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OUR LIFE AS YIN AND YANG
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Our life as yin and yang
We ourselves are black and white
Good and evil lives in us
In our souls - darkness and light
PRE-CHORUS:
Black and White
Earth and/and sky
Water and/and fire
Day and/and night
CHORUS:
Black X White
Shy X charming
How should I live?
Who should I be?
Black or White
Silent or sociable
Who should I be?
How should I live?
I always speak the truth X White
But I lie to myself sometimes X Black
I believe in a higher mind X White
But I like the simple life X Black
PRE-CHORUS:
Black and/and White
Weakness and/and strength
Hatred and/and love
Minus and/and Plus
CHORUS:
Black X White
Shy X charming
How should I live?
Who should I be?
Black or White
Silent or sociable
Who should I be?
How should I live?
I’m X Black X Black
I’m X White X White
Sometimes I’m black X Black
Sometimes I’m white X White
We are different inside Black X White
But we don't want to be gray Black X White
But we don't want to be gray outside Black X White
CHORUS:
Black X White
Shy X charming
How should I live?
Who should I be?
Black or White
Silent or sociable
Who should I be?
How should I live?
FAST OR SLOW
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Black X White
CHORUS:
Morning here, I’m up to go!
Silk is bed, enjoy it so
Little stretch and shower cold
I’ll stay down, no rush to go!
X White
Life flies like a breeze in the sky
You push and rush to get the prize
There is no time to take second chance…
You only make it right, sharp mind and lions heart
Your body’s temple, take care of yourself!
X Black
I’m feeling good with taking time in bed
My dreams are building castles in the sand
So tender and so sweet
No rush is opening my eyes, my dreams of Paradise!
And those who wait for me should also take their time!
X White
Step up, you gotta believe!
Make a plan and work for your dreams!
You’ve got a chance if you’ve got a courage
Bust up your confidence, just take your dominance!
Build up your spirit, it will take you up.
X Black
My social media slides up
I’m getting popular in Instagram
And as virus in TikTok
Just need soft lights and camera, sunset in Dubai
Nice smile, green eyes – welcome to my life!
Black X White
CHORUS:
You are choosing way to go
Left or right, there’re highs and lows
In or out, you are lark or owl
Be yourself, live fast or slow!
CHESS
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
CHORUS:
The whole world is playing chess
Some plays better than the rest
Our world’s as a big chessboard
Where power dictates the rules to all
Some play with white chessmen
But others play with the blacks
White chessmen starts the battle first
On a black and white chessboard
Chess is an allegory of our life
We take the first steps and learn to play
We make mistakes and we often lose
But we shouldn’t resign without a fight
CHORUS:
The whole world is playing chess
Some plays better than the rest
Our world’s as a big chessboard
Where power dictates the rules to all
As in chess, we start life as pawns
Then we want to be a bishop or a knight
But only a few want important be more
And play the role of rook, queen or king
In chess, like in society, are the rules
Which cannot be changed in the game
But a lot of life is built on lies
And often the victory can’t be fair
CHORUS:
The whole world is playing chess
Some plays better than the rest
Our world’s as a big chessboard
Where power dictates the rules to all
SEASONS
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Black X White
CHORUS:
Summer and winter, autumn and spring
The world is changing with their colouring
And you, as a painter, are choosing landscape
Which season more pleasant for you everyway
X White
How I like summer
Bright sun and blue sea
Brown tan and bright cocktails
This fine season for me
X Black
I like rainy autumn
Parks are covered with leaves
Romance in my window
The rain is knocking on me
Black X White
CHORUS:
Summer and winter, autumn and spring
The world is changing with their colouring
And you, as a painter, are choosing landscape
Which season more pleasant for you everyway
X White
How wonderful is winter
Go skiing with friends
In montains for Christmas
And Happy New Year!
X Black
Nature comes alive in spring
With birds flying high
And the trees are blooming
Filling world with life
Black X White
CHORUS:
All seasons are beautiful in their own ways
But we love them in way, as we’re not the same
It’s summer or winter, it’s autumn or spring
Make your choice of seasons and be happy in it!
STOP BULLYING!
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
X Black:
What to do if you are bullied at school and university?
They coin a nickname, sneak sideways glances with cruelty
Fingers pointing, pushing, tugging at your braids
No one stands up but your parents, who've got your back always
X White:
Tell them: Stop bullying!
Don't bully me!
X White:
Find yourself a strong defender
The one who will surrender
Rising above the crowd's scornful dance
Who belittle themselves in trance
X Black:
But how do I find him when everyone is bullying me?
Smarter ones seem weaker, strength following the majority
In which world should I seek, how to make him a friend?
A quest through the chaos, a journey without an end
X White:
It's a challenge to find such a soul
Without a sibling's guidance, a task to control
Yet, they exist—those sculpting their might
To shield the weak, to stand up for what's right
Just be the first to push back
Against those trying to knock you off track
Speak up loudly, make them think twice
Show them courage, be your own paradise
Tell them: Stop bullying!
Don't bully me!
Stop bullying!
Don't bully me!
And this man will come to your defence!
X Black:
Stop bullying!
Don't bully me!
Defender:
Stop bullying
Don’t bully her!
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Black X White
CHORUS:
Birthday it's a holiday of childhood
Friends and gifts - parts of joyful mood
But we celebrate it in different ways
X Black
I'm soulfull at home with my parents
X White:
I'm having fun at the club with my friends
X White
You need to prepare for your birthday in advance
Think over a program for the party day
Select the desired club or available house
Order food and a beautiful birthday cake
X Black
Birthday is a very sad holiday
You're getting older for a whole year
Toys are only needed in your bed
But for your parents you are a child every year
Black X White
CHORUS:
Birthday it's a holiday of childhood
Friends and gifts - parts of joyful mood
Every birthday is like one step up
By the beautiful stairways of your life!
BALLAD
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Black X White
Sometimes it’s sadness in your soul
But you haven’t it to show
Just hide your face if you want to cry
Pain covered with a polite smile
X Black
Sometimes you’re letting down the hands
Soul and body need a break
It’s hard to hide behind the smile
What’s happening with you inside
X White
The world can bring a heavy stress
With pain and loneliness
When no one even wants to know
If you were there, or no?
X Black
Don’t want to prove to anyone
That I am good and light
My body’s strong, it gets along
With beauty of the soul
X White
It might be mean, it might be bad
At work and in your bed
Each morning pushing for the fight
Not easy to survive
Black X White
You can be strong, you can go on,
But good to know, you’re not alone
If you’ve got a friendly hand
It shouldn’t matter who is that…
What color and gender is that!
LOVE TRIANGLE
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
X White
How difficult is it sometimes to choose
Someone whose shoulder will be faithful
Who can you trust with your life
Watching together in bed sunrise
X Black
If he haven’t enough of you
If he's dating with me and you
Trying to find other traits in me
To complete own fantasy view
CHORUS instrumental
X White
Love triangle - how hard it is
I want to be the only one for him
But he is a one for both of us
There’s no way triangle lasts
X Black
It torments me, i feel it too
You believe he's made for you
But as I breath I know – he's mine
Why did we got on firing line?
Black X White
CHORUS:
Life story, story of love, my story
Your story, story both mine and yours
Black X White
We all are different inside
Like white day or black night
One like sparkle in Champaign
Other to hug on rainy day
Black X White
There is no way to share with you
True love that's meant to be for two
The day will come - he will decide
Which one of us will stay by his side
Black X White
CHORUS:
Life story, story of love, my story
Your story, story both mine and yours
Life story, story of love, my story
Love story, story both mine and yours
DRIVING STYLE
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
CHORUS:
Every girl's got her own driving style
Some go fast, they're racing all the while
Others slow, just taking it in stride
Choosing cars that fit just fine
PRE-CHORUS:
What about the colour of your ride?
Like choosing the shade of your inner pride
Does it match your handbag or state inside?
For some, it's all about the car's sweet ride
X White
I love the thrill of speedy drives
In my racing car I feel alive
Blonde behind the wheel, I make it clear
Setting the mood, no time for fear
Others give way, as I appear.
X Black
Economical and dark, that's how I roll
Park with ease, control my every goal
In a world of colours, I stay discreet
Leaving worries behind, no need to steal
My car's my partner, and it's got the appeal
PRE-CHORUS:
What about the colour of your ride?
Like choosing the shade of your inner pride
Does it match your handbag or state inside?
For some, it's all about the car's sweet ride
CHORUS:
Every girl's got her own driving style
Some go fast, they're racing all the while
Others slow, just taking it in stride
Choosing cars that fit just fine
INTROVERT
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
X Black:
I like boring evenings
In my room I feel like a lord
The space around is only mine
Where fairy dreams of my soul can define
Sometimes I read a book immersed in the story
Another time I’m watching the movies
I like to manage my time independently
According to my mood and desires
CHORUS:
Basically, I'm an Introvert
I dislike being in crowded rooms
I can share my revelations
Online is where my friendship looms
Loneliness is not a vice
Many of the greats worked alone
Having your private space in this world
Is like a bless that can’t be sold
It’s so important to be in piece with yourself
When the state of the body and soul
Are on the same gentle wave
In the closed space of a cozy world
CHORUS:
Basically, I'm an introvert
I dislike being in crowded rooms
I can share my revelations
Online is where my friendship looms
According to my mood and desires
EXTROVERT
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
X White:
I like friends and I like parties
Every evening we gather in a cafe,
Or at someone's house
To loud music we dance and laugh
And we part at midnight
To be in demand and stylish
Take care of your body and keep it in good shape
To keep up conversation
Need to stay up to date
CHORUS:
Basically, I am an extrovert
And I enjoy the fast paced life
That's why I'm like spring tight
Who doesn't even rest at night...
Who doesn't even rest at night
I like to travel with my friends
Getting to know the world
Not in dreams, but with my own eyes
Learn new things not from books
Remembering what you saw
Every phase in life is special
Youth is when you gey impression
Of the world around us
You should be like a volcano
Charging with positive emotions
CHORUS:
Basically, I am an extrovert
And I enjoy the fast paced life
That's why I'm like spring tight
Who doesn't even rest at night...
Who doesn't even rest at night
You should be like a volcano
BE YOURSELF
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
Black X White
Our world is very different
From school we know – we must be strong
Be prepared for life's challenges
And take fate into your own hands
But after the school is the real life
There is no place for snot and complaints
Real life has its own rules
And you cannot change them yourself
CHORUS:
Be different, but be yourself
Create your own cozy world
Respect your parents, be true with friends
Don't waste your life on trifles yet
X White
It's hard to take your first steps in life
You're like a baby trying not to fall
Not always the parent's hand
Is ready to support when you fall
X Black
Don't run away from your home
Where you have own room
Don't be shy to ask for help
For your parents you will be loved one
CHORUS:
Be different, but be yourself
Create your own cozy world
Respect your parents, be true with friends
Don't waste your life on trifles yet
Life is diverse – make yourself
Pave your way with own hands
Look yourself - create own style
Don't put things off - do all at once!
LETTER X
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
________
X Black
Letter X is a magical symbol
It contains a spring tight
Which is any word where it is
Makes it very strong and great
X White
Letter X is like a crossroads of two ways
Two different entities in one
One way is black and other is white
By crossing each other, they form a style
CHORUS: Black X White
Letter X, how magical you are in words
You both unite and separate
You contain compressed strength
You are like a magic multiplier
X Black
But letter X has other meanings
Х-files, X-factor, Model X, Space X
And even the logo Twitter turned into letter X
Denoting a union of opposing opinions
X White
letter X in mathematics is a multiplication sign
In Roman numerals is a number ten
In office work it’s the secret files
And hidden talent in any art
CHORUS: Black X White
Letter X, how magical you are in words
You both unite and separate
You contain compressed strength
You are like a magic multiplier
Black X White
Letter X is also in our show
It means the opposite
So is unification, strengthening the essence
Everyone can put their own meaning in letter X
CHORUS: Black X White
Letter X, how magical you are in words
You both unite and separate
You contain compressed strength
You are like a magic multiplier
And even our logo turned into letter X
MY WORLD
Music&Lyrics by Vladimir BOGATOFF
We are live in a social society
And we believe in higher justice
Human rules that seem to help us all
But deep inside we fight against the wall
In my quest for freedom and a sense of rhythm
We won't need a mentor, we'll do it ourselves
Chorus:
We are black and we are white
Big and small - it’s alright
The thing is who you truly are
Create and build your own world
Make a better every day to come
Be the creator of your best world
Old walls are not always reliable
We want to go beyond the old rules
We want to expand our space
Make this world a better place
There’s so much behind it and everyone must find it
Own comfortable and profitable place
Chorus:
We are black and we are white
Big and small - it’s alright
The thing is who you truly are
Create and build your own world
Make a better every day to come
Be the creator of your best world
Create and implement your plans
Let adults solve the problems of the world for now
But we will expand the scope of our freedom
Where is the skin color, gender and nationality
Won't matter to our creative worldview
Won't matter to our creative worldview
We are the builders of a new world!
Chorus
We are black and we are white
Big and small - it’s alright
The thing is who you truly are
Create and build your world
Your own world!