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Strange World

by Sharon Coates

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1.
It Was Me 04:16
It Was Me by Sharon Coates I saw her standing outside my first apartment she seemed so familiar but I could not place her the color of her hair and the shape of her eyes I think she might be me from another time It was me staring back through the years It was me I know it I know it was me Then I saw her down by Lake Riley with her Shepherd pup they played together splashing in the water’s edge they were in their own world - like a family of two then I saw myself and remembered that open heart It was me staring back through the years It was me I know it I know it was me Then I saw an older woman walking with her friend recognized that laugh like a tune from my childhood and knew I’d be alright knew I’d be ok knew I’d be alright and live another day ‘cause It was me staring back through the years It was me I know it I know it was me It was me it was me looking back through the years It was me from another time It was me
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My Own Tune 03:18
My Own Tune by Sharon Coates I’m waitin’ on a Sunday not lookin’ for a Monday hope it’s coming soon I’m headed down the highway gonna do it my way finding my own tune Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do……. Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do……. I’m looking for adventure tryin’ to find the center hope the way is clear Life isn’t meant to measure alleviate the pressure shakin’ off the fear Sometimes we have too much to say when a simple word will communicate Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do……. Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do……. I’ve got something here to say a thought I must convey want to say it loud I’m gonna find the words now speak them to you somehow feeling rather proud Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do……. Do do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do…….
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8 Minutes 04:28
8 Minutes by Sharon Coates In just 8 minutes we will see the light from the sun In just minutes your world can be undone In just 8 minutes a story can be told In just minutes a new life is born Some things happen fast in the blink of an eye Others move slow so we have time to cry In just 8 minutes the river, it may flood In just minutes your destiny will come In 8 minutes ocean tide can turn In just minutes a memory will burn Some things happen fast in the blink of an eye Others move slow so we have time to cry Most things happen at an ordinary pace So we keep track of time and don’t lose our place In just 8 minutes a bird can learn to fly In just 8 minutes you can tell a lie In just 8 minutes a wound can start to heal In just minutes love can be revealed Some things happen fast in the blink of an eye Others move slow so we have time to cry Most things happen at an ordinary pace So we keep track of time and don’t lose our place So we keep track of time and don’t lose our place
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Mr Darwin 02:38
Mr. Darwin by Sharon Coates Mr. Darwin what’s up with this life? Oh Darwin will we learn to survive? Mr. Darwin do we need a will to live? Oh Darwin what do we have to give? We seem to be stuck in an undeveloped stage Kind of like some teen who hasn’t found their place Mr Darwin Mr Darwin will we be the fittest here? Oh Darwin have we grown too much fear? ------ Mr Darwin can we reach a better phase? will we turn another page? Oh Darwin The giraffe has grown his neck and the bird has found his song What do we all need to finally move along? Mr Darwin Mr. Darwin can we gain another sense? Oh Darwin might be our last defense…
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I Think I Saw God by Sharon Coates I think I saw God through a telescope With an eye made by man think I saw hope I think I saw life floating out in space Made me feel calm made me feel safe There’s a rumor goin’ ‘round that heaven’s in the sky Might be some truth where there’s smoke there’s fire I think I saw God fall through the air In the guise of a snow landing in my hair Who else has the time to make so much art No two are the same - since the very start There’s a rumor goin’ ‘round that heaven’s in the sky Might be some truth where there’s smoke there’s fire I think I saw God from the window of a plane In a gorgeous cloud that sent down some rain But when we got above there was the sun Makin’ stuff like that - sounds like some fun There’s a rumor goin’ ‘round that heaven’s in the sky There’s a rumor goin’ ‘round that heaven’s in the sky There’s a rumor goin’ ‘round There’s a rumor
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Strange World by Sharon Coates I’m so happy that I’m cryin’ so bored can’t do a thing I’m so healthy that I’m dyin’ so sharp can’t see a thing I’m so tired can’t go to sleep so wired can’t stay awake I’m so lost……know where I am This is a strange world where life is like a dream This is a wild world where things aren’t what they seem In a crowd I feel all alone I’m so smart don’t know a thing So popular I’m by myself so poor have everything So sad I’m always laughing so loving hate this world I’m so old….born yesterday This is a strange world where life is like a dream This is a wild world where things aren’t what they seem At times I have to wonder why we’re really here Why do we feel this way will it become clear This is a strange world where life is like a dream This is a wild world where things aren’t what they seem This is a strange world where life is like a dream This is a wild world where things aren’t what they seem In this world how we feel matters more than what is real

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SHARON COATES’ newest release STRANGE WORLD rolls her wry sense of humor into her fascination with the natural world and the human experience. The result is a fun and deeply interesting set of songs.

ALBUM REVIEW: "STRANGE WORLD"
By Frank DeBlase, The City Newspaper

Some artistic types have an itch to express what's inside with whatever is their chosen medium. Sharon Coates must have a rash as she requires multiple disciplines: musician, glass artist, landscape artist. Her new CD, "Strange World," is kind of a landscaped affair with its big room and bigger sky feel. Sure, reverb helps to make statements like that valid and literal, but not everyone can paint with sheer emotion and vocal chords. Coates is one of those artists that can.

Coates mixes influences liberally, from rootsy singer-songwriter on the album's opening track, "It Was Me," to the gentle girl group grind of "My Own Tune," as well as pop and garage rock — dig the early Jefferson Airplane edge on the cut "8 Minutes." Lyrically, Coates isn't stuck in the love and love lost lane, instead she opts to initiate a conversation with Darwin. There's an overall pop rock continuity running throughout "Strange World," and the production is sweet thanks to Dave Drago, who recorded the project at his 1809 Studios. This one is a gem.

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released May 26, 2016

All songs by Sharon Coates
Produced by Dave Drago & Sharon Coates
Recorded at 1809 Studios
Engineered, mixed & mastered by Dave Drago at 1809 Studios

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Sharon Coates Rochester, New York

Sharon Coates' music explores the depth of the world around her. Her voice has a undeniable innocence that contrasts with the deep, complex, sometimes painful emotions of her experiences.
Her writing reflects the complexity of life, from the rich & painful to the funky, fun & upbeat quirkiness of life. Sharon is curious and vulnerable and yet what shines through is her strength and conviction.
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