My Life’s Soundtrack - Not The Girl

Move over M.I.! Yeah, the Pyeri boy sure ruled MLS two months back but this time my soundtracks for the month will be taken from the latest album of yet another talented male R & B / Hip-hop / Fuji vocalist who goes by the name Dare Art Alade. One thing I love about him? There is only ONE DAREY, no imitation! Let’s ride as I kick-off this month with his Cobhams Asuquo-assisted Hip-Hop World Awards-nominated single…

Track: Not The Girl (Track 3 from the album unDAREYted)

Artiste: Dare "Da-rey" Art Alade

Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes

[Chorus]

You’re not the girl I used to know

You’re a shadow of yourself

I think I lost you long ago

Like a book that’s left the shelf

I hear the footsteps down the hall

And I know someday that will be you leaving me for good

[Verse 1]

I’ve been sitting here for two straight hours watching you asleep

Wishing I could talk to you

There is no denying we both have emotions running deep

Oh if I could talk to you

‘Cos I’m scared, ‘cos when I try to take your hand you are not there

Even though I see the signs you think I’m just scared

Give me one reason why I should hide my fears

When it’s killing me inside…

[Repeat Chorus]

[Verse 2]

We have been together for so long you seem a part of me

Just how did this all go wrong?

And you say you gave to me your best just to make it work

But just how did this all go wrong?

‘Cos I try, see my eyes are empty from all the tears I cried

Since this perfect love is hardly satisfied

Give me one reason why I should hide my tears

When it’s killing me inside…

[Repeat Chorus]

[Bridge]

Hmm… And if I ever come across a girl like you again

I don’t know if I will let my emotions show

I’ll just look the other way

I don’t care what you might say

‘Cos I’m not so sure how much of this

My poor heart can take

[Repeat Chorus x 3]

Fade…

Lyrics © 2009 Darey Art Alade, Cobhams Asuquo & SOUL Muzik