HEY
All songs written by David Sinclair
DUSTED & RUSTED
-----------------------------
I WAS BUMPED, I WAS DUMPED
MY CIRCUITRY WAS BLOWN
DUSTED AND RUSTED
A DISCONNECTED TONE
[Chorus]
BUT HEY, HEY-HEY-HEY, THAT’S OK
BECAUSE I'M SWITCHED ON EVERY DAY
I WAS STATIC IN THE ATTIC
DISOWNED AND DISUSED
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
SURELY BLOWN A FUSE
[Chorus]
I WAS WRECKED AND BEDECKED
WITH A WIRE RIGHT ROUND MY HEAD
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
SURELY LEFT FOR DEAD
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
I WAS ABANDONED AND MANHANDLED
LEFT OUT OF THE LOOP
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
A SONG WITHOUT A HOOK
I WAS DROPPED, I WAS SO STOPPED
PARKED OUTSIDE THE ZONE
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
BURIED LIKE A STONE
[Chorus]
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BOUQUET OF WEEDS
-------------------------------
[chorus]
YOU GAVE ME A BOUQUET OF WEEDS
CULTIVATED FROM THE CHEAPEST OF SEEDS
NOW LOVE CAN BE CRUEL
BUT YOU WERE NO FOOL
MY BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF WEEDS
IT STARTED ON A SUMMER NIGHT
IN THE CITY OF A THOUSAND LIGHTS
YOU WENT HOME ON THE MORNING FLIGHT
SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE
STAYED WITH ME FOR A WHILE
BY THE AUTUMN WE HAD MADE OUR PLANS
THERE WAS TRUST AND SUCH A SWEET ROMANCE
WE HELD THE FUTURE IN OUR HANDS
BUT THEN IT WENT OFF TRACK
YOU SENT MY RECORD BACK!
[chorus]
[solo]
A WOMAN OF WEALTH AND TASTE
YOUR LIFE IS RUN WITH ORGANISED HASTE
YOUR BELIEFS ARE ALWAYS FIRMLY EMBRACED
BUT WHEN YOU STARTED TO BROOD
YOUR EMAIL WAS SO CRUDE
I COULDN’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU’D SAID
YOUR WORDS STILL RING IN MY HEAD
IT’S TIME TO PUT THIS STORY TO BED
I WON’T PRETEND IT DIDN’T HIT
I STILL LOVE YOU - JUST A LITTLE BIT
[chorus x 2]
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PENNIES ON A PLATE
-------------------------------
I’VE BEEN WALKING ROUND TOWN WITH MY LACES UNDONE
I’VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A PLACE WHERE I CAN SIT OUT IN THE SUN
PEOPLE COME AND ASK ME FOR PENNIES ON A PLATE
“I NEED TO CATCH A BUS, CAN YOU SPARE SOME CHANGE, MATE?”
PEOPLE DRAWING PICTURES ON THE PAVEMENT AT MY FEET
BUSKERS ON THE SUBWAY TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE BEAT
THE KIDS ARE MILLING ROUND, AND THE PARKING METER’S JAMMED
AND EVERYONE YOU MEET SEEMS TO NEED A HELPING HAND
[chorus]
I’M LIVING OUT ON A HIGHWAY
I'M GROOVING TO THE FUNK
OH, IT’S ALL GOING MY WAY
IT’S SUCH A LOT OF JUNK
IT’S BEEN 24 HOURS SINCE I GOT OFF OF THAT PLANE
MY DEADLINE’S GETTING CLOSER, LIKE A LOCOMOTIVE TRAIN
IF I GOT TO GO AND LISTEN TO THAT DISCO TRACK AGAIN
I THINK I’LL GIVE UP ON THIS JOB, GO AND FIND A HOUSE IN SPAIN
MY ADRENALINE IS PUMPING LIKE THE WATER FROM A MAINS
THE POST IS PILING UP, THESE RECORDS THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME
I MISSED MY LAST APPOINTMENT, NOW THERE’S SOMEONE ON THE LINE
“COME AND SEE THIS BAND FROM BRISTOL, YOU WILL HAVE A ROCKING TIME.”
[chorus]
[solo]
[chorus]
MY KIDS ARE CAUSING HAVOC, GOT TO GET 'EM TO A GIG
THIS ONE GOES TO THAT ONE, THAT ONE GOES TO THIS
THE MONEY’S NOT AN ISSUE, IT’S THE DISAPPEARING TIME
IF YOU SEE A DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE THAT COULD BE ONE OF MINE
THEY’RE KILLING MICHAEL JACKSON, I HEARD IT ON THE NEWS
SOME IDIOT REPORTER, GIVING US HIS POINT OF VIEW
NOW SPRING IS IN THE AIR, IT'S TIME TO GET OUT OF THIS RUT
THE GRASS IS GROWING GREENER, I'LL NEED TO GET THAT BASTARD CUT
[chorus x 2]
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JAMMED
------------
YOU PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT DOWN
AND THE WHEELS GO ROUND
BUT HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE
TO GET YOURSELF ACROSS THIS TOWN?
CAMERAS IN YOUR FACE
TOWN HALL'S ON YOUR CASE
IT'S A LUNATIC CHASE
TRYING TO GET YOURSELF AROUND THIS PLACE
[chorus]
BUT HOW HARD CAN IT BE TO MOVE THROUGH THIS LAND?
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE, IT SLIDES THROUGH YOUR HANDS
THE WATER KEEPS RISING, BUT THE RIVER'S BEEN DAMMED
WENT DOWN TO THE CROSSROADS - AND THEY'RE JAMMED
NOW THE TRAFFIC'S ALL STOPPED
AND THE EXITS ARE BLOCKED
MY PATIENCE IS SHOT
TRYING TO GET MYSELF TO SOMEPLACE I'M NOT
I'M POPPING LITTLE WHITE PILLS
REMEMBER BOREDOM KILLS
IF I DON'T GET OFF THIS ROAD
THIS RIG IS SURELY GOING TO EXPLODE
[chorus]
BABY, BABY, LET'S GO FOR A RIDE
GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING, LET'S GET OUT TONIGHT
NOW WE'RE CRUISING AT SPEED
MY INSPIRATION'S BEEN FREED
CITY LIMITS HAVE GONE
BABY, YOU AND I CAN KEEP MOVING ON
[CHORUS]
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TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
------------------------------------------
SEE THE MOONLIGHT IN THE SKY
WATCH THE STAR GO FLASHING BY
MANY WORLDS HAVE COME AND GONE
STILL HE TRAVELS ON
AND HE KNOWS WHAT THE FUTURE BRINGS
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE CAN TAKE YOUR GIRL AWAY
TURN YOUR HAIR TO GREY
HE'LL WHISPER IN YOUR EAR
STEAL ANOTHER YEAR
AND HE KNOWS HOW TO PULL THE STRINGS
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE STARED STRAIGHT INTO THE MISTS
TOOK A TRIP BACK TO THE BLITZ
SAW THE WORLD BLOWN INTO BITS
HE'D LIKE TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE
AND FOR A WHILE HE'S ON YOUR SIDE
THEN YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
[instrumental]
MIGHTY EMPIRES TURN TO DUST
MILLIONAIRES GO BUST
HE DON'T CARE WHICH GOD YOU PRAISE
HE JUST GATHERS IN THE DAYS
AND HE KNOWS DEATH WILL HAVE ITS STING
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE STARED STRAIGHT INTO THE MISTS
TOOK A TRIP BACK TO THE BLITZ
SAW THE WORLD BLOWN INTO BITS
HE'D LIKE TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE
AND FOR A WHILE HE'S ON YOUR SIDE
AND THEN YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
IT'S THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT
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FAJITA HELL
-----------------
IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT
SOMEWHERE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO...
[instrumental x 2]
15 MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST
REACHED THE COAST AND THEN HEADED WEST
WENT OUT LOOKING FOR A TACO BELL
ENDED UP IN FAJITA HELL
SAT DOWN IN A WINDOW SEAT
ORDERED TEQUILA AND THAT SEASONED MEAT
DICED JALAPENOS WITH THE PEPPER JACK
GUACAMOLE, STIRRED IN SLOWLY
THE WAITER TOOK THE ORDERS DOWN
HE LEFT THAT TABLE WITH AN UGLY FROWN
THE MAITRE D' WAS STARING AT ME
THE BAND TUNED UP IN A SKELETON KEY
DIPPED MY TORTILLA IN THE SOUR CREAM,
WHEN I HEARD SUCH A TERRIBLE SCREAM
CHEF CAME RUNNING, EYES ABLAZE
CLEAVER RAISED, THE MAN WAS CRAZED
[instrumental]
I SAW 15 MEN, THEY TRIED TO BRING HIM DOWN
HE CUT THEM UP, AND THEN HE SPUN AROUND
"YOU WANT COJONES WITH YOUR SALSA SAUCE?"
I DECLINED. "IT TASTES JUST FINE!"
SO IF YOU'RE OUT ON A STORMY NIGHT
AND YOU SEE A CHEF, WELL THEN BE POLITE
TAKE GOOD CARE AND ORDER WELL
OR FIND YOURSELF IN FAJITA HELL
[instrumental x 2]
15 MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST
I SAW THEM ALL GET LAID TO REST
THEY TOLD THE CHEF THAT THEY WERE NOT IMPRESSED
OH WELL... FAJITA HELL!
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LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
------------------------------
WE GOT X-RAY SPECS, SECURITY CHECKS
WE GOT CCTV, I'LL NEED TO SEE SOME ID
WE GOT SUSPECT BAGS, ELECTRONIC TAGS
WE GOT DELAYS ON THE GROUND, THE TUBE SYSTEM'S DOWN
I'VE LIVED IN LONDON TOWN AND IT ROCKS
SO IF THE JIHAD COMES, LET'S SEND IT BACK HOME IN A BOX
THE WORLD'S MOVED ON, YOU CAN'T TURN BACK THE CLOCKS
BUT - LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
I'M SICK OF ALL THIS HYSTERIA
AND EVERYBODY'S GOT A THEORY, 'CAUSE
LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
WE GOT SELL-BY DATES, ORGANIC CORNFLAKES
ALTERNATIVE QUACKS, BACTERIAL PLAQUE
MY BLOOD PRESSURE'S HIGH, GOT THE WRONG BMI
HOSPITAL STAY, MUST BE MRSA - UH-OH
I'VE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK, FOR A STROLL
AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF STUFF, I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A TEN FOOT POLE
YOU SHOULD KEEP YOURSELF CLEAN, BUT DON'T SWALLOW EVERYTHING WHOLE
BECAUSE - LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
I'D LIKE TO GO AND GET DELIRIOUS
BUT - I HAD A NOTE FROM MY SUPERIORS
AND LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
WELL YOU CAN READ THE WARNING SIGNS
AND LIVE A LIFE THAT'S PERFECTLY BENIGN
BUT YOU SHOULD TASTE THE GRAPE, DON'T LEAVE IT ON THE VINE
WELL WE GOT CLIMATE CHANGE, THE RIVER LOOKS STRANGE
THERE'S A HOLE IN THE NET, THE 3RD WORLD'S IN DEBT
IT'S A GLOBAL AFFAIR, SO PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR
AND IF IT'S ALL GOT TOO LARGE, THANK GOD BONO'S IN CHARGE
I'VE TRAVELLED ROUND THE WORLD, AND I'VE FOUND
THAT WHEN YOU'RE SITTING ON A PLANE, IT'S HARD TO KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND
SO YOU SHOULD TRY TO MAKE SENSE, BUT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS BE PROFOUND
BECAUSE, LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
EVERYBODY SEEMS SO DEVIOUS
IT'S REALLY NOT ALL THAT MYSTERIOUS
LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
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THE SONG MARCHES ON
------------------------------------
I HEARD A SONG ON THE RADIO
ON ONE OF THOSE SHOWS THAT EVERYBODY KNOWS
THE DJ SAID THE GUY WAS DEAD
THE SINGER MAY BE GONE BUT THE SONG MARCHES ON
[chorus]
LET'S HEAR IT ONE MORE TIME
THE RHYTHM AND THE RHYME
COME ON, LET'S ROLL, FROM EQUATOR TO THE POLE
AND SO THE SONG MARCHES ON
I SAW A BAND ON A TV SHOW
KID WEARING SHADES, SURELY GOT IT MADE
THEY SOLD THEIR SOUL FOR A VIDEO
BUT WHEN THE PICTURES HAVE ALL GONE THE SONG MARCHES ON
[chorus]
[solo]
TOOK MY GUITAR TO THE STUDIO
AND IF I MAKE IT THROUGH THIS YEAR, YOU'LL BE THE FIRST TO HEAR
GET MY GROUP ON THE RADIO
THE MONEY HAS ALL GONE BUT THE SONG MARCHES ON
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES
THE RHYTHM AND THE BLUES
COME ON, LET'S ROLL, FROM EQUATOR TO THE POLE
AND SO THE SONG MARCHES ON
LET OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT
LET'S RAISE A GLASS TO THE FUTURE
THE WORLD'S INSANE, IT'S AN OLD REFRAIN
BUT THE SONG IN YOUR HEART WON'T DESERT YOU
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DOWN WITH WHATEVER
-----------------------------------
[chorus]
WELL I'M DOWN WITH WHATEVER
SUCK IT AND I'LL SEE
KEEP BOXING CLEVER
THAT'S MY PHILOSOPHY
I'M DOWN WITH WHATEVER
ALWAYS HEDGE MY BETS
NEVER SAY NEVER
HAVEN'T TRIPPED UP YET
SATURDAY NIGHT, MY GIRLFRIEND SAID TO ME
"SHALL WE GO OUT TO THE PICTURES OR STAY IN AND WATCH TV?"
I KICKED BACK MY CHAIR AND GLANCED UP FROM THE SCREEN
AND GAVE A LITTLE SIGH AND SAID "IT ALL SOUNDS GOOD TO ME"
[chorus]
I WALKED INTO THE OFFICE, MY BOSS WAS ON THE PHONE
MY DESK WAS PILED WITH PAPERS, AND THE SYSTEM HAD GONE DOWN
THE CUSTOMERS WERE QUEUING, IT WAS LOOKING KINDA FRAUGHT
SO I HANDED IN A SICK NOTE AND I WENT OUT FOR A WALK
[chorus]
[solo]
SO I WENT DOWN TO THE MARKET TO HANG OUT WITH THE GUYS
I WAS LOOKING FOR A T-SHIRT, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE MY SIZE
I BOUGHT SOME "CARTIER" AND A BOOTLEG DVD
THE GUY LOOKED KINDA SHIFTY, BUT IT'S ALL THE SAME TO ME
[chorus]
THE YEARS DRIFTED PAST, NOW I'M OLD AND GREY
I'M LYING IN THIS BED AND THE DOCTOR'S GONE AWAY
THE PRIEST SAID "BOY, WHAT YOU GOT TO SAY?"
I STIFLED BACK A YAWN AND SAID "IT MUST BE JUDGEMENT DAY"
BUT HEY.....
[chorus x 2]
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GOING TO DO SOMETHING
---------------------------------------
LEFT SEATTLE ON AN OVERNIGHT BUS
ONE CASE, A COAT AND A BACKSTAGE PASS
GONNA JOIN A ROADHOUSE BAND
I GOT THE CHORDS ON THE BACK OF MY HAND
I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING...
I TOOK A JOB AT A MILITARY BASE
THE WORK'S OK, BUT THE LOOK'S A DISGRACE
I TOOK A WALK WITH THE CLOTHES ON MY BACK
I CAUGHT A TRAIN AND I NEVER WENT BACK
'CAUSE I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
PICKED UP MY HEELS, AND I HEADED SOUTH
SLEEPING ON FLOORS, LIVING HAND TO MOUTH
MET THE MAN, GOT MY PASSPORT STAMPED
HE PUT ME ON A PLANE TO THE PROMISED LAND
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
ALL MY SORROWS,
I PACKED THEM IN AN OVERNIGHT BAG
ALL MY TOMORROWS,
I GOT THEM PLUGGED INTO A MARSHALL AMP
MOVE OVER ROVER, THIS KID'S TAKING OVER
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
[instrumental]
SO NOW I'M HERE IN LONDON TOWN
I MET SOME PEOPLE AND THEY SHOWED ME AROUND
I TOOK A WALK TO THE TOP OF A HILL
SHE DOESN'T LOVE ME, BUT I THINK THAT SHE WILL
'CAUSE I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING,
YES I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, RIGHT NOW
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-----------------------------
I WAS BUMPED, I WAS DUMPED
MY CIRCUITRY WAS BLOWN
DUSTED AND RUSTED
A DISCONNECTED TONE
[Chorus]
BUT HEY, HEY-HEY-HEY, THAT’S OK
BECAUSE I'M SWITCHED ON EVERY DAY
I WAS STATIC IN THE ATTIC
DISOWNED AND DISUSED
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
SURELY BLOWN A FUSE
[Chorus]
I WAS WRECKED AND BEDECKED
WITH A WIRE RIGHT ROUND MY HEAD
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
SURELY LEFT FOR DEAD
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
I WAS ABANDONED AND MANHANDLED
LEFT OUT OF THE LOOP
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
A SONG WITHOUT A HOOK
I WAS DROPPED, I WAS SO STOPPED
PARKED OUTSIDE THE ZONE
I WAS DUSTED AND RUSTED
BURIED LIKE A STONE
[Chorus]
Copyright Control 2006
BOUQUET OF WEEDS
-------------------------------
[chorus]
YOU GAVE ME A BOUQUET OF WEEDS
CULTIVATED FROM THE CHEAPEST OF SEEDS
NOW LOVE CAN BE CRUEL
BUT YOU WERE NO FOOL
MY BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF WEEDS
IT STARTED ON A SUMMER NIGHT
IN THE CITY OF A THOUSAND LIGHTS
YOU WENT HOME ON THE MORNING FLIGHT
SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE
STAYED WITH ME FOR A WHILE
BY THE AUTUMN WE HAD MADE OUR PLANS
THERE WAS TRUST AND SUCH A SWEET ROMANCE
WE HELD THE FUTURE IN OUR HANDS
BUT THEN IT WENT OFF TRACK
YOU SENT MY RECORD BACK!
[chorus]
[solo]
A WOMAN OF WEALTH AND TASTE
YOUR LIFE IS RUN WITH ORGANISED HASTE
YOUR BELIEFS ARE ALWAYS FIRMLY EMBRACED
BUT WHEN YOU STARTED TO BROOD
YOUR EMAIL WAS SO CRUDE
I COULDN’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU’D SAID
YOUR WORDS STILL RING IN MY HEAD
IT’S TIME TO PUT THIS STORY TO BED
I WON’T PRETEND IT DIDN’T HIT
I STILL LOVE YOU - JUST A LITTLE BIT
[chorus x 2]
Copyright Control 2006
PENNIES ON A PLATE
-------------------------------
I’VE BEEN WALKING ROUND TOWN WITH MY LACES UNDONE
I’VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A PLACE WHERE I CAN SIT OUT IN THE SUN
PEOPLE COME AND ASK ME FOR PENNIES ON A PLATE
“I NEED TO CATCH A BUS, CAN YOU SPARE SOME CHANGE, MATE?”
PEOPLE DRAWING PICTURES ON THE PAVEMENT AT MY FEET
BUSKERS ON THE SUBWAY TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE BEAT
THE KIDS ARE MILLING ROUND, AND THE PARKING METER’S JAMMED
AND EVERYONE YOU MEET SEEMS TO NEED A HELPING HAND
[chorus]
I’M LIVING OUT ON A HIGHWAY
I'M GROOVING TO THE FUNK
OH, IT’S ALL GOING MY WAY
IT’S SUCH A LOT OF JUNK
IT’S BEEN 24 HOURS SINCE I GOT OFF OF THAT PLANE
MY DEADLINE’S GETTING CLOSER, LIKE A LOCOMOTIVE TRAIN
IF I GOT TO GO AND LISTEN TO THAT DISCO TRACK AGAIN
I THINK I’LL GIVE UP ON THIS JOB, GO AND FIND A HOUSE IN SPAIN
MY ADRENALINE IS PUMPING LIKE THE WATER FROM A MAINS
THE POST IS PILING UP, THESE RECORDS THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME
I MISSED MY LAST APPOINTMENT, NOW THERE’S SOMEONE ON THE LINE
“COME AND SEE THIS BAND FROM BRISTOL, YOU WILL HAVE A ROCKING TIME.”
[chorus]
[solo]
[chorus]
MY KIDS ARE CAUSING HAVOC, GOT TO GET 'EM TO A GIG
THIS ONE GOES TO THAT ONE, THAT ONE GOES TO THIS
THE MONEY’S NOT AN ISSUE, IT’S THE DISAPPEARING TIME
IF YOU SEE A DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE THAT COULD BE ONE OF MINE
THEY’RE KILLING MICHAEL JACKSON, I HEARD IT ON THE NEWS
SOME IDIOT REPORTER, GIVING US HIS POINT OF VIEW
NOW SPRING IS IN THE AIR, IT'S TIME TO GET OUT OF THIS RUT
THE GRASS IS GROWING GREENER, I'LL NEED TO GET THAT BASTARD CUT
[chorus x 2]
Copyright Control 2006
JAMMED
------------
YOU PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT DOWN
AND THE WHEELS GO ROUND
BUT HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE
TO GET YOURSELF ACROSS THIS TOWN?
CAMERAS IN YOUR FACE
TOWN HALL'S ON YOUR CASE
IT'S A LUNATIC CHASE
TRYING TO GET YOURSELF AROUND THIS PLACE
[chorus]
BUT HOW HARD CAN IT BE TO MOVE THROUGH THIS LAND?
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE, IT SLIDES THROUGH YOUR HANDS
THE WATER KEEPS RISING, BUT THE RIVER'S BEEN DAMMED
WENT DOWN TO THE CROSSROADS - AND THEY'RE JAMMED
NOW THE TRAFFIC'S ALL STOPPED
AND THE EXITS ARE BLOCKED
MY PATIENCE IS SHOT
TRYING TO GET MYSELF TO SOMEPLACE I'M NOT
I'M POPPING LITTLE WHITE PILLS
REMEMBER BOREDOM KILLS
IF I DON'T GET OFF THIS ROAD
THIS RIG IS SURELY GOING TO EXPLODE
[chorus]
BABY, BABY, LET'S GO FOR A RIDE
GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING, LET'S GET OUT TONIGHT
NOW WE'RE CRUISING AT SPEED
MY INSPIRATION'S BEEN FREED
CITY LIMITS HAVE GONE
BABY, YOU AND I CAN KEEP MOVING ON
[CHORUS]
Copyright Control 2006
TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
------------------------------------------
SEE THE MOONLIGHT IN THE SKY
WATCH THE STAR GO FLASHING BY
MANY WORLDS HAVE COME AND GONE
STILL HE TRAVELS ON
AND HE KNOWS WHAT THE FUTURE BRINGS
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE CAN TAKE YOUR GIRL AWAY
TURN YOUR HAIR TO GREY
HE'LL WHISPER IN YOUR EAR
STEAL ANOTHER YEAR
AND HE KNOWS HOW TO PULL THE STRINGS
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE STARED STRAIGHT INTO THE MISTS
TOOK A TRIP BACK TO THE BLITZ
SAW THE WORLD BLOWN INTO BITS
HE'D LIKE TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE
AND FOR A WHILE HE'S ON YOUR SIDE
THEN YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
[instrumental]
MIGHTY EMPIRES TURN TO DUST
MILLIONAIRES GO BUST
HE DON'T CARE WHICH GOD YOU PRAISE
HE JUST GATHERS IN THE DAYS
AND HE KNOWS DEATH WILL HAVE ITS STING
BECAUSE TIME IS THE SIMPLEST THING
HE STARED STRAIGHT INTO THE MISTS
TOOK A TRIP BACK TO THE BLITZ
SAW THE WORLD BLOWN INTO BITS
HE'D LIKE TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE
AND FOR A WHILE HE'S ON YOUR SIDE
AND THEN YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
YOU FEEL THE EBBING OF THE TIDE
IT'S THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT
Copyright Control 2006
FAJITA HELL
-----------------
IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT
SOMEWHERE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO...
[instrumental x 2]
15 MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST
REACHED THE COAST AND THEN HEADED WEST
WENT OUT LOOKING FOR A TACO BELL
ENDED UP IN FAJITA HELL
SAT DOWN IN A WINDOW SEAT
ORDERED TEQUILA AND THAT SEASONED MEAT
DICED JALAPENOS WITH THE PEPPER JACK
GUACAMOLE, STIRRED IN SLOWLY
THE WAITER TOOK THE ORDERS DOWN
HE LEFT THAT TABLE WITH AN UGLY FROWN
THE MAITRE D' WAS STARING AT ME
THE BAND TUNED UP IN A SKELETON KEY
DIPPED MY TORTILLA IN THE SOUR CREAM,
WHEN I HEARD SUCH A TERRIBLE SCREAM
CHEF CAME RUNNING, EYES ABLAZE
CLEAVER RAISED, THE MAN WAS CRAZED
[instrumental]
I SAW 15 MEN, THEY TRIED TO BRING HIM DOWN
HE CUT THEM UP, AND THEN HE SPUN AROUND
"YOU WANT COJONES WITH YOUR SALSA SAUCE?"
I DECLINED. "IT TASTES JUST FINE!"
SO IF YOU'RE OUT ON A STORMY NIGHT
AND YOU SEE A CHEF, WELL THEN BE POLITE
TAKE GOOD CARE AND ORDER WELL
OR FIND YOURSELF IN FAJITA HELL
[instrumental x 2]
15 MEN ON A DEAD MAN'S CHEST
I SAW THEM ALL GET LAID TO REST
THEY TOLD THE CHEF THAT THEY WERE NOT IMPRESSED
OH WELL... FAJITA HELL!
Copyright Control 2006
LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
------------------------------
WE GOT X-RAY SPECS, SECURITY CHECKS
WE GOT CCTV, I'LL NEED TO SEE SOME ID
WE GOT SUSPECT BAGS, ELECTRONIC TAGS
WE GOT DELAYS ON THE GROUND, THE TUBE SYSTEM'S DOWN
I'VE LIVED IN LONDON TOWN AND IT ROCKS
SO IF THE JIHAD COMES, LET'S SEND IT BACK HOME IN A BOX
THE WORLD'S MOVED ON, YOU CAN'T TURN BACK THE CLOCKS
BUT - LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
I'M SICK OF ALL THIS HYSTERIA
AND EVERYBODY'S GOT A THEORY, 'CAUSE
LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
WE GOT SELL-BY DATES, ORGANIC CORNFLAKES
ALTERNATIVE QUACKS, BACTERIAL PLAQUE
MY BLOOD PRESSURE'S HIGH, GOT THE WRONG BMI
HOSPITAL STAY, MUST BE MRSA - UH-OH
I'VE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK, FOR A STROLL
AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF STUFF, I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A TEN FOOT POLE
YOU SHOULD KEEP YOURSELF CLEAN, BUT DON'T SWALLOW EVERYTHING WHOLE
BECAUSE - LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
I'D LIKE TO GO AND GET DELIRIOUS
BUT - I HAD A NOTE FROM MY SUPERIORS
AND LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
WELL YOU CAN READ THE WARNING SIGNS
AND LIVE A LIFE THAT'S PERFECTLY BENIGN
BUT YOU SHOULD TASTE THE GRAPE, DON'T LEAVE IT ON THE VINE
WELL WE GOT CLIMATE CHANGE, THE RIVER LOOKS STRANGE
THERE'S A HOLE IN THE NET, THE 3RD WORLD'S IN DEBT
IT'S A GLOBAL AFFAIR, SO PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR
AND IF IT'S ALL GOT TOO LARGE, THANK GOD BONO'S IN CHARGE
I'VE TRAVELLED ROUND THE WORLD, AND I'VE FOUND
THAT WHEN YOU'RE SITTING ON A PLANE, IT'S HARD TO KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND
SO YOU SHOULD TRY TO MAKE SENSE, BUT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS BE PROFOUND
BECAUSE, LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
EVERYBODY SEEMS SO DEVIOUS
IT'S REALLY NOT ALL THAT MYSTERIOUS
LIFE'S TOO SERIOUS
Copyright Control 2006
THE SONG MARCHES ON
------------------------------------
I HEARD A SONG ON THE RADIO
ON ONE OF THOSE SHOWS THAT EVERYBODY KNOWS
THE DJ SAID THE GUY WAS DEAD
THE SINGER MAY BE GONE BUT THE SONG MARCHES ON
[chorus]
LET'S HEAR IT ONE MORE TIME
THE RHYTHM AND THE RHYME
COME ON, LET'S ROLL, FROM EQUATOR TO THE POLE
AND SO THE SONG MARCHES ON
I SAW A BAND ON A TV SHOW
KID WEARING SHADES, SURELY GOT IT MADE
THEY SOLD THEIR SOUL FOR A VIDEO
BUT WHEN THE PICTURES HAVE ALL GONE THE SONG MARCHES ON
[chorus]
[solo]
TOOK MY GUITAR TO THE STUDIO
AND IF I MAKE IT THROUGH THIS YEAR, YOU'LL BE THE FIRST TO HEAR
GET MY GROUP ON THE RADIO
THE MONEY HAS ALL GONE BUT THE SONG MARCHES ON
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES
THE RHYTHM AND THE BLUES
COME ON, LET'S ROLL, FROM EQUATOR TO THE POLE
AND SO THE SONG MARCHES ON
LET OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT
LET'S RAISE A GLASS TO THE FUTURE
THE WORLD'S INSANE, IT'S AN OLD REFRAIN
BUT THE SONG IN YOUR HEART WON'T DESERT YOU
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DOWN WITH WHATEVER
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[chorus]
WELL I'M DOWN WITH WHATEVER
SUCK IT AND I'LL SEE
KEEP BOXING CLEVER
THAT'S MY PHILOSOPHY
I'M DOWN WITH WHATEVER
ALWAYS HEDGE MY BETS
NEVER SAY NEVER
HAVEN'T TRIPPED UP YET
SATURDAY NIGHT, MY GIRLFRIEND SAID TO ME
"SHALL WE GO OUT TO THE PICTURES OR STAY IN AND WATCH TV?"
I KICKED BACK MY CHAIR AND GLANCED UP FROM THE SCREEN
AND GAVE A LITTLE SIGH AND SAID "IT ALL SOUNDS GOOD TO ME"
[chorus]
I WALKED INTO THE OFFICE, MY BOSS WAS ON THE PHONE
MY DESK WAS PILED WITH PAPERS, AND THE SYSTEM HAD GONE DOWN
THE CUSTOMERS WERE QUEUING, IT WAS LOOKING KINDA FRAUGHT
SO I HANDED IN A SICK NOTE AND I WENT OUT FOR A WALK
[chorus]
[solo]
SO I WENT DOWN TO THE MARKET TO HANG OUT WITH THE GUYS
I WAS LOOKING FOR A T-SHIRT, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE MY SIZE
I BOUGHT SOME "CARTIER" AND A BOOTLEG DVD
THE GUY LOOKED KINDA SHIFTY, BUT IT'S ALL THE SAME TO ME
[chorus]
THE YEARS DRIFTED PAST, NOW I'M OLD AND GREY
I'M LYING IN THIS BED AND THE DOCTOR'S GONE AWAY
THE PRIEST SAID "BOY, WHAT YOU GOT TO SAY?"
I STIFLED BACK A YAWN AND SAID "IT MUST BE JUDGEMENT DAY"
BUT HEY.....
[chorus x 2]
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GOING TO DO SOMETHING
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LEFT SEATTLE ON AN OVERNIGHT BUS
ONE CASE, A COAT AND A BACKSTAGE PASS
GONNA JOIN A ROADHOUSE BAND
I GOT THE CHORDS ON THE BACK OF MY HAND
I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING...
I TOOK A JOB AT A MILITARY BASE
THE WORK'S OK, BUT THE LOOK'S A DISGRACE
I TOOK A WALK WITH THE CLOTHES ON MY BACK
I CAUGHT A TRAIN AND I NEVER WENT BACK
'CAUSE I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
PICKED UP MY HEELS, AND I HEADED SOUTH
SLEEPING ON FLOORS, LIVING HAND TO MOUTH
MET THE MAN, GOT MY PASSPORT STAMPED
HE PUT ME ON A PLANE TO THE PROMISED LAND
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
ALL MY SORROWS,
I PACKED THEM IN AN OVERNIGHT BAG
ALL MY TOMORROWS,
I GOT THEM PLUGGED INTO A MARSHALL AMP
MOVE OVER ROVER, THIS KID'S TAKING OVER
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, AT LAST
[instrumental]
SO NOW I'M HERE IN LONDON TOWN
I MET SOME PEOPLE AND THEY SHOWED ME AROUND
I TOOK A WALK TO THE TOP OF A HILL
SHE DOESN'T LOVE ME, BUT I THINK THAT SHE WILL
'CAUSE I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING,
YES I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING
AND I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, RIGHT NOW
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