Chapter 16

We arrive in Nashville, Luna and I get out of the corvette and Frodo runs over as he was waiting for us to park. I walked them towards the Ryman Auditorium. Couple of minutes later and we're all backstage. Several hours go by and I finally go onstage.

"Hey Nashville! So today I'm gonna be singing some songs that I wrote a while back. I hope you won't mind that I will be singing some pop songs as well as country songs." I say before I get ready to sing.

I take a deep breath and start singing, "What are you willing to lose?

You cover your wounds, but underneath them

A million voices in your head that whisper, "Stop, now"

Another twist of the knife, turn of the screws

It's all in your mind and it's fighting you

Arm yourself, a storm is coming

Well, kid ...

What you gonna do now?

It's your reflection looking back to pull you down

So are you gonna die today or make it out alive?

You gotta conquer the monster in your head and then you'll fly

Fly, Phoenix, fly

It's time for a new empire

Go bury your demons then tear down the ceiling

Phoenix, fly

And now you're playing with matches, come out of the ashes

Underneath you, a million voices in the crowd they're screaming, "Stop, now"

Well let 'em swallow their pride, you're turning the tide to true believers

Got them in the palm of your hand, you're playing God now

What you gonna do now?

It's your reflection looking back to pull you down

So are you gonna die today or make it out alive?

You gotta conquer the monster in your head and then you'll fly

Fly, Phoenix, fly

It's time for a new empire

Go bury your demons then tear down the ceiling

Phoenix, fly." The audience applauds and I smile.

I sing, "From the North to the South

From the East to the West

Lost boys, lost girls

You all know you're the best

Hit the streets, it's your day

Turn it up, now's your chance

It's time to get up on your feet and dance

Whoo

Anybody wanna be like us?

Everybody wanna be like us!

Hey

All the boys from Auradon

And the girls 'cause they know what's up

Huh!

Your life could change today

These streets named after us

Because we paved the way (c'mon)

Everyone come and take your shot

Now's the time, show 'em what you got (ah)

'Cause everyone is gonna get their chance

They said that being from the Isle was bad

Well, it's good to be bad

And we're proof of that

Used to be lost, now we're on the map

Used to steal stacks, now we're giving back

Remember that

It's good to be, bad

If you got pride

Raise your V's up high

Wave 'em wide, side to side

Feel the vibe

It's good to be bad

I wanna see you all rep your block

Hey

Show your pride, let me hear ya shout

We're from the Isle of the Lost! (Yes)

We're here to celebrate

We're here to elevate

If you're down, then make your move

But you best not hesitate

Come on!

Today's the day that you won't forget

The best to come ain't happened yet (ah)

Take a bow, it won't be your last

You're from the Isle if anybody asks (whoo)

It's good to be bad

And we're proof of that

Used to be lost, now we're on the map

Used to steal stacks, now we're giving back

Remember that

It's good to be

Bad

If you got pride

Raise your V's up high

Wave 'em wide, side to side

Feel the vibe

It's good to be bad

They can try to deny our style

But we were born this way

'Cause you can take the VK outta the Isle

But you can't take the Isle out the VK

If you wanna make it hype, not a moment to waste

Make it loud, make it live, make it jump to the bass

Make it what you want, but you'd better make your case

'Cause the Isle makes us and we're reppin' this place

So when I say "V", you say "K"

V-K-V-K

When I say "all", you say "day"

All day, all day

When I say "V", you say "K"

V-K-V-K

When I say "all", you say "day"

All day

Come on

Hey

It's good to be, bad

It's good to be bad

And we're proof of that

Used to be lost, now we're on the map

Used to steal stacks, now we're giving back

Remember that

It's good to be, bad

If you got pride

Raise your V's up high

Wave 'em wide, side to side

Feel the vibe

It's good to be, bad!"

I start to sing again, "My friends don't walk, they run

Skinny dip in rabbit holes for fun

Popping, popping balloons with guns, getting high off helium

We paint white roses red

Each shade from a different person's head

This dream, dream is a killer

Getting drunk with the blue caterpillar

I'm peeling the skin off my face

'Cause I really hate being safe

The normals, they make me afraid

The crazies, they make me feel sane

I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad

The craziest friend that you've ever had

You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone

Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong

Over the bend, entirely bonkers

You like me best when I'm off my rocker

Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed

So what if I'm crazy? The best people are

All the best people are crazy, all the best people are

Where is my prescription?

Doctor, doctor please listen

My brain is scattered

You can be Alice, I'll be the mad hatter

I'm peeling the skin off my face

'Cause I really hate being safe

The normals, they make me afraid

The crazies, they make me feel sane

I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad,

The craziest friend that you've ever had

You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone

Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong

Over the bend, entirely bonkers

You like me best when I'm off my rocker

Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed

So what if I'm crazy? The best people are

You think I'm crazy, you think I'm gone

So what if I'm crazy? All the best people are

And I think you're crazy too, I know you're gone

That's probably the reason that we get along

I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad,

The craziest friend that you've ever had

You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone

Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong

Over the bend, entirely bonkers

You like me best when I'm off my rocker

Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed

So what if I'm crazy? The best people are

All the best people are crazy, all the best people are

All the best people are crazy, all the best people are."

I smirk and sing yet again, "I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

You should've known from the start that it wouldn't last forever

(Ever)

(Hey, hey, hey)

I can't control myself

I feel like someone else

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

There's a mystery inside my head

It was you dripping all in red

Did I hurt you?

Let me make it safe and sound

Can you feel me breathing down your neck?

You're just a perfect little human wreck

But I like you

enough to destroy you, tear you down

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

You should've known from the start that it wouldn't last forever

(Ever)

(Hey, hey, hey)

I can't control myself

I feel like someone else

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

There's a memory inside my head

It feels like a part of me is dead

I should save you

but I want to watch you drown

There's nothing you could say or do

Words mean nothing when your lips so blue

I love you

and now that you're six feet underground

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

You should've known from the start that it wouldn't last forever

(Ever)

(Hey, hey, hey)

I can't control myself

I feel like someone else

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

it's time to spill your guts

And I don't like what I see on the inside

I'm looking at the evidence

This feels like a flawless crime

Did you forget that love was dangerous?

And I feel like I'm, I

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)

You should've known from the start that it wouldn't last forever

(Ever)

(Hey, hey, hey)

I can't control myself

I feel like someone else

I'm gonna break your heart and get away with murder

(Murder)

(Hey, hey, hey)"

I take a deep breath and sing, "I'm so tired of pretending

Where's my happy ending?

I followed all the rules

I drew inside the lines

I never asked for anything that wasn't mine

I waited patiently for my time

But when it finally came

He called her name

And now I feel this overwhelming pain

I mean it's in my veins

I mean it's in my brain

My thoughts are running in a circle like a toy train

I'm kinda like a perfect picture with a broken frame

I know exactly who to blame

I never thought of myself as mean

I always thought that I'd be the queen

And there's no in between

'Cause if I can't have that

Then I would be the leader of the dark

And the bad

Now there's a devil on my shoulder

Where the angels used to be

And he's calling me the queen

Being nice was my pastime

But I've been hurt for the last time

And I won't ever let another person take advantage of me

The anger burns my skin, third-degree

Now my blood's boiling hotter than a fiery sea

There's nobody getting close to me

They're gonna bow to the Evil Queen

Your nightmare's my dream

Just wait until they fall to my wicked schemes

I never thought of myself as mean

I always thought that I'd be the queen

And there's no in between

'Cause if I can't have that

Then I would be the leader of the dark

And the bad

Now there's a devil on my shoulder

Where the angels used to be

And he's calling me the queen of mean (calling me, calling me)

The queen of mean (calling me, calling me)

Something's pulling me

It's so magnetic

My body is moving

Unsure where I'm headed

All of my senses have left me defenseless

This darkness around me

Is promising vengeance

The price that I'm willing to pay is expensive

There's nothing to lose

When you're lonely and friendless

So my only interest is showing this princess

That I am the queen

And my reign will be endless (endless)

I want what I deserve

I want to rule the world

Sit back and watch them learn

It's finally my turn

If they want a villain for a queen

I'm gonna be one like they've never seen

I'll show them what it means

Now that I am that

I will be the ruler of the dark and the bad

'Cause the devil's on my shoulder

Where the angels used to be

And he's calling me the queen of mean (calling me, calling me)

The queen of mean (calling me, calling me)

I want what I deserve!"

I start singing again but this time it's a rap, "Growing up parents got me a guitar

Said you can do anything kid you can go far

You can be the president fireman race cars

The sky's the limit kid so shoot for the stars

So I strummed that guitar everyday

Found a passion for music never went away

I joined a couple bands and played a few shows

Tried to impress the girl in the front row

But soon enough everything starts to change

As you grow up nobody treats you the same

They try take your future and make it real safe

You could be a doctor accountant or something sane

But yo

What ever happened to the sky was the limit?

I fell in love with music never thought it was a gimmick

I worked so hard on every tune and every single lyric

My whole identity dependent on being artistic

Now you want to strip that away? So you feel ok?

Cuz if I make it to the top what does that really say?

That you shouldn't have given up, that you made the mistake

But if I fail you feel much better 'bout pickin' your lane right

Yea things are gunna get better real soon

Yea I'ma just do me you just do you

I swear it's gunna get better real soon

Don't let anyone tell u what you should do

I got a clear view

We're gunna make it soon

Just keep pushing through

Yea what you got to lose?

Just keep pushing through

Cuz what you got to lose?

I won't give up I won't back down

Till I'm lying 6 feet underneath the deep ground

I won't give up I won't back down

Cuz nobody's stopping me except for me now

I won't give up I won't back down

Till I'm lying 6 feet underneath the deep ground

I won't give up I won't back down

Cuz nobody's stopping me except for me now

And let's be honest life's a competition

So if I'm going to play then Im gon play to win it

I refuse to sit and rot at a desk all day

Unless I have a passion I'm working towards OK

I'd rather be dead on the outside than inside

A bullet to the head than 25 to life

In a cubicle alone just trying get by

Building someone else's dream instead of building mine

If you're hearin me this is meant to inspire

If you have a dream or if you have desires

A girl in your life thats makin u feel that fire

Go fight for her man go die for her man

Cuz you only have one life one chance to do it

One chance to prove it to yourself so don't lose it

You got this fam just keep pushing on through it

One day you'll look back so glad you pursued it

Yea things are gunna get better real soon

Yea I'ma just do me you just do you

I swear it's gunna get better real soon

Don't let anyone tell u what you should do

I got a clear view

We're gunna make it soon

Just keep pushing through

Yea what you got to lose?

Just keep pushing through

Cuz what you got to lose?

I won't give up I won't back down

Till I'm lying 6 feet underneath the deep ground

I won't give up I won't back down

Cuz nobody's stopping me except for me now

I won't give up I won't back down

Till I'm lying 6 feet underneath the deep ground

I won't give up I won't back down

Cuz nobody's stopping me except for me now

You ain't gon stop me now

Because I got this now

I got the formula and I'm about to drop it loud

So what we talking bout

There is no talkin now

We take action with passion we're rockin now

It's tick tockin' now

The clocks tockin' down

And all I hear is haters try so hard to talk me down

But they can't stop the sound

Already on the ground

Everything is growing faster than I can count

You ain't gon stop me now

Because I got this now

I got the formula and I'm about to drop it loud

So what we talking bout

There is no talkin now

We take action with passion we're rockin now

It's tick tockin' now

The clocks tockin' down

And all I hear is haters try so hard to talk me down

But they can't stop the sound

Already on the ground

Everything is growing faster than I can count." The audience goes wild, they were clearly not expecting me to rap.

I take a deep breath to soothe my soul and sing, "Oh, hush, my dear, it's been a difficult year

And terrors don't prey on

Innocent victims

Trust me, darling, trust me darling

It's been a loveless year

I'm a man of three fears

Integrity, faith and

Crocodile tears

Trust me, darling, trust me, darling

So look me in the eyes

Tell me what you see

Perfect paradise

Tearing at the seams

I wish I could escape

I don't wanna fake it

Wish I could erase it

Make your heart believe

But I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know

That I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know, you're free to go (go)

Did all my dreams never mean one thing?

Does happiness lie in a diamond ring?

Oh, I've been askin' for

Oh, I've been askin' for problems, problems, problems

I wage my war, on the world inside

I take my gun to the enemy's side

Oh, I've been askin' for (trust me, darling)

Problems, problems, problems

So look me in the eyes

Tell me what you see

Perfect paradise

Tearing at the seams

I wish I could escape

I don't wanna fake it

Wish I could erase it

Make your heart believe

But I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know

That I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know, you're free to go

I can't breathe, I can't be

I can't be what you want me to be

Believe me, this one time

Believe me

I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know

That I'm a bad liar, bad liar

Now you know, you're free to go

Please believe me

Please believe me." The crowd applauds, some of the audience is crying.

I immediately start singing again, "You shout it out

But I can't hear a word you say

I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet

You shoot me down, but I get up

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose

Fire away, fire away

Ricochet, you take your aim

Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium

You shoot me down but I won't fall

I am titanium, I am titanium, I am titanium, I am titanium

Cut me down

But it's you who has further to fall

Ghost town, haunted love

Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones

I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose

Fire away, fire away

Ricochet, you take your aim

Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down but I won't fall

I am titanium

You shoot me down but I won't fall

I am titanium, I am titanium

Stone-hard, machine gun

Firing at the ones who run

Stone-hard, thus bulletproof glass

You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium

I am titanium." The crowd sang along with me on this one.

I laugh and sing some more "Ooooh

Here's to the Mondays watching all the cars on the freeway

I ain't got a thing to do can I sit here next to you? and oh oh oh

Yeah I kinda wish I got paid cause my card got maxed out yesterday

Could you give me a shot and I'll work with what I got

Not a dollar in my pocket but I rock it like I ain't broke, you know?

Ooooh

Here's to us oh oh

Here's to us oooh here's to us oh oh

Here's to never winning first place

Here's to crying on your first date

Here's to every single heartbreak

Here's to us oooh here's to us

Here's to the mistakes

Somehow they always drop you in the right place

So lets go another round til the sky is falling down

And we'll laugh all the shakers and movers

Now who's the loser? What a joke

Ooooh

Here's to us oh oh

Here's to us oooh here's to us oh oh

Here's to never winning first place

Here's to crying on your first date

Here's to every single heart break

Here's to us oooh here's to us

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na

I'm a player I'm a hater

But I swear you'd never know

Cause I've got a smile on

I'm an extra con that just got off parole

Could've been a contender a pretender

Like a brand I play the role

But I'm not so what and that's just how it goes

Yeah!

Ooooh

Here's to us oh oh

Here's to us oooh here's to us oh oh

Here's to never winning first place

Here's to crying on your first date

Here's to all the bad first dates

Here's to every single heartbreak

Here's to raining on your own parade

Here's to showing up anyway

Here's to us here's to us here's to

Here's to the Mondays." The crowd screams with excitment as they know there's more songs.

I take a short drink break before singing again, "You like New York City in the daytime

I like New York City in the nighttime

You say you like sleeping with the air off

I don't, I need it on

You like the light coming through the windows

I sleep late, so I just keep 'em all closed

You ignore the music on the radio

I don't, I sing-a-long

I don't ask for you to change, baby no no no

And you don't ask for me to change

Tell me how we're not alike

But we work so well and we don't even know why

Funny how the stars crossed right

'Cause we work so well and we don't even know why

You can call it fire and ice

But we work so well and we don't even know why

We don't even know why, no no

We don't even know why, no no no

No no no no

We like it in the daytime

We like it in the end of time

No no no no

We like it in the daytime

We like it in the end of time

Cold outside and you're just in a T-shirt

I have cold blood even in a sweater

You start your night sippin' by the Kilo

I don't, I know you know

I don't ask for you to change, baby no no no

And you don't ask for me to change

Tell me how we're not alike

But we work so well and we don't even know why

Funny how the stars crossed right

'Cause we work so well and we don't even know why

You can call it fire and ice

But we work so well and we don't even know why

We don't even know why, no no (no no no)

We don't even know why, no no no

No no no no

We like it in the daytime (we don't even know)

We like it in the end of time (we don't even know)

No no no no

We like it in the daytime

(We don't even know, know, know, know, know, know, know, know, know)

We like it in the end of time

Somehow we end up on the same side

And you wouldn't think that we'd be alright

Even our eyes are different colors, but we see fine

Somehow we end up on the same side (up on the same side)

And you wouldn't think that we'd be alright

(Think that we'd be alright)

Even our eyes are different colors, but we see fine

(Oh) Tell me how we're not alike

But we work so well and we don't even know why

('Cause we work so well and we don't even know why, why)

Funny how the stars crossed right

'Cause we work so well and we don't even know why

(But we don't even know why)

You can call it fire and ice

But we work so well and we don't even know why

('Cause we work so well and we don't even know why, why)

We don't even know why, no no

We don't even know why, no no no

No no no no

We like it in the daytime (Oh)

We like it in the end of time (We don't even know why)

No no no no

We like it in the daytime

We like it in the nighttime." I'm out of breath but after a minute I manage to catch my breath.

I smile and begin to sing yet again, "I'm a bad girlfriend

I'm a bad girlfriend

You cancel plans for me

I cancel ours on you

Say I'd be back early

I don't get in 'til 2

You ask me where I've been

I tell you something vague

Think I messed up again

What can I say

Your mum says that she hates me

Thinks I'm fucking lazy

Your friends keep on telling you to leave me 'cause I'm crazy

I do some shit you can't forgive

But you better get used to it

I'm a bad girlfriend

You tell me your birthday

I forgot again

I'm a bad girlfriend

I can see you calling

I'm not answering

I'm laughing but I don't think that you're funny

I'm staying 'cause you give me all your money

I'm a bad girlfriend

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend, yeah

You make me dinner then

I order take-away

You wanna meet my friends

I say another day

You trust me with your keys

And I fuck up your car

You're gonna stay with me

I break your heart

'Cause I'm one in a million

More like in a billion

I don't think it's cheating if I'm kissing other women

I do some shit you can't forgive

And you better get used to it

I'm a bad girlfriend

You tell me your birthday

I forgot again

I'm a bad girlfriend

I can see you calling

I'm not answering

I'm laughing but I don't think that you're funny

I'm staying 'cause you give me all your money

I'm a bad girlfriend

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend (but you already knew that)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend, yeah

You should be with someone who's

Always gonna wake up with you

Always gonna tell you the truth

And not lie to you like I do

You should be with someone else

Someone who is not myself

You know I'm not good for your health

And everyone else can tell

I'm a bad girlfriend, yeah!

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend (but you already knew that)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend, yeah

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend (but you already knew that)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

I'm a, I'm a

I'm a bad bad girl

Girlfriend, yeah!" I laugh as some of the girls up front, just nodded in agreement with the song.

I smile as the next song starts up. I sing, "He is a hustler, he's no good at all

He is a loser, he's a bum, bum, bum, bum

He lies, he bluffs, he's unreliable

He is a sucker with a gun, gun, gun, gun

I know you told me I should stay away

I know you said he's just a dog astray

He is a bad boy with a tainted heart

And even I know this ain't smart

But mama I'm in love with a criminal

And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical

Mama please don't cry, I will be alright

All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy

He is a villain by the devil's law

He is a killer just for fun, fun, fun, fun

That man's a snitch and unpredictable

He's got no conscience, he got none, none, none, none

All I know, should've let go, but no

'Cause he's a bad boy with a tainted heart

And even I know this ain't smart

But mama I'm in love with a criminal

And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical

Mama please don't cry, I will be alright

All reason aside I just can't deny, I love that guy

And he's got my name,

Tattooed on his arm his lucky charm

So I guess it's okay he's with me

And I hear people talk

Trying to make remarks keep us apart

But I don't even hear I don't care

'Cause mama I'm in love with a criminal

And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical

Mama please don't cry, I will be alright

All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy

Mama I'm in love with a criminal

And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical

Mama please don't cry, I will be alright

All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy." Everyone in the crowd wasa going "Awww."

I smile and say, "This one is for you Nashville. I hope y'all enjoy." I start to sing, "I woke up in Nashville

But it still felt like a dream

Like the one I've been chasing

Since the day I first played my dad's six string

I loaded up the hand-me-down car

Went for broke, broke your heart

Didn't wanna but, boy, I thought I had to

But dreaming's just sleeping here without you

So, hello

I'm really glad you picked up your phone

I had to tell you, baby

I was so wrong for thinking you

Were something I could ever do without

Thought everything I wanted was in this town

But you were all that I needed all along

It took me long enough

But I woke up

I woke up in Nashville

'Cause those Broadway lights don't shine

The way that your eyes did

When they were staring back right back in mine

Been trying to live

With only half of my heart

Just sleep walking in the Tennessee dark

If I can't make every memory with you

Then dreaming's just sleeping here without you

So, hello

I'm really glad you picked up your phone

I had to tell you, baby

I was so wrong for thinking you

Were something I could ever do without

Thought everything I wanted was in this town

But you were all that I needed all along

It took me long enough

But I woke up

In a cold sweat

And catching my breath

Dropping my pride

And dropping you a line

I don't know where you are

I don't know who you're with

I don't know what to say

But I'm saying it

Hello

I'm really glad you picked up your phone

I had to tell you, baby

I was so wrong for thinking you

Were something I could ever do without

Thought everything I wanted was in this town

But you were all that I needed all along

It took me long enough

But I woke up

I woke up in Nashville

Just thinking of you still." I stop and listen to the applauding audience as they scream for more.

I laugh and continue to sing, loud and clear, "All we ever hear from you is blah blah blah

So, all we ever do is go ja ja ja

And we don't even care about what they say cause it's

Ja ja ja ja

Blah blah blah blah

All we ever hear from you is blah blah blah

So, all we ever do is go ja ja ja

And we don't even care about what they say cause it's

Ja ja ja ja

Blah blah blah blah

All we ever hear from you is blah blah blah

Blah blah blah

Blah blah blah.....

All we ever hear from you is blah blah blah

So, all we ever do is go ja ja ja

And we don't even care about what they say cause it's

Ja ja ja ja

Blah blah blah blah

All we ever hear from you is blah blah blah

So, all we ever do is go ja ja ja

And we don't even care about what they say cause it's

Ja ja ja ja

Blah blah blah blah." The crowd roars with anticipation of more songs.

I immediately start singing again, "Why am I always hit on by the boys I never like

I can always see 'em coming, from the left or from the right

I don't want to be a priss, I'm just try'na be polite

But it always seems to bite me in the

Ask me for my number, yeah, you put me on the spot

You think that we should hook up, but I think that we should not

You had me at "hello", then you opened up your mouth

And that is when it started going south

Oh!

Get your hands off my hips, 'fore I'll punch you in the lips

Stop your staring at my hey!

Take a hint, take a hint

No you can't buy me a drink, let me tell you what I think

I think you could use a mint

Take a hint, take a hint

T-take a hint, take a hint

I guess you still don't get it, so let's take it from the top

You asked me what my sign is, and I told you it was "stop"

And if I had a dime for every name that you just dropped

You'd be here and I'd be on a yacht

Oh!

Get your hands off my hips, 'fore I'll punch you in the lips

Stop your staring at my hey!

Take a hint, take a hint

No you can't buy me a drink, let me tell you what I think

I think you could use a mint

Take a hint, take a hint

T-take a hint, take a hint

What about "no" don't you get?

So go and tell your friends

I'm not really interested

It's about time that you're leavin'

I'm gonna count to three and

Open my eyes and

You'll be gone

One

Get your hands off my

Two

Or I'll punch you in the

Three

Stop your staring at my hey!

Take a hint, take a hint

I am not your missing link

Let me tell you what I think

I think you could use a mint

Take a hint, take a hint

Woah!

Get your hands off my hips, 'fore I'll punch you in the lips

Stop your staring at my hey!

Take a hint, take a hint

T-take a hint, take a hint!" Most of the girls sang along as they knew the song by heart due to the same thing happening to them.

I smile and close my eyes, preparing for the next song. I take a deep breath and start singing, "I wrote a song, a journal gave it to the world

Told the story of when I was just a girl

I sought understanding clarity in truth

By baring all the wounds inflicted on my youth

You criticized my choice to stand up to my past

To give the pain a voice so that it too could pass

But I felt brave and filled with pride as I let go

Of bitterness that wouldn't leave or let me grow

But I will spend a lifetime

Trying to understand

Why someone sharing my bloodline

Would not lend me their hand

Am I supposed to apologize?

I loved her more than myself but she made me choose

Between her and my father and so I refused

I fled her house and wrath eleven years of age

Followed the crooked path that led me to a stage

The curtains opened up my heart followed the lead

The music wouldn't stop and I could finally breathe

But I will spend a lifetime

Trying to understand

Why someone sharing my bloodline

Would not lend me their hand

Am I supposed to apologize?

Am I supposed to apologize?"

I stop and listen as people gasp before continuing on to the next song, "She's got blue eyes, long legs,

Pretty rosy cheeks and

I've got fair skin, brown hair

Not what you wanted

Baby, I'm sorry

I'm not exactly what you had in mind

But please don't leave

If you stay I promise I will change your mind

And is it too much to ask to just be wanted

To feel the love I feel for you return

And is it so wrong to feel that you could love me

I guess the problem is that I'm not her

She's got a big smile, soft hands

Perfect little dimples

I've got torn jeans, chipped nails

Everything is simple

Baby, I'm sorry

Im' not exactly what you had in mind

But please don't leave

If you stay I promise I will change your mind

And is it too much to ask to just be wanted

To feel the love I feel for you return

And is it so wrong to feel that you could love me

I guess the problem is that I'm not her

I'm not her

She's got blue eyes, long legs,

Pretty rosy cheeks

And I've got fair skin, brown hair

Not what you wanted anymore." Everyone claps, clearly all the girls are crying as they've felt the same way I did when I wrote this song.

I smile as the music starts up for the next song and I sing, "Daylight is fading away, night silhouettes in the sky

LED lights are flashing on towers

It's Manhattan's magical time

Ballerinas dancing the Swan Lake

On a river made of diamonds and pearls

Everything's a little bit weird now

Because tonight, it is showtime

In the middle of the street life

All we celebrate are good times

Because tonight, it is showtime

Come and walk with me

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Life is marchin' on, do you feel that?

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Everything is more than surreal

Oldschool Hollywood stars

Party cinderellas are here

They move like computer game heroes

Because they know it is showtime

In the middle of the street life

All they celebrate are good times

Because tonight it is showtime

So let's keep movin' on

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Life is marchin' on, do you feel that?

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Everything is more than surreal

So let's keep movin' on

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

If you want to know what Rockefeller groove is

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

Time is right to celebrate good times

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

If you want to know what Rockefeller groove is

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

Time is right to celebrate the good times

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Life is marchin' on, do you feel that?

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Everything is more than surreal

So let's keep movin' on

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

If you want to know what Rockefeller groove is

Keep movin', keep movin', keep movin', keep movin'

Time is right to celebrate the good times

We're singing

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Life is marchin' on, do you feel that?

We're singing

1273 down the Rockefeller street

Everything is more than surreal."

I stop and wait for the mood to die down before singing, "Little girl terrified

She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal

A home is no place to hide

Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels

Every day's the same

She fights to find her way

She hurts, she breaks, she hides

And tries to pray

She wonders why

Does anyone ever hear her when she cries

Today she's turning sixteen

Everyone singing, but she can't seem to smile

They never get past arms length

How could they act like everything is alright?

Pulling down her long sleeves

To cover all the memories that scars leave

She says, "maybe making me bleed

Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean"

Every day's the same

She fights to find her way

She hurts, she breaks, she hides

And tries to pray

She wonders why

Does anyone ever hear her when she cries

This is the dark before the dawn

The storm before the peace

Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change

And God is watching over you

He hears you

Every day's the same

She fights to find her way

She hurts, she breaks, she hides

And tries to pray

She'll be just fine

'Cause now he hears her when she cries

Every day's the same

She fights to find her way

She hurts, she breaks, she hides

And tries to pray

She'll be just fine

'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries

She'll be just fine

'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries." The crowd is all crying as the song played with their heartstrings.

I take a short five minute break to catch my breath and to get a drink before I continue to sing, "I see your red door, I want it painted black

No colors anymore, I want them to turn black

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

I see the line of cars and they're all painted black

With flowers and my love, both never to come back

I see people turn their heads and quickly looked away

Like a newborn baby it just happens everyday

I look inside myself and see my heart is black

I see my red door, I must have it painted black

Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts

It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black

No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue

I could not foresee this thing happening to you

If I look hard enough into the setting sun

My love will laugh with me before the morning comes

(I want to see your face painted black

Black as night, black as coal

See the sun blotted out from the sky)

I've seen your red door and I want it painted black

No colors anymore, I want them to turn black

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes." The crowd is dead silent after understanding the meaning behind this song.

I then sing again, "I sleep all day

I prowl at night

Do anything to feel alive

I'm in the end just what you made me

I look the same

But I'm not fine

The Master of my own disguise

If you knew the truth you'd probably hate me

I need a fight

I've got you in my sights

Only one of us will make it out alive

I'm turning into a monster

You better run and hide

I'm turning into a monster

Right before your eyes

My tongue is a weapon

And I'm locked and loaded

When you least expect it

You won't know it's coming

And I'll strike, cause I'm a monster

I'm merciless, when will you learn?

Set fires just to watch them burn

I bet you never saw me coming

Delirium takes over me

You're just another casualty

I can hear your heartbeat drumming

I need a fight

I've got you in my sights

Only one of us will make it out alive

I'm turning into a monster

You better run and hide

I'm turning into a monster

Right before your eyes

My tongue is a weapon

And I'm locked and loaded

When you least expect it

You won't know it's coming

And I'll strike, cause I'm a monster

I'm turning into a monster

You better run and hide

I'm turning into a monster

Right before your eyes

My tongue is a weapon

And I'm locked and loaded

When you least expect it

You won't know it's coming

And I'll strike, cause I'm a monster

I'm a monster." The crowd laughs happily as they all know that feeling.

I rap one more time, "I got a song filled with shit for the strong willed

When the world gives you a raw deal

Set you off 'til you

Scream, "piss off, screw you"

When it talks to you like you don't belong

Or tells you you're in the wrong field

When something's in your mitochondrial

'Cause it latched on to you, like

Knock knock, let the devil in, malevolent

As I've ever been, head is spinnin', this medicine

Screaming, "L-l-l-let us in"

L-l-lick like a salad bowl, Edgar Allen Poe

Bedridden, shoulda been dead a long time ago

Liquid Tylenol, gelatins, think my skeleton's meltin'

Wicked, I get all high when I think I've smelled the scent

Of elephant manure

Hell, I meant Kahlúa, screw it, to hell with it

I went through hell with accelerants and blew up

My-my-myself again, Volkswagen, tailspin

Bucket matches my pale skin, mayo and

Went from Hellmann's and being rail thin, Filet-o-Fish

Scribble Jam, Rap Olympics '97 Freaknik

How can I be down? Me and Bizarre in Florida

Proof's room slept on floor of 'da motel then

Dr. Dre said, "Hell yeah"

And I got his stamp like a postcard, word to Mel-Man

And I know they're gonna hate but I don't care, I

Barely can wait to hit 'em with the snare and the bass

Square in the face, this fuckin' world better prepare to get laced

Because they're gonna taste my

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

Not knowing when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment-um

Thinkin' it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(When they get bit with the)

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

Not knowing when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment-um

Thinking it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(When they get bit with the)

I said knock knock, let the devil in

Shotgun p-p-pellets in the felt pen

Cocked, fuck around and catch a hot one

I-i-it's evident I'm not done

V-venomous, the thoughts spun like a web and you just caught in 'em

Held against your will like a hubcap or a mud flap

Be strangled or attacked

So this ain't gonna feel like a love tap

Eat painkiller pills, fuck up the track

Like, what's her name at the wheel?

Danica Patrick

Threw the car into reverse at the Indy, end up crashin'

Into ya, look back and it's just mangled steel

My Mustang and the Jeep Wrangler grill

With the front smashed, much as my rear fender, assassin

Slim be the combination of an actual kamikaze and Gandhi

Translation, I will probably kill us both when I end up

Back in India

You ain't gonna be able to tell what the fuck's happened

End of ya, when you're bit with the

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

And I'm not knowin' when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment I'm

Thinkin' it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(W-W-When they get bit with the)

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

And I'm not knowin' when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment I'm

Thinking it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(W-W-When they get bit with the)

I said knock knock, let the devil in, alien

E-E-Elliot phone home, ain't no telling when this chokehold

On this game will end, I'm loco

Became a Symbiote, so

My fangs are in your throat, hoe

You're snake-bitten with my

Venom

With the ballpoint pen I'm

Gun cocked, bump stock, double-aught, buckshot

Tire thumper, a garrote

Tie a couple knots, fired up and caught fire

Juggernaut

Punk rock, bitch, it's goin' down like Yung Joc

'Cause the Doc put me on like sunblock

Why the fuck not?

You only get one shot

Ate shit 'til I can't taste it

Chased it with straight liquor

Then paint thinner, then drank 'til I faint

And awake with a headache and I take anything in

Rectangular shape, then I wait

To face the demons I'm bonded to

'Cause they're chasin' me but I'm part of you

So escapin' me is impossible

I latch onto you like a

Parasite, and I probably ruined your parents' life

And your childhood too

'Cause if I'm the music that y'all grew up on

I'm responsible for you retarded fools

I'm the supervillain dad and mom was losin' their marbles to

You marvel that? Eddie Brock is you

And I'm the suit, so call me

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

Not knowing when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment I'm

Thinking it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(W-W-When they get bit with the)

Venom

(I got that) Adrenaline momentum (venom)

And I'm not knowin' when I'm

Ever gonna slow up and I'm

Ready to snap any moment I'm

Thinkin' it's time to go get 'em

They ain't gonna know what hit 'em

(W-W-When they get bit with the)" Everyone screams "Venom" at the end.

I close my eyes and sing, "Baby blue staring in the window pane

Just counting drops of rain

Wondering if she's got the guts to take it

Running down her dreams in a dirty dress,

Now her heart's a mess

Praying she'll find a way to make it

So keep on climbing, though the ground might shake

Just keep on reaching though the limb might break

We've come this far, don't you be scared now

'Cause you can learn to fly on the way down

Searching for a sign in the night even like a lonely string of lights

That'll burn just long enough for you to see it

The road's been long and lonely and you feel like giving up

There's more to this than just the breath you're breathing

So keep on climbing, though the ground might shake

Just keep on reaching though the limb might break

We've come this far, don't you be scared now

'Cause you can learn to fly on the way down

On the way down

You won't forget the heavy steps it took to let it go

Close your eyes, count to ten, hold your breath and fly

Keep on climbing, though the ground might shake

Just keep on reaching though the limb might break

We've come this far, don't you be scared now

'Cause you can learn to fly on the way down

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

Fly

Fly." I open my eyes and smile.

I take one more deep breath before I sing the third to last song of the night, "The night beckons while you dream

A life never lives in peace

As you stand upon the edge

Woven by a single thread

And fate may fall down upon you

While the devil is knocking

Right at your door

So all you restless

Each night you hear the drums of war

Awaken, awaken

The voice begins to call you while you hunger

A taste of destiny you're searching for

Awaken, awaken

The fight is at your door, take up the cause

Awaken, awaken, awaken

Awaken, awaken, awaken, awaken

As you stand upon the edge

Hanging in the balance (Oh)

And fate may fall down upon you

While the devil is knocking

So all you restless

Each night you hear the drums of war

(Hear the drums of war)

Awaken, awaken

The voice begins to call you while you hunger

(While you hunger)

A taste of destiny you're searching for

Awaken, awaken, awaken."

I start to sing the second to last song of the night, "You were the shadow to my light

Did you feel us

Another start

You fade away

Afraid our aim is out of sight

Wanna see us

Alive

Where are you now

Was it all in my fantasy

Where are you now

Were you only imaginary

Where are you now

Atlantis

Under the sea

Where are you now

Another dream

The monsters running wild inside of me

I'm faded

So lost

I'm faded

So lost

I'm faded

These shallow waters, never met

What I needed

I'm letting go

A deeper dive

Eternal silence of the sea

I'm breathing

Alive

Where are you now

Under the bright

But faded lights

You set my heart on fire

Where are you now

Atlantis

Under the sea

Where are you now

Another dream

The monsters running wild inside of me

I'm faded

So lost

I'm faded

So lost

I'm faded." Everyone is either crying or clapping.

I smile, "This song is a song I wrote and then had revised by an old friend of mine, so if it sounds weird coming from me, just remember that it was revised." I say and then sing the final song of the night, "I remember, trying not to stare, the night that I first met you

You had me mesmerized

And three weeks later, in the front porch light

Taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight

I hadn't told you yet

But I thought I loved you then

And now you're my whole life

Now you're my whole world

I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl

Like a river meets the sea,

Stronger than it's ever been.

We've come so far since that day

And I thought I loved you then

And I remember, taking you back to right where I first met you,

You were so surprised

There were people around, but I didn't care

I got down on one knee right there and once again,

I thought I loved you then

But now you're my whole life

Now you're my whole world

I just can't believe, the way I feel about you, girl

Like a river meets the sea,

Stronger than it's ever been.

We've come so far since that day

And I thought I loved you then

And I can just see you, with a baby on the way

And I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray

What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more

But I've said that before

And now you're my whole life

Now you're my whole world

I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl

We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in

And I'll look at you and say

And I thought I loved you then

And I thought I loved you then." I smile and bow. As soon as I'm done I walk off the stage. I walk up to Luna and Frodo as soon as I get backstage and say, "So what did you two think?"

Frodo hugs me unexpectedly and answers, "That was beautiful, I can't believe that you can rap."

I smile, "Thanks." I reply. I then look at Luna, there's a twinkle in my eyes.

"Why don't you sing like this more?" Luna asked, eyes sparkling.

"Sing like what?" I ask, tilting my head, clearly confused.

"Well you sound so wonderful so why don't you sing all the time? I wish I could hear you sing to me every night." Luna replied, looking at me as if I was a star.

"Thanks… and the reason I don't sing all the time is because the songs that I've been working on lately are all… well… depressing…" I say, looking down at the floor to hide the sadness hidden in my eyes.

"Why?" Luna asks, curiously.

"Why are they depressing? Well that's because I've suffered so much, life has always been hard for me." I say, still looking at the floor.

"I am sorry, I will tell you about the deal with father if you want?" Luna, asks looking at the floor.

I shake my head, "No no, it's fine, don't worry about it, besides I have plenty of things to keep me distracted." I say. Luna looks at me and smiles.

"Alright." she says.

I sigh and look up from the floor, "Anyone wanna go out for some alcohol?" I say with an evil grin on my face.

"Sure!" Luna replies, bouncing up and down.

"Wait seriously?" I say, surprised. I clearly wasn't expecting a straight out yes, I was clearly expecting a 'Chara are you fucking serious right now?'

"Yah, why not? I think you deserve it anyway." Luna laughs.

I smile, "Okay then, come on, I know the perfect bar that we can go to." I say, running off.

"Alright." Luna says following me. I take Luna and Frodo to Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar.

"Woah, nice place, who owns it?" Frodo asks.

"Jason Aldean owns the place, besides I get free drinks because I'm friends with Jason so yeah. Let's head inside." I say, smiling, and I enter the bar. Luna follows wide eyed. "I forget… Have you ever been to a bar?" I ask, watching as Luna blushes.

"No, I have not been to a bar before." She says, looking at the ground fiddling with her dress.

I laugh and walk over to the bartender. "Is Jason here tonight? I sorta need help coming up with a good country song for my country fans." I ask.

"Oh yeah, he's out back, would you like me to get him for you?" The bartender asks and I shake my head.

"Frodo keep an eye on Luna, I'll be out back. Oh and don't worry about paying for your drinks, they're on me, which makes 'em free." I say, smiling before walking out the backdoor to hang out with Jason.

Frodo looks at Luna and smiles, "You alright?" he asks her.

"Yeah, I wish I could change back to my Demon angel form, but I now have wings so I can't." I hear Luna say, seeming very sad.

Frodo hugs Luna, "You'll be fine, besides, no one else here can see your wings except me and Chara." he says kindly.

"True, but having six wings makes me feel uncomfortable. I feel like father now. I can't be like father, Father is father he's the only one to have six wings." I hear Luna say with sadness.

Frodo smiles, "Don't worry, we'll figure out what to do about that later. For now, focus on having fun." Frodo says.

"Alright, let's do that." Luna says, switching from almost crying to a beaming smile.

Frodo laughs, "Alright, well first let's get something to eat and drink." he says with a grin.

"What's good here?" Luna asks, with a slight evil grin.

"Dunno, let's get a table and check the menu." Frodo says. I walk back in with Jason, laughing at something he said.

"You know Jason we could always record a duet or a compilation together. I've got an album that needs a few more songs and I want to add new songs but haven't really written any good songs yet." I say.

"Sounds like a great idea Chara. I might take you up on that offer. Y'all have a good time here in Nashville, I'll be around. I gotta go home now but feel free to stay for as long as you want, just remember to lock the place up before y'all leave tonight, and remember closing time is twelve in the morning. Well, I'll see y'all later. 'Night." Jason says, leaving. I walk up to Luna and Frodo who are sitting at a table in the corner.

"Chara, what is good here?" Luna asks staring up at me from her chair.

"Lots of things, I LOVE their root beer floats, but then again they put actual beer in it, so I would mainly recommend the steaks." I say, practically drooling at the idea of steak.

"Alright then, I'll take whatever you're having." Luna says, laughing her new eyes, one blue one red glowing with laughter.

I take a seat and wave over the waiter. "Three steaks please. One root beer float with extra ice cream on the side as well as three shots of tequila. Frodo what do you want to drink?" I ask, ordering a steak for everyone.

"I'll have a margarita please." Frodo says, ordering a drink for himself. I look at Luna and wait for her to order her own drink.

"I'll have what she's having." Luna said, pointing at me.

The waiter nods and walks into the kitchen, relaying our order. "So, how are you two getting along?" I ask Luna and Frodo, an evil smirk on my face.

"Okay, why do you ask?" Luna asks, staring at me, her head tilted to the right.

"Oh no reason, just wondering that's all." I say, examining my nails.

"Oh, okay." Luna says, staring at me.

Frodo narrows his eyes, he's clearly on to me. "Yeah, uh huh, sure Chara. Stop prying into my personal life." he says.

"Wait, you have a personal life???" I say, tilting my head cutely.

"Chara, please stop." Luna says, as she holds her head as she sometimes does when she's agitated.

"Stop what?" I ask, acting innocent.

"You're horrible at that." Luna says laughing as she bats her eyelashes.

"I am not!" I argue. Luna laughs harder.

"You revealed yourself!" She laughs, smiling.

I snarl, "Damn you and your reverse psychology!" Luna laughs so hard she falls out of her chair.

Frodo gets up and helps Luna up, "You alright??" he asks.

"Yeah, I am alright…" Luna says, rubbing her wrists.

Frodo smiles, "Good, I'm glad." he says and I just smirk, watching my own plan unfold.

As if Luna could read my thoughts, she asks, "What are you thinking about over there Chara?"

"Nothing. Leave me alone and stop reading my thoughts." I snap. Can't let her know that I too can read minds… I think quietly to myself.

"Alright." Luna says. I sigh and look around, there are people looking over at us but I ignore them. Just then our drinks are served, six shots of tequila, one margarita, and two root beer floats with extra ice cream on the side.

The waiter says, "Your steaks are almost done. I will be out with them momentarily." He then walks away.

I down my three shots of tequila and finish my root beer float in less than a minute. I then start eating the ice cream and no more than a minute later it's gone. Frodo and Luna just stare at me in shock. "What?" I ask, tilting my head.

Frodo asks, "How the fuck did you eat all that ice cream without getting a brainfreeze?" Luna just shakes her head. Just then our steaks arrive, there's six of them.

I sigh. "We only ordered three." I say, but then add, "Oh well, I can always take the extra's home with me." The waiter sets the six plates on the table.

"Would you like anything else?" The waiter asks, looking directly at me.

"Some Barbeque sauce would be fantastic!" I say with a smile.

The waiter says, "Right away miss." then leaves. The waiter then returns with the BBQ Sauce before leaving again. The three of us begin to eat one steak each. As soon as we finish I have the other three steaks boxed and the waiter brings the check. I tip the waiter 50 bucks and pay the bill with cash. We then leave and head our separate ways, Luna with me of course. Luna and I climb into the corvette and I start up the engine. I then begin the long drive to Wolfy's Diner.

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