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Re: Favorite Song Lyrics
Ammonia Avenue
Alan Parsons Project Is there no sign of light as we stand in the darkness? Watching the sun arise Is there no sign of life as we gaze at the waters? Into the strangers eyes And who are we to criticize or scorn the things that they do? For we shall seek and we shall find Ammonia Avenue If we call for the proof and we question the answers Only the doubt will grow Are we blind to the truth or a sign to believe in? Only the wise will know And word by word they handed down the light that shines today And those who came at first to scoff, remained behind to pray Yes those who came at first to scoff, remained behind to pray When you can't hear the rhyme and you can't see the reason Why should the hope remain? For a man will be tired and his soul will grow weary Living his life in vain And who are we to justify the right in all we do? Until we seek until we find Ammonia Avenue Through all the doubt somehow they knew And stone by stone they built it high Until the sun broke through A ray of hope, a shining light Ammonia Avenue . Days are Numbers (the Traveller) Alan Parsons Project The traveller is always leaving town He never has the time to turn around And if the road he's taken isn't leading anywhere He seems to be completely unaware The traveller is always leaving home The only kind of life he's ever known When every moment seems to be A race against the time There's always one more mountain left to climb Days are numbers Watch the stars We can only see so far Someday, you'll know where you are Remember Days are numbers Count the stars We can only go so far One day, you'll know where you are The traveller awaits the morning tide He doesn't know what's on the other side But something deep inside of him Keeps telling him to go He hasn't found a reason to say no The traveller is only passing through He cannot understand your point of view Abandoning reality, unsure of what he'll find The traveller in me is close behind Days are numbers Watch the stars We can only see so far Someday, you'll know where you are Remember Days are numbers Count the stars We can only go so far One day, you'll know where you are |
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10-19-2008, 05:19 PM
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Re: Favorite Song Lyrics
Sweet Cherry Wine - Tommy James and the Shondells
Come on everyone we gotta get together now Oh yeah, love's the only thing that matters anyhow And the beauty of life can only survive If we love one another Oh yeah yesterday my friends were marching out to war Oh yeah listen now we ain't a marching anymore No we ain't gonna fight Only God has the right To decide who's to live and die He gave us sweet cherry wine so very fine Drink it right down, pass it all around So stimulating, so intoxicating Sweet cherry wine To open your mind And everybody's gonna feel so fine Drinking sweet cherry wine Yes they will Watch the mountain turn To dust and glow away Oh Lord, you know there's got to be a better way And the old masquerade is a no soul parade Marchin' through the ruins of time To save us He gave us sweet cherry wine Sweet cherry wine, so very fine Drink it right down Pass it all around So stimulating, so intoxicating Drink it with your brother Trust in one another, yeah, yeah He gave us sweet cherry wine Sweet cherry wine Drink it right down Pass it all around People don't you know the cup is running over ************************************************** ******* I wonder how many people here remember this song from the 1970s. *goes off to ponder, :kitty: in tow* Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine |
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10-19-2008, 09:03 PM
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Not sure why Phyllis, but I am reminded of Sugar Mountain...
Sugar Mountain
Neil Young Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. Its so noisy at the fair But all your friends are there And the candy floss you had And your mother and your dad. Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. Theres a girl just down the aisle, Oh, to turn and see her smile. You can hear the words she wrote As you read the hidden note. Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. Now youre underneath the stairs And youre givin back some glares To the people who you met And its your first cigarette. Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. Now you say youre leavin home cause you want to be alone. Aint it funny how you feel When youre findin out its real? Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. Oh, to live on sugar mountain With the barkers and the colored balloons, You cant be twenty on sugar mountain Though youre thinking that youre leaving there too soon, Youre leaving there too soon. |
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10-19-2008, 11:15 PM
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Re: Favorite Song Lyrics
And now for something completely appropriate
 Tool - Wings for Marie -Part 2 YouTube - Tool 10,000 Days Wings for Marie part 2 (custom music video) Listen to the tales and romanticize, How we'd follow the path of the hero. Boast about the day when the rivers overrun. How we rise to the height of our halo. Listen to the tales as we all rationalize Our way into the arms of the savior, Feigning all the trials and the tribulations; None of us have actually been there. Not like you. Ignorant siblings in the congregation Gather around spewing sympathy, Spare me. None of them can even hold a candle up to you. Blinded by choice, these hypocrites won't see. But, enough about the collective Judas. Who could deny you were the one who Illuminated your little piece of the divine? And this little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me; I'm gonna let it shine to guide you safely on your way, Your way home ... Oh, what are they going to do when the lights go down Without you to guide them all to Zion? What are they going to do when the rivers overrun Other than tremble incessantly? High is the way, but all eyes are upon the ground. You were the light and the way they'll only read about. I only pray, Heaven knows when to lift you out. Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough; You're going home. You're the only one who can hold your head up high, Shake your fists at the gates saying: "I've come home now! Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now! My time now! Give me my, give me my wings!" You are the light and way that they will only read about. Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance, (With the) burden of proof tossed upon the believers. You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence, Judith Marie, unconditional one. Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescents. Difficult to see you in this light. Please forgive this bold suggestion, but Should you see your Maker's face tonight, Look Him in the eye, look Him in the eye, and tell Him: "I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one. Hallelujah, it's time for you to bring me home. TOOL - Jambi Here from the king's mountain view; Here from the wild dream come true - Feast like a sultan, I do, on treasures and flesh, never few. But I, I would wish it all away if I, thought I'd, lose you just one day The devil and his had me down, in love with the dark side I'd found. Dabbling all the way down. Up to my neck; Soon to drown But you, changed that all for me, lifted me up, turned me 'round. So I I I I I would I would I would Wish this all away Prayed like a martyr dusk til dawn Begged like a hooker all night long Tempted the devil with my song And got what I wanted all along But I and I would If I could, then, I would Wish it away Wish it away Wish it all away Wanna wish it all away No pressure could hold, sway, or justify my kneeling away my center So if I could I'd wish it all away, if I thought tomorrow would take you away. You're my peace of mind, my all. I said, I'm just trying to hold on one more day Damn my eyes Damm my eyes Damn my eyes, if they should compromise our fulcrum; Want and need divide me Then I might as well be gone Shine on forever Shine on benevolent son Shine down upon the broken Shine until the two become one Shine on forever Shine on benevolent son Shine down upon the severed Shine until the two become one Divided I wither away Divided I wither away Shine down upon the many Light our way Benevolent son Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union So, as one, survive another day and season. Silence leech, and save your poison, Silence leech, and stay out of my way! http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm__8yL1Wdc |
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10-20-2008, 01:10 AM
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Re: Favorite Song Lyrics
Yusuf Islam who was Cat Stevens wrote a song called Father and Son that I've found poignant and true for me and my own children. I left home when I was 18 and my son left when he was 18. It was a difficult time for me and helped me realize what my own father had experienced.
http://www.last.fm/music/Cat+Stevens Lyrics to Father And Son : Father It's not time to make a change, Just relax, take it easy. You're still young, that's your fault, There's so much you have to know. Find a girl, settle down, If you want you can marry. Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy. I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy, To be calm when you've found something going on. But take your time, think a lot, Why, think of everything you've got. For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not. Son How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again. It's always been the same, same old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen. Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away. I know I have to go. Father It's not time to make a change, Just sit down, take it slowly. You're still young, that's your fault, There's so much you have to go through. Find a girl, settle down, if you want you can marry. Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy. Son All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside, It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it. If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them you know not me. Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away. I know I have to go. Last edited by dmsingh; 10-20-2008 at 01:26 AM. Reason: add web link |
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10-20-2008, 11:44 PM
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"Extreme Ways"
Performed by MOBY Extreme ways are back again Extreme places I didn't know I broke everything new again Everything that I'd owned I threw it out the windows, came along Extreme ways I know move apart The colors of my sea Perfect color me Extreme ways that help me That help me out late at night Extreme places I had gone But never seen any light Dirty basements, dirty noise Dirty places coming through Extreme worlds alone Did you ever like it then I would stand in line for this There's always room in life for this Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Like it always does, always does Extreme songs that told me They helped me down every night I didn't have much to say I didn't get above the light I closed my eyes and closed myself And closed my world and never opened Up to anything That could get me along I had to close down everything I had to close down my mind Too many things to cover me Too much can make me blind I've seen so much in so many places So many heartaches, so many faces So many dirty things You couldn't even believe I would stand in line for this It's always good in life for this Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Then it fell apart, it fell apart Oh baby, oh baby Like it always does, always does |
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10-23-2008, 06:34 AM
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I'm not sure if I posted this before or not, but it's based on an actual incident in Dolly Parton's life (get out the handkerchiefs and/or facial tissue, guys):
************************************************** ****** Me and Little Andy - Dolly Parton Late one cold and stormy night I heard a dog a’ barkin’ Then I thought I heard somebody at my door a’ knockin’ I wondered who could be outside in such an awful storm Then I saw a little girl with a puppy in her arms Before I could say a word she said, ’my name is sandy And this here is my puppy dog, it’s name is little andy’ Standing in the bitter cold in just a ragged dress Then I asked her to come in and this is what she said Chorus: Ain’t ya got no gingerbread Ain’t ya got no candy Ain’t ya got an extra bed for me and little andy Patty cake and bakersman My mommy ran away again And we was all alone and didn’t know what else to do I wonder if you’ll let us stay with you Giddy up trotty horse, going to the mill Can we stay all night If you don’t love us no one will I promise we won’t cry London bridge is fallin’ down My daddy’s drunk again in town And we was all alone and didn’t what we could do I wonder if you’ll let us stay with you She was just a little girl, not more than six or seven But that night as they slept the angels took them both to heaven God knew little andy would be lonesome with her gone Now sandy and her puppy dog won’t ever be alone Ain’t ya got no gingerbread Ain’t ya got no candy Ain’t ya got an extra bed for me and little (whispers) andy ************************************************** ****** I think I posted the video for this song in the YouTube thread if anyone wants to hear it. Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine |
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10-23-2008, 09:18 PM
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Here's a link to the song Tommy James ? Sweet Cherry Wine ? Listen free at Last.fm I had to add Crimson and Clover. Tommy James ? Crimson and Clover ? Listen free at Last.fm David |
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10-27-2008, 12:19 AM
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10-27-2008, 01:20 AM
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How about: TEDDY BEAR
Red Sovine I was on the outskirts of a little southern town Trying to reach my destination before the sun went down The old CB was blarin' away on Channel 1-9 When there came a little boy's voice on the radio line And he said breaker 1-9 is anyone there Come on back truckers and talk to Teddy Bear I keyed the mike and I said you got it Teddy Bear And the little boy's voice came back on the air Appreciate the breaker who we got on that end I told him my handle and then he began Though I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out there Mom says you're busy and for me to stay off the air But you see I get lonely and it helps to talk Cause that's about all I can do I'm crippled and I can't walk I came back and told him to fire up that mike And I'd talk to him as long as he'd liked This was my dad's radio the little boy said But I guess it's mine and mom's now cause my daddy's dead Dad had a wreck about a month ago He was tryin' to get home in a blinding snow Mom has to work now to make ends meet And I'm not much help with my two crippled feet She says not to worry that we'll make it alright But I hear her cryin' sometimes late at night You know there's one thing I want more than anything else to see Oh I know you guys are too busy to bother with me But you see my dad used to take me for rides when he was home But I guess that's all over now since my daddy's gone Not one breaker came on the old CB as that little crippled boy talked with me I tried hard to swallow a lump just wouldn't stay down As I thought about my boy back in Greenville town Dad was gonna take mom and me with him later on this year Why I remember him sayin' someday This old truck will be yours Teddy Bear But I know now I'll never get a ride on 18-wheeler again But this old base'll keep me in touch with all my trucker friends Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you alone Cause it's about time for mom to come home But you give me shout when you're passin' through And I'll surely be happy to come back to you Well I came back and I said before you go 10-10 What's your home 20 little CB friend He gave me his address and I didn't once hesitate Cause this hot load of freight would just have to wait I turned that truck around on a dime And headed straight for Jackson Street 229 And as I rounded the corner oh I got one the heck of a shock 18-wheeler were lined up for three city blocks I guess every driver for miles around had caught Teddy Bear's call And that little crippled boy was havin' a ball For as fast as one driver would carry him in Another would carry him to his truck and take off again Well you better believe I took my turn rifin' Teddy Bear And then carried him back in and put him down in his chair And buddy if I never live to see happiness again I want you to know I saw it that day in the face of that little man We took up a collection for him before his mama got home And each driver said goodbye and then they were all gone He shook my hand with a mile long grin and said so long trucker I'll catch you again Ah I hit that Interstate with tears in my eyes I turned on the radio and I got another surprice Breaker 1-9 came the voice on the air Just one word of thanks from mama Teddy Bear We wish each and everyone a special prayer for you Cause you just made my little boy's dream come true I'll sign off now before I start to cry may God ride with you 10-4 and goodbye Last edited by Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine; 10-27-2008 at 02:25 AM. |
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10-27-2008, 02:28 AM
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Re: Favorite Song Lyrics
I don't do "contests", m'lad.
Anyway, did you listen to the link to Sweet Cherry Wine? Trigger anything? *meowr* Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine (who will try to find a trucker song that she remembers from her misspent childhood) |
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10-27-2008, 06:47 AM
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This isn't a truckers' song, but it reminds me of InLove and Jack Halyard, especially whenever I see their photograph together (I don't know if this is late 1970s or early 1980s.)
************************************************** **** You Take My Breath Away - Rex Smith You I don't know what to say You take my breath away You're every song I sing You're the music that I play And you take my breath away You You smile and it's okay You take my breath away Like water from a stream On a sizzling summer day You take my breath away There are words for the magic of a sunrise Only none of them will do for you. ********************************************* Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine |
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10-30-2008, 01:46 AM
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I did hear "Draggin' the Line" today, and there's the perennial favorite TJntS "I think we're alone now." But "Sweet Cherry Wine" still escapes me...sorry. |
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10-30-2008, 02:23 AM
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No need to download the music (it opens up right there.) I've listened to it on campus in the computer lab (just need a relatively decent set of headphones, just in case.  )Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine |
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