1. |
Fuel to the Fire
03:41
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Goodbye my best laid plans, that never were
So much for ‘we’ll work it out’, it can’t be done
Or be undone
So long to faded dreams, and who we’ve been
Too long, too many miles
In caffeine dreams
And broken sleep
Won’t keep on adding fuel to the fire
I don’t want to wait any longer
I thought the home you find, you keep inside
Too far, too many days are out of mind
I may get left behind
Won’t keep on adding fuel to the fire
I don’t want to wait any longer
I realise this time is over
I don’t want to wait any longer
These days are tough
And I know that we’ve had enough
Those days were rough
And the end it won’t come soon enough
These days are tough
And I know that we’ve had enough
Won’t keep on adding fuel to the fire
I don’t want to wait any longer
I realise this time is over
I don’t want to wait any longer
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2. |
Follow the Sorrow
04:19
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Lock the door, leave the world behind
Don't follow the sorrow
Armed with a spoon but with an axe to grind
Don't borrow their sorrow
Go away I don't want to play the blame game
On another day you may have your say
But I know you and see through you
Time heals, and time takes pieces of me
Lines break, and others create a bridge out of here
Who put, our lives on display?
who put, your lives on parade?
Lock the door, leave the world behind
Don't follow the sorrow
Armed with a spoon but with an axe to grind
Don't follow the sorrow
Go away I don't want to play the blame game
On another day you may have your say
But I know you and see through you
You struck a deal
You were made to feel righteous again
Now you're someone else
But you used to be able to think for yourself
What you gotta say about it?
and what you gonna do about it?
What you gotta say about it?
and what you gonna do about it?
Lock the door, shut the world away
On another day you may have your say
What you gotta say about it?
and what you gonna do about it?
What you gotta say about it?
and what you gonna do about it?
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3. |
Like Minded Fool
03:54
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We were, so young
When my words were dumb
You could make them work
A tale told and imagery
These were things you shared
And the lyrics were repaired
So glad to know my like minded fool
Amazing phrases always came to you
And if they didn’t fit we’d just go and break the rules
And show them why, we were fools
A bass line from the seventh page
Those chords can stay the same
But try the words again
A masterclass, from Johnny D
A visit from GT
To show us what he’d bought, he never payed a lot
So glad to know my like minded fool
Amazing phrases always came to you
And if they didn’t fit we’d just go and break the rules
And show them how, we were fools
So glad to know my like minded fool
Amazing phrases always came to you
And if they didn’t fit we’d just go and break the rules
And show them how, and told them how,
We were fools
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4. |
Warning Shot
03:58
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This is a warning shot
So move on over
A shot across the bows
and you’re keeling over
Stand down, I might not miss again
This is a danger sign
A standard omen
Across enemy lines
A drop in the ocean
Stand down, I never miss and......
Time’s not on our side
We see all, we know all
Down on the inside
We see all, we know all
This is a fragile line
You’re tripping over
Ignore the warning sign
And then roll on over
Stand by, I never miss and…
Time’s not on our side
We see all, we know all
Down on the inside
We see all and know all
You say , you say it’s our destiny
Your way, your way is a part of me
I’m signing off, I’m saving face
Stand by, I never miss...
Time’s not on our side
We see all, we know all
Down on the inside
We see all and know all
Time’s not on our side
We see all, we know all
Down on the inside
We see all and know all
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5. |
Cruel Sir
03:56
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I’m facing the ground
Under a beautiful sky
I’m fixed at my feet
In that moment, when miracles fly round my ears
And thinking too much
Under this beautiful sky
And faking too much
Won’t you rescue me
I’ve said all I want to say
Don’t drag me down
I’ve dressed up the truth for the fools
I’ve seen all I want to see
Don’t shout me down, Cruel Sir
I’m chasing the tide
Against the strength of the moon
And the unkindness of time
Will be stolen
If your default position is rain
No thanks all the same
I’ve said all I want to say
Don’t drag me down
I’ve dressed up the truth for the fools
I’ve seen all I want to see
Don’t shout me down, Cruel Sir
There's no mystery
I just want to go home
I’ve said all I want to say
Don’t drag me down
I’ve dressed up the truth for the fools
I’ve seen all I want to see
Don’t shout me down, Cruel Sir
Cruel Sir
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6. |
Promise of Light
05:31
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The slow yawn
The warmth brings it on
A thawing has begun
Forget what night has done
It's ok
A deep breath
Like fire through the veins
A broken silent of night
A place where dreams take flight
It's ok
It's all ok
To the promise of light
We are someone
To those who promise the earth
We are no one
So I will speak my mind
One line at a time
and I seek the truth
One lie at a time
Something in the air we breathe is innocent
Its only when we breathe it out it's different
It's ok
It's all ok
In the promise of light
We are someone
For those who desire the earth
We are no one
So I will clear my mind
One thought at a time
And I will seek the truth
Where ever it lies
Something in the air we breathe is innocent
It's only when when we breathe it out it's different
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7. |
Together
05:02
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Headlong into straight lines
Two of a kind
And forced into rewind
To times behind
Down comes the fortress
That was your mind
You're alone on the hill now
And I don't mind
Because..
I know this will bring us together
I hope this feeling lasts forever
Say hello to the inside
And hide away
There's light on the dark side
And it's kinder than you know
All aboard for the detox
And ride the waves away
I know this will bring us together
I hope this feeling lasts forever
These are the bonds they try to sever
But we are the glue that holds forever
So come on, come on, come on now
So come on, come on, come on now
Carry on, carry on, carry on now
All dance to the play sign
But all in line
And move to the same beat
But at different times
I know this will bring us together
I know this will bring us together
I know this will bring us together
So come on, come on, come on now
Come on, come on, come on now
Carry on, carry on, carry on now
Carry on, carry on, carry on now......
(Come on, come on, come on now)
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8. |
The Trophy
03:49
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Your game, your match
Dead smiles and snatch
The sour blood from your suit
Spot the devil In the loop
Drawn in, spat out
Chewed up and threw out
If life’s a game, you will win
You bought the trophy and now you’re in
You’re just another stand in
A shoe in
Who never valued anything
Down here
No one ever smiles at you anymore
Down here
Nothing can be saved or borrowed
Your game, your match
Dead smiles and snatch
The sour blood from your suit
Spot the devil In the loop
Drawn in, spat out
Chewed up and threw out
If life’s a game, you will win
You bought the trophy and now you’re in
Instead of having feelings (Feeling show you're weak)
A stand in
For someone doing better things
Down here
Everyone’s the same as you are
Down here
Nothing can be made from anyone
No accumulation here
No operation fear
Your game, your match
Dead smiles and snatch
The sour blood from your suit
Spot the devil In the loop
Drawn in, spat out
Chewed up and threw out
If life’s a game, you will win
You bought the trophy
Your sour face
Illuminates your lack of grace
You’re now displaced
Looks like it all was a waste
And you failed to find a place
And all for a trophy
And all for the glory
And all for a trophy
And all for the glory
And all for a trophy
And all for the glory
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9. |
Time for Sleep
04:21
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Time for Sleep
So goodnight, sleep tight
May your dreams be far away
This earth may churn around
But you're safe here, you're safe now
And in your dreams you while away
The glory days that went away with war
In so many ways you're not the way you were
A single butterfly
Steered by some lullaby (in blissful sleep)
And drifting freely into view (it has something to show you)
An old man shuts his eyes
His game's won, his time is done (all run out)
Hold my hand, we'll get you there (and take you far away from here)
The glory days that went away with war
In so many ways you're not the way you were
The glory days are just the days before
All that remains, are faces in the mire
Though hope is saved, it's climbing ever higher
We can meet it there
And you can throw water on this fire
And silence can be won
Until your time is done
The glory days that went away with war
In so many ways you're not the way you were
Your glory days are just the days before
In every way you're just the way you were
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