The Great Escape

The Rifles The Great Escape Lyrics
1.Out In The Past

Lyricist:Luke Crowther, Grant Marsh, Robert Pyne, Joel Stoker

This little town hasn't changed so much
Not since the time of night
When we would lie out and talk like we couldn't be touched
Then you'd go away when the morning was light

But sure enough, well we had to grow up
And there's nothing like a full time job to put out your fire
We were young and wasn't in love
But maybe we were happy getting carried away

But now that seems so long ago
Out the door and down the road
I'm sometimes sick when I'm alone
Of the times we had and now we don't

But out in the past we were running around
That sometimes so fast with your foot on the ground
It was so hard to stand, you never could tell
That all I saw was you

And every place that we talk about
Don't seem too far away
When you rely on yourself and the one you're around
And always believe everything that they say

But little talk isn't always enough
And just 'cause you're still here now
Doesn't mean you're a liar
We were young and that was enough
And life has a habit of getting in the way

Now that seems so long ago
Out the door and down the road
I'm sometimes sick when I'm alone
Of the times we had and now we don't

But out in the past we were running around
That sometimes so fast with your foot on the ground
It was so hard to stand, you never could tell
That all I saw was you

And out in the past we were running around
That sometimes so fast with your foot on the ground
It was so hard to stand, you never could tell
That all I saw was you

And out in the past we were running around
That sometimes so fast with your foot on the ground
It was so hard to stand, you never could tell
That all I saw was you


2.Romeo And Julie

Windy walks and days in bed
All our differences unsaid
Hand in hand we both entwine
Underneath a dreary grey skyline

And all we think about is that someday we might
Have more to think about and less time to decide
But if time is on our side then tell me why

We have to fall apart, and go around again
I don't know where to start because we never end
We could be Romeo and Julie of our times
If we could only stop the tears we have

Windy walks and days in bed
All our differences unsaid
Hand in hand we both entwine
Underneath a dreary grey skyline

If we could only see the differences from a heartache
And a lie, so don't tell me that's the end
cause that's the lie

The difference between a heartache and a lie.


3.The General

When he was younger he could rumble like a hurricane
And leave you lying with a hunger for some novocaine
Hit the switch on the lights in a heartbeat
Just like your worst nightmare with a mean streak
But all the talent and the money's only gonna breed
Every Queen every King you're ever gonna need
And they'll be nothing of the man and the legacy
By the time that they get through

Every time you close your eyes you see your memory
'Boy you dream a lot'
Cause you're really not that man you used to be

When he was younger he could rumble like a hurricane
But now he stands out like a puddle in the pouring rain
Trying hard to chase an ever fading memory
Before the days of grace are never gonna be
So gather round and buy a ticket for the funeral
Bring your camera and flowers for the general
Sit around and reminise about the glory days

Every time you close your eyes you see your memory
'Boy you dream a lot'
Cause you're really not that man you used to be

Every time you close your eyes you see your memory
'Boy you dream a lot'
Cause you're really not that man that people see


4.For The Meantime

But every day that I don't see your face it's a tragedy
And time away could be time staring into your eyes
But every day that I don't see your face feels forever to me
All the while I'm away you'll be there on my mind

And we might find in our lifetime
When the lights go out and the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
And before too long I will be right there at your side

Because everyday that I don't see your smile it's a tragedy
And I'm afraid that we might lose the feeling inside
Because there's no other sound that can make me go weak at the
knees
Like the sound of your voice on the end of the line

And we might find in our lifetime
When the lights go out and the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
And before too long I will be right there at your side
For a while


5.Fall To Sorrow

The walls around come down and they're crashing around me
And there's a taste in my mouth that feels like the bitter end
And if I get away from the pain and the voices that hound me
Well I'm not quite sure I've got the strength to start over
again

But if I make it to the setting sun
Well I might have a story to tell before the day I'm gone

If I fall to sorrow, and find it hard to see to the end
Do I have the heart to go, and try it again?


6.Sometimes

So far away from me to see
When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week

Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...

Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind

The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head wont't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet

'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you
thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel
lonely


7.Toerag

Walk out of the door and make my way up the street
Cold wind in my eyes runs a tear down my cheek
Not a soul to be heard so no point to complain
At least the sound of the birds compensates for the rain
Hit the queue for the bus and then join the line
Same faces for the last ten years of my life
See them more than my friends I couldn't tell you their names
Shattered glass on the floor the kids have run out of games
And I don't see that's ever gonna change
One hour passes till I'm back on my feet
A stone's throw I will be walking till I'm off the street
Hang my coat to dry, settle down with the herd
Some I really don't mind, some just get on my nerves
Turn my back to the clock cause it slows the time
Take out a cigarette and hear the match strike
Turn the radio on to drown the sound of the rain
Same bands same songs play again and again
And I don't see that's ever gonna change

Tell me I'm not right say what you like I'm miles away
And expect nothing changing except for the name of the day.

From my place of work I move away in haste
Time there moves slow but rushes when I'm away
Pass a girl from my school the conversation's brief
Gotta catch that train, get myself some relief
I meet up with friends and they knock off at six
I pull at five and walk about for a bit
Watch the world go by through an empty glass
And I know that won't be the last 'so'

Tell me I'm not right say what you like I'm miles away
And expect nothing changing except for the name of the day.

Creep back into bed and I pull up the sheet
High over my head and undercover my feet
Till the room goes dark and i'm miles away
Jump to the alarm and start another day!


8.History

Won't you please stop telling me
I know you're not so blind to see
That everything that was correct
Is wrong and I know that it ain't just me
But given half the chance to be near you
Would only make a start in a new decline
If I gave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be giving me a warning sign

No form of apology
Would ever start to stitch the seam
Now it ain't that hard to see
That we were only cutting teeth dear
Would only make a start in a new decline
If I gave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be giving me a warning sign 'so'
For the last time, drop me a lifeline

Days alone they roll into a week
I can't get away when you fall down at my feet
And I'm happy with sweet memories
So why would I wanna go and make more history
So don't you say that it's gonna be
Another chance that we won't repeat
Did you think I would turn around
Now you know that I know what a fool would believe
When given half a chance to be near you
Would only male a start in a new decline
And if Igave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be giving me a one way sign 'so'
For the last time just drop me a lifeline

All the time that you put me on the back foot
Why would I wanna go and make more history


9.Winter Calls

Winter Calls when I'm alone and at the end of the day
Like any fool who'd been the owner to a pretty face
Now time it separates us to a different place
I'd be alright if I could only stop thinking

And if I'm happy cause you say you are I'd be lying
And if I said I was a man that don't need anyone at all

Then I know I was wrong

But don't leave me out in the cold
Foolishly shaking my bones
If you don't want my heart let me know
I get lonely when winter calls

Winter calls the start of june until the end of May
Cause any rule I've ever had I've always had to break
I find I sit around trying to compensate
I feel alright at times but only when I'm drinking

And yes it hurts to know that I am not your obligation
But I don't want to spend a lifetime waiting...

And if I'm happy cause you say you are I'd be lying
And every time I close my eyes I'm hearing warning sirenes
The thought of you in someone else's arms and I feel violent
And if I said I was a man then maybe I was fool...


10.Science In Violence

Lyricist:Luke Crowther, Grant Marsh, Robert Pyne

The days of old and all the stories from our shores
Have gone away and won't return for evermore
For a brand new craze around that's making all the waves
It teaches you how not to act and how not to behave now

Tell me why should I turn away my eyes
From where I reside
To only find that all my time is wasted

They're not ever gonna listen, not until you react
So perhaps there is science in violence
I don't ever wanna listen to all of that's
Outside of my door, so am I in the wrong?

The walk to home at 'lone at night's an everlasting trial
Take the bus but still they constantly remind
Yes, it's nice you're into music
Do I want to hear the songs you like? No

Tell me why should I turn away my eyes
From where I reside
To only find that all my time is wasted

They're not ever gonna listen, not until you react
So perhaps there is science in violence
I don't ever wanna listen to all of that's
Outside of my door, so am I in the wrong?

The world is ours and ours alone
The world is ours and ours alone

They're not ever gonna listen, not until you react
So perhaps there is science in violence
I don't ever wanna listen and it's a fact
What the body don't hear, the body will feel for sure

The world is ours and ours alone
The world is ours and ours alone
The world is ours and ours alone


11.The Great Escape

Lyricist:Luke Crowther, Grant Marsh, Robert Pyne, Joel Stoker

Today could be the day you might make a change
Lock yourself indoors and plan a getaway
Take a walk outside in the heavy weather
The British summer time's just great, whatever

Join a local gang and get a cool nickname
Make your lifelong sweetheart your ball and chain
Convert yourself belief for a new religion
Or leave the TV on, make a decision when you're

Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else
Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else

Go put your last five Pounds on the lottery
If you're not in it to win it, well, then you won't receive
Then maybe place all your winning on an outsider
And if it wins you'll be grinning and you can celebrate

Six months of our lives are at a red light
And there's a thousand chances to get it right
So put your foot in the door because it's free admission
Or leave the TV on, make a decision when you're

Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else
Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else

Break away your ties and find a new squeeze
Show a local scheme your generosity
Stand back in the shadows and be a right hand man
Buy a brand new semi next door to the Taliban

Who knows what's around the bend
Stay up, get drunk with all your best friends
Celebrate your side to a new division
Or leave the TV on, make your own decisions

Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else
Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else

Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else
Waiting for the day you're not looking
For something else, for something else

Don't let your day grow long before it comes a week
Go and make a change before the big sleep