Basia Clear Horizon[The Best Of Basia]

1.Clear Horizon


2.Cruising for Bruising

Cry
Come to me and cry
I know, I know, I know it's not easy
Your heart is aching
But so is mine,
How can I tell you
Why
For so long, so long, so long,
I've been thinking
Now I know
I can't live a lie

They say true love lasts forever
If we want it
There will be waiting

A second chance
Baby but now we need time
Time to learn
Time to understand
Where we went wrong
'Cause I feel so strong
We are cruising for bruising
My Baby

Go
I must let you go
Don't stop, don't stop
'cause it's better now
When I still love you
Don't say goodbye

So bye for now, don't let it die
'cause we can try some other time


3.Drunk On Love

I was dreaming when I jumped the lights
Busy scaling dizzy heights
Hummed a somewhat strangely familiar tune
My eyes as wide as open books
And from my ears upon two hooks
A big smile was hanging there like a crescent moon

It sometimes comes as quite a shock
When the gods of love decide to knock
You're in a state of disarray
Just when you least expect it--you'll never know a better day

Day dreaming fever taking over
No misdemeanour--stone cold sober

The officer who stopped me said： 'lucky you didn't wind up
dead!'
And he guessed that I was over and above
I hoped he'd only caution me, and I made a plea for clemency
On the grounds that I was only drunk on love

Day dreaming fever taking over
No misdemeanour--stone cold sober

It sometimes comes as quite a shock
When the gods of love decide to knock
You're in a state of disarray
Just when you least expect it--you'll never know a better day


4.Time And Tide

It's hard for me to stop my heart
love never knows
when the time is right
I don't want to hurt
anybody but
can't help loving you
I never felt like this before
I know this is passion
worth waiting for
let love take take its course
that's the only thing
for us to do

We got time, oh baby,
there's no rush
gonna be a better
day for us
hang on
and I will
wait for you
our love will always stay as good as new

Time and tide
nothing and no one
can stop us now
for better for worse
this time I'm sure
it's gonna last

How can I stop my heart？
Love never knows
when the time is right
don't want to hurt
anybody
don't want to make them cry
don't want to make them cry

We've got time, oh baby
there's no rush
gonna be a better
day for us
hang on
and I will wait for you
Our love will always stay as good as...
new

It's a matter of time
only a matter of...
Time and tide
nothing and no one
can stop us now
for better for worse
this time I'm sure
it's gonna last
gonna last forever

We got time, oh baby
there's no rush
gonna be a better
day for us
hang on
and I will wait for you


5.Waters Of March

Lyrics：Antonio Carlos Jobim
Music：Antonio Carlos Jobim

A stick, a stone
It's the end of the road
It's the rest of the stump
It's a little alone
It's a sliver of glass
It is life, it's the sun
It is night, it is death
It's a trap, it's a gun
The oak when it blooms
A fox in the brush
The knot of the wood
The song of the thrush
The wood of the wind
The criff, a fall
A scratch, a lump
It is nothing at all
It's the wind blowing free
It's the end of a slope
It's a beam, it's a void
It's a hunch, it's a hope

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the end of the stain
It's the joy in your heart

The foot, the ground
The fresh and the bone
The beat of the road
A slingshot stone
A truckload of bricks
In the soft morning light
The shot of the gun
In the dead of the night
A mile, a must
A thrust, a bump
It's a girl, it's a rhyme
It's a cold, it is the mumps
The plan of the house
The body in bed
And the car that got stuck
It's the mud, it's the mud
A float, a drift
A flight, a wing
A cock, a quail
Oh, the promise of spring

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of life
It's the joy in your heart

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of life
It's the joy in your heart

A point, a grain
A bee, a bite
A blink, a buzzard
A sudden stroke of night
A pin, a needle
A sting, a pain
A snail, a riddle
A wasp, a stain
A snake, a stick
It's John, it is Joe
A fish, a flash
A silvery glow
The bed of the well
The end of the line
The dismay on the face
It's a loss, it's a find
A spear, a spike
A point, a nail
A drip, a drop
The end of the day

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of life
In your heart, in your heart

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of life
It's a joy in your heart

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of joy
In your heart

The end of the road
A little alone
A sliver of glass
A life, the sun
A night, a death

The end of the road
And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of joy
In your heart

Of the waters of March

And the riverbank talks
Of the waters of March
It's the promise of joy
In your heart

Of the waters of March


6.Third Time Lucky

First one--it's a shock
A second helping--not good enough
Third time lucky--and you've arrived!
If you have any doubts then try once more

Maybe I was too impressed
He flattered--i was blushing
He found my _joie de vivre_ so cute and rather touching
Himself so upwardly mobile, so cerebral, clever
Could I ever live up to his dreams
Or would I like to play a part in his scheme？
I don't think so

I have my plans and brave ambition
Knowing no bounds, no inhibitions
'nd I'm aware there's a lesson in every fall
So next time I'll get closer

First one--it's a shock
A second helping--not good enough
Third time lucky--and you've arrived!
If you have any doubts then try one more time

Later I met a boy whose inner life was his true passion
We did connect in an exploratory fashion
He claimed what tie us to this mortal coil we should sever
Could I ever live up to his dreams
Or would I like to play a part in his scheme？
Oh I fear not

I have my plans and brave ambition
Knowing no bounds, no inhibitions
'nd I'm aware there's a lesson in every fall
So next time I might get it right


7.Promises

Lyrics：Easther／Vernie Bennett
Music：Easther／Vernie Bennett

Been around the world
Seen all I can see through the look in your eye
Touch my hand and I cry
Why baby, can't I feel this way all the time？

Looking out the window, I feel so distant from you
There's so much I can give you
Just give me a chance
To show you my love and affection
Baby let's start again and prove our love
'Cause if it's wrong or right this is how I feel
I know I can make things right
You promise me always to be there through thick and thin

Been around the world
Seen all I can see through the look in your eye
Touch my hand and I cry
Why baby, can't I feel this way all the time？

When our bodies are united
It gives me peace and joy and brings me sweet memories
The promises you made don't mean anything any more
Baby let's start again and prove our love
'Coz if it's wrong or right this is how I feel
I know I can make things right
Baby let's start all over again, I'll try

Been around the world
Seen all I can see through the look in your eye
Touch my hand and I cry
Why baby, can't I feel this way all the time？

Said we'd spend all our lives
Making plans that would last all the time, oh
There are no guarantees, my life is full of surprises

Been around the world
Seen all I can see through the look in your eye
Touch my hand and I cry
Why baby, can't I feel this way all the time？


8.Baby You're Mine

Written：Basia Trzetrzelewska／Danny White

Sitting there and feeling lonely
Had my blue eyes for you only
Suddenly you turned around and smiled at me

It wasn't my imagination
Had no doubts no hesitation
When it comes to love I know where I wanna be

Is it real am I dreaming
I've been waiting light years for someone like you
Can't believe you are here with me
I've got you and I can't hide it anymore
I want the world to know that

Baby you're mine
You are blowing my mind
We are two of a kind
Baby you're really mine

Now I see what I've been missing
It's the happiest girl you're kissing
Baby only you can make me feel like this


9.Yearning

'tender feelings heal with flowers
When your woes and sorrows leave you
Overwhelmed
For the state of endless sadness or
Uncompleted mourning--
Take star of bethlehem,
There's willow if bitter, when helpless--
Wild rose,
Some sunshine wattle revives all lost hopes'
But for a simple case of longing--
What are we to do when homeless in our
Hearts and souls

Some of us take daring chances following our
Lovers--
The passion we can trust
Others just cannot sit still--
They're driven by the power of mighty
Wanderlust
Wherever we go, god, we're trying so hard
To make every place feel like home left behind
But despite of all endeavours--nothing
Changed,
As ever--we're homeless in our hearts

But I'm yearning no more
'cause I found my home in you
And now it's where I belong
I gave up the world to be with you

Come to me, I'll soothe your yearning

Is this what you've always dreamed of
The aim of our desire is hard to recognize
It often stares you in the face and yet, against
All reason,
Takes the longest time to find
You circle the globe, go native, go far
But it's not a country or a town, not a house
What's the use of distant travel if only to
Discover--you're homeless in your heart

But I'm yearning no more
'cause I found my home in you
And now it's where I belong
I gave up the world to be with you

So come to me, let me soothe your yearning


10.Astrud

Nobody knows where she came from
The tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl
With a voice as light as air
Nobody knows but no one cares
'Cause everybody loves her
When she signs makes you dream a fairy tale

With a certain smile

She can make you feel so nice
Saying gently 'Goodbye sadness'
Still will break your heart

Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be the same

Where is she now the lovely girl
With the softest voices you ever heard
Asking---fly me to the moon
I know I'll find her in the sun of Copacabana
Meditating
Her lonely heart is nothing new

With a certain smile

She can make you feel so nice
Saying gently 'Goodbye sadness'
Still will break your heart

Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be the same
Never be the same

Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be

Nobody knows where she came from
The tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl
With a voice as light as air
Nobody knows but no one cares
'Cause everybody loves her
When she signs makes you dream a fairy tale


11.An Olive Tree

One day, while in the south of france,
My good friend said I should hug an olive tree,
She claimed that dreams come true when you do, but
Can a plant be in any way that beneficial to me？

Though I'm a famous sceptic, feet on the ground,
This time I wanted this to be true
Now picture this：
A silly polish girl in nice
Embracing trees
Wishing for you

Hug an olive tree!
I take it--things are looking good
Still--could be better,
There's always something to improve
And so you should
Hug an olive tree
I take it--things are looking good
Still--could be better,
There's always something to improve
Oh yes we should

So when you're in the south of france
And you've got dreams,
Look for some magic gardens with olive trees

Though I'm a famous sceptic, feet on the ground,
This time I wanted this to be true
Some olive branch must have heard my desperate heart
'cause I wear the crown (the olive crown,
I wear the olive crown...)
And so do you


12.Go For You


13.New Day For You

Hello again ---it's me

Your shoulder's where I sit
The half,nobody sees,of a silent partnership
I am here---your help at hand

I'm never far away
A clear view from where I stand
I'll be there if you need me

I am your helping hand
My words---you've heard them all before
It's only for the sake of love

It's gonna be a new day for you
A new day for you
The stars have played their part
The past is gone and done
Have more faith in love
The best is yet to come

So what is this I here

you deserve a break

Take time to think it out
Don't make a new mistake
I am here---your help at hand

It's gonna be a new day for you
A new day for you,new day for you,new day for you
The stars have played their part
The past is gone and done
Have more faith in love
The best is yet to come

My words---you've heard them all before
It's only for the sake of love

The stars have played their part
The past is gone and done
Have more faith in love
The best is

It's gonna be a new day for you
A new day for you,new day for you,new day for you
It's gonna be a new day for you
A new day for you,new day for you,new day for you

Hello again ---it's me


14.Perfect Mother

She's gonna be a perfect mother,
Perfect mother
In her mind there's no doubt
Though no one could show her how to be
A perfect mother, perfect mother
People say--she's too young
Should a child have a child？

Hers is gonna be a perfect baby
Raised according to the old prescription：
Cuddle it daily and smother with kisses
'cause there's nothing more important
Just make sure that she never misses

A perfect mother, perfect mother
People say--she's too young
No one could ever show her how

Babies grow, then they tend to leave us
That's how it's always been and always will be
Deep down inside you never stop wishing
For the hope to be certain that your
Boy or girl
Will be forever needing you

Hers is gonna be a perfect baby
Raised according to the old prescription：
Cuddle it daily and smother with kisses
'cause there's nothing more important
Who knows better--
All her life she missed her


15.From Now On

Once upon a time it was for real
Nothing mattered---then we were together
And I couldn't ask for more
My dream came true
You were nearest to my heart

I can't make you love me anymore
Nothing matters now when you are gone
Tried so many times before
Only now I understand
We never felt the same

But I don't mind
I don't mind
A better combination won't be hard to find
Got to learn to walk again
It's so new---being free
Start the life of different kind
No more us
From now on it's---me

I know this empty room too well
I've got to plan my new life's resolutions
First of all I show you how I can survive
I never knew that I could laugh like this

So I don't mind
I don't mind
A better combination won't be hard to find
Got to learn to walk again
It's so new---being free
Start the life of different kind
No more us
From now on it's---me

I don't mind (x16)

Got to learn to walk again
It's so new---being free
Start the life of different kind
No more us
From now on it's---me

Once upon a time it was for real
Nothing mattered then we were together
You were nearest to my heart
Only now I understand
We never felt the same
I don't mind,I don't mind,I don't mind
I don't mind,I don't mind,I don't mind
I don't mind
I don't mind,I don't mind,I don't mind


16.Half A Minute

Lyrics：Reilly／White／Poncioni
Music：Reilly／White／Poncioni

What is there to say
When all the love has slipped away
In half a minute.
There is always something we can blame,
But in the end, it's just the same -
Suddenly, you find yourself alone.

Half a minute
Half a minute

What is there to say
When every dream just fades away
In half a minute.
Every explanation we can find
Will never change it, we are through -
Suddenly, you find yourself alone.

Half a minute
Half a minute


17.Angels Blush

There is a day when the angels blush
So overjoyed with the world they see
They finally rest for awhile
And may even smile
Observing the Earth in glee

And there is warmth despite December
Our little games we can't remember
There's so much more that matters today
If only we could live like this everyday of the year

Angels blush
Angels blush
In the Christmas glow of love
Angels blush

Where does it come from this time of peace？
Why do we all wish each other well？
Must be divine intervention
Melting the ice
Of hearts under heaven's spell

And there is warmth despite December
Our little games we can't remember
There is much more that matters today
If only we could live like this everyday of the year

Angels blush
Angels blush
In the Christmas glow of love
Angels blush

There is a day when the angels blush
So overjoyed with the world they see
They finally rest for awhile
And they even smile
Observing the Earth in glee

Angels blush
Angels blush
In the Christmas glow of love
Angels blush