Song Lyrics

[Johnathan Colourfield]

Well.. i guess i should put another few songs up here

 

My favourite song atm

 

Opening - A New World - Songs For A New World by Jason Robert Browne

 

A new world calls across the ocean

A new world calls across the sky

A new world whispers in the shadows

Time to fly, time to fly

 

It's about one moment

The moment before it all becomes clear

And in that one moment

You start to believe there's nothing to fear

It's about one second

And just when you're on the verge of success

The sky starts to change

And the wind starts to blow

And you're suddenly a stranger

There's no explaining where you stand

And you didn't know

That you sometimes have to go

 

[FairyTaleSkies]

I have two...

 

First, This Used To Be My Playground - Madonna

 

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

 

Don't look back

Keep your head held high

Don't ask them why

Because life is short

And before you know

You're feeling old

And your heart is breaking

Don't hold on to the past

Well that's too much to ask

 

[chorus]

Live and learn

Well the years they flew

And we never knew

We were foolish then

We would never tire

And that little fire

Is still alive in me

It will never go away

Can't say goodbye to yesterday (can't say goodbye)

 

[chorus]

 

No regrets

But I wish that you

Were here with me

Well then there's hope yet

I can see your face

In our secret place

You're not just a memory

Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream)

Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)

 

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be our pride and joy

This used to be the place we ran to

That no one in the world could dare destroy

 

This used to be our playground (used to be)

This used to be our childhood dream

This used to be the place we ran to

I wish you were standing here with me

 

This used to be our playground (used to be)

This used to be our great escape

This used to be the place we ran to

This used to be our secret hiding place

 

This used to be our playground (used to be)

This used to be our childhood dream

This used to be the place we ran to

The best things in life are always free

Wishing you were here with me

 

 

Second, Affirmation - Savage Garden

 

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument

I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands

I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you

I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do

I believe that beauty magazines promote low self-esteem

I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

 

I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality

I believe that trust is more important than monogamy

I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul

I believe that family is worth more than money or gold

I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair

I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

 

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

 

I believe forgiveness is the key to your unhappiness

I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed

I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists

I believe in love surviving death into eternity

 

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

 

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

Edited August 22, 2009 by FairyTaleSkies

[old bob]

Political engaged songs and singers

About times we were fighting for peace.....

........Today, nobody is listen these songs anymore. But we should.

 

Just for my pleasure, here another song of the same kind :

Where have all the flowers gone?

 

Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing?

Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago?

Where have all the flowers gone?

Young girls have picked them everyone.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

Where have all the young girls gone, long time passing?

Where have all the young girls gone, long time ago?

Where have all the young girls gone?

Gone for husbands everyone.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

Where have all the husbands gone, long time passing?

Where have all the husbands gone, long time ago?

Where have all the husbands gone?

Gone for soldiers everyone

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing?

Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Gone to graveyards, everyone.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

Where have all the graveyards gone, long time passing?

Where have all the graveyards gone, long time ago?

Where have all the graveyards gone?

Gone to flowers, everyone.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing?

Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago?

Where have all the flowers gone?

Young girls have picked them everyone.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Oh, when will they ever learn?

 

[Tiger]

Whitesnake "Here I Go Again"

 

I dont know where Im going

But, I sure know where Ive been

Hanging on the promises

In songs of yesterday

An Ive made up my mind,

I aint wasting no more time

But, here I go again

Here I go again

 

Tho I keep searching for an answer,

I never seem to find what Im looking for

Oh lord, I pray

You give me strength to carry on,

cos I know what it means

To walk along the lonely street of dreams

 

An here I go again on my own

Goin down the only road Ive ever known,

Like a hobo* I was born to walk alone

An Ive made up my mind

I aint wasting no more time

 

Im just another heart in need of rescue,

Waiting on loves sweet charity

An Im gonna hold on

For the rest of my days,

cos I know what it means

To walk along the lonely street of dreams

 

An here I go again on my own

Goin down the only road Ive ever known,

Like a hobo* I was born to walk alone

An Ive made up my mind

I aint wasting no more time

 

But, here I go again,

Here I go again,

Here I go again,

Here I go...

 

An Ive made up my mind,

I aint wasting no more time

 

An here I go again on my own

Goin down the only road Ive ever known,

Like a hobo I was born to walk alone

cos I know what it means

To walk along the lonely street of dreams

 

An here I go again on my own

Goin down the only road Ive ever known,

Like a hobo I was born to walk alone

An Ive made up my mind

I aint wasting no more time...

 

But, here I go again,

Here I go again,

Here I go again,

Here I go,

Here I go again...

[Rizan]

Wow I didn't realize how hard it would be to choose my favorite Linkin Park song, but I did it!!

 

Breaking the Habit - Linkin Park

 

Memories consume

Like opening the wound

I'm picking me apart again

You all assume

I'm safe here in my room

Unless I try to start again

 

[bridge:]

I don't want to be the one

The battles always choose

'Cause inside I realize

That I'm the one confused

 

[Chorus:]

I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

I don't know why I instigate

And say what I don't mean

I don't know how I got this way

I know it's not alright

So I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit

Tonight

 

Clutching my cure

I tightly lock the door

I try to catch my breath again

I hurt much more

Than anytime before

I had no options left again

 

[bridge:]

I dont want to be the one

The battles always choose

'Cause inside I realize

That I'm the one confused

 

[Chorus:]

I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

I don't know why I instigate

And say what I don't mean

I don't know how I got this way

I'll never be alright

So, I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit

Tonight

 

[bridge:]

I'll paint it on the walls

'Cause I'm the one at fault

I'll never fight again

And this is how it ends

 

[Chorus:]

I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

But now I have some clarity

to show you what I mean

I don't know how I got this way

I'll never be alright

So, I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit

I

[NightOwl88]

I love this song for the simple fact it is SOOO how I've been feeling recently. Its a country song by a group called Love and Theft titled Runaway

 

It's been a long week

I've got a slow leak in my left front tire

I'm sick of where I work

My boss is such a jerk, don't care if I get fired

 

My back about to break

No money in the bank and she don't call me anymore

I'm down to my last drink

It's time to sell my things

 

And pack my bag and never look back

Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks ohh

And make my getaway

Put the pedal to the medal as the sun goes down

Leave everybody sleeping in this sleepy town tonight

At the break of day... I'll be a runaway (be a runaway, be a runaway)

 

A hundred miles in I got a stupid grin on my scruffly face

With every cigarette I'm burnin' my regret Don't wanna leave a trace

And from the rearview I've got a clear view of who I used to be

A little bit faster now don't wanna turn around

 

I'm gonna pack my bags and never look back

Run a parallel with the railroad tracks ohh And make my getaway

I'll put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down leave everybody sleeping in this sleepy town tonight(ohh)

At the break of day I'll be a runaway (be a runaway, be a runaway) I'll be a runaway, I'll be a runaway be a runaway)

 

It's crazy I know to count on this road to give me what I need

but with every state line

somehow I find another part of me yeah yeah

 

(instrumental)

 

I'm gonna pack my bags and never look back

Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks ohh

And make my getaway

I'll put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down

Leave everybody sleeping in this sleepy town tonight ohh

And at the break of day I'll be a runaway

(be a runaway I'll be a runaway) yeah I'll be a runaway (I'll be a runaway) I'll be a runaway...

[Tiger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dTo48hSLsw

Slipknot "Snuff"

Bury all your secrets in my skin
Come away with innocence, and leave me with my sins
The air around me still feels like a cage
And love is just a camouflage for what resembles rage again

So if you love me let me go
And run away before I know
My heart is just too dark to care
I can't destroy what isn't there

Deliver me into my fate
If I'm alone I cannot hate
I don't deserve to have you
Ooh, my smile was taken long ago
If I can change I hope I never know

I still press your letters to my lips
And cherish them in parts of me that savor every kiss
I couldn't face a life without your lights
But all of that was ripped apart when you refused to fight

So save your breath, I will not care
I think I made it very clear
You couldn't hate enough to love
Is that supposed to be enough?

I only wish you weren't my friend
Then I could hurt you in the end
I never claimed to be a saint
Ooh, my own was banished long ago
It took the death of hope to let you go

So break yourself against my stones
And spit your pity in my soul
You never needed any help
You sold me out to save yourself

And I won't listen to your shame
You ran away, you're all the same
Angels lie to keep control
Ooh, my love was punished long ago
If you still care don't ever let me know
If you still care don't ever let me know

[Tiger]

It's time to bring life anew to this thread.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CoPvLFf3p0

 

 

Five Finger Death Punch "Far from Home"

 

Another day in this carnival of souls

Another night's sands end as quickly as it goes

The memories are shadows, ink on the page

And I can't seem to find my way home

 

And it's almost like your heaven's trying everything

Your heaven's trying everything to keep me out

 

All the places I've been and things I've seen

A million stories that made up a million shattered dreams

The faces of people I'll never see again

And I can't seem to find my way home

 

'Cause it's almost like your heaven's trying everything to break me down

'Cause it's almost like your heaven's trying everything to keep me out

 

'Cause it's almost like your heaven's trying everything to break me down

'Cause it's almost like your heaven's trying everything

Your heaven's trying everything to break me down

To break me down, to break me down

 

Your heaven's trying everything

Your heaven's trying everything to break me down

Edited April 17, 2011 by Tiger

[West Coast Dude]

Unbreakable by West Life.

 

 

took my hand,

touch my heart,

held me close,

you were always there ,by my side,

night and day,

through it all,

baby come what may,

swept away on a wave of emotion,

oh were caught in the eye of a storm,

and whenever you smile,

i can hardly believe that your mine,

believe that your mine.

 

this love is unbreakable,

its unmistakable,

and each time i look in your eyes,

i know why,

this love is untouchable,

i feel in my heart just cant deny,

each time i look in your eyes ohh baby,

i know why,

this love is unbreakable.

 

share the laughter,

share the tears,

we both know,

we`ll grow old from here,

cause together,we are strong,

in my arms,thats where you belong,

i`ve been touched by the hands of an angel,

i`ve been blessed by the power of love,

and whenever you smile,

i can hardly believe that your mine.

 

this love is unbreakable,

its unmistakable,

each time i look in your eyes,

i know why,

this love is untouchable,

i feel in my heart just cant deny,

each time you whisper my name ohh baby

i know why.

 

this love is unbreakable,

through fire and flames,

when all this is over,

our love still remains.

 

this love is unbrekable,

its unmistakable,

each time i look in your eyes,

i know why,

this love is untouchable,

i feel in my heart just cant deny,

each time you whisper my name ohh baby,

i know why.

 

cause each time i look in your eyes ohh baby,

i know why,

this love is unbreakable.

[TrevorTime]

"Perfect" by Simple Plan

 

'Cuz we lost it all

Nothing lasts forever

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late and

We can't go back

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect

 

I try not to think

About the pain I feel inside

Did you know you used to be my hero?

All the days you spent with me

Now seem so far away

And it feels like you don't care anymore

 

And now I try hard to make it

I just want to make you proud

I'm never gonna be good enough for you

I can't stand another fight

And nothing's alright

[PrivateTim]

I am what I am
I am what I am
I am my own special creation
So come take a look
Give me the hook
Or the ovation
It's my world
That I want to have a little pride
My world
And it's not a place I have to hide in
Life's not worth a damn
Till I can say hey world
I am what I am

I am what I am
I don't need praise I don't need pity
I bang my own drum
Some think it's noise

I think it's pretty
And so what if I love each feather and each bangle
Why not see things from a different angle
Your life is a sham
Till you can shout out loud I am what I am

I am what I am
And what I am needs no excuses
I deal my own deck
Sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces
It's one life and there's no return and no deposit
One life so it's time to open up your closet
Life's not worth a damn till you can say hey world
I am what I am

[PrivateTim]

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.



T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.



Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.



The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.



Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.



When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

[Frostina]

Midnight Rider By the Allman Brothers Band ................................... Oh how I love this song!

 

Well, I've got to run to keep from hidin',

And I'm bound to keep on ridin'.

And I've got one more silver dollar,

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no,

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider.

 

And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing,

And the road goes on forever,

And I've got one more silver dollar,

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider.

 

And I've gone past the point of caring,

Some old bed I'll soon be sharing,

And I've got one more silver dollar,

 

But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider.

 

No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider.

 

No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no

Not gonna let 'em catch the Midnight Rider.

[Tiger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cUfQ4pnwlE

Three Days Grace- World So Cold

I never thought I'd feel this
Guilty and I'm broken down inside
Livin' with myself nothing but lies

I always thought I'd make it
But never knew I'd let it get so bad
Livin' with myself is all I have

I feel numb
I can't come to life
I feel like I'm frozen in time

Livin' in a world so cold, wasting away
Livin' in a shell with no soul since you've gone away
Livin' in a world so cold, counting the days
Since you've gone away, you've gone away

Do you ever feel me?
Do you ever look deep down inside
Starin' at yourself, paralyzed?

I feel numb
I can't come to life
I feel like I'm frozen in time

Livin' in a world so cold, wasting away
Livin' in a shell with no soul since you've gone away
Livin' in a world so cold, counting the days
Since you've gone away, you've gone away from me

I'm too young to lose my soul
I'm too young to feel this old
So long, I'm left behind
I feel like I'm losing my mind

Do you ever feel me?
Do you ever look deep down inside
Starin' at your life, paralyzed?

Livin' in a world so cold, wasting away
Livin' in a shell with no soul since you've gone away
Livin' in a world so cold, counting the days
Since you've gone away, you've gone away from me

I'm too young
I'm too young Edited April 17, 2011 by Tiger

[West Coast Dude]

 

I am what I am

I am what I am

I am my own special creation

So come take a look

Give me the hook

Or the ovation

It's my world

That I want to have a little pride

My world

And it's not a place I have to hide in

Life's not worth a damn

Till I can say hey world

I am what I am

 

I am what I am

I don't need praise I don't need pity

I bang my own drum

Some think it's noise

 

I think it's pretty

And so what if I love each feather and each bangle

Why not see things from a different angle

Your life is a sham

Till you can shout out loud I am what I am

 

I am what I am

And what I am needs no excuses

I deal my own deck

Sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces

It's one life and there's no return and no deposit

One life so it's time to open up your closet

Life's not worth a damn till you can say hey world

I am what I am

 

Really powerful words, thanks for taking the time to post.

[Prince Duchess]

Broken Record by Dawn Richard (Formerly of Danity Kane)

 

Please believe me when I say this

I can be just like the image you created

I'm more woman than the females that you dated

That aint ego, thats just me talking

 

On the flipside though

I aint ever gonna want no other man

The problem is that you know

Where my heart stands

You use it against me

Because you know me

And we keep going through the same song

 

Chorus:

Sorry, Excuse me, but I just feel that I heard this

You keep on complaining

Your repeating the same verses

 

You sound like a broken record, sound like a broken record

Ahhhh, ahhh Sound like a broken record

 

Excuse me if my love feels dated

Chivalry done gone and left with my patience

My anger just went up and reached new limits

That aint lies, thats just her talking

 

On the flipside though

Im gonna keep running back you understand

I dont wanna have to start all over again

And you use it against me because you know me

And we keep going through the same song

 

Chorus 2x

 

Why cant we be on the same page as before

You keep on asking me

What are we fighting for

I hope we get through this

Cause my heart is hurting

And now we sound like a broken

 

Chorus 3x

 

 

 

Superhero by Dawn Richard

 

You lookin broken hearted

I think I need to fix it

You used to the normal but uh

Im gon have to preceed it

All those girls that left you hurt it

Weak with your arms wide open

Think you need to be saved

Let me rescue you baby

 

You looking for an answer

Searching for somethin' better

You dont have to look further

I'll put you back together

Got that S on my chest

Now you dont have to stress

Ill fly you away

Be your Lois Lane

 

Chorus: 2x

I can be your Superhero

Can be your superhero

I can save the day

I can save the day

 

Now I know your used to

A girl that do what i'll do

But baby let me teach you

All the things that my powers do

I can break any wall

No obstacle too small

I'll break away all the chains

Holding you back from me

 

You looking for an answer

Searching for something better

You dont have to look further

Ill put you back together

Got that S on my chest

Now you dont have to stress

I'll fly you away

Be your Lois Lane

 

Chorus 2x

 

I can leap hills and bounds

I can move a mountain

I can carry us over

Put your hurt on my shoulder

I'm no woman I'm steel

My love gives strength to heal

Let me rescue you baby

Let me save the day

 

Chorus

 

I'll be your superhero

I'll be your superhero

I'll be your superhero, superhero, superhero

 

I love both these songs very dearly especially this last one.

[PrivateTim]

Not my favorite above all others, but I'll never forget seeing Ultra Nate live at Axis nightclub in West Hollywood Halloween night 1997. She was queen of the House Music world, especially in Europe and especially Ibeza. "Free" was totally hot in all the clubs and she was singing it live to us. It wasn't just that she was live, or the song was hot, the lyrics struck a chord with me on issues that I was just starting to deal with: "Cause you're free, To do what you want to do, You've got to live your life, Do what you want to do".

 

A memorable night on many levels

 

 

 

 

Where did we go wrong

Where did we lose our faith

My brother is in need

But can he depend on me

Do you think if one of you tried

Maybe you could find

A better friend than any other

If you gave more than you took

Life could be so good

Come on and try

Nows the time

 

Chorus

Cause you're free

To do what you want to do

You've got to live your life

Do what you want to do

 

Chant

Do what you want

Do what you want to do

 

Are we all strangers

Does anyone really care

Deep down were all the same

Trying to hide our pain

You think you can never trust another

Cause they're all out to get ya

We have to live in this world together

If we open up our hearts

Love can finally start

Come on and try

Nows the time

 

Chorus

 

Bridge when you're down and youre

Feeling bad

Everybody has left you sad

Feels like no one will pull you through

Its your life whatcha gonna do

Make that change lets start today

Get outta bed get on your way

Don't be scared your dreams right there

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[West Coast Dude]

Not my favorite above all others, but I'll never forget seeing Ultra Nate live at Axis nightclub in West Hollywood Halloween night 1997. She was queen of the House Music world, especially in Europe and especially Ibeza. "Free" was totally hot in all the clubs and she was singing it live to us. It wasn't just that she was live, or the song was hot, the lyrics struck a chord with me on issues that I was just starting to deal with: "Cause you're free, To do what you want to do, You've got to live your life, Do what you want to do".

 

A memorable night on many levels

 

 

 

 

Where did we go wrong

Where did we lose our faith

My brother is in need

But can he depend on me

Do you think if one of you tried

Maybe you could find

A better friend than any other

If you gave more than you took

Life could be so good

Come on and try

Nows the time

 

Chorus

Cause you're free

To do what you want to do

You've got to live your life

Do what you want to do

 

Chant

Do what you want

Do what you want to do

 

Are we all strangers

Does anyone really care

Deep down were all the same

Trying to hide our pain

You think you can never trust another

Cause they're all out to get ya

We have to live in this world together

If we open up our hearts

Love can finally start

Come on and try

Nows the time

 

Chorus

 

Bridge when you're down and youre

Feeling bad

Everybody has left you sad

Feels like no one will pull you through

Its your life whatcha gonna do

Make that change lets start today

Get outta bed get on your way

Don't be scared your dreams right there

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The singer has a nice shade of lip stick.

[Skyline]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUGbBNZ3nk

Have Faith In Me - A Day To Remember

Have faith in me
Cause there are things that I've seen I don't believe
So cling to what you know and never let go
You should know things aren't always what they seem

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it
If you didn't have this chance then I never did
You'll always find me right there, again

I'm going crazy
Cause there are things in the streets I don't believe
So we'll pretend it's alright (pretend it's alright)
and stay in for the night
Oh what a world
I'll keep you safe here with me (with me)

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it
If you didn't have this chance then I never did
You'll always find me right there, again

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it
If you didn't have this chance then I never did
You'll always find me right there, again

They've got me on the outside, looking in
But I can't see at all
With the weight of the world on my shoulders,
They just wanna see me fall

They've got me on the outside, looking in
But I can't see at all
With the weight of the world on my shoulders,
They just wanna see me fall

Have faith in me

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it
If you didn't have this chance then I never did
You'll always find me right there, again

I said I'd never let you go (go), and I never did (did)
I said I'd never let you fall (fall) and I always meant it (Meant It)
If you didn't have this chance then I never did
You'll always find me right there, again

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you go, and I never did
I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

[West Coast Dude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUGbBNZ3nk

 

Have Faith In Me - A Day To Remember

 

Have faith in me

Cause there are things that I've seen I don't believe

So cling to what you know and never let go

You should know things aren't always what they seem

 

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it

If you didn't have this chance then I never did

You'll always find me right there, again

 

I'm going crazy

Cause there are things in the streets I don't believe

So we'll pretend it's alright (pretend it's alright)

and stay in for the night

Oh what a world

I'll keep you safe here with me (with me)

 

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it

If you didn't have this chance then I never did

You'll always find me right there, again

 

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it

If you didn't have this chance then I never did

You'll always find me right there, again

 

They've got me on the outside, looking in

But I can't see at all

With the weight of the world on my shoulders,

They just wanna see me fall

 

They've got me on the outside, looking in

But I can't see at all

With the weight of the world on my shoulders,

They just wanna see me fall

 

Have faith in me

 

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you fall and I always meant it

If you didn't have this chance then I never did

You'll always find me right there, again

 

I said I'd never let you go (go), and I never did (did)

I said I'd never let you fall (fall) and I always meant it (Meant It)

If you didn't have this chance then I never did

You'll always find me right there, again

 

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

I said I'd never let you go, and I never did

 

Reminds of the movie, walk to remember...

[Collan]

Good lord, so many songs come to mind it's nigh impossible to choose. I'll put in two songs of romantic yearning and unrequited love. Story of my life...

 

I Can Dream, Can't I?

 

As we eye

The blue horizon's bend

Earth and sky

Appear to meet and end

But it's merely an illusion

Like your heart and mine

There is no sweet conclusion

 

I can see

No matter how near you'll be

You'll never belong to me

But I can dream

Can't I?

 

Can't I pretend

That I'm locked in the bend

Of your embrace

For dreams

Are just like wine,

And I am drunk

With mine

 

I'm aware

My heart is a sad affair

There's much disillusion there

But I can dream

Can't I?

 

Can't I adore you

Although we are oceans apart?

I can't make you open your heart

But I can dream

Can't I?

 

This was originally from a flop 1938 Broadway musical called Right This Way, Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Irving Kahal. It was recorded by Tommy Dorsey in 1938 and made popular by the Andrews Sisters in 1949, but I first heard this as sung by Karen Carpenter on the Carpenters' 1975 album Horizon:

 

 

The other one is a song a friend of mine wrote for a musical version of Dorian Gray that got produced at a regional theater some years back. Basil Hallward, the painter of the portrait of Dorian Gray, is alone in his studio thinking of Dorian. I wish you could hear the music.

 

You Wouldn't Want To Know

 

You wouldn't want to know

How I feel about you

I know I'd only lose you

If I told you.

 

No, you wouldn't want to hear

That I'm lost when I'm without you

That sometimes I've an urge to touch you

Or a foolish need to hold you.

 

I have the sense to know it's wrong

I'd never dare it

But I long to let my feelings show

Just to know that you know

Just to stand in the open.

 

I wouldn't dare

For I know we're friends

And it ends there.

 

And so all I can do

Is let you go

But oh

 

If it isn't meant to be

If we have to say goodbye

If you don't want me

Then I don't want to know.

[WatchPatRun]

Now I cry in the middle of the night

For the same damn thing

Because of you

I never stray too far from the sidewalk

Because of you

I learned to play on the safe side

So I don't get hurt

Because of you

I try my hardest just to forget everything

Because of you

I don't know how to let anyone else in

Because of you

I'm ashamed of my life

Because it's empty

Because of you

I am afraid.

[West Coast Dude]

Now I cry in the middle of the night

For the same damn thing

Because of you

I never stray too far from the sidewalk

Because of you

I learned to play on the safe side

So I don't get hurt

Because of you

I try my hardest just to forget everything

Because of you

I don't know how to let anyone else in

Because of you

I'm ashamed of my life

Because it's empty

Because of you

I am afraid.

 

Who wrote that song?

[Collan]

Who wrote that song?

 

Kelly Clarkson wrote it with help from David Hodges and Ben Moody of Evanescence.

[Collan]

This one has haunted me for years. Still does.

 

All The Time

 

All the time I thought

There's only me

Crazy in a way

That no one else could be

I would have given everything I own

If someone would have said you're not alone

 

All the time I thought

That I was wrong

Wanting to be me, but needing to belong

If I had just believed in all I had

If someone would have said you're not so bad

 

All the time, all the wasted time

All the years, waiting for a sign

To think I had it all

All the time

 

All the time I thought

There's only me

Crazy in way that no one else could be

I can't believe that you where somewhere too

Thinking all the time there's only you

 

All the time, all the wasted time

All the years, waiting for a sign

To think I had it all

All the time

 

(And yes, it's from Barry Manilow. Get over it and listen.)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfA-yW_ErTo