This cake is half eaten
I don't remember a bite
My soul is badly beaten
and I can't remember the fight
Crawlin' with an open wound
Wipin' the mud from my eyes
Endless guilt is kickin' me
I'll never be free, ''cause
Chorus:
I live on a page that I can't read
I live in a cage of confusion
I live on a page that can't be turned
I live in a rage, everlasting
Everlasting
I'm slowly suffocating
Under a blanket of questions
Who am I, do I know me?
Am I a box of suggestions?
Well I don't know how this ends
These days we call life
Is there time to make amends?
Well no one knows, ''cause
(Chorus)
(Solo)
I've become, I've become delirious, ''cause
(Chorus)
I live on a page, I live in a cage, I live in a rage x2
Sometimes she slips into a comma
Nothin' there but the whites of her eyes
Sometimes she tries to brush her teeth
She's busy chasing invisible flies
Well, she's a waste of a perfectly good day
And I don't wanna hear
About the little green men in her backyard
And all the shit you can fear
I don't know where she goes
She's staring into space
REFRAIN:
I thought about it
And I don't get it
How could she forget all she had
I knew her when she knew the simple truth
And I knew her when she was tangerine
Some days she wears her junior prom dress
Heads straight for the grocery-store
Buys a razor and a bottle of pills
Then can't remember what she got them for
Well, she's a waste of a perfectly good time
And I don't wanna hear
About how being swallowed by the TV
Or being pulled through a mirror
I don't know where she goes
She's staring at the stars
-REFRAIN-
Someone with something to say
She'd never throw it all away
We were just startin' out on a dream,
young enough to believe
Everyone was on our side,
and no one would deceive
But sometimes the truth gets served on a knife,
you gotta stand up and fight
We turned to each other and kicked it in gear
To earn our rock 'n' roll right
Whoa-oh - in a world full of heartache,
jealousy wears a friendly face
Whoa-oh - we can hold on,
you can't keep a fast car out of the race
Chorus:
Give it all you got, rev it up, rev it up
Push it to the top, rev it up, rev it up
If anyone tries to hold you back,
don't let 'em run you off the track
Give it all you got, rev it up
Burnin' with the hope of the innocent,
ready to own tomorrow
We were gonna set the nights on fire
but doubt pierced like an arrow
Whoa-oh - when no one's in your corner
Dig down deep and you'll find your pride
Whoa-oh - floor it all the way,
what's behind the wheel can't be denied
chorus
Every fighter takes a fall,
but don't give up tryin'
Sometimes you fly, sometimes you crawl,
one step at a time
(Solo)
Whooh-oh - Hold on tighter,
when the ride gets a little rough
Don't give in, don't give up
chorus -
They called him crazy on the streets, young and angry, one bad seed
He wore the colors of his call, he'd be the baddest of them all
Shoot out came down in a police raid
By a Smith & Wesson .38 at 17 he met his fate
Chorus:
Fallen hero, what were you trying to prove?
Fallen hero, all you got was front page news
It's too late, tough break, read your epitaph
Fallen hero, how many others will follow in your path?
He had a lady, now she cries alone
It would come to this, she's always known
She remembers how he used to say, there ain't no future anyway
Sirens echo in the night, now his name is the battle cry
Of another boy who lives to die
chorus
And so the story lives on of how his glory was won
And no lesson ever learned of the tragedies to come
(Solo)
Sirens echo in the night, now his name is the battle cry
Of another boy who lives to die
chorus repeats out...
Suckin' up, suckin' up to hypocrites
Sums up my days
Movin' up, backin' up
I'm like a monkey in a maze
I think a lot but then I don't remember anything
Nobody hears
And I don't even know how I got here
Here in this gray abys
Does anybody really have a chance
Refrain:
I am just a volunteer
I am not an entity
And it amazes me to tears
Alone in your machine
I'm not some faceless pawn
That you can tread upon(3rd chorus: trample on)
No more tears, alone in your machine
Cleanin' up, pickin' up your messes
Is how I survive
You pull the lever to get me started
You keep me running till I don't remember anything
'Cause I am expandable
I'm sick of livin' like today's tomorrow
And I wanna step outside
Right into never never land
I can tell your love's the kind that'll burn me alive
Cause the way you dance, has set the place on fire
Everybody's watching, you've got 'em mesmerised
You ain't gonna go home alone tonight
All around the world
Lovers have come and gone
All around the world
Whether it's right or wrong
You better get ready, get ready to give it away tonight
You better get ready to give it away
Can't you tell the night is full of mystery
I can see desire burning in your eyes
I know something dangerous is close to me
Someone wild is screaming in the night
All around the world
Lovers are playing games
All around the world
It's driving me insane
You better get ready, get ready to give it away tonight
You better get ready to give it away tonight
You better get ready to give it away
All night, alright, hold tight
Alright, all night, alright
(Solo)
All around the world
Lovers are playing games
All around the world
It's driving me insane
You better get ready, get ready to give it away tonight (x2)
You better get ready to give it away tonight (x2)
Get ready to give it away
You're in the corner, turning your back, you're runnin' away again
The more I give you, the less that you take, tell me, where is it gonna end?
Whoah-oh - I can see you've felt some pain
Whoah-oh - I know you've been hurt before
Whoah-oh - But I swear you won't get hurt no more - tell me
Chorus:
How much love is it gonna take, to prove I'm not another heartache
Till you begin to let your heart give in, how much love is it gonna take
I'm reachin' for you, gettin' so close, but you're always a step away
I wanna touch you 'n give my love, what is it gonna take
Whoah-oh - I can see it in your eyes
Whoah-oh - that you want to let me in
Whoah-oh - But you're scared that you'll get hurt again - tell me
chorus
I've been searchin' for an answer, oooh tell me what it's gonna be
(Solo)
chorus repeats out...
Watch out!
Have you heard the word on the street today
We're packin' out, it ain't your way, your way
Roll out the carpet, and kneel onto the ground
Shut off the party 'cos we're coming 'round
Step into the fire, we're here to stray for you
We're taking you higher, that's what we're paid to do
Chorus:
Hell raisers, from town to town, hell raisers never let you down
Hell raisers, steppin' out, hell raisers, let there be no doubt (no)
New York to London, Paris to L.A.
Rollin' thunder, 'cos storm is on the way - get ready
Pressure risin' as the last's goin' down
Pretty seats, we've come to rock this town
Step into the fire, we're here to stray for you
We're taking you higher, that's what we're paid to do
chorus
(Solo)
Have you heard the word on the street today
We're packin' out, it ain't your way
Hell raisers, from town to town, hell raisers never let you down
Hell raisers, let there be no doubt
Hard 16!
Daddy didn't care, mama wasn't there, Jenny slammed the door to her heart
Packed a suitcase of anger, no one tried to save her
She headed for the city that shines in the dark
But the lights fade away, when you're young on the streets, without a friend
Jenny learned to survive, put a price on the nights that never end
She's hard 16, soft to the touch, but she's seen too much
She's hard 16, will her soul run dry by 17?
The face of innocence doesn't stand a chance
Between the losers, the takers, the lost
So Jenny never cried, locked her pain inside
She's trapped in a time bomb ready to blow
There will come a day when the mirror reveals a total stranger
Another lonely runaway in a living hell
She's turning hard 16, soft to the touch, but she's seen too much
She's hard 16, will her soul run dry
Jenny, please come home - please come home
You've got so much to give, so much life to live, so come home
(Solo)
She's hard 16, soft to the touch, but she's seen too much
She's hard 16, will her soul run dry - 16!
Hard 16, soft to the touch, but she's seen too much
Hard 16, will her soul run dry
Hard 16 - her daddy didn't care, her mama wasn't there
Hard 16, will her soul run dry
Hard 16, soft to the touch, but she's seen too much
Hard 16, will her soul run dry by 17?
Got an angel on the left hand and a devil on the right
She's gonna raise a little hell up in heaven tonight
She likes the lightning run, but she never gets burned
She's got to be the center of attention, and she's never gonna learn
She's drivin' daddy's brand new car, she's usin' mama's master charm
She acts so nonchalant, but the girl gets everything she wants
Livin' a charmed life, everything's workin' out right
Livin' a charmed life, (you know) everything's workin' out right
You know she's livin', lovin', lovin', livin' - yeah yeah
Watch her come around at midnight, flying high up in the moon
She don't care about tomorrow, 'cos she was born with a silver spoon
Everything she's got gets the boys at heart
And she's got to be the center of attention, oh the girl can't stop
She's drivin' daddy's brand new car, she's usin' mama's master charm
She acts so nonchalant, but the girl gets everything she wants
- she lives a charmed life, yes she does
She got her daddy's brand new car, she's got her mama's master charm
She acts so nonchalant, but the girl gets everything she wants
There you go, walking away like you did before
But I know, I know you'll be back, back for more
And the game, the game will go on as it was
Nothing's changed, we'll know when we're closer to love
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
Can't you see that there are no victims, just volunteers
We won't change, we won't change until we face our fears
We're alone, even though we are together right now
Love remains, just out of reach somehow
Aren't we desperate, aren't we afraid
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Aren't we desperate
I know we can make it, take up that look into my eyes
We'll take the future for you and I, yeah!
(Solo)
Are we so desperate, oh are we afraid
We're just two lost and lonely people, scared to be alone again
Are we so desperate, aren't we afraid
Desperate
It was earlier tonight, you didn't wanna be alone
So you put on your best jeans, you picked up your phone
Then you called every club you knew, to find out what's going on
As you slipped in your car, the feeling came on strong
You had to go cruisin' (cruisin'), you had to go cruisin' into wild times
Cruisin' (cruisin'), gonna ride out to the red light
You drove off in your fancy little car, you started headin' for the joy
And you got that feeling again that tonight could be so much more
You walked in looking for someone, for something to share
When you walked in, I was already there
Cruisin' (cruisin'), cruisin' into wild times
I was cruisin' (cruisin'), gonna ride out to the red light
Can't you go any faster? - That's better
I think it's time, yeah it's time we broke the ice
You know that this sort of thing, it did already happen twice
I wanna rock, I wanna roll, I wanna eat into your soul
Just push into the litter, whenever you lose control
Let's go cruisin' (cruisin'), I wanna go cruisin' into wild times
Well, he was a bore and she needed more
And so she took a train
to the coast of Maine
And she dove right in
It took a while to notice
That she was gone for good
Now everyday he takes sometime to play
And he's better man
CHORUS:
I'm floating away in this air balloon
I thought if you came
That we could chase the moon
Imagine if you can, if you can
We're floating away, we're floating away
I saw an old man in Texas
He was singing songs out in the street
During the second song
He moved his mouth a little wrong
And his teeth fell out
Then he says to me:
"Don't you hate it when that happens?"
I said, "I really wouldn't know"
He said, "Sooner or laterit falls apart
And maybe sooner than you think"
CHORUS
In my airballoon
One revolution turning around, grace under pressure, but don't make a sound
Our house is divided, but together we stand
One constitution goin' hand to hand
Here's to you, red and yellow, black and white
Once the daylight turned to night
We're not as bold as we may seem, we're looking for the American dream
Yes, American dream
Some people hiding, they do underground, sex as an issue in every dead town
Trading in secrets and dealing in lies
Living is easy when you close your eyes
Chorus:
Here's to you, red and yellow, black and white
Join the daylight, return to night
We're not as bold as we may seem, we're looking for the American dream
(Solo)
chorus - looking for the American dream, yeah
Looking for the American dream, the American dream
And we're not as bold as we may seem, American dream
We're looking for the American dream... (to fade)
You don't need a special invitation to come to the blow-out party of a nation
The big one's been set up for tonight
Wreak a little havoc till the place is a sight
No more reason to be pleasin', rocket blast, rock it down, rock on 10
Tomorrow might never come again
Chorus:
Let's have a wrecking ball - really tear it up
Let's have a wrecking ball - a little rough and tough
This is it - last call - let's raise hell until the walls fall
Let's have a wrecking ball
Abandon all morality, anything goes, got nothin' to lose but your sanity
The finger's on the button, this is your last ride
It's an "E" ticket with the devil by your side
Missiles burning, sky is turning, grab it up, rip it hard, take a bite
You might not see the morning light
chorus
(Solo)
chorus repeats 4x...
I was pretending it was easy alone
I built a fortress to keep out the unknown
Surrounded myself with walls of rejection
Trapped in the dungeon for my protection
Your smile came shinin' through, so pure I knew
Chorus:
Not a minute too soon, your love came through for me
You are the water in my desert
Not a minute too soon, your love got through to me
You rescued me just in the nick of time
Time after time I threw my heart away, my faith was fading fast day after day
I had enough of giving in
I couldn't lay down my pride so love just pushed me aside
Your kisses washed away my thirst, every touch felt like the first
chorus
In this angry world, I thought loneliness would shelter me
My broken spirit cried in vain, till you set me free
(Solo)
Your kisses washed away my thirst, every touch feels just like the first
chorus repeats out...
You caught my eye and I will never be the same
I'm ready, I'm willing, I'm anxious to know your name
Could you be tempted to give me a chance
And a few other things I need to know: do you love and leave 'em?
When you got them believin' that you'll never go
Chorus:
Oh you, you keep me waiting, waiting for you
Anticipating, what can I do
You keep me waiting, I never knew that I'd still be waiting
I wish you'd realize when we can convide
Ah tell me, please tell me, you wanna know what's really here inside
Is it love there in your eyes, or is it just a lie
chorus - waiting for you
(Solo)
I see lyin' in your eyes, and now I realize that
You, you keep me waiting, waiting for you
Anticipating, think we're all through
You kept me waiting, I never knew that I'd still be waiting
You, you keep me waiting, anticipating
You kept me waiting, waiting for you
Pretty people, pretty cars, livin' in the lap of luxury
But this precious fantasy seems so close when it's so far from me, yeah, yeah
Tell me where to get in line
Show me how to change my luck this time
Chorus:
People turn their backs on you, on the streets in paradise
When you're not the chosen few, it's hot as hell and cold as ice
Every day's another fight, livin' on the streets in paradise
All that glitters isn't gold, promises and dreams can get so old
I know what this game's about, people chew you up and spit you out
I need some kind of a sign, can't seem to get into this dream of mine
chorus
There aint no sacrifice that I won't make, I'll pay the price
Oh no, I won't think twice, nothing comes cheap in paradise
(Solo)
Tell me where to get in line
I can't seem to get into this dream of mine
chorus repeats 2x...
The scene is set, we play the parts
Boy meets girl, better shelter our hearts
We trace the steps that a thousand lovers have danced before
Without a sound, we're face to face, and every breath is suspended in space
Every moment we're together just leaves us wanting more
Holding back tonight, afraid of tomorrow
We both know something's got to give
Gotta make it soul to soul, so come a little closer
Chorus:
We're only a heart beat away, from laying it all on the line
We're only a heart beat away, it's just a matter of time
So tell me that you need me, an' I'll come runnin', baby can't you see
We're only a heart beat away
It's in the air, it's in our eyes, burning through every cool disguise
And pretending that we don't care pushes us closer to each other's fire
It's too late to break the spell that encircles us
The chains of destiny are strong, stronger than both of us
Come on, let's surrender
chorus
Been too scared of taking a fall, just a heart beat away from giving our all
It's only love, only love
(Solo)
Holding back tonight, afraid of tomorrow
We both know something's got to give
Gotta make it soul to soul, come on, let's surrender
chorus repeats out
I'll tell ya that I love you, if it makes everything alright
I just wanna hold you, I've got something to prove tonight
I'm tired of the telephone, can't you give me one night alone
I'm staring at your picture, I realize what you mean to me
Every single moment is burning deep in my memory
It doesn't matter what they say, our love's too good to throw it away
All we need is
One night alone - just you and me, won't you give me
One night alone - 'cos that's all I need
One night alone - you lovin' me
I wanna feel your heart beat in the darkness next to mine
I need to feel your heartbeat to know our love's still alive
The power of your tender touch, you know I waited long, long enough, for just
One night alone - that's how it should be, all we need is
One night alone - just you and me
One night alone - you lovin' me, can't you give me
One night, one night
This isn't the way two lovers live
This isn't the dream I wanna be living in, no no no
I'm tired of this telephone, can't you give me one night alone
One night alone - just you and me, all we need is
One night alone - that's how it should be
One night alone - you lovin' me, all we need is
Only a fool believes it's better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all
So I don't wanna take that fall, it's a long, long, long way down
I'm hurt, love struck me down again, enticed me in and pulled the pin
Blew my tender heart sky high
Now in my pain, I'm asking why as I'm crying
Should I give it my last try or say goodbye
Chorus:
Love is a killer, a homicidal fiend
Love is a killer, it'll be the death of me
I got a target on my back for a cupid dressed in black
Love is a killer, it's killing me
Love, so sweetly beckoning I've seen your face, called your name
I tasted tears you cried
Lived in shadows in my mind, frozen here in time, don't leave me here to die
chorus
(Solo)
You fascinate and yet frustrate, demand so much of me, yeah
I've had enough, it's tearing me up inside
Cross my heart, hope to survive
You got a smoking gun, well don't shoot me love, no!
You're a - chorus
Love is a killer, no, love is a killer, no no
I got a target on my back for a cupid dressed in black
Love is a killer, it's killing me
It would be so easy, it would be so nice
If we could solve all our problems, solve 'em overnight
Everything would be so good, if everything went right
Oh baby you're just living in a fairy tale world
Thinkin' that love don't take alot of work
You think it's all rainbows and not any rain, but it doesn't work that way
Chorus:
It wouldn't be love, if it didn't hurt a little now, baby
And it wouldn't be love, if you didn't have to cry sometimes
I know sometimes it ain't easy and sometimes it gets rough
But if it was any different baby, then it wouldn't be love
It wouldn't be love
So you just wanna walk out when the times get tough
If all you'll take are the good times, that's not good enough
Maybe you should come back yeah, when you're all grown up
Oh baby, you're just living in a fairy tale world
Thinkin' that love don't take alot of work
You think it's all rainbows and not any rain, gotta be some rainy days
chorus
Baby, you're just living in a fairy tale world
Thinkin' that love don't take alot of work
If you think it's all rainbows and not any rain, it doesn't work that way
(Solo)
It's a fight sometimes
It would be so easy, it would be so nice
If we could solve our problems, solve them overnight, but...
chorus repeats 2x
It wouldn't be love (repeats out)
Always trust in dreams
Even if it seems like such a losing cause
Feel what you believe
Don’t be persuaded by those whose lives are lost
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
The simple words I have to say
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
Escape the night and into day
Always trust your feelings
Every day gets brighter and lights the fire, I know
Kneel and you’ll believe it
And if it takes firelight to find happiness, then it’s so
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
The simple words I have to say
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
Escape the night and into day
[Guitar solo] + [La Chance’s build-up]
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
The simple words I have to say
And if your dreams feel like they’re coming to an end
Escape the night and into day
On the edge of a broken heart by Vixen
I don't believe I could of been so blind
but love is strange
I thought about it for a long long time
but the truth remains
I don't need another lonely night
to dry my tears
The answer's plain and it's black and white
and I can see the picture very clear
CHORUS:
I've been living on the edge of a broken heart
I don't wanna fall I don't wanna crawl
I've been living on the edge of a broken heart
don't you wonder why
I've gotta say goodbye
It isn't like you never had the chance
to change your tune
did you think that I'm a dime a dance
well the dance is through
I've been doing things your way for way too long
well baby that's over (baby that's over)
it won't be easy but I've got to be strong
and if I wanna cry I don't need your shoulder
CHORUS
I'll find someone else who's nothing like you
two can play the game as well
and you're gonna be sorry baby
when it's over
GUITAR SOLO
I've been doing things your way to long
well baby that's over (baby that's over)
it won't be easy but I've got to be strong
and if I wanna cry I don't need your shoulder
You're always on the edge, but you can never find a thrill
Fame and fortune's left you hungry still
You win young innocence with sly seduction
Indulgence paves the road to your destruction
What do you believe in and why do they believe in you?
Chorus:
You got a bad reputation, you're a wild sensation
Your ego's on the front line and your pride's on stage
You got a bad reputation with no hesitation
Will you take the young ones with you on your way down to the grave?
You're walking a thin line, but you take no advice
You got all the answers, you don't need no compromise
You sure convinced us all that you're a world class sinner
You're running in a race, where there's never any winners
What do you believe in and what do people see in you?
chorus
Ain't nothing new about what you're going through, no
It's the same old theme, of the bad boy scene
You're in control, but your hands aren't on the wheel
I bet we'll see you at the crossroads trying to make a deal!
But that ain't no deal, it's a long way down
(Solo)
chorus repeats out...
Our conversation ends too soon, you grab your coat and leave the room
My heart dissolves onto the floor, our world divides, we don't talk anymore
And I still remember when we first met, it was on a night like this
The moon was shining for you and me
When I stood alone, I'd be betrayed by your kiss
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
Love made me cry out your name
So what's so good about love when it hurts you this way
Cold lurking nights, in the days there were tears
They held us captive, and chained to our fears
Is this the dream you've been searching for
Is this the love that I don't want anymore
Somewhere in a scene you were holding me, we both never fade
It was Saturday night and I was feeling alright, I had nothing to lose
I threw the top down, then pulled into town, I had no time for the blues
When I pulled up and they were plugging it in, I was looking to find a seat
I met this guy, had a look in his eye, I swear he was saying to me
I want you to rock me, roll me, you won't get lonely
Come on and rock me, roll me, you oughta get to know me
When he grabbed his coat, he slipped me a note
It said, what are we waiting for?
Well guy, I'm sorry that we fooled around, I was looking for something more
Oh and he was shy, saying goodbye, he said "I really will give you a call"
Do I have to explain you're driving me insane
I'll tell you what I want you to do
I want you to rock me, roll me, learn to control me
Rock me, roll me, you really oughta get to know me
Come on rock me, roll me, I'm feeling kinda lonely
I want you to rock me, roll me, quit talking and show me
(rock me)
Now it's your turn
I'm gonna rock you, roll you, do all the things I told you
I'm gonna rock you, roll you, sit down and I'll show you
(Rock me, roll me, rock me, roll me) - I want you to rock me
One look and I saw what I wanted to see, you know that you
Wrapped my heart around your finger so easily, yeah
With your centerfold body going through the moves
Why did I keep wasting the truth for you, tonight
I won't be cryin', cryin', when I think about you, 'cos I opened my eyes
And I won't be cryin', cryin', 'cos those days are gone, gone
Someone twisted you, so you gave it to me, yeah you gave it to me good
You're a nightmare everywhere, disguised as a dream
Well I got lost, wandering through the darkness in your maze of lies
Your trapdoor-way right into my insides, but tonight
I won't be cryin', cryin', when I think about you, 'cos I opened my eyes
And I won't be cryin', cryin'
What happened to you
It looks like you've seen a ghost
Looks like you bit your lip clear through
What happened to the friend I used to know
The gentle soul that I once knew
Are you a hero or are you a fiend
You've washed your hands
But they're still so unclean
And all those bar room brawls in Canada
I watched your pupils dilate
You never lifted a hand to anyone
What was this thing that changed your fate
As in beginning, is so in the end
Have you lost sight of yourself my friend
You said you never wanted to kill a man
You said they'd never make you fight
You said you never wanted to kill a man
The way you did tonight
You never lifted a hand to anyone
I'd like to hang you from a tree
Then make you watch what you don't wanna see
Find out what's really in your mind
Well, are you that twisted and unkind?
REFRAIN:
Shut up, shut up, words pound my head
Shut up and get off my TV set
Shut up, shut up, why aren't you dead?
Why aren't you hangin' from a tree?
I'd like to make you sit and spin
Until the lies eat through your skin
But there's no compassion in your soul
Remorse is only for yourself
-REFRAIN-
Little man with big ambition
Arrogant by self admission
I just wish the world
Could find a way to make you shut up
I pretend it doesn't matter
to avoid the hell I'd catch
Deception hidden, in time,
can spark a fiery match
Once again I'm fooled
by someone that I trusted
Broken so many times
I say I'm fixed but I'm still busted
Deep inside I muss carry
All the things I feel
This pattern strains with
every word but we will never change it
I would rather die unheard
than speak my my mind
and take the hit
Trusting is too dangerous
I'm like the tin man rusted
Broken so many times
I say I'm fixed but I'm still busted
Deep inside I muss carry
All the things I feel
[REFRAIN:]
I'm a little angry
I may smile
But I'm a little angry
True love makes the world
go round and round
And what you don't know
won't hurt you (so they say)
But what about the little things
(that eat away)
That poison all your pretty thoughts
and darken all your days
All the things I feel
[Chorus:]
Life's too short to live too fast
Live & Learn
The future won't be like the past
Live & Learn
My momma told me there were better things to do
Than wonder wildly what I was to those like you
I spent a lifetime wondering what you think of me
It's never too late now I'm ready to break free
Wanna learn from my mistakes
The lessons often come too slow
A little trust is all it takes
To let it go
[Chorus]
You're not good for my health it's been true all along
I just can't help myself I need to carry on
This fire in my heart is making my head burn
I got a straight start but it's not too late to turn
Two steps forward one step back
The lessons often come too slow
Sometimes it's best to jump the track
And let it go
Have you ever wished for
Your veryown love song
Have you ever wondered
How you'd make it all alone
This is my love song to myself
Do you feel alright
Are you shinin' your light
Can we make it right
'Cause I feel it tonight
When you think it's over
You can't possibly go on
Sometimes sing it softly
Sometimes scream it loud and strong
This is my love song to myself
[CHORUS]
Sayin' what you're doin'
Doin' what you're lovin'
Lovin' everybody, everybody lovin' you
You forget to love yourself
Blame it on another
Blame it on your mother
Blame it on a friend
I wanna drive you home
I wanna capture you the way you capture me
Sometimes
And I drive too fast
'cos I might as well be dead
And I wish, I wish that you were, too
Only sometimes
I try to turn these overhelming feelings into hate
Everytime I draw the line my hand begins to shake
Refrain:
So, why do I, why do I stay
You are the only face I see, you alone
I don't want you to see that
You are the only air I can breath, you alone
I talk to myself a lot
Making sure I'm still here
You manage to steal every little piece of me, sometimes
I just fall from the sky into all that is you
Funny thing that I can feel the sting
Before I hit the ground
My anger wants to sing but never seems to find a voice
You seem to have a knack for leaving me without a choice
Why can't we just skip to the good part
Why do we play these silly games
To get to the heart of the matter that's in our hearts
We go round and round again and again
By the time you come around
I'll be tired of being kept down
I don't trust you but I love you
I don't trust you but I love you
And I'm in the game … anyway
When will you see how right we are
Where will I be when that light shines
And gives you sight of what you were too blind to see
The soul you could have saved was mine
By the time you notice me
I'll be too far off to see
I'm the one that you'll think of
When you want to know true love
[Chorus]
It all stays the same … anyway
I wanted to believe you
I'm the one that you'll think of
When you want to know true love
[Chorus]
I'll never stay … anyway
Never gonna trust you but I'll always love you, always
Your eyes are wide open
But you can't keep your mouth shut
Every stranger's look
Like a cheap shot to the gut
You've been climbing up that ladder
Every rung is getting worse
Everyone thinks you're so
blessed but you feel cursed
You think you want it
So you try and get it
And when you got it
You don't want it anymore
You wake up every morning
Five nineteen a.m.
A man about the town Déjà vu again
Today it will be different
The only way to play
Is to break the rules if they get in the way
I try...not to...falter
I try...not to...let you down
I try...not to...argue
I try...not to...fight with you
Try try...not to...notice
I try...not to...speak aloud
But every time that you go crazy
Knock me down you call me lazy
I try...make you...want me
I try...make you...feel so good
Try try...make you...happy
I try...make you...love me back
But every time I make you smile
You give an inch then take a mile
It makes me crazy like you
(I will get to you)
And I can't figure out what to do
But every time that you pretend to love me
You want to keep yourself so far above me
It makes me crazy like you
(I will get to you)
All this pain that you put me through
(No more pain from you)
It makes me crazy...
I try...not to...love you
I try...not to...let you go
Try try...not to...feel it
When all is you then all is good
I reach for tomorrow
While your secrets wander into lies
And all your grace is falling out of sight
Pre-chorus :
I know you know
That when I look at you
I can't save myself
Chorus :
I give you peace and tranquility
You make me doubt your sincerity
But I'll hang around to be your clown
That you can push around
Well I'll be your clown
Eloquence is hard to find
You remain protected
You criticize and apologize endlessly
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
I'll be your clown
(Solo)
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
I'll be your clown
I've gotta fill this space inside my head
Where the earth comes creepin' in
So I'll feel no need for the cleansin'
Don't wanna need you running through me again
Retrograde emotion leaves me
One step behind
I think that I
I'd do well in a padded cell
Don't wanna hurt myself but
Chorus:
I can't control myself with you
I can't build a wall high enough to
Keep me from crashing into you
You come to unravel me and leave me, (lifeless)
While idle strays enjoy the feast
I'm looking for deliverance
Is this my own hell or is it yours?
Can angels tell the difference anymore?
Pre-chorus 2:
I'm chillin' in this hot bed of
Paranoia and fear
I think that I'm dead if I do
And I'm dead if I don't
I wanna kick it but
(Chorus)
(Solo)
(Pre-chorus 2)
(Chorus)
I can't control myself with you
It was earlier tonight, you didn't wanna be alone
Then you called every club you knew, to find out what's going on
So you put on your best jeans, you picked up your phone
As you slipped in your car, the feeling came on strong
You had to go cruisin' (cruisin'), you had to go cruisin' into wild times
Cruisin' (cruisin'), gonna ride out to the red light
You walked in looking for someone, for something to share
You drove off in your fancy little car, you started headin' for the joy
And you got that feeling again that tonight could be so much more
When you walked in, I was already there
Cruisin' (cruisin'), cruisin' into wild times
I was cruisin' (cruisin'), gonna ride out to the red light
Can't you go any faster? - That's better
(Solo)
I wanna rock, I wanna roll, I wanna eat into your soul
I think it's time, yeah it's time we broke the ice
Just push into the litter, whenever you lose control
You know that this sort of thing, it did already happen twice
Let's go cruisin' (cruisin'), gonna ride it out to the red light
Let's go cruisin' (cruisin'), I wanna go cruisin' into wild times
I can't help but tell you how I'm feeling today
And I know there's a chance it might push you away
Well I'm fighting every urge to give you
Every little piece of myself
I can feel your need
I wanna be your sponge
I wanna kiss you again, but I don't
CHORUS:
You said you'd never say never
I know you remember
Now you're saying never
And I'm lost forever
When I'm not in control I just feel like a jerk
You made me lose myself
This doesn't happen to me
This thing is all your fault
CHORUS
You shouldn't have taken me there
Why'd you do it?
Oh, why'd you do it?
Why?
CHORUS
Why must I be like someone else?
Why can't I just be myself?
If I should change who would it please?
Tell me the truth, is this all there is?
When I die will anybody care?
Well don't tell me how to feel
and don't tell me what's not real
''cause I am just me
Chorus:
And I'm gonna let myself bleed
So get out of my way
I'm gonna let myself fear, let it live
''cause this is my pain
''cause this is my pain
You tell me that I should believe
These things just take some time
Well I believe that you should leave
You just don't understand
Well it sucks to me
I don't need your condescending sympathy
Don't tell me how to feel
and don't tell me what's not real
''cause I am just me
(Chorus)
You're never gonna get inside of my head
I never really cared about the things that you said
You're never gonna have a place in my world
''cause you don't get it, you just don't get it, oh no
(Solo)
Fumblin' for a sign, searchin' for ways to find
Answers that slip from me, visibility
Wish that I could see
Somewhere inside my head, something that someone said
Whispers of mystery – my intuition speaks to me
I listen carefully
I hear a little voice
I hear a little voice
Huntin' for evidence, matter of self defense
Lookin' for clues and then it all becomes clear
I just need to hear
Asking your whereabouts, figuring it all out
Why am I wondering – why do I question myself?
Because there's no one else (there's someone else)
I hear a little voice
Callin' to me, callin' out
Cryin' out my name
Tells me everything
I refuse to see
Love may be blind but
it hears so clearly
I hear a little voice
It always sounds the same
Callin' to me, callin' out
You're looking good in your new suit
Tailor made from head to foot
Laptop always on, you got it goin' on
All the girls think that you're so cute
Honey, I can't be bought
I'm not the girl that you thought
I know what money can do
But I still won't be loving you
Emailing me with poetry
You brag about your humility
IPod always on, you got it going on
Like TV reality
Yeah, you act so cool
But I know underneath it all
You're just unsecure - who needs that?
You ain't ever gonna get me now
So give it up
Take a number
I don't need you here to set me up
I don't wanna hold your hand
I know what you're doin, I see it all too clear
I only taste the same thing, when i kiss away your tears
you really had me goin, wishin on a star
the black holes that surround you, are heavier by far
i believed in your confusion, you were so completely torn
it must've been that yesterday, was the day that i was born
there's not much to examine, there's nothing left to hide
you really can be serious, if ya have to ask me why
i say good-byyyeeeiiii
(Chorus)
'cause i am barely breathin, and i can't find the air
don't know who i'm kiddin, imaginin you'll care
and i could stand here waiting, a fool, for another day
i don't suppose it's worth the price, it's worth the price, the price that i would paaaay
and everyone keeps askin, whats it all about
I used to be so certain, now I can't figure out
what is this attraction, I only feel the pain
there's nothing left to reason, and only you to blame
will it ever chaaaange
'cause i am barely breathin, and i can't find the air
don't know who i'm kiddin, imaginin you'll care
and i could stand here waitin, a fool, for another day
i don't suppose it's worth the price, it's worth the price, the price that i would paaay, but i'm thinking it over anywaaaay, i'm thinking it over anywayyyy yeah ahhhhh
i've come to find, i may never know
if a changing mind, is a friend or foe
i rise above, i sink below
every time, you come and go
please don't, come and gooooo
'cause i am barely breathin, and i can't find the air
don't know who i'm kiddin, imaginin you'll care
and i could stand here waitin, a fool, for another day
i don't suppose it's worth the price, it's worth the price, the price that i would paaayy, but i'm thinking it over anywaaaaay, i'm thinking it over anywayyyy yeahhhh ahhhh
You caught my eye and I will never be the same
I'm ready, I'm willing, I'm anxious to know your name
Could you be tempted to give me a chance
And a few other things I need to know: do you love and leave 'em?
When you got them believin' that you'll never go
Chorus:
Oh you, you keep me waiting, waiting for you
Anticipating, what can I do
You keep me waiting, I never knew that I'd still be waiting
I wish you'd realize when we can convide
Ah tell me, please tell me, you wanna know what's really here inside
Is it love there in your eyes, or is it just a lie
chorus - waiting for you
(Solo)
I see lyin' in your eyes, and now I realize that
You, you keep me waiting, waiting for you
Anticipating, think we're all through
You kept me waiting, I never knew that I'd still be waiting
You, you keep me waiting, anticipating
Our conversation ends too soon
You grab your coat and leave the room
My heart dissolves on to the floor
Our world divides, we don't talk anymore
And I still remember when we first met
It was on a night like this
The moon was shining for you and me
When I stood alone I'd be betrayed by your kiss
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
Love made me cry out your name
So what's so good about love when it hurts you this way
Cold lurking nights, in the days there were tears
They held us captive and chained to our fears
Is this the dream you've been searching for
Is this the love that I don't want anymore
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
Love made me cry out your name
So what's so good about love when it hurts you this way
Somewhere in a scene you were holding me
We both never fade
But the hope it sounds on the battleground
Nothing's gonna change
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
Love made me cry out your name
So what's so good about love when it hurts you this way
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
Love made me cry out your name
Love made me hold
Love made me blind to the truth
Love made me crawl, I should've stood up to you
