1.Next Generation
Shocked by the real world,
Because it was never there before for us to see.
Taught one thing to believe another,
We're children of hipocracy.
Stepping out of darkness,
We're blinded by the spotlight.
The future is ourís they say itís up us,
To make it right.
Laying the blame on the next generation.
Restained by unknown hands.
Holding on to helpless hands,
Staring down the face of days,
With eyes still unsure of whatís to come.
While time is still precious to many,
It's a worthless charm to some.
Ee-yeh-oh
Oh-wee-klo
Restained by unknown hands.
Holding on to endless strands,
Of what's to be created.
Looking into bloodshot eyes,
Longing to see paradise.
The vision is faded.
Laying the blame on the next generation.
(repeat)
2.For Your Love
Days stealing days leave me lonely,
Walking backwards through the night.
Photos of you and i and old times.
But black and white pictures don't show you right.
Plans upon plans and things to do,
Didn't let me realize but you're the future i left in the past.
And i'm caught up now by what could have been.
What i once knew of you is what i have heard of you.
It's fading so fast!
What can i do for your love？
I was a witness while time expired.
What can i do for your love？
I think i've got what's required,
For your love
The world's slow turn is what keeps me alive.
Sometimes i think i only live for the sunset.
But my eyes sometimes open to see the sunrise.
Plans upon plans and things to do,
Didn't let me realize but you're the future i left in the past.
And i'm caught up now by what could have been.
What i once knew of you is what i once heard of you.
It's all fading so fast!
What can i do for your love？
I was a witness while time expired.
What can i do for your love？
I think i've got what's required,
For your love
3.Speak Through Me
How can i stand myself？
The person i see in me.
Denying my resemblance to,
Everything i refuse to be.
Speak through me.
Speak through me.
Kind of you to carry me.
But, i have two feet of my own.
The proverbs tattletale.
Skipping many a stepping stone.
Speak through me.
Speak through me.
Talking to myself again.
Can't explain to you why.
Talking to myself again.
Can't explain to you why.
She oh, she, only she knows,
To speak through me.
Speak through me.
What i hear before you say.
Speak through me
Not for the mercy of crowds
Speak through me.
She oh, she, only she knows,
To speak through me.
4.Sidewalk Groove
Don't slip, don't trip take it all in stride.
Don't let one foot just fall behind.
It'll sneak up behind you know it'll find you.
And when it does it'll blow your mind.
It's the sidewalk groove,
The one that trips you up,
And makes you stop and take a look around.
And you hope noone is looking,
Because the ground -the ground is all you've found!
It's the sidewalk groove!
Waiting on the bus it's late you start to cuss!
And then you take that first step.
Your heel's too short, your toes are too long,
So you fall down and bust your lip!
Watch for the curb or the wheelchair ramp,
Make sure you've got the nerve when it rains or it get's damp.
Walk close to the rail and get up on the escalator,
If it don't getcha now you know it will sooner or later!
It's the sidewalk groove!
Sidewalk groove,
The one that trips you up,
And makes you stop and take a look around.
And you hope noone is looking,
Because the ground-the ground is all you've found!
It's the sidewalk groove!
5.Same But Different Blues
It looks like yesterday didn't do me much good,
'cause i ain't better off today.
My trunk's tied down 'cause my latch is broke.
I had the last laugh but at my own joke.
I'm waiting on something better to roll along.
Little things keep frustrating me,
I'm sick and tired of mediocraty.
And i'm lonesome hangin' 'round waiting for you.
Lost my job and all my money to,
The last thing that i want to loose it you.
And i'm waiting on something better to roll along.
I know it sounds like the same old blues,
Walkin' around in someone elses shoes.
But you don't understand 'cause no one else had you.
You've got me singing those same but different blues.
Woke up this morning crazy from the heat.
I put my pants on backwards and my shoes -the wrong feet.
But i know that everything will be alright.
City man is on his way -cuttin' my power of today.
Pretty soon everybody's knocking at my door.
Got no dollars and my rent is due,
I guess i'll move the hell off 12th avenue!
I'm waiting on something better to roll along.
I know it sounds like the same old blues,
Walkin' aound in someone elses shoes.
But you don't understand 'cause noone else had you.
You've got me singing those same but different blues.
(repeat)
It looks like yesterday didn't do me much good,
You've got me singing those same but different blues.
6.Affection(Is A Touchy Subject)
Boxed up your emotions,
Taped 'em up real good.
Tucked 'em up in some closet space,
Where i kinda figured you would.
Stole the key to your closet,
Intent on finding you out.
Opened up your box,
And this is what it was all about.
Seems that i don't love you,
Like i used to do.
But touchin' and lovin' and kissin' and huggin',
Ain't something we can't renew.
'cause baby affection is a touchy subject.
(repeat)
So my moves were premeditated,
I'd start with a kiss on the cheek.
And if that went well i'd give you a hug that you'd feel all
week.
Sneak up behind you quietly to get you all shook up.
And i'd open my bottle of love and pour you more than just one
cup!
And then if i don't love you,
Like i used to do.
But touchin' and lovin' and kissin' and huggin',
Ain't something we can't renew.
'cause baby affection is a touchy subject.
(repeat)
7.Essay
And there he stands -a little boy,
No shoes on his feet and dirt in his hands.
Molding dreams from the clay of his fathers,
And fathers before him.
And there he walks -a little boy,
In a path already chosen.
And in his mind the strides will all match,
But his steps remain smaller.
(only love will lead to love)
Behind all his notions of doubtful chagrin,
Are old pickett fences thatíll be white once again,
And there he waits ready for a life to begin.
And there he sits -a little boy,
Gazing through windows.
And all he sees in the abscence of peace,
Is a world out of reach.
Tell me whatís ahead where the light doesnít shine.
A little boy whose lost and a life heís yet to find.
What will become of his helpless cry
As the youth of a little boy passes by？
Only love will lead to love.
8.Keep Out
The foundation's cracking,
The studs are giving in.
Your new love is bulldozing,
What the old love once lived in.
I tried to stand up,
To the demolition team.
But they knocked me off of my feet,
When i just ran out of steam.
Well i hope she will forgive me,
'cause there is nothing that i can do.
They took away my deed,
So now my heart belongs to you.
And i guess i'll have to tell her...
Keep out! danger!
This is a construction site!
Detour up ahead! won't you turn around at the blinking light!
Not responsible for accidents that could take place.
No tresspassing in an
Whern you showed me your blueprints,
How could i say no？
Every single structure had my materials on the go.
The way you chose to build your love,
With the top floor in the sky,
And the little heart shaped windows,
They really caught my eye.
She's got lots and lots of money.
But her looks could buy my love.
My services will be free.
Working for you girl will be enough.
So beware everybody!!!
Keep out! danger!
This is a construction site!
Detour up ahead! won't you turn around at the blinking light!
Not responsible for accidents that could take place.
No tresspassing in any case.
9.Made For Two
Climb up on a hill with me and see what i have to offer,
First the big blue sky you see,
I love you like i love her.
Come again with me when the night is starry over,
Be it night or day,
Won't you hear me when i say,
I'll love you like i love her.
Hoping and wishing for things,
That make us all feel better,
For richer and for poorer,
They bring us all together.
The best gifts of all,
Come in boxes not marked for you,
Searching for signs and seasons,
Relevant rhymes or reasons.
I do believe this space was made for two,
Made for me and you.
Look further on now where sky and sea meet one another,
That's where my dreams still rest,
I'll love you lie i love her.
Sail with me the mother earth with mere sail, oars and rudder,
And when we've seen the world,
It's secrets are all unfurled,
I'll love you like i love her.
Snap shots.
Taking pictures of what life has to offer you,
Green grass growing at your feet,
In a spot that was made for two,
10.Here Amongst The Many
Here amongst the many,
Are those who weather shadows.
And belief that only god knows,
What will be forgiven.
And here amonst the many,
Are children baring heartache,
And people who refuse to make,
An effort to even listen.
But if forgiveness is truly near,
And the people truly hear.
May they lift the few to see the light...
To feel the light.
Here amongst the many,
Are those awaitng winter,
Denying all the splendor,
Of the seasons gone.
Here amongst the many,
Where eyes are seldom lifted,
And the darkness has not been sifted.
To reveal the dawn.
Reveal the dawn and eyes will rise,
And outstreched arms will be recognized.
Enduring hope through seasons gone,
And seasons yet unseen...
Here amongst the many.
11.Addicted To You
Please excuse my respiraton,
You beauty makes it a little hard for me to breathe.
Although i'm too polite to ask you to stay,
I'm a little too lonely to ask you to leave.
And i've been watching you all this while.
My heart forgets to beat everytime you smile.
I'm addicted to you woman.
Intoxicated by your smile.
Showing all kinds of symptoms,
Your body puts my hands on trial.
I'm addicted to to woman!
When my eyes first came in contact with you,
I got a little weak in the knees.
I started staggering, i couldn't walk straight.
Lost my balance with the slightest breeze.
It was as if i was tied from your strut to my heart,
And when you shook your hips i just feel apart.
I'm addicted to you woman.
Intoxicated by your smile.
Showing all kinds of symptoms,
Your body puts my hands on trial.
I'm addicted to to woman!
(repeat)
12.Time Is Out
Ain't gonna waste no time,
Pacing 'round the floor.
'causse my life is getting better,
Since you hit the door.
I didn't know you weren't worth,
The time that i spent.
I've wasted enough time,
Wondering were the memories went.
Time is out for wasting time.
Gonna find me another.
You change your mind,
And you always do.
Well, i'm sick of your mind, baby,
And i'm damn sure sick of you.
When the breaks ain't good,
You wonder what went wrong.
You're gonna wake one day and find our silver spoon is gone.
Time is out for wasting time.
13.I Just Don't Care
They say that idle hands just make trouble,
But i'll just dig a little deeper if you give the shovel.
They say if you stand still you won't get nowhere,
Well i don't have any burdens.
'cause i just don't care.
I just don't care!
I played the guitar when i was eight and they said go away,
But, now that i'm charging a rate they all want me to stay.
People say that you're crazy if you take a dare.
So, lock me up and commit me
'cause i just don't care!
I'm worry free, carelessly passing time relentlessly,
I am who i am.
The bills are late-to compensate i guess i'll leave it up to
fate.
I really don't give a damn!
I just don't care!
Satisfaction can't always be a guarantee,
But it doesn't take much for me because, i'm easy to please
I say please. i say thankyou because, i know that manners are
rare
But, if i forget-to hell with it
I don't care
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