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I loved a Gryffindor G He taught me how to live in the moment C We would fly on his motorbike G He made me feel alive, like I was chosen Am Whispered fiercely all the love we'd see Felt the passion in his heartbeat But he couldn't focus his energy G And I tired of fighting for love VERSE 2 C G I loved a Hufflepuff With gentle eyes and loving, warm arms He's sensitive, his love's attentive He didn't even know his own charms Am --G And late at night with the curtains drawn I learned a humble heart can still be strong But I knew it wouldn't be too long Til I bruised him with my love VERSE 3 C G I loved a Ravenclaw Or I should say I fell in love with learning We conversed about the universe I felt my heart immerse in total burning Am --G It seemed the nights would never end Didn't know two minds like that could blend But he would sometimes condescend Like I couldn't match his love VERSE 4 C G I loved a Slytherin He proved to be the most rewarding challenge He amazed me with his piercing gaze He taught me all the ways to use my talents. Am --G All the power I felt inside In his arms was magnified No matter how hard I tried He didn't need my love. BRIDGE / OUTRO F G But all of the Houses Am C Have given my heart F G C Nothing short of rewards F G And there's one thing that I know for sure… (it’s that) F G Love cannot Am C Love cannot F G C Love cannot be sorted
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Hey dude, I thought we were cool Thought it was gonna be me and you Oh yeah, and Hermione too... I tried for many years to ignore what was happening As soon as you walked through that door, she was fumbling My sister… Really dude? Oooo I hope this won’t be mess Oooo I’m playing third wheel again She got her sights on you She gonna make a move She thinks that you were meant to be Why did you have to choose a girl who’s related to me? Hey dude, my sister done been through some sh*t She been abused, and ever since... She wants to get over that thing that was done to her Every now and again, she needs a shoulder My sister… You better be around or else I swear to God! Oooo I hope this won’t be mess Oooo I’m playing third wheel again You got your sights on her You better be sure You really wanna be a Weasley If not, sh*t is gonna get weird like really really quickly... Cmon you're freaking Harry Potter! You coulda chosen any girl in the whole wide world, and I only got ONE sister! Huh! Oooo I hope this won’t be mess Oooo I’m playing third wheel again You got your sights on her And now it’s for sure You’re really gonna get married Oh well, I guess it’s only one more, One more in the family
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Mail Drop 00:39
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Rodolphus 03:52
When I was young There were many boys I'd kissed. But then you came along, And baby I could not resist. Cause from the start, I knew that you were pliable under my fingers. I took away your heart, I'm not liable for anything that lingers. Rodolphus, It's almost like I'm married to a slab of meat. Rodolphus, I love to take advantage cause you're so damn weak. And with all of your commands, All I can do is laugh. You think that you're my man But baby I wear the pants. In Azkaban, I was separated From you and Rabastan, But baby I was elated. Cause being alone with my thoughts Is better that being alone with you. I'm taking what the Dark Lord taught, Be prepared for some reckless abuse. Rodolphus, It's almost like I'm married to a slab of meat. Rodolphus, I love to take advantage cause you're so damn weak. And with all of your commands, All I can do is laugh. You think that you're my man But baby I wear the pants. You're only good for two things, And one is providing a song. The other is obvious But that doesn't even last that long... Rodolphus, It's almost like I'm married to a slab of meat. Rodolphus, I love to take advantage cause you're so damn weak. And with all of your commands, All I can do is laugh. You think that you're my man But baby I wear the pants.
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INTRO Dm Gm C F - C (at turn-around) VERSE Dm Gm C F - C Oooh, it’s been a long week I’m feeling like I need Something I been feeling so stressed My O.W.L. test made me feel like Nothing I - I got this friend No he ain’t no Slytherin But he sho is nice He - he can help us unify Body spirit and mind But for a price CHORUS Dm C Am Dm Hufflepuff puff pass, pass it to the right We all hang out on Friday night We don’t care, there ain’t no muggles in sight Cause we’re all here, gettin high Hufflepuff puff pass, pass it to the left Serpent, Lion, Raven, We all know there’s no contest: Huffle-puff’s the best VERSE 2 (now stoned) Dm Gm C F - C Woahhh I’m diggin on this bean bag It feels like I’m sinking in sand It’s really bitchin But I - I could use a little sustenance Now all makes sense Why they’re next to the kitchen CHORUS Dm C Am Dm BRIDGE - surfer rock F Am Gm C Hufflepuffs seem shy But they’ve got business strategy And nobody asks why They’re so good at Herbology Ohh Hufflepuff’s our guy They’re always chill, they’re always mellow Let’s give em all high fives Give it up now for that black and yellow (HIGH FIVES) CHORUS Dm C Am Dm OUTRO (verse) Dm Gm C F - C
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SENT 00:16
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Look At Me 05:53
You’re sweet and you were kind And you didn’t deserve The life you had before you came to school But I was wrong You obviously belong To Slytherin and I feel like a fool (For trusting you) Those words you throw away The friends you think you’ve made There’s something you should say Before it’s too late You know you’re just like James Stubborn not to change And now it’s tearing our friendship apart Does it make a difference If I’m a Muggleborn? You said it doesn’t make a difference at all (But you know it did) How long you’ve held it in That secret you’re hiding You’ve loved me always Haven’t you, Snape? Look at me Tell me Anything, anything Look at me Look at me You can tell me Anything, anything Those words you throw away The friends you think you’ve made There’s something you should say But now it’s too late And now you live a life Alone, full of regret The bravest man that I have ever met.
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Well the clock strikes twelve and one and five Looks like it’s getting time For you to come a’running home to me I’ve cooked, I’ve cleaned, I’ve swept the floor Done this many times before I hope you’ll be the next thing that I see Oh, bring him home Bring him home Oh, bring him home... I had a fearful dream Dark marks and children’s screams I had to check their beds to make sure Pillows with no indents Echoes of the years they’d spent Before we ever heard the word “war” Oh, bring them home Bring them home Oh, bring them home Bring them home Oh, it’s impossible to know If they’re safe tonight But oh, this clock’s able to hold The nine hands of my life Soon I’ll hold them tight
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Waiting 04:23
You said that you would care for me That you’d love me That I was wanted I hoped that you would look me in the eye That you would recognize me Where it counted So I try my best to be patient I know that someday soon it’s gonna come In the meantime I am aging, And I’m Asian (I thought that you should know) I keep waiting And waiting And waiting For an answer… x2 I’ve learned that sometimes people say things That are partly bullshit To feel inspired I’ve spent a whole damn lifetime tryna fit in Wishing you would put your money where your mouth is Now I’m tired I don’t wanna win by complaining I shouldn’t have to - I thought I was enough But all that I am saying Is I’m still Asian (Yeah that’s still going on) I’ve gone from angry to broken-hearted, I wanna stop Just like it is with my mother, I’ll never be enough It’ll never be enough In the midst of all this waiting, I’m out-pacing, leave you in the dust So I’ll look you in the face and Say I’m wasted waiting on your love I’m through with waiting And waiting I’m not waiting I’m moving on. I’ll find my place in The distance I’m not holding My breath for anyone

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a wzrd rock album by Ashley Hamel

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released January 9, 2019

produced by Michael Arafeh & Ashley Hamel
recorded by Michael Arafeh at The Coffeehouse, Middletown, CT

Ashley Hamel - vocals, acoustic guitars, ukulele, keys
Seth Faulk - drums, percussion, background vocals (Tracks 2, 10)
Jay Wiggin - electric bass (all except Track 2)
Bumpy Chimes - programming, electric guitars, hammond and vox organs, moog, percussion

The Howler written and performed by Josh Rubino

All songs written by Ashley Hamel,
except Track 9 (Victoria & Georgia Minnear),
Track 10 (Ashley Hamel, Grace Kendall), and
Track 13 (Ashley Hamel, Adam Dubberly)

artwork by Nixie Pixie, based off a photo by Jesse Newman


This album is dedicated to the wizard rock fans who never gave up on me.
Thank you ~

xx Ashley

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Ashley Aisyah Hamel New Haven, Connecticut

Ashley Hamel is a singer-songwriter, improviser, and wizard rocker based out of Connecticut.

Her energetic live show combines her powerful pop vocals and rhythm guitar with strong songwriting and an infectious stage presence.

Her first full-length album, "WZRD" (Jan 2019) is a wizard rock concept album full of heart and a bit of a wink.
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