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Turn it on Again
Turn it on Again
Invisible Touch
Mama
Land of Confusion
I Can't Dance
Follow you Follow Me
Hold on my Heart
Abacab
I Know What I Like (In your Wardrobe)
No Son of Mine
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
In too Deep
Congo
Jesus He knows Me
That's All
Misunderstanding
Throwing it all Away
The Carpet Crawlers 1999
TURN IT ON AGAIN
All I need is a TV show, that and the radio Down on my luck again, down on my luck again I can show you I can show you some of the people in my life I can show you I can show you some of the people in my life It's driving me mad just another way of passing the day I, I get so lonely when she's not there I... You're just another face that I know from the TV show I have known you for so very long I feel you like a friend Can't you do anything for me, can I touch you for a while Can I meet you another day and we can fly away I can show you I can show you some of the people in my life I can show you I can show you some of the people in my life It's driving me mad just another way of passing the day I, I get so lonely when she's not there I... Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again I can see another face Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again I can see another face Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again INVISIBLE TOUCH
Well I've been waiting, waiting here so long But thinking nothing, nothing could go wrong, but now I know She has a built in ability To take everything she sees And now it seems I'm falling, falling for her. She seems to have an invisible touch yeah She reaches in, grabs right hold of your heart She seems to have an invisible touch yeah It takes control and slowly tears you apart. I don't really know her, I only know her name But she crawls under your skin, you're never quite the same, and now I know She's got something you just can't trust It's something mysterious And now it seems I'm falling, falling for her. She seems to have an invisible touch yeah She reaches in, grabs right hold of your heart She seems to have an invisible touch yeah It takes control and slowly tears you apart. She don't like losing, to her it's still a game Though she'll mess up your life, you'll want her just the same, now I know She has a built in ability To take everything she sees And now it seems I've fallen, fallen for her. She seems to have an invisible touch yeah She reaches in, grabs right hold of your heart She seems to have an invisible touch yeah It takes control and slowly tears you apart.Top
MAMA
I can't see you mama but I know you're always there ooh to touch and to feel you mama oh I just can't keep away it's the heat and the steam of the city oh its got me running and I just can't brake so say you'll help me mama cos its getting so hard Now I can't keep you mama but I know you're always there you listen, you teach me mama and I know inside you care so get down, down here beside me oh you ain't going nowhere no I won't hurt you mama but its getting so hard Can't you see me mama mama mama mama please can't you feel my heart can't you feel my heart can't you feel my heart ooh listen to me mama mama mama you're taking away any last chances don't take it away can't you feel my heart?.. It's hot, too hot for me mama but I can't hardly wait my eyes they're burning mama make the pain, make it go away no I won't hurt you mama but its getting so hard Now I can't see you mama but I know you're always there you taunt, you tease me mama but I never never cen keep away it's the heat and the steam of the city LAND OF CONFUSION
I must've dreamed a thousand dreams Been haunted by a million screams I can hear the marching feet They're moving into the street. Now did you read the news today They say the danger's gone away But I can see the fire's still alight Burning into the night. Too many men Too many people Making too many problems And not much love to go round Can't you see This is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth living in. Superman where are you now Everything's gone wrong somehow The men of steel, men of power Are losing control by the hour. This is the time This is the place So we look for the future But there's not much love to go round Tell me why, this is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth living in. I remember long ago - When the sun was shining The stars were bright All through the night And the sound of your laughter As I held you tight So long ago - I won't be coming home tonight My generation will put it right We're not just making promises That we know, we'll never keep. Too many men Too many people Making too many problems And not much love to go round Can't you see This is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth fighting for. This is the world we live in And these are the names we're given Stand up and let's start showing Just where our lives are going to.Top
I CAN'T DANCE
Hot sun beating down burning my feet just walking around. Hot sun making me sweat 'Gators getting close, hasn't got me yet I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling everything. Blue jeans sitting ont he beach, her dog's talking to me, but she's out of reach. She's got a body under that shirt, but all she wants to do is rub my face in the dirt. Cos, I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. No, I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling. And checking everything is in place, you never know who's looking on. Young punk spilling beer on my shoes, fat guy's talking to me trying to steal my blues. Thick smoke, see her smiling through. I never thought so much could happen just shooting pool. But I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling And checking everything is in place You never know who's looking on A perfect body with a perfect face FOLLOW YOU FOLLOW ME
Stay with me, My love I hope you'll always be Right here by my side if ever I needed you Oh my love In your arms, I feel so safe and so secure Everyday is such a perfect day to spend Alone with you I will follow you will you follow me All the days and nights that we know will be I will stay with you will you stay with me Just one single tear in each passing year With the dark, I see so very clearly now All my fears are drifting by me so slowly now Fading away I can say The night is long but you are there Close at hand I'm better for the smile you give And while I live I will follow you will you follow me All the days and nights that we know will be I will stay with you will you stay with me Just one single tear in each passing year there will be I will follow you etc.Top
HOLD ON MY HEART
Hold on my heart just hold on to that feeling we both know we've been here before we both know what can happen Hold on my heart cos I'm looking over you shoulder please don't rush in this time don't show her how you feel Hold on my heart throw me a lifeline I'll keep a place for you somewhere deep inside Hold on my heart please tell her to be patient cos there has never been a time that I wanted something more If I can recall this feeling and I know there's a chance oh I will be there yes I will be there be there for you whenever you want me to whenever you call I will be there Yes I will be there Hold on my heart don't let her see you crying no matter where I go she'll always be with me Hold on my heart just hold on to that feeling we both know we've been here before we both know what can happen So hold on my heart ABACAB
Look up on the wall, there on the floor, Under the pillow, behind the door. There's a crack in the mirror. Somewhere there's a hole in a window pane. Do you think I'm to blame? Tell me, do you think I'm to blame? (When we do it) you're never there. (When you show it) just stop and stare. (Abacab) he's in anywhere. (Abacab) If you're wrappin' up the world 'Cause you've taken someone else's girl, When they turn on the pillow, Even when they answer the telephone, don't you think that by now... Tell me, don't you think that by now. (When we do it) you're never there. When you show it) just stop and stare. (Abacab) he's in anywhere. (Abacab) doesn't really care. Do you want it? You got it. Now you know. Do you want it? You got it. Now you know. It's an illusion. It's a game, or reflection of somewone else's name. When you wake in the morning, Wake and find you're covered in cellophane, Well, there's a hole in there somewhere. Yeah, there's a hole in there somewhere. Baby, there's a hole in there somewhere. Now there's a hole in there somewhere. (When we do it) you're never there. (When you show it) you stop and stare. (Abacab) he's in anywhere. (Abacab)Top
I KNOW WHAT I LIKE (IN YOUR WARDROBE)
It's one o'clock and time for lunch, When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench, I can always hear them talk. There's always been Ethel: "Jacob, wake up! You've got to tidy your room now." And then Mister Lewis: "Isn't it time that he was out on his own?" Over the garden wall, two little lovebirds - cuckoo to you! Keep them mowing blades sharp... I know what I like, and I like what I know; getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show. Sunday night, Mr Farmer called, said: "Listen son, you're wasting your time; there's a future for you in the fire escape trade. Come up to town!" But I remebered a voice from the past; "Gambling only plays when you're winning" - I had to thank old Miss Mort for schooling a failure. Keep them mowing blades sharp... I know what I like, and I like what I know; getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show. When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench, I can always hear them talk. Me, I'm just a lawnmower - you can tell me by the way I walk. NO SON OF MINE
The key to my survival was never in much doubt the question was how I could keep sane trying to find a way out things were never easy for me peace of mind was hard to fin and I needed a place where I could hide somewhere I could call mine I didn't think much about it til it started happening all the time soon I was living with the fear everyday of what might happen at night I couldn't stand to hear the rying of my mother and I remember when I swore that, that would be the last they'd see of me and I never went home again they say time is a healer and new my wounds are not the same I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me he looked me straght in the eyes he said: You're no son, no son of mine You're no son, no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind and you're no son, no son of mine oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it nd as the time, it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, no son of mine but where should I go, and what should I do you're no son, no son of mine but I came here for help, I came here for you Well the years they passed slowly I thought about him everyday what would I do, if we passed on the street would I keep running away in and out of hiding places soon I'd have to face the facts we'd have to sit down and talk it over and that would mean going back they say time is a healer and now my wounds are not the same I rang the bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me he looked me straght in the eyes he said: You're no son, no son of mine You're no son, no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind and you're no son, no son of mineTop
TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT
I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey, but it's all right Like a load on your back that you can't see but it's all right Try to shake it loose, cut it free, let it go, get it away from me. Cos tonight, tonight, tonight I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight. I'm going down, going down, like a monkey, but it's all right Try to pick yourself up, carry that weight that you can't see, don't you know it's all right It's like a helter skelter, going down and down, round and round but just get it away from me. Because tonight, tonight, tonight We're gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight. I got some money in my pocket, about ready to burn I don't remember where I got it, I gotta get it to you So please answer the phone, cos I keep calling, but you're never home What am I gonna do Tonight, tonight, tonight I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight. You keep telling me I've got everything, you say I've got everything I want You keep telling me you're gonna help me, you're gonna help me, but you don't But now I'm in too deep It's got me so that I just can't sleep Get me out of here, please get me out of here Just help me I'll do anything, anything if you'll just help me get out of here. I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey, but it's al lright Like a load on your back that you can't see but it's al right Try to shake it loose, cut it free, let it go But just get it away from me Cause tonight, tonight, tonight May be we'll make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight. Please get me out of here Someone get me out of here Just help me I'll do anything, anything If you'll just help get me out of here Tonight I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight. IN TOO DEEP
All that time I was searching, nowhere to run to, it started me thinking, Wondering what I could make of my life, who'd be waiting, Asking all kinds of questions, to myself, but never finding the answers, Crying at the top of my voice, no one listening, All this time, I still remember everything you said There's so much you promised, how could I ever forget. Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this, You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps, Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this, You know I want to, but I'm in too deep. So listen, listen to me, You must believe me, I can feel your eyes go thru me, But I don't know why. I know you're going, but I can't believe it's the way that you're leaving, It's like we never knew each other at all, it may be my fault, I gave you too many reasons, beeing alone, when I didn't want to I thought you'd always be there, I almost believed you, All this time, I still remember everything you said, there's so much you promised, how could I ever forget. Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this, You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps, Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this, You know I want to, but I'm in too deep. So listen, listen to me, I can feel your eyes go thru me It seems I've spent too long Only thinking about myself Now I want to spend my life Just caring bout somebody else. Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this, You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps, Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this, You know I want to, but I'm in too deep.Top
CONGO
You say that I put chains on you But I don't think that's really true But if you want to be free from me You gotta lose me in another world Send me to the Congo I'm free to leave There's always somewhere anybody can lead Send me to the Congo you have to believe You can do it if you wanna just do what you please Like a soldier ant I will wait for the signal to act To take a walk right through the door If you don't want me here any more Send me to the Congo I'm free to leave There's always somewhere anybody can lead Send me to the Congo you have to believe You can do it if you wanna just do what you please Into my heart you came And gave a whole new meaning to my life Into my world you brought a light I thought it never would go out Send me to the Congo I'm free to leave There's always somewhere anybody can lead Send me to the Congo you have to believe You can do it if you wanna just do what you please You can send me to the Congo I'm free to leave There's always somewhere anybody can lead Yes you can send me to the Congo, you have to believe You can do it if you wanna just do what you please I would never be the one to say you had no reason To want me somewhere else far far away But someday you may understand, someday you will see That someone who would die for you is all I've ever been Congo the Congo, if that's how it's got to be Congo the Congo, if that's what you want from me I would never be the one to say you had no reason To want me somewhere else far far away Someday you may understand someday you will see... JESUS HE KNOWS ME
Do you see the face on the TV screen coming at you every Sunday see that face on the billboard that man is me On the cover of the magazine there's no question why I'm smiling you buy a piece of paradise you buy a piece of me I'll get you everything you wanted I'll get you everything you need don't need to believe in hereafter just believe in me Cos Jesus he knows me and he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life oh yes he knows me and he knos I'm right and he's been telling me everything is alright I believe in the family with my ever loving wife beside me but she don't know about my girlfriend or the man I met last night Do you believe in God cos that's what I'm selling and if you wanna go to heaven I'll se you right You won't even have to leave your house or get out of your chair you don't even have to touch that dial cos I'm everywhere Cos Jesus he knows me and he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life oh yes he knos me and he knos I'm right and he's been telling me everything is alright Won't find me practising what I'm preaching won't find me making no sacrifice but I can get you a pocketful of miracles if you promise to be good, try to be nice God will take good care of you just do as I say don't do as I do I'm counting my blessings, I've found true happiness cos I'm getting richer, day by day you can find me in the phone book, just call my toll free number you can do it anyway you want just do it right away There'll be no doubt in your mind you'll believe everything I'm saying if wanna get closer to him get on your knees and start paying Cos Jesus he knows me and he knows I'm right I've been talking to Jesus all my life oh yes he knos me and he knos I'm right and he's been telling me everything is alrightTop
THAT'S ALL
Just as I thought it was going alright I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right s'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all I could say day, you'd say night tell it's black when I know that it's white s'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all I could leave but I won't go though my heart might tell me so I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes so why does it always seem to be me looking at you, you looking at me s'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all Turning me on, turning me off making me feel like I want too much living with you's just putting me through it all of the time running around, staying out all night taking it all instead of taking one bite living with you's just putting me through it all of the time I could leave but I won't go it'd be easier I know I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes but why does it always seem to be me looking at you, you looking at me s'always the same, just a shame, that's all Truth is I love you more than I wanted to there's no point in trying to pretend there's been no-one who makes me feel like you do say we'll be together til the end I could leave but I won't go it'd be easier I know I can't feel a thing from my head down to my toes but why does it always seem to be me looking at you, you looking at me s'always the same, just a shame, that's all Just as I thought it was going alright I find out I'm wrong when I thought I was right s'always the same, just a shame, that's all I could say day, you'd say night tell me it's black when I know that it's white s'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all That's all MISUNDERSTANDING
There must be some misunderstanding There must be some kind of mistake I waited in the rain for hours You were late Now it's not like me to say the right thing But you could've called to let me know I checked your number twice, don't understand it So I went home Well I'd been waiting for this weekend I thought that maybe we could see a show Never dreamed I'd have this feeling But seeing you is believing That's why I don't know why You didn't show up that night There must be some misunderstanding There must be some kind of mistake I was waiting in the rain for hours You were late Since then I've been running around trying to find you I went to the places you always go I rang your home but got no answer Jumped in my car, i went round there I still don't believe it He was just leaving There must be some misunderstanding There must be some kind of mistake.Top
THROWING IT ALL AWAY
Need I say I love you Need I say I care Need I say that emotion's, Something we don't share I don't want to be sitting here trying to deceive you Cos you know I know baby I don't wanna go. We cannot live together We cannot live apart That's the situation I've known it from the start Every time that I look at you I can see the future Cos you know I know baby I don't wanna go. Throwing it all away Throwing it all away Is there nothing that I can say To make you change your mind I watch the world go round and round And see mine turning upside down You're throwing it all away. Who'll light up the darkness Who will hold your hand Who will find you the answers When you don't understand Why should I have to be the one Who has to convince you Cos you know I know baby That I don't wanna go. Some day you'll be sorry Someday when you're free Memories will remind you That our love was meant to be Late at night when you call my name The only sound you'll hear Is the sound of your voice calling Calling after me. Just throwing it all away Throwing it all away There's nothing I can say You're throwing it all away. THE CARPET CRAWLERS 1999
There is lambswool under my naked feet. The wool is soft and warm, -gives off some kind of heat. A salamander scurries into flame to be destroyed. Imaginary creatures are trapped in birth on celluloid. The fleas cling to the golden fleece, Hoping they'll find peace. Each thought and gesture are caught in celluloid. There's no hiding in my memory. There's no room to void. The crawlers cover the floor in the red ochre corridor. For my second sight of people, they've more lifeblood than before. They're moving. They're moving in time to a heavy wooden door, Where the needle's eye is winking, closing in on the poor. The carpet crawlers heed their callers: "We've got to get in to get out We've got to get in to get out." There's only one direction in the faces that I see; It's upward to the ceiling, where the chambers said to be. Like the forest fight for sunlight, that takes root in every tree. They are pulled up by the magnet, believing that they're free. The carpet crawlers heed their callers: "We've got to get in to get out We've got to get in to get out." Mild mannered supermen are held in kryptonite, And the wise and foolish virgins giggle with their bodies glowing bright. Through a door a harvest feast is lit by candlight; It's the bottom of a staircase that spirals out of sight. The carpet crawlers heed their callers: "We've got to get in to get out We've got to get in to get out." The porcelain mannikin with shattered skin fears attack. The eager pack lift up their pitchers- the carry all they lack. The liquid has congealed, which has seeped out through the crack, And the tickler takes his stickleback. The carpet crawlers heed their callers: "We've got to get in to get out We've got to get in to get out."Top
