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Be Bold

by Anton du Preez

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1.
Powerful 03:44
“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]
2.
Come Close 03:37
“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]
3.
Up to You 03:46
“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]
4.
“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
5.
Hello 03:20
“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]
6.
Be Bold 03:38
“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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Pillow 04:10
“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]
8.
No Future 03:07
“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
9.
Haystack 02:50
“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]
10.
“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.
11.
“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
12.
Unashamed 02:42
“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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MM 837 02:49

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Be Bold is a journey of confidence and truth. For the past year, I've been working on being more transparent, more honest, and more confident in my own skin. I invite you to experience this journey with me.

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released May 5, 2017

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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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