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“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.

 
 
 

“SAME SHIP DIFFERENT DAY”- erica sunshine lee

(10th original album)

Copyright Erica Sunshine Lee 2021 All Rights Reserved

 

 
 

1.  Grain of Salt
(Erica sunshine Lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

Bumped into my ex again, had a falling out with a real good friend. Life is full of twists and turns, but every time I get burned, I take it with a grain of salt, some lime and tequila, it’ll make you stronger, it ain’t gonna kill ya. When life has you up against the wall, take it from me y’all, take if with a grain of salt. Just do it. Come on you’ll get through it. Throw it back and forget it all, just take it with a grain of salt. Lost my job, but I’ll find work. Never say “Things can’t get worse.” Money’s tight but that’s okay, I’ll live to see another day and take it with a grain of salt, some lime and tequila, it’ll make you stronger, it ain’t gonna kill ya. When life has you up against the wall, take it from me y’all, take if with a grain of salt. Just do it. Come on you’ll get through it. Throw it back and forget it all, just take it with a grain of salt. Get that shaker, throw it over your shoulder, get down then get down a little lower. Stomp and clap, take a breath and laugh, slide turn around, and start all over. Drink a shot, then drink one more. One tequila, two, three, floor. Find a cab, go home and sleep it off, then find a Bloody Mary to fix it all…and ya take it with a grain of salt, some lime and tequila, it’ll make you stronger, it ain’t gonna kill ya. When life has you up against the wall, take it from me y’all, take if with a grain of salt. Just do it. Come on you’ll get through it. Throw it back and forget it all, just take it with a grain of salt and a margarita, and life will taste a whole lot sweeter. Don’t be sweating nothing small, just take it with a grain of salt.

2. Key West Blue
(Erica Sunshine lee/Alyssa Jacey)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

Ever since I was legal in a bar, I got hooked on the color of that PBR, down by the border, saw you ordering up a round. Yeah Duval Street was crowded with peeps, but all I was you in that sweet cut off pirate tee, and I was like hell yeah you can buy me a drink. Uh-oh, here we go, trouble drinking doubles at Sloppy Joe’s. Singing Jimmy Buffett and everybody knows the words: “Wastin' Away Again.” Typical bleach blonde beach bum dude, his eyes matched the sky, right then I knew, I’m obsessed with that Key West Blue. I remember when we were waking up together in 78 degree perfect weather, little summertime romance by the beach catching waves and rays for days and we was like the hottest thing in town every single night when the sun went down, and we would take a walk sand in our toes, and I still see the color with my eyes closed. Uh-oh, here we go, trouble drinking doubles at Sloppy Joe’s. Singing Alan Jackson and everybody knows the words: “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” Typical bleach blonde beach bum dude, his eyes matched the sky, right then I knew, I’m obsessed with that Key West Blue. Blue’s been known to make a person cry, but I don’t know why, cuz every time I think about that southernmost coast in July, all I can do is smile. Uh-oh, here we go, trouble drinking doubles at Sloppy Joe’s. Singing Kenny Chesney and everybody knows the words: “No shoes no problem.” Typical bleach blonde beach bum dude, his eyes matched the sky, right then I knew, I’m obsessed with that Key West Blue. Uh-oh, here we go, trouble drinking doubles at Sloppy Joe’s. Singing Bob Marley and everybody knows the words: “Everything’s gonna be alright.” Typical bleach blonde beach bum dude, his eyes matched the sky, right then I knew, I’m obsessed with that Key West Blue.

 

3.  The Whiskey
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

It ain’t the kiss, no Baby we’ve got that down and how we make up when nobody is around. The way you hold me, it’s like I’m in a dream, then you walk in I can tell you’ve had too much to drink. It ain’t the distance that’s killing me, it’s the miles between us when you’re right beside me and I’m lying awake while you’re fast asleep thinking about all the reasons I should leave. It ain’t the distance, no it ain’t the distance, it’s the whiskey. I ain’t ever been so head over heels, even when we fight, I know how good it feels to wake up beside you, I don’t want nobody else, the way you touch me every time I still melt. It ain’t the distance that’s killing me, it’s the miles between us when you’re right beside me and I’m lying awake while you’re fast asleep thinking about all the reasons I should leave. It ain’t the distance, no it ain’t the distance, it’s the whiskey. But you want it so bad, more than you’ll ever want me, I’ve tried to make you choose, but I know what you need. It ain’t the distance that’s killing me, it’s the miles between us when you’re right beside me and I’m lying awake while you’re fast asleep thinking about all the reasons I should leave. It ain’t the distance, no it ain’t the distance, it’s the whiskey.

4.  High on the Low Country
(erica sunshine lee/Bill DiLuigi)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

Row back from the ocean, every wave that rolls in, kisses in slow motion and on your tongue. Heat salt and jasmine, I can taste the magic, my sweet little habit gotta have me some. Moss hanging from the trees, moan from the ghost of a breeze, you and me Carolina Dreaming. Southern sky, sunset money. Your touch is like solid gold honey. We’re two seabird shadows dancing in the light, getting high on the low country. Lightning flashes on your face, there’s a from that won’t wait, swear the levy’s bout to break if this keeps up. Moss hanging from the trees, moan from the ghost of a breeze, you and me Carolina Dreaming. Southern sky, sunset money. Your touch is like solid gold honey. We’re two seabird shadows dancing in the light, getting high on the low country. Getting high, getting high, getting high on the low country. Getting high, getting high, getting high… Moss hanging from the trees, moan from the ghost of a breeze, you and me Carolina Dreaming. Southern sky, sunset money. Your touch is like solid gold honey. We’re two seabird shadows dancing in the light, getting high on the low country.

 

5.  It’s My Turn
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Butter & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by Butter

It’s my turn to be the cold shoulder. Turn this whole thing around and say it’s finally over. It’s my turn to start listening to all my friends who’ve been telling me I should leave, well that advice is sinking in. I’ve been wasting too much time, hoping you’d come around and change your mind, but you ain’t gonna, so I don’t wanna wait around for clear blue sky, when the rain won’t ever end, and I keep sitting here watching the lightning strike and burn. It’s my turn to walk out and call it quits, and quit hanging onto something that don’t exist. Yeah I’ve learned if I want things to change, I’ve gotta stop making the same mistakes, cuz I’m tired of all this pain. Cuz I’ve been wasting too much time, hoping you’d come around and change your mind, but you ain’t gonna, so I don’t wanna wait around for clear blue sky, when the rain won’t ever end, and I keep sitting here watching the lightning strike and burn. It’s my turn. It’s about time I stood up for myself, stop putting myself through this hell. It’s my turn to not pick up that phone. To put my foot down and be okay on my own. I’ve been wasting too much time, hoping you’d come around and change your mind, but you ain’t gonna, so I don’t wanna wait around for clear blue sky, when the rain won’t ever end, and I keep sitting here watching the lightning strike and burn. It’s my turn, it’s my turn, it’s my turn.

6.  Champagne
(Erica sunshine Lee)

Produced by Michael Funk & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by
Michael Funk

I’ve got a black dress and some roses, instead of crying, now I’m posing. Taking a picture of this occasion, giving myself a standing ovation. Whoa, I’m not drowning my sorrows, whoa, I’m popping the top on this bottle. To stepping stones, growing pains, the bluest skies come after the rain, and even though, I didn’t wanna let you go, I’m taking myself out on a date and I’m toasting champagne. I could resent you and remain jaded, or I could be grateful that I made it to the other side of such a heartbreaker. I could’ve crumbled, instead I got braver. Whoa, it’s been a battle, now I’m winning. I’m raising my glass to new beginnings. To stepping stones, growing pains, the bluest skies come after the rain, and even though, I didn’t wanna let you go, I’m taking myself out on a date and I’m toasting champagne. No I’m not afraid to be alone. I wanna say it through a megaphone. I’m sipping the sweet taste of victory, yeah I lost you, but I finally found me. Whoa, you said I was nothing without you. Whoa, but I don’t miss nothing about you. To stepping stones, growing pains, the bluest skies come after the rain, and even though, I didn’t wanna let you go, I’m taking myself out on a date and I’m toasting champagne. I’m over you Babe, and all the stupid mind games. To set the record straight, I’m feeling pretty great, I’m loving the way this healing tastes, I’m taking myself out on a date and I’m toasting champagne. Toasting champagne, yeah I’m toasting champagne. I’m toasting champagne.

 

7.  Single for the Summer
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

I don’t need to bring no sand to the beach, I’m fine getting by on my own two feet. In the sun, in my comfort zone, rubbing on my Coppertone, ain’t nobody blowing up my phone. Gonna be single for the summer ain’t nobody tying me down. Just the strings on my bikini, dang Ima take it easy, cut the anchor I ain’t trying to drown. Sunsets with no regrets, just let my skin keep getting more brown. Gonna be single for the summer do whatever I wanna do now. Feeling independent feeling light as a feather, yeah I’m feeling like myself again, feeling so much better. I’m free as a bird, if I want to I can flirt, Mr. Fella dressed in yella, yeah you cute, but ain’t you heard? Gonna be single for the summer ain’t nobody tying me down. Just the strings on my bikini, dang Ima take it easy, cut the anchor I ain’t trying to drown. Sunsets with no regrets, just let my skin keep getting more brown. Gonna be single for the summer do whatever I wanna do now. Just ‘cuz I’m alone, don’t mean I’m lonely, I’m making new friends and freedom looks good on me. Gonna be single for the summer ain’t nobody tying me down. Just the strings on my bikini, dang Ima take it easy, cut the anchor I ain’t trying to drown. Sunsets with no regrets, just let my skin keep getting more brown. Gonna be single for the summer do whatever I wanna do now…Gonna be single for the summer.

8.  California Gold
(Erica sunshine lee/Meghan Williams)

Produced by Michael Funk & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by
Michael Funk

Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold. Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold. West coast winning on a ferris wheel spinning down on Santa Cruz Avenue.  Candy apple lips getting sweeter ever kiss, ten dollar teddy cuz you hate to lose.  Share a Sundae on a Saturday lazy.  Let my hair down baby yeah you’re driving me crazy.  No-o, this ain’t California Dreaming, Whoa - oh are you seeing what I’m seeing?  That summertime all the time Baby can you feel it, Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold. Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold.  Coca-cola sipping, got my heartbeat skipping, yeah I know this is the real thing. Gas station shades, yeah, we’ve got it made under palm trees who needs the bling?  Beach waving hair with that millionaire smile, Rodeo Driv-ing that laid back style.  No-o, this ain’t California Dreaming,  Whoa - oh are you seeing what I’m seeing?  That summertime all the time Baby can you feel it, Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold. Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold.  Don’t need that money, money, when you’ve got that sunny sunny look in your eyes, the way we touch, touch, touch, gives me that rush, rush, rush.  No-o, this ain’t California Dreaming,  Whoa - oh are you seeing what I’m seeing?  That summertime all the time Baby can you feel it, Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold. Whoa - oh you’re my California, California Gold.

 

9.  “Same Ship Different Day
(erica sunshine lee/Wes Loper)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

Same ship, different day. Floating on my ocean getaway. Me and the Captain, my First Mate, on the same ship, different day. Working on 3rd shift, wishing I was drifting away. Hey Hey! Watch em come and go, while I’m sitting on the dock of the Bay, to get paid. One of these days I’m gonna make my escape, buy me a boat and sail away. Same ship, different day. Floating on my ocean getaway. Me and the Captain, my First Mate, on the same ship, different day. I hear folks complain ‘bout the sunshine and the rainy day. If you look hard you can find there’s a silver line in the haze. Make the most of what you have take the good with the bad, and just laugh it away. Same ship, different day. Floating on my ocean getaway. Me and the Captain, my First Mate, on the same ship, different day. Even if you can’t afford a yacht, be satisfied with what you’ve got. Same ship, different day. Floating on my ocean getaway. Me and the Captain, my First Mate, on the same ship, different day. Same ship, different, on the same ship, different day.

10.  Love Thy Neighbor
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

I remember growing up, I knew everybody on my street.  If I needed a cup of flour, I just had to walk a couple feet.  Gone are the good ole days, it won’t be like that no more.  Hell I don’t even know the names of the folks on the third floor.  I know amazing grace saved a wreck like me, but it’s hard sometimes to turn the other cheek.  I believe in miracles, He turned water into wine, but when Jesus said love thy neighbor, He didn’t live next to mine.  This lady must be miserable, she lives alone with her dog next door.  She came into my place uninvited and her mutt peed on my floor.  She don’t even smile or wave every time I walk by her.  Hell if I wasn’t Christian I would set her place on fire.  I know amazing grace saved a wreck like me, but it’s hard sometimes to turn the other cheek.  I believe in miracles, He turned water into wine, but when Jesus said love thy neighbor, He didn’t live next to mine.  I’ve tried to be the bigger person, overlook how mean she is, but there’s only so much I can take of a buzzkill like this.  So when her birthday present arrived that day, felony or not.  I took that Godiva package and ate every damn chocolate in the box.  I know amazing grace saved a wreck like me, but it’s hard sometimes to turn the other cheek.  I believe in miracles, He turned water into wine, but when Jesus said love thy neighbor, He didn’t live next to mine.  Yeah when Jesus said love thy neighbor, He didn’t live next to mine. 

 

11. “Fragile”
(Erica Sunshine Lee/ Justin Robbins/Kyle Mercer/ John Bielecki)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

If I gave you my heart, would you keep it safe?  How would it feel, would you guard it with your life or let it break?  If I gave you my trust, would you ever let me down?  Could I rely on you to keep your word when I’m not around?  Cuz this heart’s fragile, it’s been broken, lost some battles, I’ve lost hope and it’s so hard to let my guard down again.  So if you’re looking for another naive temporary lover, save your breath, cuz I don’t need the consequence, so I’m just wondering…If I gave you my time would every single minute count?  Would you kiss my face the same way 25 years from now?  If I gave you my love would it ever be enough?  Would it make you feel whole, or would you go looking for another’s touch?  Cuz this heart’s fragile, it’s been broken, lost some battles, I’ve lost hope and it’s so hard to let my guard down again.  So if you’re looking for another naive temporary lover, save your breath, cuz I don’t need the consequence, so I’m just wondering…Anyone can have a house, move in and move out; just rehearse the same ole lines and empty words, but I’m looking for something more than borrowed bricks and boards.  I know what I want.  Cuz this heart’s fragile, it’s been broken, lost some battles, I’ve lost hope and it’s so hard to let my guard down again.  So if you’re looking for another naive temporary lover, save your breath, cuz I don’t need the consequence, so I’m just wondering…

12. “Hold A Hurricane”
(erica sunshine lee/Bill DiLuigi)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

I’ve got my heart packed up in a suitcase.  I’m kind of partial to a new face.  You’re like my mind moving way too fast.  Don’t buy me roses, they never last.  I’m searching for a sun I haven’t seen on my face.  The only places I ain’t been are the alter and the grave.  These arms are made for loving but they don’t know how to stay, and there’s a warm storm coming your way.  I bet you’ve never been this close to trying to hold a hurricane.  I’ve torn through tons of these tiny little towns. You’re not the only one who’s asked me to slow down.  Oh, I’m the story you’ll be telling, excuse the damage, I just can’t help it.  I’m searching for a sun I haven’t seen on my face.  The only places I ain’t been are the alter and the grave.  These arms are made for loving but they don’t know how to stay, and there’s a warm storm coming your way.  I bet you’ve never been this close to trying to hold a hurricane. I’m searching for a sun I haven’t seen on my face.  The only places I ain’t been are the alter and the grave.  These arms are made for loving but they don’t know how to stay, and there’s a warm storm coming your way.  I bet you’ve never been this close to trying to hold a hurricane.

 

13.  Song for the Summer
(Erica sunshine lee/Meghan Williams)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

We don’t know where this is going, but I’m along for the ride.  Hair down, top down now we’re cruising like summer of ’69.  Yeah that sunset and your silhouette against the watercolor sky,  and the taste of your lemonade lips getting sweeter every time.  I could use a backroads soundtrack, one we could just play back.  You can be my song for the summer, whoa.  It ain’t gotta be forever, whoa.  Make it one to remember, whoa.  You can be my song for the summer.  We were hotter than a sunburn.  Rolling round on the dock.  Strip down jump in now we’re kissing on top of Butte Rock.  You got me singing along like Strawberry wine.  I wanna turn this up and play it a thousand times.  You can be my song for the summer, whoa.  It ain’t gotta be forever, whoa.  Make it one to remember, whoa.  You can be my song for the summer.  I can tell I’m falling, but fall comes so fast.  We can replay it anytime.  Even if it doesn’t last.  You can be my song for the summer.  You can be my song for the summer.  You can be my song for the summer, whoa.  It ain’t gotta be forever, whoa.  Make it one to remember, whoa.  You can be my song for the summer.

14.  Paradise Problems
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

All my friends say that I’m living the life down by the beach partying every night. They don’t understand how hard it is when I’m catching a buzz, but no fish. Sure the ocean’s pretty, but today I need some pity. I can’t complain, but I’m gonna. A little too much sun and Corona. Paradise is nice with all the warm sunshine, and I never get tired here of year round summer, but today’s one of those days I’m hanging out in the shade. I’m not down just laying a little lower, cuz I’m sunburnt, hurting and hungover. I’ve got my Costas on ‘cuz my future’s so bright, but I can’t remember too much of last night. Started in the morning on the boat day drinking, I forgot to wear sunscreen, what was I thinking? Then apparently we went out to a dive bar. I got some numbers don’t remember who they are. Somehow I made it home back to my bed, but I’ve never seen my skin quite this red. I think I’m dying I need some Ibuprofen. Can somebody get me some of that aloe lotion? I can’t complain, but I’m gonna. A little too much sun and Corona. Paradise is nice with all the warm sunshine, and I never get tired here of year round summer, but today’s one of those days I’m hanging out in the shade. I’m not down just laying a little lower, cuz I’m sunburnt, hurting and hungover. I wanna play, but I can’t stay outside, so I’ll crack open another cold one until the pain subsides. I can’t complain, but I’m gonna. A little too much sun and Corona. Paradise is nice with all the warm sunshine, and I never get tired here of year round summer, but today’s one of those days I’m hanging out in the shade. I’m not down just laying a little lower, cuz I’m sunburnt, hurting and hungover.

 

15.  Love Me For Tonight
(erica sunshine lee/Jaime Pierce)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

It’s been a long week and I don’t need to think about it anymore.  Don’t have the words to speak, so I grab a drink walking through the door.  I see you standing over there with your friends as you smile at me with that devilish grin.  Baby, you’ve got no idea what you’re in for.  I ain’t looking for commitment, or anything down the road, but it sure would be nice to have someone to hold.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.   So the whiskey starts working as you get the nerve to make a move.  Ask me did you come here alone, can I buy you a drink or two.  I can feel myself getting mesmerized as you smile at me with those kiss my eyes, don’t say I didn’t warn you.  I ain’t looking for commitment or anything down the road, but it sure would be nice to have you to hold.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  I wanna feel your body lying next to me.  Make me close my eyes til it’s hard to breathe.  In the morning, we can wake up from this dream.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  Just love me for tonight, oh, oh.  

16.  The House
(erica sunshine lee/Andrea Goodman)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt, Erica Sunshine Lee, & Michael Funk
Engineered by Zach Allen

I wasn’t looking for evidence til that trojan man fell out of your pants. You should’ve known I do the laundry. Did you think you’d get away with cheating on me. So I checked the phone records. Saw the same number from Extor, Texas, and that voice on the other end was some girl named Jane you’d been sleeping with. So I drank up a bottle of my favor Cabernet. Burned your baseball cards and your signed Willie Mays. Cried for a minute over it til I found out: I got the house. Well I got greedy and I got smart. Charged the limit on all your credit cards. I started thinking bout future plans. Sold your old Corvette for 50 Grand. So I changed all the locks and when you got back home. You figured out I figured out what was going on. Tried to apologize and dig your way back out. It’s too late now. ‘Cuz I got the house. So I drank up a bottle of my favorite Chardonnay. Put my best black dress on and went out on a date. Posted all my pictures online so you’d find out….and, I got the house. I got the house. I celebrated with all my friends. Sold that diamond ring, bought a brand new Benz. I hear your living with your Mama now. That sucks, cuz I got the house. Yeah I got the house. I got the house, and the boat and the dog and kicked you out. I got the house.

 

17.  Another Drinking Song
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

It’s been a decade picking guitar from everywhere to arenas to little dive bars.  In show business, one’s thing’s for sho, it’s all about who you know.  Well I know Jack and Jim and Jose, Jameson on a cold day.  Captain Morgan when I’m boarding a boat and Lord I know Dickel in a pickle, and by George, I know Miller and Bud and all my friends sure love when I bring em along, so cheers! Here’s to another freaking drinking song.  I was playing in Key West when this girl had another request.  She said, “Do you know anything besides drinking songs?”  I said you know what they say, they can’t be wrong.  They say: “Write about what you know.”  Well I know Jack and Jim and Jose, Jameson on a cold day.  Captain Morgan when I’m boarding a boat and Lord I know Dickel in a pickle, and by George, I know Miller and Bud and all my friends sure love when I bring em along, so cheers! Here’s to another freaking drinking song.  Well I ain’t no politician, but I’m out on a mission, pretty well conditioned to make fast friends who stand by til the end, especially when I’m fishing.  So I know Corona and Dos Equis, met em on the coast of Mexico.  Me and my amigos would sure love to meet ya, just in case you didn’t know… I know Jack and Jim and Jose, Jameson on a cold day.  Captain Morgan when I’m boarding a boat and Lord I know Dickel in a pickle, and by George, I know Miller and Bud and all my friends sure love when I bring em along, so cheers! Here’s to another freaking drinking song.

18. Raining in Paradise
(erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

The weatherman was finally right today.  He said 100% chance of rain, but that won’t keep my spirits down.  So, I’m raising my glass to another round.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m still feeling alright with a rum runner running over ice, and a reggae beat playing all night.  It don’t matter if the sun ain’t shining cuz I’m still drinking on an island.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m feeling fine.  I didn’t catch the sunset today.  In fact, the only color in the sky was gray.  But that ain’t gonna stop me from getting buzzed on a boat.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m still feeling alright with a rum runner running over ice, and a reggae beat playing all night.  It don’t matter if the sun ain’t shining cuz I’m still drinking on an island.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m feeling fine.  I’ve been in thunderstorms in Costa Rica, got drenched in Mexico with my amigos.  Soaked in Honolulu, but I still had fun, you don’t mind the storm when you’ve got enough rum.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m still feeling alright with a rum runner running over ice, and a reggae beat playing all night.  It don’t matter if the sun ain’t shining cuz I’m still drinking on an island.  Even if it’s raining in paradise, I’m feeling fine.

 

19. Can’t Kill This Cactus
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

I’ve got lines on my face, and I’ve been worn down every day since the good Lord planted me here on this earth.  I don’t need much to survive, if you don’t love me, well that’s alright, ‘cuz I’ve got air and this here piece of dirt.  I’ve been left out in the desert, survived the biggest storms, abandoned left for dead, I ain’t no delicate unicorn.  You can tear me down and cut me to the core, but the fact is, no matter what, you can’t kill this cactus.  You thought I was innocent and green, but I’m pretty prickly and mean.  If you start a fight with me, well I’m gonna win.  You can cut me to pieces, but in the end I’ll keep on breathing.  Sun and water’s all I need in the end.  I’ve been left out in the desert, survived the biggest storms, abandoned left for dead, I ain’t no delicate unicorn.  You can tear me down and cut me to the core, but the fact is, no matter what, you can’t kill this cactus.  I’ve got a thick spine.  So I’ll be just fine.  Leave me high and dry, but I ain’t gonna die.  I’ve been left out in the desert, survived the biggest storms, abandoned left for dead, I ain’t no delicate unicorn.  You can tear me down and cut me to the core, but the fact is, no matter what, you can’t kill this cactus.  I’ve been left out in the desert, survived the biggest storms, abandoned left for dead, I ain’t no delicate unicorn.  You can tear me down and cut me to the core, but the fact is, no matter what, you can’t kill this cactus.  You can set me on fire, but I’ll rise up from the ashes, no matter what, you can’t kill this cactus.

20.  My Buffett List
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

I’m in a hammock swinging back and forth on a beach next door to Louie’s Backyard Porch, and the sound of the waves got me thinking bout life. Would I regret anything today if I died? Well I’ve traveled overseas to six continents. Seen the Grand Canyon and the Pyramids, but there’s a couple of things I’d hate to miss on my Bucket List. Yeah I wanna sing a song with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna sail along with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna shoot Patron with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna smoke a bong with Jimmy Buffett. Before I go and kick the bucket, I wanna raise one hell of a ruckus, and get ship faced and stoned with Jimmy Buffett. Sure there’s other things that I could do like learn to fly a kite or play kazoo, but I don’t think I’d be as satisfied if I didn’t cross ‘em all off before I die. I wanna sing a song with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna sail along with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna shoot Patron with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna smoke a bong with Jimmy Buffett. Before I go and kick the bucket, I wanna raise one hell of a ruckus, and get ship faced and stoned with Jimmy Buffett. Palm tree potion, suntan lotion, wasting away in the middle of the ocean. They can scatter my ashes on the beach in the Keys, ain’t nothing else I’ll need to rest in peace. Yeah I wanna sing a song with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna sail along with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna shoot Patron with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna smoke a bong with Jimmy Buffett. Before I go and kick the bucket, I wanna raise one hell of a ruckus, and get ship faced and stoned… Yeah I wanna sing a song with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna sail along with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna shoot Patron with Jimmy Buffett. I wanna smoke a bong with Jimmy Buffett. Before I go and kick the bucket, I wanna raise one hell of a ruckus, and get ship faced and stoned with Jimmy Buffett. I could just see us now, wastin’ away again. That’s my Buffett List.

 

21.  Salt
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Michael Funk & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by
Michael Funk

You’re a vacay on a sunny day, feet on the beach of Californ-I-A, the flavor that I crave long after you’ve gone away.  Here we go back again.  I try to say no, but I can’t win.  I know I shouldn’t let you back in, seems so innocent.  The way you feel, the way you talk.  You know I can’t wash you off.  You’re just like salt on my skin, salt in the water, salt on the rim of my 5 O’clocker, burning on my lips like a sun kiss, I can’t wait to taste you again.  Every time I think I can walk away, you come crashing down on me like a wave and I cave in, Baby it ain’t my fault.  You’re just like salt.  I soak you up, can’t get enough, running through my veins just like a drug.  It’s so insane how love does what it does.   You’re just like salt on my skin, salt in the water, salt on the rim of my 5 O’clocker, burning on my lips like a sun kiss, I can’t wait to taste you again.  Every time I think I can walk away, you come crashing down on me like a wave and I cave in, Baby it ain’t my fault.  You’re just like salt.  You’re the air on the shore that leaves me wanting more.  Like a spring break down in Panama, you know I can’t help but fall… You’re just like salt on my skin, salt in the water, salt on the rim of my 5 O’clocker, burning on my lips like a sun kiss, I can’t wait to taste you again.  Every time I think I can walk away, you come crashing down on me like a wave, and I cave in, Baby it ain’t my fault.  Yeah you’re just like salt on my skin, salt in the water, salt on the rim of my 5 O’clocker, burning on my lips like a sun kiss, I can’t wait to taste you again.  Every time I think I can walk away, you come crashing down on me like a wave and I cave in, Baby it ain’t my fault.  Yeah you’re just like salt.  Yeah you’re just like salt, you know I can’t wash you off.  You’re just like salt on my skin, salt in the water, salt on the rim of my 5 o’clocker.  Yeah you’re just like salt.  Yeah you’re just like salt,  you’re just like salt.

22.  Colington Creek Inn
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Michael Funk & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by
Michael Funk

Time flies by like a rolling train, ya can’t slow it down like a summer rain. You just grab what you can like a shopping spree, take another pill for anxiety, but something grabs you every now and then like the Colington Creek Inn. I was headed south down 75, supposed to catch a plane, but decided to drive up the coast and took a right, stopped in Raleigh for a couple of nights, then I made my way with the eastern wind to the Colington Creek Inn. Oooooh, like a sweet James Taylor Song. Oooooh, I could get lost in all night long. Southern as Scarlett sitting on a swing on a hot Savannah day in the Georgia heat, like that front porch I was wrapped in a snapshot second it took me back, and I ain’t been the same ever since the Colington Creek Inn. I fit in here in the Outer Banks, some days I’m good, some days I ain’t, but I keep on searching to fill the void with a bottle or a Bible or a brand new boy. I ain’t healed, but at least I’m on the mend at the Colington Creek Inn. Oooooh, I keep pushing on. Oooooh, to find where I belong. Got a pen and a couple of strings, writing down a piece of my history. Kitty Hawk ain’t too far, I could fly away to the Northern Star, and hold the Big Dipper in my hands from the Colington Creek. Oooooh, there’s a fireplace keeping me warm. Oooooh, there ain’t a lot I need, and I could sleep ’til Dawn wakes me up and I’ll be gone. Perfect as the coffee I was sipping, a little slice of heaven while the sun had risen. Hated to pack my car and leave, found my soul’s serenity. Feels like stopping by and catching up with an old friend. Yeah, I’ll be back but I don’t know how or when to the Colington Creek Inn.

 

23.  Sand Dollars
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Michael Funk & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by
Michael Funk

Yep. I’ve got it all planned out. 401k I’ma pull it out now. Take what I own, sell it online, and cruise on down the coastline. Why wait til retirement age? Might as well live it on up today, instead of waiting all my life to afford this life, I can make ends meet doing what I like. Saving money eating Tuesday tacos, drinking Tecate, and fishing off the dock so…Might not be rolling in the dough. I’ll be alright down in Mexico, happy as a clam chillin’ in salt water, as long as I got these sand dollars. I ain’t gotta be a millionaire, but I can make it rain on a beach somewhere in my cheap shades, I can still be a baller, as long as I got these sand dollars. I got my new flip flops on Amazon, now the only Prime I got is time in the sun. I ain’t trying to impress nobody. Take a sunset over a Maserati so… Might not be rolling in the dough. I’ll be alright down in Mexico, happy as a clam chillin’ in salt water, as long as I got these sand dollars. I ain’t gotta be a millionaire, but I can make it rain on a beach somewhere in my cheap shades, I can still be a baller, as long as I got these sand dollars. Even if I had all the Pesos, I’d be drinking local cervesas, living off chips and queso. I’d trade a mansion out on Catalina to be hanging out at my favorite cantina so…Might not be rolling in the dough, but I’ll be alright down in Mexico, happy as a clam chillin’ in salt water, as long as I got these sand dollars. I ain’t gotta be a millionaire, but I can make it rain on a beach somewhere in my cheap shades, I can still be a baller, as long as I got these sand dollars. Might not be rolling in the dough, I’ll be alright down in Mexico, happy as a clam chillin’ in salt water, as long as I got these sand dollars. I ain’t gotta be a millionaire, but I can make it rain on a beach somewhere in my cheap shades, I can still be a baller, as long as I got these sand dollars. I could probably make more money, but why even bother, as long as I got these sand dollars.

24.  Don’t Be A Richard
(Erica sunshine lee)

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen

Cutting me off on the highway.  Honking your horn being such a jerk.  That ain’t the way I was raised, but hey I got two middle fingers.  This lady at the table next to me was yelling at the waitress for taking too long, I said “Hey why you in such a hurry?  You can cook your own meal if you stayed at home.”  Cuz life’s too short to be so mean, you can’t fix a fire with gasoline.  I don’t care if your bank account or house is bigger, but hey don’t be a Richard.  Well we might not share the same point of view when it comes to religion or politics.  I don’t mind if you speak the truth, but no need to be a condescending prick.  Cuz life’s too short to be so mean, you can’t fix a fire with gasoline, be a role model or a father figure, but hey don’t be a Richard.  Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  Cuz life’s too short to be so mean, you can’t fix a fire with gasoline.  I don’t care if you don’t like my Instagram picture, but hey don’t be a Richard.  Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  Well don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  Life’s too short to be so mean, you can’t fix a fire with gasoline.  You can even read it on my bumper sticker:  “Don’t be a Richard.” 

(they’re only $5 @ www.EricaSunshineLee.com/store Great for friends, gifts, or putting on the parking lots on stranger’s vehicles)

Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!   Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard!  One more time for the @$$holes. Don’t, don’t, don’t be a Richard! Unless your name’s Richard, then just don’t be a Dick!

 
PHOTO AND DESIGN BY: WARNE RIKER
 

“Bulletproof”- erica sunshine lee

(9th original album)

Copyright Erica Sunshine Lee 2020 All Rights Reserved

 

 

1.  Groove at it
(Bill Diluigi/Erica sunshine Lee) 3:09

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Mark Fain, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Recorded @ Stage Write Studios (Nashville, TN)
Engineered by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

That alarm goes off, you wish it was stop. 
Can’t stand your boss but at least you got a job.
Hey don’t worry about it, when the traffic jams like an angry guitar, running late again, but at least you got a car.
Hey don’t worry about it.  Don’t hurry about it.
If your right’s just gone all wrong, and your off just won’t come on.
Tired of singing that same old song, throw a little groove at it. 
Stuck in that same old rut, and your down needs a pick me up, tap your feet and shake that butt, just throw a little groove at it. 
Lose your troubles like a bad habit, like a rhythm and blues addict, just throw a little groove at it. 
Get your heart all broke, don’t cry yourself to sleep. 
There’s one thing that I know: time will find you brand new beat. 
Hey don’t worry about it.  Don’t hurry about it. 
CHORUS 
Find the sound that soothes your soul.  You don’t need money, you don’t need gold. All it takes is a little music to get your through it. 
Find a sound that soothes your soul.  You don’t need money, you don’t need gold.  All it takes is a little music and you’ll get through it. 
CHORUS
Slide the vinyl right out the jacket yeah throw a little groove at it.

2. Monday morning jesus
(Bill diluigi/Erica Sunshine lee) 3:31

Vocals - Erica Sunshine Lee, Drums, Percussion - Linden Reed, Upright Bass - Ben Dubin , Organ - Liam Nelson, Acoustic Guitar, Hi-Strung Guitar, Electric Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Percussion - Dave Sampson 

Engineered by Liam Nelson 
Co-Produced & Co-Engineered by Dave Sampson
Co-Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee
Co-Producer and Co-Engineer - Matt Cohen
Recorded at Miles Away Studio (Santa Rosa, CA)
Mixed by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

They say come as you are, so that’s what I do.  Front row sinner in a back row pew, but even Jesus ran with the rough crowd. 
Yeah the devil don’t dare go in there, Amazing Grace hurts his ears. 
I feel born again again the time the service lets out. 
Now it’s Monday Morning Jesus.
That old sin wagon is rolling again, God knows I could use a friend. 
You say you’ll never leave us, so be my Monday Morning Jesus.
 
My four tires hit I65. 
All hell breaks loose in overdrive, that peace I had is all in pieces now. 
Yesterday you seemed so close the choir was on fire with the holy ghost. 
Sunday’s gone and the songs have faded out. 
CHORUS 
You’re not stuck in bricks and boards, you’re in my heart praise the Lord. 
Help me to believe I can make it through the week. 
CHORUS
Be my Monday Morning Jesus.

 

3.  Change the world
(erica sunshine lee) 3:57

Vocals and BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson , Drums - Mark Beckett  , Acoustic guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt, Bass - Kevin ‘Swine’ Grantt, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Electric Guitar - Austin Crum

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)
Engineered by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

To the dreamer, the little princess, to the tomboy running at recess, to the prom queen or the shy teen playing flute in the high school band, to the freckled face with braces thinking that you’re never gonna make it through the10th grade well keep the faith.
Blink your eyes you’ll be graduating.
I hear what you’re saying beautiful blue jean baby with a glitter heart of gold that somebody stole, tears rolling down your face. 
But hearts heal after they break, no matter what people say at the end of the day,
hey: you can be the girl that can change the world. 
You could be the girl that can change the world, change the world, change the world. 
To the waitress or the teacher, or the Mama sitting in the bleachers: it ain’t ever too late to have dreams to chase, you’re strong enough to be a leader. 
CHORUS
We’re not that different. 
Be comfortable in your own skin. 
Confidence comes from within. 
No matter who are, you can make a difference. 
We’re not that different. 
Be comfortable in your own skin. 
Confidence comes from within. 
No matter who are, you can make a difference. 
CHORUS
You could be the girl that can change somebody’s world.  

4.  Goodnight kiss
(erica sunshine lee) 3:42

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt 

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Zach Allen @ Red Armor Studios  (Nashville, TN)

When it’s good we’re untouchable. 
When it’s bad we don’t touch at all. 
We’re hot and then we’re colder. 
We make up and then start all over. 
It’s another long night, another drawn out stupid fight. 
Neither one of us can win; when is this gonna end? 
You get mad and I get madder. 
What we’re fighting for don’t matter. 
No I don’t wanna go to bed like this without a goodnight kiss. 
Whoa.  Without a goodnight kiss.  Whoa. 

It gets so bad, but I so badly wanna feel your skin. 
You won’t give an inch and I ain’t giving in. 
Mess up the sheets, then slam the door. 
We make love and then we make war. 
CHORUS 
We’re hot and then we’re colder. 
Come on Baby just roll over. 
Mess up the sheets then slam the door. 
I can’t do this anymore 
It’s another long night, whoa it’s another long night. 
CHORUS

 

5.  don’t change my mind
(erica sunshine lee) 3:30

Keys & Strings - Mark Burch

Produced by Mark Burch & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by Mark Burch @ Burch Studios (Nashville, TN)

Here it is midnight. 
What are you thinking? 
Calling me up with your loneliness when you’ve been drinking. 
You know what’ll happen. 
Did you think it through? 
Cause I don’t know if I’m strong enough to say no to you. 
Don’t change my mind. 
Don’t make me want you back again. 
Don’t make me miss your touch. 
Don’t make me kiss your skin, ‘cuz it’s one of those days, and I just might answer. 
Might not let you go this time, so don’t change my mind. 
Usually I’m stubborn, and I don’t like to lose, but Honey you can’t blame me if I lose my control with you. 
My wound is open, and I’ve been damaged. 
But somehow you convince me the weapon can be the bandage. 
CHORUS 
If you think you’re wearing me down, you’ve gone too far. 
You know how bad I wanna say no, but here you are, here you are. 
You’re changing my mind. 
Making me want you back again. 
Making me miss your touch, making me kiss your skin.  ’
Cuz it’s one of those days, and I had to answer. 
And I won’t let you go this time. 
So don’t change my mind, no, don’t change my mind. 
Oh no don’t change my mind.  

6.  nobody wins in vegas
(Erica sunshine Lee/nick deleo) 2:45

Vocals and BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee , Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Co-engineered by Michael Cruz
Engineered by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

Baby you said goodbye like I was an afterthought. 
Said I’d come running back, but instead I bought ticket with Skymiles to head to Nevada find a pool party and on my first pina colada. 
I saw the Rayban shade man coming my way in a mirage at the Mandalay Bay.
DJ raving in the middle of the day. 
Got a tan with a 10, man I love this place! 
They said it’s a waste of time, you’ll blow your money. 
Leave empty-handed, well ain’t that funny ‘cuz I’m getting lucky and ain’t even played yet. 
Yeah they were wrong when they said nobody wins in Vegas.
 
We were rolling the dice, betting on sevens, the only thing we lost was clothes in room 211. 
Like a roulette wheel we were spinning around, black jack winning every table in town. 
Champagne popping we were drawing a crowd. 
Bet you wish you were with me now.
CHORUS 
Rolled VIP for the rest of the week. 
Messed up the sheets in the President’s suite. 
I pawned your ring, ‘cuz cash is King;
Put it on black: CHA CHING! 
CHORUS  

 

7.  make a move (timothy GLEANon/Erica sunshine lee)

Vocals and BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Bass & Keys - Mark Burch, Guitar - Tim Galloway, Drums - Gregg Lohman

Produced by Mark Burch & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered by Mark Burch @Burch Studios (Nashville, TN)

Your cigarette’s burning, my whiskey’s almost gone. 
The record needle is running through that ole broken song. 
I’m looking at you, you’re looking at me.  
It’s now or never what’s it gonna be? 
What’s it gonna be? 
Make a move, make a move. 
Make a move, make a move. 
Get it on with if you want it. 
I’ve done all I can do. 
I’m waiting, but my patience is running out on you. 
So Baby just make a move, make a move. 
Make a move, make a move. 

Been stuck in this circle, been chasing you too long.
Come on you know I’m worth it, but your chance is almost gone. 
I’m looking at you, you’re looking at me.
It’s now or never, what’s it gonna be? 
What’s it gonna be?
CHORUS 
You can make this fire start.  All it takes is just one spark.  
CHORUS 

8.  i’d love to love you (Erica sunshine lee) 3:26

Vocals and BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee , Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson,Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Recorded @Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)
Engineered by Zach Allen @ Red Armor Studios (Nashville, TN)

I’m good at fooling everybody else, but it’s hard when it comes to myself. 
The smile I paint upon my face covers up a heart that breaks.  I
close my eyes, but you won’t go away. 
My head is lying on his chest, he’s sound asleep but I can’t rest knowing how you feel about me. 
He loves me so much I can’t believe. 
He’s everything I could ever need, but for some reason you’re still on my mind. 
I’d love to love you, but I can’t tonight. 
I wake up and he kisses me goodbye. 
He don’t even know what’s on my mind. 
There’s somebody else’s lips I wanna taste. 
He don’t deserve to be treated this way. 
I convince myself I’ll get over you and stay. 
CHORUS 
Oh, he does everything right. 
He’s the love of my life, so tell me why. 
CHORUS

 

9.  one more time
(preston summerville/erica sunshine lee) 3:20

Vocals and BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Drums - Dustin Richardson, Bass - Eric Santagada, Acoustic and Electric Guitars- Corey Congilio

Produced by Dustin Richardson & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Engineered by Dustin Richardson (Nashville, TN)

Load the truck up with everything we can find. 
I’m heading out to party in the Georgia pines.
Word’s going around town, it’s gonna be one hell of a night. 
I got my buddies they’re rolling with me, a couple 12 packs sitting in the back seat. 
When I look up your face is all I see maybe I should leave. 
Boy you make me wanna drive all night. 
Get away from you and all your lies, then again I wanna turn around and see your face one more time.  Leave you and our memories behind, wanna hate you so much I’ve tried. 
Then again I wanna turn around and see your face one more time. 
I know it’s getting dark I put my truck in park, sit and think to myself for a while. 
Wondering if I should just give up, or if I should give it one more try. 
Tomorrow you’ll wake up and realize you let the best thing in your life walk away, walk away,
but a part of me wants to stay. 
CHORUS
And even though I’m in the driver’s seat, you’ve still got control of me. 
CHORUS

10.  maybe
(erica sunshine lee) 3:49

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice, Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt 

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)
Engineered by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

You pick me up to reminisce. 
For old time’s sake we’ve always been hit or miss. 
I stare at you across this white tablecloth, and I’ve got nothing new to say. 

Maybe you and I could make it work. 
Maybe you could be the one that I deserve. 
Maybe we’ll settle into a routine. 
Or maybe, just maybe, you and I weren’t meant to be. 
I call you when I start to feel insecure. 
Cause you’re the one out there that keeps me reassured, but it ain’t fair to keep on pulling you in. 
So I push you away on the corner of 25th. 
CHORUS 
Some call me stubborn, some call me a fool. 
You know I’m a fighter and I hate to lose. I won’t give in, but it’s hard to give up. 
Sometimes you’ve got to know when enough is enough. 
Now I lose a little sleep now and then trying to make all the chaos make sense. 
I could find a thousand things wrong with you, but it’s probably me if you wanna know the truth. 
CHORUS

 

11.  Think again
(erica sunshine lee/mike dekle) 3:05

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt 

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 
Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)
Engineered by Zach Allen @ Red Armor Studios (Nashville, TN)

If you’re calling ‘bout my dog he died. 
If you think I said I love you I lied. 
If you’re wondering ‘bout my car I sold it. 
If you’re wishing that I might be lonely. 
If you think think that door of mine’s gonna let you back in…think again. 
If you’re waiting for a miracle don’t. 
Think I’ll change my mind I won’t. 
Can’t you read the writing on the wall?  
G-O-N-E spells I’m gone. 
Praying I’ll forgive you for all of your sins.  Think again. 
Think about the times that you left me high and dry, when you drank too much and you thought you could drive. 
Promised me a dozen times you’d change, but the roses have died and our love’s down the drain.
 
Well you say you’re sorry, I agree. 
That’s what you are Baby when you cheat. 
The only thing we’ve got is yesterday. 
Ain’t no future here no more no way. 
Think I won’t get my revenge ex-boyfriend.  Think again. 
CHORUS 
Think that door of mine’s gonna let you back in?  Think again.

12.  Boomerang (erica sunshine lee) 2:47

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee

Electric Guitar - Brent Mason

Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson

Drums - Garth Justice 

Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt

Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry

Keys - Buddy Hyatt 

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee 

Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios (Nashville, TN)

Engineered by Zach Allen @ Red Armor Studios (Nashville, TN)

I don’t know how to do this, like a bandaid on a wound it’s gonna have to hurt, but I need to say the words.  ‘Cause it’s tearing me apart.  I know it’s gonna leave a scar, but I keep going through the motions deja vu I can’t keep throwing this Boomerang. Don’t need this back and forth, little games we can’t ignore.  Boomerang, try to throw you away but you keep ending up at my place.  I’ve gotta think straight and tell the truth.  Gotta do what I’ve gotta do, but something’s gotta change.  Can’t be my boomerang.  I’m devastated.  Tried to make it last.  It’s complicated, but I know you like the back of my hand.  You and I are like fire and water, we don’t mix so why even bother.  All we ever do is break up, make up, gotta quit hanging on to this Boomerang.  CHORUS  I’ve got my reasons.  You say you don’t believe them.  Seems like something’s missing, no the puzzle pieces ain’t fittin’ so I stop. Take a step back.  Need a deep breath to kick that.  Like another bad habit, why do I keep at it this Boomerang? CHORUS

 

13.  heat wave
(erica sunshine lee/Justin robbins) 3:55

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt 

Producers - Buddy Hyatt, Erica Sunshine Lee
Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered & Mixed by - Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

I fall asleep to the sound of your voice banging round in my head. 
I close my eyes feel the touch of your skin, like you’re still lying in my bed. 
And for a moment I whisper softly, cuz I’m pretending in the darkness you’re still here. 
CHORUS
You hit me like a heat wave in the night. 
Electrify like lightning when it strikes. 
Burning up like the fire in your eyes. 
You hit me like a heat wave heat wave . 
You hit me like a heat wave heat wave. 

I see your face in every stranger it’s dangerous.
I swear you’re everywhere. 
The smell of jasmine above is like a has been love floating through the air. 
And for a moment I stop and wonder, is the smell you had me under still right here? 
CHORUS
California gold.  A memory’s all I hold. 
Ashes in my soul I can’t let go. 
CHORUS 
In the dark, in the light. 
Every time I close my eyes. 
Anytime.  Anyplace. 
I’m still haunted by your face when you hit me like a heat wave. 
Oh you hit me like a heat wave.  
Oh you hit me like a heat wave. 
You hit me like a heat wave heat wave.

14.  bullets
(erica sunshine lee/meghan williams) 3:55

Guitar - AJ Kross, Vocals & BGVs- Erica Sunshine Lee

Produced and Engineered by Michael Funk @ Funk Studios (Nashville, TN)

You pour yourself a double, turn the tv on again. 
Two strangers in the same house getting good at playing pretend. 
Your silence is killing me. 
It’s written all over your face. 
You’re a loaded up .44 why don’t you shoot it straight? ‘
Cause there’s a whole lot you’re holding back from me.  Storing words like ammunition, making me your enemy. 
CHORUS
So let the bullets fly, let the hammer go. 
Ready, aim, fire. 
Watch the barrel smoke. 
Ain’t gonna run and hide, ain’t gonna slow me down. 
Tear me to the bone, but I ain’t gonna die. 
So bring on another round, and let the bullets fly. 
Throw a couple shots on back, if that’s what it’s gonna take. 
Lay it on the table point out all of my mistakes. 
This war we keep fighting never ends. 
Nobody can surrender if this battle don’t begin. 
CHORUS 
Come on and do what you gotta do, come on and say what you gotta say. 
I’d rather we go down in flames, than watch us slip away. 
Come on and do what you gotta do, come on and say what you gotta. 
I’d rather we go down in flames than watch us slip away. 
Let the bullets fly. 
Let the bullets fly. 
CHORUS 

 

15.  bad bitch
(erica sunshine lee) 3:13

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Keys - Mark Burch, Bass - Tim Galloway, Guitar - Tim Galloway

Produced by Mark Burch and Erica Sunshine Lee
Recorded @ Burch Studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered by Mark Burch @Burch Studios (Nashville, TN)

I’m independent, an entrepreneur. 
I own my business one thing’s for sure if you mess with my money then you best beware. 
I’m packing more than barrels and you know I ain’t scared to pop pop a cap in a lover, I don’t waste no time. 
I can find me another.  
CHORUS
I’m a bad bitch call me Spanish Marie, running rum from Havana to Miami. 
Every man that crossed me I put in concrete and buried him at the bottom of the sea. 
I’m a bad bitch look into my eyes. 
Can’t hold me down baby I’m a one of a kind. 
I make my own fortune, I’m a helluva ride, and dead men tell no lies. 
I’m a bad bitch. 
I’m a bad bitch. 
Well I get what I want and I want the treasure. 
Surviving on an island in the prohibition era.
My blue eyes hypnotize men like a crystal, ruthless as a shark and I carry a pistol. 
Got booze in my roots cause my father’s Swedish, and curves that make ya swerve from my Mamacita. 
CHORUS 
Now I’m living it up out on a tropical island, another sucker battin’ eyes trying to give me a diamond, but I got what I want, he don’t know that I’m lying. 
I’ll be getting my rocks off somewhere in Thailand. 
I’m a bad bitch, I don’t need nobody else. 
I’ve got rings on every finger, but I ain’t in jail. 
They try to find me, but I’ll never tell all the shit I’ve done, I’m still raising hell. 
CHORUS

16.  chainsmoker
(erica sunshine lee & Baker grissom)

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt

Producers - Buddy Hyatt, Erica Sunshine Lee
Recorded @ Stage Write Studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered & Mixed by - Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

I didn't think I was an addict, then one taste of your love I had to have it. 
Every second of the day I ain't thinking straight. 
This bad habit I can’t help but crave.
Baby you know the story.
Whatever it is you do it for me.
Honey, it ain’t even funny. 
Your kiss is worth more to me than money.
If you were a bar I'd be there 24/7. 
If you were a jukebox I’d crank it up to eleven.
If you were the whiskey I’d be your hangover, and if you were a cigarette I'd be a chain smoker.
I’d breathe you in like oxygen. 
Do anything to feel you on my skin. 
Get in my car in the middle of the night to be buzzin’ off your lovin there's nowhere I wouldn't drive.
CHORUS / CHORUS
If you were fun dip I'd be all up in it. 
If you were a wagon wheel you know I'd still spin it.
If you were Irish I'd be your four Leaf clover and if you were a cigarette, I'd be a chainsmoker.

 

17. the way you love me
(Erica sunshine lee) 3:25

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, & Harmonica - Erica Sunshine Lee , Drums - Linden Reed, Electric Bass - Ben Dubin, Piano - David Luning, Electric Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Lap Steel,

Producer, Engineer - Dave Sampson 
Vocals Produced by - Matt Cohen
Recorded @ Recorded at Miles Away Studio (Santa Rosa, CA)
Mixed by Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

We’re dancing in the living room to our favorite Ryan Adams tune, and I get lost in the blue in your eyes and the 1-2-3 makes me mesmerized. 
We’re making out on the couch ’til the wine makes us both pass out. 
I wake up and drag you to bed and you hold me like I’m your silhouette. 
Baby I love the way you wake me up with a smile on your face and say how beautiful you think I am, and I believe every word cause you’re an honest man. 
And I love the sound your last makes when you hold me my breath fades away. 
I’m so lucky, cause there’s nothing in the world nothing in this world that comes close to the way you love me.  
I feel at home in your house ever since we first went out, and spent our last dollar playing Pink Floyd and closed down the bar such a cool story how we met and we never knew that life would bring me back to you. 
It’s crazy and complicated, but you know I wouldn’t trade it, cuz Baby I love the way you wake me up with a smile on your face and say how beautiful you think I am, and I believe every word cause you’re an honest man. 
And I love the sound your last makes when you hold me my breath fades away. 
I’m so lucky, cause there’s nothing in the world nothing in this world that comes close to the way you love me.
Fifty years from now, I hope we’ll still be holding hands when the sun goes down talking bout the wonderful life we had with our kids and their kids and a love that lasts. 
Cuz Baby I love the way you wake me up with a smile on your face and say how beautiful you think I am, and I believe every word cause you’re an honest man. 
And I love the sound your last makes when you hold me my breath fades away. 
I’m so lucky, cause there’s nothing in the world nothing in this world that comes close to the way you love me.

18.  hearts still beat
2:37

Vocals & BGVs - Erica Sunshine Lee, Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice  , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry , Keys - Buddy Hyatt, Producers - Buddy Hyatt, Erica Sunshine Lee

Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered & Mixed by - Zach Allen @ The Red Room (Nashville, TN)

Houston we have a problem.
Troubles are coming and we can't stop em.
The water's rising, can't touch the bottom.
We’re down but we're not out....
Cuz broken butterflies still fly away, 
And birds still sing when they're souls ache, 
and hearts still beat, 
hearts still beat after they break.
This place is full of fighters, 
the power's out,
but we’ve got lighters and candles,
God knows we're survivors, 
together we'll make it through.
Cuz broken butterflies still fly away, 
And birds still sing when they're souls ache,
and hearts still beat, 
hearts still beat after they break.
CHORUS
Soldiers still fight after long days, 
when you've got nothing you still have faith ‘cuz hearts still beat, 
hearts still beat after they break.
And I still believe in American made and a God up in heaven who knows how to save ‘cuz hearts still beat, 
hearts still beat after they break.

 

19.  stand up for the flag
(Erica sunshine lee) 3:40

Guitar and Keys - Chip Martin, Drums - Derek Mixon

Produced by Chip Martin & Erica Sunshine Lee
Engineered and Mixed by Chip Martin
Recorded @ Chip Martin Productions (Nashville, TN)

It’s flying high in my front yard red, white, and blue stripes and stars.
Some folks just walk on by, but it ain't just cloth, it’s American pride. 
We take it for granted what it means to us.
How bout we show it a little love?
I'm gonna stand up stand up for the flag.
Put my hand up and take off my hat,

for the many men and women who died giving their lives to sacrifice for our freedom,
our faith,our country: the USA!
This land of the free I love so much, so I’m gonna stand up.
I'm gonna thank every single uniform,when I pass ‘em in the airport coming home. 
Listen to the anthem before the game, chills up my spine even time it's sang.
That Fourth of July kinda feeling, waving proud, every time I see it.
I'm gonna stand up stand up for the flag.
Put my hand up and take off my hat,

for the many men and women who died giving their lives to sacrifice for our freedom,
our faith,our country: the USA!
This land of the free I love so much, so I’m gonna stand up.
This ain’t just a pledge we say, it’s the home of the brave. 
Independence for us all. In God we trust, thanks to Betsy Ross.

20.  dreams (stevie nicks) 4:24

Electric Guitar - Brent Mason, Pedal Steel - Mike Johnson, Drums - Garth Justice , Bass - Kevin Swine Grantt, Acoustic Guitar - Bobby Terry, Keys - Buddy Hyatt

Produced by Buddy Hyatt & Erica Sunshine Lee
Recorded @ Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered and Mixed by Zach Allen @ Red Armor Studios (Nashville, TN)

Now here you go again you say you want your freedom. 
Well who am I to keep you down? 
It’s only right that you should play the way you feel. 
Well listen carefully to the sound of the loneliness like a heartbeat drives you mad in the stillness of remembering what you had and what you lost. 
What you had and what you lost. 
Thunder only happens when it’s raining. 
Players only love you when they’re playing. 
They say women they will come and they will go. 
When the rain watches you clean you’ll know. 
You’ll know. 
Now here I go again I see the crystal vision. 
Well I keep my visions to myself. 
It’s only me who wants to wrap around your dreams, well have you any dreams you’d like to sell. 
Dreams of loneliness like a heartbeat drives you mad in the stillness of remembering what you had and what you lost. 
What you had and what you lost. 
Oh thunder only happens when it’s raining.
Players only love you when they’re playing. 
They say women they will come and they will go. 
When the rain washes you clean you’ll know. 
Oh thunder only happens when it’s raining.
Players only love you when they’re playing. 
They say women they will come and they will go. 
When the rain washes you clean you’ll know, you will know, whoa you’ll know.

 
 

"BURIED TREASURE"- Erica Sunshine lee

(8th original album)
Copyright Erica Sunshine Lee 2017 All Rights Reserved

 

 

1.  SPRING BREAK UP
(Erica Sunshine Lee/Jeannette King)
3:30

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Buddy Hyat
Mixed & Engineered by Zach Allen

It's that time of the year, need to clean up some things 'round here.  There's too much crap in this house, so for starters, I'm throwing you out.  I'm tired of lugging 'round this ball & chain.  I want a little umbrella but without the rain.  I'm kicking you to the curb, finally getting what you deserve. Don't try to call boy I'll be busy on a beach somewhere drinking 'til I'm dizzy.  Finding myself somebody worth the time.  Who likes tequila, salt and lime?  This ain't no break, but I know it's rough. It's a spring break up. Don't sit around try to change my mind, I bought a plane ticket passed the Florida Line.  Looking for trouble somewhere in the sand, gonna find myself something more than a tan.  No need to talk it over, I'm already done.  I've got 99 problems and you ain't one.  CHORUS I'm going on a bender, hey bartender mix a little margarita up in the blender.  Ice ice Baby, going a little crazy, getting drunk maybe, sorry if ya hate me. CHORUS x2

2. I'M A PIRATE
(Erica Sunshine Lee) 2:17

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Dusty Richardson
Mixed & Engineered by Dusty Richardson

Yeah I'm a pirate cuz I got the booty. Come a little closer 'cuz you is a cutie.  Yo ho ho, I got a bottle of rum and you wanna get some.  I'm sailing across the 7 seas, trying to find the gold or an island breeze.   If you've got the map, then I've got the keys, and I wanna know who you arrrrre.  Ya see I've been out to sea for a few weeks, and you're a sight for sore eyes like these, but you ain't gonna hear a pirate plead.  You ain't the only one in this barrrrr!  CHORUS  Ya see the violence on the sea made me tough.  I can handle long voyages, I like it rough.  The motion in the ocean and the size of the wave, it all matters at the end of the day.  CHORUS  Wanna get that sweat drippin', dance floor driftin', swayin' til I'm making you a little sea sick and the ship is a rockin' and the boots be knockin' and I'm drop drop droppin' like it's hot hot up in here. And I'm a pioneer, so let me show ya, we can hit the deck or the plank or in the ocean, 'cuz I've got the goods and I wanna get to know ya and I've got some buried treasure let me show ya.        CHORUS x4

 

3. GIMME SOME OF THAT GOOD TIME
(Erica Sunshine Lee/Preston Summerville) 3:07

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Dusty Richardson
Mixed & Engineered by Dusty Richardson

Everybody's talking' bout the ball game coming up.  I've got my colors on showing my team some love and relaxing with a little something in my cup.  Fill it on up, fill it on up, fill it on up.  Gimme some of that good time, cheap wine, soaking up the sunshine, like the good ole' days ain't all rolled by, gimme some of that, gimme some of that, gimme some of that good time.  Gimme some of that taste of a kiss on a hot summer night; the kind you can't wait for, gotta have more, feels so right, feels so right, feels so right.  Gimme some of that good time.  Gimme some of that good time.  I've got some buddies hanging out and a cooler full of beer.  A stash out in my back shed with a couple jars of that clear so we can turn it on up, turn it on up, turn it on up.  CHORUS  Let me tell ya now, you kick your shoes off crank up the beat. You've got the music playing loud. The neighbors up the street came by to see what's going on, and we're already on the 3rd round of beer pong.  Somebody's passing round a bottle, somebody's passed out, but ain't nobody 'bout to leave this house.  People dancing around and they spilling they drink.  Come on let me hear ya sing. CHORUS Gimme some of that good time. Oh gimme some of that good time good time good time.

4. LOVE AT 100 DEGREES
(Erica Sunshine Lee)  2:32

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Buddy Hyatt
Mixed and Engineered by Zach Allen

Sifting through sand trying to find the gold.  Holding my hand like only you can hold.  Wind in my hair stars in our eyes.  We rented a moped and I hold on tight.  Palm trees swaying in the breeze.  So free like you and me.  Love at 100 degrees.  Playing our tunes til we laughed out loud.  Bon Jovi set the mood for going out.  We're living on a prayer and a fifth of whiskey, danced all night yeah you got me tipsy.  Palm trees swaying in the breeze.  So free like you and me.  Love at 100 degrees.  Baby make a plan let's settle down.  Make me the bad habit that you can't quit now.  From rocking your world to a rocking chair, you know that I'm gonna always be there.  Palm trees swaying in the breeze.  So free like you and me.  Love at 100 degrees.

 

5. SUMMER FLING
(Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:34

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee, Mark Burch & Matt Cohen
Mixed & Engineered by Mark Burch

When i first saw you in that Panama City Street, you had your boys around you headed out to the beach.  Sipping on summertime, mixed with that lemon-lime.  I was wishing we were kissing was just a matter of time.  'Til you got that nerve up and said "Hey Girl" I said "What's up?"  We talked in circles found heaven til the sun came up.  Next thing I know it was over it was all a blur.  But every time I see that ocean I remember the way your sweet voice would say my name say my name.  Call it out and rock me like a hurricane.  We were fire and ice, matches and gasoline yeah you and me, you and me, burning down like kerosene.  Our bodies so hot our tan skin was glistening, the way the sweat and sand hung on like your lips on me.  It was so real, better than a daydream, can't shake this shake this summer fling.  You had me hypnotized dancing on them hot coals.  Ain't it crazy how two strangers melt into one soul.  Breeze blowing we both know it ain't gonna last, but I felt so much for you, I fell so hard I fell so fast.  That roller coaster ride ain't got nothing on the high.  You left me wanting more and now every time I close my eyes.  Think about that Florida coastline shining bright.  Reflecting on every memory we made that night and CHORUS  Just like the tide came and washed away our flip flops and our love it had to end, but I can't make it stop, make it stop, make it stop....don't make it stop.  The way... CHORUS

6.  REDNECK RIVIERA
(Erica Sunshine Lee/Tim Charron) 3:14

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Buddy Hyatt
Mixed and Engineered by Zach Allen

The sun's baking bronze bodies in bikinis, this ain't no high-classed cruise with martinis.  Skipped church and I must confess, we're getting baptized in our Sunday best yeah.  If we're drinking wine it's out of a box at our own paradise down in the boondocks.  Ready to sail this afternoon on a 1987 pontoon.  Filled up the cooler and the gas tank.  Playing corn hole and horse shoes on the bank.  Singing Hey Y'all it's a party round here.  We swim in the water and it sure ain't clear.  Holding up our beer and cold margaritas.  Cruising along at the speed of molasses, dang I just lost a pair of sunglasses.  There's a 50 foot rock you can jump off of, I dare ya.  We're rolling along the redneck riviera.  Don't need a lot of cash to get to this place, just swing by the store and grab you a case.  15 miles east of my hometown, boozing it up til the sun goes down.  Game on it's time for a little beer pong, and a drunk singalong to our favorite song.  Singing Hey Y'all it's a party round here.  We swim in the water and it sure ain't clear.  Holding up our beer and cold margaritas.  Cruising along at the speed of molasses, dang I just lost a pair of sunglasses. There's a rope swing hanging on the sycamore tree I dare ya.  We're rolling along the redneck riviera.  Fire up the barbecue through on some steaks.  Everybody's buzzing, burned and baked.  
 Singing Hey Y'all it's a party round here.  We swim in the water and it sure ain't clear.  Holding up our beer and cold margaritas.  Cruising along at the speed of molasses, dang I just lost a pair of sunglasses. There's a keg stand waiting for ya man, I dare ya.  We're rolling along the redneck riviera.

 

7.  YOU'VE GOT ME
(Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:13

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee, Dustin Richardson
Mixed and Engineered by Zach Allen

You call me up, you've had a long day at work.  The only thing I wanna do is take away the hurt.  So I do what I can through this telephone to bring the smile back to your face right where it belongs.  Hard times are coming and that's a fact, but this magic we've got ain't no disappearing act.  No matter what this crazy world throws at our feet, remember I've got you and you've got me. Sometimes we can fight like we're enemies.  Say words to each other that can make us bleed.  But we always make up, cause that's what lovers do, and Babe you're what I need to get me through. CHORUS And when we're looking back on this life we had, I want to make sure that you always know.  There's nobody else I'd rather have by my side to get me to the next place we will go.  Hard times are coming and that's a fact, but this magic we've got ain't no disappearing act.  No matter what this crazy world throws at our feet, remember I've got you and you've got me.  I've got you and you've got me.  I've got you and you've got me.

8. MOJITOS
(Erica Sunshine Lee) 2:52

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Buddy Hyatt
Mixed & Engineered by Zach Allen

I pulled into the island around 3:30, I'd driven all night and I was kinda thirsty.  So I started at the Hog's Breath, took myself a deep breath and I walked up to the bar and I said:  mo mo mo mo mo mo mo mo mojito.  Well the band was playing a little country music.  So I raised up my cup and I said I'll cheers to it.  Then I left to catch the sunset and that sky bloodshot red made me forget about the...all the traffic jams and the work back home, and I started to relax and let the rum flow.  Then I found somebody who was also alone and we found ourselves lost singing a song and it goes: "Mo mo mo mo mo mo mo mo mojitos."  Sweet mint kisses and lime on the rocks, and we made love like it would never stop.  And I ain't quite been the same ever since, so I headed back to the bar and started drinking again.  MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MOJITOS....

 

9. MY ROCK AND ROLL SONG
(Erica Sunshine Lee/Bill DiLuigi) 3:28

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Buddy Hyatt
Mixed& Engineered by Zach Allen

Driving passed midnight, listening to "One Headlight," man I can relate to that. Time to fill the tank up, dollars keep adding up, but you crack a joke and I laugh.  You keep me going, like the Stones keep rolling.  As long as you hold my hand and keep stealing my kisses you've got me hooked on a feeling going straight to my head, the way you take my breath.  The beat of your heart sure knows how to move me, we're making the soundtrack to our own movie and the road is long.  You've got the radio on, yeah you're my rock and roll song.  My first concert tee shirt, the last verse of Freebird, flying me Woodstock high. Yeah, you hit me like the 60s, tripping like Jimmy's electric guitar on fire.  You're easing my mind.  I won't ever turn the dial.  CHORUS  The road is long, and the radio's on, the good ole' days ain't gone...CHORUS

10. CHASE THE NIGHT
(Samantha Stroh/Erica Sunshine Lee/Davis Branch) 3:29

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee, Dusty Richardson, & Zach Allen
Mixed & Engineered by Zach Allen

When was the last time you did something for the first time?  Skipped town on a wild hair, didn't know where you were going til you got there.  Whoa, stars burn out fast.  Whoa, don't let this pass.  Heart's racing, don't waste this chance to find some rules and then break em. No waiting, let's make the most out of this moment; you can't replace it. It's too soon for goodbye, let's play with fire til sunrise.  You and I, chase the night out of the sky.  
Don't wanna play it safe, there ain't a dare I won't take.  Stealing kisses like an outlaw, cuz tonight we ain't getting no sleep at all.  CHORUS

 

11. LIKE A RECORD (Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:08

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Dusty Richardson
Mixed & Engineered by Dusty Richardson

You took me on that John boat, watching lily pads float, waiting for a frog to jump out of the water.  Say "Go ahead and make a move."  Sunset set the mood.  Was it me or did it seem hotter and hotter? You're like a record spin-spinning around in my head, seems every second I'm thinking about the color red that you wore the first night we kissed, and I'm wanting so much more yeah I'm needing a fix-fix.  I'm addicted to your hands tou-touching my skin the way you make me feel every time you lean in.  Closer and closer and I hope this won't ever end. Close my eyes and replay it all over again.  We climbed up in the back seat to kick it in the movies, but we ain't watching a dang thing on that big screen.  Things got hot and heavy in the truck bed of your Chevy, woke up the next morning thinking it was a dream.  CHORUS  I wanna put you on repeat-peat.  Yeah I want you here with me-me.  I wanna wake up beside you in the morning sunrise do what it is we do the whole night through.  I wanna put you on repeat-peat.  Yeah I want you here with me-me.  I wanna wake up beside you in the morning sunrise do what it is we do the whole night through.  CHORUS

12. I DO
(Erica Sunshine Lee) 3:41

Produced by Erica Sunshine Lee & Mark Burch
Mixed & Engineered by Mark Burch

I've looked to the oceans, but I've never seen anything as beautiful as you here with me.  'Cause my world was empty, til you came along.  Right here beside you is where I belong.  Whoa, I could keep searching, but I'd never find a more perfect fit than your hand in mine.  Oh I do honor and cherish you.  I do give my life to loving you.  And everyday I'm breathing I'll make sure you keep believing the words I say are true when I say "I do."   I wanna make your smile show a thousand times a day.  Give you everything I have no matter what it takes.  'Cause you're the one I need to get through each day.  No dreams compare to all the love we make.  Whoa I could keep searching, but I'd never find a more perfect fit than your heart and mine.  CHORUS  Though the years may try and wear us down, we won't forget the promises we're making right now.  CHORUS