M.O.C.D. / Michael W. Pierce

Sincere Intentions: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Drums, BV / Chuck Cron: Guitars, Bass, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums

I couldn't wait just to see you when I walked in the room. All my efforts were to please you, they said you left before noon.

Now I stand here empty handed. With a heart on my sleeve. I came here just as you demanded baby. I didn't expect you to leave.

Tell me where I might find you dear. Oh, your intentions are they sincere?

I wouldn't take no for an answer and for that I pay the price. All this tooth and dagger baby, why don't you learn to play nice, nice, nice?

Tell me where I might find you dear. Oh, your intentions are they sincere?

Balance: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, BV / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Drums, Arrangement / Chuck Cron: Guitars, Bass / T. Mark Cousino: Acoustic Guitar

Life only lets you come so far. When do you realize who you are? You face yourself from day to day. Why do you try to run away? There’s really no place you can hide. You fight the demons deep inside. Even the mirror hides your face. You’re somewhere between time and space.

Life has a way to balance the scale. It doesn’t matter if you pass or fail You’re lonely. Oh... You’re lonely. Life’s like a train jumping off of the rails. Like an air-o-plane without a tail. You’re falling Oh...you’re falling

We always search for something more, wait for the balance to restore. We look for some symmetry all in our struggle to be free. Free from the chains that bind our heart. Not really sure just where to start, I’ll just follow where you lead. Maybe it’s my new destiny.

Life has a way to balance the scale. It doesn’t matter if you pass or fail You’re lonely. Oh... You’re lonely. Life’s like a sailboat without a sail. Lost in the wilderness without a trail. You’ll show me Oh...you’ll show me

There’s really no difference here. You’re looking for love to re-appear but it’s not coming.

Life has a way to balance the scale. It doesn’t matter if you pass or fail You’re lonely. Oh... You’re lonely. Life’s like a train jumping off of the rails. Like an air-o-plane without a tail. You’re falling Oh...you’re falling

Can't Hold On: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drums, Arrangement / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys / Jared Delaney: Drums

They say all good things must come to an end. Not really liking this thing we call friends. My hands are slipping and I’m losing my grip. My heart is sinking going down with the ship.

And I can’t Hold On No I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold On I can try, I can try, I can try.

You make a scene every time we get near, now let me make this all perfectly clear. Can’t see the future and there’s no crystal ball. You make wanna run from it all.

And I can’t Hold On No I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold On I can try, I can try, I can try.

Another’s waiting so I have to go. The past is over time is moving so slow. Another day the Sun is on the rise. It’s over baby just look in my eyes.

And I can’t Hold On No I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold On I can try, I can try, I can try.

And I can’t Hold On No I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold On I can try, I can try, I can try

And I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold On. No I can’t Hold on, I can 't hold, I can't hold, I can't hold.

Don't You Listen: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, BV, Guitars / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Drums, Bass, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums

Can you even name it? Would you even claim it for one night? It’s all around you. Glistens on your skin, gives off a light.

Maybe I’m just dreaming In between my thoughts and second sight. I know I should be leaving, caught between what’s wrong and what is right.

Don’t you listen to the world around you. Don’t you worry ‘bout the way I found you baby_ Don’t you take away the only thing that's worth the fight.

You know this feeling we take in stride and hold so dear It keeps us reeling, feels so far away and yet so near.

Don’t you listen (they’re just playing a game) Don’t you listen (it’s just more of the same) Don’t you listen (I’m telling you the truth)

The only thing that's lost is you

Don’t you listen to the world around you. Don’t you worry ‘bout the way I found you baby_ Don’t you take away the only thing that's worth the fight. (x3)

Essence of You: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, BV, Guitars / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Drums, Bass, Arrangement / T. Mark Cousino: Lead Guitar, Bass / Jared Delaney: Drums

That was no accident. The way you stole my heart. A premeditated move right from the very start.

You can claim coincidence

I think it’s just your heart. I Think that’s the very Essence of You.

All through the neighborhood. They say you’re looking good. You cannot help yourself. You say you’re misunderstood.

You can play the victim here

But you're the Vixen dear. I think that’s the very Essence of You.

The quinessential end-all you . I often wonder what you’ll do

You’re sending mixed messages. I’m not sure if no is yes. You claim your perrogitive. Well i’ve got no more to give.

I’m running out of patience dear

You say that’s the way you live. I think that’s the very Essence of You.

I Am Missing You: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, BV, Guitars, Drums / T Joseph Yoakum: BV, Keys, Arrangement / T. Mark Cousino: Bass / Jared Delaney: Drums

Sitting here all alone with nothing but the music on. And I am missing you, Oh I’m missing you

The silence never seems to end. My heart has shut down again, cause I am missing you. I am missing you.

Do you even realize I’m gone? I’ve bared my soul for far too long. Time has come to move on. I’ll see you so long .

The morning’s just days away. All night I just lay awake, cause I am missing you. I am missing you

Do you even realize I’m gone? I’ve bared my soul for far too long. Time has come to move on. I’ll see you so long .

I am missing you. Oh I’m missing you. I am missing you. I am missing you.

I am missing you. Oh I’m missing you.

I am missing you. I’m just missing you.

Run Away: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, Guitars / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums

I wasn’t really listening If the truth be told. I feel there’s something missing and the story’s old.

You keep on mumbling something I can’t quite hear. The sound of desperation pounding in my ear.

Run away while you still can. Run away you’re a wanted man.

You still have feelings for me that you express. You want reciprocation that would be my guess.

Run away while you still can. Run away you’re a wanted man.

oo_ I’m not the one you seek. You don’t get the best of me.

I left you standing on solid ground.

Too Late For Tears: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV, BV, Guitars, Bass / T Joseph Yoakum: BV, Keys, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums / T. Mark Cousino: Harmony Guitars

It’s Too Late For Tears. Although I feel them welling up inside. After all these years, I guess I’ll spend my life just wondering why. Did you really think about it? Can you really live without it? Can’t you please just say what’s on your mind?

It’s Too Late For Tears. Guess so much for going back in time. I’ll face my fears, with friends around and loved ones I’ll be fine. Guess we needed an intervention, now you’ve got my full attention. You didn’t need to poke me in the eye.

Now it’s Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Late for Tears. Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Late for Tears.

Tears fall, tears fall like rain. I can’t get past all the pain.

It’s Too Late For Tears. Ask no questions, I’ll tell you no lies. In the coming years, I guess I’ll do whatever comes to mind. Revive my stamp collection. Maybe take a new direction. Whatever happens I’ll be fine.

Now it’s Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Late for Tears. Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Late for Tears.

Monster Bash Blues: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV / T Joseph Yoakum: BV, Keys, Drums, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums / T. Mark Cousino: BV, Guitars, Bass

I was thinking just the other day. Monster Bash is coming but it’s months away. What to do? What to do?

So I Put in a movie in my VCR. Got drive-in speakers in the back of my car. I’m cool, so cool.

Now we're taking it back old school. Come on all you guys and ghouls we got the Monster Bash Blues.

We meet every summer when the sun goes down. Monster kids all gather from miles around It’s true, so true

Live my life as a 60’s kid. Refuse to grow up and i’m glad I did. How bout you? How bout you?

Now we're taking it back old school. Come on all you guys and ghouls we got the Monster Bash Blues.

You’ve got the Bash Blues. You’ve got the Bash Blues. You’ve got the Bash Blues. You You, You, you, you, Wo hoo.

Set up the screen and the projector too. A monster matinee and spend the day with you. Woo woo, We got the blues

Now me and my girl are about to kiss. She made me scratch my laser-disc. Uncool, We got the blues

You’ve got the Bash Blues. You’ve got the Bash Blues. You’ve got the Bash Blues. You, You, You, you, you

Got the Monster Bash. The Monster Bash Bash blues

When Love Says No: Words & Music by Michael W. Pierce

Michael W. Pierce: LV / T Joseph Yoakum: Keys, Arrangement / Jared Delaney: Drums / T. Mark Cousino: Guitars, Bass / James N. Pierce: Title

I’ll hold you tighter than I ever have. Speak distant words from long ago. Upon your heart there is an epitaph. Whataya do when love says no?

Grass isn’t greener on the other side. Or at least that’s what they say. To see for yourself you took it for a ride. Would have it any other way.

Love Said No, and there’s no one there beside you. Love Said No and your memories unwind you. I feel just like i’m running out of breath, When Love Said No, When Love Said No

You’re looking harder than you ever have. It’s sure not like the days of old. You feel the squeeze of desperations grasp. Whataya do when love says no..

When Love Said No, and there’s no one there to find you. When Love Said No and there's no one there to guide you, heartbreak makes you feel like second best, When Love Said No, When Love Said No

You say true Love you haven’t found it yet. But you haven’t lost your faith. With wild abandon and without regret. Now all you have to do is wait. 'Cause Love Said No

Oh Be careful what you wish for....We both know wishes do come true. Let your heart just break the silence, Bridge the gap..Baby 'Tween me and you. Cause Love Said No...

Pain and heartbreak shows you all its wrath. Fleeting moments come and go. The road to love is on a different path. Whataya do When Love Says No?

When Love Said No and there’s no one there to find you. When Love Said No and there’s no one there to guide you. Heartbreak makes you feel like second best. When Love Said No. When Love Said No

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