“COUNTRY & WESTERN”- erica sunshine lee

(11th original album)

Copyright Erica Sunshine Lee 2024 All Rights Reserved

 

 
 

1. Heartache (Waiting to Happen) (Erica Sunshine Lee) 2:43

Sitting around laughing for a while, 
making fun of your crooked little smile.  
You stand a perfect 6’4” tall, 
I adore the way you make me feel so small, 

But you’re just a heartache. 
You were just a heartache. 
You were just a heartache waiting to happen.
 

Listening to all your philosophy, 
like a lullaby your voice rocked me to sleep. 
You’re a pill I couldn’t help but take.  
You caused the pain instead of taking it away 

‘Cuz you’re just a heartache.  
You were just a heartache.  
You were just a heartache waiting to happen.
 

Freight train running 80 miles an hour, 
caught me off guard like a southern rain shower.  
Your touch is like a velvet double edged sword, 
knew that I was bleeding but I wanted you even more. 

Cause you’re just a heartache.  
You were just a heartache.  
You were just a heartache waiting to happen.

2. Never Give Your Heart To A Cowboy (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:24

Trust me, I know if seems too good to be true, there’s a reason for that.  
Staring into his baby blues got you believing that this is gonna last.  
He’s built strong like those Wranglers he wears year after year.  
Hangs on to his pride like the reigns, but one day he’s gonna disappear.   

So you should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
Even though you’re gonna fall right away.  
No matter what he’s gonna tell you with his mouth girl, 
He’s not the kind of man who knows how to stay.  
So before you get lost in his wild west eyes, 
And it clouds you from seeing the horizon fade, 
You should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
cuz he’s always gonna ride away…gonna ride away.
 

I was so naive in the beginning thought I could change his mind.  
Turns out even a fairy tale love like ours can’t compete with the Wyoming sky that’s why…

So you should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
Even though you’re gonna fall right away.  
No matter what he’s gonna tell you with his mouth girl, 
He’s not the kind of man who knows how to stay.
So before you get lost in his wild west eyes, 
And it clouds you from seeing the horizon fade, 
You should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
cuz he’s always gonna ride away…gonna ride away.
 

Holds his heart like his whiskey, yeah he’s set in his ways.  
Thought he was gonna miss me, but I was just another trail he blazed…

So you should never give your heart to a cowboy.  
So you should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
Even though you’re gonna fall right away.  
No matter what he’s gonna tell you with his mouth girl, 
He’s not the kind of man who knows how to stay.  
So before you get lost in his wild west eyes, 
And it clouds you from seeing the horizon fade, 
You should never give your heart to a cowboy, 
cuz he’s always gonna ride away…gonna ride away.

 

3. Who We Love (Erica Sunshine Lee/Blue Foley) 4:29

I didn’t ask for you to walk in, or sit down next to me.
I didn’t need a conversation, a dance, a kiss, or a drink.
But then it happened out of nowhere, I couldn’t stop it.
If I’d have written it out on paper, you’re not what I had in mind. 
How did I end up staying this late? I usually fall for blue eyes.
Next thing I know, you messed up my bed, for a week straight. 

But there’s some loves that come along.
No matter how you try to make em work they’re wrong.
And I wish I could tell my heart it’s had enough, 
We don’t, we don’t get to choose who we love.

I didn’t ask for much at first, but I expected honesty and trust, 
You’d think that walking out would be easy, all my friends say to give you up.
They don’t understand why it’s so hard, to end it now.

But there’s some loves that come along.
No matter how you try to make em work they’re wrong.
And I wish I could tell my heart it’s had enough, 
We don’t, we don’t get to choose who we love.

I’m hurting, it ain’t worth it, I know no love’s never perfect, but I don’t deserve this.

But there’s some loves that come along.
No matter how you try to make em work they’re wrong.
And I wish I could tell my heart it’s had enough, 
We don’t, we don’t get to choose who we love.

4. Gasoline (Erica Sunshine Lee) 4:10

You know I can’t sleep between these ice cold sheets, 
but I still hope you rest well tonight.  
Being apart is breaking my heart, 
I see your face when I close my eyes.

But wind caused us to flicker,
We’re like flames and liquor,
Ignited but we went out quicker than we ever dreamed.
Like we ran out of gasoline. 
Like we ran out of gasoline.

Like the memories we made, once were a blaze,
Now just sparks turned to ash.
Sometimes disguised by a sweet lullaby,
Then forever went out like a match.

But wind caused us to flicker,
We’re like flames and liquor,
Ignited but we went out quicker than we ever dreamed.
Like we ran out of gasoline. 
Like we ran out of gasoline.

And when finally I shut off this machine, 
I can’t get you off of my mind it seems…
You’re still beside me, and when I wake, 
I reach out just praying you stayed.

But wind caused us to flicker,
We’re like flames and liquor,
Ignited but we went out quicker than we ever dreamed.
Like we ran out of gasoline. 
Like we ran out of gasoline.

 

5. Lonely Route (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:03

Waiting like a school girl on a bus.  Gave him a piece of my broken trust, 
Forced to choose to be hurt or healed, by a harsh ray of light at the window seal.
Days go by and he ain’t called, don’t know if I miss him or that southern drawl, 
Stumble out on the balcony, sipping the black to feel the energy.

My heart’s as vacant as a cheap motel, 
Can’t afford to buy, I ain’t ready to sell, 
My warmth to another cold cold stale, 
Lover who can’t even fight like hell 
To keep the blood pumping when the lights go out, 
I think I’m sticking to the lonely route.

Now the chains weigh me down like a ton of steel.
It’s hard to breathe in when you can’t feel, 
Gave up trying and give in to depression, and focus my efforts on a new obsession.

Embrace the quiet and creature comforts, of an empty house, and try to find something, 
To distract my mind for a second, it’s a full time job, but I’ll take it I reckon.

Opened my mind, and I closed my heart. Driving without headlights in the dark. 
You ain’t got a choice, you can choose to be free. There’s a silver lining in the
tragedies.My heart’s as vacant as a cheap motel, 
Can’t afford to buy, I ain’t ready to sell, 
My warmth to another cold cold stale, 
Lover who can’t even fight like hell 
To keep the blood pumping when the lights go out, 
I think I’m sticking to the lonely route.

6. Running Like The Cumberland Feat. Justin Robbins (Erica Sunshine Lee/Porter Howell) 5:06

You can walk away, you can try to leave, 
Block me out, like a bad dream, 
Say goodbye to Sixteenth Avenue, 
guess it wasn’t meant to be.

Pack your head strong bitterness. 
Keep pretending that it don’t exist. 
You think know who’s fault it is,
don’t you, saying you won’t miss a thing.
You can get away, some things you can’t shake.

‘Cuz I’ll be 
Running like the Cumberland, 
Through all of your what could’ve beens, 
Haunting you like a melody that keeps 
rolling around in your head.

Follow you like a shadow 
Everywhere you go I won’t be too far behind
I’ll be running like the Cumberland,
Running like the Cumberland,    
I’ll be running like the Cumberland through you mind.

You hear the song of a bluebird, 
Echo like an unfinished verse, 
Takes you back and you feel the hurt,   
don’t you, wish that you had never left. 

You moved on, but this current’s strong.

‘Cuz I’ll be 
Running like the Cumberland, 
Through all of your what could’ve beens, 
Haunting you like a melody that keeps 
rolling around in your head.
Follow you like a shadow 
Everywhere you go I won’t be too far behind
I’ll be running like the Cumberland,
Running like the Cumberland,    
I’ll be running like the Cumberland through you mind.

 

7. One More Mistake (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:55

Looks like you're ready to go, but you're never ready to leave.
Goodbye's the word we use but neither one of us believe. 
Something about the past keeps on crawling back, 
It's always the same with you and me. 

We don't have to plan it out, let tomorrow figure itself out.

Baby let's forget about the 17 times 
we've broken up and changed our minds. 
We keep ending up in the same place, 
so tonight let's make one more mistake.

You pull away when I lean in, but you let me kiss your face.
Like you don't want to give in but you can't resist the taste.
We've been here before, and you know we both want more. 
We've already broken all we can break. 

How can wrong feel so right, won't you stay here with me tonight?

Baby let's forget about the 17 times 
we've broken up and changed our minds. 
We keep ending up in the same place, 
so tonight let's make one more mistake.

One more chance, one more night, 
One more reason for one more try.

Baby let's forget about the 17 times 
we've broken up and changed our minds. 
We keep ending up in the same place, 
so tonight let's make one more mistake…one more mistake.

8. A Little Eagles (Erica Sunshine Lee) 4:04

I don't know what you're thinking, 
But something's on your mind, 
It ain't like it was before, 
Something's changed somewhere along the line.
We used to dance when the music played,
Put pink champagne on ice.
Now it's hard to see what's going on, 
Through your lying eyes.

Maybe we should just take it easy.

And put on a little Eagles, 
Take in that tequila sunrise, 
Get a hotel in California, 
Even if there's a heartache tonight, 
Two lost desperados, 
Though I can't tell you why, 
Let's take it to the limit and pray love will keep us alive.

I remember back when we met, 
Like two souls had found their match, 
We'd finish each other's sentences 
and you could always make me laugh.  
I thought hell could freeze over, 
before you and I would lose the fire.
How bout the warm smell of Colitas, 
Try to light it up one more time, 
Maybe we can get over it.

If we put on a little Eagles, 
Take in that tequila sunrise, 
Get a hotel in California, 
Even if there's a heartache tonight, 
Two lost desperados, 
Though I can't tell you why, 
Let's take it to the limit and pray love will keep us alive.

I'm so tired of living life in the fast lane, 
And we're both hungry for the love we used to make.

So let’s put on a little Eagles, 
Take in that tequila sunrise, 
Get a hotel in California, 
Even if there's a heartache tonight, 
Two lost desperados, 
Though I can't tell you why, 
Let's take it to the limit and pray love will keep us alive.

 

9. Tupelo (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:08

She had a problem with drinking
An even bigger problem with the boys.
Had enough of music city,
had enough of all the noise.

A daddy’s girl from Mississippi,
Living with her mama’s broken heart.
Playing her guitar every night,
Drowning in every dive bar. 

Now she’s tired of putting down the whiskey,
now she’s putting down the smokes.
She said “Damn this town can kill a soul,
Take me back to Tupelo.”

She grew up in the muddy waters,
but back there it seemed so clear,
Lost between a habit and a song
so long she disappeared,

Back there she fit in like the honey.
Loved the moss underneath her feet.
Getting nowhere but rock bottom
Here in rocky top Tennessee. 

Now she’s tired of putting down the whiskey,
now she’s putting down the smokes.
She said “Damn this town can kill a soul,
Take me back to Tupelo.”

Chasing after what she already had.
Turns out the crooked letters and the humpbacks ain’t really all that bad. 

Now she’s tired of putting down the whiskey,
now she’s putting down the smokes.
She said “Damn this town can kill a soul,
Take me back to Tupelo.”

10. My Tennessee (Erica Sunshine Lee/Andrea Goodman/Kirstie Lovelady) 2:39

Never seen so many Priuses on this Boulevar
Now there’s bougie boutiques where there were dive bars.
I’ve always been a big fan of the west coast sunshine,
If you’re gonna move here, leave the attitude behind. 

Whoa welcome to God’s country,
We got deep fried southern hospitality. 
Where we fight for freedom, faith, and our family,
Make yourselves at home, 
But don’t California up my Tennessee.
 

Sit out on the porch, have a glass of sweet tea.
Enjoy some down home, music and the scenery, 
A peaceful afternoon out on the lake,
Yeah we’re pretty damn proud of our beautiful state. 

I know there’s forest fires and shaky earthquakes,
Tired of tyrants and taxes so you’re trying to escape.
We got hunting and fishing and the Smokey Mountain range,
We like it how it is, ain’t no need for us to change. 

Whoa welcome to God’s country,
We got deep fried southern hospitality. 
Where we fight for freedom, faith, and our family,
Make yourselves at home, 
But don’t California up my Tennessee.
 

So if you’re driving that U-haul from LA,
Okay, we can teach ya how to cook and pray.
Looking for land and a brand new start,
I’m sure it’s been rough, bless your heart.

Whoa welcome to God’s country,
We got deep fried southern hospitality. 
Where we fight for freedom, faith, and our family,
Make yourselves at home, 
But don’t California up my Tennessee.
 

Bring your wine and weed, but don’t California up my Tennessee.

 

11. #1 Dad (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:12

You taught me how to wait on a change up,
Always keep my eye on the ball.
How to work hard and never give up, 
Anything I do I’ve gotta give my all.

You gave me the color of my bright eyes, 
The stubborn in my DNA, 
You know I’ve always been a Daddy’s girl, 
And my name’s the only thing that’ll change.

I was your daughter long before I was his bride, and 
I’ve never seen you cry until tonight.

Dear #1 Dad, 
You’re the best I ever could’ve had, 
The smiles, the love, the laughs, the hugs, 
No matter what… you’ve had my back.
And even on my wedding day, 
Though you’re giving me away, 
No one else could compete with that, 
Cuz you’ll always be my #1, Dad.

For him it might have took a minute, 
But for you it was love at first sight.
From my first heartbeat to my heartbreak 
You’ve stood right by my side.  

Somehow you always know how to fix
Anything and everything that breaks.
And even when my world seems shattered, 
You know all the right words to say.  

You’re a tough act to follow in case you didn’t know, 
You’re my rock and my Superhero.

Dear #1 Dad, 
You’re the best I ever could’ve had, 
The smiles, the love, the laughs, the hugs, 
No matter what… you’ve had my back.
And even on my wedding day, 
Though you’re giving me away, 
No one else could compete with that, 
Cuz you’ll always be my #1, Dad.

I’m grateful for your strength, 
And the faith you have in the Father, 
Instead of losing me, you’re adding to the tree, 
I’m so lucky to be your daughter.

Dear #1 Dad, 
You’re the best I ever could’ve had, 
The smiles, the love, the laughs, the hugs, 
No matter what… you’ve had my back.
And even on my wedding day, 
Though you’re giving me away, 
No one else could compete with that, 
Cuz you’ll always be my #1.
Looking back we’ve had so much fun, 
Yeah you’ll always be my #1, Dad.

12. I Don't Get Jealous (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:12

I saw you staring cross this dim lit bar, 
I can see your buzz buzzing in the neon stars.  
If you’re looking for some action girl you’re in the right place, 
if you dance any closer I’ma punch you in the face. 

I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested, 
Talking going white trash in a hot mess second.  
I ain’t putting up with hoochies trying to get up on my man.  
Over my dead body if you’re thinking you can 
Take him away, no he’s mine forever.  
You ain’t got what he wants, I’m the new Loretta.  
I might have a little temper once my patience gets tested, 
But I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested.

No this ain’t my first ho rodeo, 
I’ll take your red lipstick and stick it down your throat.  
I’m sure you worked pretty hard to get them pretty curls, 
But I’ll rip that hair right off your head I’m warning you girl. 

I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested, 
Talking going white trash in a hot mess second.  
I ain’t putting up with hoochies trying to get up on my man.  
Over my dead body if you’re thinking you can 
Take him away, no he’s mine forever.  
You ain’t got what he wants, I’m the new Loretta.  
I might have a little temper once my patience gets tested, 
But I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested.

You shoot another look, I’m watching you Cougar, 
I got the bullets, I’ve got the loaded Ruger.  
I know you’re trying hard to get his attention, 
But did I mention, I’ve already been to prison cuz…

I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested, 
Talking going white trash in a hot mess second.  
I ain’t putting up with hoochies trying to get up on my man.  
Over my dead body if you’re thinking you can 
Take him away, no he’s mine forever.  
You ain’t got what he wants, I’m the new Loretta.  
I might have a little temper once my patience gets tested, 
But I don’t get jealous Honey, I get arrested.

 

13. Making Up (Erica Sunshine Lee/Andrea Goodman) 2:59

It’s a knock down, drag out, slamming doors in the house, 
Dangit here we go again.  
Sometimes I lose track what we’ve even mad at, 
but I’m already giving in.  
Maybe it’s the means to an end. 

So let’s dust off that bottle, play our favorite song, 
Do what we oughtta, cuz you know what I want.  
We’re both too stubborn and we hate to be wrong. 
All this pissing me off is just turning me on. 
Naturally we’re gonna disagree, but Babe when it comes to love, 
The best part of fighting is making up.
 

I try to count to 3, 
Dirty dishes in the sink.
Babe you’d think we know by now. 
All of these stupid things that get us arguing,
But ain’t nothing we can’t work out, 
Oh I wanna kiss you even more when you pout.

So let’s dust off that bottle, play our favorite song, 
Do what we oughtta, cuz you know what I want.  
We’re both too stubborn and we hate to be wrong. 
All this pissing me off is just turning me on. 
Naturally we’re gonna disagree, but Babe when it comes to love, 
The best part of fighting is making up.

And waking up, 
And making up, 
Instead of breaking up…

So let’s dust off that bottle, play our favorite song, 
Do what we oughtta, cuz you know what I want.  
We’re both too stubborn and we hate to be wrong. 
All this pissing me off is just turning me on. 
Naturally we’re gonna disagree, but Babe when it comes to love, 
The best part of fighting is making up.

14. Espresso Martini Mode (Erica Sunshine Lee/Aubrey Wollett) 2:42

I was in Atlanta celebrating girls night, 
With a rooftop view staring at the skyline,  
Waiter comes over and asks what’ll it be, 
I said I’ll have what she’s having, I’m feeling fancy…

Keeping it classy with this glass in my hand, 
3 coffee beans, y’all watch me dance.

I’m sweet when I’m sipping on that red red wine, 
Feisty when Tequila hits me like a lime, 
Frisky when I’m sipping whiskey it’s on, 
Cheering with my beer touchdown end zone.
Floating like a boat with some rum in my coke,  
Oh no, here we go, 
Espresso Martini Mode…

We walked into the club, shining and buzzing, 
All eyes on us, bartender keep ‘em coming, 
Caffeine and liquor what can go wrong?
I don’t know but this party in a drink is strong.
I turn into a rockstar before the night’s done. 
On the bar or the floor, either way I’ll have fun…

I’m sweet when I’m sipping on that red red wine, 
Feisty when Tequila hits me like a lime, 
Frisky when I’m sipping whiskey it’s on, 
Cheering with my beer touchdown end zone.
Floating like a boat with some rum in my coke,  
Oh no, here we go, 
Espresso Martini Mode…

Trends come and go but one thing’s for certain, 
I ain’t feeling no pain right now, but tomorrow I’ll be hurting.

Cuz I’m sweet when I’m sipping on that red red wine, 
Feisty when Tequila hits me with a lime, 
Frisky when I’m sipping whiskey it’s on, 
Cheering with my beer touchdown end zone.
Floating like a boat with some rum in my coke,  
Oh no, here we go, now the bar is closed.  
Where to next? Who knows? 
Espresso Martini mode…

 

15. Let It Play (Erica Sunshine Lee/Dan Mitchell/Jeannette King) 3:45

Some girls know when it’s right or wrong, 
I can’t tell, so I’m still holding on.
I wanna believe he’s gonna change his ways someday, 
But how long do I have to wait? 
Everybody says he’s not the best for me, 
How do they know what I need?

‘Cuz my eyes don’t see anyone else, 
The way he holds me I still melt, Every time, every time 
He looks into my eyes. 
I know love can play mind games, 
Is hanging on worth the pain, this time, this time?
I don’t know how this song will end, so I let it play.

Some guys know how to treat a girl right.
It’s hard to tell when it’s worth the fight.
I know he means his best, and tries so hard to show, 
That’s why I can’t let him go.

Sometimes I wonder if I could do better, 
I keep on spinning this broken record…

‘Cuz my eyes don’t see anyone else, 
The way he holds me I still melt, Every time, every time 
He looks into my eyes. 
I know love can play mind games, 
Is hanging on worth the pain, this time, this time?
I don’t know how this song will end, so I let it play.

So I let it play, day by day.
Oh, I let it play, no matter what they say,
I let it play, and forgive all his mistakes,
I let it play, and I stay…

‘Cuz my eyes don’t see anyone else, 
The way he holds me I still melt, every time, every time 
He looks into my eyes. 
I know love can play mind games, 
Is hanging on worth the pain, this time this time?
I don’t know how this song will end, so I let it play.