Let's Fly

by Barry Michael

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Driving 03:22
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1) DRIVING I’m trying to remember, when i was just a boy A million miles of sunny skies, horizons full of choice, ———— Weekends down the coast road, my mum at the wheel A lifetime of experience has shown me how she feels. —— CHORUS —— You think you know a better way , but it just goes to show That i’m Driving but i don’t know where to go. ———— When i started working, i fell for all their tricks Well at least they told the truth about the carrot and the stick, ———— Their quest is for the dollar, but baby how much is enough, They’re loadin’ up the gravy train as factories close up ———CHORUS——— Their dead hearts dressed in Calvin Klein, the unemployed go home Now they’re Driving but they don’t know where to go. ————— I used to think that if i played along i’de finally get to somewhere, But now i realise that i am already there. ————INSTRUMENTAL———— The things that are so precious , are things you cannot see The moments between loved ones , and all of them are free ———CHORUS——— If cash is king i’de rather be, a pauper on the road Happy driving and still don’t know where to go Yes i’m Driving and i don’t know where to go. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah. ——— Tony Gotto - Slide Guitar, Harmonica & Mandolin
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Let's Fly 03:48
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2) LET’S FLY We’re living here but we’re not really living Each day just bleeds into the next —— We loose all the time that we’re giving To those that don’t deserve our best ——— Come on baby don’t you want to get away I’m not talking ‘bout a holiday Change our life and start a world brand new - Darling ——CHORUS—— Let’s Fly — Anywhere away from here Fly —Through the clouds and disappear, away —— You and i work all gods hours And never seem to get ahead —— We only pass each other in the shower You do your shift, i go to bed -------- Well i don’t want to turn around in ten years time A wasted life is all we find Let’s live a life that we are meant to live- Darling —— CHORUS—— Let’s Fly — Kissing in a swimming pool Fly— The sun is hot, as we break the rules —— The beach is calling us, we’ll make it work somehow A tropical retreat, The sand beneath our feet The future is all ours so let’s go now -Darling —— INSTRUMENTAL—— Well i’m not crazy baby can’t you see I want you to run away with me Fall in love again like when we were young - Darling ——CHORUS—— Let’s Fly — Floating in a swimming pool Fly — Miles away from all these fools Let’s Fly— Anywhere away from here Fly— Through the clouds, come on baby let’s disappear Away. ———— Kelvin Fleming - Lead Guitar, Tony Gotto - Slide Guitar & harmonies on 2nd Bridge
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Cry 04:31
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3) CRY (Cry ,You Know That You’re safe here.) Don’t you know, that the sky will not fall, The world will not end as you go through it all. ——— I think he, has now done it this time, No more going back, let’s draw the line. ——— The writing’s always on the wall but sometimes we just don’t see, I like the fact when things go bad, you come to visit me. ———CHORUS ——— So CRY - he’s never worth your tears CRY - your cup of tea is here. ——————— You deserve, so much more than he gives, He can’t control the way you live. ——— I hope you, finally realise, It isn’t love if he makes you cry. ——— He doesn’t have to touch you , to leave you with a scar. He chips away a little every day ’til you don’t know who you are. ———CHORUS——— So CRY - and wash away your fears, CRY - you know that you’re safe here ———— I have loved you all these years though you never really knew, But i’ll let my feelings slide, ‘cos i know it’s not the time, to lay more troubles onto you, woah woah ——————- INSTRUMENTAL ———————— It takes a certain strength to swim against the rising tide. But just be true with what you do , and then you’ll find your pride, ———CHORUS——— So CRY - and let your tears fall down, CRY - that’s where the truth is found, Go on and CRY - He’s never worth your tears, Come on baby CRY, You know that you ,are always safe, right here. ———— Tony Gotto - Lead Guitar & Harmonica.
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Spare Some Change? 04:50
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4) SPARE SOME CHANGE ? Can i ask a question, When you’re walking down the street, And somebody is homeless, do you give or look away ? We are all conditioned, to keep a little bit of distance, “They’re only gonna buy drugs”, is what we learn to say. —————— How can we carry on While seeing what is wrong It’s time to make a stand. ———CHORUS——— Can you spare some change ? Have you got the strength to help them up again? Can you spare some change? The time has come for us to help ease all the pain, why should it be so strange? ————— It’s an endless struggle, The battle still continues, If not more today, as all the years gone by, But now the ball is rolling, there is no other choice now Judgement day is coming, there are things to rectify, ————— Well something’s going on The weak become the strong The tide is slowly turning. ———CHORUS——— Can you spare some change ? Kind hearts never make the same mistake again. Can you spare some change? All the rules we live by now cannot remain, we can’t go on the same. ————— When you reach out your hand, You become a better man, You know that in your heart of hearts it’s true. A little twist of fate, and that is all it takes. Remember brother it could easily be you. ———INSTRUMENTAL——— Let’s open up our eyes And see through all the lies The future is before us ———CHORUS——— Can you spare some change? Kind hearts never make the same mistake again. Can you spare some change ? Have you got the strength to help them up again? Tell me Can you spare some change? Can i ask a question, Do you give or look away? ———— Tony Gotto - Harmonica & Lead Guitar
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Bottom Of The Barrel 04:06
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5) BOTTOM OF THE BARREL Well how do people sleep at night, with all they say and do. Politicians always try, to hide the truth from you —— They all march on a crooked Quest, ’Cos nobody wants to be their very best We only get what we let them give, Accountability is not the way they live ———CHORUS——— So we’re living in the Bottom of the Barrel now, The way we got here well i don’t know how It doesn’t look good from where i stand We search all day for an honest man They’re hard to find as the cash rolls in But that’s when all the fun begins The game is us and they play for free The Bottom of the Barrel is all we see - Yep. —————— We give ‘em way to much respect, You can’t buy style and grace Why do we want to be like them, Their lives are a disgrace —— They move the money, Shift the blame , All off shore in another name Sell your soul Mr, make the pitch, There’s a reason why they call them the filthy rich ———CHORUS——— So we’re living in the Bottom of the Barrel now The way we got here well i’ll tell you how We let ‘em get away with all their crimes And every single one of us does the time The cash just keeps on pouring in But that won’t wash away their sins They’re quick to ask us to forgive But the Bottom of the Barrel is where we live —— Kids today need some heroes, But the bar’s been set so low low low low — Instrumental — They don’t remember , we can’t forget ,Still nobody wants to wipe the debt The one percent don’t want us free, There’s money to be made from poverty ———CHORUS——— So we’re living in the Bottom of the Barrel now We gotta get out but i don’t know how We don’t want anybody left behind When it comes down to it we’re all one kind So raise the bar and lift our hearts Chasing all the dollars keeps us apart Let’s restore some dignity So the Bottom of the Barrel is just a memory. Yeah Yeah. Paul Gadsby - Bass Guitar, Kelvin Flemming - Lead Guitar Tony Gotto - Harmonica
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It's Not The Way 04:22
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6) IT’S NOT THE WAY I know a girl with a heart of gold, she tries to take things lightly,
 Full of life and love so bold, her smile shines so brightly,
 But her brain won’t let her rest, it tries to undermine all her very best, All the work done at the gym but nothing’s really happening ———
 As her thoughts just chip away, a little tiny bit each day, 
 Can’t she see that she’s already there, ———CHORUS———
 It’s not the way she wants to be, But her mind won’t set her free, Years of self doubt start to take their toll,
 It’s not the way she planned her world, such a doubtful little girl,
 If she’d reject the cruel things that she’s told.
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 I know a guy with a lovely wife, his whole life seems so flawless,
 He is quick to give advice and thinks the world is lawless,
 He’s become so paranoid there’s nothing in this town for him to enjoy, To many years of worrying, he’s stuck and nothing’s happening ———
 If he stopped to take a breath, he’d be grateful for the rest, Maybe then he’d change his point of view, ———CHORUS———
 It’s not the way he wants to be, But his mind won’t set him free, He’s got a loving heart so much to give,
 It’s not the way he planned his life, he is frightened by the strife
 I hope he sees that it’s no way to live
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 The only certain thing in life is that everything is changing,
 A little tenderness is all we need,
 The only thing that i can do with my thoughts is rearrange them,
 We all struggle every day to be free, including me. 
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 If we all just had a rest and focused on our very best, we would see what living’s really for,
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 It’s not the way we want to be, But our minds can set us free,
 All the self doubt should be thrown away,
 All of us deserve a world, where we’re proud and all unfurled. Maybe is will happen one sweet day
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 I know a girl with a heart of gold, She tries to take things lightly. ——— Kelvin Flemming - Lead guitar and 5 String Bass Guitar.
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Your Way Home 04:02
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7) YOUR WAY HOME Wherever you are bound, Wherever you may roam. One road will bring you back, Back to your happy home, We’ll never hold you up, From what you must explore But if it gets too much ————————— You know that there’s a light, That’s flickering at night So you can always find ———CHORUS——— Your Way Home, Your Way Home Your journey ends when you wake up and you’re home. ———— The place where we begin, Is where we all return So don’t forget your past, And all the things you’ll learn We hope that you find love, And that it’s kind and warm But don’t be scared to call ————————— If lovers break your heart, And tear your world apart, The driver always knows, ——— CHORUS——— Your Way Home , Your Way Home Your journey ends when you wake up and you’re home ——— — I’m waiting here outside, And all the gangs beside me Until you come rolling down the road, We’ll raise our glasses high, We will surprise you We will revive you, And keep you safe and warm When you come home, Yeah yeah yeah yeah ———Instrumental——— The party won’t begin, ‘Till you come rolling in And you have finally found ———CHORUS——— Your Way Home, Your Way Home Your journey ends when you wake up and Your journey ends when you wake up yes Your journey ends when you wake up and you’re Home, Yeah Yeah ————— Kelvin Flemming - Lead Guitar and 5 string Bass Rodger Delfos - Lap Steel Guitar
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I Don't Know Why 03:48
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8) I DON’T KNOW WHY Well everybody’s got a little doubt, I’m just trying now to work it out. I don’t see the things you see in me, But i don’t feel the need to disagree. —— Everything’s changing now, It’s up side down, But since I’ve met you dear, Here’s what, i’ve found ———CHORUS——— I don’t know why i love you but i do, i do. I don’t know why i need you, but i do baby yes i do. —————————— Something about you that i can’t resist Way more powerful than your kiss I can’t give you all the things you need, But i will try if you stick with me. —— My mind is racing now, It won’t slow down, It keeps me up at night But here’s what, I’ve found ——CHORUS—— I don’t know why i love you but i do, i do. I don’t know why i need you, but i do baby yes i do ——— You say “Boy come on in the water’s nice and warm” So here i go again falling yeah yeah yeah. ——— ( Instrumental ) If i start sinking now, I’m going down, I hope you rescue me ‘Cos here’s what i’ve found ——— I don’t know why i love you but i do, i do I don’t know why i need you, but i do baby yes i do, I don’t know why i love you but i do baby yes i do, I don’t know why i need you but i do, Oh i do baby yes i do. ——— Tony Gotto - Lead Guitar
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Digging A Hole 04:03
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9) DIGGING A HOLE Have you ever been in a Hole, That you can’t see the top of ? Well come take a look at mine. I don’t know how it started , I must have kicked the soil, And it got deeper over time. ——— It’s full of all the things, That take away my wings, At times i feel i’m falling down ——CHORUS—— Everybody’s Digging A Hole, They all start off so small I think mine’s getting so much bigger now I try to keep it all in, But the walls keep crumbling I’m just not sure now how to start again. ————— The hurtful words we say The times we let them down Can never be undone The lessons i must learn, As all the bridges burn I study ‘em one by one ——— I push the pain deep down, Hidden underground So i don’t have to feel it now. ——CHORUS—— Everybody’s Digging A Hole, They all start off so small I think mine’s getting so much bigger now I try to keep it all in, But the walls keep crumbling I’m just not sure now how to start again. ———— Everybody wants to know, I just say i’m doing fine I put on a happy face, And start my climb —— Instrumental —— I hope one day i’ll win ,So i can use my wings, And leave these darker days far behin ——CHORUS—— Everybody’s Digging A Hole , They all start off so small I think mine’s getting so much bigger now I try hard to keep it all in But the walls keep crumbling I think i’ll fill it in and start again. ————— Tony Gotto -Piano,Lead Guitar. Paul Gadsby - Bass Guitar and all harmonies with Barry.
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Nobody But You 03:02
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10) NOBODY BUT YOU Come on baby just let’s go, Why do ya gotta be so slow There’s a Big Band ready to blow for Nobody But You. Come on baby hit the heights, Forget about your working life, I really wanna swing tonight with Nobody But You. ------ You’ve got me steaming honey Like a little Choo Choo train And i’m rolling down the rails Back into your arms again. This is what i’m living for, One kiss and then a little more ‘Cos i’m happy when i hit the floor with Nobody But You ( Instrumental ) Well when i don’t see ya baby I get damed depressed Then my heart melts away When i see you in that black dress Oh Come on darlin’ don’t say no, We’ll fly down to Mexico And i’ll take it nice and slow with Nobody But You. ( Instrumental ) Well you’ve got me jumping’ baby Right out of my skin ‘Cos i just can’t wait until I see you start to swing. Oh let’s turn it upside down, I really wanna hit this town And show off to everyone around with Nobody But You, Nobody But You, No one else will ever do. I wanna Laugh and Dance And kiss and Hug Wake up with Nobody But You. ———— All performances by Barry Michael
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One Us 03:39
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11) ONE US All the little pieces of our hearts Float down like glitter from the sky The wind it carries them for miles and miles Until they settle here, between you and i. ———— There are forces at play, that we never see Some say it is destiny. ———CHORUS——— There’s a reason that the earth just gently floats around the sun Though they’re seperate they are held together in the sky as one One heart, One soul, One kiss, One Us. ———— How come you are here with me? How did i end up with you? There seems to be no rhyme or reason For the way our lives work out, but i’m glad that they do. ———— I cannot explain, the joy that we feel I know that you know it’s real. ———CHORUS——— There’s a reason that the earth just gently floats around the sun Though they’re seperate they are held together in the sky as one One heart, One soul, One kiss, One Us. ———— We’re all connected by the things we cannot see It doesn’t end with death but flows on endlessly ———INSTRUMENTAL——— Just look to the sky, the answers are there Everyone’s everywhere. ———CHORUS——— There’s a reason that the fish are all supported by the sea They are tied together like the way that you are tied to me. There’s a reason that the earth just gently floats around the sun Though they’re separate they are held together in the sky as one One heart, One soul, One love, One us Oh Oh Oh Oh One Us Yeah Yeah Yeah One Us Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh One Us. __________ All performances by Barry Michael
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Belong 04:06
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12) BELONG There’s a place I can go, That protects me from the world i know, When life’s bad or good, I always feel I’m understood. ——— They are there to always guide me, Whether i am right or wrong They’re a crazy bunch of diamonds, And i love that we sing the same song. ———chorus——— The best of life is always here, Everyone together when we’re in top gear, We are laughing loud and strong, This is the place where i Belong. ———— As we drift through the years, All the ties that bind us keep us near, Whether down the street or far away, I just called to see if you’re okay. ——— There’s an undertow of drama, At times hidden by the smiles, And i know that we’re not perfect, But our love stretches out for miles. ———chorus——— I love the chaos, all of the jokes, Whoever talks loudest gets heard the most, When the wind starts blowing strong, This is the place where i Belong. ———— Some are not with us anymore So hold the ones that you adore, a little closer, ———instrumental——— All the photos don’t do justice, To the fun that we’ve all had, I know they can be a handful, Yes i know, they are totally mad, ———chorus——— I love the chaos every day, I wouldn’t want to have it any other way. The best of life is always here, We climb all the mountains and we persevere, These are my people loud and strong, This is the place we all Belong. —————— Kelvin Fleming -Lead Guitar & 5 String Bass
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Table For Two 05:05
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13) TABLE FOR TWO Well baby who is right, and who is wrong ? It doesn’t matter anymore now you’re so strong. I wish that i , could be like you And write it off as just the things life puts us through. ——— All the mistakes that i have made i wish i could go back and undo, ‘cos it’s true. ———CHORUS——— Oh no matter where you go, No matter what you do Deep inside my heart, there’ll always be a part With a Table For Two. ———— When i’m alone, i think of you And replay all the scenes that you and i passed through. I’m haunted by, your lovely ghost But i don’t mind because it always keeps us close. ——— Now all the roads i travel down Are filled with memories of you, and it’s true. ———CHORUS——— Oh no matter where you go, No matter what you do Deep inside my heart, there’ll always be a part With A Table For Two ——— But too much time has passed, with nothing left to ask And everything unsaid. The letters are returned, the court room is adjourned Now we’re beyond repair. ———INSTRUMENTAL ——— Well baby who is right, and who is wrong? It doesn’t matter anymore now you’re so strong ———CHORUS——— No matter where you go, No matter what you do Deep inside my heart, there’ll always be a part With A Table For two A Table For Two, A Table For Two. ——— All performances by Barry Michael

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Based in Melbourne Australia, Singer/Songwriter, Barry Michael is proud to announce the release of his fourth album,“Let’s Fly”
He has been fortunate to have some of Melbourne’s finest musicians help create this album.
These include the multi instrumentalist Tony Gotto,
Kelvin Flemming (Guitars of Love/ Glenn Waverley and the Mentone's), Rodger Delfos (The Dead Livers/ The Beatriders) and
Paul Gadsby (Paul Kelly/Men At Work/Colin Hay Band).

This album explores Barry’s observations of the changing world of:
corporate/political corruption - Bottom Of The Barrel,
social compassion - Spare Some Change?,
mental health - Digging A Hole/ It’s Not The Way,
escaping the 9 to 5 - Let’s Fly,
love and family - Your Way Home / Belong.

I hope you enjoy this album as much as i did making it. BM

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released January 7, 2024

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Reviews -Mark Demetrius (Rolling Stone Magazine
“ Barry doesn’t fit into any stylistic pigeonhole; He’s simply a superb singer-songwriter who can probably compose hook lines in his sleep. Like Loudon Wainwright III, he proves he’s no dork precisely by writing about dorkishness, loneliness and inadequacy. ‘Not Think Of You ‘ is a slow painful blues worthy of Billy Holiday, thats saying something” ... more

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