John McLean Allan

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Tainted

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Tainted continues the sound fusion of ancient traditional Celtic music with modern rock and roll. Allan's guitar-driven riffs and solos deliver a solid, riveting rock rhythm section that marries both new and old musical traditions. Interspersed with the depth and beauty of great Celtic tunes are Allan's engaging and personal songs that showcase his strengths as a singer and songwriter.

Watch Me

I can tell by the way your eyes light up

it's that new friend on the phone

And if I hadn't spent eight years loving you

I wouldn't be so scared to be all alone

I know you say he's nothing

but I've seen that face before

When you couldn't keep your eyes off me

and said love wouldn't let your feet touch the floor

If you won't talk about it then I can't walk around it

If you can barely look at me

there's one last thing that you should see

Watch me walking away

Watch me still standing tall

in the face of it all

Watch me saving my pride

as I'm dying inside

looking so comfortable

It's not so easy leaving

It's not easy to understand

Why every time I close my eyes

I see you making love to another man

I can't control what's going on

but I can change what I do

And all I want is to make you hurt

so with a kiss and a smile I'm leaving you

And you won't see me cry or hear me ask you why

You've made a bed but I won't lie in it

Come by the window and look at this