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Light & Dark Pearls

by Bettina Johnson

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1.
Worse Than Dying 04:35
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Worse Than Dying WORDS and MUSIC by David Waehner & Bettina Johnson Produced by D. Waehner – DW Productions, Atlanta When I’m alone with you There’s nothing else I’d rather do With you I’d gladly spend eternity I know you feel the same Yet you fear somehow we’ll change But trust our love is strong…just believe I know you know I truly love you But at times you drive me totally insane, insane Can we stop this nasty dance? Get back to real romance There’s no need for this pain Must I really explain? You’re a mess, but you’re a fight worth fighting Together we’re thunder and lightening You bother me at times without even trying But the thought of losing you, would be worse than dying Sometimes I want to kick you in the head And then take you straight to bed No I wouldn’t want it, any other way Some might think we’re kinda strange But please never ever change I’m blessed to hear you say you’ll always stay You know how much I really need you At times I take frustrations out on you…I’m sorry baby Let’s try to refrain from playing dirty little games Before we build a wall of hurt We can’t undo You’re a mess, but you’re a fight worth fighting Together we’re thunder and lightening You bother me at times without even trying But the thought of losing you, would be worse than dying Worse than dying We have our lives together We had our worlds apart We have our complications But never of the heart At times I want to bite you You bother me in ways I can’t explain But always love eternal…remains You’re a mess, but you’re a fight worth fighting Together we’re thunder and lightening Time after time, we’re partners in crime And the thought of losing you, it’s worse than dying Worse than dying Would be worse than dying The thought of losing you would be worse than dying © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.
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You Only Love Yourself 03:50
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You Only Love Yourself Words & Music: Bettina Johnson Produced by David Waehner – DW Productions, Atlanta You kept calling me Asking why we couldn’t make it Yeah we had good times But plenty bad Hon I just couldn’t take it Then finally when we were alone that night Played near the bonfire…danced in the light You held me close, so why did we fight? Oh…oh Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me safe and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself You only love yourself Together by the sea Spoke of our deepest dreams We swam the ocean Of light and dark pearls Disappeared from the world Our love, our love You said you didn’t care You said it wasn’t there, no more Yet it lives still In our memories In a passing breeze Mi amore, mi amore Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me save and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself When you only love yourself Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me safe and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself You only love yourself You only love yourself You only love yourself © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.
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Pathetic 05:57
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Pathetic WORDS and MUSIC by Bettina Johnson Produced by David Waehner – DW Productions, Atlanta I try to pass you on the stairs You always block my way Lean down and whisper in my ear Come play I’d go never say no We’d go to your place and I stay In chains you had your way And I would crawl across the floor to you Let you do anything you wanted to A woman in love Like a junkie in need It can’t be love Love don’t let your heart bleed You use my body You own my soul Snap your fingers I come running I lost control So what does that make me? What does that make me? What does that make me? Oh, oh, oh You cheated I’d stay I looked the other way Put up with all your lies It’s true Now my heart’s broken Over you A woman in love Like a junkie in need It can’t be love Love don’t let your heart bleed You use my body You own my soul Snap your fingers I come running I lost control So what does that make me? What does that make me? What does that make me…oh oh oh You are forever gone A voice in the wind Just a memory of my past sins And if you were to come to me on your knees I’d turned away I’d say no So what does that make me? What does that make me? What does that make me? Oh, oh, oh © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.
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War For Love 04:04
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WAR FOR LOVE WORDS BY: Bettina Johnson MUSIC BY: Bettina Johnson & David Waehner Driving ‘round town in a 69 Caddy Top was down I thought who could THAT be? Couldn’t be a city boy looked a little green Lord I was used to fast cars and rides in limousines Heard from Adrienne, Hon he’s got a girlfriend Right there decided I would fight to win I’d lie, steal, cheat…be a little crass Made sure that he got sick of her and tossed her on her ass! All is fair its war for love All I did was give him a shove Heaven forgive me for going to extremes Got him out of his Caddy into my limousine All is fair in love and war My only sin was needing him more Gonna start a battle, gonna start a fight She won’t see me coming, be a long long night Followed him around though he never knew When he showed interest had to play it cool Started to pursue me as far as I could see Wherever I was, was where he’d be! Thought I must be crazy he’s NOT my type The kinda guys I like are rock star right Can’t even dance doesn’t own one guitar Just drives around town in that damn old car! All is fair its war for love All I did was give him a shove Heaven forgive me for going to extremes Got him out of his Caddy into my limousine Hey now wait don’t call me names! Angels weep, the devil stokes his flames She called me up when he showed her the door Nasty names and then she declared war But it was too late when she started playing games He had a taste of me I made him go insane! Yes I did… All is fair in love and war My only sin was needing him more Tell me how could this love be so wrong It’s been many years now and our loves still strong All is fair its war for love All I did was give him a shove Heaven forgive me for going to extremes Got him out of his Caddy into my limousine. Hands off bitch…he’s mine…he’s mine… © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.
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After All These Years (I'm Sorry) 06:25
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AFTER ALL THESE YEARS (I’m Sorry) WORDS and MUSIC by Bettina Johnson Produced by David Waehner – DW Productions, Atlanta I miss looking in your eyes And while I can still see them whenever I want, it’s not the same Not the way they looked when your sleepy gaze met mine But I’ll take the blame. I miss hearing your voice And while I can still hear you whenever I want, it’s not the same The way you said my name whispered in your sleep But I’ll take the blame I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back You can’t come back I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back And after all these years...I’m sorry I miss the way you feel Oh God I can’t feel you whenever I want, this is insane I miss running my hands up your back and into your hair The way I felt when you touched me there I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back You can’t come back I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back And after all these years...I’m sorry You’d think that after all this time (memories would fade) Though I was the one to leave you (it wasn’t easy to do) What part of my heart did I rip out? What does that leave behind? (for the one who’s been true) What reason can I find? (to explain my need for you) What does that leave behind…for the one who replaced you? I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back You can’t come back I miss you, I’m sorry I miss you he worries No going back You can’t come back You can’t come back And after all these years… I’m sorry © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.
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You Only Love Yourself (reprise) Acoustic 03:38
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You Only Love Yourself Words & Music: Bettina Johnson Produced by David Waehner – DW Productions, Atlanta You kept calling me Asking why we couldn’t make it Yeah we had good times But plenty bad Hon I just couldn’t take it Then finally when we were alone that night Played near the bonfire…danced in the light You held me close, so why did we fight? Oh…oh Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me safe and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself You only love yourself Together by the sea Spoke of our deepest dreams We swam the ocean Of light and dark pearls Disappeared from the world Our love, our love You said you didn’t care You said it wasn’t there, no more Yet it lives still In our memories In a passing breeze Mi amore, mi amore Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me save and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself When you only love yourself Would you bear me in your arms for life? Keep me safe and hold me tight Would you bear me and no one else? When you only love yourself You only love yourself You only love yourself You only love yourself © 2014 - Bettina Johnson – Aqua Raven Publishing, Mo Mo Shell. All Rights Reserved.

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released July 22, 2014

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Bettina Johnson Atlanta, Georgia

Singer/songwriter from Atlanta GA but born in NY. Started in jazz clubs doing standards w/a sultry sweet voice, Bettina then headed to Los Angeles to experience. Bettina is now moving into the Alternative Rock genre & released her first EP "Light & Dark Pearls." Writing songs based on her life experiences, the music & lyrics are sad, sweet, funny and filled with the emotion of one who lived them. ... more

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