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Making Memories

by Merilyn Steele

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Making Memories 03:31
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MAKING MEMORIES ©M.Steele Today is a memory in 10 years down the track A day we’ll remember with fondness looking back I’d like to make today a memory with you So shake your ass and fill your glass Let’s make a party for two! Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Oh, oh making memories Make memories now It’s nice to sit and reminisce about the good old days But truth be told, we’re makin’ gold Right here and now today Instead of sittin’ round living in the past Make some plans and live for now And make new memories last! C’mon Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Oh, oh making memories Make memories now Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Yeah yeah making memories Make memories now Life’s for living till the end so why are you stopping now? Try new things, explore the world Just get out and about Let’s go out to a show or to a restaurant A dinner cruise, the theatre too Anywhere you want! Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Oh, oh making memories Make memories now Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Yeah yeah making memories Make memories now Life is short, I’m gonna milk it till the end I’m here for a good time not a long time, my friend! There’s many things that I’d revive And bring back from the past But let’s live life While we can And make today a blast! Come on Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Oh, oh making memories Make memories now Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Yeah yeah making memories Make memories now Hey, hey let’s make memories Make memories now Yeah yeah making memories Make memories now!
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If I Could (2023) 03:19
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IF I COULD © Merilyn Steele You, perfect as you are yeah You, could be my knight in armour You, your smile is like sunshine I just wanna know what it’d be like CHORUS: If I could have you It’d be the icing on the cake If I could have you It won’t be a day too late If I could have you It would be the silver linin’ If I could have you. You, crumble my defences You, light up all my senses You, I’d like to know you better I just wanna know what it’d be like CHORUS: If I could have you It’d be the icing on the cake If I could have you It won’t be a day too late If I could have you It would be the silver linin’ If I could have you. Solo I just wanna know what it’d be like… You, you’re everything I’ve wanted You, there’s nothing I would alter You, if only I could show you I think we could really hit it off CHORUS: If I could have you It’d be the icing on the cake If I could have you It won’t be a day too late If I could have you It would be the silver linin’ If I could have you. If I could have you It’d be the icing on the cake If I could have you I would never need to stray If I could have you It would be the silver linin’ If I could have you. If I could have you If I could have you If I could.
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Things Ain't Always (What They Seem) 04:12
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Things Ain’t Always (What They Seem) ©Merilyn Steele Things ain’t always what they seem Does darkness lurk behind that smile? Is there a mask that you present Only to the world outside? Such a perfect family Least from here that’s what it looks like But who knows what lies within Behind closed doors, late at night. CHORUS: Things ain’t always what they seem Things ain’t always what they seem Don’t take for granted what you see Cause things ain’t always what they seem With an enviable career Everybody wants to be you You’re so loved by all your peers But you can’t see their admiration Some would say you have it all And are held in high esteem What makes you throw it all away, caution to the wind At the end of the day? CHORUS: Cause things ain’t always what they seem Things ain’t always what they seem Don’t take for granted what you see Cause things ain’t always what they seem Solo Never showing what lies beneath The murkiness of the inside Must be hard to hide it all And bear the pain . . . . for the sake of pride….. CHORUS: Things ain’t always what they seem Things ain’t always what they seem Don’t take for granted what you see Cause things ain’t always what they seem No, Things ain’t always what they seem Things ain’t always what they seem Don’t take for granted what you see Cause things ain’t always what they seem Don’t take for granted what you see Cause things ain’t always what they seem
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Kinder (Be The Love) 04:34
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KINDER (BE THE LOVE) ©M. Steele Everybody’s hurting Everybody’s bleeding Everybody’s feeling pain at some time So be a little kinder Hug a little harder Reach out and share a smile Chorus 1: Don’t be so fast to judge or quick to criticise Cause what’s ugly can be beautiful In someone else’s eyes Just be a little kinder Smile a little longer And be the love they need (be the love they need) So check in on a neighbour Call upon an old friend Maybe they need to see a kind face Have a conversation Share a cup of coffee You may just be someone’s saving grace Chorus 1: Don’t be so fast to judge or quick to criticise Cause what’s ugly can be beautiful In someone else’s eyes Just be a little kinder (kinder) Smile a little longer (longer) And be the love they need (be the love they need) Everyone has secrets Everyone has regrets We all have a hidden past Nobody is perfect Nobody is worthless Have a heart and empathise Chorus 2: Don’t be so fast to judge or quick to criticise You don’t know the circumstance That led to their demise Just be a little kinder (kinder) Smile a little longer (longer) And be the love they need Just be a little kinder (kinder) Hug a little harder (harder) And be the love they need Be the love they need Be the love they need Be the love they need Just be the love they need
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Diamonds & Dust 04:32
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DIAMONDS & DUST ©M.Steele Love is like a precious diamond A gemstone in the rough It needs work to keep it shining To make it bright enough You showed me a world of treasures I drowned in the fairy tale You doused me in your gold dust But just as soon took it away I gave, you took Heart broke, you looked the other way I gave you diamonds You gave me dust Whatever I gave you Wasn’t enough Not enough to hold you Or make you want to stay But I don’t want your diamonds anyway Many times I reached out for you You just turned me away So afraid to show your feelings In case you looked weak or lame I’ve never felt so elated Or so confused at the same time I’ve never known anything like this I know you never will be mine I gave, you took Heart broke, you looked the other way I gave you diamonds You gave me dust Whatever I gave you Wasn’t enough Not enough to hold you Or make you want to stay But I don’t want your diamonds anyway Bridge: What kind of person Throws away a jewel? What kind of person Are you? I gave you diamonds You gave me dust Whatever I gave you Wasn’t enough Not enough to hold you Or make you want to stay But I don’t want your diamonds anyway! Now I don’t want your diamonds I don’t need your diamonds I don’t want your diamonds anyway!
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I Deserve This 04:05
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I DESERVE THIS ©Merilyn Steele I’d be healthy if I wasn’t so sick I’d be switched on if I wasn’t so thick I’d be generous if I wasn’t so mean I’d be intelligent if I wasn’t so green Trying to figure how to win your advances Kidding myself I had any kind of chances I’d be glamorous if I wasn’t so plain I’d be organised if I wasn’t so lame I’d be mild if I wasn’t intense I’d be decisive if I wasn’t on the fence If it appears that I’m so cold hearted It’s only ‘cause now I’m so God damned guarded! CHORUS: And I deserve this Everybody needs to be loved I deserve this I’ve been waiting so long You can’t take that away from me I, I…. I deserve this I’d be stronger if I wasn’t so weak I’d be happy if life wasn’t so bleak I’d run a marathon If I wasn’t in pain I’d be confident if it wasn’t all in vain Tellin' myself there’ll be a silver lining Waiting for the day when I come out shining! CHORUS: And I deserve this (I deserve this) Everybody needs to be loved I deserve this (I deserve this) I’ve been waiting for so long You can’t take that away from me I, I…. I deserve this BRIDGE: There’s no saving us now (no saving us now) There’s no saving us now I’ve got my mind made up I’d be hopeful if it wasn’t so grim But I’m thankful for everything And I deserve this CHORUS: I deserve this Everybody needs to be loved I deserve this (I deserve this) I’ve been waiting for so lo o ong You can’t take that away from me I, I…. I deserve this (I deserve this) So why do you think it’s so wrong? I deserve this (I deserve this) I’ve been waiting so lo o ong You can’t take that away from me I, I…. I deserve this (I deserve this) And you can’t take that away from me I, I…. I deserve this I deserve this (I deserve this) I deserve this I deserve this
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I Wish 04:10
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I WISH ©M. Steele I wish I didn’t love you like I do It would make my life easier To get through And I wish I had answers To all the questions that keep filling my head But there’s only more questions instead I wish I didn’t want you the way I do When you don’t feel a thing for me And never will And I don’t remember Ever feeling that bad in my heart and head And I never want to feel that bad again Chorus: Why can’t I break free? I just can’t breathe Why can’t you tell me the truth? The reason you won’t be with me I’m glad I don’t need you Like you think I do ‘Cause you just don’t deserve me Do you? Do you think I’ve forgotten All the things you did and said? And no, I don’t want to be your friend Chorus: Why can’t I break free? I just can’t breathe Why can’t you tell me the truth? The reason you won’t be with me Time makes me stronger To resist you To replace this purgatory you put me through And I wish I had answers To all the questions that keep filling my head But there’s only more questions instead. Chorus: Why can’t I break free? I just can’t breathe Why can’t you tell me the truth? The reason you won’t be with me I wish I didn’t love you…
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My White Shadow 03:08
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My White Shadow ©M. Steele I come home from a hard day You greet me in your special way I wake up from a bad dream You’re right there to love and comfort me You know exactly how I’m feeling When I don’t know myself No one else can lift my spirits Like you, no one else CHORUS: Your love is unconditional Your loyalty undeniable My one and only True best friend Our bond is so unbreakable You bring joy to all who meet you I’m so proud to be seen with you You’re always ready for adventure And a walk in the park Your appetite is insatiable And you sure love to bark! CHORUS: Your love is unconditional (unconditional) Your loyalty undeniable (undeniable) My one and only True best friend Our bond is so unbreakable (so unbreakable) (Solo) Your eyes impossibly big and brown And your smile couldn’t possibly make me frown They call you my white little shadow My “mini me” I say you’re an angel on earth Put here for me, ‘cause CHORUS: Your love is unconditional (unconditional) Your loyalty undeniable (undeniable) My one and only True best friend Our bond is so unshakeable (so unshakeable) CHORUS: Your love is unconditional (unconditional) Your loyalty indescribable (indescribable) My one and only True best friend… Our bond is so unbreakable
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Days Like This 03:35
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DAYS LIKE THIS © M. Steele Sun is dancing on the water Flowers blooming on the trees I feel the change in the weather Cooling down from summer heat Days like this I’m filled with happiness Loving the wonders of life Days like this I’m full of thankfulness It’s so good to be alive On days like this Taking pleasure in the simple Feel the snow against my cheek Know I won’t be here forever I’m making/taking time now/out just for me Days like this I’m filled with happiness Loving the wonders of life Days like this I’m full of thankfulness It’s so good to be alive On days like this Our love is stronger than a mountain And it’s purer than the stream I cherish our time spent together A greater love could never be I’m trying not to sweat the small stuff Life’s too short for all we know I’ve held on so long to my anger Now it’s time to let it go Days like this I’m filled with happiness Loving the wonders of life Days like this I’m full of thankfulness It’s so good to be alive Days like this I’m filled with happiness Loving the wonders of life Days like this I’m full of thankfulness It’s so good to be alive On days like this
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Position Vacant (P.S. Must Love Dogs) 03:49
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POSITION VACANT (P.S. Must Love Dogs) ©M.Steele Position vacant for a man He must be kind and caring Should be financially secure And preferably not too hairy (“not too hairy”) Good sense of humour’s desirable You must be fit and healthy Loyal, honest and adventurous And not be obsessed with selfies (“obsessed with selfies”) CHORUS 1: If you think you qualify Please apply within If successful you’ll be notified You can then begin P.S. must love dogs (“must love dogs”) Appreciates good food and wine And the finer things of life No smokers, drugs or addicts please And must be over your ex-wife (“your ex-wife”) You should be gainfully employed Can travel if you’re able A handyman around the house And must be mentally stable (“mentally stable”) CHORUS 1: If you think you qualify Please apply within If successful you’ll be notified You can then begin P.S. must love dogs (“must love dogs”) SOLO If such a man really does exist Somewhere in the world Please direct him immediately to this Single lonely girl (“lonely girl”) Chorus 2: I know it seems a lot to ask but I Feel I have the right Requesting all these qualities In the man I’ll have for life, so Chorus 1: If you think you qualify Please apply within If successful you’ll be notified You can then begin P.S. Must love dogs Must love dogs Must love dogs Must love – woof!

about

This album and the songs it contains are reflections of the life journey I have been on these last few years.

Some are dark, heartbroken, angry and confused but there are also ones of hope, love, joy and humour which has thankfully prevailed.

There is even a song for dog lovers (My White Shadow) dedicated to my 12 year old pooch Gizmo for the joy he brings me.

There are songs of betrayal, grief and loss, including a fitting tribute to Glen Hannah who did my artwork on the Bring It back album.

There is also a fun, cheeky song to end with in my search for a new partner after the loss of my own after 26 years.

Four songs off this album were nominated as semi-finalists in the 2024 Tamworth Songwriters Assn awards;
'If I Could'
'Kinder (Be The Love)'
'Diamonds and Dust'
'Days Like This'

I hope you enjoy the changing colours of the songs and moods. Best have a tissue handy!

credits

released April 5, 2024

All music and lyrics by Merilyn Steele
Produced, mixed and mastered by Michael Carpenter @the House Studio Sydney
Merilyn Steele - Lead vocals, acoustic & electric rythm guitars, mandolin, harmony vocals
Michael Carpenter - Drums, bass, keyboards/piano, Electric lead & other guitar parts, harmony vocals
Photography by Mahdi@Snappr
Artwork by Michael Carpenter

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