The Moody Blues Lyrics Site
I've been told that posting lyrics to songs on websites is illegal because of copyrights and stuff, but I don't really care- so here they all are! Actually, not all of them will on be here for some time, but this should become the largest and most comprehensive Moody Blues Lyrics Sites out there! I have provided links at the top of this page to make navigation between albums easier, and I will someday link all the songs too.
In Search of the Lost Chord
A Question of Balance
Days of Future Passed
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Keys of the Kingdom
Long Distance Voyager
Octave
On the Threshold of a Dream
Seventh Sojourn
Sur La Mer
The Other Side of Life
The Present
To Our Children's Children's Children
Strange Times
In Search of the Lost Chord
Departure Graeme Edge
Be it sight, sound, smell, or touch, There's something inside, that we need so much. The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound, Or the strength of an oak, with roots, deep in the ground. The wonder of flowers, to be covered, And then to burst up, through tarmac, to the sun again, Or to fly to the sun, without burning a wing, To lie in a meadow, and hear the grass sing. To have all these things in our memories hoard, And to use them, to help us, to find the lost chord... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ride My See-Saw John Lodge
Ride, ride my see-saw, Take this place, on this trip, just for me. Ride, take a free ride, Take my place, have my seat, it's for free.
I worked like a slave for years, Sweat so hard just to end my fears. Not to end my life a poor man, But by now, I know I should have run.
Run, run my last race, Take my place, have this number of mine. Run, run like a fire, But don't you run in, in the lanes, run for time.
Left school with a first-class pass, Started work but as second class. School taught one and one is two, But by now, that answer just ain't true.
Aaaaah... aaaaah...
My world is spinning around, Everything is lost that I found. People run, come ride with me, Let's find another place that's free.
Ride my see-saw. Ride my see-saw. Ride my see-saw. Ride... Ride my see-saw... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Livingstone, I Presume Ray Thomas
Dr. Livingstone, I presume, Stepping out of the jungle gloom, Into the midday sun.
What did you find there, Did you stand a while and stare, Did you meet anyone?
I've seen butterflies galore, I've seen people big and small, I've still not found what I'm looking for.
We're all looking for someone.
Captain Scott, you were so bold, Now you're looking rather cold, Out there in the snow.
I've seen polar bears and seals, I've seen giant Antarctic eels, I've still not found what I'm looking for.
Columbus, where are you bound, So you think that the world is round, Sail off in the blue.
There are Indians by the score, In many places that I saw, I've still not found what I'm looking for.
We're all looking for someone. We're all looking for someone. We're all looking for someone... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House Of Four Doors John Lodge
Mystery spread it's cloak across the sky, we'd lost our way. Shadows fell from trees, they knew why.
Then through the leaves a light broke through, A path lost for years led us through.
House of four doors, I could live there forever, House of four doors, would it be there forever.
Loneliness, the face of pilgrim's eyes looked on, As the door opened wide.
Beauty, they had found before my eyes to see, And to the next door we came.
Love of music, showed in everything we heard, Through the third door where are we?
Enter in, all ye who seek to find within, As the plaque said on the last door. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legend Of A Mind Ray Thomas
Timothy Leary's dead. No, no no no, he's outside, looking in.
He'll fly his astral plane, Take you trips around the bay, Brings you back the same day, Timothy Leary.
Along the coast you'll hear them boast, About a light they say that shines so clear. So raise your glass we'll drink a toast, To the little man who sells you thrills along the pier.
He'll take you up, he'll bring you down, He'll plant your feet back firmly on the ground. He flies so high, he swoops so low, He knows exactly which way he's gonna go. Timothy Leary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House Of Four Doors (Part 2) John Lodge
Walking through that door, Outside we came, nowhere at all. Perhaps the answer's here, not there anymore?
Then in our hearts the light broke through, A path lost for years is there in view.
House of four doors, you'll be lost now forever. House of four doors, pass up life, lives forever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voices In The Sky Justin Hayward
Bluebird flying high, tell me what you sing. If you could talk to me, what news would you bring? Of voices in the sky.
Nightingale hovering high, harmonize the wind. Darkness your symphony, I can hear you sing, Of voices in the sky.
Just what is happening to me? I lie awake with the sound of the sea, Calling to me.
Old man passing by, tell me what you sing. Though your voice be faint, I am listening. Voices in the sky.
Children with a skipping rope, tell me what you sing. Playtime is nearly gone, bell's about to ring. Voices in the sky. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Best Way To Travel Michael Pinder
And you can fly, high as a kite if you want to, Faster than light if you want to. Speeding through the universe, Thinking is the best way to travel.
It's all a dream, light passing by on a screen. And there's you and I on a beam. We ride the waves, Distance is gone will we find out? How life began will we find out? Speeding through the universe, Thinking is the best way to travel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visions Of Paradise Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas
The sounds in my mind just come to me, come see. And the call of her eyes makes waterfalls, of me. In the garden of her love I'll stay a while, to be. What the seeds of my thoughts wants me to be, come see.
Visions of paradise, cloudless skies I see. Rainbows on the hill, blue onyx on the sea. Come see. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Actor Justin Hayward
The curtain rises on the scene, With someone chanting to be free. The play unfolds before my eyes, Descends the actor who is me.
The sleeping hours take us far, From traffic, telephones, and fear. Put out your problems with a cat, Escape until a bell you hear.
Our reasons are the same, But there's no one we can blame, For there's no where we need go, And the only truth we know, comes so easily.
The sound I have heard in your hello, Oh darling, you're almost part of me. Oh darling, you're all I'll ever see.
It's such a rainy afternoon, No point in going anywhere. The sounds just drift across my room, I wish this feeling I could share.
It's such a rainy afternoon, She sits and gazes from her window. Her mind tries to recall his face, A feeling deep inside her grows. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Word Graeme Edge
This garden universe vibrates complete, Some, we get a sound so sweet. Vibrations, reach on up to become light, And then through gamma, out of sight. Between the eyes and ears there lie, The sounds of color and the light of a sigh. And to hear the sun, what a thing to believe, But it's all around if we could but perceive. To know ultra-violet, infra-red, and x-rays, Beauty to find in so may ways. Two notes of the chord, that's our poor scope, And to reach the chord is our life's hope. And to name the chord is important to some, So they give it a word, and the word is om. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Om Michael Pinder
The rain is on the roof, Hurry high, a butterfly. As clouds roll past my head, I know why the skies all cry,
Om. Om. Heaven. Om.
The Earth turns slowly round, Far away, the distant sound. Is with us everyday, Can you hear, what it says,
Om. Om. Heaven. Om.
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Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Procession Graeme Edge/Justin Hayward/John Lodge/Mike Pinder/Ray Thomas
Desolation...
Creation...
Communication... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Story in Your Eyes Justin Hayward
I've been thinking about our fortune, And I've decided that we're really not to blame. For the love that's deep inside us now, Is still the same.
And the sound we make together, Is the music to the story in your eyes. It's been shining down upon me now, I realize.
Listen to the tide slowly turning, Wash all our heartaches away. We are part of the fire that is burning, And from the ashes we can build another day.
But I'm frightened for your children, And the life that we are living is in vain. And the sunshine we've been waiting for, Will turn to rain.
When the final line is over, And it's certain that the curtain's gonna fall. I can hide inside your sweet sweet love, For ever more.
Listen to the tide slowly turning, Wash all our heartaches away. We are part of the fire that is burning, And from the ashes we can build another day.
But I'm frightened for your children, And the life that we are living is in vain. And the sunshine we've been waiting for, Will turn to rain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Guessing Game Ray Thomas
Walking in the sand, Thinking of things, adventures in my mind. Of tall ships that sail, Across the oceans wide.
They won't wait for me, See how they glide, away so gracefully. And with tomorrow what will become of me, They leave me so much to explain. That's the start of our guessing game.
There are times when I think I've found the truth, There are times when I know that I'm wrong. And the days when I try to hide my fears, Bless the days when I'm feeling strong. Bless the days when I'm feeling strong.
Wonder why we try so hard, Wonder why we try at all. You wonder why the world is turning around, When in the end it won't matter at all.
Standing in the town, Looking at people counting their frowns. Unhappy faces, Hurrying around.
So blind they cannot see, All of these things, the way life ought to be. And with tomorrow, what will they make of me, It leaves me so much to explain. That's the start of our guessing game.
There are times when I think I've found the truth, There are times when I know that I'm wrong. And the days when I try to hide my fears, Bless the days when I'm feeling strong. Bless the days when I'm feeling strong. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily's Song John Lodge
Lovely to know the warmth, Your smile can bring to me. I want to tell you, But the words you do not know.
Sing me a lullaby, Of songs you cannot write. And I will listen, For there's beauty where there's love
And in the morning of my life, And in the evening of my day, I will try to understand in what you say.
Rivers of endless tides, Have passed beneath my feet. And all too soon, They had me standing on my own.
Then when my eyes were closed, You opened them for me. and now we journey through our lives, To what will be.
And in the morning of my life, and in the evening of my day, I will try to understand in what you say.
Through all that life can give to you, Only true love will see you through. And we'll stand beside you now, In what you say
And in the morning of my life, and in the evening of my day, I will try to understand in what you say.
Take me into your world, Alone I cannot go. For I've been here so long, You're leaving me behind.
Walk with me now, Into your land of fairytales. And open up that book of pages in my mind, And open up that book of ages in my mind. And open up that book of pages in my mind, And open up that book of ages in my mind. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After You Came Graeme Edge
Since it began I got one dream, And really it's my only blessing. If I can come through then so can you, And you will find there's no regretting.
Things you want from your life's font, Will never let your spirit roam. Come back to earth for what it's worth, For you've been dreaming of a ceiling not a home.
I've been doing my best What else can I do? Is there something I've missed, That will help you through?
I have reached the top of my wall, And all I've found is another way to fall.
For some short time, For a while you and I, Were joined to eternity. Then we split in two, Back to me and you, Like the rain rising from the sea. Rising from the sea.
We all can see what we shall be, But knowing's really not controlling. With time perhaps I'll pass the traps, And find some peace and understanding.
After you'd come and while you're gone, You leave me guessing; It's depressing. Never to know the way to go, To find some time alone, a little less pressing.
So you'll just have to laugh, When it hurts so much. You're so far away, And so hard to touch.
I have reached the top of my wall, And all I've found is another way to fall.
Since it began I got one dream, And really it's my only blessing. If I can come through then so can you, And you will find there's no regretting.
I've been doing my best What else can I do? Is there something I've missed, That will help you through?
I have reached the top of my wall, And all I've found is another way to fall.
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Look out of my window, See the world passing by, See the look in her eye.
One more time to live, And I have made it mine. Leave the wise to write, For they write worldly rhymes. And he who wants to fight, Begins the end of time.
For I have riches more than these, For I have riches more than these.
Desolation. Creation. Tell me someone, why there's only confusion? Evolution. Tell me someone, that this is all an illusion. Pollution. Tell me someone, Saturation. Tell me someone. Population. Annihilation. Revolution. Tell me someone, why this talk of revolution? Confusion. Tell me someone, when we're changing evolution? Illusion. Tell me someone, Conclusion. Tell me someone. Starvation. Degradation. Humiliation. Changes in my life, Contemplation. Changes in my life. Inspiration. Changes in my life, Elation. Changes in my life. Salvation. Communication. Compassion. Solution.
Look out on the hedgerow, As the world rushes by, Hear the birds sing a sigh.
One more tree will fall, How strong the growing vine. Turn the earth to sand, And still commit no crime. How one thought will live, Provide the others die.
For I have riches more than these. For I have riches more than these.
Desolation. Creation. Tell me someone, why there's only confusion? Evolution. Tell me someone, that this is all an illusion. Pollution. Tell me someone, Saturation. Tell me someone. Population. Annihilation. Revolution. Tell me someone, why this talk of revolution? Confusion. Tell me someone, when we're changing evolution? Illusion. Tell me someone, Conclusion. Tell me someone. Starvation. Degradation. Humiliation. Changes in my life, Contemplation. Changes in my life. Inspiration. Changes in my life, Elation. Changes in my life. Salvation. Communication. Compassion. Solution.
Look out of my window, See the world passing by, See the look in her eye. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nice to Be Here Ray Thomas
Nice to be here, hope you agree, Lying in the sun. Lovely weather, must climb a tree, The show has just begun.
All the leaves start swaying, To the breeze that's playing, On a thousand violins. And the bees are humming, To a frog sat strumming, On a guitar with only one string.
I can see them, they can't see me, I feel out of sight. I can see them, they can't see me, Much to my delight.
And it seems worth noting, Water rats were boating, As a lark began to sing. And sounds kept coming, With Jack Rabbit loudly drumming, On the side of a biscuit tin.
I can see them, they can't see me, I feel out of sight. I can see them, they can't see me, Much to my delight.
Silver minnows were devising, Water ballet so surprising, A mouse played a daffodil. A mole came up blinking, Underneath an owl who's thinking, How he came to be sat on a hill.
I can see them, they can't see me, I feel out of sight. I can see them, they can't see me, Much to my delight.
I know you won't believe me, But I'm certain that I did see, A mouse playing daffodil. All the band was really jumping, With Jack Rabbit in there thumping, I found that I couldn't sit still.
I just had to make it with them, 'Cos they play my kind of rhythm, And the bees hummed in harmony. And the owl played his oboe, Then the frogs guitar solo, It was all too much for me.
I know you won't believe me, But I'm certain that I did see, A mouse playing daffodil. All the band was really jumping, With Jack Rabbit in there thumping, I found that I couldn't sit still.
I just had to make it with them, 'Cos they play my kind of rhythm, And the bees hummed in harmony... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You Can Never Go Home Justin Hayward
I don't know what I'm searching for, I never have opened the door. Tomorrow may find me at last, Turning my back on the past.
But time will tell of stars that fell, A million years ago. Memories can never take you back, Home, sweet, home. You can never go home any more.
All my life I never really knew me till today. Now I know I'm just another step along the way.
I lie awake for hours, I'm just waiting for the sun, When the journey we are making has begun.
Don't deny the feeling, That is stealing through your heart, Every happy ending needs to have a start.
All my life I never really knew me till today. Now I know I'm just another step along the way.
Weep no more for treasures, You've been searching for in vain, 'Cos the truth is gently falling with the rain.
High above the forests, Lie the pastures of the sun, Where the two that learned the secret now are one.
I don't know what I'm searching for, I never have opened the door. Tomorrow might find me at last, Turning my back on the past.
But time will tell of stars that fell, A million years ago. Memories can never take you back, Home, sweet, home. You can never go home any more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Song Mike Pinder
I'm going to sing my song, And sing it all day long, A song that never ends.
How can I tell you, All the things inside my head?
The change in these past years, Has made me see our world, In many different ways.
How can I tell you, Love can change our destiny.
Love can change the world, Love can change your life. Do what makes you happy, Do what you know is right. And love with all your might, Before it's too late.
Where did I find all these words? Something inside of me's burning. There's life in other worlds, Maybe they'll come to earth, Helping man to find a way.
(Instrumental)
One day I hope we'll be, In perfect harmony, A planet with one mind.
Then I could tell you, All the things inside my head.
I'm going to sing my song, And sing it all day long, A song that never ends.
How can I tell you? All the things inside my head.
I'm going to sing my song, A song that never ends...
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A Question Of Balance
Question Justin Hayward
Why do we never get an answer, When we're knocking at the door. With a thousand million questions, About hate and death and war? 'Cos when we stop and look around us, There is nothing that we need. In a world of persecution, That is burning in its greed.
Aaah... Aaah...
Why do we never get an answer, When we're knocking at the door? Because the truth is hard to swallow, That's what the war of love is for.
It's not the way that you say it, When you do those things to me. It's more the way that you mean it, When you tell me what will be. And when you stop and think about it, You won't believe it's true. That all the love you've been giving, Has all been meant for you.
I'm looking for someone to change my life, I'm looking for a miracle in my life. And if you could see, What it's done to me, To lose the love I knew, Could safely lead me through.
Between the silence of the mountains, And the crashing of the sea. There lies a land I once lived in, And she's waiting there for me. But in the grey of the morning, My mind becomes confused. Between the dead and the sleeping, And the road that I must choose.
I'm looking for someone to change my life, I'm looking for a miracle in my life. And if you could see, What it's done to me, To lose the love I knew, Could safely lead me to, The land that I once knew, To learn as we grow old, The secrets of our soul.
It's not the way that you say it, When you do those things to me. It's more the way you really mean it, When you tell me what will be.
Aaah...
Why do we never get an answer, When we're knocking at the door. With a thousand million questions, About hate and death and war? 'Cos when we stop and look around us, There is nothing that we need. In a world of persecution, That is burning in its greed.
Aaah... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Is It (We Are Here) Mike Pinder
How is it we are here, On this path we walk. In this world of pointless fear, Filled with empty talk. Descending from the ape, The scientist priests all think. Will they save us in the end? We're trembling on the brink.
Men's mighty mine machines, Digging in the ground. Stealing rare minerals, Where they can be found. Concrete caves with iron doors, Bury it again, While a starving frightened world, Fills the sea with grain.
Her love is like a fire burning inside, Her love is so much higher it can't be denied, She sends us her glory, It's always been there. Her love's all around us, It's there for you and me to share.
Men's mighty mine machines, Digging in the ground. Stealing rare minerals, Where they can be found. Concrete caves with iron doors, Bury it again. While a starving frightened world, Fills the sea with grain.
How is it we are here? How is it we are here? How is it we are here? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And The Tide Rushes In Ray Thomas
I've been searching for my dream, A hundred times today. I build them up, you knock them down, Like they were made of clay.
Then the tide rushes in, And washes my castles away. Then I'm really not so sure, Which side of the bed I should lay. I should lay.
You keep looking for someone, To tell your troubles to. I'll sit down and lend an ear, Yet I hear nothing new.
Then the tide rushes in, And washes my castles away. Then I'm really not so sure, Which side of the bed I should lay. I should lay.
Blackbird sitting in a tree, Observing what's below. Acorns falling to the ground, He'll stay and watch them grow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't You Feel Small Graeme Edge
Ask the mirror on the wall, Who's the biggest fool of all. Bet you feel small, It happens to us all.
See the world as what's it for, Understanding, nothing more. Don't you feel small, It happens to us all.
Time is now to spread your voice, Time's to come, there'll be no choice. Why do you feel small? It happens to us all.
Look at progress, Then count the cost. We'll spoil the seas, With the rivers we've lost.
See the writing on the wall, Hear the mirror's warning call. That's why you feel small, It happens to us all.
Ask the mirror on the wall, Who's the biggest fool of all. Bet you feel small, It happens to us all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tortoise And The Hare John Lodge
You know he's moving fast, But he's still going slow. He's ahead in the race, And there's not far to go. And your load is so heavy, And your legs want to rest. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right.
You think he's way up front, But he's so far behind. He's asleep in the grass, And he's running out of time. While your load was so heavy, You never wanted to stop. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right.
Your friend is heavy, But he was ready, And never stopped for a while. While you were sleeping, He went on keeping, The final line in his mind. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right.
Your friend is heavy, But he was ready, And never stopped for a while. While you were sleeping, He went on keeping, The final line in his mind. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right. It's all right, it's all right, it's all right. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's Up To You Justin Hayward
When the breeze between us calls, Love comes and lingers into our lives. And the leaves begin to fall, You point your finger at me. I love you, yeah. I love you.
In the sadness of your smile, Love is an island way out to sea. But it seems so long ago, We have been ready trying to be free.
And it's up to you, Why won't you say? Make our lives turn out this way,
If they knew, That we have got nothing to lose. No reason to hide from what's true.
In the world of me and you, All is forgotten when we're inside. And the words that pass us by, I am not listening to all of its lies.
And it's up to you, Why won't you say? Make our lives turn out this way. If they knew, that we have got nothing to lose, No reason to hide from what's true. Then we have got nothing to lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minstrel's Song John Lodge
Words a simple song, A minstrel sings, A way of life in his eyes. Hear the morning call, Of waking birds, When they are singing, bringing love, love. Everywhere love is all around. Everywhere love is all around.
Now the winter's gone, Cold wind has blown, The endless stream in our lives. Where the minstrel sings, This simple song, He's always bringing, singing love, love. Everywhere love is all around, Everywhere love is all around.
Listen to the one, Who sings of love. Follow our friend, Our wandering friend. Listen to the one, Who sings of love. Everywhere love is around, Around, around.
Hear the nations sing, Our minstrel's song, As he walks by in their lives. Soon the spring will come, And everyone, Will all be singing, bringing love, love. Everywhere love is all around, Everywhere love is all around.
Listen to the one, Who sings of love. Follow our friend, Our wandering friend. Listen to the one, Who sings of love. Everywhere love is around, Around, around. Around, around. Around, around. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawning Is The Day Justin Hayward
Rise, let us see you, Dawning is the day. Miss, misty meadow, You will find your way. Wake up in the morning, to yourself, And leave this crazy life behind you. Listen, we're trying to find you.
Flow to the sea, You know where to go. But still we are free, No one tells the wind which way to blow. Wake up in the morning to yourself, Open your eyes and start to be you. Listen, we think we can see you.
Baby there's no price upon your head, Sing it, shout it, Now the angry words have all been said, Do it, don't doubt it.
So rise, let us see you, Dawning is the day. Miss, misty meadow, You will find your way. Wake up in the morning to yourself, Open your head and look around you. Listen, we think we have found you.
Listen we think we have found you. Listen we think we have found you. Listen we think we have found you. Listen we think we have found you. Listen we think we have found you. Listen we think we can see you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melancholy Man Mike Pinder
I'm a melancholy man. That's what I am, All the world surrounds me, And my feet are on the ground. I'm a very lonely man, Doing what I can, All the world astounds me, And I think I understand. That we're going, To keep growing, Wait and see.
When all the stars are falling down, Into the sea and on the ground, And angry voices carry on the wind. A beam of light will fill your head, And you'll remember what's been said, By all the good men this world's ever known. Another man is what you'll see, Who looks like you and looks like me, And yet somehow he will not feel the same. His life caught up in misery, He doesn't think like you and me, 'Cos he can't see what you and I can see.
When all the stars are falling down, Into the sea and on the ground, And angry voices carry on the wind. A beam of light will fill your head, And you'll remember what's been said, By all the good men this world's ever known. Another man is what you'll see, Who looks like you and looks like me, And yet somehow he will not feel the same, His life caught up in misery, He doesn't think like you and me, A melancholy man. 'Cos he can't see what you and I can see. A very lonely man.
When all the stars are falling down, Into the sea and on the ground, And angry voices carry on the wind. A beam of light will fill your head, And you'll remember what's been said, By all the good men this world's ever known. Another man is what you'll see, Who looks like you and looks like me, And yet somehow he will not feel the same. His life caught up in misery, He doesn't think like you and me, 'Cos he can't see what you and I can see.
The Balance Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas
After he had journeyed, And his feet were sore, And he was tired. He came upon an orange grove, And he rested. And he lay in the cool. And while he rested, He took to himself an orange and tasted it, And it was good. And he felt the earth to his spine, And he asked. And he saw the tree above him, And the stars, And the veins in the leaf, And the light, And the balance, And he saw magnificent perfection, Whereon he thought of himself in balance, And he knew who he was.
Just open your eyes and realize, The way it's always been. Just open your mind and you will find, The way it's always been. Just open your heart, And that's a start.
And he thought of those he angered, For he was not a violent man. And he thought of those he hurt, For he was not a cruel man. And he thought of those he frightened, For he was not an evil man. And he understood, He understood himself. Upon this he saw that when he was of anger, Or knew hurt, Or felt fear, It was because he was not understanding. And he learned compassion. And with his eye of compassion, He saw his enemies like unto himself. And he learned love. And then, he was answered.
Just open your eyes and realize, The way it's always been. Just open your mind and you will find, The way it's always been. Just open your heart, And that's a start.
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Days of Future Passed
The Day Begins Redwave, Knight, Edge
Cold-hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colours from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white, But we decide which is right. And which is an illusion? Pinprick holes in a colourless sky, Let insipid figures of light pass by. The mighty light of ten thousand suns, Challenges infinity and is soon gone. Nighttime, to some, a brief interlude, To others, the fear of solitude. Brave Helios wake up your steeds, Bring the warmth the countryside needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn: Dawn Is A Feeling Michael Pinder
Dawn is a feeling, a beautiful ceiling, The smell of grass just makes you pass into a dream. You're here today, no future fears, This day will last a thousand years. If you want it to.
You look around you, things they astound you, So breathe in deep, you're not asleep open your mind. You're here today, no future fears, This day will last a thousand years, If you want it to.
Do you understand that all over this land there's a feeling? In minds far and near, things are becoming clear with a meaning.
Now that you're knowing, pleasure starts flowing, It's true life flies, faster than eyes could ever see. You're here today, no future fears, This day will last a thousand years, If you want it to. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Morning: Another Morning Ray Thomas
Balloons flying, children sighing, What a day to go kite flying. Breeze's cool, away from school, Cowboys fighting out a duel.
Time seems to stand quite still, In a child's world it always will.
Fishes biting, so exciting, Lunchtime sounds so inviting. Angler Bill, he gets a thrill, Sitting, watching Bobby quill.
Time seems to stand quite still, In a child's world it always will.
Yesterday's dreams are tomorrow's sighs, Watch children play, they seem so wise.
Mary Green, today's a queen, While thousand dollies are a dreaming. Cotton frocks and golden locks, Her palace is an orange box.
Time seems to stand quite still, In a child's world it always will. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lunch Break: Peak Hour John Lodge
I see it all through my window it seems, Never failing, like millions of bees. Pull out the drawer, no time to be won, Only to do, what can be done.
Peak hour, peak hour, peak hour.
Minds are subject to what should be done, Problem solved, time cannot be won. One hour a day, one hour a night, She's trying to be, ooh, Home, in full flight.
Peak hour, peak hour, peak hour.
It makes me want to run out and tell them, They've got time. Take a step back out and look in, I've found out, I've got time.
Minds are subject to what should be done, Problem solved, time cannot be won. One hour a day, one hour a night, She's trying to be, ooh, Home, in full flight.
Peak hour, peak hour, peak hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Afternoon: Tuesday Afternoon Justin Hayward
Tuesday afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, Now I'm on my way. It doesn't matter to me, Chasing the clouds away.
Something calls to me, The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why. Those gentle voices I hear, Explain it all with a sigh.
I'm looking at myself reflections of my mind, It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind. So gently swaying through the fairyland of love, If you'll just come with me you'll see the beauty of, Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, Now I'm on my way. It doesn't matter to me, Chasing the clouds away.
Something calls to me, The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why. Those gentle voices I hear, Explain it all with a sigh. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evening: A Time To Get Away John Lodge
Evening has come to pass, The time of day doesn't last. Evening has earned its place today, I'm tired of working away.
Working, living, it brings, Only way to have those things. Toiling has borne too many tears, Turn round all those past years.
Evening time to get away. Evening time to get away. Evening time to get away. 'Til next day.
Live all you people, You can see where you're at. It doesn't really matter, So it can't be bad.
Live all you people, You can't see where you're at, It doesn't really matter, So it can't be bad.
Evening is a time to get away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evening: The Sun Set Michael Pinder
When the sun goes down, And the clouds all frown, Night has begun for the sunset.
See it with your eyes, Earth's re-energized, By the sun's rays everyday.
Take a look up there, planets everywhere.
When the sun goes down, And the clouds all frown, Night has begun for the sunset.
Shadows on the ground, Never make a sound, Fading away in the sunset.
Night has now become day for everyone.
I can see it all, from this great height, I can feel the sun, slipping out of sight. And the world still goes on, through the night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evening: Twilight Time Ray Thomas
Twilight time to dream awhile, Unveils a deepening blue. As fantasy strides, over colorful skies, The form disappearing from view.
In twilight time, dream with me awhile.
A nightingale plays a dark mellow phrase, Of notes that are rich and so true. An aerial display by the firefly brigade, Dancing to tunes no one knew.
In twilight time, dream with me awhile. In twilight time, dream with me awhile.
Building castles in the air, Whistling to the wind. As nature bows down her head, See what tomorrow brings.
In twilight time, dream with me awhile.
Bats take to wing like puppets on string, Prancing through cool evening air. In a sightless glide, no reason to hide, From the ray of the sun's blinding stare.
In twilight time, dream with me awhile. In twilight time, dream with me awhile. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Night: Nights In White Satin Justin Hayward
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end, Letters I've written, never meaning to send. Beauty I'd always missed, with these eyes before, Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore.
'Cos I love you, yes I love you, oh how I love you.
Gazing at people, some hand in hand, Just what I'm going through, they can't understand. Some try to tell me, thoughts they cannot defend, Just what you want to be, you will be in the end.
And I love you, yes I love you, Oh how I love you, oh how I love you.
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end, Letters I've written, never meaning to send. Beauty I'd always missed, with these eyes before, Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore.
'Cos I love you, yes I love you, Oh how I love you, oh how I love you.
'Cos I love you, yes I love you, Oh how I love you, oh how I love you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Late Lament Graeme Edge
Breathe deep the gathering gloom, Watch lights fade from every room. Bedsitter people look back and lament, Another day's useless energy spent. Impassioned lovers wrestle as one, Lonely man cries for love and has none. New mother picks up and suckles her son, Senior citizens wish they were young.
Cold hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colours from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white, But we decide which is right. And which is an illusion???
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Keys of the Kingdom
Say It With Love Justin Hayward
I've been thinking the way people do, About the things that matter to me and you. I've decided to do what I can, And to find the kind of man I really am.
I can see the world from here, And it sometimes makes me want to disappear. Back to nature and where we belong, And with just one truth I've found you can't go wrong.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, whatever you say, Say, say, say, say it with love.
I remember a time long ago, When I heard those guitars that I worship so. I was captured I wanted to stay, And to hear that kind of music everyday. Heard the songs around the world, Saw the smiling faces on the boys and girls. I was destined to play come what may, And there's just one thing I knew I had to say.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, whatever you say, Say, say, say, say it with love.
Underneath a sea of doubt, There's a million voices shouting let me out. When we go we never return, 'Cos there's just one lesson that we've got to learn.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, whatever you say, Say, say, say, say it with love. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back) Justin Hayward
Like the rose that blooms in the wintertime, As it reaches up through the snow. The more life keeps apart, The more love will grow.
Like the seed that grows in the darkness, As it reaches up to the sun. I will always reach out for you, 'Cos you are the one.
I bless the wings that bring you, Back across the shore. If I could touch you now my darling, And love you just once more. If I could hold you, hold you, hold you, I know you'd understand, I know you'd understand.
As I cross the bridge by the waterfall, As I make my way by the stars. There's a shadow walking beside me, Here in my heart.
Like the restless wind in the tree tops, Like a whispered voice in my ear. I will always be there for you, I'll always be here.
I bless the wings that bring you, Back across the shore. If I could touch you now my darling, And love you just once more. If I could hold you, hold you, hold you, I know you'd understand, I know you'd understand.
In a far off wonderland, That flashes past my eyes, The kiss of inspiration that was mine. The dust of many centuries, Has blown across this land, But love will not be scattered like the sand.
Like the sunrise over the mountainside, Like the bird that has to be free. There's a part of you that will always be, Part of me.
Like the seed that grows in the darkness, As it reaches up to the sun. I will always reach out for you, 'Cos you are the one.
I bless the wings that bring you, Back across the shore. If I could touch you now my darling, And love you just once more. If I could hold you, hold you, hold you, I know you'd understand, I know you'd understand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is This Heaven? Justin Hayward/John Lodge
Walking home with you last night, You said the world is beautiful, And how things look that way when you're in love. I love this world, When I'm in your arms, Is this heaven?
I opened up the letter that the, Postman gave to me this morning. Had to stop myself from shouting out, "I love this world." When I'm in your arms, Is this heaven? When I'm in your arms, Is this heaven?
I know that heaven waits, For those whose love is true. I want to be there when, The age love is come again.
Tell me all about yourself, And how you came to me like in a dream. And every night I dream of you, I dream of you. When I'm in your arms, Is this heaven? When I'm in your arms, Is this heaven?
I know that heaven waits, For those whose love is true. Don't ask me where or when, The time for us will come again.
I sit and watch the sun go down, And in the darkness there's no sound. While in the sky tonight the stars all cry "I love You," Are they crying out over you. 'Cos you're in my heart, Is this heaven? 'Cos the story starts and ends with you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Say What You Mean (Parts I & II) Justin Hayward
Say what you mean, Mean what you say. Say what you mean, Mean what you say. Think about the words that you're using
Speak for yourself, Say what's on your mind. Think about the life that you're choosing.
Whenever you need somebody, Whenever you're looking, For somebody who knows, When trouble won't leave you alone.
Say what you mean, Mean what you say. Look into the world of tomorrow.
Say what you mean, Want what is true, Check out of that room full of sorrow.
I'm ready to take you with me, I'm ready to be the one who's there by your side, When you've just got nowhere to hide.
And oh, The angels will walk with you, Whenever you need them. Yeah, the glory that comes with love, Yeah, yeah, yeah, And oh, The treasure that waits for us, Whenever we need it. Now, I just can't hold it back, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
The work and the pain, The thunder and the rain, The Word of the earth has been spoken.
The bird on the wing, Free as the wind, Knowing that the spell has been broken.
Now you can laugh with meaning, Now you can throw away the cloak of disguise, As you turn your face to the sky.
The blue of the night, The secrets of the light. The touch of the hand, That can lead you.
I know you recognize, Then you realize, That he's seen you.
Into the strange unknown of love, Standing before me. How your nakedness shows, Now I just can't leave you alone.
And oh, I'm ready to take you now, Whenever you want to go. Yeah, my heart is there for you, Yeah, yeah, yeah. And oh, The glory that comes with love, For always and ever, now. Now you can feel me love, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Say what you mean, mean what you say, Tell me about the love that you're feeling. Say what you mean what you say. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Say What You Mean (Part II) Justin Hayward
Say what you mean, mean what you say, Say what you mean, mean what you say.
Let's walk into the forest, Only witnessed by the moon. And the breeze that once would chill us, Now excites. Say what you mean, mean what you say. And we'll touch the secret places, As the earth beneath us breathes. And the raw exquisite ecstasy, Rushes in.
Say what you mean, mean what you say, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lean on Me (Tonight) John Lodge
Lean on me, I'll be there, Whenever you need someone, To share in every prayer, In every dream you've left somewhere. 'Till tomorrow, Will be just like it was when we were young. 'Cos tonight I'm gonna take you where, I've never taken you before.
Lean on me, I'm everywhere. Where ever you look I'll be, Forever yours, The northern lights, The Southern Cross, I'll give to you. 'Till tomorrow, Will be just like it was when we were young 'Cos tonight I'm gonna take you where, I've never taken you before.
If you're lonely, You know where you can find me. You know there's no escape when you are on, Your own. And if you're worried, And you can see your world slip through your fingers, I'll reach out for you in my heart, There's no more dancing in the dark.
You're not alone, tomorrow, Will be just like it was when we were young. 'Cos tonight I'm gonna take you where, I've never taken you before.
Will be just like it was when we were young. Tonight I'm gonna take you where, I've never taken you before. Will be just like it was when we were young. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope and Pray Justin Hayward
I see the headlights, Shining on the wall. It seems I've got a visitor, who is kind enough to call.
And I hope and pray, everyday, I hope and pray it's you.
I thought I heard some footsteps, On the floor. And tell me am I dreaming, Or is someone at the door.
And I hope and pray, everyday, I hope and pray it's you.
Autumn turns to winter, And winter turns to spring. I only know the passing of the days, And if you were to ask me. About the meaning of my life, It kind of lost its meaning. On the day you went away, You know that when it comes. To matters of the heart, I thought I had it covered, But it's tearing me apart.
And I hope and pray, everyday, I hope and pray it's you.
Autumn turns to winter, And winter turns to spring. The summer sun still lingers, In my head. If it wasn't for the letters, That you wrote me from the heart. I'd sometimes wonder baby, If I dreamed it all instead.
You see I've got to feel your hand, Upon my face. I need to get the calling, To rejoin the human race.
And I hope and pray, everyday, I hope and pray it's you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shadows on the Wall John Lodge
When the fantasy we live in, Lies in pieces on the ground. And there is no false illusion, That can turn your heart around. Nothing can change the way I feel, Nothing can take your love from me. If only I didn't worry, If only I could see. If only I could see.
Chasing shadows on the wall, Chasing shadows as they dance on the floor. Chasing dreams that were forever young, Now I'm on my own. Chasing shadows on the wall, Shadows on the wall.
On the sea of mediocrity, Drifting from a distant shore. No good-byes no celebration, No-one there to close the door. Only the silence that I feel, Only the lonely road is real. If only I didn't lose you, If only we could be. If only we could be.
Chasing shadows on the wall, Chasing shadows as they dance on the floor. Chasing dreams that were forever young, Now I'm on my own. Chasing shadows on the wall, Shadows on the wall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once Is Enough Hayward/Lodge
Just ask me once, Don't ask me twice. Never ask me three times, I don't give that much advice.
I took my chance at the first opportunity, To wander through this world, And do what comes so naturally.
Once is enough, Just ask me once Once is enough, Just ask me once
Sometimes you're first, Sometimes you're last. Then again you're somewhere, In your Days of Future Passed.
If you can find yourself, And know just where you are. Don't let the wind turn you, You're stronger than you think you are.
Once is enough, Just ask me once. Once is enough, Just ask me once.
Once I was rich, Once I was poor. Once I was no one, I ain't no one anymore.
Once in a lifetime, There's a chance that comes your way. Take it with both your hands, and be somebody for a day.
Once is enough, Just ask me once. Once is enough, Just ask me once. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celtic Sonant Ray Thomas
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining star to you. Deep peace of the son of peace to you.
One man stood firm guarding cups overflowing, Brimful of memories and yesterday's dreams. He could never explain his own silent thunder, The ocean just blows rough at this time of year.
And the wheel keeps on turning, The wheel keeps on turning. The wheel keeps on turning, Turning around.
Words left unsaid may have special meanings, Dust hidden pages fill the books left unread. One bleak page left the poet crying, He failed to remember there's a price on his head.
And the wheel keeps on turning, The wheel keeps on turning. The wheel keeps on turning, Turning around.
Away we sail with all our flags flying, Too many changes can cause us delay. Each star in the sky is there for a reason, Making it so bright for this time of day.
And the wheel keeps on turning, The wheel keeps on turning. The wheel keeps on turning, Turning around. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magic John Lodge
When I look in your eye, I can't see why, There's no reflection of me. When I look in your heart, Let it be the start, Work your magic on me.
When I look in your eye, I can't see why, It's all a mystery to me. When I ask you to look inside, And tell me why, Nothing can change what will be.
Baby work your magic on me, Baby work your magic on me. I'm in a state of permanent confusion, Without your love. Without your love. Baby work your magic on me.
When I look in your mind, Is there a reason why, It's all an illusion to me. I was lost in the game, That only two could play, When you work your magic on me.
Baby work your magic on me, Baby work your magic on me. I'm in a state of permanent confusion, Without your love. Without your love. Baby work your magic on me.
What kind of love is this you're talking about? It's got no reason go no easy way out. What kind of love has got a hold of me? What kind of love? What kind of love? What kind of love? Baby work your magic on me.
When I look in your eye, I can see why, There's no reflection of me. I should have known from the start, That you would steal my heart, If you work all your magic on me.
Baby work your magic on me, Baby work your magic on me. I'm in a state of permanent confusion, Without your love. Without your love. Baby work your magic on me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never Blame the Rainbows for the Rain Justin Hayward/Ray Thomas
Sailing along, The river of time. Adrift on dreams, Through midnight chimes. Positively frozen, Crystal waterfalls. The mountain of hope, Is there to be climbed. The sea of serenity, Is rightfully mine. Step on to the water, Knowing what is true.
Never blame the rainbows for the rain. And learn to forget the memories, That cause you pain. The last whispered wish of age, Is to live it all again. So never blame the rainbows for the rain.
The beat of my heart, The rhythm of love. The earth that's beneath us, The heavens above. I can hear forever, Calling out to me. The changes we go through, Are making me strong. The shelter of friendship, Is where we belong. Look into the future, Knowing what we see.
Never blame the rainbows for the rain. And learn to forget the memories, That cause you pain. The last whispered wish of age, Is to live it all again. So never blame the rainbows for the rain.
The whirlpool of doubt, Can spin you around. The wave of emotion, Takes you up, pulls you down. Leaving far behind us, Sweet young passion's spray.
Never blame the rainbows for the rain. And learn to forget the memories, That cause you pain. The last whispered wish of age, Is to live it all again. So never blame the rainbows for the rain.
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Long Distance Voyager
The Voice Justin Hayward
Won't you take me back to school I need to learn the golden rule Won't you lay it on the line I need to hear it just one more time
CHORUS Oh won't you tell me again Can you feel it Won't you tell me again Tonight
Each and every heart it seems Is bounded by a world of dreams Each and every rising sun Is greeted by a lonely one
CHORUS
'Cos out on the ocean of life my love There's so many storms we must rise above Can you hear the spirit calling As it's carried across the waves You're already falling It's calling you back to face the music And the song that is coming through You're already falling The one that it's calling is you
Make a promise take a vow And trust your feelings it's easy now Understand the voice within And feel the changes already beginning
CHORUS
And how many words have I got to say And how many times will it be this way With your arms around the future And your back up against the past You're already falling it's calling you On to face the music and the song that is coming through You're already falling The one that it's calling is you
Each and every heart it seems Is bounded by a world of dreams Each and every rising sun Is greeted by a lonely one
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talking Out of Turn John Lodge
When I took a little loving from you Oh I, never thought about the hurting inside But I took a little more than I should Oh why, can't explain that I would ever Let you slip through my fingers Let you escape like yesterday I would appreciate you knowing I thought you love had come to stay
CHORUS Talking out of turn Shot to pieces When will I learn Talking out of turn Shot to pieces When will I learn
But I took a little more of you each day When I didn't see that I was breaking you apart With angry words of love I didn't mean Oh why, can't believe that I would ever Talk myself out of tomorrow Talked like a fool to yesterday And as the evening loses colour Your love began to fade away
CHORUS
Talking out of turn Talking out of turn
If I upset you I didn't mean to hurt you I didn't mean to make you cry I don't need an alibi To start me talking out of turn
When I took a little loving from you Oh I, can't believe that I would ever Let you slip through my fingers Let you escape like yesterday I would appreciate you knowing I thought your love had come to stay
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gemini Dream Justin Hayward/John Lodge
Long time no see Short time for you and me So fine, so good We're on the road Like you knew we would
First night, so long A state of mind What can go wrong We're here, the time is right To rock 'n' roll Right through the night
Make it work out Make it work Make it work out Make it work out For each other tonight
Stage fright, candle light You can't let go Tonight's the night Came back for you Glad to see That you came too
There's a place a Gemini dream There's no escaping from the love we have seen So come with me, turn night today You gonna wake up You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream
Turned round to see Where we've been And what we believe In life, love Take a chance See it through You'll be glad That you came too
There's a place a Gemini dream There's no escaping from the love we have seen So come with me, turn night to day You gonna wake up You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream
Long time no see The lights go up For you and me We're here The time is right To rock 'n' roll Right through the night
Living it Believing it Wanting it Make it work out Make it work Make it work out Make it work out For each other tonight
Long time no see Short time for you and me So fine so far so good We're on the road Like you knew we would -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In My World Justin Hayward
In my world It's heaven on earth when you're close to me I could see That moment of truth when you spoke to me In my world It's never too late we can both be free In my world It's heaven on earth when you're near
If you knew The changes I feel that you put me through And you do I see in your eyes that you really do And it's true It happened so fast that it must be true In my world It's heaven on earth when you're near
And I'm only just beginning To believe what you have done How you turned it upside down This world of mine and it seems while I was looking It was right in front of me All the time
In my world It's heaven on earth when you're close to me I could see The moment of truth when you spoke to me In my world It's never too late we can both be free In my world It's heaven on earth when you're near
'Cos I'm only just beginning To believe what you have done How you turned it upside down This world of mine And it seems while I was looking It was right in front of me All the time
If you knew The changes I feel that you put me through And you do I see in your eyes that you really do And it's true It happened so fast that it must be true In my world It's heaven on earth when you're near -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile Justin Hayward
Just in a simple conversation You can hear the feeling change Like a river running down Down to the sea And if you need an explanation I defy you to explain But something's not the same And it's bothering me
I think we see where I went wrong I think I see what's going on Meanwhile and far away As the night draws in He's holding her right now I can feel it all begin Meanwhile and far away When the day is done I ride away my friend Into the setting sun And the rivers running down Down to the sea
I let love slip right through my fingers And I watched it drift away But still I had to say What was written for me
I thought I'd end up as the hero Thought the glory would be mine Very soon I was to find It wasn't to be 'Cos in this part I've got to play It doesn't quite turn out that way
Meanwhile and far away As the night draws in He's holding her right now I can feel it all begin Meanwhile and far away When the day is done I ride away my friend Into the setting sun
And the river's running down Down to the sea -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22,000 Days Graeme Edge
Even tho' I know it's only Me and my dreams That drive me so let me go please Let me go onto tomorrow One day at a time Now I know the only foe is time
CHORUS 22,000 days, 22,000 days it's not a lot, It's all you got 22,000 days 22,000 nights, 22,000 nights, it's all you know So start the show and this time Feel the flow and get it right
Now the time when I first saw you is over and gone Then I knew my life with you would go on Knowing you so much longer I've change in mind change for you You have changed to mine
CHORUS
Everybody knows, it always shows Wasting time's an aggravation Got no time for confrontation You want to take a lot By love by law or stealth Time's the only real wealth you have got
Even tho' I know it's only me and my dreams That drive me so let me go please Let me go onto tomorrow One day at a time Now I know my only foe is time
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nervous John Lodge
Why am I so nervous Please explain to me Why I can't sleep I close my eyes to shelter In the dark I try to hide If you leave me on my own I'm worried I could lose my way
In my mind confusion I see you everywhere But we don't speak I try so hard to touch you But you're always out of reach If you walked right by Would I see it in your eye Would you turn away
Seems to me I've been a long time On this road Has there been a sign Another way And I've passed it by I don't know what it is that drives me on Gotta keep movin' Gotta keep movin' on
Bring it on home Let's bring it on home-your love Bring it on home Let's bring it on home-your love Bring it on home Let's bring it on home your love Bring it on home Let's bring it on home your love Down parallel lines Don't question faith Don't answer lies
Tell me why I'm nervous Please explain to me Why I can't sleep Please explain to me Why you're always out of reach If the water ran dry Would I see it in your eye Would you walk away
It seems to me I've been a long time on this road And I wonder why Has there been a sign that points another way And I've passed it by I don't know what it is that drives me on Gotta keep movin' Gotta keep movin' on
Bring it on home (Straight lines before my eyes) Let's bring it on home your love Bring it on home (Straight lines before my eyes) Let's bring it on home your love Bring it on home (Straight lines before my eyes) Let's bring it on home your love Down parallel lines Don't question faith
Don't answer lies You know you gotta keep movin' Bring it on home (Straight lines before my eyes Let's bring it on home your love Bring it on home (Straight lines before my eyes) Let's bring it on home your love -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Painted Smile Ray Thomas
I can sing I can dance Just give me a chance To do my turn for you There's a chance I'll slip But with stiff upper lip I'll s sing a song for you Laughter is free But it's hard to be a jester All the time And no one's believing I'm the same when I'm bleeding And I hurt all the time deep inside
I've shed a tear for the lying While everyday trying to Paint this smile for you Backflips, cartwheelings, Somersault feelings What is there left to do Laughter is free But it's hard for me, A jester all the time No one's believing I'm the same when I'm bleeding and I hurt all the time deep inside
Roll up, roll up Enjoy the show Pick me up, wind me up, put me down You'll see me go And this painted smile May miss for a while Then come back and steal your show
I sing, I dance Give me a chance to do my turn for you With backflips, cartwheelings, Somersault feelings What's there left to do Laughter is free But it's so hard to be a jester All the time No one's believing I'm the same when I'm bleeding And I hurt all the time deep inside
Laughter is free But it's hard to be a jester All the time No one's believing I'm the same when I'm bleeding And I hurt all the time deep inside -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reflective Smile Ray Thomas
Your painted smile hides you still While you search yourself within Yesterday and tomorrow's found Fused as one upon solid ground As all around you the milling crowd Confuse themselves with raging sounds And their love's forgetfulness abounds So be thankful for your greasepaint clown If loneliness wears the crown Of the veteran cosmic rocker -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Cosmic Rocker Ray Thomas
The lights go down The stage is set The man in the wings breaks out in sweat A backstage joker spiked his coke While the dressing room was full of smoke A crowd of fools got him high He's afraid he's gonna die He's the apple of their eye
He steps into the remaining light The crowd go wild He's outa sight Arms held high in the sign of peace His manager signed the one night lease The house is full getting high He's afraid he's gonna die He's the apple of their eye (He struts, he strolls) (His love is rock 'n' roll) He's the veteran c cosmic rocker
He steps into the remaining light The crowd go wild He's outa sight Arms held high in the sign of peace His manager signed the one night lease The crowd are full getting high He's afraid he's gonna die He's the apple of their eye (He struts, he strolls) (His life is rock 'n' roll) He's the veteran cosmic rocker He's afraid that he will die
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Octave
Steppin' In a Slide Zone John Lodge
I took a ride in a limousine, I took a road I'd never been. I met a stranger by the way, His coat was torn but his eyes were clear.
Standing in a slide zone, Steppin' in a slide zone.
He told me where a river flows, He showed me how the apple grows. He told me of a magic stream, His face was worn but his eyes were clear.
Standing in a slide zone, I could be steppin' in a slide zone. Standing in a slide zone, I could be steppin' through a time zone.
He went to find a shooting star, Around the bend, that's where they are. I went along just for the ride, Suddenly I began to slide.
Standing in a slide zone, I could be steppin' through a time zone.
The air raced by there was no sound, We drifted high above the ground. And then he said you know this place, And then a smile lit up his face.
Standing in a slide zone, I could be steppin' in a slide zone. Standing in a slide zone, I could be steppin' through a time zone.
I turned my head and I looked below, Slide zone... And there was something there I know. Suddenly I began to fall, I looked around and tried to call.
Standing in a slide zone, He had me steppin' in a time zone. Standing in a slide zone, Falling through a time zone.
Help me please, I thought I said, Then something happened in my head. Music came from all around, And I knew what I had found.
Standing in a slide zone, Falling through a time zone. Steppin' in a slide zone, He had me falling through a time zone. Slide zone, slide zone, Slide zone, time zone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under Moonshine Ray Thomas
The dawn crept into my room, And stole my dream. Now I'll never know, Just what it means. Or what could have been, Yet still I try, To lie, But I'm seen,
Under moonshine, that's where I've been. Under moonshine, I'm clearly seen. Under moonshine, that's where I've been. Under moonshine, I'm clearly seen.
Creator of dreams that melt with the sun, Melt with the sun. I'll tell you the things that this man has done. This man has done. He was a saint, a sinner, rolled in one, Rolled into one. But I miss him now that he's gone. Now that he's gone, I said, I sure miss him now that he's gone. Now that he's gone.
Sure I feel the pain, Deep inside I pour like rain. Remember when you smile, Love's in your eyes.
The world keeps turning, the grass still grows green. Grass still grows green. The fruit on my tree, is the biggest you've seen. Biggest you've seen. But which way is up, you know when you're down. Know when you're down. You've gotta stand tall, with your feet on the ground. Feet on the ground. You must stand tall, with your feet on the ground. Feet on the ground.
Or maybe I'm crazy, The dawn, And also they say, Crept into my room and I'm lazy. Stole my dream. But I'll have my days, Now I'll never know, When I do as I please. Just what it means. For you won't see the woods, Under While you're a tree. Moonshine. No you'll never see the woods, Under While you're a tree. Moonshine.
Yes I'm crazy, The dawn, And also they say, Crept into my room and I'm lazy. Stole my dream. But then I have my days, Now I'll never know, When I do as I please. Just what it means. You'll never see the woods, Under While you're a tree. Moonshine. No you'll never see the woods, Under While you're a tree. Moonshine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Had To Fall In Love Justin Hayward
What mattered to me, Was the right to be free, Like I'll be someday, I'm waiting for my heart to lead the way.
The places I've seen, And the roads in between, Make me wonder why, I'm searching for my dreams up in the sky.
I heard the call, And in the mirror, I saw the writing on the wall. And I had to fall, In love with you.
The face that I've known, Seems so lost and alone, When you're far away, I'm comin' for you baby right away.
The places I've seen, And the roads in between, Make me wonder why, I'm searching for my dreams up in the sky.
I heard the call, And in the mirror, I saw the writing on the wall. And I had to fall, In love with you.
What mattered to me, Was the right to be free, Like I'll be someday, I'm waiting for my heart to lead the way. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll Be Level With You Graeme Edge
Little guy, little hands, little eyes, and lots of time. What you gonna be, what you gonna see, When your eyes are level with mine.
I'll be level with you, I don't know what I would do. If I had to face the things that you've got coming down the line. If I had to face the things that you've got coming down the line.
Lots of luck, lots of health, lots of wealth, and little pain. That's what I want for you but there's little I can do, To put you on the gravy train.
I'll be level with you, You'll always end up coming through. But you'll find yourself lost in space now and again. But you'll find yourself lost in space now and again.
But you have to have a world you can live in, Not a world where all hope is gone. And as long as we are here together, We'll try to build a home for the free.
Filled with pity, not pain, That's loving and sane. Not divided by hate, And living in spite, 'Till it's too late.
Life is here, Love will come in the end, give it time. There's wonders still to do and I know you'll find it's true, That yours will be bigger than mine.
I'll be level with you, The one thing I hope you will do is, Tell me about what you're doing from time to time. Tell me about what you're doing from time to time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driftwood Justin Hayward
Just like the driftwood of a dream, Left on the seashore of sleep. Just like the words that wouldn't rhyme, Lost in the desert of time. Time waits for no one at all, No, not even you. You thought you'd seen it all before, You really thought you knew.
I don't remember what was said, In the confusion that night. I only know what's on my mind, What's in the future we will decide. Time waits for no one at all, No, not even you. You thought you'd seen it all before, You really thought you knew.
I've shattered the illusion, Here I am, Of fortune and of fame. Staring out to sea. But darling now I know you, Wondering if you'll Life can never be the same. Ever come back to me. Oh no, don't leave me driftwood, On the shore.
Time waits for no one my love, No, not even you. You thought you'd seen it all before, You really thought you knew.
I've shattered the illusion, Here I am, Of fortune and of fame. Staring out to sea. I'm waking up, I'm reaching up, Waking up, reaching up, I'm getting up from this game. Come back to me. Oh no, don't leave me driftwood, On the shore. Oh, no don't, don't leave me driftwood, On the shore. Whoa, no, don't leave me driftwood, On the shore. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Rank Suite Justin Hayward
Rain on the river, Turned a torrent to a flood. Swim or you'll never rise above. Two lonely people, Can mend a broken heart. Love and you'll never fall apart. But can you tell me why?
They made a good bowl of chili at the jazz club, Can you They played a good game of football in Mucron. Tell me, They got everyone off at the top rank babe, Can you tell me If you could ever get into their suite. Why? Avenue Tombola and Social, Can you We just drove right on by. Tell me, We were on our way to the big time baby, Can you tell me To the great gold record in the sky. Why?
The sun in the morning, Brings a flower from a bud. Hail to the giver, life and love. Two lonely people, Can mend a broken heart. Love and you'll never fall apart. But can you tell me why?
They made a good bowl of chili at the jazz club, Can you They played a good game of football in Mucron. Tell me, They got everyone off at the top rank babe, Can you tell me If you could ever get into their suite. Why? Avenue Tombola and Social, Can you We just drove right on by. Tell me, We were on our way to the big time baby, Can you tell me To the great gold record in the sky. Why?
But can you tell my why?
Can you tell me, tell me why? Tell me why, tell me why.
Great gold record in the sky. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Your Man Ray Thomas
Here I go again, Finding it so hard to explain, The way I feel. When I hold you near. Still it hurts when you cry, Maybe you think love has passed you by. Don't you know I need you so, But I guess you need to know.
I'm just a man, that's all I am. I'm just a man, that's yours, I'm yours, you know I'm yours.
Life keeps changing key, I look to you please look back at me. See I'm changing every day, Reaching out for happy days.
But I'm just a man, That's all I am. I'm just a man, I'm yours, I'm yours, simply yours.
Life keeps changing key, I look to you please turn and look at me. You'll see I'm changing every day, In my search for happy days.
But then, I'm just a man, That's all I am. I'm just a man, I'm yours, That's yours, simply yours.
See me as I am, For I'm just a man. I'm just a man, but I'm yours, Oh I'm yours, I'm simply yours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Survival John Lodge
Shadows of night falling over my head, People walking, passing me by. Shadows of dreams falling out of the blue, People talking, what can I do? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
I could give you any dream and watch it grow. I could take you for a ride, but you would know. I could tell you every answer that I know. It wouldn't be much though, It wouldn't be anything you didn't know.
But survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Shadows of days hanging endless in time, Slowly fading, passing us by. Shadows of worlds disappearing from view, People asking, what could we do? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
If I gave you every dream would they grow? If I took you for a ride would you know? If I told you every answer that I know. It wouldn't be much though, It wouldn't be anything you didn't know.
But survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than In you love, I have Survival. All that I need for survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than In you love, I have Survival. All that I need for survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than With you love, I have Survival. All that I need for survival.
Survival, Nothing more than With our love, we have Survival. All that we need for survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival.
Survival, Nothing more than Survival... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One Step Into the Light Michael Pinder
One step into the light, One step away from night, It's the hardest step you're gonna take. The ship to take you there, Is waiting at the head, Of the stairs that lead up through your opened mind.
Above the dark despair, Shines a light that we can share. Close your eyes and look up in between your brows. Then slowly breathing in, Feel the life force streaming in. Hold it there, then send it back to him.
All the old things are returning, Cosmic circles ever turning. All the truth we've been yearning for, Life is our savior, savior, savior, save your soul.
The river of living breath, Is flowing through the sun. He was there before the earth began. The world will drag on you, Use his love to pull you through. Find the mission of your life and start to be.
All the old things are returning, Cosmic circles ever turning. All the truth we've been yearning for, Life is our savior, savior, savior, save your soul.
There's one thing I can do, Play my Mellotron for you. Try to blow away your city blues. Your dreams are not unfound, Get your feet back on the ground. The truth will set us free, we cannot lose. We cannot lose, We cannot lose, we just have to choose. We cannot lose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Day We Meet Again Justin Hayward
The day we meet again, I'll be waiting there, I'll be waiting there for you. 'Cause the years have been so lonely, Like a dog without a home. It's dangerous when you find out, You've been drinking on your own.
The day we meet again, We will walk in peace, Through the garden down the road. Where the mist of time is lifting, See it rising in the air. Like a shadow I was chasing, When I looked it wasn't there. Oh no.
Just in case you're wondering, What was really on my mind. It wasn't what you took, my love, It's what you left behind.
And just in case you're wondering, Will it really be the same? Will it really be the same? You know we're only living for, The day we meet again.
So hold on, and don't let go, Hold... On... Don't... Time heals, you know, I know. Time... Heals... You know...
The day we meet again, I'll be waiting there, I'll be waiting there for you. 'Cause the years have been so lonely, Like a dog without a home. It's dangerous when you find out, You've been drinking on your own.
The day we meet again, We will walk in peace, Through the garden down the road. When the mist of time is lifting, See it rising in the air. Like the shadow I was chasing, When I looked, oh no, it wasn't there. Oh no, it wasn't there, It wasn't there. Hold on baby don't let go.
It wasn't there. Oh no, oh no, oh no. Come on baby, never let go, Come on baby, never let go.
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In the Beginning Graeme Edge
First Man: I think, I think I am, I think.
Establishment: Of course you are my bright little star.
I've miles
And miles
Of files
Pretty files of your forefather's fruit
And now to suit our
Great computer
You're magnetic ink.
First Man: I'm more than that, I know I am, at least, I think I must be.
Inner Man: There you go, man, keep as cool as you can.
Face piles
And piles
Of trials
With smiles
It riles them to believe
That you perceive
The web they weave
And keep on thinking free.
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Lovely to See You
Justin Hayward
A wonderful day for passing my way Knock on my door and even the score With your eyes
CHORUS Lovely to see you again my friend. Walk along with me to the next bend.
Dark cloud of fear is blowing away Now that you're here, you're going to stay, 'Cause it's
CHORUS
Tell us what you've seen in faraway forgotten land Where empires have turned back to sand.
Wonderful day for passing my way. Knock on my door and even the score With your eyes.
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Diary Ray Thomas
Dear diary, what a day it's been. Dear diary, it's been just like a dream. Woke up too late. Wasn't where I should have been. For goodness sake what's happening to me. Write lightly, yours truly, dear diary.
It was cold outside my door. So many people by the score, Rushing around as senselessly They don't notice there's people like me. Write lightly, yours truly, dear diary.
They don't know what they're playing. They've got no way of knowing what the game is. Still they carry on doing what they can Outside me, yours truly, dear diary.
It's over. Will tomorrow be the same? I know that they're really not to blame. If they weren't so blind then surely they'd see There's a much better way for them to be Inside me, yours truly, dear diary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Send Me No Wine John Lodge
Send me no wine To make an invitation. Leave me no time In your imagination Only to find Words in your mind They're gonna make you, leave your, Leave your heart behind.
CHORUS Send me, send me no wine, To send my love away. Send me, send me no wine, To send my love away
(For) once in my life I need no conversation. All of my time I'll spend in fascination. Give me my love, With you in my life. If only everybody Found the answer in love
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Share Our Love John Lodge
Makes me feel good, Now I can see It takes more than one to give The life we need.
I can't think why I never thought of this before Now I know what it means to share To share my love.
Can't think Why I never thought Of this before, now I know What it means to me To share, share all my love with you To share, share all my love with you
Now I know why I've found the answer for myself What a day it would be to share To share your love
Can't think Why I never thought Of this before, now I know What it means to me To share, share all my love with you To share, share all my love with you -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So Deep Within You Mike Pinder
Talk to me baby, I want to sleep at night My heart is heavy, it's weighed down by the night. And now I'm lonely, I want to see the light So deep within you.
Cool wind is blowing through your crazy hair. Warm colours flowing, this feeling we have shared. And now I'm lonely I want to feel the love So deep within you.
Your love's a never-ending dream A castle by a stream of sweet understanding I know you're thinking of me too, the messages >From you are my inspiration.
Love's incense lingers, it never fades away. Like you I'm waiting for our special day. And now I'm lonely I want to feel the love So deep within you
My love is burning, like a forest fire My heart is yearning, I feel a warm desire. And now I'm lonely I want to touch the fire So deep within you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never Comes the Day Justin Hayward
Work away today, work away tomorrow. Never comes the day for my love and me. I feel her gently sighing as the evening slips away. If only you knew what's inside of me now You wouldn't want to know me somehow, But You will love me tonight, We alone will be alright, In the end
CHORUS Give just a little bit more Take a little bit less >From each other tonight Admit what you're feeling And see what's in front of you, It's never out of your sight. We all know it's true, You know it's true, We all know it's true.
(REPEAT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lazy Day Ray Thomas
Lazy day, Sunday afternoon, Like to get your feet up, watch TV. Sunday roast is something good to eat, Must be lamb today 'cause beef was last week.
So full up, bursting at the seams, Soon you'll start to nod off, happy dreams. Wake up, for tea and buttered scones Such a lot of work for you Sunday moms.
It's such a crying shame Week after week the same.
Today's heaven-sent and you're feeling content, You worked all week long. Still, it's quite sad tomorrow's so bad And I don't feel too strong.
Lazy day, Sunday afternoon, Like to get your feet up, watch TV. Sunday roast is something good to eat, Now it's almost over till next week.
That's how your life goes by Until the day you die. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are You Sitting Comfortably? Ray Thomas/Justin Hayward
Take another sip my love and see what you will see, A fleet of golden galleons, on a crystal sea. Are you sitting comfortably? Let Merlin cast his spell.
Ride along the winds of time and see where we have been, The glorious age of Camelot, when Guinevere was Queen. It all unfolds before your eyes As Merlin casts his spell.
The seven wonders of the world he'll lay before your feet, In far-off lands, on distant shores, so many friends to meet. Are you sitting comfortably? Let Merlin cast his spell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dream Graeme Edge
When the white eagle of the North is flying overhead The browns, reds and golds of autumn lie in the gutter, dead. Remember then, that summer birds with wings of fire flaying Came to witness spring's new hope, born of leaves decaying. Just as new life will come from death, love will come at leisure. Love of love, love of life and giving without measure Gives in return a wondrous yearn of a promise almost seen. Live hand-in-hand and together we'll stand on the threshold of a dream. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have You Heard? (Part 1) Mike Pinder
Now you know that you are real, Show your friends that you and me Belong to the same world, Turned on to the same word, Have you heard?
Now you know that you are free Living all your life at ease. Each day has its always, A look down life's hallways, doorways, To lead you there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Voyage
---Instrumental--- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have You Heard (Part II) Mike Pinder
Now you know how nice it feels, Scatter good seed in the fields. Life's ours for the making, Eternity's waiting, waiting, For you and me.
Now you know that you are real, Show your friends that you and me Belong to the same world, Turned on to the same word, Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard? Have you heard?
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Lost in a Lost World Mike Pinder
I woke up today, I was crying, Lost in a lost world, Cos' so many people are dying, Lost in a lost world. Some of them are living an illusion, Bounded by the darkness of their minds, In their eyes, it's nation against nation, With racial pride, sad hearts they hide Thinking only of themselves, they shun The light. They think they're right Living in their empty shells.
Oh can you see their world is crashing Crashing down around their feet And angry people in the street, Are telling them they've had their fill Of politics that wound and kill Grow, the seeds of evolution Revolution never won It's just another form of gun To do again what they have done With all our brothers' youngest sons.
Everywhere you go you'll see them searching Everywhere you turn you'll feel the pain Everyone is looking for the answer We'll look again, come on my friend Love will find them in the end Come on my friend we've got to bend On our knees and say a prayer.
Oh can you feel the world is pining Pining for someone who really cares, Enough to share his love, With all of us. So we can be An ever loving family. Have you forgotten we're all children Children from a family tree That's longer than a centipede And started long ago when you And I were only love-
I woke up today, I was crying, Lost in a lost world, Cos' so many people are dying, Lost in a lost world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Horizons Justin Hayward
I've had dreams enough for one And I've got love enough for three I have my hopes to comfort me I've got my new horizons out to sea
CHORUS But I'm never gonna lose your precious gift It will always be that way And I know I'm gonna find my own peace of mind Someday, someway.
Where is this place that we have found Nobody knows where we are bound I long to hear, I need to see Cos' I've shed tears too many for me.
CHORUS
On the wind, soaring free, Spread your wings, I'm beginning to see Out of mind, far from view Beyond the reach, of the nightmare come true.
Verse 1
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For My Lady Ray Thomas
My boat sails stormy seas Battles oceans filled with tears At last my port's in view Now that I've discovered you
CHORUS Oh I'd give my life so lightly For my gentle lady Give it freely and completely To my lady
As life goes drifting by Like a breeze she'll gently sigh And slowly bow her head Then you'll hear her softly cry.
CHORUS
Words that you say when we're alone Though actions speak louder than words But all I can say is I love you so To drive away all my hurt
CHORUS
Set sail towards the sun Feel the warmth that's just begun Share each and every dream They belong to everyone
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Isn't Life Strange John Lodge
Isn't life strange A turn of the page Can read like before Can we ask for more? Each day passes by How hard will man try? The sea will not wait
CHORUS You know it makes me want to cry, cry, cry- Wished I could be in your heart To be one with your love Wished I could be in your eyes Looking back there you were, and here we are.
Isn't life strange A word we arrange With no thought or care Maker of despair Each breath that we breathe With love me must weave To make us as one
CHORUS
Isn't life strange A turn of a page A book without light Unless with love we write; To throw it away To lose just a day The quicksand of time
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You and Me Graeme Edge/Justin Hayward
There's a leafless tree in Asia Under the sun there's a homeless man, There's a forest fire in the valley, Where the story all began.
What will be our last thought Do you think it's coming soon Will it be of comfort, Or the pain of a burning wound.
CHORUS All we are trying to say is We are all we've got You and me just cannot fail If we never never stop. Ah! Never stop.
You're an ocean full of faces, And you know that we believe We're just a wave that drifts around you, Singing all our hopes and dreams.
We look around in wonder At the work that has been done, By the vision of our father, Touched by his loving son.
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Land of Make-Believe Justin Hayward
We're living in the land of make-believe And trying not to let it show Maybe in that land of make-believe Heartaches can turn into joy.
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low We're taking up a lot of room Somewhere in the dark and silent night Our prayer will be heard, make it soon.
So fly little bird Up into the clear blue sky And carry the word Love's the only reason why, why.
Open up the shutters on your windows Unlock all the locks upon your doors Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams No secrets come between us any more Oh say it's true Only love will see you through You know what love can do to you.
We're living in a land of make-believe And trying not to let it show Maybe in that land of make-believe Heartaches can turn into joy.
We're breathing in the smoke of high and low We're taking up a lot of room Somewhere in the dark and lonely night Our prayer will be heard, make it soon.
So fly little bird Up into the clear blue sky And carry the word Love's the only reason why, why.
Open up the shutters on your windows Unlock all the locks upon your doors Brush away the cobwebs from your day-dreams No secrets come between us any more Oh say it's true Only love will see you through You know what love can do to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When You're a Free Man Mike Pinder
Time quickly passes by, If only we could talk again someday I hope I'll see you (smiling) When you're a free man again.
High on a mountain-side We laughed and talked of things to come Someway I know I'll see you shining When we're all free men again.
You left your country, For peace of mind, And something tells me You're doing alright, How are the children And Rosemary I long to see you And be in your company Someday I hope I'll see you (smiling) When you're a free man again.
I often wonder why Our world has gone so far astray Someway I know I'll see you shining When we're all free men again.
You gave love freely To those with tears You're eyes were sad when You saw the need You know that love lasts, For eternity, Let's be God's children, And live in perfect peace.
Someway I know I'll see you shining When you're a free man, When we're all free men again, Yeah.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) John Lodge
I'm just a wandering on the face of this earth Meeting so many people Who are trying to be free And while I'm travelling I hear so many words
Language barriers broken Now we've found the key And if you want the wind of change To blow about you And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band.
A thousand pictures can be drawn from one word Only who is the artist We gotta agree A thousand miles can lead so many ways
Just to know who is driving What a help it would be So if you want this world of yours To turn about you And you can see exactly what to do Please tell me I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band.
How can we understand Riots by the people for the people Who are only destroying themselves And when you see a frightened Person who is frightened by the People who are scorching this earth.
Music is the traveler crossing our world Meeting so many people bridging the seas We're just the singers in a rock and roll band.
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Sur La Mer
I Know You're Out There Somewhere Justin Hayward
I know you're out there somewhere Somewhere somewhere I know I'll find you somewhere And somehow I'll return again to you
The mist is lifting slowly I can see the way ahead And I've left behind the empty streets That once inspired my life And the strength of the emotion Is like thunder in the air 'Cos the promise that we made each other Haunts me to the end
CHORUS I know you're out there somewhere Somewhere somewhere I know you're out there somewhere Somewhere you can hear my voice I know I'll find you somehow Somehow somehow I know I'll find you somehow And somehow I'll return again to you
The secret of your beauty And the mystery of your soul I've been searching for in everyone I meet And the times I've been mistaken It's impossible to say And the grass is growing Underneath our feet
CHORUS
The words that I remember From my childhood still are true That there's none so blind As those who will not see And to those who lack the courage And say it's dangerous to try Well they just don't know That love eternal will not be denied
CHORUS
You know it's going to happen I can feel you getting near And soon we'll be returning To the fountains of our youth And if you wake up wondering In the darkness I'll be there My arms will close around you And protect you with the truth
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to Be with You Justin Hayward/John Lodge
When I think of all the things That we've been through and all the things we've yet to do I...I start to realize The world is such a lonely place Want to be with you
I remember all the heartaches we have known The angry nights when we were lonely The jealousy and pain The world will have to hold its breath Want to be with you
CHORUS I don't need a reason I don't need to understand I just want to be Want to be with you Only want your love Only want you by my side Only want to be Want to be with you
And when I look back down that road I see the turnings that we both made The choice we had to make The promises we break And nothing more than memories Want to be with you
The jealousy and pain Can we remain the same? The world will have to hold its breath Want to be with you
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- River of Endless Love Justin Hayward/John Lodge
I'm looking for a better world Where there's no more hurt Where there's only hope For the eagle and the dove I can see your face Nothing can take your place If we sail away on a river of endless love
I'm living in the hands of time On the wings of love On the edge of night Where there's darkness everywhere I won't be denied I'm never going to leave your side I will always be On the river of endless love
In the silence just before the dawn The shadows lost their form We rise to greet the morning In the calm that comes before the storm A troubled and a restless heart is born The river of endless love
I'm tearing down the walls of hate Gonna start again gonna turn it around Gonna build it with a prayer I can always dream And nothing is what it seems If you lose your way You can always find us there
In the silence just before the dawn The shashadows lose their form We rise to greet the morning In the calm that comes before the storm A troubled and restless heart is born The river of endless love -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No More Lies Justin Hayward
I need you like you need me Truly and completely Never be apart I think that you should tell me come right out and tell me Just what's in your heart
And if you think that it's alright Let's make a deal and work it out We'll walk into the sunset you and I With no more alibis When we tell each other No more lies
Well truth is my addiction Stranger still than fiction Wider than the sky And songs that have such feeling Words that have such meaning Dreams that never die
And if you think it sounds OK Let's turn around and start agaiin We'll walk beside the ocean hand in hand With no more alibis When we tell each other No more lies
I sometimes think that maybe You're just a little girl You know I love you baby I've got to tell the world
So that's the final story The truth in all its glory See how much I care You know you drive me crazy Thrill me and amaze me Drive me to despair
And if you think that now feels right Let's close the door and dim the light We'll greet the dawn together side by side Just look into my eyes Cause you know I'll tell you No more lies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here Comes the Weekend John Lodge
Somewhere in the night There's a heart that beats so fast I can feel the heat Of the fire in your eyes Burning like a naked flame Waiting for the ice to break Counting down the days Waiting for the weekend
Lonely is the night Silence is a friend to walk with With no one else to talk to
CHORUS But on Friday night It's alright, it's alright You can be who you want to be Take off for the weekend If you can dance you can dance with me 'Cos it's Friday night It's alright, it's alright Nothing's gonna stop me now I'm all wired up and ready to go I'm on my way Let's get on with the show Here comes the weekend Here comes the weekend
Somewhere in the heat There's a heart that beats so fast I can hear your voice Talk to me tonight Taking on a different face Every time I hear your name I'm counting down the days Waiting for the weekend
Lonely is the night When all are sleeping Silence is a friend you walk with With no one else to talk to
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vintage Wine Justin Hayward
I remember the taste of the vintage wine From '63 through to '69 And I'm proud of the things we believed in then If I had a chance I'd go around again
Oh I tell you We were young and free Oh I'll tell you 'Cause I was there you see
And I look to the future with open arms and the songs that flow from my old guitar and I want to be there when the music plays And the lights go up on the empty stage
Oh I tell you Music set me free Oh I tell you It sounds so good to me
And if you're into wandering Underneath the stars We'll take a trip together Through this magic world of ours
And if you're still uncertain Just what we can be Well baby make your mind up Get your things and follow me
'Cause if your into romance baby Love will find a way And if you're into dreaming Dream with me
I remember the sound of the children's prayer The laughing eyes and the golden hair And as hard as I try Not a day goes by That I don't think of them
I tell you We can be so free Oh I tell you If you'll be there with me -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breaking Point Justin Hayward/John Lodge
Is that the wind On your face? Are you sure you're alone? Are you sure you're alone?
Feel the chill Of an empty space Are you sure you're alone? Are you sure you're alone?
In the middle of the night Is that your heart you hear Or a train to nowhere That's pounding in your ear?
CHORUS Have you reached your breaking point? Have you reached your breaking point tonight?
Only when you're sleeping can you drift away No one can hurt you Listen to the secret of your dreams Though you want to sleep forever Still you must return
Hands of ice Down your spine Are you sure you're alone? Are you sure you're alone?
Feel the grip Of a clinging vine Are you sure you're alone? Are you sure you're alone?
In the middle of the night Is that your voice I hear? Or the wind that's calling Back across the years?
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miracle Justin Hayward/John Lodge
I closed the door and I walked away From the life I knew On a night in June I took a chance and I lost control Trying to find out why On a night in July Why this hesitation I can feel that the night is slipping away Wanna drown in the ocean of your love Wanna dance in the moonlight Looking for a miracle
I left the city on a wave of despair To stand on my own On an August night From the valley of broken hearts Gonna make a new start in September Why this confusion I can feel that the night is slipping away Wanna walk from the shadows to the sun Just to dream on a summer night Dream about a miracle Looking for a miracle Never had the chance before To turn the tide my way In the heat of the summer night You took my breath away Looking for a miracle
Wanna walk from the shadows of the sun Just to dream on a summer night Dream about a miracle Your love is just a miracle
I closed the door and I walked away From the life I knew On a night in June I took a chance and I lost control Trying to find out why On a night in July Why this hesitation I can feel that the night is slipping away Wanna drown in the ocean of your love Wanna dance in the moonlight Looking for a miracle Looking for a miracle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Love Is on the Run John Lodge
Just because it's raining here It doesn't mean the sun isn't shining
Somewhere else for someone You have loved But who's not near you anymore
CHORUS When your love is on the run Don't fall apart at what's begun It's just the healing process Of your heart When your dream has lost its cause Don't waste your time in closing doors You'll be the last to know When love has gone Love is on the run Love is on the run Love is on the run from me Love is on the run Love is on the run Love is on the run from me
Couldn't find the words to say I love you Couldn't fight the hurt of holding on Couldn't hope Couldn't dream Couldn't see tomorrow Without your love I can't go on
Love is on the run Love is on the run Love is on the run from me
CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deep Justin Hayward
Every time I hear the sound of the rain Beating on my roof again I want to taste your love And I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep
Every time I lift my eyes to the sky Something in my heart asks why I want to know the truth And I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep
Like the footprints Disappearing from the sand I try to catch the thought It slips right through my hand And as the darkness Throws its cloak upon the ground I start to run to you I've got to take you down I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep
Every time I feel I'm losing my way The power of your love remains I want to touch your love An' I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep Deep I want to go deep
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The Other Side of Life
Your Wildest Dreams Justin Hayward
Once upon a time Once when you were mine I remember skies Reflected in your eyes I wonder where you are I wonder if you Think about me Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
Once the world was new Our bodies felt the morning dew That greets the brand new day We couldn't tear ourselves away I wonder if you care I wonder if you still remember Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays And when the worlds are Touched with sorrow When the music plays I hear the sound I had to follow Once upon a time
Once beneath the stars The universe was ours Love was all we Knew And all I knew was you I wonder if you know I wonder if you Think about it Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays And when the words are Touched with sorrow When the music plays And when the music plays I hear the sound I had to follow Once upon a time
Once upon a time Once when you were mine I remember skies Mirrored in your eyes I wonder where you are I wonder if you Think about me Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
In your wildest dreams In your wildest dreams -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talkin' Talkin' Justin Hayward, John Lodge
Talking, Talking It doesn't really matter If you know my name It doesn't really matter If you see things the same As I do It doesn't even matter If I'm tired and tense It doesn't even matter If I'm still making sense Over you I'm just talking, talking Talking, talking Cos I'm only talking, talking Talking, talking
It doesn't matter What the people All around you say Be careful how You listen They don't know you The way that I do And if you wanna Talk about it baby That's alright It's better if I say it Than to sit down And write it to you I'm just talking, talking Talking, talking Cos I'm only talking, talking
It can be that You're here with me When I'm standing out On my own I can listen to The words of love That you gave When we were alone It doesn't matter If you want to Rock and roll all night I know you're gonna Be there when the Feeling is right The feeling is right The feeling is right I'm just talking, talking Talking talking I'm just talking, talking Talking, talking, talking, talking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rock 'N' Roll Over You John Lodge
(Chorus) Like a rock I'm gonna roll over you Like a rock I'm gonna roll over you
Not gonna lose my nerve Not gonna fall apart Not gonna turn the tide Not gonna start from the top Not gonna lose control Not gonna turn around Not gonna till I take you to the top Cause there's something baby That I want you to know What price love If there's nothing to show
CHORUS.
No nee to close the door No need to lose your way No need to stand alone Just try to understand what I'm saying 'Cos I'm gonna hold on Not gonna turn you loose Not gonna bring you down Not gonna let you go I only want to take you to the top 'Cause if I don't have you Than I want you to know What price love If we've nothing to show
CHORUS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Just Don't Care Justin Hayward
The indestructible has broken down The undeniable has turned around And I don't care my love I just don't care I love you
The unbelievable has all come true I love the changes you've put Me through And I don't care you see I just don't care I love you
I see the magic That we're making now And a veil is lifted From my eyes somehow And the most amazing thing That comes to light Is the world looks different To me overnight
My friends will tell you That I've lost my cool The lovesick schoolboy Turning up for school But I don't care you know I just don't care I love you
I see the magic That we're making now And a veil is lifted From my eyes somehow And the most amazing thing That comes to light Is the world looks different To me overnight
My friends will tell you That I've lost my cool The lovesick schoolboy Turning up for school But I don't care you know I just don't care I love you -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Running Out Of Love Justin Hayward, John lodge
Some days you're gonna put me on hold Some days you're gonna put me On a pedestal on high I don't know if its me I don't know if its you I don't know if its both of us Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love
And when it comes to taking my calls There's something more between us Than a telephone line I can't believe its me I can't believe its you I can't believe its both of us Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love
Can't think of how we lost our way Some days I feel I'm getting very close to you Can't think of how the story ends Can't hear the words I really want to hear from you We're running out of love Can't believe we're running out of love Can't believe we're running out of love
Some people like to leave you on hold Some people like to leave you On a pedestal on high I don't know if its me I don't know if its you I don't know if its both of us Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love Not knowing what to do When we're running out of love Can't believe we're running out of love Can't believe we're running out of love Can't believe we're running out of love -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Other Side Of Life Justin Hayward
The Atmosphere On the streets tonight Is the driving beat Of the world The word down here On the streets tonight Is the truest music You've heard So take your share Of the gifts that are there They all belong to you And come what may At the break of each day We all begin anew once more We all begin anew
Baby, baby, baby, let's investigate The other side of life tonight The lovers and the fighters And the risks they take Are on the other side of life tonight Let's lose our way Go completely astray And find ourselves again You know the only way to get there Is to take that step To the other side of life tonight
The atmosphere On the streets tonight Is the driving beat Of the world The word down here On the streets tonight Is the truest music You've heard So take your share Of the gifts that are there They all belong to you And come what may At the break of each day We all begin anew once more We all begin anew
Baby, baby, baby, lets investigate The other side of life tonight The lovers and the fighters And the risks they take Are on the other side of life tonight Let's lose our way Go completely astray And find ourselves again You know the only way to get there Is to take that step To the other side of life tonight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Spirit Graeme Edge, Patrick Moraz
The sun and moon every day Day and night mark my play See the future in the past Try to change or make it last Go for broke don't regret Get your hands dirty get your feet wet Take your place use me well I'm in your hands so make me tell A broken dream seems unkind But I can help for I am time
(CHORUS) I can heal you It's not a matter of slight Only of sound Let me... feel for you Feel for yourself The love all around I can... lead you Is your soul afraid Of what you've made Do you know the way the spirit goes
All around on the wind Distant whispers of what I bring In the day in the night Locked in words of lovers delight If I'm lost or mislaid Just keep looking don't be afraid In the eye on the mind I'm everywhere and yours to find I'm not far just discover I'm in you for I am love
Repeat CHORUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slings And Arrows Justin Hayward, John Lodge
Slings and arrows, slings and arrows Slings and arrows, slings and arrows No chance for a second chance When the arrows start to fly No way is an easy way To say goodbye No dream is ever lost If you never cease to try Never thought you would walk away From my side I just can't hide from Slings and arrows, slings and arrows Slings and arrows, slings and arrows
Life is ever changing Nothing stays the same Nothing in this whole wide world Can turn us back again Cos where we're standing now Is the point of no return Looking back on a world that's Got to learn You just can't hide from Slings and arrows, slings and arrows Slings and arrows, slings and arrows
Love is the shield When you're standing With your back to the wall And if you turn around And walk away You're never gonna lose Cos love conquers all
No chance for a second chance When the arrows start to fly No way is there an easy way To say goodbye No dream is ever lost If you never cease to try Never thought you would walk away From my side I just can't hide from Slings and arrows, slings and arrows Slings and arrows, slings and arrows -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It May Be A Fire John Lodge
It may be a fire Tomorrow it could be nothing It may reach out to the sky Light up everything that you know Everywhere you go from now You will see better than before People you've not known for years Will come knocking at your door It may be a fire But you've gotta get it into your heart
It may be a warm wind That tries to blow your heart away It may walk into your life Tell you everything that you know Looking down through all the years Making plans that have gone passed Something you've not known for years But you knew that it would last It may be a fire But you gotta get it into your heart
I'm turning all the answers Inside out Looking for a love That reaches out Of the fire into your heart
It may be a fire Tomorrow it may be nothing It may reach up to the sky Light up everything that I know Everywhere I go from now I will see better than before
People I've known for years Will come knocking at my door It may be a fire But you gotta get it into your heart It may be a fire But you gotta get it You gotta get it You gotta get it into your heart It may be a fire But you gotta get it into your heart
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Blue World Justin Hayward
Heart and soul took control Took control of me Paid my dues spread the news Hands across the sea Put me down turned me round Turned me round to see Marble halls open doors Someone found the key And it's only what you do That keeps a-coming back on you And it's only what you say That can give yourself away
Underground sight and sound Human symphony Heard the voice had no choice Needed to be free Fly me high touch the sky Left the earth below Heard the line saw the sign Knew which way to go Cos it's easier to try Than to prove it can't be done And it's easier to stay Than to turn around and run
It's a blue world It takes somebody to help somebody Oh it's a blue world It's a new world It needs somebody to love somebody Oh it's a blue world
Heart and soul took control Took control of me Paid my dues spread the news Hands across the sea Put me down turned me round Turned me round to see Marble halls open doors Someone found the key Cos it's easier to try Than to prove it can't be done And it's easier to stay Than to turn around and run
It's a blue world It takes somebody to help somebody Oh it's a blue world It's a new world It needs somebody to love somebody Oh it's a blue world It's a blue world It takes somebody to help somebody Oh it's a blue world It's a new world It needs somebody to love somebody Oh it's a blue world
It's a blue world It needs somebody to love somebody Oh it's a blue world -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meet Me Halfway Justin Hayward and John Lodge
Never dreamt I would hope While I count the miles Through the wind and the rain I can see you smile There ain't no turning back I can see it in the distance Got it in my sight
Like a vision like a face Coming out of the sky You were there not a dream You were there in my eyes There ain't no turning back I can see it in the distance Touch it through the night Driving into the light When I'm on my own When I'm all alone
Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway Is it a dream? Is it a dream coming true? Meet me halfway
Like a vision like a face Coming out of the sky You were there not a dream You were there in my eyes There are no words to say I can see you in the distance Hear you through the night Ain't no easy way When you're on your own When you're all alone
Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway Is it a dream? Is it a dream coming true? Meet me halfway
Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway Won't you meet me halfway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sitting at the Wheel John Lodge
I can hear the music playing I can hear the word that you're saying I can see the lovelife in your eyes What's the use in looking for an answer I might find out It could be a disaster Hold on to your own time Don't let go Don't let go
I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll, roll on by, by, by Sitting at the wheel Don't let the river run dry
I can see your face on a piece of tomorrow I'll hang my dream on a road I can follow I gotta touch the warmth of your love (need the warmth of your love, not gonna) Not gonna take a chance a Change of direction Gonna keep on rolling till I find the connection Hold on to your lifeline Don't let go Don't let go
I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll, roll on by, by, by Sitting at the wheel Don't let the river run dry I'm sitting at I'm sitting at the wheel
Like a voyeur standing at the edge of time Looking for a reason That's got no rhyme Love took a corner Shot off for a mile I'm sitting at the wheel Rock on, . . . Rocker
I can feel the music playing (Hold on) I can hear the word that you're saying (Hold on) I can see the lovelife in your eyes Ain't no use in looking for an answer (Hold on) I might find out That it could be a disaster (Hold on) Hold on to your own time Don't let go Don't let go
I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll, roll on by, by, by Sitting at the wheel Don't let the river run dry I'm sitting at I'm sitting at the wheel
I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll, roll on by, by, by Sitting at the wheel Don't let the river run dry (Oh)
I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll, rock and roll on by Sitting at the wheel (sitting, sitting, sitting) I'm just sitting I'm sitting at the wheel I'm sitting at the wheel Watching the river roll by Rock and roll by Sitting at the wheel
I'm just sitting Sitting at the wheel
If you're sitting at the wheel Watch this rocker roll by -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Going Nowhere Graeme Edge
Once more I've loved I've laughed and I've lost Now I'm alone left counting the cost Once more sweet child of middling years Basted again in bitter-sweet tears I will survive solitude But come alive I'll love anew
Somebody tell me you love me Somebody tell me you care I've got a heart full of giving Going nowhere (going nowhere)
Daylight will come and steal the night sights Starlight on black replaced with gray light Now I must go out and set my best pace Running all day in the human race But now I know the good news Before you win you have to lose
Somebody tell me you love me (somebody tell me) Somebody tell me you care (tell me you care) I've got a heart full of giving Going nowhere (going nowhere)
How much longer must I travel on Looking for someone to help me (help me) sing my song How much longer will it be I need to find someone For the love (find someone for the life, of me) From me
Somebody tell me you love me (somebody tell me) Somebody tell me you care (tell me you care) I've got a heart full of giving Going nowhere (going nowhere) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hole in the World John Lodge
(Instrumental) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under My Feet John Lodge
It's a hard life Never let yourself get down You may never get back You may never ever turn it round You may say it took you by surprise Never ending Never changing I didn't see through your disguise (It took my breath away)
Under my feet (under my feet) The earth shook Under my feet (under my feet) The earth just fell away Under my feet (under my feet) gave way
Did you never ever want to take a chance Never thought the time would come round Quite so fast Would you walk right through that wall And keep on walking till you Couldn't stand on your feet no more But you came and took me by surprise When you stole up on me I didn't see through your disguise It took my breath away
Under my feet (under my feet) The earth shook Under my feet (under my feet) The earth just fell away Under my feet (under my feet) gave way
Where were you When I needed you (when I needed you) Where were you When I needed you (when I wanted you) Where were you Where were you - I'm holding on
Under my feet (under my feet) The earth shook Under my feet (under my feet) The earth just fell away Right under my feet (under my feet) gave way
Under my feet Under my feet The earth shook Right under my feet - the earth gave way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's Cold Outside of Your Heart Justin Hayward
The harder I try Seems the further I fall The deeper my love seems to be And I know that I Never doubted at all That someone was waiting for me Then out of the blue It was over And how did you think I would survive
Cos it's cold outside Yes it's cold outside of your heart Yes it's cold outside Yes it's cold outside of your heart I never thought it could happen to me Like the one that gets you That you just don't see And now I don't want to be free I thought it was always to be That someone was waiting for me
The longer the shadows Become in my life The colder the breeze seems to be The days roll on by Still I can't quite believe That someone's not waiting for me
The flame of desire Is still burning The warmth of your body close to mine
Cos it's cold outside Yes it's cold outside of your heart Yes it's cold outside Yes it's cold outside of your heart It's a big world to face all alone And I'm begging you now just to come on home Cos I, I don't want to be free I thought it was always to be That someone was waiting for me You know that it's you that I need You see I refuse to believe That someone's not waiting for me -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Running Water Justin Hayward
Time hurries on Look and it's gone The changing of the autumn tide The hopes that live The dreams that die If I could have you by my side I'd give it all away
You, you and I We must hold on We must try To reach beyond that far off cloud Along the road we're traveling now If I could only show you how I need you there with me
Oh running water Don't care what people say We live to love another day Oh running water Don't throw your love away We live to love another day
Time hurries on Turn around and it's gone If only we could hold that dream If only life was what it seemed I know my darling what you mean I've seen it slip away
Oh running water Don't care what people say We live to love another day Oh running water Don't throw your love away We live to love another day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Am Ray Thomas
Salt water never grew roses Seems roses can't grow in the sea A river can fashion a valley From a thousand sweet drinking streams
I am (built in the image of the Father) I am (from the outside looking in) I am the son (but inside is a different place) Yes I am (beautify earth -- and scream, I AM) I am the son Yes I am the son of love I am
Born in time when eyes could see What's written in the stars Freedom was ever And ever was never far I am (I am) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry Ray Thomas
Just look at me now Because I'm tired of yelling Look at me now It's only me I'm selling I'm not willing to trade My life to make the sale You turn me around You put me down Look at me now
I'm hanging out my heart to dry For the last time I'll tell you the reason why It's for the last time
Laid-back uptown turnaround people - lie Laid-back uptown turnaround people - wear disguises Sorry, a word they only use too late Sorry is a word that only ever means forgive my yesterdays (Sorry) Laid-back uptown turnaround people - lie (uptown people lie) Laid-back uptown turnaround people - wear disguises And sorry that's a word they only use too late Sorry is a word that only ever means forgive my yesterdays (Sorry)
Here I am loving you You're laying there so quietly I can feel your breath upon my skin Afterglow came suddenly With you it always did
I'm hanging out my heart to dry (Look at me now)
For the last time
I'll tell you the reason why (Look at me now)
It's for the last time
Laid-back uptown turnaround people - lie (Look at me now)
Laid-back uptown turnaround people - wear disguises
(Look at me now)
They say sorry that's a word They only use too late Sorry is a word that only ever means Forgive my yesterdays (Sorry)
(Uptown people lie)
Laid-back uptown turnaround people - wear disguises
They say sorry (laid-back turnaround people)
That's a word they only use too late (uptown people lie)
Sorry is a word that only means forgive
(laid-back turnaround people)
(Sorry)
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To Our Children's Children's Children
Higher and Higher Graeme Edge
Blasting, Billowing, Bursting Forth with the Power of ten billion butterfly sneezes, Man with his flaming pyre has conquered the wayward breezes, Climbing to tranquility far above the cloud, Conceiving the heavens clear of misty shroud.
Higher and Higher now we've learned to play with fire We go higher and higher and higher.
Vast vision must improve our sight and perhaps at last we'll see, An end to our homes endless blight and the beginning of the Free, Climb to tranquility finding its real worth Conceiving the heavens flourishing on Earth.
Higher and Higher now we've learned to play with fire, We go higher and higher and higher. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eyes of a Child Part I John Lodge
Listen hear the sound The child awakes Wonder all around The child awakes Now in his life He never must be lost No thoughts must deceive him in life he must trust
With the eyes of a child You must come out and see That your world's spinning round And through life you will be A small part of a hope of a love that exists In the eyes of a child you will see
Earth falls far away New life awaits Time it has no day New life awaits Here is your dream And now how does it feel No words will go with you And now what is real?
With the eyes of a child You must come out and see That your world's spinning round And through life you will be A small part of a hope of a love that exists In the eyes of a child you will see -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Floating Ray Thomas
Floating free as a bird Sixty foot leaps it's so absurd From up here you should see the view Such a lot of space for me and you
Oh you'll like it, Gliding around, get your feet of the ground Oh you'll like it, Do as you please with so much ease.
Now I know how it feels To have wings on my heels To take a stroll among the stars Get a close look at planet Mars.
Oh you'd like it, Gliding around, get your feet off the ground Oh you'd like it, Do as you please with so much ease.
Bouncing about on the Moon Guess you'll all be up here soon The candy stores will be brand new And you'll buy rock with the Moon right through
Oh you'd like it Gliding around, get your feet off the ground Oh you'd like it Do as you please with so much ease. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eyes of a Child Part 2 John Lodge
I'm gonna' sit and watch the web That you will build this day Will be a thread of love you weave It's yours to show the way Then everything will be as you will see In the light
With the eyes of a child You must come out and see That your world's spinning round And through life you will be A small part of a hope of a love that exists In the eyes of a child you will see
With the eyes of a child You must come out and see That your world's spinning round And through life you will be A small part of a hope of a love that exists -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Never Thought I'd Live To Be a Hundred Justin Hayward
I never thought I'd live to be a hundred I never thought I'd get to the things That all those other sons do, and they do.
I never thought I'd ever have my freedom An age ago my maker was refusing me The pleasure of the view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beyond Graeme Edge
Instrumental -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Out and In Michael Pinder, John Lodge
Gazing past the planets, looking for total view I've been lying here for hours, You've got to make the journey out and in
Wonders of a lifetime, right there before your eyes Searching with this life of ours You've got to make the journey out and in Out and in, out and in.
If you think it's a joke, that's all right Do what you want to do. I've said my piece and I'll leave it all up to you
Wonders of a lifetime, right there before your eyes Searching with this life of ours You've got to make the journey out and in Out and in, out and in.
If you think it's a joke, that's all right Do what you want to do. I've said my piece and I'll leave it all up to you
Gazing past the planets, looking for total view I've been lying here for hours, You've got to make the journey out and in Out and in, out and in Out and in, out and in Out and in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gypsy Justin Hayward
A gypsy of a strange and distant time Traveling in panic all direction blind Aching for the warmth of a burning sun Freezing in the emptiness of where he'd come from Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Left without a hope of coming home.
Speeding through a shadow of a million years Darkness is the only sound to reach his ears Frightening him with the visions of eternity Screaming for the future that can never be Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Left without a hope of coming home. Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
A gypsy of a strange and distant time Traveling in panic all direction blind Aching for the warmth of a burning sun Freezing in the emptiness of where he'd come from Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Left without a hope of coming home.
Left without a hope of coming home Left without a hope of coming home -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eternity Road Ray Thomas
Hark listen here he comes Hark listen here he comes Turning, spinning, catherine wheeling Forever changing, there's no beginning Speeding through a charcoal sky Observe the truth we cannot lie
Traveling eternity road What will you find there Carrying your heavy load Searching to find a peace of mind
You'll see us all around You'll see us all around Turning, spinning, catherine wheeling Forever changing, there's no beginning You're so very far from home and so very much alone.
Traveling eternity road What will you find there Carrying your heavy load Searching to find a peace of mind.
Traveling eternity road What will you find there Carrying your heavy load Searching to find a peace of mind. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Candle of Life John Lodge
Something you can't hide Says you're lonely Hidden deep inside Of you only It's there for you to see Take a look and be Burn slowly the candle of life
Something there outside Says we're only In the hands of time Falling slowly It's there for us to know With love that we can go Burn slowly the candle of life
So love everybody And make them your friends So love everybody And make them your friends.
Something you can't hide Says you're lonely Hidden deep inside Of you only It's there for you to see Take a look and be Burn slowly the candle of life
Something there outside Says we're only In the hands of time Falling slowly It's there for us to know With love that we can go Burn slowly the candle of life -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun is Still Shining Michael Pinder
Sun is still shining, look at the view Moon is still dining with me and you Now that we're out here, open your heart To the universe of which we're a part
Everything's turning, turning around See with your mind, leave your body behind Now that we're out here open your heart To the Universe of which we're a part
But if you want to play stay right back on Earth Waiting for rebirth.
Sun is still shining, look at the view Moon is still dining with me and you Now that we're out here, open your heart To the universe of which we're a part
But if you want to play stay right back on Earth Waiting for rebirth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Never Thought I'd Live to be a Million Justin Hayward
I never thought I'd get to be a million I never thought I'd get to be the thing that All his other children see. Look at me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watching and Waiting Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas
Watching and waiting, for a friend to play with Why have I been alone so long.
Mole he is burrowing, his way to the sunlight, He knows there's someone there so strong.
'Cos here there's lots of room for doing The things you've always been denied So look and gather all you want to There's no one here to stop you trying.
Soon you will see me, 'cos, I'll be all around you But where I come from I can't tell But don't be alarmed by my fields and my forests They're here for only you to share.
'Cos here there's lots of room for doing The things you've always been denied So look, and gather all you want to There's no one here to stop you trying.
Watching and waiting, for someone to understand me I hope it won't be very long
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Strange Times
English Sunset
I want to ride the range Across those skies of black I want to see for myself And see me coming back And when I've gone the distance I'll be making tracks For and English sunset.
We're on a runaway train Rolling down the track And where it's taking us to Who knows where it's at But if we hold together We can make it back For an English sunset We want an English sunset.
I feel the rhythm of the earth In my soul tonight May it never fade away And I've decided I can live With humility And the sad decay 'Cos that's the English way.
We keep the faith alive In everything we do And at the end of the road We still keep coming through And though it's sad and sorry What else can we do It's an English sunset An English Sunset
I feel the rhythm of the earth In my soul tonight May it never fade away And I've decided they can wait For the requiem We take it day by day 'Cos that's the English way I saw the English sunset.
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Haunted
I really miss you when the nights are long And only silence is heard in this world of song But life goes on And forever more I'll be haunted by your love
I see you walking through the gates of home And then I wake up to find I'm still all alone
I should have known But forever more I'll be haunted by your love Lonely is the river as it tumbles to the ocean Searching for our future We can't find our way back home
My only comfort is the love we shared And as I walk through this world With sadness everywhere I've had my share And for ever more I'll be haunted by your love
And for ever more I'll be haunted by your love
Standing in the doorway As the sunrise greets the morning Searching for our future We can't find our way back home I really miss you when the nights are long And only silence is heard in this world of song But life goes on And forever more I'll be haunted by your love
Haunted by your love (repeat)
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Sooner or Later (Walkin' on Air)
Walk on the water Swim with the life tide Clear away the storm clouds Oohh...
You got to Roll with the punches Shelter from the weather Have no fear of the darkness Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh... We'll be walkin' on air
Live for the moment 'cos life is worth living Love will surround you Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh...
We'll be walkin' on air We'll be walkin' on air Love is out there waiting for you Wearing no disguise Nothing left behind closed doors It's right before your eyes So take a walk in the sunshine Send a message on your online Then you can do it in your own time Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh... We'll be walkin' on air Walkin' on air We'll be walkin' on air
Walk on the water Shelter from the weather Clear away the storm clouds Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh... Sooner or later oohh... Walkin' on air Walkin' on air We'll be walkin' on air
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Wherever You Are
These times have passed and gone It's time that we moved on Into a new tomorrow And leave behind the hurt The sorrow and the pain 'cos tonight will never Pass this way again
Wherever you are Wherever you go Wherever you stand Let your shadow show Whatever you think Whatever you do Whatever you want Let your feelings show Lese times have passed and gone It's time that we moved on Into a new tomorrow And leave behind the hurt The sorrow and the pain 'cos tonight will never Pass this way again 'cos tonight will never Pass this way again
Just like the winter sun That hides behind the dawn Just like the shifting sands That ride upon the storm
Tonight will never Pass this way again 'cos tonight will never Pass this way again 'cos tonight will never Pass this way again 'cos tonight we'll never Pass this way again
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Foolish Love
We ran through the summer fields Between the earth and sky Little did we realized We were flying, you and I.
We sang to the stars above We praised the earth below You fell into my arms that night And I've never let you go.
It was beautiful, glorious We were riding on a wave With foolish hearts, and foolish love We would give ourselves away. Remember how we cried out loud Heard angry voices shout I love you as I loved you then No danger and no doubt. It was beautiful, glorious We were riding on a wave With foolish hearts, and foolish love We would give ourselves away.
And now as we look behind To see the road of life Turning to the ones we love Salvation is in sight. 'Cos it was beautiful, glorious We were riding on a wave With foolish hearts, and foolish love We would give ourselves away.
Remember how we cried out loud Heard angry voices shout I love you as I loved you then No danger and no doubt.
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Love Don't Come Easy
The way you looked at me tonight I've never seen that look In your eyes before But then again I don't think I've ever looked Had the time to spare The will to share with you
What have I missed What have I done I'm gonna turn back the tide Like it's just begun Time changes Time changes Time changes for the better
After all we've been thro' Love don't come easy for me
The way you looked into my eyes I could see the hurt I saw thro' your disguise Just give me time I can make it up to you Let me heal the pain I'm scared of losing you
What have I missed Where have I gone wrong If I could turn back the time So we've just begun
Time changes Time changes Time changes for the better
After all we've been thro' Love don't come easy for me For me
What have I missed What have I done I'm gonna turn back the tide So we've just begun
Time changes Time changes Time changes for the better
After all we've been thro' Love don't come easy for me Love don't come easy After all we've been thro' Love don't come easy for me Love don't come easy