Return
In time, you'll find
That it's so calm and serine
But not for now
It'll smash into your dreams
Hey, hey!
Inside your mind
You keep everything so clean
But not for now
You're so keen to fill your dreams
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly in your garden
Unattached, in awe, oh... I'm ready for superstardom
If you want to, we could bounce along the road like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong, but when your time is up you're gone
Sometimes, I find
That it's so wrong inbetween
The times I try
To work out what you mean
Inside your mind
You keep everything pristine
But not for now
You're so keen to fill your dreams
Hey, hey!
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly at your back door
I've been tired, I've tried now I'm ready to declare war
If you want to, we could bounce along the road like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It's so simple, a stranger's just a stranger that you've not met
Just talk it through and find out if you have yet
It's too easy to find out if there's something here to live for
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong but when your time is up you're gone
In time, you'll find
That it's so calm and discreet
But not for now
The return will be complete
Hey, hey!
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Let It Ride
Lady, spare a thought for me
Try to keep this man alive
Lady, you get my sympathy
See you cut me in on your vibes
Slow down
You're way too fast for me
Keep it slow and let it ride
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
You're sweeter
You're sweet, sweet dance to me
Try to give this man a guide
Lady, you get your victory
See you cut me in on your vibes
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Woo!
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
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The Heroes
I lost my heart in San Francisco years ago
I've been back to search but the curse is getting worse
Don't you know that the hardest blow to take is the one that you don't really know
If it's round the corner and ready to floor you, it looms and it goads
And we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
I was solo and alfresco years ago
And I fan the flames that keep me burning don't you know?
And I'm finding it harder still climbing up to this hill without you clinging on
Don't open the wounds that scarred you
It just makes things harder to prove where you're from
And we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
For all time
Heroes; misunderstood
Heroes; misunderstood
Yes, we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
Heroes; misunderstood
Heroes; misunderstood
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Halfway Home
Today, I'll hide behind my microphone
And nurse my broken bones
I think I'd like to be back home
And I just can't wait
So wish me luck and I'll celebrate
And I'll get my coat
And send the note that I wrote
Just to let you know
That I'm just a stone's throw
Away from home
And there's no quick and easy way
To short the fuse you carry, hey!
As you're here, will you agree
There's been no change, it's still ol' me
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
I'll stay behind my microphone
Because the more I moan
Can only leave my changes blown
And I just can't wait
So wish me fortune, a safe escape
And I'll get my coat
And send the note that I wrote
Just to let you know
That I'm just a stone's throw
Away from home
And there's no quick and easy way
To short the fuse you carry, hey!
As you're here, will you agree
There's been no change, it's still ol' me
I'm halfway home and I'm tired of kicking stones
And there's no tried and tested way
I bought the blues feel each day
Won't you stray and walk with me, and keep my patience in a tree?
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
And there's no tried and tested way
I bought the blues feel each day
Won't you stray and walk with me, and keep my patience in a tree?
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
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Devil In Your Shoes
Have you heard about my screams?
'Cause I like a drink and I haven't touched one in weeks
Can the blind see through the eyes of a dog?
Or is it just attention I seek?
Have you ever known it to be
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You keep your mouth in your backside baby
And you're using it daily, in my defence
You wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Have you burned right to the seams?
'Cause I'm on my feet and I haven't touched down in weeks
Can the blind see through these eyes?
See through the fog?
Or is it just attention I seek?
Have you ever known it to be
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You keep your mouth in your backside baby
And you're using it daily, in my defence
You wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yes, you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Have you ever noted to be?
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
And I know you can't keep reeling
From just your own free-wheelin'
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You see, you wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yes, you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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She Left Me On Friday
She left me on Friday
And ruined my weekend
She thinks we're still best friends
She thinks we're still alright
She's playing her mind games
Dug into the fast lane
Drove off to some bright lights
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
No, no
She left me with no hope
It's all gone up in smoke
She didn't invite me
Ran off with a donkey
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
To find out if all the style she's got's
Gonna push her to the top
She left me on Friday
And put me in limbo
She's stalling my ego
And no it's a no go-go-go-go
She left me with no hope
It's all gone up in smoke
She didn't invite me
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine (No)
To find out if all the style she's got's
Gonna push her to the top
To find out if all the Friday's you choose
Will you still lose?
She left me on Friday
And ruined my weekend
She thinks we're still best friends
She thinks we're still alright
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
No, no
To find out if all the Friday's that come
Are gonna make you feel well good
To find out if all the style you've got
Will push you to the top
To find out if all the Friday's you choose
Will you still lose?
Ya-ya-ya-ya!
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A Hole
To cut the story short
She didn't have much flair
Now she's into astronauts
But she hasn't got a prayer
She speaks in foreign tongues
But it's not enough to get along this time
She wants to stick with me
But for reasons I won't heed
She looks at books from the library
But i know that she can't read
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
She used to smoke her cigarettes
But she didn't like the smell
Now she's into nicorettes
And she's putting me through hell
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point...
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
La la la laa la
La la la laa la
La la la laa la
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Drink Your Love
The dawn is pure
Shining through my door
And it's cleansing me for free
Drink your love
Everybody does
And it's medicine for me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
My honesty
Is my modesty
And it's my true policy
Drain your head
It's your only trade
And the pressure's feeling me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
The night will come
The dark's for everyone
And it's shading me for free
Drink your love
Everybody does
And it's medicine for me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa la
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa la
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
----------------------------------------------------------------
Stand Up And Be Counted
Stand up and be counted
Things couldn't get much worse
You left me broken hearted
I'll knock you off the face of the Earth
'Cause time is quality time
I'll spend with you
Hanging on now
Just by the scruff of your neck
And you're asking why? how?
I think you know what's coming next
It's mine, is quality time
I think I'll spend
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
End
So stand up and p***ounce it
I'll give you this piece of turf
And if you disregard it
I'll knock you off the face of the Earth
'Cause time is quality time
I'll spend with you
Hanging on now
Only by the skin of your teeth
And you can wipe your own brow
Too busy calling the fashion police
'Cause mine is quality time
I think I'll spend
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Down
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
'Cause, someone must be pull-pull-pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
'Cause, I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Down
----------------------------------------------------------------
Chasing Rainbows
There's things that I regret
Like being called a nervous wreck
And working up another sweat for you
There's nothing I can do
For counterparts and bleeding hearts
And all the things that fall apart for you
I don't keep my secrets there
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
And then I missed my cue
Everybody had a laugh
And then went for an early bath
Did you?
I dont keep my secrets there
No, no, no
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny) I could deny
But I'll never realise
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny) I could deny
But I'll never realise
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
(I could deny)
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Goodbye
(Shall i say it then?)
You work your child-bearing hips
With a vice-like grip
And I can see no surprise
Behind your watery eyes
Goodbye
And your loose lips
They could sink a few ships
And i can see no disguise
Behind your tear stained eyes
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
In time, you'll find
That it's so calm and serine
But not for now
It'll smash into your dreams
Hey, hey!
Inside your mind
You keep everything so clean
But not for now
You're so keen to fill your dreams
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly in your garden
Unattached, in awe, oh... I'm ready for superstardom
If you want to, we could bounce along the road like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong, but when your time is up you're gone
Sometimes, I find
That it's so wrong inbetween
The times I try
To work out what you mean
Inside your mind
You keep everything pristine
But not for now
You're so keen to fill your dreams
Hey, hey!
If you want me, my feet are planted firmly at your back door
I've been tired, I've tried now I'm ready to declare war
If you want to, we could bounce along the road like no-one else does
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It's so simple, a stranger's just a stranger that you've not met
Just talk it through and find out if you have yet
It's too easy to find out if there's something here to live for
Unavailable to see what'll happen to me
It never happens to me
Oh, and this means nothing to me
It never happens to me
Now you're dedication is so strong but when your time is up you're gone
In time, you'll find
That it's so calm and discreet
But not for now
The return will be complete
Hey, hey!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Let It Ride
Lady, spare a thought for me
Try to keep this man alive
Lady, you get my sympathy
See you cut me in on your vibes
Slow down
You're way too fast for me
Keep it slow and let it ride
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
You're sweeter
You're sweet, sweet dance to me
Try to give this man a guide
Lady, you get your victory
See you cut me in on your vibes
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
When you think you've found the reason
And the answer's you can't hide
Woo!
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts that you've been keeping
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
Slow your stride
Let it ride
With the angels are the thoughts you keep in mind
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Heroes
I lost my heart in San Francisco years ago
I've been back to search but the curse is getting worse
Don't you know that the hardest blow to take is the one that you don't really know
If it's round the corner and ready to floor you, it looms and it goads
And we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
I was solo and alfresco years ago
And I fan the flames that keep me burning don't you know?
And I'm finding it harder still climbing up to this hill without you clinging on
Don't open the wounds that scarred you
It just makes things harder to prove where you're from
And we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
For all time
Heroes; misunderstood
Heroes; misunderstood
Yes, we'll find some peace of mind from the shadows
And know that we could climb, just to pass the time
Like the heroes
Who stand up in their prime
Lost but still they shine
Heroes; misunderstood
Heroes; misunderstood
----------------------------------------------------------------
Halfway Home
Today, I'll hide behind my microphone
And nurse my broken bones
I think I'd like to be back home
And I just can't wait
So wish me luck and I'll celebrate
And I'll get my coat
And send the note that I wrote
Just to let you know
That I'm just a stone's throw
Away from home
And there's no quick and easy way
To short the fuse you carry, hey!
As you're here, will you agree
There's been no change, it's still ol' me
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
I'll stay behind my microphone
Because the more I moan
Can only leave my changes blown
And I just can't wait
So wish me fortune, a safe escape
And I'll get my coat
And send the note that I wrote
Just to let you know
That I'm just a stone's throw
Away from home
And there's no quick and easy way
To short the fuse you carry, hey!
As you're here, will you agree
There's been no change, it's still ol' me
I'm halfway home and I'm tired of kicking stones
And there's no tried and tested way
I bought the blues feel each day
Won't you stray and walk with me, and keep my patience in a tree?
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
And there's no tried and tested way
I bought the blues feel each day
Won't you stray and walk with me, and keep my patience in a tree?
I'm halfway home so leave the lantern on for me
I'm tired of kicking stones and I'll be back home today
----------------------------------------------------------------
Devil In Your Shoes
Have you heard about my screams?
'Cause I like a drink and I haven't touched one in weeks
Can the blind see through the eyes of a dog?
Or is it just attention I seek?
Have you ever known it to be
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You keep your mouth in your backside baby
And you're using it daily, in my defence
You wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Have you burned right to the seams?
'Cause I'm on my feet and I haven't touched down in weeks
Can the blind see through these eyes?
See through the fog?
Or is it just attention I seek?
Have you ever known it to be
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You keep your mouth in your backside baby
And you're using it daily, in my defence
You wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yes, you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Have you ever noted to be?
'Cause I know you're warming to me
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
And I know you can't keep reeling
From just your own free-wheelin'
And I know you're waiting
You're always ready
You see, you wear the devil in your shoes lately
And you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
You're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yes, you're walking all over
The times when I've known you
And smiled
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
----------------------------------------------------------------
She Left Me On Friday
She left me on Friday
And ruined my weekend
She thinks we're still best friends
She thinks we're still alright
She's playing her mind games
Dug into the fast lane
Drove off to some bright lights
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
No, no
She left me with no hope
It's all gone up in smoke
She didn't invite me
Ran off with a donkey
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
To find out if all the style she's got's
Gonna push her to the top
She left me on Friday
And put me in limbo
She's stalling my ego
And no it's a no go-go-go-go
She left me with no hope
It's all gone up in smoke
She didn't invite me
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine (No)
To find out if all the style she's got's
Gonna push her to the top
To find out if all the Friday's you choose
Will you still lose?
She left me on Friday
And ruined my weekend
She thinks we're still best friends
She thinks we're still alright
To find if all the places that shine
Are anything like mine
No, no
To find out if all the Friday's that come
Are gonna make you feel well good
To find out if all the style you've got
Will push you to the top
To find out if all the Friday's you choose
Will you still lose?
Ya-ya-ya-ya!
----------------------------------------------------------------
A Hole
To cut the story short
She didn't have much flair
Now she's into astronauts
But she hasn't got a prayer
She speaks in foreign tongues
But it's not enough to get along this time
She wants to stick with me
But for reasons I won't heed
She looks at books from the library
But i know that she can't read
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
She used to smoke her cigarettes
But she didn't like the smell
Now she's into nicorettes
And she's putting me through hell
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
It's not enough to get along
'Cause I know just where she's coming from
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point...
A hole
In a hole
Stuck in a hole
And the whole wide world is wrong
If she states her point of view
La la la laa la
La la la laa la
La la la laa la
----------------------------------------------------------------
Drink Your Love
The dawn is pure
Shining through my door
And it's cleansing me for free
Drink your love
Everybody does
And it's medicine for me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
My honesty
Is my modesty
And it's my true policy
Drain your head
It's your only trade
And the pressure's feeling me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
The night will come
The dark's for everyone
And it's shading me for free
Drink your love
Everybody does
And it's medicine for me
So please
What can you say?
You know i can't supress
I feel just emptiness
Handed on a tray
If you're stuck down to your bench
Or sitting on the fence
Well, then you'd stumble
Out of consequence
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa la
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa la
Laa laa la la la, la la la, la la la laa
----------------------------------------------------------------
Stand Up And Be Counted
Stand up and be counted
Things couldn't get much worse
You left me broken hearted
I'll knock you off the face of the Earth
'Cause time is quality time
I'll spend with you
Hanging on now
Just by the scruff of your neck
And you're asking why? how?
I think you know what's coming next
It's mine, is quality time
I think I'll spend
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
End
So stand up and p***ounce it
I'll give you this piece of turf
And if you disregard it
I'll knock you off the face of the Earth
'Cause time is quality time
I'll spend with you
Hanging on now
Only by the skin of your teeth
And you can wipe your own brow
Too busy calling the fashion police
'Cause mine is quality time
I think I'll spend
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Down
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
And someone must be pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
'Cause, someone must be pull-pull-pulling your leg
'Cause it may seem
That you are begging of a freefall
A face full of love
You're safe until the end
'Cause, I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Even though my nerve's returning
I'm on fire
I'll keep burning
Down
----------------------------------------------------------------
Chasing Rainbows
There's things that I regret
Like being called a nervous wreck
And working up another sweat for you
There's nothing I can do
For counterparts and bleeding hearts
And all the things that fall apart for you
I don't keep my secrets there
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
And then I missed my cue
Everybody had a laugh
And then went for an early bath
Did you?
I dont keep my secrets there
No, no, no
I hide them everywhere
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny) I could deny
But I'll never realise
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
I could deny
But I'll never realise
I'm just chasing rainbows
All the time
(I could deny) I could deny
But I'll never realise
I've been chasing rainbows
All my life
(I could deny)
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Goodbye
(Shall i say it then?)
You work your child-bearing hips
With a vice-like grip
And I can see no surprise
Behind your watery eyes
Goodbye
And your loose lips
They could sink a few ships
And i can see no disguise
Behind your tear stained eyes
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye