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Relentless

by The Nixon Rodeo

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    The Nixon Rodeo 3rd album 'Relentless' available in CD form. With full package and artwork you can receive the album signed by the entire band!
    Songs including:
    Hesitation's an Indication
    Now You Got My Attention
    Scandal
    Back and Forth
    Uncontrollable
    Now or Never
    Keep Me Awake
    Found Me in Team
    Chance to Tell You
    Billie Jean

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2. Raise the Bar Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing The Nixon Rodeo Raise the bar, Raise raise the bar Raise the bar, Raise raise the bar, c’mon Raise the bar, Raise raise the bar You gotta raise, you got to raise the bar And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
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3. Hesitation’s an Indication Verse: Wait, I still don’t like it when you don’t try I mean it’s hard enough just getting by With this constant hesitation, it’s an indication Maybe it’s easier to just forget to think about it I mean it’s pointless, hardly nothing to even doubt it This never comes as a surprise. Yeah! Chorus: Why not take a second to change your direction And leave a lonely road, a lonely road Take it easy, life’s too short, Don’t need no facts to sort It’s better left alone. Better left alone. Verse: Stop thinking life is so bad Cause it’s the only one that you’ll ever have And it fading oh so fast, you better make it last I need to know just what to do to make sense of you We’re going through it every day and then it goes away This always comes as a surprise. Yeah, YEAH! Chorus: Why not take a second to change your direction And leave a lonely road, a lonely road Take it easy, life’s too short, Don’t need no facts to sort It’s better left alone. Better left alone. Solo: Been going down a lonely road, Been going down a lonely road How many times you got to be told, This is getting old Bridge: Hater, hating, you love the hate creating (X4) Chorus: Why not take a second to change your direction And leave a lonely road, a lonely road Take it easy, life’s too short, Don’t need no facts to sort It’s better left alone, Better left alone Better left alone, left alone, better left alone
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4. Now You Got My Attention Intro: Focus is on repeat, enjoy this front row seat Excuse me while I handle this Promise this is something you don’t want to miss Verse: I hear your words so clearly Fact is I think they’re just merely Made up to help you sleep at night Hypocrite thinks he’s always right You only speak behind my back Turn around and you have a panic attack I feel betrayed, Some things you can’t take back (Take it back) Chorus: So where do I begin, When I don’t give in so easily (Just stop strangling me) Oh no, maybe I’m slow, Communication’s something that I know (Let me hang, You’ve got to let me go!) Verse: I wish that I could tell you What comes out your mouth is true Truth is that I would really be lying to you And now we’re still here waiting Understating, illustrating A tragic ending to a fucked up song I hope everybody sings along (Let me go. Let me go!) Chorus: So where do I begin, When I don’t give in so easily (Just stop strangling me) Oh no, maybe I’m slow, Communication’s something that I know (Let me hang, You’ve got to let me go!) Bridge: You’ve got to let me hang, Listen, listen to me This is the end of us, This is the end everything You’ve got to let me hang, Listen, listen to me This is the end of us, This is the end of everything Chorus: So where do I begin,When I don’t give in so easily (Just stop strangling me) Oh no, maybe I’m slow, Communication’s something that I know (Let me hang, You’ve got to let me go!) Outro: You’ve got to let me hang, (That I know), Listen, listen to me (That I know), This is the end of us, (That I know) This is the end of everything
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Scandal 04:53
5. Scandal Verse: Let’s put this all behind us, pretend it was just a mistake The longer you stay, The more you seem to take Somehow you found a way to burn a steel bridge with ease Twist my world, damage goods, then leave as you please Chorus: The broken glass shattered the door slammed shut We are right back in this rut I’ll probably never see you again (X2) Verse: Half way to forever, I waited for your call Ironically it turned out, to be my downfall Chorus: The broken glass shattered the door slammed shut We are right back in this rut (I’ll be home) I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) I tried my hardest, I never gave in But despite my efforts, never let me in I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) Verse: The last chapter of the story where the brother runs and hides The parents are bystanders forced to pick sides I miss the chance for us to change, I’m constantly expressing The phone signals still in range Chorus: The broken glass shattered the door slammed shut We are right back in this rut (I’ll be home) I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) I tried my hardest, I never gave in But despite my efforts, never let me in I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) Bridge: I’ve got no idea what life has in store But maybe we’re different then before Chorus: The broken glass shattered the door slammed shut We are right back in this rut (I’ll be home) I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) I tried my hardest, I never gave in But despite my efforts, never let me in I’ll probably never see you again (even though I want to) (X2) Outro: The one thing that I know, I miss you being around I guess I forgot to let you know This is the end of a story that is already over But now that we’re sober I really wanna see you again But do you wanna see me again? Looks like you were wrong, Somehow I was wrong In the end we both were wrong, But you’ll always be my brother
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6. Back and Forth Verse: I don’t see the answers to the questions we have I wish it was easier than this, If I got to make a wish PreChorus: I’m going back, back and forth Forth and back, back and forth and back again I, I don’t fit in, I probably never will Unless it’s against my will (You don’t know how it feels, but it kills me) Chorus: Unstable and dead in the head Insanity’s being spoonfed Let’s see how much I can take I’ve got so much at stake Post Chorus: I know how much it takes, but I’ll break, I’ll break, I’ll break Verse: I wasn’t you it was me, I had to get away Or watch my world break in two, if I chose to stay PreChorus: I’m going back, back and forth Forth and back, back and forth and back again Awake but oh so tired, I can barely walk I’m thinking I don’t wanna talk (I wanna talk) (Replays in my head, decisions you made Something you never, can take away) Chorus: Unstable and dead in the head Insanity’s being spoonfed Let’s see how much I can take I’ve got so much at stake Post Chorus: My regrets I can never remake My mistakes, my mistakes, my mistakes Bridge: I’ve seen insanity and I’ve looked her in the eye The drama isn’t something you can easily hide from All the people asking you if you are okay But you’re not, you’re not okay But you need to remember that things can change But that is your choice to make Chorus: Unstable and dead in the head Insanity’s being spoonfed Let’s see how much I can take I’ve got so much, I’ve got so much at stake (I know how hard you fake, Try not break, not to break Not to break, break, break!)
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7. Uncontrollable Verse: Don’t look at the guy in the back seat Expecting things to turn out in defeat Can’t be told what to do, Don’t know what I’ve been through Never gonna listen to you (Listen to you) PreChorus: I know that you know, I will compromise But you still got to try Chorus: I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. Take cover, I’m about to explode Verse: Funny thing you thought you’d cut me down to size I’m calling you out on the bull shit lies I was the one that was used But I choose to refuse PreChorus: Act like you’re not trying, Trying to bring me down In other words I won’t let this pass me by. Chorus: I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. Take cover, I’m about to explode Spoken Word: Let me guess you are upset with the decisions that I’ve made What makes you think that you are so damn perfect I never asked for your opinion or for you to watch me So why don’t you keep that in mind while you’re judging my life Bridge: Uncontrolled, Uncontrolled Chorus: Didn’t end up the way that you wanted to see You’re gonna have to kill me to control me I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot I cannot be what you want me to be It just may change, I’ll let you know. Take cover, I’m about to explode
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Now Or Never 03:22
8. Now or Never Verse: I play music strictly for the passion The sure thrill feels like a chain reaction I don’t do this as my career This one goes out to fans that are here The ones who make sure every word I write Is played out loud In a car or a crowd, sing it out loud And always remember Chorus: It’s now or never, now or never tonight It’s not forever so remember this night Verse: Days go by way too fast My memories from the past just won’t last I’m unaware I was upsetting you That’s something that I would never mean to do Chorus: It’s now or never, now or never tonight It’s not forever so remember this night It’s now or never (It’s now or never!) It’s now or never (It’s now or never!) Chorus: It’s now or never, now or never tonight It’s not forever so remember this night Bridge: Do you remember when the world was so small They were falling but we were calling Chorus: It’s now or never, now or never tonight It’s not forever so remember this night So live for the moment As the last day of your life It’s now or never Tonight, Tonight!
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9. Keep Me Awake Verse: You left me on a day, I guess that I was in the way And then it started to progress Which made my life seem meaningless Rest is for the weak, I got a 24/7 streak You told me to move on, at 5 years old that sounded wrong I felt deserted tossed aside, you chose to leave, run and hide I needed to talk to you, but there was nothing that I could do I had no one, no one to turn to Chorus: Can this all be a mistake? Cause I don’t need it Can you help keep me awake? Cause I can beat it I’ve done all that I can take, I hate to close my eyes When I’m scared of sleeping Verse: No anger was content and no idea what it meant The time was moving on and now my sadness was resent Cold and all alone as my father became unknown When I think about it now all that I can do is laugh Because without the aftermath I would have never chose this path I’ve got a son who’s there for me, unlike you I would never leave I’ve got someone, someone to turn to Chorus: Can this all be a mistake? Cause I don’t need it Can you help keep me awake? Cause I can beat it I’ve done all that I can take, I hate to close my eyes When I’m scared of sleeping (X2) Bridge: Black cloud over my head Each night is something I dread Can’t find my peace relief Scared to close my eyes How long can I keep awake Each nightmare takes my breath away Just remember to breath it out, breath it out! Chorus: Can this all be a mistake? Cause I don’t need it Can you help keep me awake? Cause I can beat it I’ve done all that I can take, I hate to close my eyes When I’m scared of sleeping (X2) Too scared, scared to close my eyes (X3) I need your help Too scared, scared to close my eyes Too scared, scared to close my eyes Just remember to breath it out Breath it out!
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10. Found ME In Team Inro: I wish we all could just wake up and stop wasting time Because I for one, am afraid to waste my life Verse: No this is not all you are, No this has all gone on way too far I found your dreams, asleep at the funeral parlor Your words sound weak when you claim you’re trying You’re not busy, You’re just being lazy Tomorrow’s made from all of your persistent procrasting Chorus: I’d rather be underrated, then broken and frustrated You can be so condescending, that’s why they laugh at you It would be nice if you think twice, or even once You throw punches in the dark but never hit the mark Verse: All I want is for you to try and be somebody Wake up! It’s all up to you No excuses, become what you want to It’s not important you succeed but at least you try You can stop being satisfied with scraping by It’s not over, until you say it’s over You got to keep trying if you want to get any closer Chorus: I’d rather be underrated, then broken and frustrated You can be so condescending, that’s why they laugh at you It would be nice if you think twice, or even once You throw punches in the dark but never hit the mark Bridge: I want you to go back to your blueprint Released from glued to a full sprint Because there is only one person standing You or a culprit You are your only limitation Break away from all that holds you back You can choose your fate (X4) (This is your life to live) Choose your fate (You can take control) Choose your fate (This is your life to live) Choose your fate Chorus: I’d rather be underrated, then broken and frustrated You can be so condescending, that’s why they laugh at you It would be nice if you think twice, or even once You throw punches in the dark but never hit the mark Outro: You can choose your fate (X2) Your fate (X3) You can choose your fate (X2) Your fate, (X4) You can choose your…
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11. A Chance To Tell You Verse: I’ve learned to appreciate life And that dreams come true They just don’t happen in the order That you want them to Without putting in the work It’s not worth it in the end If I had one message it would be fight until the end Chorus: The best part about my life Has always been you The smartest thing that I’ve ever did Was making time for you Verse: I never thought about the future, I guess I never thought that it would be Something to look forward to I had to wait and see You changed my life You made me want to reach the top I won’t give in, I won’t give up I will not stop Chorus: The best part about my life Has always been you The smartest thing that I’ve ever did Was making time for you Bridge: I’ve got this chance to tell you And nothing’s in the way I had to make sure that you heard These words I say Chorus: The best part about my life Has always been you The smartest thing that I’ve ever did Was making time for you
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Billie Jean 04:34
12. Billie Jean Verse: She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one Who will dance on the floor in the round She said I am the one who will dance on the floor in the round She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one Who will dance on the floor in the round Bridge: People always told me be careful of what you do And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts And mother always told me be careful of who you love And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth Chorus: Billie Jean is not my lover, She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son, She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son Verse For forty days and forty nights The law was on her side But who can stand when she's in demand Her schemes and plans 'cause we danced on the floor in the round So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice (do think twice.) She told my baby we'd danced 'til three Then she looked at me She showed a photo of a baby crying His eyes looked like mine Go on dance on the floor in the round, baby Bridge: People always told me be careful of what you do And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts She came and stood right by me, Then the smell of sweet perfume This happened much too soon, She called me to her room Chorus: Billie Jean is not my lover, She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son, She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son (Solo) Billie Jean is not my lover (X4) Chorus: Billie Jean is not my lover, She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son, She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son Know what you did, know what you did Know what you did, know what you did Breaking my heart baby, Yeah you're breaking my heart

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released September 1, 2015

Brent Forsyth – Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Ethan Harrison – Drums/Vocals
Josh Crites – Lead Guitar
Travis Singleton – Bass/Drums

Produced by The Nixon Rodeo, Jimmy Hill and Dan Garske
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Amplified Wax Studios
All Music Written and Performed by The Nixon Rodeo*
Lyrics by Brent Forsyth and Ethan Harrison
*’Billie Jean’ Originally Written and Performed by Michael Jackson
Strings and Orchestra written and recorded by Tony Trullijo
Cover Art and Album Design by Ethan Harrison
Promo Photography on Front Lyric Booklet by Ammo Photography
Live Photography on Back Booklet by Katarzyna Cepek Photography

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The Nixon Rodeo Spokane, Washington

The Nixon Rodeo from Spokane, WA. A combinations of all things rock. Our band consist of Brent Forsyth (lead vocals, guitar), Ethan Harrison (drummer, vocals), Shawn Fortney (lead guitar), Gary Gwinn (bass guitar). The Nixon Rodeo has a song and feeling for everyone. Putting intensity, style and heart into each song and performance is what makes a RODEO show! ... more

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