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Shades of Temperament

by Cody James

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Little baby has got alot to say Hoping, praying for a brand new day A pacifier, a diaper change, and I'm stuck here in the middle of.. Crawling, walking on me all damn day This helpless feeling just won't run away Lost the keys to this ball and chain Look around At last am I clear? It's been so long, please don't you tug me back down I'm stuck here in the middle of.. Shape-shifting whisper, hold your breath if you dare Collage of syllables afloat to despair Haunt this grey matter, come on now, spook my brain I'll stay stuck here.. Look around At last am I clear? It's been so long, please don't you tug me back down I'm stuck here in the middle of.. Quick, sound may drown Drop your crown Alert my people Release the hounds Stalk the grounds Climb the steeples Follow those noses and the torches that may guide them Slowly motion towards the powers above So close, so far Shielded hope, steel bars Lost amongst the colors of this crypt What's that you say? Mirror, what have I become? Almost the monster I blamed it on..
2.
Smile 02:53
Like a story, binded but true This gal she glued my heart anew The more I see her, the more I smile Much too content to flip a page There's not a plot I'd attempt to change The more I see her, the more I smile The more I see her, the less I cry The characters are only two Romantic chronicle of me and you The more I see her, the more I smile She lays her head, she hogs my bed But that's ok, I'll hug the edge instead The more I see her, the more I smile The more I see her, the less I cry
3.
Catch-22 05:24
The day you left, left me in a broken state of mind So I took some time to figure out just what we're all about A bout of thoughts brawling it out Why can't I draw the line? I'd like to think you're somewhere missing me, but I don't... No, no I don't Some days I'm fine Finally making use of all of this time Other days I'm lost Someone hire a guide to show me the way Too bad this clock is so damn lazy I am dying Death would be so much easier, but I won't... No, no I won't No, no I won't It was not supposed to end this way Why are we forcing things to change? If I make you happy then why do you want me to leave? We can sit and ponder where we'll be, what we'll do, how we'll feel in so many years Roll the dice on silly old me But you can't... No, no you can't No, no you can't No, no I don't No, no I won't No, no you can't
4.
Rain came walking across the rooftops, brushing past my ear into my eye Following a draft to the front porch, we toss over a sheet and watch the sky Softly put, mysterious forces slowly cave us in, yet you don't mind Sitting, shaking, I'd bend for you Won't you just let me coil? Darling, whisper to me gently, soothing sentimental symphonies Young hearts, they say, one day they break Sticks and stones, broken bones, possibly... I guess I'll see After all those wasted (three hearts, I don't know.. maybe more?) How much hurt can one man take before he bends and breaks? Young hearts, they say, one day they break Sticks and stones, broken bones, possibly.. I guess I'll see
5.
Just Say It 04:33
Night sky, she cradles the moonlight The moon, he whispers "not tonight" "But my dear, you give so much light.. Yes, enough to brighten up so many lonesome stars" Just say Just say it I'm certain you can soften his hold This demon and my halo Suppose I sing you some lullaby.. Like the autumn leaves will I catch your eye? Praying hands never open One-thousand soldiers couldn't rip them apart These sweaty palms will not be unglued Just say Just say it I'm certain you can soften his hold This demon and my halo

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released June 24, 2012

All Songs Written and Performed by Cody James


Additional Percussion by Joel Kern


Additional Double Bass by Nick Sacco


All Songs Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Joel Kern


Mastering by Carl Saff www.saffmastering.com


Original Artwork by Christopher Melton

My love and thanks goes out to my family and friends for the constant encouragement and support. Special thanks to Joel Kern for opening locked doors of my creative mind and making this all possible. Thanks to Nick Sacco for helping a friend in need, Christopher Melton for the incredible art, Carl Saff for taking everything to an entire new level, and Dad for inspiring me to play guitar. I thank God for my talents and opportunities.

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Cody James St Louis, Missouri

Cody James stretches the sonic boundaries once set by the traditional singer-songwriter. Along with thoughtful song-craft and alluring imagery, his raspy airy voice and refreshing use of melody absorbs attention. Drawing comparisons to Ray Lamontagne, Bon Iver, and Ben Howard, Cody James’ pioneering studio production crosses genres and is destined to leave a lasting print in the indie music world. ... more

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