Chorus]
Alone, with this solo in my mind
Running out of time
Alone, with this solo in my mind
I'm stuck inside the eye, of my storm
I'm so tired of being in my head
Nobody else at home
I built so many walls that I can't shed
Now I'm all alone
No oh oh oh
[Repeat Chorus]
Fear envelops me
The false dichotomy
I'm either happy or I'm down
Screaming violently
But no one else can see
The longest battle I have ever known
Then at last, a break, my air escapes
My heart, on fire, can't be replaced
I scream and cry, so hard to try
But I can finally let you in
[Chorus]
I'm home, with this solo in my mind
Letting go in time
So long, to this solo in my mind
We'll make it through the eye, of my storm.
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11. |
I Can Be Anything
02:53
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“I Can Be Anything”
Anton du Preez
Feel the sun through the window
Avoid the cold, watch the summer go
Life is only what we can feel
So how am I to know what is real
What if I can be anything
All I want is to live my dreams
I'd play with a symphony
Ride on a dragon's wing
Make believe
So I sing
See the clouds, dashing as they flee
Feel the wind, traveling impatiently
Life is only what we can heal
It's letting go of our training wheels
What if I can be anything
Maybe we can be king and Queen
A sandcastle we can share
Leave all our worries there
And just be free
So I sing
Life is only what we can feel
Life is only what we can heal
What if I can be anything
What if life is just one big ring
Circling round and round
Slowly it's winding down
Until we sleep
So I sing
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12. |
Unashamed
02:42
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“Unashamed”
Anton du Preez
Solo voice:
Unashamed
I am who I am
I am simply me
And will always be
Who I am
I'll forever be
Singing healing me
Unafraid to be
Who I am
Choir:
Onbeskaamd (unashamed)
Ek is dapper (I am brave)
Vir ewig (forever)
Ek sal nie bang wees (I will be unafraid)
Finale:
Solo voice:
“ah”
Choir:
Dapper
Ek sal nie bang wees
Onbeskaamd
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13. |
MM 837
02:49
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Anton du Preez Port Angeles, Washington
Hi! I’m Anton, and I love making music. Thanks for taking a little time to explore my world.
My greatest joy in life is sharing and experiencing music. I hope to share this journey with you.
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