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Strike a Match

by Amanda Jayne

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1.
One 02:48
You’re messing with my better half The only thing I have left You’re burning off my candle wax Until I don’t know myself I thought I was in greater shape But I can’t work it out Cause nothing bends before it breaks All my fears and the doubt You’re a player - hope you play it right Chorus: Could you be the one, could you be the one That gets under my skin Could you be the one, could you be the one That I finally let in Could you be the first, could you be the last That I’ll never resist Could you be the one, could you be the one Are you ready for this? The way you look at me is just Buried deep in my thoughts It’s psycho how you built the trust And how you found what was lost I tried to make it rational But it’s not all laid out I’m latched, attached, and asking, love Can you deal with the doubt? You’re insane but you’re the same as I Chorus
2.
Playing Dumb 03:30
Boyfriends and their trophy girls The only way to get by in this world And I think you’re so interesting They’re telling me to fall in line, beautify And then I’ll be just fine Your smile’s electricity How would you feel if you had no personality? How would you know if you took the chance and let it go? Chorus: I’m playing dumb for a different meaning You just blow me away The real reason that I cannot speak Nothing else I could say Is this what I should do to make you love me? Playing dumb, playing society Pull down your shirt and stand up straight Little girl, then you’ll be on your way You’re so cool and confident Giggle, laugh, try to be cute You’d do it if you knew what’s good for you Oh, you must be heaven sent How would you act if you’re always under attack? How would you know if you took the chance and let it go? Chorus Even if I didn’t have the right to speak my mind It wouldn’t matter ‘cause the words are hard to find Chorus
3.
Bruising 02:19
4.
Means & Ways 02:54
I’m not as easy as your previous I’m not more certain than your last If we put the future behind us We could cover up the past Make new mistakes, oh, it’s the chance to take I’ll never give you up - just shift and adjust Chorus: You’re so different, I cannot stand it You don’t know my heart is hurting And it’s perfect, completely worth it Moving on, that means I’m learning The means and ways You’re not as eager as my friends were You’re not the shiny social scene But if we come up with new words Write our own dictionary Correct mistakes - we’ll bend until we break I’ll never set you free - please believe in me Chorus Ways to go, we’re moving slow So close your eyes and rollercoast Changed my face but kept the clothes I need you most Chorus
5.
He’s the kind of guy who would lie out of convenience He’s the type of person to ignore all of your feelings It’s alright; I’m alright He’s the kind of guy who keeps messing with your standards He’s the type of person who would say you’re hard to handle It’s alright; I’m alright Chorus: If I climbed a mountain, would I see you on the other side If I swam the ocean, would you roll in with the tide It’s a simple question, would you be here all the time? Or here once in a while, or here once in a while He’s the kind of guy who’s not ready for commitment He’s the type of person to go kissing other women It’s alright; I’m alright He’s the kind of guy for unnecessary drama He’s the type of person to run crying to his mama It’s alright; I’m alright Chorus (x2)
6.
He Said So 01:01
I awoke upon the couch, memories I don’t know how that I was not the only female in attendance, I was not the only female with regrets and I looked at her with a hint of condescendence, then she went and showered and came back for breakfast, wondering if I had overstayed my welcome, he can overwhelm your heart and mind and then some, never something serious, he told me, he said so. He said it’s not a thing So I can’t have feelings And there’s no diamond ring But she still lives with him
7.
Crazy B**** 02:27
This feeling’s unrequited But I refuse to be quiet I won’t be happy ‘til I get the last word Then silence It bothers me to think that You didn’t know I was attached I understand all of your discomfort My attack After all this, I can’t help but think Chorus: What if I’m the crazy bitch In this relationship What if I should start to think About a therapist What if I’m the girl next door What if I’m not even sure If you love me, if you hate me, what’s the sitch? Am I a crazy bitch? No, you could never read me Or have the guts to believe me Try to step out of your little bubble So needy After all this, I can’t help but think Chorus I remember You said goodbye, but I held tight You said safe home, but I say no This feeling’s unrequited But I refuse to be quiet I won’t be happy ‘til you know you’re Admired Chorus
8.
Phone Call 02:19
Hey - how are you Haven’t heard your voice in such a long time I’ve forgotten what it sounds like Glad - to hear it Schoolwork drags you out like garbage They say Junior year’s the hardest Are you happy? Cause I am Cause I am, cause I am How’s - your family Upset I never got to meet them Cause they’re blessed by how you treat them Yeah - the school play No shock that you got the lead role You know how to find the soul Are you happy? Cause I am Can you see that? Cause I can Who - was that girl Saw she got you a dozen roses The entire town took notice I - support you Think you’d make a perfect couple You were tailored for each other But are you happy? Cause I am Cause I am, cause I am Not I took a shot, but I never saw the doubt If I decide to call you one day, please be prepared to call me out You’ll take a shot, take the air out of my lungs But that will never be enough So I guess I’ll just hang up
9.
Outro 00:53
If you need some help, if you need some help You should let me know If you need a friend, if you need a friend You won’t ever be alone If you want my time, if you want my life I will let it all go I will be the one, I will be the one If I was ever yours

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released April 23, 2016

Produced/Engineered by Christopher Reilly // Reilly Record Productions

All songs written by Amanda Jayne
Track 5 written by Amanda Jayne & Christopher Reilly


To all who made this possible, thank you for bringing this concept to light and believing in the musical journey: Christopher Reilly, Jake Marconi, CJ Arey, Erik Klein, Amanda Murphy, & Terry Little

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Amanda Jayne is a singer-songwriter from Long Island, NY. With upbeat acoustic melodies, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics, her music will keep you entertained as well as emotionally invested.

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