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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
Watch the paper window - see the stars
News and views to show you who you are Keep the money moving change the scene Open up the market with our dreams Almost there - you and I Catch the fall - touch the sky Love a lot - paper view Now's the time - make your move Keep the money moving As long as we are using Almost without knowing Getting ego's burning Freightend they stop turning See the judge adjourning Play your part and don't get in their way Black and White they say you must believe Now they found a sound that we obey If you wait to long the tide will turn Then there'll be some brand new rules to learn Almost there - you and I Catch the fall - touch the sky Love a lot - paper view Now's the time - make your move Read a million pages Every headline ages Nothing ever changes There's a time for laughing Time will soon be passing Make your mark before you fade away |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
Let me out to play
Let me find a way - to be Let me feel the sun Life has just begun for me Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears Laughter all around It's lonely looking down - from here Fuel my shallow pride And teach me how to hide my fear Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears They've got control of my life I can't break away They've shaped my destiny No use the boy in me I go to join my friend He'll bring me joy again Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears I lost control in the night And drifted away Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
On the streets
There's no more pavements of gold In the heat There's no more golden years ? there your feet They try to run from the cold No retreat there's nowhere left to go Follow me to the end of the earth Follow me before it all breaks down Follow me you'll find if you go there Your waiting there to be found Steel and stone the city's crushing you Stand alone but that's no way to be Follow me you'll find if you go there Follow me you turn around We believe the same old story Where heroes wear the crown We don't see the fame and glory And watch the world go down Silver towns that confuse you with Silver words that turn your head around Silver streets that amuse you with Silver dreams and silver sounds Follow me to the end of the earth Follow me before it all breaks down Follow me you'll find if you go there Your waiting there to be found We don't need these shades of glory We don't want that crown There's something sacred on this story The heroes all fall down It's time now It's time now to move a bit Forget about the stone faced angels Just move along keep moving on Silver to gold (Repeat) Follow me (x5) |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
tell - me something
why do I always find it hard just to get along try my best - for nothing every little thing I do is wrong feel it in my brain driving me insane round and round the same old tune "daddy's on the phone you know you're not alone turn that down and clean up your room." sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell (tell) you something music is the key to set me free to the beat (on the street) I'm jumping forgetting all the things they said 'bout me here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't histate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (always in) in hot water wasting time is a crime in their eyes but I'm still young so much time to decide - what to do ... (I don't need confirmation for my boyhood extrapolation though I'm not sure of my direction I have the groove for my protection) here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't hesitate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water (when they fall by the way) sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell me something where you staying tonight your folks have waited up for you now they've locked the door and turned off the light. |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
As I watch your face
I can see my life go by You mean everyhing to me Just can't take no more Throw a smile my way And the pain I feel inside Turns to love for you And I'm yours Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really fell inside I simply need you yo need me Can't you see Once I hoped to be Your lover and your friend It just can't go on Your love games Your love games Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really feel inside If you won't show your heart to me Set me free Now the time has come To show you how I feel The love I gave to you I can't give no more Even now I see The salt tears n your eyes But it can't go on Your love games |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
the spirit of the people
the spirit of the people the spirit of the people the rhythm has begun ... old men with their protocol lead us off to war sometimes we don't even know what we're fighting for marching to the beat of their drum leaders we no longer trust told too many lies the promises they made to us were never realised hear me now the chant has begun nowhere left to turn no-one left to turn to voices raised in anger they don't have the answer our whole world's in danger oil slicks on the ebbing tide progress out of hand blind men choke on swallowed pride heads down in the sand don't wanna see the damage they've done trees destroyed by acid rain falling from the skies when our children place the blame who will tell them why hear me now the chant has begun why is love so rare all this talk of warfare voices raised in anger they don't have an answer pass the word along we can wait no longer too much blind destruction follow love's instructions now the chant has begun (chant) make your choice there's no escape add your voice, the chant has begun |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side The with patience he confides Secret knowledge - sacred ways Paerls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way So many years ago hero's ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
Though I live on the edge time is on my side
all the doors to my life are open wide just as long as the wheels keep on turning 'round I will live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a crazy notion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion I don't wanna go to war, I don't wanna go to war I said I know what I want and I don't wanna go war - do you follow me? I saw a soldier standing in a bar looked so tired he'd come so far he said "I need to love someone, before they drop the atom bomb" there's a girl at the back making eyes at me and her hair long and black is a sight to see but I get kind of scared when love's around I just live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a false emotion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion so I'm a-taking you out but I'm a-faking I'm married to the beat but to the music I gave the heart I could have given you still there's something 'bout the way that you move and the way that people stare it's the shock of the new I want my friends to see me standing next to you the sun goes down . . . time is on my side I don't care what they say I'll enjoy the ride but I get kind of scared when I turn around so I'll stay with the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion ooh - watch her dance there must be one like her in every club in every town but I don't mind if that the way she wants to be there's something 'bout her that reminds me of me she's my soulmate - we'll be together 'til the sun goes down the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forwand motion |
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from Level 42 - A Physical Presence (1992)
Reaching to another day
And the world is just one step away Making money, aiming blind It's time to change - leave it all behind Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can Hear the echo's in you heart turn your mind in - then - make a start Anything you want to be Will soon become reality - then you'll see Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can You're out of touch - so turn it on You don't need much - to burn it on Take a different point of view And discover just what you can do Getting closer every day Now the world is just a step away - (dont'delay) Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can You hit the top - so turn it on You'll never stop - just burn it on Turn it on (turn it on) - whenever you can Turn it on (groovin'on) - you know that you can Turn it on (turn it on, yeah) - whenever you can Turn it on (just movin'on) - you know that you can Turn it on Turn it on Turn it on Turn it on |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
in your hands there's a photograph you look up, she begins to laugh so cold as she walks away and you know that it's time to pay you're caught in a web you spun yourself face to face with your failure this very day you call out her name you can't help yourself but you need love like you need a - kick in the head you worked hard for the things you own fancy cars and a country home gave it all for a glittering prize to be a face people recognise on the walls of your home there are works of art but you stare at the picture - on the floor the face of a man with an aching heart it's no fun to be famous anymore (you said ) this is a sad day and I would gladly give it all away in exchange for a floating life shed your tears for a shallow dream let your cry be a primal scream a song through the mists of time a serenade to your concubine you were wrong to believe she could set you free you're trapped by the trappings - of success and you know the she'll never let you be 'til the world knows the secrets - you confessed (you said) I see her cruel face my heart is nothing but an empty space and on this sad day I would gladly give it all away in exchange for a floating life neither asleep nor awake losing control you start to shake as the day begins to break they're gonna shoot you down in flames when that girl starts naming names there's nowhere to hide from your shame |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
in your hands there's a photograph you look up, she begins to laugh so cold as she walks away and you know that it's time to pay you're caught in a web you spun yourself face to face with your failure this very day you call out her name you can't help yourself but you need love like you need a - kick in the head you worked hard for the things you own fancy cars and a country home gave it all for a glittering prize to be a face people recognise on the walls of your home there are works of art but you stare at the picture - on the floor the face of a man with an aching heart it's no fun to be famous anymore (you said ) this is a sad day and I would gladly give it all away in exchange for a floating life shed your tears for a shallow dream let your cry be a primal scream a song through the mists of time a serenade to your concubine you were wrong to believe she could set you free you're trapped by the trappings - of success and you know the she'll never let you be 'til the world knows the secrets - you confessed (you said) I see her cruel face my heart is nothing but an empty space and on this sad day I would gladly give it all away in exchange for a floating life neither asleep nor awake losing control you start to shake as the day begins to break they're gonna shoot you down in flames when that girl starts naming names there's nowhere to hide from your shame |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
on the border there's disorder now they've gone too far wait for the coup d'etat fragmentation we don't know who we are wait for the coup d'etat no choice look what we've become world peace at the point of a gun the voice that calls everyone says fight for a place in the sun proud man's daughter came through slaughter but she still bears the scars wait for the coup d'etat declaration 'cross the nation hailed as a rising star wait for the coup d'etat too late to make any plans the state has met her demands we wait for the blood on her hands to dry on the border there's disorder proud mans' daughter came through slaughter |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
dream crazy we change too fast take cover cos it can't last (it's a) cold crime a deadly sting there's no time to talk of deadly things well there's no lifetime guarantees but I see you and you see me let's spend the night on love's deep sea and let emotion set us free I love the way you start to glow I love the way your body flows stand easy it's a party crash so sleazy let's make a smash cool colors set the scene dive into the neon love machine you know my love's a guarantee so dance a dance of love with me your body's moving like the sea now we're as close as we can be (Chorus) I love the way you start to glow I love the way your body flows that's the way the party goes and it's a way everyone knows well there's no lifetime guarantees but when you you're making love to me we'll ride the waves of ecstasy and let emotion set us free (Chorus) dream crazy dream crazy |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
it just occurred to me
I must be blind why do I try so hard to keep my cool when I'm about to lose my mind there was a vision flashing by of a summers' day I spent with you of a child who never learnt how to cry when those around me fall in despair I call upon my common sense 'cause someone has to care a sudden decision I can't explain though I've often tried to change the rules the game remains the same for love I've played the part so many times it fits me like a glove but I'm the victim in the bitter end I know you need me to be strong l just don't know how much longer I can pretend you always need me to be a good man in a storm it sometimes scares me the further we go just how much we understand and just how much we know so whatever happened in our hearts while making perfect sense of life we still remain so far apart you always want me to be a good man in a storm trying to fit the social norm and be a good man in a storm trying hard since I was born to be a good man in a storm |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
tell - me something why do I always find it hard just to get along try my best - for nothing every little thing I do is wrong feel it in my brain driving me insane round and round the same old tune "daddy's on the phone you know you're not alone turn that down and clean up your room." sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell (tell) you something music is the key to set me free to the beat (on the street) I'm jumping forgetting all the things they said 'bout me here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't histate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (always in) in hot water wasting time is a crime in their eyes but I'm still young so much time to decide - what to do ... (I don't need confirmation for my boyhood extrapolation though I'm not sure of my direction I have the groove for my protection) here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't hesitate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water (when they fall by the way) sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell me something where you staying tonight your folks have waited up for you now they've locked the door and turned off the light. |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
tell - me something why do I always find it hard just to get along try my best - for nothing every little thing I do is wrong feel it in my brain driving me insane round and round the same old tune "daddy's on the phone you know you're not alone turn that down and clean up your room." sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell (tell) you something music is the key to set me free to the beat (on the street) I'm jumping forgetting all the things they said 'bout me here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't histate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (always in) in hot water wasting time is a crime in their eyes but I'm still young so much time to decide - what to do ... (I don't need confirmation for my boyhood extrapolation though I'm not sure of my direction I have the groove for my protection) here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't hesitate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters (don't fall in) in hot water (when they fall by the way) sons and daughters (they don't do) what they oughta tell me something where you staying tonight your folks have waited up for you now they've locked the door and turned off the light. |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
day and night by the window of my mind there you are in the courtyard one last time the singing of a famous song I've never heard before a man without a shadow slowly walking past my door my mind projects a face soon to be free of misery the chiming of some distant bell that echoes in my heart a dance upon the flagstones to the music of the stars a mother's name that lingers on a soothing summer's breeze all alone I said no prayers today I couldn't kneel to please the god that failed you now you're gone I'll sit and spend each day hours by the window morning comes to my rescue once again whispers in the corridor and footsteps in the hall my only point of reference now the sunlight on the wall it draws me to the window where my dreams are memories a step beyond the line where sunken eyes avert their gaze an endless tract of time reveals a thousand silent ways all searching for an answer to life's deepest mysteries on the ocean of pure time I sail away I go and these four walls will not contain me maybe there I'll see your face again hours by the window all alone I said no prayers today I couldn't kneel to please the god that failed you what I'd give to see your face again hours by the window |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
day and night by the window of my mind there you are in the courtyard one last time the singing of a famous song I've never heard before a man without a shadow slowly walking past my door my mind projects a face soon to be free of misery the chiming of some distant bell that echoes in my heart a dance upon the flagstones to the music of the stars a mother's name that lingers on a soothing summer's breeze all alone I said no prayers today I couldn't kneel to please the god that failed you now you're gone I'll sit and spend each day hours by the window morning comes to my rescue once again whispers in the corridor and footsteps in the hall my only point of reference now the sunlight on the wall it draws me to the window where my dreams are memories a step beyond the line where sunken eyes avert their gaze an endless tract of time reveals a thousand silent ways all searching for an answer to life's deepest mysteries on the ocean of pure time I sail away I go and these four walls will not contain me maybe there I'll see your face again hours by the window all alone I said no prayers today I couldn't kneel to please the god that failed you what I'd give to see your face again hours by the window |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
The time has come for dreaming Don't feel tired but I feel a need to sleep 'cause my life takes on new meaning When I close my eyes and you reveal yourself to me That's our time, time for changes A time for reason, something only you can see All my life I have waited For a chance to give the love only you demand of me Fame and success are poor relations The more I get, the less I need it Happiness is an unknown sensation My heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart In the past, for protection When someone got too close Yet another bridge would burn But I can find no connection Between the love that you propose And the lessons that I've learned I want to hear your explanation You'll never know how much I need it I want my tears to bear your reflection 'cause my heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart I'm sitting here surrounded by possessions Objects that confront me night and day The fruits of my material obsession But it seems the more I earn, the more I have to pay Yoy've made it clear that blind ambition Leads nowhere and I don't need it I've lost all my fear, all my inhibitions My heart has a hunger, but I know you can feed it Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
The time has come for dreaming Don't feel tired but I feel a need to sleep 'cause my life takes on new meaning When I close my eyes and you reveal yourself to me That's our time, time for changes A time for reason, something only you can see All my life I have waited For a chance to give the love only you demand of me Fame and success are poor relations The more I get, the less I need it Happiness is an unknown sensation My heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart In the past, for protection When someone got too close Yet another bridge would burn But I can find no connection Between the love that you propose And the lessons that I've learned I want to hear your explanation You'll never know how much I need it I want my tears to bear your reflection 'cause my heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart I'm sitting here surrounded by possessions Objects that confront me night and day The fruits of my material obsession But it seems the more I earn, the more I have to pay Yoy've made it clear that blind ambition Leads nowhere and I don't need it I've lost all my fear, all my inhibitions My heart has a hunger, but I know you can feed it Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
I know you live on my street I sometimes wonder why we don't meet I've seen your face in the sky twenty-five stories high you never come down to earth communication (communication) could hardly be much worse don't keep me here in the dark I want to be your friend your fears are way off the mark every generation sees it their own way never learning their lessons making the same mistakes again it's not the same for us - as history fades away it's not the same for us - you must hear me when I say look out on this brave new land think of the future the future that lays in our hands our leaders live in the past we can change it there's something to hope for at last every generation sees it their own way why don't we learn our lessons don't make the same mistakes again (Chorus) what dreams are you chasing now? what are you living for? the problems that we're facing now nobody faced before please don't reject me in anger or in sorrow you've got to accept me if we're to make a better tomorrow it's not the same - it's not the same for us |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
born in this place you only see so far hear what we say if we put the truth in your hands would you really like to know Kansas city milkman a row of houses through the dawn a sleeping city where I was born I hear laughter in the early light outside the playground were I learned to fight born in this place you only see so far hear what we say if we put the truth in your hands would you really like to know Kansas city milkman I read the papers every word my only access to the outside world yeah ... survival that's my game just a common man in that there is no shame ... is there? ... too much talking information ... in the hands of the few all the talking dis-information ... that we take for the truth born in this place you only see so far hear what we say the world is a stage and we know just who you are what part do you play? if we put the truth in your hands would you really like to know Kansas city milkman |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
a total stranger came between us until it's safe no-one will know (Kouyate) there is a secret between us we must keep it to ourselves (Kouyate) all the love we shared between us we can't tell nobody else (Kouyate) there is a secret between us 1 staring hard at my tv but that blue flicker doesn't comfort me it hurts so much the memory of her tender touch in my dreams I call a man-of-war on glory road a native girl whose tale was never told now we must live a lie to point blank accusations I have denied it all I live for the day I live for the hour when I'm free to speak your name and reveal to the world - our secret 2 underneath that bowl of stars she lay me down to heal my battlescars she taught me love the one thing I knew nothing of and she made me see I had to leave that scattered place I kept the secret to avoid disgrace but there will come a time when I return to make her mine in a world so free I live for this day I live for this hour when I'm in your arms again, yeah and we both yield to love's power (bridge) be patient now we can't resist the racing storm of prejudice hate ... has ... silenced ... love ... we took the village by surprise no time to see the strangers hate filled eyes for this sad consequence they had no defense in the midst off all that pain I heard her call "Kouyate is my name love conquers all" solo I live for this day I live for this hour when I'm in your arms again and we both yield to love's power so sad I had to go (Kouyate) with so much love to share between us until it's safe no-one will know (Kouyate) there is a secret between us |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
It seems true love is so rare Seems all I?ve known is deceipt. Your laughter fills the air Once more I?m sensing defeat And I supposeyou?re leaving me now I was so surenow I?m so full of doubt And I supposeYou?ll be leaving this place Just like the smileyou?ve wiped from my facethis time I allways gave my best Your memory serves you so badly Some people kill for less Yet I?d still die for you gladly And I suppose, it?s my turn now To play the scene, that?s familiar somehow I turn the page, and you walk away Not even love could bring stay, this time Once more I?m learning, in the depths of my dispare Your lies confirm it, true love is so rare And I suppose, it?s my turn now To play the scene, that?s familiar somehow You show the tears, that melt in your eyes Takes just one look, to know Im still mesmerized And I suppose, you?re leaving me now There?s no more love, only feelings of doubt And I suppose, you?ll be leaving this place Just like the smile, you?ve wiped from my face, This time |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
She came thru the door round my place she was not the same I reached out my hand to touch her face she turned her head away her words flew in empty circles reasons unexplained I saw that her thoughts were somewhere else we made love anyway lying still in your arms and the tears came down she cried her pain and like the rain that draws a cloud across the sun the tears flow on she cried the pain she felt inside as night touched the sky with moonglow she opened up her heart the tides of emotions ebb and flow washing us apart we talked thru the night in whispers as the silent city lay reasons she gave cut deep and hard the dawn broke angry grey lying still in your arms heartbeats cold she cried my pain like thunder rolling thru an aching winter sky heartbeats cold her pain lying still in your arms but the tears came down she cried my pain and like the rain that draws a cloud across the sun the tears flow on she cried the pain I felt inside the future dissolves in the tears the morning surrenders the years how can you say our love wasn't real when I can see how you feel another time another place I won't cry for her no more the days go on but the nights are long I'll remember her for sure still in your arms |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
my hero ... on Baker Street the limousine stood blacker than the darkest thing in the rain deep in the back his life was ending still they would not let him be where is he? his music ran through the streets of the city straight to the heart with each song the path he chose was a road to freedom and I kept following on my hero ... I heard the news all my emotions shattered into empty blue where are you the radio like distant thunder raging black rock symphonies storm heart tears his music runs through the heart of the city his sound is heard in each song you never found where his road was leading the hope you gave lingers on my hero ... the brightest stars explode into a thousand moons (solo) his music runs through the heart of the city the sound he made is too strong his name remains part of my emotions the memories linger on my hero ... |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
I leave as I enter, another boy caught in-between
Now all I can muster are whispers to your screams Don't you remember how you eased my disgrace? Don't you remember the love you saw in my face? Perfected in silence A physical presence I sought affection, but now I realize A cold rejection, the movement in your eyes But I can rememeber when you shook against me I can remember when I saw what love could be Perfected in silence A physical presence Ain't what she did, it's the way that she did it When I couldn't give, only she could forgive it Ain't what she did, it's the way that she did it As long as I live, it's for me to relive it... ... silence ... Part of the answer is that there's really no escape Part of the answer is that life can have such perfect shape Don't you remember all the nights you shared in my disgrace? Don't you remember that the love that filled this empty space was... ... perfected in silence? A physical presence Perfected in silence A physical presence |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
she was so young and so afraid of a world she could not understand for seven days I held her close like a child in the palm of my hand there were seven tears to wipe away seven fears to keep at bay seven words for me to say in seven days the strands of wisdom twist and curl soft flame in the warmth of my heart oh essential words that lightly fall like snow thru the mist of her thought the gentle rain of innocence that flows from her ebony eyes another secret moment shared to be part of the rest of our lives there were seven dreams to live for real seven streams of hope revealed seven ways of love to feel in seven days we are the only ones who know her smile was poetry her soul she showed it to me the dawning of the seventh day saw her shine like the radiant skies I knew that she would leave me then bright hope in her ebony eyes (and now) I watch her dance before the world soft flame in the movements she makes and all those secret moments shared stay warm in my thoughts everyday remembering seven tears wiped away seven fears kept at bay seven words you heard me say seven dreams to live and play seven streams of hope revealed seven waves of love we feel seven days memory of seven days |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
she was so young and so afraid of a world she could not understand for seven days I held her close like a child in the palm of my hand there were seven tears to wipe away seven fears to keep at bay seven words for me to say in seven days the strands of wisdom twist and curl soft flame in the warmth of my heart oh essential words that lightly fall like snow thru the mist of her thought the gentle rain of innocence that flows from her ebony eyes another secret moment shared to be part of the rest of our lives there were seven dreams to live for real seven streams of hope revealed seven ways of love to feel in seven days we are the only ones who know her smile was poetry her soul she showed it to me the dawning of the seventh day saw her shine like the radiant skies I knew that she would leave me then bright hope in her ebony eyes (and now) I watch her dance before the world soft flame in the movements she makes and all those secret moments shared stay warm in my thoughts everyday remembering seven tears wiped away seven fears kept at bay seven words you heard me say seven dreams to live and play seven streams of hope revealed seven waves of love we feel seven days memory of seven days |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
Ooh ooh How how can it be that a love Carved out of caring fashioned by fate Could suffer so hard From the games played once too often But making mistakes is a part Of life's imperfectionborn of the years Is it so wrong to be human after all Drawn into the stream Of undefined illusion Those diamond dreams They can't disguise the truth That there is something about you Baby so right I wouldn't be without you baby tonight If ever our love was concealed No one can say that we didn't feel A million things And a perfect dream of life Gone fragile but free We remain tender together not so in love It's not so wrong We're only human after all These changing years They add to your confusion Oh and you need to hear the time That told the truth That there is something about you Baby so right Don't want to be without you Baby tonight Because there's something about you Baby so right I couldn't live without you Baby tonight ooh ooh To feel there's something about you Baby I couldn't sleep without you Tonight |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
Ooh ooh How how can it be that a love Carved out of caring fashioned by fate Could suffer so hard From the games played once too often But making mistakes is a part Of life's imperfectionborn of the years Is it so wrong to be human after all Drawn into the stream Of undefined illusion Those diamond dreams They can't disguise the truth That there is something about you Baby so right I wouldn't be without you baby tonight If ever our love was concealed No one can say that we didn't feel A million things And a perfect dream of life Gone fragile but free We remain tender together not so in love It's not so wrong We're only human after all These changing years They add to your confusion Oh and you need to hear the time That told the truth That there is something about you Baby so right Don't want to be without you Baby tonight Because there's something about you Baby so right I couldn't live without you Baby tonight ooh ooh To feel there's something about you Baby I couldn't sleep without you Tonight |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
the spirit of the people the spirit of the people the spirit of the people the rhythm has begun ... old men with their protocol lead us off to war sometimes we don't even know what we're fighting for marching to the beat of their drum leaders we no longer trust told too many lies the promises they made to us were never realised hear me now the chant has begun nowhere left to turn no-one left to turn to voices raised in anger they don't have the answer our whole world's in danger oil slicks on the ebbing tide progress out of hand blind men choke on swallowed pride heads down in the sand don't wanna see the damage they've done trees destroyed by acid rain falling from the skies when our children place the blame who will tell them why hear me now the chant has begun why is love so rare all this talk of warfare voices raised in anger they don't have an answer pass the word along we can wait no longer too much blind destruction follow love's instructions now the chant has begun (chant) make your choice there's no escape add your voice, the chant has begun |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
the spirit of the people the spirit of the people the spirit of the people the rhythm has begun ... old men with their protocol lead us off to war sometimes we don't even know what we're fighting for marching to the beat of their drum leaders we no longer trust told too many lies the promises they made to us were never realised hear me now the chant has begun nowhere left to turn no-one left to turn to voices raised in anger they don't have the answer our whole world's in danger oil slicks on the ebbing tide progress out of hand blind men choke on swallowed pride heads down in the sand don't wanna see the damage they've done trees destroyed by acid rain falling from the skies when our children place the blame who will tell them why hear me now the chant has begun why is love so rare all this talk of warfare voices raised in anger they don't have an answer pass the word along we can wait no longer too much blind destruction follow love's instructions now the chant has begun (chant) make your choice there's no escape add your voice, the chant has begun |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
stuck inside my harvard box behind the door the bauhaus locked I'm wrestling with a new ideal I'm working out the way I feel I just came back from Cultureburg where I tried to learn the painted word people there were so convinced it's kept me thinking ever since crazy, but true I want to believe like you "come with me", the teacher said "no side-to-side, look straight ahead 'cause if you want true confidence you'd best forget your common sense. go find yourself a point of view and if you need some help to choose just dance the dance named after me if you believe then you will see" crazy, but true now I believe in you there was a time when we could make head nor tail of the story now it's sublime and we're not afraid anymore 'cause we're all true believers solo. so tell me it's true I want to believe in you crazy, but true I want to believe in you blind faith makes such strange demands sometimes a think I'll never understand answers on a postcard, please I'd like to know what you believe true believers ... are you a true believer (I wanna believe in you) |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
some folks try to multiply from sunrise to sunset leave behind more of their kind so no one will forget but that ain't where I'm coming from - today those easy girls don't turn me on - anyway I wanna know where my pride has gone the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine teachers teach and preachers preach of spiritual evolution but this big I am from uncle sham just adds to my confusion I've seen his face, I've heard his song - before but I don't care what time he's on - anymore I must have been on the streets too long the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine I find myself outside your door trying to make it like before but you don't follow what I say and I can tell by your smile you're no longer a child that part of you was buried yesterday . . . . . . who knows why they come and where they go in this world machine? it's the chosen fools who make the rules that don't apply to me with their fast-car games and counter claims not my reality and I don't know if I belong - today I don't know why my friends have gone - away I must have been on the streets too long the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine (don't knock the system - we'll knock some sense in you don't beat the system - there's nothing you can do) |
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from Level 42 - True Colours & World Machine (1999)
some folks try to multiply from sunrise to sunset leave behind more of their kind so no one will forget but that ain't where I'm coming from - today those easy girls don't turn me on - anyway I wanna know where my pride has gone the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine teachers teach and preachers preach of spiritual evolution but this big I am from uncle sham just adds to my confusion I've seen his face, I've heard his song - before but I don't care what time he's on - anymore I must have been on the streets too long the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine I find myself outside your door trying to make it like before but you don't follow what I say and I can tell by your smile you're no longer a child that part of you was buried yesterday . . . . . . who knows why they come and where they go in this world machine? it's the chosen fools who make the rules that don't apply to me with their fast-car games and counter claims not my reality and I don't know if I belong - today I don't know why my friends have gone - away I must have been on the streets too long the party's over caught in a dream inside this world machine (don't knock the system - we'll knock some sense in you don't beat the system - there's nothing you can do) |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Life is a game where nothing is real - only you, only me Right from the start we chase an ideal - fooling you, fooling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel You'r still no. 1 but they're coming up to get you Young eyes burning bright they can see a better way You won't sleep tonight but that's the price you pay Out of the past the words to a song - calling you, calling me Hope it will last but time pushes on - pullling you, pulling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel Every dream you had like balloons they burst around you so you're on the phone trying to conjure up your past But the damage has been done We're too far apart and strangers we've become And I wonder if it's true Is the world a different place for me and you Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel In out hearts we're still the same But the worlds we chose to live In may have changed And the damage has been done we trust no-one We're too far apart and strangers we've become |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
You're a rich girl we all know daddy runs an airline, mummy's eye is on the dough and the butlers' on the bread-line You're so bright you glide through school brains run in the family You've been taught the "how do you do" and all your men are manly I'm just a boy, not what you're used to That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home I don't want to run you down I don't mind the money but last time when you asked me round you said I was funny Pulling strings and pony tails just to get to know me The only time you'll ever fail is when you try to own me I'm not a toy, I'm no use to you That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home [Mike Solo] I'm just a boy not what you're used to That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance all across the world there's people high on confrontation and they try to solve their problems burning up the nation turn the whole world upside down and leave it in confusion but still we get no answers using yesterday's solutions we are the ones, keep sight of it don't have to make a fight of it dance on heavy weather learn to live with modern times you can take the pressure it's all a state of mind - so we can dance on heavy weather raise the heartbeat of the young if we move together don't you know that we are the ones take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance you can try to hide behind a mask of contemplation say you want to live your life in private isolation from the east you can't ignore the storm of disillusion and so it falls on all our shoulders to find a new solution you've got to make a start of it you've got to feel a part of it dance on heavy weather learn to live with modern times you can take the pressure it's all a state of mind - so we can dance on heavy weather raise the heartbeat of the young if we move together let the soul - take control - we are the ones take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young though the rhythm is so unfamiliar just be sure to be there now the time has come hear the music that brings us together dance on heavy weather hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young we can take the pressure we may have a solution, we are the ones dance on heavy weather hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young if we move together we may have a solution, we are the ones |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Let me out to play Let me find a way - to be Let me feel the sun Life has just begun for me Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears Laughter all around It's lonely looking down - from here Fuel my shallow pride And teach me how to hide my fear Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears They've got control of my life I can't break away They've shaped my destiny No use the boy in me I go to join my friend He'll bring me joy again Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears I lost control in the night And drifted away Eyes waterfalling, a world full of tears Eyes waterfalling, but nobody hears |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
it's late I know but I can't sleep peace of mind is hard to keep I saw it on the news today a thousand lives just blown away I want eyes I want eyes another page in history but the why is still a mystery won't you come so we can talk this through do you need me now like I need you I want eyes I want eyes on the beach lies a boy thrown away like a toy in the field lies a man left behind, he was calling, calling no one saw him die sitting there you're telling me that everything is meant to be but when I say I can't go on I know I'm not the only one I just can't live on planet hope and watch the world go up in smoke I don't know how to face the facts when I see a child respond to impact I want eyes I want eyes I want eyes I want eyes so I wake every night with the same dream in mind in a field there's a man left behind, he was calling, calling no one saw me cry call |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Waking up, sitting up, Troubled by a dream You were here, arms around me sleeping Should have known, I'm all alone That's the way it's been since I lost you, Ah ... ah Growing up, owning up, I've come to realise That I just can't live my life without you 'Cause I find That everytime I close my eyes I still see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance Out of love, out of luck I'm whispering your name Talking to pictures that surround me No-one hears And tears are falling like the rain, how I need you, Ah ... ah I was wrong But I can learn to change my ways I only hope that I can find you Driven on By the memory of your face shining for me Like a star in space ... Tell me what you're waiting for Do what's in your heart Remember all we had before It's tearing you apart Why don't we make love tonight That's the only way Just believe with all your mind In what love has to say Growing up, owning up, I've came to realise That I just can't live my life without you Now I know That when I open up my eyes I will see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Waking up, sitting up, Troubled by a dream You were here, arms around me sleeping Should have known, I'm all alone That's the way it's been since I lost you, Ah ... ah Growing up, owning up, I've come to realise That I just can't live my life without you 'Cause I find That everytime I close my eyes I still see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance Out of love, out of luck I'm whispering your name Talking to pictures that surround me No-one hears And tears are falling like the rain, how I need you, Ah ... ah I was wrong But I can learn to change my ways I only hope that I can find you Driven on By the memory of your face shining for me Like a star in space ... Tell me what you're waiting for Do what's in your heart Remember all we had before It's tearing you apart Why don't we make love tonight That's the only way Just believe with all your mind In what love has to say Growing up, owning up, I've came to realise That I just can't live my life without you Now I know That when I open up my eyes I will see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
pushing all the buttons trying to come to something flying with his feet on the ground full of dreams and visions in a world of indecision he ain't around to be pushed around been a long time coming on - take a look at him now and the days of If are gone - 'cause he's showing us how knowledge fuels the mind of the few in a way that no - one's found brave new answers screaming the truth and the techno wins the crown Chorus micro-kid with mega-thoughts he is real, he is here, he is fashionable micro-kid speaks digitalk if you hear what he says it's acceptable generating square waves while computing new games finally gets the chips off his back a smile is on his face erasing every trace of doubt that plagues the rest of the pack and his brain stores memories - no alternatives could come in he's the living remedy - times are better than they were then knowledge fuels the mind of the few in a way that no-one's found brave new answers screaming the truth and the techno wins the crown Chorus (Rpt.) |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
pushing all the buttons trying to come to something flying with his feet on the ground full of dreams and visions in a world of indecision he ain't around to be pushed around been a long time coming on - take a look at him now and the days of If are gone - 'cause he's showing us how knowledge fuels the mind of the few in a way that no - one's found brave new answers screaming the truth and the techno wins the crown Chorus micro-kid with mega-thoughts he is real, he is here, he is fashionable micro-kid speaks digitalk if you hear what he says it's acceptable generating square waves while computing new games finally gets the chips off his back a smile is on his face erasing every trace of doubt that plagues the rest of the pack and his brain stores memories - no alternatives could come in he's the living remedy - times are better than they were then knowledge fuels the mind of the few in a way that no-one's found brave new answers screaming the truth and the techno wins the crown Chorus (Rpt.) |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
I remember your goodbye and the late December sky seems so long ago you were standing on the quay and you blew a kiss to me I was sad to go the ship began to pull away then I heard a stranger say it's sad to see true lovers part 'cause sometimes lovers feel a change of heart out of sight and out of mind well the stranger's words came true and the prophecy went through I knew it would change my world 'cause when I called your home a whispered conversation I overheard I asked you what was going on you said that I'd been gone too long and the rain that fell in West Berlin was nothing like the rain that fell within out of sight and out of mind oh, Regine here am I so far away out of sight, out of mind love has gone but I will shine day after day I will take what love I find so I made some other plans took my life in these two hands and I know I won't turn around though I often see your face when I'm in a crowded place it doesn't get me down I met a girl with smiling eyes full of love and worldly wise she told me she knows what to do to help me put the memories of you out of sight and out of mind Chorus |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
I remember your goodbye and the late December sky seems so long ago you were standing on the quay and you blew a kiss to me I was sad to go the ship began to pull away then I heard a stranger say it's sad to see true lovers part 'cause sometimes lovers feel a change of heart out of sight and out of mind well the stranger's words came true and the prophecy went through I knew it would change my world 'cause when I called your home a whispered conversation I overheard I asked you what was going on you said that I'd been gone too long and the rain that fell in West Berlin was nothing like the rain that fell within out of sight and out of mind oh, Regine here am I so far away out of sight, out of mind love has gone but I will shine day after day I will take what love I find so I made some other plans took my life in these two hands and I know I won't turn around though I often see your face when I'm in a crowded place it doesn't get me down I met a girl with smiling eyes full of love and worldly wise she told me she knows what to do to help me put the memories of you out of sight and out of mind Chorus |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
I'm forever struck by the people in this town and the way they go about their world have they given up all the fun they used to have in adolescent xanadu everything is too much time and trouble they must be seen as being respectable they're too busy with their social climbing waiting for a rise Chorus. Why can't people just be people when they were young they would wish for the summer evenings that would never end now the day's too long and the key to life is locked away in childhood memories some people judge a man as reasonable if the wine he buys is seasonable they've time for friendship if it's advantageous and causes no pain Chorus: why are people so deceitful why can't people just be people there is more to the world than is offered by the soap and war found on the TV screen and there is more to this life if you would only take the time to look within and find the key don't believe words when they're superficial don't put your trust in values artificial let your heart do the talking for a little and feel yourself shine Chorus: why can't people trust in people why can't people just be people find the time and you'll realise life isn't too much time and trouble (repeat til fade) |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
a summer's day in sixty-eight sunlight through a window falls across the page a young boy tries to concentrate his mind would rather fly beyond the classroom cage he can take the teacher's voice turn it into music from another place all the other kids don't have that choice hanging on to every word the teacher says day and night - we will be touched standing in the light - don't shadow the genius so out of school he walks alone soon his thoughts are flowing like a golden stream an empty house he calls his own this place becomes a temple to a silent dream sometimes he will clap and sing then deep in meditation he will learn to be and only birds upon the wing with upward fascination claim to be so free day and night - we will be touched standing in the light - don't shadow the genius your smile, your freedom comes to you from within still a child with a reason you're afraid but it's time to begin blow the wind of change though the words are strange - to hear say what's on your mind now is not the time - for fear a summer's day in eight-one sunlight through a window falls across the page a young man's fight has just begun and rising up inside him is a burning rage they called his dream a fantasy a song that every child has sung since time began but just as long as he believes standing in the light he'll make them understand |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
a summer's day in sixty-eight sunlight through a window falls across the page a young boy tries to concentrate his mind would rather fly beyond the classroom cage he can take the teacher's voice turn it into music from another place all the other kids don't have that choice hanging on to every word the teacher says day and night - we will be touched standing in the light - don't shadow the genius so out of school he walks alone soon his thoughts are flowing like a golden stream an empty house he calls his own this place becomes a temple to a silent dream sometimes he will clap and sing then deep in meditation he will learn to be and only birds upon the wing with upward fascination claim to be so free day and night - we will be touched standing in the light - don't shadow the genius your smile, your freedom comes to you from within still a child with a reason you're afraid but it's time to begin blow the wind of change though the words are strange - to hear say what's on your mind now is not the time - for fear a summer's day in eight-one sunlight through a window falls across the page a young man's fight has just begun and rising up inside him is a burning rage they called his dream a fantasy a song that every child has sung since time began but just as long as he believes standing in the light he'll make them understand |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side The with patience he confides Secret knowledge - sacred ways Paerls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way So many years ago hero's ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side The with patience he confides Secret knowledge - sacred ways Paerls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way So many years ago hero's ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
I found the air down here in the chambers you warned me of danger but I want to stop this - for a moment there must be someone - in the open waiting for the starlight rendezvous at midnight I want to touch them - and to love them and we'll be there - when it's over all the love we'll never know the machine has got control can you hear the voices calling out the choices spend a lifetime - going nowhere the machine stops - and it's over all the love we'll never know the machine has got control I found the air the machine stops |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Though I live on the edge time is on my side all the doors to my life are open wide just as long as the wheels keep on turning 'round I will live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a crazy notion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion I don't wanna go to war, I don't wanna go to war I said I know what I want and I don't wanna go war - do you follow me? I saw a soldier standing in a bar looked so tired he'd come so far he said "I need to love someone, before they drop the atom bomb" there's a girl at the back making eyes at me and her hair long and black is a sight to see but I get kind of scared when love's around I just live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a false emotion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion so I'm a-taking you out but I'm a-faking I'm married to the beat but to the music I gave the heart I could have given you still there's something 'bout the way that you move and the way that people stare it's the shock of the new I want my friends to see me standing next to you the sun goes down . . . time is on my side I don't care what they say I'll enjoy the ride but I get kind of scared when I turn around so I'll stay with the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion ooh - watch her dance there must be one like her in every club in every town but I don't mind if that the way she wants to be there's something 'bout her that reminds me of me she's my soulmate - we'll be together 'til the sun goes down the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forwand motion |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Though I live on the edge time is on my side all the doors to my life are open wide just as long as the wheels keep on turning 'round I will live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a crazy notion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion I don't wanna go to war, I don't wanna go to war I said I know what I want and I don't wanna go war - do you follow me? I saw a soldier standing in a bar looked so tired he'd come so far he said "I need to love someone, before they drop the atom bomb" there's a girl at the back making eyes at me and her hair long and black is a sight to see but I get kind of scared when love's around I just live for the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up is it a false emotion? living it up, living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion so I'm a-taking you out but I'm a-faking I'm married to the beat but to the music I gave the heart I could have given you still there's something 'bout the way that you move and the way that people stare it's the shock of the new I want my friends to see me standing next to you the sun goes down . . . time is on my side I don't care what they say I'll enjoy the ride but I get kind of scared when I turn around so I'll stay with the groove 'til the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forward motion ooh - watch her dance there must be one like her in every club in every town but I don't mind if that the way she wants to be there's something 'bout her that reminds me of me she's my soulmate - we'll be together 'til the sun goes down the sun goes down living it up living it up I can feel it living it up I got forwand motion |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
Last night when you spoke to me
Emotion in your voice You said that you gave to me A very simple choice I could leave you... And go wandering on my own Or believe in you... Never leave you all alone Weave your spell for one more day You enchanted me to stay When you met me I was wild "The Spider and the Fly" Your affections made me smile I didn't have to try But then you tamed me... never blamed me for my pride And you aimed to... Find the real me deep inside Weave your spell for one more day You enchanted me to stay Now I'm feeling like a change You say that I don't care But when I look across the way It's always greener there If I leave you... I may never have the choice To come back to... All the loving that you gave unceasingly Weave your spell for one more day You enchanted me to stay |
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from Level 42 - The Persuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light (1999)
One small town boy whose dreams were higher Thought up a plan To be a city man Out in the world Bright burned the fire Through every door He was so sure Than he ran into a problem He heard the voice inside him say "Do you believe that what you have is what you need" You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis He found a girl His heart's desire She was the first She quenched the thirst His social whirl did not inspire Her live divine Soon lost its shine Now he's counting every hour Wondering where she spent the night She doesn't slow, it seems he'll never know You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis Take a day and trace a thought to where it all began Wondering how you felt at every turn Even thought reality was not part of the plan By reaching out you lit the spark forever Louis thought he'd find the answer In a world that has no soul He moved on, to learn onother song You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
I was living in a daydream Letting time of day pass by I didn't know what I was missing Until you came into my life When I saw you pretty girl I felt a glowing inside When I kissed you pretty girl I felt you light up my life Oh I'm flying up on the wings of love And I know that you come from him above Holding hands we walk together Nothing's gonna make us part That our love will last forever Is the song that's in our heart Making love is oh so sweet We're locked in each other's arms And our bodies feel this heat That's the answer to love ( ) Now I'm living in a love dream Time and days are passing by Now I really know how love feels Can't help smiling all the time When you're with me pretty girl I feel your warmth by my side When you touch me pretty girl Dreams of joy I can't hide |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance all across the world there's people high on confrontation and they try to solve their problems burning up the nation turn the whole world upside down and leave it in confusion but still we get no answers using yesterday's solutions we are the ones, keep sight of it don't have to make a fight of it dance on heavy weather learn to live with modern times you can take the pressure it's all a state of mind - so we can dance on heavy weather raise the heartbeat of the young if we move together don't you know that we are the ones take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance you can try to hide behind a mask of contemplation say you want to live your life in private isolation from the east you can't ignore the storm of disillusion and so it falls on all our shoulders to find a new solution you've got to make a start of it you've got to feel a part of it dance on heavy weather learn to live with modern times you can take the pressure it's all a state of mind - so we can dance on heavy weather raise the heartbeat of the young if we move together let the soul - take control - we are the ones take a chance - and dance it's a chance - dance hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young though the rhythm is so unfamiliar just be sure to be there now the time has come hear the music that brings us together dance on heavy weather hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young we can take the pressure we may have a solution, we are the ones dance on heavy weather hear the sound of the heartbeat of the young if we move together we may have a solution, we are the ones |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
tell me something why do I always find it hard just to get along try my best for nothing every little thing I do is wrong feel it in my brain driving me insane round and round the same old tune "daddy's on the phone you know you're not alone turn that down and clean up your room." sons and daughters don't fall in in hot water sons and daughters they don't do what they oughta tell tell you something music is the key to set me free to the beat on the street I'm jumping forgetting all the things they said 'bout me here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't histate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters always in in hot water wasting time is a crime in their eyes but I'm still young so much time to decide what to do I don't need confirmation for my boyhood extrapolation though I'm not sure of my direction I have the groove for my protection - 간 주 중 - here it comes again chugging like a train round and round an impeccable groove I know it's getting late but I won't hesitate can't slow down got to do what I do sons and daughters don't fall in in hot water when they fall by the way sons and daughters they don't do what they oughta sons and daughters don't fall in in hot water when they fall by the way sons and daughters they don't do what they oughta |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
I know you live on my street I sometimes wonder why we don't meet I've seen your face in the sky twenty-five stories high you never come down to earth communication communication could hardly be much worse don't keep me here in the dark I want to be your friend your fears are way off the mark every generation sees it their own way never learning their lessons making the same mistakes again it's not the same for us as history fades away it's not the same for us it's not the same for us you must hear me when I say it's not the same for us look out on this brave new land think of the future the future that lays in our hands our leaders live in the past we can change it there's something to hope for at last every generation sees it their own way why don't we learn our lessons don't make the same mistakes again - 간 주 중 - it's not the same for us as history fades away it's not the same for us it's not the same for us you must hear me when I say it's not the same for us what dreams are you chasing now? what are you living for? the problems that we're facing now nobody faced before please don't reject me in anger or in sorrow you've got to accept me if we're to make a better tomorrow it's not the same it's not the same for us it's not the same it's not the same for us it's not the same it's not the same for us it's not the same it's not the same for us |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
Waking up, sitting up, Troubled by a dream You were here, arms around me sleeping Should have known, I'm all alone That's the way it's been since I lost you, Ah ... ah Growing up, owning up, I've come to realise That I just can't live my life without you 'Cause I find That everytime I close my eyes I still see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance Out of love, out of luck I'm whispering your name Talking to pictures that surround me No-one hears And tears are falling like the rain, how I need you, Ah ... ah I was wrong But I can learn to change my ways I only hope that I can find you Driven on By the memory of your face shining for me Like a star in space ... Tell me what you're waiting for Do what's in your heart Remember all we had before It's tearing you apart Why don't we make love tonight That's the only way Just believe with all your mind In what love has to say Growing up, owning up, I've came to realise That I just can't live my life without you Now I know That when I open up my eyes I will see you Ah ... ah We all feel the pain of love from time to time that's true Only love can lead us through these troubled days Close the door, dim the lights I just want to prove you wrong tonight I won't lie, or fake romance All I want from you is one last chance |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
It seems true love is so rare Seems all I?ve known is deceipt. Your laughter fills the air Once more I?m sensing defeat And I supposeyou?re leaving me now I was so surenow I?m so full of doubt And I supposeYou?ll be leaving this place Just like the smileyou?ve wiped from my facethis time I allways gave my best Your memory serves you so badly Some people kill for less Yet I?d still die for you gladly And I suppose, it?s my turn now To play the scene, that?s familiar somehow I turn the page, and you walk away Not even love could bring stay, this time Once more I?m learning, in the depths of my dispare Your lies confirm it, true love is so rare And I suppose, it?s my turn now To play the scene, that?s familiar somehow You show the tears, that melt in your eyes Takes just one look, to know Im still mesmerized And I suppose, you?re leaving me now There?s no more love, only feelings of doubt And I suppose, you?ll be leaving this place Just like the smile, you?ve wiped from my face, This time |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
As I watch your face I can see my life go by You mean everyhing to me Just can't take no more Throw a smile my way And the pain I feel inside Turns to love for you And I'm yours Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really fell inside I simply need you yo need me Can't you see Once I hoped to be Your lover and your friend It just can't go on Your love games Your love games Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really feel inside If you won't show your heart to me Set me free Now the time has come To show you how I feel The love I gave to you I can't give no more Even now I see The salt tears n your eyes But it can't go on Your love games |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
Our dad would send us to our room he'd be the voice of doom he said that we would thank him later all day he was solid as a rock but by eight o'clock we'd be crumbling one night my brother Joe and me climbed down the family tree that grew outside our bedroom window we ran though we knew it couldn't last running from the past from things that we were born to be Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre Dad rang the officer in charge a man so large he barely fit his circumstances he said two kids out on the street were picked up on the beat and in the station so there's me with Emily and Joe daddy driving home all heading in the same direction he knew no matter what the breaks we'd make the same mistakes couldn't take his eyes of Joe and me Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are looking back it's so bizarre Like a dream within a dream we're all somewhere in between like a drummer plays his drum like a father like a son - and your gonna have to face the music - face the music Hey hey we keep it running in the family hey hey we keep it coming in the family hey hey we keep on running in the family hey hey we keep on coming in the family Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - 'cause we all have our daddy's eyes take me back into your arms it's no longer a mystery no cause for alarm could have never come this far with no sense of history it always leaves a scar - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre, oh yeah running in the family running in the family and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
she was so young and so afraid of a world she could not understand for seven days I held her close like a child in the palm of my hand there were seven tears to wipe away seven fears to keep at bay seven words for me to say in seven days the strands of wisdom twist and curl soft flame in the warmth of my heart oh essential words that lightly fall like snow thru the mist of her thought the gentle rain of innocence that flows from her ebony eyes another secret moment shared to be part of the rest of our lives there were seven dreams to live for real seven streams of hope revealed seven ways of love to feel in seven days we are the only ones who know her smile was poetry her soul she showed it to me the dawning of the seventh day saw her shine like the radiant skies I knew that she would leave me then bright hope in her ebony eyes (and now) I watch her dance before the world soft flame in the movements she makes and all those secret moments shared stay warm in my thoughts everyday remembering seven tears wiped away seven fears kept at bay seven words you heard me say seven dreams to live and play seven streams of hope revealed seven waves of love we feel seven days memory of seven days |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
Ooh ooh How how can it be that a love Carved out of caring fashioned by fate Could suffer so hard From the games played once too often But making mistakes is a part Of life's imperfectionborn of the years Is it so wrong to be human after all Drawn into the stream Of undefined illusion Those diamond dreams They can't disguise the truth That there is something about you Baby so right I wouldn't be without you baby tonight If ever our love was concealed No one can say that we didn't feel A million things And a perfect dream of life Gone fragile but free We remain tender together not so in love It's not so wrong We're only human after all These changing years They add to your confusion Oh and you need to hear the time That told the truth That there is something about you Baby so right Don't want to be without you Baby tonight Because there's something about you Baby so right I couldn't live without you Baby tonight ooh ooh To feel there's something about you Baby I couldn't sleep without you Tonight |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
No one heard you say your prayers ... for love no one ever seemed to care ... for you blind as you run aware you were staring at the sun always someone's favorite fool ... playing games that they'd invent for you ... losing your heart and soul aware there's no way you can repair yourself your fragile face reflects years of neglect love for so long denied dies in your eyes and so you kiss and give your heart away far from the start you knew there was something out of view like a burning spear of stars ... falling you dissolve the night in tears ... so tired blinded you run aware you were staring at the sun you've given it all away no more prayers today you got a homeless heart that's tearing you apart you couldn't feel more cold inside your secret soul you never found no one you were staring at the sun (staring at the sun) (staring at the sun) |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
I'm a ragged man with a ragged heart but I wear my soul with pride you can see me on the road see my carrying my home and perhaps it seems that I'm all alone but I'm happy here inside you can keep your fancy dress 'cause to me it don't impress when I look in your face that camera smile looks out of place on you by the look in your eyes I can see you realize so lend yourself to me I'll show you what could be well I've come so far down so many roads I've experienced your pain you know that that's a fact I can see the way you act but I learned to see what was wrong with me and I won't go back again I know I've made mistakes but I also made the break you surround yourself with secrets you are afraid to show to the world you convince yourself there's no other way to go don't you see the smile on my face does it look so out of place so lend yourself to me I'll show you what could be (yes I will) so many ways for you to spend the passing days loving and living or losing and using life is forgiving so use it well feeling revealing or wheeling and dealing life's not for stealing and time will tell take a look at your face take a look at your face you must surely know if man made heaven then man made hell so take a look at yourself what's this secret you can't tell me (when I look in your face I see that smile so out of place on you and by the look in your eyes I can see you realize, oh yeah) |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
I've been making moves in chains wrapped around my hollow heart the thought of you remains I can't replace your face no matter how I try and in the night I cry from wanting you you know I thought I could not lose America was calling me you said I must choose between a life of love or visions that will fade and now the choice is made I'm so lonely Can you feel me reaching out to you I'm so lonely are you lonely too I would give anything to make you understand that I would go anywhere to be with you again Heaven help me if you can I remember better days but now I understand you can't buy happiness, love is not for sale the night is turning pale and I'm needing you I've tried to talk the time away (but the time is here to stay) empty ears aren't listening to one word I say (time to play) the dream became a big machine out of control and here inside my soul I am so lonely Where are you now when I need you so I'm so lonely I need you to know I would give anything (can you feel me) to make you understand (reaching out to you) and I would go anywhere (where are you now) to be with you again (when I need you) I was standing in the rain I was trying to break the chains I was calling out your name (something snapped inside of me) I need to be with you again, yeah baby Can you feel me (can you feel me now) reaching out to you I'm so lonely (I am so lonely girl) are you lonely too where are you now (I would go anywhere) now I need you so I'm so lonely (I am so lonely girl) I need you to know I would give anything to make you understand and I would go anywhere to be with you again and you are the only one who can break these chains and I would go anywhere to be with you againCOUNTER MELODY: can you feel me reaching out to youwhere are you now when I need you so I'm so lonely are you lonely too where are you now now I need yoube with you again . . . be with you again . |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
steppin' out from underneath my shadow walking home from fridays nine to five rememberin' the long way round the meadow the one we used to take from time to time I thought about you how you must have changed now baby far away from me how I used to savour all your kisses where no one else could see exchanging knowing glances across the schoolroom dreamin' of a love down by the sea changing plans to cover up for one another working on our secret fantasy but now as I walk down the road to your house baby there's no one there but me how I wish that I could steal your kisses just as they used to be and I wanna know Tracie, where are you now girl I don't know why this feeling's so strong Tracie, where have you been you know there's no one now to tell us we're wrong countin' by the street lights to the phone box where we used to meet before the dawn smoking on the top floor of the school bus promising the moon as we rode along but now if I saw you across a crowded dance floor or somewhere in the town would you show me what I have been missing and spin me round and round Tracie, where are you now girl I don't know why this feeling's so strong Tracie, where have you been you know there's no one now to tell us we're wrong 'cause deep inside from some other place I turn to find we're there face to face we laugh, we cry, we work and we play as love filled night gives way to the day ( ) |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
I saw the longing in your eyes but I failed to see the anguish you so cleverly disguised your needs I clearly read but I never knew your true intentions they were better left unsaid I brushed your tears aside thought I could wipe away the memory but couldn't push that far inside you came so full of regret your body still remembers what your mind learned to forget Love is lost I've found when trust breaks down now we meet those two imposters just the same always out of bounds when love comes 'round don't even have the strength to share the blame We ride the train of events we never make our destination never making any sense you say you leave without regret but your body will remember what your mind learns to forget One love. Two solitudes. There's no common ground when trust breaks down though everybody's love is in the air always out of bounds when love comes down to scared to climb the wall of our despair (heartbroken) (who cares) Love is lost I've found when trust breaks down now we meet those two imposters just the same always out of bounds when love comes 'round don't even have the strength to share the blame And the said thing is there's no end to this your tears are like the rain that beats the rain and I wake at dawn to find you gone don't even have the strength to call your name There's no common ground when trust breaks down though everybody's love is in the air always out of bounds when love comes down to scared to climb the wall of our despair Love is lost I've found when trust breaks down now we meet those two imposters just the same always out of bounds when love comes down don't even have the strength to share the blame oh yeah |
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from Level 42 - Universal Masters (2000)
One small town boy whose dreams were higher Thought up a plan To be a city man Out in the world Bright burned the fire Through every door He was so sure Than he ran into a problem He heard the voice inside him say "Do you believe that what you have is what you need" You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis He found a girl His heart's desire She was the first She quenched the thirst His social whirl did not inspire Her live divine Soon lost its shine Now he's counting every hour Wondering where she spent the night She doesn't slow, it seems he'll never know You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis Take a day and trace a thought to where it all began Wondering how you felt at every turn Even thought reality was not part of the plan By reaching out you lit the spark forever Louis thought he'd find the answer In a world that has no soul He moved on, to learn onother song You can't blame Louis Oh, Louis |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
I was living in a daydream Letting time of day pass by I didn't know what I was missing Until you came into my life When I saw you pretty girl I felt a glowing inside When I kissed you pretty girl I felt you light up my life Oh I'm flying up on the wings of love And I know that you come from him above Holding hands we walk together Nothing's gonna make us part That our love will last forever Is the song that's in our heart Making love is oh so sweet We're locked in each other's arms And our bodies feel this heat That's the answer to love ( ) Now I'm living in a love dream Time and days are passing by Now I really know how love feels Can't help smiling all the time When you're with me pretty girl I feel your warmth by my side When you touch me pretty girl Dreams of joy I can't hide |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Life is a game where nothing is real - only you, only me
Right from the start we chase an ideal - fooling you, fooling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel You'r still no. 1 but they're coming up to get you Young eyes burning bright they can see a better way You won't sleep tonight but that's the price you pay Out of the past the words to a song - calling you, calling me Hope it will last but time pushes on - pullling you, pulling me Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel Every dream you had like balloons they burst around you so you're on the phone trying to conjure up your past But the damage has been done We're too far apart and strangers we've become And I wonder if it's true Is the world a different place for me and you Are you hearing what I hear Are you feeling what I feel In out hearts we're still the same But the worlds we chose to live In may have changed And the damage has been done we trust no-one We're too far apart and strangers we've become |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
You're a rich girl we all know
daddy runs an airline, mummy's eye is on the dough and the butlers' on the bread-line You're so bright you glide through school brains run in the family You've been taught the "how do you do" and all your men are manly I'm just a boy, not what you're used to That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home I don't want to run you down I don't mind the money but last time when you asked me round you said I was funny Pulling strings and pony tails just to get to know me The only time you'll ever fail is when you try to own me I'm not a toy, I'm no use to you That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home [Mike Solo] I'm just a boy not what you're used to That is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why I can't walk you home that is why (Why) I can't walk you home |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
I keep to myself
what I might share with others but they don't seem to understand I open my mouth to rediscover that I don't have the words at my command holding out for a world so much better but I'm a stranger in a stranger's land all my friends have sold out couldn't handle the pressure counting their blessings trying to salvage what they can Children say - children say we open our minds as one but one more day slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be When I overhear my parents conversations well I'm struck by the things they say it seems they traded the years for mere complications who ever thought it could end this way they close the door but they can't lock it 'cause something of their childhood remains and they've felt it before when the man in their pocket counted the cost of their material gains Children say come what may be strong for the friends you've known but one fine day far away will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say we open our minds as one as one more day slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be Well you knew what I was saying but did you know what it meant when you saw that look in my eye did you know it was heaven sent was it all a waking dream all that time we must have spent well I guess it must have been somehow that feeling came and went Children say come what may be strong for the friends you've known but one fine day far away will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say we open our minds as one as one more day slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be And our children say Hear children say |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
on the border
there's disorder now they've gone too far wait for the coup d'etat fragmentation we don't know who we are wait for the coup d'etat no choice look what we've become world peace at the point of a gun the voice that calls everyone says fight for a place in the sun proud man's daughter came through slaughter but she still bears the scars wait for the coup d'etat declaration 'cross the nation hailed as a rising star wait for the coup d'etat too late to make any plans the state has met her demands we wait for the blood on her hands to dry on the border there's disorder proud mans' daughter came through slaughter |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
I'm going nowhere
Gotta face up to it Gotta wake up to it I feel so guilty Killing time is a sin A dam burst of dreams flows thru' me They show me where I could be Flash point feelings flow Thru' my mind moving When my friends tell me You just can't connect You ain't got no respect They tell me nothing 'Cos I know about that Yes I know about that I'm not gonna take what people say Don't feel that I belong today Sense of freedom and Sense of pride From the mountains to the sea I'll run across this land Looking out for strength and beauty A diamond in the sand And I will chase the four winds over Trying to understand And I won't stop until I'm holding Heaven in my hands I won't let nobody Turn me off the track Now there's no turning back Won't let no worries Turn my inside down Now there's no room for doubt I'm heading for my destiny And it feels electric to me Flash point feelings flow Thru' my mind I was lonely going nowhere Drowning on dry land I was almost stranded there a Shipwreck on the sand But now I'll chase the whole world over Making my demands And I won't stop until I'm holding Heaven in my hands From the mountains to the sea I'll run across this land Looking out for strength and beauty A diamond in the sand And I will chase the four winds over Trying to understand And I won't stop until I'm holding Heaven in my hands I was lonely going nowhere Drowning on dry land I was almost stranded there a Shipwreck on the sand But now I'll chase the whole world over Making my demands And I won't stop until I'm holding Heaven in my hands (Repeat |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
The time has come for dreaming
Don't feel tired but I feel a need to sleep 'cause my life takes on new meaning When I close my eyes and you reveal yourself to me That's our time, time for changes A time for reason, something only you can see All my life I have waited For a chance to give the love only you demand of me Fame and success are poor relations The more I get, the less I need it Happiness is an unknown sensation My heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart In the past, for protection When someone got too close Yet another bridge would burn But I can find no connection Between the love that you propose And the lessons that I've learned I want to hear your explanation You'll never know how much I need it I want my tears to bear your reflection 'cause my heart has a hunger and only you can feed it. Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart I'm sitting here surrounded by possessions Objects that confront me night and day The fruits of my material obsession But it seems the more I earn, the more I have to pay Yoy've made it clear that blind ambition Leads nowhere and I don't need it I've lost all my fear, all my inhibitions My heart has a hunger, but I know you can feed it Come on - in my dreams tonight Show me - where to start Come on - I need to shed some light I wanna sleep on my heart |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
As I watch your face
I can see my life go by You mean everyhing to me Just can't take no more Throw a smile my way And the pain I feel inside Turns to love for you And I'm yours Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really fell inside I simply need you yo need me Can't you see Once I hoped to be Your lover and your friend It just can't go on Your love games Your love games Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really feel inside If you won't show your heart to me Set me free Now the time has come To show you how I feel The love I gave to you I can't give no more Even now I see The salt tears n your eyes But it can't go on Your love games |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Summer nights making love Together we're as one is love's light We have found our way through another day So tonight we'll stay Drunk on the sweet wine Heaven yours and mine Love meeting love sweet lady Take my soul Keep it in its place through the night Hold me in your arms and take me in And we'll start again To look into the fire Sipping our desire Love meeting love yeah yeah Then floating lost in love Your body soft and warm next to mine Time is standing still for you and me So silently talking with our eyes Knowing no goodbyes Love meeting love yeah yeah |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
I leave as I enter, another boy caught in-between
Now all I can muster are whispers to your screams Don't you remember how you eased my disgrace? Don't you remember the love you saw in my face? Perfected in silence A physical presence I sought affection, but now I realize A cold rejection, the movement in your eyes But I can rememeber when you shook against me I can remember when I saw what love could be Perfected in silence A physical presence Ain't what she did, it's the way that she did it When I couldn't give, only she could forgive it Ain't what she did, it's the way that she did it As long as I live, it's for me to relive it... ... silence ... Part of the answer is that there's really no escape Part of the answer is that life can have such perfect shape Don't you remember all the nights you shared in my disgrace? Don't you remember that the love that filled this empty space was... ... perfected in silence? A physical presence Perfected in silence A physical presence |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Our dad
would send us to our room he'd be the voice of doom he said that we would thank him later all day he was solid as a rock but by eight o'clock we'd be crumbling one night my brother Joe and me climbed down the family tree that grew outside our bedroom window we ran though we knew it couldn't last running from the past from things that we were born to be Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre Dad rang the officer in charge a man so large he barely fit his circumstances he said two kids out on the street were picked up on the beat and in the station so there's me with Emily and Joe daddy driving home all heading in the same direction he knew no matter what the breaks we'd make the same mistakes couldn't take his eyes of Joe and me Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are looking back it's so bizarre Like a dream within a dream we're all somewhere in between like a drummer plays his drum like a father like a son - and your gonna have to face the music - face the music Hey hey we keep it running in the family hey hey we keep it coming in the family hey hey we keep on running in the family hey hey we keep on coming in the family Looking back it's so bizarre it runs in the family all the things we are on the backseat of the car with Joseph and Emily we only see so far - 'cause we all have our daddy's eyes take me back into your arms it's no longer a mystery no cause for alarm could have never come this far with no sense of history it always leaves a scar - and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre, oh yeah running in the family running in the family and we all have our daddy's eyes looking back it's so bizarre |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Are you ready?
(Yeah yeah) Are you ready to rock? (Yeah yeah) Do you wanna do it? (Yeah yeah) Get down on it? (Yeah yeah) Marching clock now he don't stop, Seen it quite a lot And he says take care of yourself, Old man sighs, shuts his eyes And leaves behind another life Take care of yourself, Millstones swing, 'grind your thing' Pay the tax and alimony. Take care of yourself, Raise that boy, he'll go far 'Cos he had a real good teacher. Take care of yourself Truth don't go, don't go far Sell a lie to any paper. Take care of yourself. Sleep too deep, zombie sleep, and all alone it has to be. Take care of yourself. Peace of mind is hard to find But he don't mind like you don't mind y'all Big t don't care that you don't mind No she don't care and you don't matter One nine nine Oh here we go May the next ten break the mould Take care of yourself Mister good's gone away Looking out for number one says take care of yourself Did she say where you'd have to stay When the party's over? Can you face the longest march to come Now you know you're not the number one? Yeah yeah (Feel all right?) Yeah yeah (You know its 'packing in' your mind?) Yeah yeah (But the hero says) Yeah yeah (I get blind anyway) Yeah yeah (Doesn't matter to me) Yeah yeah (Whatever you say) Yeah yeah (I got more than yesterday) Yeah yeah yeah Yeah yeah |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side The with patience he confides Secret knowledge - sacred ways Paerls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way So many years ago hero's ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honour I would lie Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
stuck inside my harvard box
behind the door the bauhaus locked I'm wrestling with a new ideal I'm working out the way I feel I just came back from Cultureburg where I tried to learn the painted word people there were so convinced it's kept me thinking ever since crazy, but true I want to believe like you "come with me", the teacher said "no side-to-side, look straight ahead 'cause if you want true confidence you'd best forget your common sense. go find yourself a point of view and if you need some help to choose just dance the dance named after me if you believe then you will see" crazy, but true now I believe in you there was a time when we could make head nor tail of the story now it's sublime and we're not afraid anymore 'cause we're all true believers solo. so tell me it's true I want to believe in you crazy, but true I want to believe in you blind faith makes such strange demands sometimes a think I'll never understand answers on a postcard, please I'd like to know what you believe true believers ... are you a true believer (I wanna believe in you) |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Reaching to another day
And the world is just one step away Making money, aiming blind It's time to change - leave it all behind Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can Hear the echo's in you heart turn your mind in - then - make a start Anything you want to be Will soon become reality - then you'll see Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can You're out of touch - so turn it on You don't need much - to burn it on Take a different point of view And discover just what you can do Getting closer every day Now the world is just a step away - (dont'delay) Turn it on - whenever you can Turn it on - you know that you can You hit the top - so turn it on You'll never stop - just burn it on Turn it on (turn it on) - whenever you can Turn it on (groovin'on) - you know that you can Turn it on (turn it on, yeah) - whenever you can Turn it on (just movin'on) - you know that you can Turn it on Turn it on Turn it on Turn it on |
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from Level 42 - Turn It On (2000)
Sold in silence
I never thought I could ever fall so deep now I need to know how you feel and with a kiss I steal the silence from your lips hearts colliding making waves that will echo through the years never thought I would find a love so real and I know this I want the life that love can give now I know what it means a love so rare in years of wasted promises a love to care only love can make some sense of it a love affair and though it's only just begun a love to share when two hearts collide and beat as one now I know you care and I'll provide you with a dream that will never disappear with the words that I know you want to hear without end I've found a love I will defend now you know what I mean (repeat Chorus) |
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from Level 42 - The Early Tapes / Level 42 (2000)
Watch the paper window - see the stars
News and views to show you who you are Keep the money moving change the scene Open up the market with our dreams Almost there - you and I Catch the fall - touch the sky Love a lot - paper view Now's the time - make your move Keep the money moving As long as we are using Almost without knowing Getting ego's burning Freightend they stop turning See the judge adjourning Play your part and don't get in their way Black and White they say you must believe Now they found a sound that we obey If you wait to long the tide will turn Then there'll be some brand new rules to learn Almost there - you and I Catch the fall - touch the sky Love a lot - paper view Now's the time - make your move Read a million pages Every headline ages Nothing ever changes There's a time for laughing Time will soon be passing Make your mark before you fade away |
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