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Oh Alright Album

by Vakili Band

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1.
Oh Alright 03:32
You get up, oh alright, get yourself a cup of joe You suit up, you head in, wonder what you’re fighting for They’re gonna tell you ‘you’re not quite the type’ They’re gonna tell you ‘you ain’t qualified’ But they don’t know what you got deep inside You’re a heartbreaker, dream-maker And you don’t take no anymore Headline says times are changing again Back to, back to the way is was before Thing is, great seems to mean, to mean something else If you’re a woman, you’re black or if you’re poor They’re gonna tell you ‘you’re not quite the type’ They’re gonna tell you ‘you ain’t qualified’ But they don’t know what you got deep inside You’re a heartbreaker, dream-maker And you don’t have to take that anymore Go on and tell them that you got the right Keep them nervous - put a fight All you need you got deep inside Cuz you’re a heartbreaker, a dream-maker And you don’t have to take their shit anymore You’re a heartbreaker, a dream-maker You’re the star this world is waiting for
2.
Taking babies from their mothers’ arms Kept in cages in an old Walmart I think that’s how revolutions start And it’s summer so far He says the press is the enemy Of all America apparently One man takes it literally And five souls move on And it’s summer so far Hey women, listen now One more vote on the highest court And your bodies won’t be your own no more I think that’s how revolutions start And its summer so far It’s summer so far Sisters, brothers, gather around Raise your fist or kneel down Its not right to get shot down Just because you’re black or brown That’s how revolutions start And it’s summer so far Hey, students, show us how To be an angel Gabriel Lead the way to glory now – That’s how revolutions start And it’s summer so far It’s summer so far
3.
Quiet Lover 02:29
I don’t think you heard me say that I love you Cuz you didn’t even turn around And now I don’t think that I got much of anything Much of anything going on So head out to that bright light city And have some fun running around I’ll be waiting here just where you left me Trying to say these words out loud I wanted to tell you that I really love you And if you were here I’d tell you now Maybe next time I’ll get it just right Maybe next time I’ll make you proud I don’t think you heard me say that I love you Cuz you didn’t even turn around And now I don’t think that I’ve got much of anything Much of anything going, going on Hey, babe, I’m sorry for this bad communicating I’m sorry that I let you down, guess I’m not much one for talking I just want you and I just want you around I want you around, I want you around So head out to that bright light city And have some fun running around I’ll be waiting here just where you left me Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you So head on out to that bright light city And have some fun running around I’ll be waiting here just where you left me Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you Trying to say these words out loud – I love you I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
4.
Warn Dog 02:18
Like a dog chained in the yard too long I howl at anything that comes along I wait in misery, that’s all I do For one sign, one small return For all the love I gave to you You come around, no telling what I’ll do Bite like the warn dog you turned me into You pull my chain, no telling what I’ll do Bite like the warn dog you turned me into Ruf, ruf, ruf, ruf What’d I do to make you treat me so bad Gimme some love that’s all I ask All I want is to be with you You say you’re coming but you don’t follow through You say you’re coming but you don’t follow through You come around, no telling what I’ll do Bite like the warn dog you turned me into You pull my chain, no telling what I’ll do Bite like the warn dog you turned me into Ruf, ruf, ruf, ruf
5.
PLJ 02:36
What about Peace, what about Love, what about Justice Makes it just so hard? What about Peace, what about Love, what about Justice Makes it so damn hard? You see that brother, he stands beside you You know that sister, reach out your hand You see that child waiting for you To lead the way and shine a light What about Peace, what about Love, what about Justice Makes it so damn hard? Well it ain’t easy when hope is broken You must raise your voice and fight But it ain’t easy when hope is broken You must raise your voice and fight Open your hearts, my dear beloved Open your minds, glorious friends We have each other in this lifetime The time is now to make it right But it ain’t easy when hope is broken You must raise your voice and fight But it ain’t easy when hope is broken You must raise your voice and fight What about Peace, what about Love, what about Justice Makes it so damn hard? What about Peace? Well, it ain’t easy What about Love when hope is broken? What about Justice? You must raise your voice and fight!
6.
Lovey come down, Love come down Lovey come down, Love come down Come down off of your high horse, Lovey, Lovey come down I’m gonna hold your hand in mine I’m gonna kiss and hold you tight I’m gonna make your world alright Show you what loving oughta be like Show you what loving oughta be like Lovey come down, Love come down Lovey come down, Love come down Come down off of your high horse, Lovey, Lovey come down Got you a lap to rest your head Got you a tub to soak your bones Got you a bed to lay down on Made you a home to call your own Made you a home to call your own Lovey come down, Love come down Lovey come down, Love come down Come down off of your high horse, Lovey, Lovey come down I’m gonna hold your hand in mine I’m gonna kiss and hold you tight I’m gonna make your world alright Show you what loving oughta be like Show you what loving oughta be like Show you what loving, Lovey Lovey come down Lovey come down Lovey come down
7.
Daddy's Home 02:22
Keys are jiggling from a belt on his waist I see you twitch, I can’t wait I’m gonna tell him, gonna tell him everything you did Gonna tell him, gonna tell him, you know I will Better hide, better run, Daddy’s home House’s quiet when he’s not around Why be good when he’s outa town Car’s got a driver, don’t gotta ask Girls got their boys in the sack It’s all fun until, Daddy’s home Better hide, better run, Daddy’s home Keys are jiggling from a belt on his waist House is quiet when he’s not around I’m gonna tell him, gonna tell him everything you did Why be good when he’s outa town It’s all fun until, better hide, better run It’s all fun until Daddy’s home, Daddy’s home, Daddy’s home
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about

After two solo albums, it feels really good to finally put out our first band album. The tracks are pretty evenly split between love/lover songs and what used to be called protest songs. You'll figure out which is which, I'm pretty sure. Thanks for listening. - Lils and the band

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released October 22, 2018

All songs @2018 Lily Vakili (ASCAP) and published by SoundKlaxon Inc. (ASCAP). Lyrics reprinted by permission.

Recorded at Magic Door Recording, Montclair, New Jersey. Engineered by Ray Ketchem. *Summer So Far recorded by Jim Tyndall, mixed by Ray Ketchem.

Mastered by Alan Douches, West West Side Music, Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York

Album design: Bruce Hanson

Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: Lily Vakili

Lead Guitar: Ben St. Jack

Bass: Jim Tyndall

Drums: Gordon Kuba

Harmonica: Joel Dorow

Keyboard & Moog: Carl Baggaley

Back-up vocals: Cecile Williams-Yoo

Additional instrumentation: Joel Dorow, Ray Ketchem, Gordon Kuba

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Vakili Band Montclair, New Jersey

"a full-on, revival style, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds-meets-the-Pretenders-rock n' fuckin' roll band" - Magnet Magazine

Led by songwriter, Lily Vakili (vocals, guitar), with Ben St. Jack (lead guitar), Joel Dorow (harmonica), Gordon Kuba (drums), and Matt Jovanis (bass).
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