Starkers In Tokyo

Whitesnake Starkers In Tokyo Lyrics
1.Sailing Ships

(coverdale/vandenberg)

Do you remember
Standing on the shore,
Head in the clouds,
Your pockets filled with dreams
Bound for glory
On the seven seas of life,
But, the ocean is deeper than it seems

The wind was with you
When you left on the morning tide,
You set your sail for an island in the sun,
On the horizon, dark clouds up ahead,
For the storm has just begun

Take me with you,
Take me far away,
Lead me to the distant shore

Sail your ship across the water,
Spread your wings across the sky
Take the time to see
You're the one who holds the key,
Or sailing ships will pass you by

You cry for mercy,
When you think you've lost your way,
You drift alone, if all your hope is gone
So find the strength and you will see
You control, your destiny,
After all is said and done

So take me with you,
Take me far away,
An' lead me to the distant shore

Sail your ship across the water,
Spread your wings across the sky
Take the time to see
You're the one who holds the key,
Or sailing ships will pass,
Sailing ships will pass you,
Sailing ships will pass you by...

Take me with you,
Take me far away,
We'll ride the wind across the sky
Spread your wings and you will see
You control, your destiny,
So sailing ships don't pass you by

So take me with you,
Take me far away,
We'll ride the wind across the sky
Spread your wings and you will see
You control, your destiny,
So sailing ships don't pass,
So sailing ships don't pass you,
So sailing ships don't pass you by...

Baby, baby, baby, baby,
You'll find that you're the only one
Can sail your ship across the sky


2.Too Many Tears

(coverdale/vandenberg)

I used to be the man for you,
Did everything you wanted me to,
So, tell me, baby,
What did i do wrong...

I told you what you wanted to know,
Precious secrets never spoken before.
All i'm asking,
Where did i go wrong...

Some things are better left unsaid,
But, all i do is cry instead,
Now, i've cried me a river,
Thinking how it used to be...

There've been too many tears falling,
And there've been too many hearts
Breaking in two.
Remember what we had together,
Believing it would last forever.
So, tell me, baby,
Where did i go wrong...

Everything i had was yours,
More than i have ever given before,
So, won't you tell me
Did i hurt you so bad...

I guess i'm fooling myself,
'cause i want you and no one else.
And i can't understand
Why you're doing these things to me...

There've been too many tears falling,
And there've been too many hearts
Breaking in two...
Remember what we had together,
Believing it would last forever.
So, tell me, baby,
Where did i go wrong, where did i go wrong...

Now my heart is breaking,
My whole world is shaking,
'cause i can't understand
Why you're doing these things to me...

There've been too many tears falling,
And there've been too many hearts
Breaking in two...
Remember what we had together,
Believing it would last forever...
So, tell me, baby,

Where did i go wrong...


3.The Deeper The Love

(coverdale/vandenberg)

When i look back
On everything i've done
I know you must have cried
A river of tears,
But, you were there
When i was feeling low
To walk me through my darkest fears

So when the sun goes down
An' those nights grow colder,
I will be there
Looking over your shoulder

An' the deeper the love
The stronger the emotion,
An' the stronger the love
The deeper the devotion

There were times
I almost let you go
When i thought i needed to break free,
But you were there
To whisper in my ear
Why don't you share my dreams with me.

So when the sun goes down
An those nights are growing colder
I will be there
Looking over your shoulder.

An' the deeper the love
The stronger the emotion,
An' the stronger the love
The deeper the devotion

I don't mind, what you're doing to me,
I don't mind, 'cause you're all i can see
I don't mind, baby, you mean the world to me

When the sun goes down
An' those nights are growing colder,
I will be there
Looking over your shoulder, baby, baby, baby.

So when the sun goes down
An' those nights are growing colder,
I will be there
Looking over your shoulder.

'cause the deeper the love
The stronger the emotion,
An' the stronger the love
The deeper the devotion...

I never gonna let you go,
In my heart, i know.
I love you, i love you.
Oh baby, i really love you...


4.Love Ain't No Stranger

(coverdale/galley)

Who knows where the cold wind blows,
I ask my friends, but, nobody knows
Who am i to believe in love,
Oh, love ain't no stranger

I looked around an' what did i see
Broken hearted people staring at me,
All searching 'cos they still believe,
Oh, love ain't no stranger

I was alone an' i needed love
So much i sacrificed all i was dreaming of,
I heard no warning, but, a heart can tell
I'd feel the emptiness of love i know so well

Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger
Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger to love, no, no, no

Can't hold the passion of a soul in need,
I look for mercy when my heart begins to bleed
I know good loving an' i'm a friend of pain,
But, when i read between the lines it's all the same

Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger
Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger to love

So who knows where the cold wind blows,
I ask my friends, but, nobody knows
Who am i to believe in love,
Lord, have mercy,
Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger

I was alone an' i needed love
So much i sacrificed all i was dreaming of,
Can't hold the passion of a soul in need,
I look for mercy when my heart begins to bleed

Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger
Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger to love

Love ain't no stranger,
Love ain't no stranger,
I ain't no stranger...


5.Can't Go On

(coverdale/vandenberg)

I've been feeling sentimental,
In a melancholy way,
Blues siting on my shoulder,
Getting heavier every day...

Staring into space,
One thing on my mind,
I've been trying to drown
The thought of you
By drinking too much wine...

Then my imagination
Starts running wild,
I snap my fingers
And you're there by my side...

Can't go on without your love,
There's no song without your love...
Ain't no reason, ain't no rhyme,
Without your love
I'll go out of my mind...

Been getting too lazy,
Letting myself go,
Feeling like a refugee
No one cares for anymore...
Endless lonely days,
I just try to get through,
And there's no escape,
Even when i sleep,
'cause all i dream is you...

Then my imagination
Gets the better of me,
'cause you're everywhere i go,
In everything i see...

I can't go on without you love,
There's no song without your love...
There ain't no reason, there ain't no rhyme,
Without your love
I'll go out of my mind...

You make me dance,
You make me sing,
When i'm with you
I can do anything...
When i'm cold,
You keep me warm.
And give me shelter
From the howling storm...

There ain't no reason, there ain't no rhyme,
Without your love
I'll go out of my mind...

Can't go on without your love,
There's no song without your love...


6.Give Me All Your Love

(coverdale/sykes)

When i first saw you baby
You took my breath away,
I knew your name was trouble
But, my heart got in the way
I couldn't stop myself from reaching out,
I could not turn away

I don't even know your name
An' i can't leave you alone,
I'm running round in circles
Like a dog without a bone
I know the game you're playing
But, baby i just can't let go

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want
Just give me all of your loving tonight

I'll work hard everyday
To love and treat you right.
I'll rock you in the morning
And roll you in the night.
Any way you want
I'm gonna prove my love for you.

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want,
Just give me all of your loving tonight, tonight, tonight...

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want,
Just give me all of your loving tonight

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want,
Just give me all of your loving tonight

I am blinded by your smile
And i'm crazy about your walk
I shiver and i shake
When i hear you baby talk
I'm a fool for your loving babe,
Give me all your loving tonight...

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want,
Just give me all of your loving tonight

Anything you want from me...

So give me all your love tonight,
Give me all your love tonight
I'll do anything you want,
Just give me all of your loving tonight, tonight, tonight...


7.Don't Fade Away

(coverdale/vandenberg)

As i stand at the crossroad,
I see the sun sinking low...
With my cross of indecision,
I can't tell which way to go...
Now i have seen the seven wonders
And i have sailed the seven seas,
I've walked and talked with angels,
And danced all night with gypsy queens...

All in all it's been a rocky road,
Twists and turns along the way...
But, i still pray for tomorrow,
All my hopes, my dreams
Don't fade away... don't fade away...

I have painted many portraits,
Memories of love and pain,
Though cut down by life's deceptions
I found the strength to start again...

All in all it's been a rocky road,
Twists and turns along the way...
But, i still pray for tomorrow,
All my hopes, my dreams
Don't fade away... don't fade away.

Heaven help a man
Trying to make up his mind,
With the darkness closing in,
I feel i'm running out of time...
Shine a light for me,
Help me find the way to go,
And take me where i've never been before...

And so i stand at the crossroad,
Watching the sun sinking low...
With my cross of indecision,
Trying to find the way to go...

All in all it's been a rocky road,
Twists and turns along the way,
But, i still pray for tomorrow
All my hopes, my dreams
Don't fade away...


8.Is This Love

(coverdale/sykes)

I should have known better
Than to let you go alone,
It's times like these
I can't make it on my own
Wasted days, and sleepless nights
And i can't wait to see you again

I find i spend my time
Waiting on your call,
How can i tell you, baby
My back's against the wall
I need you by my side
To tell me it's alright,
'cos i don't think i can take anymore

Is this love that i'm feeling,
Is this the love, that i've been searching for
Is this love or am i dreaming,
This must be love,
'cos it's really got a hold on me,
A hold on me...

I can't stop the feeling
I've been this way before
But, with you i've found the key
To open any door
I can feel my love for you
Growing stronger day by day,
An' i can't wait to see you again
So i can hold you in my arms

Is this love that i'm feeling,
Is this the love, that i've been searching for
Is this love or am i dreaming,
This must be love,
'cos it's really got a hold on me,
A hold on me...

Is this love that i'm feeling,
Is this the love, that i've been searching for...
Is this love or am i dreaming,
Is this the love, that i've been searching for...


9.Here I Go Again

(coverdale/marsden)

I don't know where i'm going
But, i sure know where i've been
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
An' i've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here i go again
Here i go again

Tho' i keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what i'm looking for
Oh lord, i pray
You give me strength to carry on,
'cos i know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

An' here i go again on my own
Goin' down the only road i've ever known,
Like a hobo* i was born to walk alone
An' i've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time

I'm just another heart in need of rescue,
Waiting on love's sweet charity
An' i'm gonna hold on
For the rest of my days,
'cos i know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

An' here i go again on my own
Goin' down the only road i've ever known,
Like a hobo* i was born to walk alone
An' i've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time

But, here i go again,
Here i go again,
Here i go again,
Here i go...

An' i've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time

An' here i go again on my own
Goin' down the only road i've ever known,
Like a hobo i was born to walk alone
'cos i know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

An' here i go again on my own
Goin' down the only road i've ever known,
Like a hobo i was born to walk alone
An' i've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time...

But, here i go again,
Here i go again,
Here i go again,
Here i go,
Here i go again...

* in the 1987 version this word is changed to 'drifter'.
Davids management thought that hobo could be confused with homo!
:)


10.Soldier Of Fortune

(blackmore/coverdale)

I have often told you stories
About the way
I lived the life of a drifter
Waiting for the day
When i'd take your hand
And sing you songs
Then maybe you would say
Come lay with me love me
And i would surely stay

But i feel i'm growing older
And the songs that i have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound
Of a windmill goin' 'round
I guess i'll always be...
A soldier of fortune

Many times i've been a traveller
I looked for something new
In days of old
When nights were cold
I wandered without you
But those days i thougt my eyes
Had seen you standing near
Though blindness is confusing
It shows that you're not here

Now i feel i'm growing older
And the songs that i have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound
Of a windmill goin' 'round
I guess i'll always be...
A soldier of fortune
Yes, i can hear the sound
Of a windmill goin' 'round
I guess i'll always be
A soldier of fortune