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No Place To Hide

by STEPHEN JOHN VAN DE KEMP

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    This Hot New Country Folk Rock release by Stephen John Van de Kemp is awesomely fresh and exciting with catchy melodies and toe tapping music loaded with soul and passion. Get up and dance or just sing along, it's non-stop fun from beginning to end!
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No Place To Hide 03:29
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I hate this town It's getting me down I'd rather be there with you I've changed my ways And I'm never going back again I'm singing this song And it won't take long To tell ya what I want to say Hear my voice and watch my guitar play Is it in the Autumn Do the leaves fall from the sky I didn't think I shot him Didn't even stop to think why But they say I got him That's why I'm stuck here inside These walls are closing in no place to hide Because of what I did I'm missing my kids And I wonder how they'll get along Without me you're doing the best you can It's been so long since your in my arms And I kissed your lips good bye Well every time I think of you I cry Is it in the Autumn Do the leaves fall from the sky I didn't think I shot him Didn't even stop to think why But they say I got him That's why I'm stuck here inside These walls are closing in no place to hide A girl needs her dad Like the one she's never had Cause growin up is hard to do I know what it's like to be left all alone I'm countin on ya son To get the job done I know it's not fair to you I wish I was around to help you out now and then Is it in the Autumn Do the leaves fall from the sky I didn't think I shot him Didn't even stop to think why But they say I got him That's why I'm stuck here inside These walls are closing in no place to hide
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Renne' 03:54
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Hello Baby! I’m sorry to say I can’t stay I gotta go away Please listen to what I have to say right now! Hey! I'm on the phone Tryin to tell you why I’m leavin home For me - There isn’t a cure I get so drunk sometimes it’s all a blur I get up! I get down! I can’t get my feet back on the ground I’ll hang up - now you know The real reason why I gotta go Well I'm gone-I'm gone- I'm gone Renee' I'm never comin back this way Well I'm gone-I'm gone-Renee' Hey! If I was you I'm sure I’d do it just the way you do To me -Life is a game I like to live it inside the fast lane I get up! I get down! I’m not the kinda guy you hang around I’m no good - now you know I can’t stay I think I gotta go Well I'm gone-I'm gone- I'm gone Renee' I'm never comin back this way Well I'm gone-I'm gone-Renee' Well I'm gone-I'm gone-I'm gone Renee' Why don’t you look me up someday But for now I gotta go away Hey! I'm all alone I’m goin now I’m hangin up the phone Goodbye –So long I had to tell you why it all went wrong I get up – I get down My bags are packed I’m gettin outta town Don’t be sad- Don’t be mad I’m really happy I think I’m kinda glad Well I'm gone-I'm gone- I'm gone Renee' I'm never comin back this way Well I'm gone-I'm gone-Renee' Well I'm gone-I'm gone-I'm gone Renee' Why don’t you look me up someday But for now I gotta go away
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Hit the Road 03:48
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I’ve got some place to go - And I got the itch in me I gotta hit the road - Drive all night to Tennessee Hit the Road - Hit the Road Hit the Road - Hit the Road -Hit the Road I’ve got some place to go - Road closed gotta go around Gonna play in a music show- make it big in Nashville town Hit the Road - Hit the Road Hit the Road - Hit the Road -Hit the Road I got a cute little girl in Nevada and I wanna buy a diamond ring I got country songs that I love to play but I never get the chance to sing I’m gonna make it big in Nashville Town cause that’s what I gotta do So sing this song and Ya’ll tag along And we’ll hit the road me and you- HUH I’ve got someplace to go A flat tire won’t hinder me Driving truck in Ohio On my way to Tennessee Hit the Road - Hit the Road Hit the Road - Hit the Road – Hit the Road I got a cute little girl in Nevada And I wanna buy a diamond ring I got country songs that I love to play But I never get the chance to sing I’m gonna make it big in Nashville Town Cause that’s what I gotta do So sing this song and Ya’ll tag along And we’ll hit the road me and you –HUH Hit the Road - Hit the Road Hit the Road - Hit the Road
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Prison Days 04:00
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Oh- I’m alright Got my baby with me all night Oh- I’m Ok Nobody gonna get in my way No more running No more evil ways No more running No more Prison days Oh – I feel good Help my feet get dancing like they should Oh- I feel fine Let’s get down and party all the time No more running No more evil ways No more running No more Prison days It’s great to be alive again And see the light of day From behind cold steel bars I never had my say But now I’m free to live my life And do what I want to Make my dreams reality I’ll make sweet love to you Oh- I won’t be bad Every day you make me feel so glad Oh – it’s for real You can’t believe the way you make me feel No more running No more evil ways No more running No more Prison of days
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I Want to Be With You 03:08
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You’re beautiful You’re full of grace You make me smile When I see your face You’re wonderful You’re lovely too I can’t help myself I think I really like you I think I really like you- I think I really like you I think I really like you You’re elegant You look divine You turn me on When you’re in my mind You’re ravishing You’re radiant too I can’t help myself I wanna be with you I wanna be with you - I wanna be with you I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew I wanna be with you You’re fabulous You are sublime You turn me on When you’re in my mind You’re marvelous You’re pretty too I can’t help myself I wanna be with you I wanna be with you - I wanna be with you I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew I wanna be with you- ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew
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Live Life To The Max 03:39
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I jumped on the train and went down the tracks You can use my name but I’m never coming back I got a short temper and a hole in my jeans I got a slow disease and a mean machine I wanna live my life to the max I wanna do things and never look back I wanna see how far that I can go Well if I don’t I’ll never know I got a one way ticket and a magazine I got a cigarette and a cup of caffeine I’m gonna get away as far as I can I’m gonna change my life and be a new man I wanna live my life to the max I wanna do things and never look back I wanna see how far that I can go Well if I don’t I’ll never know I’ll never know - I’ll never know I’ll never know - I’ll never know I’ll never know I’ll never know what I could do If I only had the chance I’ll never know I’ll never know what I could do If I only found romance I’ll never know I’ll never know what I could do If I could start a brand new day I’ll never know I’ll never know what I could do If there was no one standing in my way I’m gonna head for the hills and clear my mind I’m gonna breathe in the air and get so high I’m gonna be spontaneous and have some fun Learn a new language and speak a foreign tongue I wanna live my life to the max I wanna do things and never look back I wanna see how far that I can go Well if I don’t I’ll never know I’ll never know - I’ll never know I’ll never know - I’ll never know
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I'm In Love 03:54
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You got something that I want I got lovin in my heart You got something that I need Got no tricks hiding up my sleeve You’ve got me on my knees Good Lord help me please I’m in love I got no car and I don’t care I’d walk to see you anywhere I might be poor but I got love That’s all I need come push to shove You’ve got me on my knees Good Lord help me please I’m in love 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 Make my day and love me now Gotta make you mine somehow It hurts so much I can hardly breathe I’m still here kneeling on my knees You’ve got me on my knees Good Lord help me please I’m in love 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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I'm Ecstatic 03:05
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Do you believe in love at first sight? Well I do and I think I might Love you - It’s true If you could get to know me I think you’d like what you see You’d love me - You’d love me Oh I’m Ecstatic - I’m pleasantly surprised When I look into your eyes Oh I’m Elated - It’s really no big deal I’m trying hard to steal your heart away I find you fascinating No more procrastinating Let’s marry - Let’s marry All night I think about you I can’t fall asleep without you Beside me - Beside me Oh I’m Ecstatic - I’m pleasantly surprised When I look into your eyes Oh I’m Elated - It’s really no big deal I’m trying hard to steal your heart away Every day the sun is going to shine Every time I see your face I hope you don’t think that I’m out of line And my proposals’ in bad taste Oh I’m Ecstatic -I’m pleasantly surprised When I look into your eyes Oh I’m Elated - It’s really no big deal I’m trying hard to steal your heart away
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I Miss Home 04:37
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As I get older - The more I give I miss home - Where my ancestors lived I crave the mountains - Sounds of trees I miss everyone who drowned upon the seas Time is fleeting - Where does it go I miss mountains - Covered up in snow My roots are back there - Buried in the ground When I call out to them - I always hear this sound Ou I’m so Happy Ou I’m so Glad Ou I feel so Happy That I got to Love you We gave our blood – We loved this land We worked the fields till there were blisters on our hands Expropriation – took away our farm Fields turned to concrete And the people were all gone Ou I’m so Happy Ou I’m so Glad Ou I feel so Happy That I got to Love you That I got to Love you That I got to Love you
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Drive All Night-Sleep All Day 03:59
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Ew - I’m coming home Gonna be there soon then I won’t be alone Ew - Gonna get so high I’ll see you soon and then we’ll touch the sky I’m gonna drive all night and sleep all day I won’t get lost I’ll find my way My GPS will take me home Then I’ll never be alone - again..... Ew – My hearts with you I wish you well in everything you do Ew - Well I can’t wait My cars so fast I know I won’t be late I’m gonna drive all night and sleep all day I won’t get lost I’ll find my way My GPS will take me home Then I’ll never be alone - again..... Ew – I’m on my way I set my cruise control for today Ew – I miss you so I drive my car and play the radio I’m gonna drive all night and sleep all day I won’t get lost I’ll find my way My GPS will take me home Then I’ll never be alone - again..... Ew - I’m getting close Your loving smile is what I miss the most Ew – I’m getting near I’ll be there soon to love now my dear I’m gonna drive all night and sleep all day I won’t get lost I’ll find my way My GPS will take me home Then I’ll never be alone - again.....
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Gonna Make it On My Own 03:17
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So Many times I’ve said Goodbye And every time I do you start to cry But now I’m leaving you for good I couldn’t love you like I thought I could Oh I’m gonna make it on my own I’ve never travelled down this road I’ve no idea where I’m going to go It’s like I was living in a dream I am the servant and you are the Queen Oh I’m gonna make it on my own Oh I’m gonna make it on my own Oh I’m gonna make it on my own Oh I’m gonna make it on my own Oh I’m gonna make it on my own I’m walking out this door And then you’ll never see me anymore It’s been so long since I’ve been Free It had to end between you and me Oh I’m gonna make it on my own
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Dance the Night Away 03:22
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Well I dig myself -a great big hole To save myself - I had to sell my soul It never was - my lucky day I won’t let life - get in the way Well I get high - And I get low Sometimes I stop - Sometimes I go Well I get Hot - And I get cold Sometimes I’m fast - Sometimes I’m slow Well I punch the clock - when I get to work I take my time - my boss is such a jerk I can’t wait - for the end of the day When I get home - I dance the night away Well I get high - And I get low Sometimes I stop - Sometimes I go Well I get Hot - And I get cold Sometimes I’m fast - Sometimes I’m slow We’re gonna dance the night away We’re gonna swing - we’re gonna sway We’re gonna sing songs all night long Dance with me - You can’t go wrong Well I like to party - late into the night I can’t sleep in – but it will be alright If I’m late for work – well I don’t really care I can’t pay my rent and my cupboards bare Well I get high - And I get low Sometimes I stop - Sometimes I go Well I get Hot - And I get cold Sometimes I’m fast - Sometimes I’m slow We’re gonna dance the night away We’re gonna swing - we’re gonna sway We’re gonna sing songs all night long Dance with me - You can’t go wrong Well I get high - And I get low Sometimes I stop - Sometimes I go Well I get Hot - And I get cold Sometimes I’m fast - Sometimes I’m slow
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Lovers Fantasy 03:36
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Suddenly I lost my way I couldn’t get my bearings straight I looked up for a sign and I saw you I thought my GOD I found my girl The only one in the whole wide world The only woman that would ever do Be my Girl – I wanna be with you Dance with me- Show me what you do Take my hand- Walk along with me Be my girl – A lover’s fantasy I don’t know now where I am going I will always be with you There’s just one thing that I’m knowing No one else will do Be my Girl – I wanna be with you Dance with me- Show me what you do Take my hand- Walk along with me Be my girl – A lover’s fantasy On my way to work one day I saw you on the subway I thought my GOD I think that I’m in love I think you smiled and looked my way My heart just skipped a beat that day You looked like a love angel from above Be my Girl – I wanna be with you Dance with me- Show me what you do Take my hand- Walk along with me Be my girl – A lover’s fantasy I don’t know now where I am going I will always be with you There’s just one thing that I’m knowing No one else will do
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Perfect Day 03:32
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(Hey Boys) –whaddya know How about goin to a movie show (Let’s Go) – meet some girls Or jump in the Chevy and go for a whirl (Hey Girls)- How do you do You sure look pretty in them high heeled shoes (Don’t You)- wanna have fun Let’s go walkin in the summer sun Let’s soak up some rays It’s gonna be another perfect day Just blue sky around Dancin to some funky sound Well it could be worse I could be lyin in the back of a hearse So Hey what do ya say? Let’s have a perfect day -a perfect day -a perfect day (Hey Boys)- Let’s have some fun We can go surfin in the mid day sun (Let’s Go)- to the ocean side Jump in the car we’ll go for a ride (Hey Girls)- You look so fine In your pink bikinis and your long tan lines (Don’t You)- Wanna have fun Let’s go swimming in the summer sun Let’s soak up some rays It’s gonna be another perfect day Just blue sky around Dancin to some funky sound Well it could be worse I could be lyin in the back of a hearse So Hey what do ya say? Let’s have a perfect day -a perfect day -a perfect day
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Down To Mexico 03:02
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Well I’m good – I’m all right Hit the road - on my bike I get high – I get stoned From the rocks – on the road Well I’m riding down the highway And I gotta long way to go Well I’m riding down the highway On a motorcycle made of gold Well I’m runnin from the law And I gotta long way to go Well I’m runnin from the law And I’m headin down to Mexico I got bugs – in my teeth I got scars – on my cheeks I got chrome – on my bike And it shines – in the light Well I’m riding down the highway And I gotta long way to go Well I’m riding down the highway On a motorcycle made of gold Well I’m runnin from the law And I gotta long way to go Well I’m runnin from the law And I’m headin down to Mexico Down to Mexico - Down to Mexico Down to Mexico - Down to Mexico I got burns – in my eyes From the sun – in the sky I got wounds – on my hands From the rain – and the sand

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Ontario-based singer-songwriter Stephen John Van De Kemp has released his very first Album ̶ "No Place to Hide" and lyric video for "Hit the Road"
Stephen John is a country farm boy raised in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. He wrote his first song at the age of 19 that started him on a lifelong songwriting journey.
Having written hundreds of songs, but never having the support to get his music produced, the time is right for the world to finally get to hear one of Canada's hidden gems of Country Folk Rock songwriting.
"Hit the Road" is a Country Rock tune about a young musician yearning in their heart to be a star in Nashville." ̶ Stephen John Van De Kemp
This is Stephen John's very first release of songs, almost all of them written in the last few years, and it will make you wonder where this energetic Canadian songwriter has been hiding all these years. His hot new release is awesomely fresh and exciting with catchy melodies and toe-tapping music loaded with soul and passion.
The song “No Place to Hide” was featured on a two CD Compilation by Dog Star Music that included famed performers Jose Feliciano and Jim Stafford and the song made it to the second round of the International Songwriting Contest.
Stephen John says "I push the envelope with my songwriting by blending Rock, Country, and Folk for an original recipe that has proven popular with my fans over the years."

About Stephen John Van De Kemp: A self-learned guitar player, musician, and songwriter Stephen John Van de Kemp draws from emotion and passion to write his songs. His very early influences were Country Rockers like Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley and Canadian Country star Stu Davis. Stephen John Van De Kemp also performs on occasion with his wife as the Folk Duo “The Carrot Sticks.”
He has performed at some iconic venues in Toronto, Ontario, like Hughes Room, Latvian House, Trinity Church, The Linsmore Tavern and The Old Nick in Toronto.

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released January 31, 2019

Stephen John produced and played all the instruments on the album except for "No Place To Hide"- the tracks were recorded in Nashville and produced by J.T.Bear. Anne Marie Van De Kemp co-produced the album and sang backup vocals on all of the tracks. All songs written by Stephen John Van De Kemp except for "No Place To Hide"- which was co-written with an old friend, Mitch Fountain.
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Stephen John Van de Kemp is a country farm boy from Ontario, Canada. He wrote his first song at the age of 19 that started him on a life long songwriting journey. His very first ever worldwide release of 15 original tunes written in the last few years will make you wonder where he has been hiding all this time? ... more

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