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1.
Guess It's the Thought 02:46
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So sweet – the feel of your hand in mine Too bad – that didn’t cross your mind Turns out – you were just being kind Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted You’re like – calling me every day It makes – me wanna celebrate You smile – but subtly hit the brakes Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted No, thanks – I really appreciate All the things – that you didn’t say to me You’re great – at serving up clarity Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted Rewind – could you explain to me This part – during our second date? Those words – not something a “friend” would say Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted You say – you’d really like to try Being – alone for a span of time Two weeks – and you’re with a different guy Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted So sweet – that you like my singing voice Your song – not much of a joyful noise I tried – but I didn’t have a choice Guess it’s the thought that counted Guess it’s the thought that counted
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Consolation Prize 01:27
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If I got fired today Nobody would say “Could you come in tomorrow, Work and not get paid?” When doctors operate You never hear them say, “We ran out of laughing gas, Smile and take the pain.” So in the end When you say, “Let’s be friends” If I agree, I am telling lies Cuz I can’t think Of a worse thing What a s***ty consolation prize If we hang out today You would act the same And I would suffer silently Pretending I’m okay Don’t you call this week Just to check on me Don’t use me to feel better Or make your day complete Cuz in the end When you say, “Let’s be friends” If I agree, I am telling lies Cuz I can’t think Of a worse thing What a s***ty consolation prize
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You Can't Make Her Like You 03:18
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Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can change her heart The guys that get it right She already liked Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can change her heart She either likes ya or she don’t She’ll either date ya or she won’t Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can make her like you If you try you’ll only break your heart Destiny was set The moment that you met Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can make her like you Nothing you can do can change her heart There’s no shame in giving in When she’s told ya you can’t win Nothing you can do can make her like you Don’t beat yourself up, don’t beat yourself up today Cuz this is the only way…for you be…happy Don’t beat yourself up, don’t beat yourself up today Cuz this is the only way…for you be…happy Don’t beat...yourself up...today Don’t beat...yourself up...today So don’t get worried kid It’s nothing that you did Nothing you can do can make her like you
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She Uses Public Transportation 01:38
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There’s only one way / She gets around She uses public transportation The Belmont bus / Goes by her house She uses public transportation Don’t take a taxi / Don’t ride a bike She uses public transportation Don’t own a car / Cuz what she likes Is using public transportation She don’t call the bus “the shame train” No complaints about the L In this city no one needs a car Cuz the CTA is really swell And I don’t mind / If she’s delayed She uses public transportation And she don’t mind / If I’m delayed Cuz I use public transportation, too She don’t call the bus “the shame train” No complaints about the L In this city no one needs a car Cuz the CTA is really swell The CTA is really swell And when it’s freezing / And when it’s warm She uses public transportation And when it’s sunny / And when it storms She uses public transportation Ba-dop, ba-dop, bop! Ba-dop, ba-dop She uses public transportation Ba-dop, ba-dop, bop! Ba-dop, ba-dop She uses public transportation
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Gospel Music 01:52
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If God is so great / And the gospel “good news” Why does gospel music always sound like the blues? Is God a jilted lover? / A mysterious muse? Why does gospel music always sound like the blues? If God is the light / why we sittin’ in the dark? Why does every hymn sound like funeral march? God is Love / not a broken heart So why do all these hymns sound like a funeral march? Father-Mother / Or any name we choose: Why does gospel music always sound like the blues? Do we only pray / when there’s nothing left to lose? Why does gospel music always sound like the blues? Why does gospel music always sound like the blues?
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Quick to Take Away 02:39
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When we started to cuddle It was already late From the moment that we kissed We both knew that you’d stay But the more things seem to change The more they are cliché When a person’s quick to give They’re quick to take away Safe between the covers We were talking all night long Clinging to each other But we kept our clothes on And the smile upon your face Was still there at daybreak But what the night is quick to give The morning takes away When you said you had to leave You know we kissed an hour more And we held each other close As I walked you to your car Then I started thanking God Cuz he knows how long I prayed But my little blessing He was quick to take away
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Spend the Night 02:58
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You’re not concerned that it’s getting late You volunteer to help wash the plates You settle back into my room At 2am you slip off your shoes When you cross your legs our bodies touch If you want restraint you’re asking too much The way you’re talking, you are such a tease Come on baby spend the night with me I’ll turn this couch into a bed Room on my pillow for another head You know you wanna, so just let it be Come on baby spend the night with me Go to you when I close the shades Use my fingers to trace your face Feel a spark when I touch your lips And lose track of time with each passing kiss The window’s open with a summer breeze Come on baby spend the night with me Come on baby spend the night with me (Come on baby spend the night with me) Come on baby spend the night with me (Come on baby spend the night with me) We’ll know it’s morning by the robin’s call And how the light shifts on the wall Every color in my room will change And I’ll kiss the smile still on your face I’ll fix you breakfast anyway you please So come on baby spend the night with me Come on baby spend the night with me Come on baby spend the night with me

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released July 9, 2011

Brad Bru - Guitar and Vocals
Mike Boren - Bass
Dave Satterwhite - Drums

Guest:
Becky Poole - Musical saw on Track 1

Recorded and Mixed by Tony Munoz.
Mastered by Brad McGrath at Brick City Sound.
Design by Candice Conner.
Drawing by Taylor Brewerton.

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Brad Bru & The Crowd Goes Wild Chicago, Illinois

This band brings together the richness of acoustic music, the charm of alt-country and the energy of melodic punk. Whether playing distorted power chords or fingerpicking crisply, the witty and relatable lyrics balance humor with darkness.

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