Close the doorShut the world awayAll the fight’s gone from this wounded heartAcross the floorDreams and shadows playLike wind blown refugees Call the manWho deals in love beyond repairHe can heal the worldOf hearts in need of careShine a light aheadWhen the next step is unclearCall the manHe’s needed here I close my eyesI remember […]
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Just do something to tell you who I am, you know? It’s high voltage, you can’t shake the shockBecause nobody wants it to stop, check it outIt’s high voltage, you can’t shake the shockBecause nobody wants it to stop, check it outIt’s high voltage, you can’t shake the shockBecause nobody wants it to stop, check […]
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Woke up this morninThe house was coldChecked the furnace she wasn’t burnin’Went out and hopped in my old FordHit the engine but she ain’t a turninGiven each other some hard lessons latelyBut we aren’t learninSame sad story thats a factOnce step up and two steps back Heard on a wire outside my motel room but […]
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Hello darling.Surprised?Yes, it’s me again.I have just returned from the island of Chandelier.What am I doing in town?Well, I’m glad you asked.I’m just passing through in search of the ever elusive Thunderbird. I got a job as a public relations man.Passing out handbills on Austin Street.Merely an effort to improve my financial situation,And ward off […]
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Ok, well, what’s it all about. It’s alright to change your mind. But whenever you found what you must find, just remember: I’m holding on the line. So take advice from an old friend. To the heart you must be true. While you’re doing all the things you do, know that always I’m in love […]
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Gold coast slave ship bound for cotton fields Sold in a market down in New Orleans Scarred old slaver knows he’s doing alright Hear him whip the women just around midnight Brown sugar how come you taste so good? Brown sugar just like a young girl should Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot Lady […]
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No more champagneAnd the fireworks are throughHere we are, me and youFeeling lost and feeling blueIt’s the end of the partyAnd the morning seems so greySo unlike yesterdayNow’s the time for us to say… Happy new yearHappy new yearMay we all have a vision now and thenOf a world where every neighbour is a friendHappy […]
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Restless soul, enjoy your youth.Like Muhammad. Hits the truth.Can’t escape from the common rule – if you hate something don’t you do it too. Too… Small my table. A-sits just two.Got so crowded. I can’t make room.Oh where did they come from? Stormed my room.And you dare say it belongs to you. To you… This […]
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thank youfor letting me stay herethank you for taking me inthank youfor the beer and the foodthank youfor loaning me bus farethank you for showing me aroundthat was a very kind thing to dothank youfor the use of the clean towelthank you for half of your bedwe can sleep here like brother and sister,you said […]
Continue ReadingNina, Pretty Ballerina
Every day in the morning on her way to the officeYou can see as she catches a trainJust a face among a million facesJust another woman with no nameNot the girl you’d remember but she’s still something specialIf you knew her I am sure you’d agree‘Cause I know she’s got a little secretFriday evening she […]
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