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Known Entity Greatest Hits

by Phankl

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1.
Chai Tea 02:51
Chai Tea I’ll see you soon, but not too soon And in my heart that doesn’t mean that I don’t love you I’ve seen that face, I rest my case Cause in the skies I can’t clear the clouds above you Try some chai tea with lemon, please I’ll be okay Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo Try some chai tea with lemon, please I’ll be okay Try some chai tea with lemon, please I’ll be okay Some honey would be nice, maybe try it on ice Anything to chase this mood away I’ll see you soon, but not too soon And in my heart that doesn’t mean that I don’t love you So get that cup, and fill it up I will tell you all a story like the Bijou Try some chai tea with lemon, please I’ll be okay Try some chai tea with lemon, please I’ll be okay I’ll be okay I’ll be okay I’ll be okay
2.
Known Entity 03:55
Known Entity In the height of our might we delight and goodnight to you And in spite of your fright you stay tight and it's right for you Downtown, hey now, everyone is there, you know it's Show time, hey now, breaking off in pairs, you know she's Center stage, hey now, with the perfect hair, come on You know who it is Media darling formed overnight I'm a known entity Flash in the pan in the bright spotlight I'm a known entity Like the finest of wine the design will align for you The sign will define that the times will be kind to you Downtown, hey now, everyone is there, you know it's Show time, hey now, breaking off in pairs, you know he's Center stage, hey now, doesn't give a care, come on You know who it is Media darling formed overnight I'm a known entity Flash in the pan in the bright spotlight I'm a known entity I am no stranger, I am no stranger I am no stranger, I am no stranger Downtown, hey now, everyone's on cynic, 'til we’re Up there, hey now, putting on a clinic, now they Just stare, hey now, when the song is finished They know who we are Media darling formed overnight I'm a known entity Flash in the pan in the bright spotlight I'm a known entity I am no stranger, I'm a Known Entity I am no stranger, I'm a Known Entity I am no stranger, I'm a Known Entity I am no stranger, I'm a Known Entity
3.
Too Loud 03:21
Too Loud Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden You’re too loud, You’re too loud You’re too loud for me Baby, now, baby why’re you shouting for Turn it up one more, turn it up one more I can’t win in this loudness war Turn it up one more, turn it up one more, saying Don’t you know You’re too loud, You’re too loud You’re too loud for me Baby, oh, baby why’d you pump that gain? Turn it up one more, turn it up one more Your axe sounds like a hurricane Turn it up one more, turn it up one more Don’t you know You’re too loud, You’re too loud You’re too loud for me Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden Baby, now, baby what’s it all about? Turn it up one more, turn it up one more I can’t hear and my voice gave out Turn it up one more, turn it up one more Don’t you know Don’t you know You’re too loud, You’re too loud You’re too loud for me You’re too loud, You’re too loud You’re too loud for me Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden, Doo Yodden
4.
Legend 03:33
Legend The legend is told of the man on the hill He kept pushing that rock with all of his will He gathered his strength without hint of a doubt And he never gave up, the time just ran out The legend is gone, the legend is gone, all gone The legend is gone, but his legend, his legend lives on The story is shared, a heroine of old Who was facing the wrath of a multitude cold With her back to the wall, face to the skies She planted her feet, and looked them all the in the eyes The legend is gone, the legend is gone, all gone The legend is gone, but her legend, her legend lives on Legends keep giving when hope is a dying art Told to the living, memories that never depart A dear friend of mine, world coming apart Determined to hold on to his thankful heart He said, “I’ve had such blessings, and I have them still.” No, he never forgot, and I never will The legend is gone, the legend is gone, all gone The legend is gone, but his legend, his legend lives on
5.
Work with Me 04:24
Work with Me One can struggle, two can tango, you know this my friend Worked this angle far too long, just to see it end Visionary, dignitary, someone has to bend Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and nothing to defend (Come on) Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen You may have your own agenda, things that you believe Yes, I have my own desires, things I just won’t leave Genuinely and sincerely, nothing up my sleeve Taken with a grain of sodium, I'm not that naïve Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen It takes a long, long time to build up trust And just one moment to muck it up Things may not get too much lower, So come on over, be my four leaf clover and Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen It takes a long, long time to build up trust And just one moment to muck it up Things may not get too much lower, So come on over, be my four leaf clover and Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen Work with me, work with me Let's make this happen Let's make this happen (Repeat)
6.
One Way Conversation Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I thought of you as a friend La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah La dee dah I heard seven peals of thunder, I saw seven worlds of wonder I’ve got seven seven reasons for not going under No, the cannon fire won’t reach me, as the sycophants beseech me To take cover from the ordinary struggles of the day But if life is empty promises on unforgiving lips An endless opportunity right at your fingertips If they can’t get you on the map, I know someone who will The hounds are getting closer on the hill Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I thought of you as a friend La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah La dee dah I’m not a minister of seasons, not a collared man of ease and Not a feather to be blown about by every passing breeze Now I do believe your warning in the breaking of the morning But they bring me no more shelter from the struggles of the day If I can’t keep you satisfied, well, I don’t know who will An endless opportunity that no one can fulfill And when life presents a dish that only ends with broken teeth The hounds are closing in on the heath Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I thought of you as a friend La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah La dee dah Ah - Ah If I can’t keep you satisfied, well, I don’t know who will Endless opportunities that no one can fulfill And when life presents a dish that only ends with broken teeth The hounds are closing in on the heath Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I thought of you as a friend La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I thought of you as a friend La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation, oh-oh-oh La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah Another one way conversation I never know how it ends La la la la dah dee day, La la la la dah dee dah La dee day, La dee dah
7.
One Mistake Away – Original words by Andy Priebe One Mistake Away, whoa-oh-oh Run, hide, laugh, cry One Mistake Away One Mistake Away Yeah, the consequence is coming Whoa-oh-oh Yeah, the consequence is coming Laugh, run, hide, cry One Mistake Away You push that rock, baby, up the hill, Then just that once you lose your grip. The devil laughs with a little thrill, He knew one day you'd lose your grip. One Mistake Away, whoa-oh-oh Run, hide, laugh, cry One Mistake Away You dig that hole, honey, nice and deep, And then the sides come caving in. Who's gonna care? Your sweat was cheap, Think this is something you can win? One Mistake Away, whoa-oh-oh Run, hide, laugh, cry One Mistake Away The Fates and Furies have their minds made up, Maybe tomorrow, perhaps today. They'll spill the wine that filled your cup, We're all just one mistake away. The Fates and Furies have rolled the dice, It's not for you or me to say. The time will come for you to pay their price, We're all just one mistake away. Buy a ticket on a leaking ship, Find new ways to kill the pain. Either way, could be a fatal trip, So one more time I'll explain: One Mistake Away, whoa-oh-oh Run, hide, laugh, cry One Mistake Away One Mistake Away, whoa-oh-oh Laugh, run, hide, cry One Mistake Away One Mistake Away Yeah, the consequence is coming One Mistake Away Yeah, the consequence is coming One Mistake Away Yeah, the consequence is coming One Mistake Away
8.
I Don’t Remember Scene two, Act one Sleeping Beauty waiting for the prodigal son Burning daylight Whatcha gonna do with the rest of your life? I don’t remember, I don’t remember Background acting Waiting for an expert to arrive on scene Mumbling aimless How this one will end is anyone's guess I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember all the things I said And all the promises, What goes on in my head? I don't remember the color, the shape, the feel... I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember, I don’t remember Shut in, sad shape Cleopatra asking me to peel her a grape First love, last kiss Nothing lasts forever and that includes this I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember all the things I said And all the promises, What goes on in my head? I don't remember the color, the shape, the feel... I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember, I don’t remember I don’t remember, I don’t remember, ooo-oo
9.
Big Man 04:10
Big Man My, what big shoes you are filling Mind is weak, the flesh is willing You’re not the only one who’s got no tomorrow You’re not the only one taking a stand You’re not the only one to buy, rent and borrow You’re not the only one who wants to be a Big Man One step chart count, heading upward Two steps back, but moving forward You’re not the only one who's telling a story You’re not the only one who’s got big plans You’re not the only one gunning for glory You’re not the only one who wants to be a Big Man Toss out a line, stop on a dime Rhythm and rhyme, have a good time Strike up a pose, ribbons and bows Everyone knows You want to be the Big, Big Man He’s got it going on He’s got it going on He’s got it going on You know he’s the one who’s got it going on He’s got it going on He’s got it going on He’s got it going on You know he’s the one who’s got it going on You’re not the only one who's telling a story You’re not the only one who’s got big plans You’re not the only one gunning for glory You’re not the only one who wants to be a Big Man Toss out a line, stop on a dime Rhythm and rhyme, have a good time Strike up a pose, ribbons and bows Everyone knows You want to be the Big, Big Man Big, Big Man Big, Big Man
10.
Exception to the Rule I want to be tested I want to be tamed I want to be adopted I want to be claimed I want to be cryptic I want to be a pain I want to be easy I want to be plain to you and free from all life's other ties or am I wasting my time? I want to be open I want to be a cave I want to be captive I want to be a slave to you and know that somehow we'll be fine or am I wasting my time? Yeah, there's so many people still wandering all the time Am I the exception? So many clinging to a sterile, feral mind The exception to the rule I want to be cryptic I want to be a pain I want to be easy I want to be plain to you and free from all life's other ties or am I wasting my time? So many people saying Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah Am I the exception? So many people crying Wah, wah, wah, wah The exception to the rule So many people saying Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah Am I the exception? So many people crying Wah, wah, wah, wah The exception to the rule So many people, the exception (repeat) To the rule
11.
Meant to Be 03:07
Meant to Be With your sassy socks and windblown hair Walk around like you're on a dare Oh darling, this was meant to be Crossing arms and swaying hips One more whisper on your lips Oh darling, darling, this was meant to be Hopeless, yes, I've seen hopeless and weightless, I've felt that, too Hopeless, yes, I've seen hopeless and weightless, I've felt that, too With your sassy socks and windblown hair Walk around like you're on a dare Oh darling, this was meant to be Crossing arms and swaying hips One more whisper on your lips Oh darling, darling, darling this was meant to be Oh darling, darling, darling this was meant to be Oh darling, darling, darling this was meant to be
12.
Fixed 02:32
Fixed Fixed, Fixed on the road ahead Fixed, fixed though you’re feeling dead Fixed, fixed like wagon wheel So many songs about broken things Fixed, Fixed as the hammer falls, Fixed, fixed as we build this wall Fixed, fixed like wagon wheel So many songs about broken lives I know this life can be a heavy load And I grow weary of fighting the good fight, finding a word that rhymes But you know it doesn’t matter if I’m fixed or I’m broken I hit the road and hold out for better times Fixed, Fixed on a point in space Fixed, fixed as you win the race Fixed, fixed like wagon wheel So many songs about broken dreams Fixed, Fixed on a point in space
13.
Future Happy Memories Pose for me my darling, come on, show the real you The camera may not love you, dear, but you know I do Blinking eyes and moving arms are far beyond my skill All I want is for you to stand still Oh, I have a picture of you in mind and on my wall Yeah, we’ve got an 8x10, and a dozen wallet size, what’s all this then? You know I think I’ll fight it until I realize These are future happy memories You won’t be satisfied until I smile Focus, flash and aperture, and all things resolute There is so much more to this than just point and shoot Be a dear, and stand right here, I’ve got the perfect view Just a couple more and we’ll be through Oh, I have a picture of you in mind and on my wall Yeah, we’ve got an 8x10, and a dozen wallet size, what’s all this then? You know I think I’ll fight it until I realize These are future happy memories You won’t be satisfied until I smile And you get that look on your face, saying just do it my way Oh, I have a picture of you in mind and on my wall Yeah, we’ve got an 8x10, and a dozen wallet size, what’s all this then? You know I think I’ll fight it until I realize These are future happy memories You won’t be satisfied until I smile Come on smile What’s all this then? You know I think I’ll fight it until I realize These are future happy memories These are future happy memories These are future happy memories You won’t be satisfied until I smile
14.
Run the Path You’re On Some pretty grim words the doctor said Reality rears its ugly head Everything stops, and time goes missing And all of your friends are going out of their heads Some of them acting like you're already dead So you say, "Hey, come on. Listen." You want to know what you can do, I'll tell you Mind what you have, live for today And run the path you're on Cherish the past, let come what may But run the path you're on The path you’re on There’s tests and treatments, nurses and docs Some days are gold, some a bag of rocks And all you want to do, is stop thinking One step forward on the road ahead Then two steps back, as is often said So I guess, it’s Fair Dinkum Just a down under way to say it’s true, you’ve got to Mind what you have, live for today And run the path you’re on Cherish the past, let come what may But run the path you’re on The path you’re on When all you’ve given and left behind Finally gives you some peace of mind In a timeline not of your choosing Now maybe there really is something more When we go knocking on that final door But until then just keep moving Toward the moments we have in sight, won’t you Mind what you have, live for today And run the path you’re on Cherish the past, let come what may But run the path you’re on The path you’re on Do, do,do (etc..) The path you’re on

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The songs are the Greatest Hits of a fictional 1970's folk rock band, Known Entity, as performed by Phankl.

The songs are featured in the fiction book "Known Entity: An Unauthorized History." With the exception of the demo tracks (Tracks 15 and 16) the songs on this album are in order of appearance in the book.

The book is available in paperback and ebook format from Amazon, and in audiobook format from Audible.com

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released March 1, 2018

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