“LAY IT ALL DOWN”

CREDITS

THE SOUNDS:
Produced and Engineered by Howard Willing. 

Recorded at East West, Sunset Sound, LA West and more
Mixed by Howard Willing at The Bear's Lair.
Mastered by Robert Vosgien at Capitol Mastering

THE SONGS: 
All songs performed by Katie Cole
Track 7. Perfomed by Katie Cole & Kris Kristofferson

All songs written by Katie Cole except

2. written by Katie Cole/Pete Sallis/Kris Bergsnes
4. written by Katie Cole/ Billy Dawson/ Cathy Majeski
6. written by Katie Cole/ Sam Brooker
8. written by Katie Cole/Keaton Simons

ARTWORK by Dan Marter, PHOTOS by Chris Anthony

THE PLAYERS:
Drums: Aaron Sterling, Victor Indrizzo
Bass: Sean Hurley, Joseph Karnes, Chris Chaney
Guitar: Tim Pierce, Lyle Workman
Acoustic Guitar: Katie Cole
Keys: Zac rae, Katie Cole, Roger Manning
Vocals: Katie Cole

Background Vocals: Katie Cole, Natalie Warner, Cal Campbell, Shannon Campbell, Matt Reyes, Howard Willing

Programming: Bon Harris

LYRICS

Hearts Don’t Bend

You put me in a suitcase, to follow your lead

Nice and neat, but I could barely breathe

I came for the view but I was in the dark

You held me 'til I nearly fell apart

So I opened up and jumped out before it got too late,

but I gotta say, gotta say

Didn't anybody tell you that's more than I could take

Didn't anybody mention that Hearts don't bend, they break.

Put my heart in a jar, to try to keep it safe

Was trapped inside no way to escape.

Held your ear to the glass and shook me all around

I called your name, you didn't hear the sound

So I smashed through to exit and finally ran away,

I just gotta say, gotta say

Didn't anybody tell you that's more than I could take

Didn't anybody mention that Hearts don't bend, they break.

You squeezed me and tried to fit me in your pocket

If it's love you want, then don't you know you got it

Don't fold me to hold me, I'm not made of paper.

So long I'll be, Seeing u later

Didn't anybody tell you that's more than I could take

Didn't anybody mention that Hearts don't bend, they break. they break.

Didn't anybody tell you that's more than I could take

Didn't anybody mention that Hearts don't bend, they break.

Hearts don't bend, they break.

Not Who You Say

You fought the bulls in Barcelona, drilled for oil in Oklahoma,

Surfed your way through California. Ain't that cool.

You climbed the mountains 'round the world, dug for gold and swam for pearls,

now all you want is just one girl to give your heart to.

You must think I'm a fool.

Coz I know how you play the game.

Takes more than words to pull my chain.

Don't even try to steal my heart.

I hate to cut you down to size,

the truth is right there in your lies.

Go on and play the part you're

Not Who You Say you are.

So keep on coming onto me.  Dropping names but honestly.

You think I'll get what you promised me? Yeah, Alright.

Maybe one day, but not tonight.

Coz I know how you play the game.

Takes more than words to pull my chain.

Don't even try to steal my heart.

I hate to cut you down to size,

the truth is right there in your lies.

Go on and play the part you're

Not Who You Say you are.

You're just  a poser. Your act is over.

How's this for closure. Goodbye.

Coz I know how you play the game.

Takes more than words to pull my chain.

Don't even try to steal my heart.

I hate to cut you down to size,

the truth is right there in your lies.

Go on and play the part you're

Not Who You Say you are.

Coz I know how you play the game.

Takes more than words to pull my chain.

Don't even try to steal my heart.

I hate to cut you down to size,

the truth is right there in your lies.

Go on and play the part you're

Not Who You Say you are.

You're not who you say you are.

Lay it all Down

She wears your heart upon her crown, forgets that it is fragile

A jewel to add to all the rest, like you're replaceable

You don't know very well, I never introduced myself

It might be forward of me, but I know what you need

Lay it all down, throws your hands up and surrender

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, wave the white flag and surrender.

Coz I wanna be with you

She thinks that life is a stage , she's putting on a big show

White lies in a grand parade, you watch her from the front row

But coloured lights just leave u blind, I'm sitting here if you'd take the time

To beat my heart like a drum, and say that I'm the one

Lay it all down, throws your hands up and surrender

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, wave the white flag and surrender.

Coz I wanna be with you

Don't you see that it's me and I'm over the edge this time.

She don't care and I want to be there now I got you in my sight

Lay it all down, throws your hands up and surrender

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, wave the white flag and surrender.

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, throws your hands up and surrender

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, lay yourself back and surrender.

Coz I wanna be with you

Lay it all down, wave the white flag and surrender.

Crash Landing

 I'm running every red light.

I just drive straight through

No, It wont be a pretty sight.

This much I can tell you

Foot to the pedal is never is fast enough

I'm sure I'll hit the wall, this is how I fall in love

Crash landing,

I don't understand it

This is so not like I planned it                    

But I'm crash landing

Mark an X there on your floor

That I can see from here

Bless me with signal,

Make it crystal clear

No matter what you're thinking, it wont change how I feel

You probably wont catch me I'm praying that you will

Crash landing,

I don't understand it

This is so not like I planned it                    

But I'm crash landing

Falling head first, down to the earth from the sky

This a blur, maybe this time I'll fly

Crash landing,

I don't understand it

This is so not like I planned it                    

But I'm crash landing, Oh

Crash Landing

I don't understand it,

I just drive straight through

(We started a) Fire

Your hands 'round my waist, It's an unknown world

I will take your name, Be your only girl

We're walking on water, But it's heating up inside

Trying to put the flames out, Coz we set something alight

I don't wanna stop before we started

But this is bigger than you and I

Slow it down before it burns out

We started, we started a fire, we started a fire.

Wearing your tshirt, In this waking dream

But I'm thinking right now, You'd look better on me

The Blaze taking over, Heart's like a shooting star

I can't say where it's going, Tonight we are what we are

I don't wanna stop before we started

But this is bigger than you and I

Slow it down before it burns out

We started a fire

I don't wanna wait a single moment

take a breath while the flames subside

slow it down before it burns out

We started, we started a fire

I pray it rains, and the sky will open up, temper the flame

I'm seeing sparks fly when I look into your eyes

I don't wanna stop before we started

But this is bigger than you and I

Slow it down before it burns out

We started a fire

I don't wanna wait a single moment

take a breath while the flames subside

slow it down before it burns out

We started, we started a fire

I Can’t Wait

Last plane boarding I'm sitting by the window

I'd get some sleep but it's so hard you know

At the carousel and suddenly a breakthrough

I know the three words I would say to you

When I open up my mouth to speak it, speak

it is everything I want. Can you see it?

I cant wait to tell you that I'm crazy  

What can I say, that's how you made me

I can't wait to tell you I love the way

You say my name, I can't wait

na na na..

Setting sun, your eyes, waitin' for a green light

The touch of your hand gives me butterflies

Kiss me for the first time,  take me somewhere brand new

The sun comes up I'm lying next to you

World is spinning so fast I cant take it, take

The beating of my heart says we can make it.

I cant wait to tell you that I'm crazy

What can I say, that's how you made me

I can't wait to tell you I love the way

You say my name, I can't wait

Who would have known, it was you all along

This time I am sure that I know what I want

I waited so long to say that we belong

I cant wait to tell you that I'm crazy

What can I say, that's how you made me

I can't wait to tell you I love the way

You say my name, I can't wait

I cant wait to tell you that I'm crazy

What can I say, that's how you made me

I can't wait to tell you I love the way

You say my name, I can't wait

na na na... ooh I can't wait

Penelope

Old boots kick up the dust in this lonely town

Trying to shake the past that’s been following me around

When I look into the mirror, no matter how I try

There’s still dirt on my face, from making you cry

Coz I took a ride to Texas with some friends of old

Working hard to strike it lucky, bring back my weight in gold

With enough green in my pocket to the Kansas borderline

On my way home to you, I changed my mind

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need

So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands

Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see

I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back

And Penelope you deserve much better than that

From the Colorado River up to the Northwest trail

I got me to Portland with a dream to set sail

Although you’re on the East coast waiting for my call now

I’d pick up the phone, but I’d be letting you down

I couldn’t find my sea legs, it was much too cold to bear

In Montana, worked the railroad for beer and hotel fare

Said I’d meet you at the station on the 25th of May

And I’m sure you were there, but I didn’t board the train

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need

So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands

Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see

I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back

And Penelope you deserve much better than that

Penelope, I still love you my friend

But I don’t know what I will say if I see you again

Penelope, I just need some time

One day I’ll come back to you, I hope you’re doing just fine

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need

So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands

Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see

I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back

And Penelope you deserve much better than that 

Save You The Trouble

Do you ever question yourself?

When it comes to you I need some help

I know that you've been hoping for rain

but this storm won't leave you the same

I'm breaking, and you can't save me

that's why i say goodbye before you leave

Tell me this isn't love, this isn't right

you don't need me in your life

trying to save you the trouble this time

No it's Not what you think, it's not black and white

Get out while you're still alive

I'm trying to save you the trouble this time

You start the fire then you get burnt

so take back the love that I cant return

I'm breaking, and you can't save me

that's why i say goodbye before you leave

Tell me this isn't love, this isn't right

you don't need me in your life

trying to save you the trouble this time

No it's Not what you think, it's not black and white

Get out while you're still alive

I'm trying to save you the trouble this time

coz I'm the mess you don't need

And we both know you're better off without me

Tell me this isn't love, this isn't right

you don't need me in your life

trying to save you the trouble this times

No it's Not what you think, it's not black and white

Get out while you're still alive

I'm trying to save you the trouble this time

trying to save you the trouble this time

trying to save you the trouble tonight

Jaded

When all you said was let's wait a minute

Speed up the pace coz I can't deal with it

There I go reading between the lines

like we're running out of time

You tell me you love me, i hear you say don't

You held my hand, I only feel you letting go, oh

Coz I'm Jaded, My heart's a little Jaded.

I hope that you can save it, I'm a little Jaded from you

Turn the key, you open up the front door

With groceries that you place down on the floor

But I'm sure your thinking how much would fit inside

Your suitcase as you're leaving us behind

You kiss my cheek, I try not to forget

You'll break my heart, you just haven't done it yet

Coz I'm Jaded, My heart's a little Jaded.

I hope that you can save it, I'm a little Jaded from you

Broken promises laid upon the floor

My heart Is bruised I come back for more

Can't blame you for what you haven't done

When I feel safe and warm - that's when I will run

Coz I'm Jaded, My heart's a little Jaded.

I hope that you can save it,

That's what you made it, coz I'm Jaded, from you

Walk On

Seems however tall I feel,

I am so small, my dreams are always out of reach

I breathe, the pressure burdens me

And all I must do, so I start with my two feet

And take a step, followed by the next

Into tomorrow, I’ll take it slow

For every one, there’s a thousand gone before

All of the laughter and the tears make it worth it all

If there’s a stop in the road, my soul will go beyond

My will is strong, and I’ll walk on, I’ll walk on

When the dawn begins to fade

Suddenly blind and I’m praying for the light

Again, it’s raining down on me

My faith is shaken and I don’t know what is right

I turn to see just where I have been

How far I’ve come, then I see the sun

For every one, there’s a thousand gone before

All of the laughter and the tears make it worth it all

If there’s a stop in the road, my soul will go beyond

My will is strong, and I’ll walk on, I’ll walk on

And take a step, followed by the next

Into tomorrow, I’ll take it slow

For every one, there’s a thousand gone before

All of the laughter and the tears make it worth it all

If there’s a stop in the road, my soul will go beyond

My will is strong, and I’ll walk on, I’ll walk on

Candlelight

You've been to hell and returned

I know you didn't send a postcard coz it would have got burned

And it's a winding road through the rain when you have no cover

Undoubtedly, your back's against the wall

When the world seems frozen when you're bruised and broken

Like a single grain of sand in the hourglass stalls

Let me try to turn it back around so you don't fall

It's a long way through the night

Let me be your Candlelight, show you everything will be alright

It's so dark outside

I will be your Candlelight and everything will be alright

You've been to Rome and to the Andes

Travelled all across the world but you never found what makes you happy

Well, I could show you the way to see what's in-between, if you come with me

Undeniably don't it make you feel small

When the world seems frozen when your bruised and broken

Like a single grain of sand in the hourglass stalls

Let me try to turn it back around so you don't fall

It's a long way through the night

Let me be your Candlelight, show you everything will be alright

It's so dark outside

I will be your Candlelight and everything will be alright

Looking back down the road you came

A million miles somehow you lost the way

Your heavy heart can now be safe

You don't have to be afraid, anyway coz

It's a long way through the night

Let me be your Candlelight, show you everything will be alright

It's so dark outside

I will be your Candlelight and everything will be alright