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1.
Can you feel me within you? Do you recognize me? My body's gone, that is true It's hard to touch what you can't see In your heart a sun so bright That is shining through the night A spring that will never dry Words that will never lie Can you feel me within you? Do you recognize me? I cannot hold you in my arms I'm no longer here But memories will keep you warm Chase away the fear I'll always be by your side Just think of me when it rains Be kind to you my lovely child Take good care of your pain Can you feel me within you? Do you recognize me?
2.
Within 04:25
I could spend my whole life running after a ghost I could spend my whole life waiting for God knows what Playing a part that sounds so fake in a play that will never be played I could spend my whole life lying to myself While the answer lies within me I could spend my whole life digging someone else's ground I could spend my whole life loving the wrong one Hoping for a better future instead of living the moment I could spend my whole life lying to myself While the answer lies within me You could spend your whole life dreaming yourself away You could spend your whole life ignoring your own voice Working as hard as you can at destroying your soul You could spend your whole life lying to yourself While the answer lies within you
3.
You 03:20
No I can't be the only one Searching for love under the sun There must be someone looking for me No idea where she could be Just need a woman I could hold Through the winters when it gets cold There are moments I feel blue Thinking that girl she could've been you She could've been you Does that girl in my dreams exist Such a beauty you can't resist Don't wanna sit here waiting for Bloody luck to knock on my door One day I know we will meet That day for sure I'll fall at your feet And it might sound too good to be true But that girl she could've been you She could've been you You may say it's a silly song Let me explain I won't be long Don't know how the story ends Are you my lover or just a friend? Look at you, you're so pretty I should ask you to marry me Probably the best thing to do 'cause that girl, she could be you She could be you
4.
I'm in a good mood The sun is out It's such a beautiful day Feeling good The summer's here Love is in the air I love birds, how they sing Children running, laughing when they're playing And for you, forever you There is nothing I wouldn't do I'm in a good mood The sun is out It's such a beautiful day Feeling good The summer's here Love is in the air Here comes the cat, gliding through Tall grass, walking along with you You're the one I adore You're the present I've been waiting for I'm in a good mood The sun is out It's such a beautiful day Feeling good The summer's here Love is in the air
5.
I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday I'm sitting here in the sun Singing along with the birds Not much going on Three chords and a few words I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday Now the leaves they are falling They're covering the ground Soon I know I'll be leaving Nothing's lost, nothing's found I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday We'll meet again my friend Where the path becomes the goal No beginning, no end One heart, one soul I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday We believe we know it all Yet we can't help but feeling small Nothing to prove, no need to fight No one's wrong, no one's right I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday I'm traveling off the beaten track Can only do it my own way There is no coming back No tomorrow, no yesterday No tomorrow, no yesterday No tomorrow, no yesterday ...
6.
Afraid of the rain Afraid of the sun Afraid to starve And afraid to shine Afraid of myself And afraid of you Afraid to lose Afraid to love Today I woke up And fear Fear was gone Afraid of the sea Afraid of the sky Afraid to go And afraid to die Afraid of your eyes And afraid of your voice Afraid to see Afraid to hear Today I woke up And fear Fear was gone I am sorry If love does not Come out of me So easily Love is something I never knew Love is something New
7.
Not For Sale 05:43
So much pain And so little gain Confusion Corruption So much greed And mouths to feed Starvation Speculation It's time to wake up Time to stand up Before we lose faith In the human race We need to share Water, land and air They're not for sale Like the wind in my sail We're not for sale We're not for sale We're not for sale Not for sale Not for sale In a world of despair Often so unfair Let's get together To make it better We haven't tried it all yet Is that all we can get ? Let's start a new trip On a brand new ship Fueled by love What we truly are made of We deserve a piece Of that joy and peace We need to share Water, land and air They're not for sale Like the wind in my sail We're not for sale We're not for sale We're not for sale Not for sale Not for sale Humanity Living peaceful and free Making one With the bird and the tree We're not for sale ...
8.
Here And Now 04:43
All you have to do is follow your heart Get deep inside of you where you will find Peace of mind Peace of mind Well you've been trying so hard to do Whatever it takes to get accepted The more you tried, the more you've been rejected You can't find outside what's not inside of you And all you have to do is follow your heart Get deep inside of you where you will find Peace of mind Peace of mind Look around, you have arrived There's no need to rush, nowhere to go Enjoy this moment that's all you have It's alright if sometimes you feel so low And all you have to do is follow your heart Get deep inside of you where you will find Peace of mind Peace of mind You have arrived Here and now
9.
Love 03:55
Love is the only thing we need The secret weapon in these times Of war and greed Make love our aim That's the way to win the game of life To stop the strife To build a better home For us For love is just Like a cradlesong A voice we trust The universal tongue You don't have to search the entire world Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl It's not a fantasy We can live in harmony You and me For love is a precious call Rings out for all As we sail the seven seas The sun is shining down on each of us As far as I can see Whether rich, poor, young or old Black or white A sinner, a saint We all live by its light On earth For love is just Like a cradlesong A voice we trust The universal tongue You don't have to search the entire world Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl It's not a fantasy We can live in harmony You and me For love is a precious call Rings out for all For love is just Like a cradlesong A voice we trust The universal tongue You don't have to search the entire world Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl It's not a fantasy We can live in harmony You and me You and me
10.
All that time wasted worrying About every little thing I could find It's not too late for changing And leave the regrets behind To live in the here and now Is something we all can do Everyday I bow To the earth I walk with you Just like we need all the seasons Spring, summer, fall and winter We're here for a reason Let's try to remember How to breathe, how to smile In complete serenity Make peace with the child The child we used to be Yes you've got all the fancy stuff Yet you feel so empty 'cause more is never enough Often less can be plenty Be careful of what you think That's the world you'll create Between us there's a link Let's make it love rather than hate Just like we need all the seasons Spring, summer, fall and winter We're here for a reason Let's try to remember How to breathe, how to smile In complete serenity Make peace with the child The child we used to be
11.
And I Hope 04:48
You're acting so cheap You don't even try You behave like a sheep Waiting for the day you die Can't you see You could walk a lighter way I love you That's all there is to say And I hope one day Yes I hope one day We'll understand each other And I hope one day We'll understand What's going on In our lives Well you think you're so deep But your life is a lie Wake up! You're asleep It's time to learn how to fly Can't you see You could walk a lighter way I love you That's all there is to say And I hope one day Yes I hope one day We'll understand each other And I hope one day We'll understand What's going on In our lives Oh my love won't you help me please I can't handle all this on my own Ain't no good to keep So much beauty inside Get ready for that giant leap Come on! Don't be shy! Can't you see You could walk a lighter way I love you That's all there is to say And I hope one day Yes I hope one day We'll understand each other And I hope one day We'll understand What's going on In our lives
12.
Before We Go 04:18
We're not as strong as it seems Losing direction as we focus on goals That's not what we pictured in our dreams As we were kids, still part of the whole Each of us we've got something to do Down on earth, you for me, me for you Could be a long time before we know What we are here for before we go We have been trained to compete And then we learned how to lie We don't mind stepping on other people's feet But when we come home we break down and cry Each of us we've got something to do Down on earth, you for me, me for you Could be a long time before we know What we are here for before we go We could spend a lifetime running away From our true nature going astray We've gotta go through so much pain And if we lose faith it'll drive us insane Each of us we've got something to do Down on earth, you for me, me for you Could be a long time before we know What we are here for before we go
13.
Home 04:51
Man and woman, friend or foe In this hugeness where do you wanna go ? Stop this thundering at your life Don't get involved in all that strife You are not alone Deep in your heart you found a home You are not alone The universe is your home A cypress standing tall on a hill By a lake so quiet and still A blackbird on a country road Reminds you of a tale once told You are not alone Deep in your heart you found a home You are not alone The universe is your home Breathing in, breathing out You're alive, it doesn't make any doubt The whole sky above Is telling you to love

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released January 1, 2019

All songs written by Alex Shelter except "Home" (Lyrics: Alex Shelter / James Coquelle - Music: Alex Shelter)
and "Love" (Lyrics: Alex Shelter / Michelle Noteboom - Music: Alex Shelter)

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Shelter in 2017 in BG Studio - Bois Gérard, France
Except "And I Hope" recorded by Alex Shelter, Christophe Minck and Steve Argüelles in 2011 in Paris, France
"Love" recorded and mixed in various locations in 2004 and 2018, mastered by Alex Shelter in 2018 in Vaux-en-Beaujolais, France
"Do You Recognize Me" recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Shelter in 2018 in Vaux-en-Beaujolais, France

Alex Shelter: vocals, whistling, guitars, bass, shaman drum, floor tom, tibetan bowls, wurlitzer, synths, sampled strings, vibraphone, glockenspiel and a little one finger piano on "You"

Alexandre Delaoutre: piano, drums and percussions

Damien Rinaldi: flute on "Before We Go"
Ayla Vitale-Magat: vocals on "The Child We Used To Be"
Ana Salejan: backing vocals on "The Child We Used To Be"

Steve Argüelles: drums and bongos on "And I Hope"
Valérie Belinga: backing vocals on "And I Hope"
Marie-Jeanne Séréro: string arrangements on "And I Hope"
Christophe "Disco" Minck: bass, rhodes, clavinet, moog, percussions, cuica and harp on "And I Hope"

Lucien Chatin: drums on "Love"
Mystery Man: bass on "Love"
Patrice Rabillé: piano on "Love"

Photo: Christine Blanchet - Artwork: Frédéric Armand de Broca

Contact: alexshelter@gmail.com - facebook.com/alexshelter

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