1. |
So Very Hot
03:04
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Lazy hazy summer days
they seemed to last for ever
Children digging in the sand
Hunting buried treasure
It all seemed so idyllic
but then it all became a blur
the world around just stood still
the first time I saw her
It was hot,
we were hot
But my of my oh my
she was really really hot.
If you saw her you’d see why
She smiled and said hello
I thought that I would try
and look really really cool
but I couldn’t find a reply
I finally found my voice
and she seemed to like my style
and she seemed to want to stay with me
if only for a little while
It was hot,
we were hot
But my of my oh my
she was really really hot.
If you saw her you’d see why
The lazy hazy day returned
even more idyllic than before
we wandered smiling and hand on hand
along the sandy shore
It was hot,
we were hot
But my of my oh my
she was really really hot.
If you saw her you’d see why
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2. |
The Caravan Moves On
04:22
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My life like the merchants of old
Through the heat and dust and cold
Knowing so much can go wrong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Always someone full advice
Often not willing to pay the price
Playing along to a different song
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
On and on and on and on
What can go wrong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Times change all the time
Different paths all look fine
The road is hard and long
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Not every place is a caravanserai
Not all will please the eye
Find new ways to feel strong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
On and on and on and on
What can go wrong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Starting to see the end of the road
Suffering from overload
Is this the place you belong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
My life like the merchants of old
Through the heat and dust and cold
The road has been long
but the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
On and on and on and on
What can go wrong
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
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3. |
Dear Penny
03:51
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Penny sat there all alone
No flowers in the vase
She was All by herself
Within those self imposed bars
No one comes to visit
Or call her anymore
She keeps her clothes pressed
At the bottom of the drawer
The boys once looked twice
I think that says it all
Now she just does crosswords
And looks at pictures on the wall
Oo oo Penny
Where did it all go wrong
Maybe you’re just different
Never quiet belong
Ooo penny
You think of what might have been
Of all that has past you by
Searching within
A jigsaw sat unfinished
It was Rather like her life
Pulled apart piece by piece
Struggling to survive
Her friends are all long gone
Like paper chains in the rain
The face she keeps beside the door
It Hides all of her pain
She sits drinking tea alone
Playing with her golden chain
Reminding her yet again
That nothing stays the same
Oo oo Penny
Where did it all go wrong
Maybe you’re just different
Never quiet belong
Ooo penny
You think of what might have been
Of all that has past you by
Searching within
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4. |
Zero Gravity
03:00
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I’m up here looking down on you
It feels so different now
And if you are wondering
I can tell you how
It gives me more perspective
Our world looks oh so small
I’m allowed to tell it straight
Up heres no protocol
My mind is now more open
I see with more alacrity
Its an enlightening feeling
Being in Zero Gravity
I feel free from all the boundaries
But I see the writing on the wall
I feel things here differently
I will see the prophets fall
I have the time to ponder
And to ponder what is time
It all seems now so linear
For just 1 short lifetime
My mind is now more open
I see with more alacrity
Its a enlightening feeling
Being in Zero Gravity
I used to think being down to earth
Was a compliment you know
But Now that I’ve been up here
I know it isn’t so.
I now feel part of a universe
I realise there so much more
There must be more to life than this
I can no longer just ignore
My mind is now more open
I see with more alacrity
Its a enlightening feeling
Being in Zero Gravity
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5. |
Gotta Have Faith
03:41
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It’s hard living out on the street
drinking lots, think we’ve got it made
trying to get back on my feet
afraid to come out of the shade
It’s easy when you ain't got nothing
coz then you don’t have nothing to lose
but remember you ain’t helpless
Consider well before you choose.
You gotta have some faith,
or you’re just a shadow or a wraith
there is no way back for you’re soul
life has now taken its toll
you gotta Take away my insecurity
Oh lord give me the fire
Don't turn me home again
the consequences will be dire
My thoughts are everywhere
through the valley they echo
Returning a different way
a simple manifesto
You gotta have some faith,
or you’re just a shadow or a wraith
there is no way back for you’re soul
life has now taken its toll
tired of Chinese whispers
too long without summer sun
watching the rich sneer down at us
I ain’t no prodigal son
I’ve been far too long alone
now I seek a sorta compromise
I just can face it this way anymore
Just making up my alibis
You gotta have some faith,
or you’re just a shadow or a wraith
there is no way back for you’re soul
life has now taken its toll
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6. |
Heatwave
02:33
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Dangerous smile and lips so bright
I know it’ll be alright
Can’t take my eyes off you
I know that this is true
Gotta a feeling like I never had
Seeing you just makes me glad.
Wanna be with you all day
Want you on every way
It’s a heatwave yeah
It’s a heatwave yeah
I’m heating up over you
You’re everything I desire
Set my heart on fire
Never been like this before
You’re the one I adore
I want you now and forever
This is the best time ever
Want you day and night
Everything’s so right
It’s a heatwave yeah
It’s a heatwave yeah
I’m heating up over you
It’s like it meant to be
Everyone around can see
I’m the coffee you’re the cream
Were the best they’ve ever seen
You’re everything I desire
Set my heart on fire
Never been like this before
You’re the one I adore
It’s a heatwave yeah
It’s a heatwave yeah
I’m heating up over you
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7. |
Rock the Roof Off
04:38
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Rock the roof off.
Sally in her summer dress waiting for a dance
Susie in her dream world waiting for romance
Tommy wants to ask her out but his tongue is oh so tied
Billys afraid of rejection afraid to hurt his pride
But We gonna rock we gonna rock
we gonna rock tonight
We gona rock this place around
rock the roof off tonight
Mrs Jones is watching keeping things on track
Ronnies got the moonshine selling out the back
The good girls stick together like the toughest kinda glue
The bad girls find the bad boys thats just what they do
But We gonna rock we gonna rock
we gonna rock tonight
We gona rock this place around
rock the roof off tonight
Tonights the night that some dreams will come true
Probably not for the many, but sure just for a few
Some hearts will be broken but thats just the way it goes
it’s the life of a teenager the highs and then the lows
But We gonna rock we gonna rock
we gonna rock tonight
We gona rock this place around
rock the roof off tonight
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8. |
Street Cafe in Paris
06:01
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A street cafe on the champs elysees
People going bout their day
Minding everyone else’s business
Seems to be the normal way
Paris it would appear has awoken
People are out for a jog
Stealing titbits from tables is
Madame Roux and her dog
Glasses on the end of her nose
Butter wouldn’t melt
Would never do anything wrong
Well that’s what we all felt
Springtime in Parie
The cafe watches on
People making choices
Some right and some are wrong
Do they have the answers?
Do they sow the seed?
Or are they just passing time
Dreaming of what they need
Celeste in her tight fitting dress
Holding the boys in court
She knew what game she was playing
Well that’s what we all thought
Now Giselle is an Actress just passing time
Her hopes and dreams uncovered
Grumbling at all the customers
Just waiting to be discovered
For Monsieur Fabile time has passed
He’s now just counting the cost
Of all his odd behaviours
And all the loves has lost
Springtime in Parie
The cafe watches on
People making choices
Some right and some are wrong
Do they have the answers?
Do they sow the seed?
Or are they just passing time
Dreaming of what they need
Pascal The waiter just wants to retire
Leave this all behind
Go and see the wide world
To see what he can find
The cafe has seen many tales
Some true and some so tall
People climbing the ladder
And some about to fall
Come back her same time next year
Something’s may now seem strange
But The problems remain just the same
Though names and faces change
Springtime in Parie
The cafe watches on
People making choices
Some right and some are wrong
Do they have the answers?
Do they sow the seed?
Or are they just passing time
Dreaming of what they need
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9. |
No Words
04:34
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I’ve been thinking all day
About what I should say
I know ill only get one go
I’ve done you wrong
But I know I belong
And I really need you to know
But I’ve no words to tell you
No words to sell you
No words make it right
No words to say
To explain the betray
No words to make it
better tonight
I know I did wrong
I was weak and not strong
That one night alone in the bar
I guess I was flattered
I forgot what mattered
Now all that is left is a scar
No words to tell you
No words to sell you
No words make it right
No words to say
To explain the betray
No words to make it
better tonight
Ill try and explain
I will take all the blame
I will try and make you see
I made one mistake
But For all of our sake
Let me show that
now you can really trust me
I’ve used all my words to tell you
Not sure if I made you
make it feel alright
No words to say
Hope I’ve explained the betray
Not sure I’ve made it
better tonight.
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10. |
A Silly Love Song
02:48
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Ill Sing you a silly love song
Like i used to do
Life was so much simpler then
We all know that its true
I sing it to you in the morning
Ill sing it to you at night
So much you could worry about
I try to keep it light
Sing to me oh sing to me
Sing to me proud and strong
Sing it out loud to me
A silly ol love song
Trying to keep a smile on all the time
Its challenging for sure
But i know yes i know
I couldn’t ask for more
Ill sing when I’m happy
Ill try when i am sad
I know those silly loves songs
Stop me getting mad
Sing to me oh sing to me
Sing to me proud and strong
Sing it out loud to me
A silly ol love song
Easy to get dragged down
By all the doom and gloom
But try and find a smile
There always should be room
Its all too serious these days
But you cant fix everything
Sometimes all you can really do
Is sing and sing and sing
Sing to me oh sing to me
Sing to me proud and strong
Sing it out loud to me
A silly ol love song
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11. |
Sally's Bar and Grill
03:38
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The best place to be on a Saturday night
Was Sallys Riverside bar and grill
Very Respectable out the front
Out the back any kinda thrill
Things hot up when the band come on
Playing their dark swampy blues
The boys navigate to the bourbon
The girls get their dancing shoes
This ol bar sits beside the Garra Bridge
That separates the two states
Keeping alive a rivalry
Even between old mates
Everyone who’s anyone
Will be be their any given Saturday night
Everyone gets what they come for
Youre bound to do alright
The Normal laws and rules
Here Don’t appear To apply
If you got the money
Theres sure to be a supply
This ol bar sits beside the Garra Bridge
That separates the two states
Keeping alive a rivalry
Even between old mates.
Theres more deals done here after dark
Than at the stock market in the day
But when the light comes up
Its all just swept away
Its the worst kept secret in the town
The boys come to spend their pay
Gambling and all the rest
The cops just look the other way
This ol bar sits beside the Garra Bridge
That separates the two states
Keeping alive a rivalry
Even between old mates.
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12. |
Here We Go Again Baby
03:10
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Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Maybe
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
I’m here to tell you so
I’m with you although
Times are tough you know it’s true
But we. Yes we can see it through
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Maybe
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Never been plain sailing
Always derailing
But we are still holding out together
Whatever yes whatever the prevailing weather
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Maybe
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Maybe
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
We coming out unscathed
I think we have saved
The best of all we have had
Leaving behind the sad!
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
Maybe
Here we go again
Baby, Here we go again
We coming out unscathed
I think we have saved
The best of all we have had
Leaving behind the sad!
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13. |
Highway Of Life
03:47
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I am out here on the highway
Not the road but one of life
Searching for the path way
to take me home again
It seems to me from where I stand
We are all on different roads
Some are new and some are ones
that we all have known
We are seeking for fulfilment
and happiness I guess
But Some are just trying
to get by and do their best
Coz All our paths are different
Its Hard to find the one
No matter however
hard we that we all try
sometimes you have to follow
The path for just a while
Just Enjoy the journey
and relish all the views
Make your choice move forward
Give it all you’ve got
Always be one to try
and stay oh so true
For me its all about the journey
I'll strive to do my best
What else is there for me
it’s really all that I can do
Find the best in everyone
Enjoy everything you do
It should surely be enough
to see you through
see you though
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14. |
Last Flag Flying
03:27
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They say it like its a really good thing
I guess its like you’ve won
But from where i stand and what I’ve seen
Its Not much when all is said and done
The cost is great the price too high
The gains only so short term
And we never ever ever seem to
See the problems and then learn
Not sure i want to pay the price
Of of those souls dying
Just to be able to say
Im The one with the last flag flying
Be better to get out a board and dice
And settle our differences that way
At least our youth and future
Would live another day
Not to fight on some foreign shore
And not know the wherefore or why
Never to see their home again
Theres so many ways to die
Not sure i want to pay the price
Of of those souls dying
Just to be able to say
Im The one with the last flag flying
Im proud of my home and my flag
But im tired of parents crying
Just so some self proclaimed patriot
Says “we have the last flag flying”.
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John Nicholson Rural View, Australia
I'm a songwriter who writes everyday about everything for many other artists as well as some for myself.
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