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Good Sense and Safety
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good sense and safety (words & music by salim nourallah)
when I was a kid my dad taught me the rules of life
yeah, when I was a kid my dad taught me these rules of life
he said, “son, number one…GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
he said, “son, number one…always use GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
when I was a boy my father said these rules of life
that's right
yeah, when I was a boy my father told the rules of life
he said, “son, number one…GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
he said, “son, number one…always use GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
avoid danger at all cost
GOOD SENSE and SAFETY
avoid risk at all cost
always use GOOD SENSE and SAFETY
follow the rules, polish your shoes, do your homework, go to school
follow the rules, polish your shoes, do your homework, go to school
do what your told, do what your told
never ask questions
do what your told, do what your told
he said, “son, number one…GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
he said, “son, number one…always use GOOD SENSE and SAFETY”
avoid danger at all cost
GOOD SENSE and SAFETY
avoid risk at all cost
always use GOOD SENSE and SAFETY
follow the rules, polish your shoes, do your homework, go to school
follow the rules, polish your shoes, do your homework, go to school
do what your told, do what your told
yeah, never ask questions
do what your told
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I've Got a Job!
02:58
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i’ve got a job! (words by gaines greer & salim nourallah; music by salim nourallah)
when i was a boy my Grandma said
i think you’d make a good shoe salesman…”
i was thinking an Astronaut
so i’m pretty sure i undershot
now i’ve got a desk, a cubicle
a parking pass but the lot’s always full
instant oatmeal at 6am
sitting on the freeway in traffic again
don’t have a girl
don’t have much fun
i can’t remember my last vacation
i don’t work out
i don’t sleep in
can’t even stay awake past ten
i’ve got a job!
i’ve got a job!
so i’ve bought some pants with pleats in front
i like to wear ‘em with my blue button ups
my boss tells me that my work’s alright
but we’re not promoting anyone at this time
i try to talk to the new receptionist
work up the nerve to ask her to breakfast
but someone sent her flowers yesterday
i’m pretty sure she doesn’t like me anyway
i don’t eat right
why should i try?
frozen dinners are just fine
don’t see my friends
there’s never time
i’m always beat on Friday night
i’ve got a job!
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Donut Shop
02:35
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donut shop (words by salim nourallah & nicholas altobelli; music by nicholas altobelli)
i got a job i even bought a car
i cut my hair and sold all my guitars
i've dropped some weight and started working out
so why don’t you love me like you used to?
i told my mom you were the only one
i told my drinking buddy, Billy, “i’m done!”
i’m eating vegan, reading lots of books
so why don’t you love me like you used to?
you were the girl for me i was your man
now i'm living in a world that i don’t understand
i’d of never guessed, i’d of never guessed
that you'd cross me off your list
i thought i saw you in a donut shop
was it you i spotted at the bus stop?
i smiled and waved but your eyes stayed so blank
yeah, why don’t you love me like you used to?
when we were younger we would watch the stars
not wonder if we’d ever fall apart
i’d of never guessed, i’d of never guessed
that it’d ever come to this
you were the girl for me i was your man
now i'm living in a world that i don’t understand
i’d of never guessed, i’d of never guessed
that you'd cross me off your list
i haven’t heard from you since God knows when
i hope you haven’t found a new boyfriend
so would you like to have a picnic then go to the zoo?
'cause i think you could love me like you used to
i think you could love me like you used to
why don't you love me like you used to?
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Dreamsong
03:14
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dreamsong (words & music by salim nourallah)
warm breeze on the back of my neck
tall trees swaying from the deck
blue seas and we're headed West in a dreamsong
my baby smiles as she's coming to me
she takes my hand and i'm 17
it's just as good as i thought it would be in this dreamsong
island sand hot beneath my feet
she whispers softly inviting me
to a place i can only see in this dreamsong
follow signs taking us away
no shoes on, it's a holiday
no blues, everything's okay in this dreamsong
no way that i'll ever go home
i'll stay in the bath alone
long naps and i've got no phone in this dreamsong
taxi cab radio is on
turn the dial and they're playing my song
the driver smiles as he sings along and we're LONG GONE
slow hours walking on the beach
her fingers beckon just out of reach
her hand in mine now it all feels complete in this dreamsong
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Salim Nourallah Dallas, Texas
Salim Nourallah is a recording artist, producer, Happiness Records founder, and Texas indie music fixture. His 2018 release, Somewhere South of Sane, is a 21-song double LP. Popmatters recently wrote, "Nourallah manages both to surprise and to continue doing exactly what he's always done: turn a reflective life and a focus on family into unforgettable art." ... more
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