Creatures Of Habit

Billy Squier Creatures Of Habit Lyrics
1.Young At Heart

So you're out to change the world
You can do it none too fast
You don't want to see your future
Wash away into the past
Now a change is gonna come...
Say it's written on the streets
But there's a monkey on your back
...try to put him on a shelf
And you try to find in others
What you hide inside yourself

And you worry 'bout the war
And you try to understand
But forget about tomorrow
When you're playin' in the band

Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart

Now you've been around the world
Seen the shape of things to come
You begin to feel the damage
From the crazy things we've done
Now the lines are overdrawn
...see 'em bleedin' down your face
And there's a sore and scary monster...
She's-a comin' after you

Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young at heart...yea

Now you're weary from the war
But it's time to start again
And you don't know what you're fightin' for
But you'll fight until the end
Now forget about the future
Don'tcha try to understand
There's no need to fear tomorrow
Just keep playin' in the band

Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young...stay young
Stay young at heart


2.She Goes Down

She goes down
She...walks into your life so effortlessly
Makes you swallow...she go down

She make you look--she's trouble boy, oh yea
She'll take your life into her hands, oh yea

She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gives it up

She...laughs at all the things you pretend to be
You're a gone boy...she's the one

She got the look--she's soul attraction
She'll lead you out across the line
She got the love that comes in colors
She got the touch that's hard to find

She wrote the book--spells trouble boy, oh yea
Run for your life--she'll make your plans, oh yea

She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never give it up
Cause she makes you...she go down
Say she'll take you ...she go down

She acts out all your dreams--she'll be your fantasy
You're a schoolboy in her arms and she'll teach you
She got the love that comes in colors
She got a touch that's hard to find
She got the gun--she's got the power
She'll shoot it up do you dare to try

She makes you...she go down
And she'll break you...stick around

She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never let you up
And she'll take you...she goes down
And she'll make you...she goes down


3.Lover

I was green in my younger days
Full of plans but not much knowin'
Tried my hand at the game of love
But i was so naive
From the shelter of mama's wings
Learned to fly but i was broken
By a woman of 25
When i was just 19

Didn't know where to find myself
The rules they were not so simple
Makes no sense tryin' to face this world
'til you're old enough to fight

Lover...you're the reason i'll be home tonite
Lover...never thought that i would see the light

I was hungry in '81
For a time i thought i'd found her
Found myself on the road again
Freezin' from the cold
Fortune found me in '82
With a girl from way down under
She seemed like the natural thing
I thought i knew for sure

Tried to hold her--i could not see
Past her eyes was a spell unbroken
Battered visions and frozen dreams
That would never see the light...now you're my
Lover...you're the reason i'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that i would see the light
Lover...you're the reason i'll be home tonite

It's a long road to salvation
People say nothin' lasts forever
But when it comes to the bottom line
When i make it i'll see you there...see you there

Once in a lifetime...

Now we're lookin' on better times
It seems like a miracle
But i'll never forget those days
I'm ready now to fight...for you my

Lover...you're the reason i'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that i would see the light
Lover...you're the reason i'll be home tonite

Once in a lifetime...


4.Conscience Point

Freedom rider...though you've tried
Words are not enough for you now...
It's hard on your pride
I can't find you...though i know you
You are just a step out of line...
Come closer to me

When the lines are drawn
And no one comes to break us down
And the walls that stood between us
Tumble to the ground
It's time to find someone to run to

I've got a place in mind
It's known as conscience point
It's where the clouds roll by
They say that nothin' really matters
I'm goin' out to find
Why people come this way
And put the past behind
You know there really is a reason

Changing faces...trading places
Nothing lasts anymore...it's hard when you try
Star-crossed lovers run for cover
I don't know if it's right...but i know how i feel

When you're tired of all those things
You never said before
And although you've tried you never opened that door
It's time to find someone to run to

We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I look into your eyes
You say that nothin' really matters
If i could change your mind
If you would look my way
And leave it all behind
You'd know you really mean so much to me

When you've tired of all those things
You've never done before
And you never took the time
To fall in love before
You've got to find someone to...yea

We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I'll look into your eyes
And know that somethin' really matters
'cause we can change our minds
And we can find our way
And leave it all behind
'cause you really mean that much to me

Conscience point...take a walk with me
And put it all behind
We'll make some history


5.Nerves On Ice

You don't need the papers to read between the lines
And you don't need the grapevine to say what's on your mind
Hangin' on the corner in the opera of the street
Eyes of imitation on everyone you meet
Dance to the music--sing to my song
Come to the party--and bring your friends along, listen

Roll over...get down
Gonna make you...right now
So heavy...so nice
We'll put your...nerves on ice

I been to the banker and i been to see the queen
Six of seven wonders have i made out of my dreams
I could be a junkie--i could be like you
We could be together...then what would we do
Life for the takin' is just outside your door
Time is the one thing that no one can afford
Listen...
Roll over...right now
Gonna make you...get down
So heavy...s'all right
We'll put your nerves on ice

Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
Only the strong survive...
And no one here gets out alive

Call for the doctor--you can call out for a priest
But you can't take it with you when they're taggin' your disease
There're no easy lessons--and there're no guarantees
But you can go the distance be what you want to be
Stand where you're able...leave with your pride
Come to the table and throw down for your side, listen

Roll over...get down
You're gonna like it...and how
So heavy...so right
We'll put your nerves on ice

Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
...don't think twice
...nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them leave you on the edge of town
...don't think twice
...nerves on ice


6.Hands Of Seduction

Love...it's that one big step you take
Eyes...watchin' every move you make
When the fear lifts you up...you won't back down
...be careful what you say
Beware of the dark...they'll steal your heart away

It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...so illogical...

Hands of seduction...hands of seduction
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime
...hands of seduction

Crimes of the heart are hard to take
Lies can't defend your first mistake

When you're vulnerable...it's improbable
You can face your world--make it all work out
...you're so vulnerable...

Hands of seduction...creepy fingers through your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction

It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...it's illogical

Hands of seduction...know the secrets in your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction...

So you say you owe the sands of time
If you don't look now your life won't lie
Jack and jill conquered the hill...
But even still they had to pay the bill
For their father's sins
Like a poor boy...(say) you just can't win
In the hands of the devil there's double trouble
You got it comin'...no use in runnin'
Said i've always known there's a price you pay...
Like when i see you babe
I wanna take you all the way...all the way...
To a place you've never known
Beyond your heart...beyond a home...
Way beyond your shame..

Your hands seduce me


7.Facts Of Life

These are the golden years
When people get what they want
And you can be one of them
'cause you're old enough to burn

So you earn your star--you run from the pack
Sell the clothes from off of your back
And you'll go far--you'll never look back
Your dreams can never die

Welcome to the facts of life

Life on the edge of town...
No one could get near you
But one day you call to them
When they find you where it hurts

You can fall so far you never come up
All you've got is never enough
And just one word can make it so tough
Your dreams were not so wise...

You're runnin' through the facts of life

Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life

The first time i saw you
You were untouchable
You walked on the poet's heels
No one could deny you

Now you're lookin' for better things
Someone to get close to
A song everybody knows
...when you find out what it's worth...

And you come so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--they roll off your back
They make it hard--you like it like that
Your dreams will never die

When you go so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--you throw 'em right back
They play so hard--you like it like that
Our dreams become our lives
No more runnin' from the facts of life

No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin'...
No more runnin'...
No more runnin' from the facts of life


8.l-o-v-e Four Letter Word

L-o...whaddo i know
V-e...she's not comin' back to me
L-o...i can't let go
V-e...tell ya what that girl don't mean to me
So you see my friend...
Love is just a four letter word

Once there were schoolyards with children at play
Once there was england...and one sunny day
One kinda woman for one kinda man
How could i know i was not in her plans

Say love...say love

When i was soarin' you urged me to fly
When i was hungry you fed me your lines
Led me to water...you sang me your song
One day when i woke up i found you were gone

Say love...say love...
Say love...say love...
Nobody told me...love is just a four letter word

L is for losin' the love that you crave
And o is when it's over and your heart can't explain
V is for the victim...the victim of the crime
And e is every morning when you break down on time
So you see my friend...love is just a four letter word

L-o...i can't let go
V-e...friends all say just let it be
L-o...oo-oo
V-e...

Forget your illusions...forget what they say
'cause all your dreams of happiness
Have just blown away
Once in a lifetime your spirit will fly
That's what she told me 'fore she told me good-bye

Love...say love
Love...say love
So you see my friend...love is just a four letter word

L is for losers when fortune turns blue
And o is overcomin' what you know to be true
V is for the vengeance that's left out in the rain
And e is each and every night you crumble in pain
So you see my friend...love is just a four letter word
So you see my friend...
I say 'stop - don't say it'
So you see my friend...love is just a four letter word

L-o...whaddo i know
V-e...she's not comin' back to me
L-o...i can't let go
V-e...tell ya what that girl don't mean to me

We're just the victims of the powers that be


9.Strange Fire

What's that sound...this poundin' in my head
The beat's so loud...got me tossin' in my bed
I been avoidin' it for too long
I can love 'em and leave 'em...
Then i can't go wrong
But that kinda love don't get you too far
...leaves you out by back door

It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when i'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...

What's that sound...this ringin' in my ears
The beat keeps poundin' (turn it up)
Now my time is drawin' near
Gotta get on with this emotion
Got my back to the wall...
Your devotion makes me...
Cry like a baby...and now i can't let go

It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when i'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire

I been watchin' you...
I found out where you sleep...
I hear the names you call...
And the company you keep...
It's an endless fight...
For an endless love...
Now i'm reachin' down inside...
Gonna find out what i want

It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when i'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire

It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire...
Burn me baby
It's a strange strange fire...


10.Alone In Your Dreams(Don't Say Goodbye)

I saw you last night...alone in your dreams
You were so peaceful there...or that's how it seemed
But something is wrong...you feel it inside
No one can reach you there...but still you can't hide

'cause dreams never lie
You can't if you try
It's not often easy to wake up...sometimes

Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us

A shot in the dark...like ships in the night
So we're both older now...well that's all right
'cause visions live on where memories have died
We've walked that road before...we'll get there this time

Now i know you tried
You tell me that you've had enough
You think it might be easier to just give up

Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...lean on my shoulder
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us

Tell ya baby...i can't stop thinkin'
'bout all those times you walked on out my door
Now i don't want you...say i don't need it
But i'll never--no never...let you go

Don't say good-bye...and don't look back
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't look back...and don't say why
Don't turn back...keep dreamin' for us

Don't don't oh yea
Don't don't --say why
Keep on dreamin'
Keep dreamin' for us