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Fantasy World

by Christopher Joel

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1.
Not This Time 04:04
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Caught me on my knees, my guard let down Humbled, tired, and weak and helpless before you Too confused to resist this latest attempt To weaken my resolutions When I'm all alone you hit me where I least expect it Pushed to the edge, I won't fall for that same old trick This time, this time Approaching the same as always, so predictable Sidestepping all your snares has never been easier Don't count on willingness Where I am weakest, He strengthens When I'm all alone you hit me where I least expect it Pushed to the edge, I won't fall for that same old trick This time, this time Driving the nail in deep Tacking my favorite sin to a cross Letting go can be such bliss So freedom feels like this When I'm all alone you hit me where I least expect it Pushed to the edge, I won't fall for that same old trick This time, this time
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Don't Leave Me, Sunshine 03:26
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Don't leave me sunshine and run off with the clouds today Cause I can't make it without your light Ever since the sunrise, my world is filled with clarity I've been seeing what life is really like, oh yeah Soaking up your warming rays Blue sky above me Only dreams have better days Stay with me sunshine Burn bright, forever mine Don't hide all day, come out and play So don't leave me sunshine and let the dreadful dark invade Cause I can't go on without my star And when the sun sets the moon begins it's serenade But your sweet song it can't replace, oh no Soaking up your warming rays Blue sky above me Only dreams have better days Stay with me sunshine Burn bright, forever mine Don't hide all day, come out and play Stay with me sunshine Burn bright, forever mine Don't hide all day, come out and play
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11:11 04:37
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They say broken clocks are right twice a day But this clock ain't broken, it's ok The time is right for just one thing And I know you want this as much as me You see, I can't sleep without one last thing Help me get through the night Come a little closer, yeah, come on over We get one chance to do this right Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 So you don't seem to see the significance There's a mystical magic in this minute You see, lips locked tight at this time of night Can make a love, make a love last forever, last forever so I say Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 I'll make any old excuse to get a kiss from you So I guess the time will do Because baby, baby, baby You're the one, the one, the one, the one, so I say Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 Ooo, kiss me baby, it's 11:11 It's a magic time of night (kiss me baby), it's 11:11 Let's make this last a lifetime (kiss me baby) it's 11:11
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Fantasy World 04:31
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Back here in my bedroom I am sitting, waiting for my princess to come And if she doesn't, I'll just sit here Wishing, waiting, wondering what to expect from you What is it you want me to do Why do you look at me that way Is there something I'm not seeing King of my own castle I'm the one who calls the shots I make the rules that you abide by It's so unnerving how this crumbles when I know that I'm the only one who lives inside this fantasy world Which shatters at your call But all in all, I guess it's not that bad Brittle, frail, and lonely I can see how much this means to one like you When all my sense dull to pain, dull to life, dull to the game Where I am king and you're my servant And the backyard is my land And I rule with an iron fist, I make you hate me, just like they do Pushing on, pressing in, I try to run when I know that I'm the only one who lives inside this fantasy world Which shatters at your call But all in all, I guess it's not that bad Sometimes, I wish I could tear the walls down That keep you out and hold me in But in my alabaster castle I am crying, wishing, wanting, tearing at my skin So I can show you who I really am I'm the only one who lives inside this fantasy world Which shatters at your call But all in all, I guess it's not that bad And I'm the only one who lives inside this fantasy world Which shatters at your call But all in all, I guess it's not that bad Desperate, hurting, scratching You hold onto a piece of me that you're torn From where I'm hurting, where I'm bleeding Hoping you will let me go Let me go, let me go, let me go, please let me go
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So Easily 03:46
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I was born in a house with a setting sun The Blue showed up, but they never won Moonbeams came and lit the night When the Blues came back, I began my fight I saw the flame and her seductive tease But I blew her out with effortless ease The smoke did dance and choke its prey But chilling winds swept the ash away I will not be broken I will not be broken I will not be broken So easily I felt the chills run up my spine Death had come to share his wine I dared not drink, I knew it well The gruesome end to his poisonous spell I will not be broken I will not be broken I will not be broken So easily Come someday when all life ends Tongues confess, knees will bends All will bow by a crystal sea Those will stay will then be free I will then be broken I will then be broken I will then be broken So easily

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No autotune was used on any part of this EP. What you hear is what was actually played or sung.



To God: Thank you for everything: life, love, grace, protection, and guidance.

To my love, Anna - I couldn't have done this without you. Thank you being so patient and just being there. And yes, you are my sunshine!

To Mike and Emily: I can't believe you let me invade your house every week, GULAR!

To Vinnie & Aaron: You're two of the most creative and talented people I know. Thank you for inspiring me to do better and making me look good!

To my family: I hope I continue to make you proud. Thanks for giving me a solid foundation to build on.

To my small group, Hopepark, and all my friends: Thank you for continuing to encourage and support me. It's always great to see you, but even more so when I need you there.

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released May 5, 2009

Vocals, guitars, bass, bell: Christopher Joel
Drums, guitars, vocals: Michael Estok

Produced by Christopher Joel and Michael Estok.

Recorded and mixed by Michael Estok at Vibe Dial Recording Studio, Nashville, TN.

Mastered by Vinnie Alibrandi.

Artwork and photography by Aaron Grayum.

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Christopher Joel Nashville

Christopher Joel brings a refreshing take on the Alt-pop Rock genre to the Nashville music scene. Largely influenced by Jeff Buckley, John Mayer, and Self’s Matt Mahaffey, CJ’s music features songs about the story of life – love, emotion, and the human experience. He writes not only to entertain, but to inspire the listener with catchy melodies, passionate vocals, and relatable stories. ... more

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