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You may laugh at me, girl
Say I don't deserve All the things I've had ? sad... I should've known it wouldn't last But things were happening so fast I'll never know just how it stayed so long I should've known it, should've seen at the time But when you're happy, don't you know that you're blind? I should've known it wouldn't last, no But things were happening so fast I'll never know just how it stayed so long I should've known it, should've seen at the time But when you're happy, you don't know that you're blind ? Don't you know? No ? yeah... You may laugh at me, girl Say I don't deserve All the things I've had ? sad... |
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If I had to choose between the two
I'd rather be with you, I'd rather be with you (Yes I would) If you keep on breaking up my mind You won't like what you find Won't like what you see ? see, see... I want you, love I really do ? I do, I do... Tell me now before you change your name Why aren't you more insane? You think you're civilised Close your eyes, close your eyes |
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I know I cannot leave this place
full of memories Things like the way they knew us all over town We used to walk the streets together We could be seen Past shops where people knew us Yeah, people knew I've got to choose between tomorrow and yesterday I can't stop to think about my life, here today Maybe I'll find someone to get you off my mind Take me away from here and leave it, leave it all behind Memories can hang you up and haunt you all your life, you know Get so you cannot stay and yet cannot go I could find out where she's gone Today I feel so unhappy Streets seem so empty now I want you with me |
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It's my, my, my bed you're lying on
And it's my, my, my bed you're dying on But if it's my head you're relying on You gotta save yourself ? save yourself Don't enslave yourself ? save yourself Just to save yourself ? save yourself Stay in your own bed at night Because, girl, you know That if I try to feed you And keep you all week to make you feel secure Then you won't leave my bed Though you wanna stay fed Will your heart remain, girl? You know you can't make it Without tryin' to fake it And I believe, baby You gotta save yourself ? save yourself Don't enslave yourself ? save yourself Just to save yourself ? save yourself Stay in your own bed at night |
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Baby's fine, baby's mine
You understand that she's gone I said hold me tight, stay tonight My little woman has gone Won't you let me walk with you Talk with you, make love to you? Won't you let me hold you tight? Stay tonight! Baby's fine, baby's mine My little woman has gone ? yeah, she's a teeny-bopper! |
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I need you more than ever now
Where the trees grow That's where my love died That's where you can hide That's how much I need you now I need you more than leaves are brown Where the sun shines on my feet That's where my love died That's where you can hide That's how much I need you now I need you more than ever now Where the trees grow That's where my love died That's where you can hide, yeah That's how much I need you now That's how much I need you now |
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When I don't want you
Why do I stay here? You're not the one For me Is it because girl You know you say that you need me And you cry when I say When I say that I'll go? And I'm tired Baby, I'm tired by your tears They don't reach my ears anymore No, not anymore |
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Could almost see her eyes
Is it me she despises or you ? or you, girl? You're awfully nice to me And I'm sure you can see what her game is ? it's me, girl! She sees you in her place Just as if it's a race and you're winning ? me, girl! She just can't undertsand That for me everything's just beginning ? with me, girl! But before this feeling dies Remember that I told you lies... Now I love your eyes ? on me, girl See how the time flies ? past me, girl She's learning to hate But it's just too late for me ? for me, girl It was the same with her love It just wasn't enough for me ? for me, girl But before this feeling dies Remember that I told you lies... |
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Here's a song for Clean Machine Kevin Majorca
He's found his own way of "live in Majorca" Don't walk, don't drink Don't talk, just think Heaven on Earth he'll get there soon Kevin's highly unlikely to get ill At least as long as he lies perfectly still He eats brown rice and fish ? how nice Heaven on Earth, he'll get there soon Good and bad go so well together in his tunes He wrote a song and called it the weather ? or not He's Lucky or Pozzo, Estragon and Vladimir Waiting for something that's already there Heaven on Earth or is it the moon? Why, why, why is he sleeping? Why is the trumpeter weeping? Kevin maybe asking to get back into my dreams His voice is so weak now and the customers are screaming Heavens above, we can't hear what you're saying We've got something to tell you Hold on we wanted to thrill you Reckons it's so nice and it will make you feel better Something in the nature of a Lullabye Letter Kevin on Earth there'll be one Kevin on Earth make room for one Kevin himself he'll be in Kevin on Earth, be here Or you could be now Or is he found, in Herne Bay... |
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Por que trabajas tu por all?
Por que no estas aqui en casa? La la la, yo no se... solo me pregunto Porque no soy feliz en la escuela? Es que puedo confiar en alguien que no est? Yo no se... Es que puedo fumar cuando soy ma viejo? Es que puedo creer en el idolo que queremos? Digame si es justo que no estes aqui? Para ayudarme, yo no se, solo me preguntan Yo no se, no se, no se... |
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Famous parabolic versions
Songs that promise: Beauty, sleep, love, sadness Do I dream that something's missing? Hungry, thirsty, open off-peak mind Give me the truth, give me the truth, give me the truth, tell me... Songs and verses Handy captions Photographs of: Real-life action, horror, madness Can it be that something's happening? Wash me, paint me, but please don't taint me Give me a chance, give me chance, give me a chance... When I was young, the sky was blue And everyone knew what to do But now it's gone, the telly's here Mass media, the sewer too Universal maximillion Eight rare cases Chickenpox and crawling gladness Seemingly it's nothing happening Cure my doctor Don't swallow him down Give me the cure, give me the cure, give me the cure... The night was cool, the moon was bright The air was clear with oxygen The stars were there, and in my eyes Were thousands of chrysanthemums Don't use magnets ? Geophysics carry you back Wholesome, healthfood, homepride Satisfied Something outside gives out hunger Face my mirror Electricity... |
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In the spring, I think of sex and means to ends
Summertime, I like to sit upon the grass Autumn nights I go to parties with my friends Winter time is when I think about the past But of course I do all those things all the year 'round I mean, all the good things are there to be found It's all here, pick a bag and get to work If you don't, your life in fact will go berserk Or indeed be bored to death, which is worse? If something's not worth saying Not worth saying Not worth saying Say it... |
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I can tell...
I can tell by the ring of a bell A chime that is clear and true But if it's cracked, the sound is flat Like happiness that's untrue Out of the East, the sun flew West Trailing its golden spray My heart burns, when fortune turns The trail to light my way Days go by, I watch the sky My eyes forever quest The sun returns, though my hope yearns Forever things point the rest Sun heart burns Moon glow turns Stars will trade Hope for happiness Hope for happiness Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness Flowers grow wild, just for the child Sniff this sprinkling bloom When you grow up, hope colours up The things that cause us gloom Tell can you now how fun is made? It's how happiness is really found Look for advice, be told more than twice By people all around Sun heart burns Moon glow turns Stars will trade Hope for happiness Hope for happiness Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness |
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I can tell...
I can tell by the ring of a bell A chime that is clear and true But if it's cracked, the sound is flat Like happiness that's untrue Out of the East, the sun flew West Trailing its golden spray My heart burns, when fortune turns The trail to light my way Days go by, I watch the sky My eyes forever quest The sun returns, though my hope yearns Forever things point the rest Sun heart burns Moon glow turns Stars will trade Hope for happiness Hope for happiness Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness Flowers grow wild, just for the child Sniff this sprinkling bloom When you grow up, hope colours up The things that cause us gloom Tell can you now how fun is made? It's how happiness is really found Look for advice, be told more than twice By people all around Sun heart burns Moon glow turns Stars will trade Hope for happiness Hope for happiness Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness |
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If I were black and I lived here
I'd want to be a big man in the FBI ? or the CIA But as I'm not, and of course I don't And as I'm free, white and twenty-one I don't need more power than I've got ...except for some times when I'm broke |
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I've got something to tell you
Hold on, I wanted to thrill you It's nice, makes you feel better It's called a Lullabye Letter Hold tight, I'm not trying to con you Get ready, I'm going to lay it on you You're the sweetest thing I see I'm telling you it's no lie I've got lights in my brain, girl We'll have fights in the rain, girl You'll be good/bad together Writing songs and call that the weather If you've got something to sing me Four o'clock's the best time to ring me You're the sweetest thing I see I'm telling you it's no lie I've got something to tell you Hold on, I wanted to thrill you It's nice, makes you feel better It's called a Lullabye Letter Hold tight, I'm not trying to con you Get ready, I'm going to lay it on you You're the strangest scene I see I'm telling you it's no lie You're the sweetest thing I see in my life... |
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Suspenders and stockings
Look more sexy than the tights girls are wearing But even there, weren't the time wasted? Time that could be spent completely nude, bare, naked? Virgins are boring They should be grateful for the things they're ignoring Why be smug about the time wasted? Time that could be spent completely nude, bare, naked? Knickers and panties We are groping under knickers and pants But is it worth it, all that time wasted? Time we could've spent completely nude, bare, naked? With nothing on at all Nothing, no clothes on Nude, naked, bare... |
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It's my, my, my bed you're lying on
And it's my, my, my bed you're dying on But if it's my head you're relying on You gotta save yourself ? save yourself Don't enslave yourself ? save yourself Just to save yourself ? save yourself Stay in your own bed at night Because, girl, you know That if I try to feed you And keep you all week to make you feel secure Then you won't leave my bed Though you wanna stay fed Will your heart remain, girl? You know you can't make it Without tryin' to fake it And I believe, baby You gotta save yourself ? save yourself Don't enslave yourself ? save yourself Just to save yourself ? save yourself Stay in your own bed at night |
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You may laugh at me
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In his organ solos
He feels 'round the keyboards Knowing he must find the noisiest notes for you to hear And when I know that he's found them It feels so good... But I still can't see why people listen, instead of doing it themselves But I'm grateful all the same You're very kind and I don't blame you I don't mind if you just watch In fact I'd welcome it, welcome it, welcome it... |
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I did it again.
I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. I did it again. (repeat ad nauseam) |
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from Kevin Ayers - Whatevershebringswesing (2003)
Champagne Cowboy Blues.
By Kevin Ayers. Champagne, Getting high again, Makes me think of you, Sunshine and this crazy wine, There is loving too, I don't care how or why. One thing that I think I've learned, Loving must be free, So much energy is burned in pointless jealousy, I just want to sing for you, Yes I do. Champagne, Getting high again, Makes me think of you, Sunshine and this crazy wine, There is loving too, somewhere, I don't care how or why. As long as I'm high, champagne, yeah. Good-bye old horse, Thank you for the use of your body, Hope you had a good time, You got a bit of use out of mine, Good-bye old horse. |
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from Kevin Ayers - Whatevershebringswesing (2003)
Margaret
You're such a magical child I found that The first time you smiled And the more i get to know you The more I am amazed To find in someone Such tender loving ways And just like everybody sings When the sunshine makes them high I sing this gentle love song From a flower to a butterfly From a flower to a butterfly..... |
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Oh my - I
really try but I just don't get any- -where. You might say it only seems that way. And I could find something everywhere. And maybe I agree with you. But I'd just like to say this too. Its All very fine, if you're really divine. And everybody wants you bad. You can take what you please with the greatest of ease. And nobody will let you be sa-a-ad. But Oh my, the days go by. I make no connection at all. I drink this wine in the bright sunshine. A- waiting for a star to fa-a-all. I must be like a million souls, who got nobody at all. To warm their hearts, and give them a start, spinning in the bright blue sky. On the wings of love that could take them above, to places where the penguins fly-y-y. But Oh my. Do I get high Lady, when I'm next to you. You're so crazy and wild, such a happy child. You make a lot of loving too-oo-oo (well I should say so) |
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This is a song from the bottom of a well
There are things down here I've got to try and tell; It's dark and light at the very same time, The water sometimes seems like wine. I learned some information way down here That might fill your heart and soul with fear; But don't you worry, no don't be afraid ... I'm not in the magical mystery trade. My imagination begins to purr As things don't happen, they just occur. Softly crackling electrical smell, There's something burning at the bottom of this well. Sitting here alone I just have to laugh I see all the universe as a comfortable bath; I drown my body so my mind is free To indulge in pleasurable fantasies. There's something strange going on down here .. A sickening implosion of mistrust and fear. A vast corruption that's about to boil A mixture of greed and the smell of oil. This is a song from the bottom of a well I didn't move here, I just fell. But I'm not complaining, I don't even care 'Cause if I'm not here, then it's not there. |
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I walked into this bar
And the man refused; He said, "we don't serve strangers In blue suede shoes; We don't give credit, and We don't give way We have to think about what the people might say.. Uh, you know what i mean..." I said, "sure, man" Oh, he gave me a smile that was sickly and wet, And i offered him one of my cigarettes. He took it, afraid that he might appear rude, Then proceeded to sell me some second class food. Nice guy - meet 'em everywhere.. . He said, "my oh my, i have suffered too long, And this cigarette seems to be very strong; I don't make the rules I just get what i take And i guess every rule was made to break. You can take what you like, it won't hurt me Cause i'm just working for the company." From the green cigarette, he took a long drag, And said, "i think i'll pick my travelling bag. I'm tired of cheating, and wasting my head And filling the boss's bags with bread. I want to get out in the sun and rain, And feel the wind on on skin again; The world is large, and i've got time yet. And, by the way, thanks for that cigarette.. Thank you very much." "you know, i feel like a new man Yes i do, i don't know why; I'd just like to say Thank you very much(indeed) It's a beautiful day I think i'll be on my way (right away) I'd just like to say Thank you very much. Yes, i'm getting the hell out of here Yes, i am - bye, bye. That's the end of the message Thank you very much. Bye bye... |
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I'm looking 'round madly
for something to find That might give me a front To put something, something behind. Just bouncing this ball Up and down the hall But it's full of best wishes and suffocating fishes, and all. So, let's drink some wine And have a good time. But if you really want to come through Let the good time, good time have you. It's what you've got to do. You said it was foolish for me to be sad; But I'm very hungry, and you.. You're very well fed, You're such a fat lady. And I'm talking to you just for something to do 'Cause I'd much rather kiss you But I know, I'm gonna miss you Again and again, I know I'm gonna miss you. So, let's drink some wine, etc. I sing to the island That sings in your head 'Cause I know you'd much rather be there Be there instead. I know you'd rather be there... But you won't find the answer Even when the wind blows; 'Cause the answer, my friend is in front.. Right there in front of your nose Everybody knows, it's their nose. So, let's drink some wine, etc. (repeat) |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
After the music of the rock and roll show
I started walking out nowhere special to go. I heard someone singing in a voice so sad, This is what I heard her singing Chorus 'who's going to take me home After the show? I'm feeling really lonely And I've nowhere to go Oh take me to your party And I'll dance all night And hold you tight till morning comes'. I walked up to her, took her by the hand. I said 'sad lady, yes, I understand And I will stay with you if you want me to And we can sing this song together' Repeat chorus After the music of the rock and roll show I started walking home somewhere special to go Our love grows stronger as time goes by But we can still remember singing Repeat chorus twice |
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Ballbearing blues
Ballbearing blues I'm gonna sing you some red herring news If you don't wear shoes You'll have no shoes to lose And that's the end of the news Rio. |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Some people sent me a circular letter
Explaining how their ideas were better And asking me to join their gang They said they were select So many people they reject I read it carefully to give them a chance Looked like instructions for a new kind of dance With mystical innuendos Most confusing But quite amusing So many different kinds of club to join So many versions of the same old coin Do what you like with your convictions I believe them all But if I don't t answer when you call Guess I'll be up against that wall again and again Here comes that postman again Another invitation Uh, this ones really cute It says “surrender or we shoot' So I'm sending this salute Cause I'm a member too of any circle That belongs to you Making a circle is just drawing a line Around some space any time and place Just add the details of your face It's hallo sparrow paradoxical Oh so auto tautological Maybe vaguely ecological too, oo poop pee do Home brewed, half nude terminology Private, drive it yourself mythology Everybody needs some ology now... Here comes the same thing again and again Oo ee here comes that postman again With another invitation, this one's really cute It says surrender or we shoot" So I'm sending this salute Remember to stand at attention |
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Living in the city seems
To fill me with trepidation Fills me with trepidation inside Too much big business And too little celebration Too little celebration indeed So let's raise our voices And sing for our lives Sing for our life Let's raise our voices Drink for our lives Drink for your life my friends, my friends, my friends, my friends Too many reassuring lies To lullaby the population Lullaby the population to sleep Too much big business Too little celebration Too little celebration indeed |
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Well day by day
And night by night Wanna learn how to love you babe Till I get it right Yeah day by day and night by night Come on and join the dance I t goes round and round Until the things you've lost Become the things you've found Day by day and night by night Now piece by piece And bit by bit I can see the target I've got to try to hit Piece by piece and bit by bit. I tell you sweet singing sister Gonna love you till I'm blistered and blue Cos you're making what I'm shaking Harder than the big bamboo But although I'm digging singing babe I really have to sing it with you Sing it day by day And night by night? |
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Hey Babe you're making my wheels start turning
Loving but I'm still learning to Hey babe nothing to say but words And I could just play with words all day Never knew how to write a love song Always seemed to get the words wrong Always trying to say what can't be said Hey Babe you're making my wheels start turning Loving but I'm still learning to Never knew how to write a love song Always seemed to get the words wrong Always trying to say what can't be said Hey Babe I've nothing to say but words And I could just play with words all day |
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Farewell again please come back someday
It's getting harder every time I have to say goodbye Oh fare you well So many feelings I know we share Like being here and wanting to be there And when you're asked where that is you Say you don't know It s just somewhere else and you have to go So you go You always go, where do you go So many choices you have to run Because when life is made too easy It s much harder to simply have fun Now you're always on the run You panic when someone tries to unfold you Scream for the dream that seems to hold you You want to give love but only on condition That it's on your terms and that position is lonely This I know Don't get me wrong I'm not pushing you down Or trying to change your mind Your problems are my problems too And I'm talking just as much to myself As I am to you Farewell again please come back someday It's getting harder every time I have to say goodbye Fare You Well Fare You Well Fare You Well |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Who's the one with the grin on his face
Says he's gonna save the human race He laughs a lot as he climbs to fame What's his name Guru Banana That's me and I'll show you the light I've got the answers and they're all right I'm divine and you can be the same What's my name Guru Banana Guru Banana Guru Banana Oh you rude banana What's my name Guru banana Now gather round and hear my song If you think your life is going wrong Come to me and I'll take the blame Just call my name Guru Banana Grab your partners swing around Dance along to my different sound You think it's new but it's just the same Now sock it to me once again Guru Banana. Guru Banana Take us to nirvana You know you can you're our man Whose the one with the grin on his face Says he's gonna save the human race You're gonna take us to nirvana We hope you can You're our man Guru Banana, Guru Banana Take us to nirvana You know you can Grab your partners swing them round Dance along to my different sound I'm a Guru Guru Banana |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
I just came in off the street
Looking for somewhere to eat I find a small cafe I see a girl and then I say 'May I sit and stare at you for a while? I'd like the company of your smile' You don't have to say a thing You're the song without the sing The sunlight in your hair You look so good just sitting there 'May I sit and stare at you for a while? I'd like the company of your smile' |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Guess you know by now or at least you should
There is no volunteer for the common good Still waiting for the Saviour to appear But He's s not here And no one's coming down to save your soul You're the only ones who can assume that role But your minds are empty and you've lost control To the ones who sell you dreams To fill that hole Some of us I know seem to have much more Born with a key to every door Distribution of fortune seems unfair Same everywhere And those who have they just want more Using other peoples weakness to increase their score Do you really know who you're working for It's not for one another and that s for sure Guess you know by now or ac least you should There is no volunteer for the common good Still waiting for that Saviour to appear But He's still not here And no one's s coming down to save your soul You're the only ones who can assume that role But your minds are empty And you've lost control To the ones who sell you dreams To fill that hole |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
A lot of things can happen
When you're walking down the street But it never fails to amaze me When people that I meet Say, well I'll see you later.. I just answer how? How will you see me later When you can't see me now? Hulloooo |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Sometimes I get too drunk,
I feel so goddamned low I have no place to go, no one to turn to I think about your loving arms, where I'd like to be But it's selfish as can be, and I know it And if I'm sorry for myself, I'm sorry for you too 'Cause I'm the same as you, and I'm burning So I sing for everyone who feels there's no way out So maybe if you all shout someone will hear you Listen to them shout I won't say that I love you, 'cause that would be a lie I can only say I try, and you know it Love is something more or less than words can hope to say It's something day to day in the life we're living Lovers come and lovers go but friends are hard to find Yes I can count all mine on one finger So I sing for everyone who feels there's no way out So maybe if you all shout someone will hear you Listen to them shout The distance that's between us, it just never seems to change There's a whole mountain range of misunderstanding So I sing for everyone who feels there's no way out So maybe if you all shout someone will hear you Listen to them shout |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
I walked into this bar
And the man refused; He said, "we don't serve strangers In blue suede shoes; We don't give credit, and We don't give way We have to think about what the people might say.. Uh, you know what i mean..." I said, "sure, man" Oh, he gave me a smile that was sickly and wet, And i offered him one of my cigarettes. He took it, afraid that he might appear rude, Then proceeded to sell me some second class food. Nice guy - meet 'em everywhere.. . He said, "my oh my, i have suffered too long, And this cigarette seems to be very strong; I don't make the rules I just get what i take And i guess every rule was made to break. You can take what you like, it won't hurt me Cause i'm just working for the company." From the green cigarette, he took a long drag, And said, "i think i'll pick my travelling bag. I'm tired of cheating, and wasting my head And filling the boss's bags with bread. I want to get out in the sun and rain, And feel the wind on on skin again; The world is large, and i've got time yet. And, by the way, thanks for that cigarette.. Thank you very much." "you know, i feel like a new man Yes i do, i don't know why; I'd just like to say Thank you very much(indeed) It's a beautiful day I think i'll be on my way (right away) I'd just like to say Thank you very much. Yes, i'm getting the hell out of here Yes, i am - bye, bye. That's the end of the message Thank you very much. Bye bye... |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
I've been up all night with a kind of light
Burning in my brain The flames is cold .... freezing, But it takes away my pain I don't feel any pain No, I don't feel any pain Just sit here listening to the rain tonight No no no you sweet deceiver, you Though it's cold the pain is bright Clearer vision through the night If helps me see that it's alright with me You sweet deceiver you You sweet deceiver you Oh no no no oh, no no you sweet deceiver you Though it's cold it's pain is bright Clearer vision through the night And it helps me see then it's alright with me I've been up all night with a kind of light Burning in my brain I don't feel any pain No, I don't feel any pain I know it's coming back again tonight |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
If I sing something blue
Dedicated to you Don't believe that I'm sad Oh no I'm only dreaming And the taste of your kiss I remember and miss But at least now I know What it's like to have kissed you And if you feel any pain In this sleepy refrain It's only my imagination |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
See how she smiles
Like an affectionate child Do not disturb do not do anything wild Sweetly she dreams of love as a rainbowed High on my I won't disturb her while dreaming I'll only try Hour by hour and minute by minute alone The Queen of our dreams is feted and waited upon 5he's the blonde and blue eyed happiness all come true So sing out your song brother But she'll only listen to you |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Two goes into four
Two times no more Two will make four Blue goes into green Mostly unseen ???ue becomes green Dreams take me so far Life is the star Trapped in my jar Go Follow the wind Open your heart Then you may start To make it Better |
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from Kevin Ayers - Didn`T Feel Lonely Till I Thought Of You/ The Island Albums (2005)
Two goes into four
Two times no more Two will make four Blue goes into green Mostly unseen ???ue becomes green Dreams take me so far Life is the star Trapped in my jar Go Follow the wind Open your heart Then you may start To make it Better |
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from Kevin Ayers - Banana Follies (2006)
Hey, mister, would you like my sister
Her name is Juanita, I think. you'd like to meet her. She's a little bit risky, Drinking always whiskey. But she's really a tiger Take you right inside her. Hey, mister, got another sister Her name is Dolores She likes pretty colores; She's a little bit silly, Eating always chili; But she's very sexy, Take her home in a taxi. Hey, Juanita, Juanita Banana Hey, Juanita, would you hold my banana; I'd like it now, I don't mean Manana. Hey, brother, what about my mother She's only just forty She's especially naughty. She knows a lot a tricks, More than the younger chicks. And if you don't like my mother, I got a very nice brother. |
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from Kevin Ayers - Banana Follies (2006)
Falling in love again, I never wanted to
But what am I to do, I can't help it Love's always been my game, play it how I may I was made that way, I can't help it Girls flutter to me like moths around a flame And if their wings burn, I am not to blame Falling in love again, I never wanted to But what am I to do, I can't help it |
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from Kevin Ayers - Banana Follies (2006)
I have been called a down
Yes you may write that down And for a little money I am extremely funny. I play before the audience I make them laugh and shout And when they've laughed for quite a while The door man lets them out, bye bye. You ask me how I do my act This is my reply I climb up on a ladder And announce that I will fly. You ask me how I do my act This is my reply I climb up on a ladder And announce that I will fly. |
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from Kevin Ayers - Banana Follies (2006)
Listen to me, lovely;
Shake our relations, hip; You make such sweet wine I want to take a sip. Take me to Tahiti Take me on your plane; When I reach Tahiti, I'll understand the game. Eat your crazy banana Disappear from sight; I'll be right behind you, Waiting for a bite. Take me to Tahiti. I want to change my plane If I don't reach Tahiti I'm the only one to blame. Let's go dancing in darkness They say it's really wild. It's called the bright fandango, Just ask any child. They'll take you to Tahiti They seem to have the style. Take me to Tahiti. I want to change my plane If I don't reach Tahiti I'm the only one to blame . |
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from Kevin Ayers - Banana Follies (2006)
I'm looking 'round madly
for something to find That might give me a front To put something, something behind. Just bouncing this ball Up and down the hall But it's full of best wishes and suffocating fishes, and all. So, let's drink some wine And have a good time. But if you really want to come through Let the good time, good time have you. It's what you've got to do. You said it was foolish for me to be sad; But I'm very hungry, and you.. You're very well fed, You're such a fat lady. And I'm talking to you just for something to do 'Cause I'd much rather kiss you But I know, I'm gonna miss you Again and again, I know I'm gonna miss you. So, let's drink some wine, etc. I sing to the island That sings in your head 'Cause I know you'd much rather be there Be there instead. I know you'd rather be there... But you won't find the answer Even when the wind blows; 'Cause the answer, my friend is in front.. Right there in front of your nose Everybody knows, it's their nose. So, let's drink some wine, etc. (repeat) |
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from Kevin Ayers - The Bbc Sessions 1970-1976 (2006)
When the angostura runs a little low
And your gin has lost that soft and roosy glow And time is rushing by, but it seems slow Just live dangerously once before you go If you take the bite right out of Mr. Snake He'll assume the reputation of a fake Until someone comes along, someone fearless someone strong And gives that Mr. Snake a mighty shake But who wants to shake with a snake? Who wants to shake with a snake? Who would help a simple adder to be happy to be gladder? Who wants to shake with a snake? Who wants to shake with a snake? Who would help a simple adder to be happy to be gladder? Who wants to shake with a snake? Who wants to shake with a snake? Who wants to shale with a snake? I ask you. |
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from Kevin Ayers - The Bbc Sessions 1970-1976 (2006)
Everything you do is true as long as you believe it
And everything you say is play and that's how you should treat it And everyone is high until there's something makes them low That's when you should stay, that's not the time to go No, no, no, no, no, no That's when you should stay and let your love just flow Lady lady won't you come here quick This whisky and wine is making me sick I want you now and I don't t care why You crazy beautiful butterfly And it could take all night to get a single thing right It could take all day to find something to say Ask me a question and I'll tell you a lie Ask me another, I'll spit in your eye Don't like to leave you but I know I can't stay So just keep lovin' in your butterfly way And it could take all night to get a single thing right It could take all day to find something to say Too much and too many things on my mind Can't make a story of things I can't find Rock and roll music playin' in my head Gonna keep on dancin' till I drop down dead It could take all night to get a single thing right It could take all day to find something to say Lady lady won't you come here quick Cause these evil drugs are makin' me sick I want you now and I don't care why You crazy beautiful butterfly And it could take all night to get a single thing right It could take all day to find something to say Magical Margaret You know you're so high above You fill my head with music My heart with love And it could take all night to get a single thing right It could take all day to find something to say Magical Margaret.... Magical butterfly |
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from Kevin Ayers - The Bbc Sessions 1970-1976 (2006)
Sitting on the beach like Clarence in Wonderland
I had a dream and I know you will understand Riding up the beach, it only took a moment Along came a lady looking for amusement She came up to me and everything was smiling And then she said something, it sounded like a violin Let's go to my chateau, we could have a good time Drinking lots of sky wine Miss Juliet Kate, Queen of the moon We're gonna get there soon Gonna get there soon There's no doubt about it Miss Juliet Kate, Queen of the moon We're gonna get there soon Gonna get there soon Miss Juliet Kate, Queen of the moon in June and this tune We're gonna get there soon, soon. soon, soon |
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from Kevin Ayers - The Bbc Sessions 1970-1976 (2006)
Falling in love again, I never wanted to
But what am I to do, I can't help it Love's always been my game, play it how I may I was made that way, I can't help it Girls flutter to me like moths around a flame And if their wings burn, I am not to blame Falling in love again, I never wanted to But what am I to do, I can't help it |
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from Kevin Ayers - The Bbc Sessions 1970-1976 (2006)
I have been called a down
Yes you may write that down And for a little money I am extremely funny. I play before the audience I make them laugh and shout And when they've laughed for quite a while The door man lets them out, bye bye. You ask me how I do my act This is my reply I climb up on a ladder And announce that I will fly. You ask me how I do my act This is my reply I climb up on a ladder And announce that I will fly. |
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