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Throwing Shapes

by Mark Aaron James

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1.
I’ve seen you look perfect, I have been amazed In awe from every agle, without a flaw for days If there were competitions for who could turn a head You would be a champion, but I prefer instead I love you when your hair is out of place When there’s a laugh line on your face When you’re surprised, confused a bit off balance I love you when you’re figuring it out That your sweater’s inside out When you are lost, intrigued or face a challenge When you’re not at your best, that’s when I love you I’ve seen you shine like diamonds in something that reveals In clothes that cost a fortune, you claim they were a steal I’ve seen your face in fashion, a softly painted glow They might prefer perfection, but I want you to know I love you for each freckle on your cheek And if you stutter when you speak To me it sounds like it’s a song you’re singing I love you on a Sunday in your sweats When your hair’s a little wet When you’re sarcastic, wicked, twisted, stinging When you aren’t at your best, that’s when I love you I’m not saying not to try, I love it when you fly I’m just saying when you hit the ground you hit it running…
2.
Good Idea 02:48
||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, let’s do something wrong together I’ve got a good idea, let’s go break some rules Em A I know 2 wrongs don’t make a right Dm G One done together, well that just might F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong ||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, let’s go stir up some trouble I’ve got a good idea, let’s go mess things up Em A I’ve heard you might lead me astray Dm G Looks like we’re going the same way F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong Bb A Bb G Your influence is bad and it’s the best I’ve ever had F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, let’s do something… ||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, Show me all your worst, best tricks I’ve got a good idea, you know I’ll show you mine (we’re gonna have a real good time) ||: Em A I guess we’re gonna shock all our friends Dm G Again, again, again F A Dm F G A :|| I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong. Outro Dm F G A
3.
Sitting in the Hall of Justice Where there is justice after all Aquaman has got to trust us You hold the fort, we’ll take the call It isn’t that we don’t respect him and all of his aquatic friends I’m sick of having to protect him His ego’s given me the bends I can take you to my manor Gotham’s got a lot to give While he is all washed up, but tanner And a bit competitive This thought might grab your attention You know I’m twice a billionaire And all that free seafood he mentioned, I think I’ve got enough to spare Barring Maritime disasters, Aquaman is such a tool He couldn’t get you wetter faster with a sex toy and a pool Yeah, I could take you to the Bat Cave It’s not Atlantis, but it’s dry Whenever you are in a close shave would you rather swim or fly And if you see it with objective Of the heroes that you’ve seen Arthur’s lost perspective Orange doesn’t go with green? I can understand, what you see in the man, Yeah we all like a swimmer’s build But that guys got a wife and kids and always smells like mildew How could you ever be fulfilled I can take you to the Bat Cave It’s not Atlantis, but it’s dry Behind this cowl cape and dance craze I’m just another gorgeous guy So Vicci Vale make your decision if you prefer blondes or brunettes What kind of life do you envision Everything’s not better wet.
4.
D Asus A Throwing shapes, on the fly. To dark for dancing but we’re gonna try G Asus A It isn’t often that I get in the groove The beat is thumpin and the spirit says move Throwin’ Shapes D Asus A Throwing shapes raise your hands, best clear your schedule you’ve got other plans G Asus A The DJ’s kickin’ out some ‘70s bass. The joint is jumpin’ puts a smile on your face Throwin’ Shapes Bm E Bm E It could be digital, vinyl or 8 track tapes Bm E G A Everybody, everybody, everybody start throwing shapes. D Asus A Throwin’ shapes in the dark, this ain’t a dnace now it’s a work of art G Asus A Somehow I feel where you are going to be, I’ll hold your body while you’re setting it free Throwing shapes
5.
It's Valentine's Day I thought I'd write you a card I thought I'd write something clever That shouldn't be so damn hard It's not like those cute candy sayings You read on those cute candy hearts It's Just when I write about love You give me such a place to start Cuz when I think of love I think of you When I think of love, you taught me to. And I won't dwell on it forever It didn't turn out like we planned I didn't know how that would feel Until it fell right through my hands I got to look at it so closely, I got to know just what it is The next time I find love, I'll think of this I got to look at it so closely, I got to know just what it is The next time I find love, I'll think of this It's Valentine's Day I thought I'd write you a card
6.
D G A D I like the idea of you, the idea seems good D G A D Thought I’d never love again, now I think I could D G A D D7 I’ve seen heartbreak a hundred times, I know heartbreak is real D G A D Still I like the idea of you and I like how that feels It looks good on paper, it reads like a song But the most famous love stories are the ones that go wrong I thought I’d learned my lesson, when those stories rang true Is this one of those stories, the idea of you. G A D I know exactly what this feels like G A Bm Why is it different every time G A D I don’t know what my heart will heal like E A I’m not sure if the choice is mine Still I like the idea of you. You’ve given me hope I’m a man on a mission, given just enough rope Still when given a chance at it, how could I pass it by I still see the romance in it, If you have to ask why G A I like the idea of you Bm D I like the idea of you G A D I like the idea of you, so I’m willing to try.
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Butch Dandy 02:42
Em G A I think that you’re kinda wild, but is that Wilde with an “e” C Bb You’re man enough for the movies, but you would rather the the… Em G A …ate’er out for the image. Play it up for the crowd C Bb Get a couple drinks in ya and you’re coming out proud G D C You’re a little bit rough & a little bit randy A G (You’re made of much finer stuff) You are a real Butch Dandy D C Lick it down to the center in the hard shell candy A Em G D A (You got the sugar and spice) You are a real Butch Dandy Em G A You work it out in the week so you can go to the ball C Bb Where all the teenagers tweak and they cum when you call Em G A Boy in another direction you’re the director’s boy C Bb Will you return his affection, are you coming off coy CHORUS: C D C Bridge: With just a hint of a lisp, you keep the tailoring crisp A Em G D A It’s written up in the rags when you’re at home its a drag Em G A You can just blow it off, leave the talk on the shelf C Bb But are you being your image or are you being yourself Em G A You’ve got to smile for the photos, you might as well have some fun C Bb Just leave behind #2 and look out for #1 CHORUS
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Sherry likes to call herself “ The Blood Taker,” Red spiked hair dark poetry maker Her mom still calls her Sher but that isn’t going to shake her She knows what she is all about But it’s comin’ on June and the days have gotten brighter It’s hard to get the doom from the music that exites her She’s fighting of the tan wants her skin a little whiter The powder won’t stay on through the sweat, Goths in the summer It’s a hard time to self express Goths in the summer as the sun lights your leather dress 2. doing your best to keep yourself depressed I know you’ve got to show the world you have the deepest pain But now the PVC is chafing where it meets the chains Goths of summer It’s a hard world Davey running out of things that he can pierce But when the sun gets hold of metal you got something fierce But hey ya gotta smirk and bare it if you’re in the scene You gotta suck it up and wear it there’s no in between It’s worth when you scare a kid by Camden locke And when you understand that Rezner’s more than just hard rock James likes the darkness, likes the black and buckles of all sorts But sometimes wishes he could slip into shorts I came from a town where we all wore Op Flowered shirts and sandles feel like home to me Now I spend a lot of time over in NYC But come the winter I ain’t giving up short sleeves…I get it
9.
D (with blues accents) Well I love my momma, ya know I do But now that she’s done gone I leave it up to you G C G D C D Get it on stepmamma, get it on stepmamma A G D Get it on stepmamma, Keep your daddy in line Well he’s no good lonely, he’s still half bad But you’re the best stepmamma that he ever had CHORUS Come on, if you don’t take him, then no one will Ya gotta save that daddy cuz he loves you still CHORUS Bm G I know the road ahead is a hard one to travel C G D A D You’ve had an uphill battle, but I think you have won. Bm G If you leave that man I know that he’s gonna unravel Em E G A Well I know that my dad’ll, and not to mention his son Ya know his face looks funny, he’s crass and loud But with you on his arm he’s lookin’ class and proud CHORUS He’s gonna buy you diamonds, he’ll buy you gold Well he’s a rough cut daddy that you’re glad to hold CHORUS
10.
Dm This is what I write when I can’t get to sleep C Wondering where I’m going wondering if I’ll keep on Bb Trying to be clever, trying too hard to be deep A Scratching at the surface, keeping the rhymes cheap 5:20 Dm Dm MTV plays videos when no one watches it C Experiments and indi bands, it’s not the same old shit Bb They must know that I’m watching, that I’m hoping for a hit A And Gangsta rap and bubblegum would only make me quit Dm 5:25 F I’m using up my savings so that I can sleep in late C And writing songs that any normal businessman would hate Dm While scaring off domestic types that I would like to date C I’m choking on the only thing I’ve found upon my plate 5:31 Dm Dm So, Dylan hit the charts again, but I’m over the hill C The Stones can fill a stadium but I can’t foot the bill Bb The pop stars from reality all sound a little shrill. A Sometimes I wish that Gladys Knight would get a gun and kill Dm (insert pop star) 5:38 Dm I grab a pen and paper ‘cause I’ve got something to say C The sun says its tomorrow but for me it’s yesterday Bb I pick up my guitar and ask it which chords I should play A I hit stop on the recording hit the sheets and fade away. Dm 6:00 AM G It’s 1 PM, the real world wakes me up on MTV D I turn it off and get turned on by listening to me Em The tape I made, the song I wrote around 5:43 D Reminds me what I’m here for. This is what I want to be Em (the current time).
11.
capo at 5th fret E C D I’m going to have dark skin for the rest of my life My father the Haitian took an Indian wife G D C Half way through college, Engineering degree Could dress like a student but that wouldn’t be me Em A Em A I’m Just A Punk On The Train C I’m trying hard to explain D C I’m just on my way to school It’s just a bag full of books D C A And I don’t know what to do with all your suspicious looks E C D I’m just a punk on the train E C D I buy army surplus ‘cuz I want to look tough I tried to work out but it was never enough G D C I’m just a geek, a sheep dressed up like a fox I never imagined I’d fall into this box CHORUS Am D Ok, I get it, I fit your profile You want to go through my bag again I’m trying to smile That guy that you’re after I hope he does time For all of the years I’ll have to pay for his crime CHORUS
12.
Em G D Dvariations C Keep your distance, I’ve got barbs I’m sharp and angled and… Em G D Dvariations Am My resistance is just a public service Em G D Dvariations C I want animal, I want fire but, I’ve been prey enough, fire just burns and Em G D Dvariations I’m not ready for, I’m not willing to, I’m not I’m not I’m not I’m not Em C D Dvariations You might pull me close when we walk, but you won’t touch me Brush your hand on my shoulder when we talk, but you won’t touch me I’m not far away, only out of reach where I plan to stay Because I’m not ready for I’m not wiling to I’m not, I’m not you won’t touch me Em G D Dvariations C It’s not on purpose, we’re all born with natural reflexes It’s recursive and it helps the fit survive Am I want dominance I want providence, I want safe and I want confidence I’m not ready for, I’m not willing to I’m not I’m not I’m not I’m not Em C D Dvariations You might pull me close when we walk, but you won’t touch me Brush your hand on my shoulder when we talk, but you won’t touch me I’m not far away, only out of reach where I plan to stay Because I’m not ready for I’m not wiling to I’m not, I’m not you won’t touch me C Am Em Don’t go thinkin’ that just because I put pen to paper that you’re inspiring C Am B I’m not moved I’m a rock and island and also quite an impressive liar and… Em C D D You might pull me close when we walk, but you won’t touch me Brush your hand on my shoulder when we talk, but you won’t touch me I’m not far away, only out of reach where I plan to stay Because I’m not ready for, I’m not wiling to I’m not, I’m not you won’t touch me

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released June 7, 2011

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Mark Aaron James New York, New York

Raised in FL, schooled in TN, polished in NYC & just back from 3 years in London, Mark Aaron James is an acoustic powerhouse. Often playing solo with his guitar & innovative loop pedal, Mark holds the crowd in his hand whether playing critically acclaimed originals or one of 500 popular covers. His quirky, humorous take is firmly in place along with a striking voice and clever wordplay. ... more

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