Aimee Mann - soundtrack Magnolia

Momentum

Album: soundtrack Magnolia

Oh, for the sake of momentum
I've allowed my fears to get larger than life
And it's brought me to my current agendum
Whereupon I deny fulfillment has yet to arrive

And I know life is getting shorter
I can't bring myself to set the scene
Even when it's approaching torture
I've got my routine

Oh, for the sake of momentum
Even though I agree with that stuff about seizing the day
But I hate to think of effort expended
All those minutes and days and hours
I have frittered away.

And I know life is getting shorter
I can't bring myself to set the scene
Even when it's approaching torture
I've got my routine

But I can't confront the doubts I have
I can't admit that maybe the past was bad
And so, for the sake of momentum
I'm condemning the future to death
So it can match the past.

When I can't confront the doubts I have
I can't admit that maybe the past was bad
And so, for the sake of momentum
I'm condemning the future to death
So it can match the past.

Build That Wall

Album: soundtrack Magnolia

She's been a long time on the phone
Courting disaster in an undertone
She's feeling nostalgic
and feeling that fall
How could anyone ever fight it
Who could ever expect to fight it when she
Builds that Wall

Maybe it's one where time will tell
Maybe it's one where it's just fare-thee-well
I hear her coming
As she walks down the hall
How could anyone ever fight it
Who could ever expect to fight it when she
Builds that Wall

I know the choice is made
I can tell, I said
By your guilty face
And I never was one to fight it
How does anyone ever fight it

You couldn't pin this one on me
You knew my thoughts so far as I could see
Well, I'd say it's hopeless
But you make the call
'Cause I never was one to fight it
And if given the chance I guess I'll learn to
Build that wall

Ahhhhhh
Ahhhhhh Build that Wall
Ahhhhhh Build that Wall
Ahhhhhh Build that Wall
Ahhhhhh Build that Wall
Ahhhhhh Oooooooooo Build that Wall
Ahhhhhh Build That Wall

Deathly

Album: Bachelor No. 2, soundtrack Magnolia

Now that I've met you
Would you object to
Never seeing each other again
'Cause I can't afford to
Climb aboard you
No one's got that much ego to spend

So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be
Deathly, deathly
Deathly

'Cause I'm just a problem for you to solve and
Watch dissolve in the heat of your charm
but will you do when
You run it through and
You can't get me back on the farm

So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enoough
No don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be
Deathly, deathly
Deathly

Definitely

You're on your honor
'Cause I'm a goner
And you haven't even begun
So do me a favor
If I should waver
Be my saviour and get out the gun

Just don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enoough
No don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be
Deathly, deathly
Deathly

Definitely

Driving Sideways

Album: Bachelor No. 2, soundtrack Magnolia

At least you knew you were taken by a pro
I know just how you feel
She talked a perfect game
Deflecting all the blame
You took the jack
And changed the flat
And got behind the wheel

Now you're driving sideways
Taken in by the scenery
As you're propelled along
And you're companion
Will not help you to navigate
For fear she may be wrong
For fear she may be wrong

And you will say thay you're making her wait
And put in overdrive
But you're mistaking speed
For getting what you need
And never even noticing you never do arrive

'Cause you're driving sideways
If you roll down the window you'll see
You're where you don't belong
And you're companion
Will not help you to navigate
For fear she may be wrong
For fear she may be wrong

And you're powered by
The hopeful lie
That is just around the bend
And when this, by default
Comes screeching to a halt
Let's hope that you
Know what to do
To start it up again

Driving sideways
Hitting scan on the radio
So she can sing along
And she'll sit
Thinking you're going to handle it
Until she's proven wrong
Until she's proven wrong
Until you prove here wrong

(Driving Sideways)

You Do

Album: Bachelor No. 2, soundtrack Magnolia

You stay the night at his house
With no ride to work
And I'm the one who tells you
He's another jerk
But you're the one who can succeed
You've only got to prove your need

And you do
You do
You do
You really do

The sex you're trading up for
What you hope is love
Is just another thing that
He'll be careless of
But though there caveats galore
You've only got to love him more

And you do
You do
You do
You really do

Even when it's all too clear

You write a little note that
You leave it on the bed
And spend a little time dissecting
Every word he said
And if he seemed a little strange
Well, baby, anyone can change

And you do
You do
You do
You really do

You do
You do
You do
You really do

You really do
You really do

Nothing is Good Enough

Album: Bachelor No. 2, soundtrack Magnolia

Once upon a time
Is how it always goes
But I'll make it brief
What was started out
With such excitement
Now I'd gladly end with relief
In what now has become
A familiar motif:

That nothing is good enough
For people like you
Who have to have someone
Take the fall
And something to sabotage
Determined to lose it all

Critics at their worst
Could never criticize
The way that you do
No, there's no one else, I find
To undermine or dash a hope
Quite like you do
And you do it so casually, too

'Cause nothing is good enough
For people like you
Who have to have someone
Take the fall
And something to sabotage
Determined to lose it all

Ladies and gentlemen
Here's Exhibit A
Didn't I try again?
And did the effort pay?
Wouldn't a smarter man
Simply walk away?

It doesn't really help
That you can never say
What you're looking for
But you'll know it when you hear it
Know it when you see it
Walk through the door
So you say
So you've said so many times before

But nothing is good enough
For people like you
Who have to have someone
Take the fall
And something to sabotage
Determined to lose it all

Nothing is - good enough

Wise Up

Album: soundtrack Magnolia

It's not what you thought
When you first began it
You got what you want
Now you can hardly stand it though
By now you know it's not
Going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up

You're sure there's a cure
And you have finally found it
You think one drink
will shrink you 'til
you're underground and living down
But it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up

Prepare a list of what you need
Before you sign away the deed
'Couse it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up

No it's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
Now it's not going to stop
So just give up

Save me

Album: soundtrack Magnolia

You look like - a perfect fit
For a girl in need of a tourniquet
But can you - save me
Come on and - save me
If you could - save me
From the ranks of the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone

'Cause I can tell
You know what it's like
The long farewell
Of the hunger strike

But can you save me
Come on and save me
If you could save me
From the ranks of the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone

You struck me dumb like radium
Like Peter Pan or Superman

You will come to save me
C'mon and save me
If you could save me
From the ranks of the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone
'Cept the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone
But the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone

C'mon and save me
Why don't you save me
If you could save me
From the ranks of the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone

Except the freaks
Who suspect they could never love anyone
Except the freaks who could never love anyone

Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp

Album: Breakfast in America

It was an early morning yesterday
I was up before the dawn
And I really have enjoyed my stay
But I must be moving on

Like a king without a castle
Like a queen without a throne
I'm an early morning lover
And I must be moving on

Now I believe in what you say
Is the undisputed truth
But I have to have things my own way
To keep me in my youth

Like a ship without an achor
Like a slave without a chain
Just the thought of those sweet ladies
Sends a shiver through my veins

And I will go on shining
Shining like brand new
I'll never look behind me
My troubles will be few

Goodbye strange it's been nice
Hope you find your paradise
Tried to see your point of view
Hope your dreams will all come true
Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane
Will we ever meet again
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame
Come tomorrow, feel no pain

Now some they do and some they don't
And some you just can't tell
And some they will and some they won't
With some it's just as well

You can laugh at my behavior
That'll never bother me
Say the devil is my savior
But I don't pay no heed

And I will go on shining
Shining like brand new
I'll never look behind me
My troubles will be few
Goodbye stranger it's been nice etc...

The Logical Song - Supertramp

Album: Breakfast in America

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,
a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.
And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily,
joyfully, playfully watching me.
But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible,
logical, responsible, practical.
And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable,
clinical, intellectual, cynical.

There are times when all the world's asleep,
the questions run too deep
for such a simple man.
Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned
I know it sounds absurd
but please tell me who I am.

Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
liberal, fanatical, criminal.
Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're
acceptable, respecable, presentable, a vegtable!

At night, when all the world's asleep,
the questions run so deep
for such a simple man.
Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned
I know it sounds absurd
but please tell me who I am.

Dreams - Gabrielle

Album: Find Your Way

Dreams can come true
Look at me babe if I´m with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you´ve got to be strong

Move a step closer
You know that i want you
I can tell by your eyes
That you want me too
Just a question of time
I knew we´d be together
And that you´d be mine
I want you here forever

Do you hear what I´m saying
Gotta say how I feel
I can´t believe you´re here
But I know that you´re real
I know what I want
And baby it´s you
I can´t deny my feelings
´Cos I know they are true

I´ve seen you sometimes
On your own and in crowds
I knew I had to have you
My hopes didn´t let me down
Now you´re by my side
And I feel so good
I´ve nothing to hide
Don´t fee; that ui ever could

Do you hear what I´m sayingh
Gotta say how I feel
I can´t believe you;re here
But I know that you´re real
I know whgat I want
And baby it´s you
Can´t deny my feelings
Because they are true

I´m not making plans for tomorrow
Let´s live for tonight
I kknow I want you baby
So hold me so tight
Put your arms around me
You make me feel so safe
Then you whisper in my ear
That you´re here to stay

Soundtrack Magnolia, 1999.
1. One
2. Momentum
3. Build That Wall
4. Deathly
5. Driving Sideways
6. You Do
7. Nothing is Good Enough [Instrumental]
8. Wise Up
9. Save Me
10. Goodbye Stranger - by Supertramp
11. The Logical Song - by Supertramp
12. Dreams - by Gabrielle
13. Magnolia - by Jon Brion