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B i o g r a p h y Dublin,
Ireland, alternative pop band the Frames was led by the gifted singer/songwriter
Glen Hansard, who quit school at age 13 to begin busking on local streets. At
17, he borrowed money from his parents to record a demo, pressing 50 copies that
he distributed to family and friends; one of the copies made its way to Island
Records' Danny Cordell, who successfully lobbied label founder Chris Blackwell
to sign Hansard to the roster. With the jump to Island, Hansard founded the
Frames, taking the name from his childhood fascination with bicycles; he
regularly repaired his friends' bikes, and with the frames scattered about his
family's yard, their home was consequently known as "the house with the frames." |
The Dancer
She was in a class of 44 beautiful dancers
And I watched her pirouette around the stars
In her poms
And I must have told her one thousand times
In my mind, that I loved her
I got drunk one night, she was on the steps
She touched my shoulder
Oh oh oh oh
I was young and full of grace
When I stepped into the fire, with my dancer
She had barely come of age
But she was egging me on, all the way down
And I told her as the ship sank
That I loved her
And I told her as we walked off of the plank
I was all hers
Oh oh oh oh
Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4
Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4
Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4
Step 2, 3, 4, and jump
That's good
You Were
Wrong
Who knows what the day brings?
When the girl on the palace steps sings
I'm sorry the breakdown was mine
I missed all the signs, I can't read your mind
And before you go run off again
And cry to your friends
Would you look through the frost, and see
Here behind my cold eyes, my heart it is wore
My eyelids are sore
And you were wrong
And you were wrong
And so when my song it was sung
I went to the grass, and I sat in the sun
To bask underneath my own dredge
Do I follow my heart, do I have far to go
And I'd lie 'neath the shade of our bones
With the heart of a star,
'Cause I live on my own stone
And you were wrong
And you were wrong
Who knows what the day brings?
When the girl on the palace steps sings
You were wrong
You were wrong
You were wrong
Right Road
(Wrong Road)
The books that you gave me
They had no pages
No picture book stories
To put inside my song
And the heroes you made me
They had no faces
No chisel jaw features
To carve my own on
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong, wrong road
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong, wrong road
So I dropped your book you held so high
Yeah I thought to question this belief
And I know you said you needed time
But I never thought you had the balls to leave
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong, wrong road
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong road, wrong road, wrong road
Yeah
I see your car come tumble down
And I know your future now
I see your car come tumble down
And watch the wheel go spinning round
I see your car come tumble down
I know your future now
I watch the wheel go spinning round
And I watch your future going down
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong, wrong road
And there's a right road
And there's a wrong road, wrong road, wrong road
Right road
Wrong road, wrong road
Right road
Wrong road, wrong road, wrong road
And I was a futureless fish ‘til you came along
Now I'm carved by your crown and loved by your song
And I feel that it's right but I know that it's wrong
Love and love and kind of respect for you I have for you is long gone
Right road
Wrong road, wrong road
Right road
Wrong road, wrong road, wrong road
Hey hey hey hey
I fell in love with a sweetheart song
And you can't deny what is done is done
But you never never must have missed the fall
Before You
Go
You ain't got far to go
Come down for the fiesta
Come on fiesta, love me long
She's incognito
She lives in the parade by the sea, near the sand
And I wish she'd come take my hand
And we'll blow
Baby there's one thing you should know
Before you go
Baby there is one thing you should know
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
I'm saved now, I'm saved by your hand
And all the logic and language and loss
I'd throw it all away for the dancer
She's running upstairs now and she's made till the end
But you see she's incognito
I've seen a lot of dares and they come and they
Stay and they go
Ah but, no, no, no she said no, she said
Turn on your record player
And baby there's one thing you should know
Before you go
Baby there is one thing you should know
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
But how far will it go
And baby there's one thing you should know
Before you go
Baby there is one thing you should know
Before you go
Baby there is one thing you should know
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
The Waltz
You said you kissed the foot of the saviour
Felt his confession in your sleep
Well I'll be your saviour, if you'll do me that favour
And if you want I'll bathe you
In the blood of the lamb
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
I won't let it show
When you're like this
You could be thinking anything at all
When you're like this
I might as well be talking to the
I might as well be talking to the wall
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
You'll never know
There's no stone, stick, bone, name, thrown
Swear to god
But you, but you, but you, but you
But you, but you, but you, but you
But you, but you, but you, but you
Amalama ah but you, amalama ama ramble on
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
You'll never ever ever ever ever ever know
It's too late for you to go
There's no star, crown, rhyme, dice, race for this time will long I go since you
true
Downhill
From Here
Let go of the wheel
And forget how to steer
It's all downhill from here
Forget all the words that you heard
And shuffle them till they're unclear
It's all downhill from here
And if I held the key to all time
Then all of your time would be mine
Pick up something to throw
And see how far it'll go
And forget all you know
We'll throw our thoughts over the pier
And send them all into the mire
And wait there, until they all disappear
And if I held the secret to faith
Then all of your faith would be mine
So let go of the wheel
And forget how to steer
It's all downhill from here
And when you're flying past
In your carriage of glass
Will you get time to ask
Or will it all be too fast
And when you're getting cold in your
In your carriage of gold
Will you hear all I told
Or be too precious to hold
And if I held the door to all love
Then all of your love would be mine
And if I held the whole world in my hands
Then all of your world would be mine
So let go of the wheel
And forget how to steer
It's all downhill from here
It's all downhill from here
It's all downhill from here
Masquerade
Am I making sense?
Am I making time?
Well I, I put it by
And I can't wait to try
Masquerade!
The world's a stage
A hundred faces for you to play
Well it's hard to believe
I'm spinning all this way
I'm spinning all this way
Round and round in my head
Roll over again let your heart do the spin
And listen to nothing I have to say
What did my momma say
I was always making songs for her
Over my song, over these days gone on
You come to a special place
Where you can go in straight
Masquerade!
You send me down your massive chain
You send me down your massive chain
And you base the frame
What did my momma say
I was always making songs for her
There's a better way
Picture Of
Love
I had to strain to understand
Your swimming in the water tower
Running blood down from my hand
She said are you sure that you live
The way you want to live
I had to hope to take her hand
I was hanging on the edge for hours
Dreaming of some starry strand
And I was dreaming about your face
Running back my way
We were the picture of love
And love doesn't think of tomorrow
And long live romance from above
And your fire of love
I built a fire into the sky
A little something to remember you by
And panic broke and I lost my faith
And I was mistaken for you
On the palace stool
We were the picture of love
And love doesn't think of tomorrow
And long live romance from above
And your fire of love
We were the picture of love
And love doesn't think of forever
And long live your stars from above
And your fire of love
I had to strain to understand
Your swimming in the water tower
We were the picture of love
And love doesn't think of tomorrow
And long live romance from above
And your fire of love
We were the picture of love
And love doesn't think past forever
And long live you stars from above
And your fire of love
And your fire of love
And she said are you sure that you live
The way you want to live
Martha
Hey Martha why are you crying?
Is it for the same reason you were crying yesterday?
Don't you know a bad situation when you see one?
Get out, just leave baby, go today
Well I'm just waiting for you to open me up
Just hoping you'll drink from my broken cup
I'm just a lonely boy who knows
Nothing else but you, my Martha
Hey Martha what are you saying?
You say you got to figure it all out for yourself
Well time won't wait, and you're not special
Don't you think it's time you took me down off your shelf
I won't claim to be the saviour of your soul, no
I wouldn't want that kind of thing at all
I'm just a lonely boy who knows
Nothing else but you, my Martha
Hey my my my Martha
Hey my my my Martha
Hey Martha the boat is leaving
Pretty soon they are going to be
Calling the last of us on
Please don't please don't make me leave without you
Don't make this a very sad and unhappy song
You know I tried to say well it doesn't matter
I tried to throw away everything I thought was true
I'm just a lonely boy who knows
Nothing else but you my Martha
Hey my my my Martha
Hey my my my Martha
Hey my my my Martha
Another
Love Song
I looked into her face again
The penny dropped and I stuck out my can
She was holding her ballerina case
I was stuck in the back of the place
I turned around and she laughed in my face
She took me up to her higher wall
She took me up there just to let me fall and I'll sing you
Another love song
Another love song
I looked into her face once more
Sit you back so I can tell you a little story
You look better from behind
You look better from behind
You look better from outside
She took me up into her flying clay
She took me up there just to blow away and I'll sing you
Another love song
Another love song
I begged her, begged her, begged her please
You skinny fatcher I could take your little stamen
I only asked you for the time
I only asked you for the time
I only asked you for a sign
She took me up into the bell I go
She took me up there just to let it blow and I'll sing you
Another love song
Another love song
Another love song
Telegraph
Poles
There was a head on collision
At my front door today
One man died
And another man tried to stop it
There was a head on collision
At my front door today
One man died
And another man tried to stop it
I was hanging on the pole
When I saw what happened
I went to tell my ma,
But she was sleeping
I was hanging on the pole
When I saw what happened
Don't take that man away
It was not his fault
Telegraph poles are good for climbing
But don't touch the live wire
At the tip of the barrel
Telegraph poles are good for climbing
But don't touch the live wire
At the tip of the barrel
You know this means everything to me
But I'm not sure if I'll be here tomorrow
You know this means everything to me
But I'm not sure if I'll be here tomorrow
Telegraph poles are good for climbing
But don't touch the live wire
At the tip of the barrel
Telegraph poles are good for climbing
But don't touch the live wire
At the tip of the barrel
There was a head on collision
At my front door today
One man died
And another man tried to stop it
Live
Forever
I run my hands along the rail
Like I'm banging on a dead nail
I pull your mask around your face
And pack your castle in a big case
You're not a sage
But you know you're always on a big stage
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
He was just a guy with his plan
Pitchin' rubbers with his rain-tan
I took a date from the two day dance
I kissed my girl in pretty blue pants
Got to shake your hand
You know I've always been a big fan
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
On holiday when she was away, I was always
Never gonna, ever gonna
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live forever
Stop right there, I got a dare
You pull your plan and dig your heal
Spin your castle on a bent wheel
Pull your mask around your face
And throw your hands into a big space
I'm not just gonna stand like I'm
Waiting for the big hand
I'm gonna live forever
Revelate
My simple slant
My broken chant
My human fate
My revelate
Are you so far from me this day
That you can't say my revelate
My open arms
My lucky charm
My number eight
My revelate
I fucked it up
I rest my case
'Cause it's all too grey
My revelate
Sometimes I need your revelation
Sometimes it's all too hard to take
And sometimes I need a revelation
But this time I'm making my own now
Does this mean we're though?
Does this mean it's gone?
I spent a day just to ponder the words
That I would write to you this day
But it's all too great, my revelate
Sometimes I need your revelation
Sometimes it's all too hard to take
And sometimes I need your revelation
This time it's up in arms
This time I need your revelation
'Sometimes it's all too much to take
And this time I need a revelation
Sometimes it's easy just to hate you
Sometimes I need a revelation now
Sometimes I... Sometimes I...
Redeem yourself
Redeem yourself
Redeem yourself
Angel At
My Table
There's an angel at my table
And she broke her wings
She's packed her things
She said I'm the only one she'll turn to
But there's a devil on my shoulder
And he's telling me she's so beautiful
That I should go up there and hold up
She's looking on
How can I stay here
It wouldn't be what she wants
And I'm trying to break it easy
But she's pleading with me
Will you be my anchor
When there is no-one around to hold me down
Will you be my anchor
I know you're not the answer
There's an angel at my table
And she's blessed the breeze
That blows in between her and everything
She's left in that (heaven)
And I wish she'd call
'Cause that devil's on my shoulder
And he's pulling me down
And I'm trying to keep a balance
But she's begging me
Will you be my anchor
When there is no-one around to hold me down
Will you be my anchor
I know you're not the answer
There's an angel at my table
She said I'm the only one she'll turn to
Fitzcarraldo
Here, back, down a long and straight track
I have chose the long road -
That leads me to god knows
So I can't stop right now
Even the good stars can fall from grace and falter
Lose their faith and slide
But I can't get an ocean that's deep enough for my day
It's the first of the ascension
It's a sad way we've flown after the storm
And her last words were "I was only thinking of you"
In my olden days I was a slave
Well now it's time for to sound your voice
And capture what you're after
My ship was sold right up the river
But I'm not going down here
This journey isn't over
It's a long way to the house of Fitzcarraldo
And her last words were "I'm always thinking of you"
In my olden days I was a saint
Even the good stars can fall from grace and falter
Like lapdogs that stride that mystery
And her last words were "i'll see you down in history"
It's the only way that we can go
I shall eclipse you
It's a long way to Fitzcarraldo
And I don't want to pray for you
In the name of something true
Evergreen
My evergreen
You are always gonna be
No winter winds
Can take you far from me
Those tides of time
Have carved a few new lines
Oh but they've never changed my mind
My evergreen
Beside me you will be
When all the world was cold and golden
Your colours ceased to bleed
Oh my evergreen
You are always gonna be gonna be
Keep on, keep on
Cause your season's gonna come
When all these storms have passed and done
This distance will be gone
And I swear we will be one
When this race has all been run
And I stole to see the hail
Falling down in through your hair
Through your hair
Oh my evergreen
Oh you are always gonna be
In This
Boat Together
Even if you have a friend
And you give her half your life
Don't think you can't blow the whole thing down
And I could say it is my place
To speak of you so openly
Cause you never hid your hand from anyone
And we're in this boat together babe
And we said it when we pushed away the shore now
And we're in this boat together babe
And you'll bare your soul to anyone
And if I had a wish
I'd give it straight to you now
Cause you look so unsure of when you're coming down
And if you're coming down
And we're in this boat together babe
And we said it when we pushed away the shore now
And we're in this boat together babe
And we're left without a leg to stand
And we're in this mess together babe
And we said it when we pushed away the shore now
And we're in this mess together babe
And only the truth can get us back up on the shore
Say It To
Me Now
Scratching at the surface now
And I'm trying hard to work it out
And so much has gone misunderstood
This mystery only leads to doubt
And I'm looking for a sign
In this dark uneasy time
So if you have something to say
Say it to me now
And I'm not trying to pass the buck
I'm just trying to get a better look
And I'm wondering how it feels for you
Now that the shoe is on the other foot
And I didn't understand
When you reached down to take my hand
And if you have something to say
You'd better say it now
Cause this is what you've waited for
A chance to even up the score
And as these shadows fall on me now
I will somehow
Cause I'm clearing up this wreckage Lord
And there's more than you've ever seen before
So if you have something to say
Say it to me now
Monument
I built a monument to every word that's passed between us
I built a monument to stand through history
And I'll watch the hourglass the time will pass
And you'll rue the day love you ever strayed so far from me
I built a monument to make the time more easy passing
I built a monument to stand up straight and free
When all's been said and done the time will come
And it might be soon love, you'll see it more romantically
I built a monument to all we were
I built a monument to me and her
And now she's coming back
The roof is cracked and the walls are falling
As all those bitter words will flow back to the sea
I'll watch the hourglass the time will pass
And you'll rue the day love you ever strayed so far from me
I built a monument to all we were
I built a monument to me and her
Giving It
All Away
There's only so much that you have
And you've got to keep it safe
You've been spreading it round the place
Now it's gotta come back this way
And you're giving it all away
You're giving it all away
And you're lying through your teeth
You said you found a song to sing
And you're riding on a wave
Whatever helps you get along
And you're giving it all away
You're giving it all away
You're keeping nothing for yourself
You're just giving it all away
And there's so much that you know
And there's so much that you don't
Can you not accept its all the same?
Just accept it's all the same
And you're giving it all away
You're giving it all away
You're keeping nothing for yourself
You're just giving it all away
Red Chord
And I'm pulling on the red chord
That pulls you back to me Lord
It helps me out
When you're away
When I was in the army
And they called you back to save me
And I was resting soft
In the arms of my war
And I'm pulling on the red chord
That pulls you back to me Lord
And I'm pulling on the red chord
So you're not so far away
And I was at the uni
The university of
Blind love and black poetry
And it was there I found you
And you were happy like an angel
But for everything you learned
There is something you must let go of
And I'm pulling on the red chord
That pulls you back to me Lord
And I'm pulling on the red chord
That pulls you back to me Lord
Pulls you back to me Lord
Yeah, pulls you back to me Lord
Pulls you back to me Lord
Yeah, pulls you back to me Lord
Denounced
Are you feeling so abandoned
Have your crutches all been stolen and broken
Now sometimes you've got to fall
Just to remember how far from the bottom you are
Have I got your full attention
Cause these words don't come so easy now
We know what's gonna happen
This is getting us nowhere
And we've been there
I did denounce this
And here I am with you
Before we lose the rest
Lets go with what we've left
Are you holding it together
Are you facing all the hardest and roughest parts
The sign we passed along the way
Said you've come this far
Now you're on your own
And I'm stopping here
I did denounce this
I did denounce this
And so did you
Before we lose it all
Let's try to call it off
I did denounce this
Your Face
I was thinking about your face
Rolling up the river
I was worried what you thought
And I'm sorry if I can't remember
But there's no time for crying
Only time for trying now
I remember your name
'Cause you sang it to me often
I was lying down beside
The river where we met
And now you face is hiding something
Something is burning
And I'm gonna wait for you
I've got to send this tape to you
And I'm gonna wait for you
'Cause I know something about you
Something about the things you do
Something about your voice
That reams in the good stars
It reams in the good stars
There's a road that follows everywhere you go
I stole your golden chaser
But I never meant to steal
Its not in my nature
But if you try again I'll fall
And if you want to save it all
Then all you have to do is give
Give me that look again
Give me that look
'Cause I'm gonna wait for you
I've got to send this tape to you
And I'm gonna wait for you
Perfect opening
line
It's just a lie I guess
Working every hour that heaven sends
Just making sense of this
Never any wiser for the falls
And every time we get
Far away enough to see it clear
It comes right out at you
To pull the wonder out of everything
So hold it in your hand
And i'll just be curious to see now
How you'll make it by yourself
When your walking out ahead
Unaware of anything
And tomorrow as we're looking
Who the history books will blame
You'll be walking out ahead
Not caring anyway
Seven times removed
From the one's who thought they had it down
But don't it go to prove
Nothing cuts you like the lies of a friend
So hold it in your hands
'Cause you can't just switch it off
And i'll just be curious to see now
How you're going to make it by yourself
When you're walking out ahead
Unaware of anything
And tomorrow as we're looking
Who the history books will blame
You'll be walking out ahead not caring anyway
It's the perfect opening line
It's the perfect opening line
It's the perfect opening line
And i'll just be curious to see now
How you're going to make it by yourself
When there's everything to lose
And nothing left to win
And tomorrow as we're looking
Who the history books will blame
You'll be walking out ahead
Unaware of anything
And tomorrow as we're fighting
Over which way was the best
You'll be walking out ahead
Not caring anyway
It's the perfect opening line
It's the perfect opening line
Seven day
mile
Your will changes everyday
It's a road you've come upon
I can't help you if you want to
Down here nothing gets a chance
It's a threat that's real enough
We can burn this bridge or stay here
It's a breeze everlasting like time
Making so sure that
I can return just to see it from your side again
Always never seems to work
It's a word you never learned
I don't really see a way clear
It's a sea ever churning in tides
In the sureness of time
And our words will repeat now forever again
Well this might take a while to figure out
So don't you rush it
And hold your head up high right through the doubt
'Cause it's just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
I don't have a choice in this
It's a road i've come upon
You can join us if you want to
Always never seems to work
It's a word we never learned
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold you're head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause its just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
It's line you've been wanting
It's your time
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and never again
Never again
And down here nothing gets chance
It's a world too big for us
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold you're head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause it's just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between yeah and never again
Never again
Pavement
tune
This situation's killing me
It's got me right under the thumb
I don't know where I want to be
This doesn't make no sense at all
You're quoting every single line
I spoke too much but I was old before my time, you told me
I want my life to make more sense
I want my life to make amends
I want my life to make more sense to me
This road is crooked cracked and wrong
They got the odds staked nice and high
I don't know how they get along
Me, I just internalize
You can imagine what they'd say
Given the choice if I could fight or walk away, I'm walking
You see I want my life to make more sense
I want my life to make amends
I want my life to make more sense to me
I want my life to make more sense
I want my life to make more sense to me
So let me take you by the hand
And lead you through this troubled mind
You said yourself we had a plan
To get us all back to the line
We talk about it everyday
But we keep forgetting what it was we came to say
Now don't we
I want my life to make more sense
I want my life to make amends
I want my life to make more sense to me
My life to make amends
Plateau
I'm on a plateau
It's not where I belong
It's taken so many years
To figure out my way
Upon this plateau
It's all been said and done
And every time I try
The words make little sense until you're gone
And everything must change
Everything must change
Upon this plateau
The diamond sky's enough to take you miles ahead
Where the past can't ever catch us
And all your good friends
Are gathering all around
They say the time is now
And so I must resolve to say
It's just me myself again
And I'm just talking to the wall this time
It's just me myself and i
Deciding on a plan
And everything must change
Everything must change inside you now
Everything must change inside and out
Everything must change, change...
I'm on a plateau
I'm on a plateau...
Star star
Star star teach me how to shine shine
Teach me so I know what's going on in your mind
'Cause I don't understand these people
Who say the hill's to steep
Well they talk and talk forever
But they just never climb
Falling down into situations
Bringing out the best in you
You're flat on your back again
And star you're ever word I'm heeding
Can you help me to see
I'm lost in the marsh
Star star teach me how to shine shine
Teach me so I know what's going on in your mind
'Cause I don't understand these people
Who say we're all asleep
They'll toss and turn forever
But no rest will they find...
The stars
are underground
The stars are underground
And the proof is flying overhead
So kick me when I'm down
And I'll be the one you're laughing about now
I don't know if its real
Or how I'm supposed to feel now
That I'm out of your life
And into the darkness
And out of the darkness I'm coming now
When I'm out of your sight
And into the blackness
I drag myself along
Not sure of how I got in here
Well I must have done you wrong
Cause you always insist on telling me
Now how it feels
That I'm out of your life and into the darkness
And out of the darkness I'm coming now
When I'm out of your sight
And into the blackness
Tell mairéad that you saw me
And see how they follow
When the piper plays the song
God bless
mom
God bless mom
Best of all
Spread your wings
Fly or fall
You'll see how hard it can be
To keep your side of the deal
And you'll see how hard it can be
To keep one foot in the real
God bless you
Strong and true
Stay at home
Good as gold
And you'll see how hard it can be
To keep your side of the deal
And you'll see how hard it can be
To keep one foot in the real
Rent day
blues
Down on my check
Eat on my bet
Cool and the gang play on the radio
Back on the block
Picking the locks
And I'm hitching a ride out of this no good town
Late on my rent
And my money's all spent
And I'm running away where no one can find me
And I wonder what they'd say now
If we got lucky babe
And I'd wonder what they'd say now
If we went all the way
Playing the cards and losing too hard
And I'm lying awake
And what have I got to show for it all?
I'm late on my rent
My money is all spent
And I'm hitching a ride out of this no good town
And I wonder what they'd say now
If we got lucky babe
And I'd wonder what they'd say now
If we went all the way...
Hollocaine
It's like they always say
The truth is coming out
Driving us away
Your headlights heading south
You turn your head to leave
'Cause there's nothing here for you anymore
But I am not afraid to stay
Got no need for the bible
It's all in here
It's all in here
And all I need for my survival
Is what you say
Is what you say
I told you once, twice
Somewhere in the tunnel
There's a light that shines for me
To brighten up the darkest place
And watch as the world goes
Burning to the ground
Turn back she said
"I just want to go over there and check it out"
I've got no need for the bible
It's all in here
It's all in here
And all I need for my survival
Is hollocaine
Is hollocaine
Neath the
beeches
Hand me down the picture
Of you leaving unsaid
I know how simple it get
But sat by chance I need you
Will you always be there
And I will lie with you neath the beeches
On the strand again
I'm learning to hand it over
To whatever lord there be
And in the same old colours
I'll be dressed for thee
But it's not about that though is it?
It's about you and me
I hung your feet
That famous painting above my bed
And you told me a story
About some guy who kept his head
He drowned neath the Southport
Near the pier where we stand
And I will lie with you neath the beeches
On the strand again
Dance the
devil back into his hole
Out of the darkness and into the cold
Trying to take something
That's good for the soul
Watching the chances scatter and fall
And spinning the wheel
Cause you've lost control
And we can dance, dance the poison
Right out of your soul
And we can dance, dance the devil
Back into his hole
Sitting with people
Who are draining your strength
Always trying to find somewhere
That nobody's been
And living your life with one good intent
And we can dance, dance the poison
Right out of your soul
And we can dance, dance the devil
Back into his hole
There is no life I know
That compare to pure imagination
Lay Me Down
I will write you letters that
Explain the way I'm thinking now
I will return to you
What I have taken long before
I will return again
When it gets dark and day is done
And lay me down
In the hallowed ground
Down by your side I will stay
So lay me down
And if you wanna stay with me
Then let me know before it's light
I will recoil myself
Into the black and darkest night
And lay me down
In the hallowed ground
Where my (fore)father waits I will stay
So lay me down
And lay me down
In the hallowed ground
Down by your side I will stay
So lay me down
What
Happen When The Heart Just Stops
So what happens when the heart just stops
Stops caring for anyone
The hollow in your chest dries up
And you stop believing
So what happens when the heart gives up
But the body goes on living
The blood crawls to a slow and stops
And flows away
Well we got no-one to meet
No love we would beseech
We only have ourselves to blame for everything
The was no answer in the dust
And I'm missing you so much
And now you're sleeping
And I'm leaving
Empty-handed waiting
Time it will subside and we'll agree
It was a given
Well there was no standard we could set
And the world it does regret
To have to leave you in this state of bereavement
You see I'm feeling everything
Nothing gets by
There is a hollow in my chest
The time I won't forget
There is no comfort in the eyes
They put us always to the test
I can't prepare myself for that
But I work it out in time
There is a love that flows between us
Ever-changing everyday
I worked myself up to a crawl
But I'm not fearing it at all
We have no reason left to stay
And that's why we're leaving
And there was no answer in the dust
And the one I feared to trust
There is a lie that drags us
Beating and pulling into disappointment
I'm disappointed
I'm disappointed
I'm disappointed
It's so late, till you're gone
Headlong
Well I never want to land
'Cause I'm high on you
Beyond all sleight of hand
And tell me if you're sure
And I won't pretend to fall down anymore
'Cause you'll all I really want
Headlong, I'm falling in headlong
And act a little braver
And the lies that try to trip you
Will be my slaves
And tell me if you're sure
And the precious, precious waiting I've endured
'Cause you're all I'll ever want
Headlong, I'm falling in headlong
Fighting
On The Stairs
I'm living out in the old house
And fighting on the stairs
And staring at the windows
Breeze blowing through the years
But if I don't get out of this town
Then something is gonna break
'Cause I gotta find my own way now
Through this thick malaise
Well I don't know where else I can turn now
Makes me often wonder when are we gonna learn
You're wearing too much make-up
Going to the dance
And you're looking over my way now
But some people out there take a chance
But your glow in this light is so becoming now
If I don't get out of this town
Something's gonna break
I'm waiting to find my high/house soon
And rummage through the age
Sometimes it feels like we don't stand a chance
And we go, we go with something pure in our hearts
Giving Me
Wings
You're a fool man
You threw it away
You kill her
With your confidence
In the old days
The cause you embraced
The simple things
That people over complicate
Speaking in lines
Known to yourself
Your speaking at length
On all those days
Will you come with me
And we'll be ourselves,
And we'll walk into the light
And you can colour yourself
In golden wings
You're never yourself
Not even with me
Will you come with me
And we'll ask the dust
It's on my way
It's all my concentration
Can hold
But you alienate me
And throw it down
And rip it off
When nothing's feeling right
And I'll show you how
You can sellotape it on
You're giving me wings
So I don't have to jump
And you're giving me will
So I can carry on
Dissimulate and celebrate this
Time we had alone
Early Bird
The early bird he slips away
And he lives to fly another day
He only serves to point the way
That you should or should not return
Two simple birds that never stray
When the lights go out on us
Just before when we we're found
Will not rush it, will enjoy it
Will not touch it, will rejoice it
The early bird he knows his place
And he'll stay all day there if he has to
He never hides or runs away
When the voices crowd on his
Cry so loud that you will die
Will not rush it, will enjoy it
Will not touch it, will rejoice it
Where did this come from
How long has this been going on
Where is it from
I feel my wheels are turning
I see the sky falling on every face
Telling us now that we ought to stay
I feel my wheels are turning
I see the open road before us stretch
Leading us somewhere past the hour
Friends
And Foe
Turning with the listless
And staying close behind
And the arms that once held you
Have receded
Over time
And the little love I had
For all my friends and foe
And the little lines we've drawn between us all have
Taken hold
In the early morning walking
And the pressure in the night
And the walls that held you with us
Have fallen
Out of sight
And the little love I had
For all my friends and foe
And the little lines we've drawn between us all have
Taken hold
And the little love I had
For all the friends I know
And the little time we got to share was worth it
After all
Now we work it out in silence
And the subplot to the end
And it's falling out of favour
I've seen it
Where I am
And the little love I had
For all my friends and foe
And the little lines we've drawn between us all have
Taken hold
And the little love I had
For all the friends I know
And the little time we got to share was worth it
After all
Santa
Maria
Let me off of this boat
I'm sick of this ride
The world is heading ever southward
And I can't stay in here
And you're lying awake
Away on your side
The feeling comes in waves and burns us
And I don't wanna die
From the slippery hands
To the line of your throat
The fever now consumes us both
In a fire now we will go
Santa Maria
Why did you have to go?
Santa Maria
One day we will know
In a bowing of heads and a passing of hands
And all we thought they'd understand
Is lost and they won't know
And what have we left
It's all that we've got
There is no 'X' to mark our spot
What's past is done and gone
Santa Maria
Why did you have to burn?
Santa Maria
One day you will learn
Disappointed
The future takes us where it leads
Our heads just go beneath the waves
Time tells all and we obey
But how can I be mad at you
You did what you did
And you followed through
You were the one who always said
'Forget it and move on'
But I'm not sad, I'm just disappointed
And I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed
Well the years they get on top of you
The working load it tallied up
And you went down
Beneath it all like anybody would
And I'm just ambling on in this town
I can't get out and it drags me down
And these words don't really fit what I'm feeling now
But I'm not sad, I'm just disappointed
And I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed
And you're not lost, you're just misdirected
And we're not going, oh nowhere
Mighty
Sword
I may not hold you
For as long as forever exists
I may not know you
For as long as the heavens permit
There will be distance
And we'll both have to come to expect
The wild ending of our dark and feathered friends
And we wield the mighty sword
That cuts through bone and lays the liars down
And we wield an angry sword
That softens stone and turns the tides around
So you called me over
And I'll wait by your building tonight
But you may not bother
But it's better than feeding the lie
I am receiving
The message that I need to go
But I'm not leaving
'Til one of us renders it so
Happy
Come help me out I'm sick from the fight
From inserting a laugh where there's none
Show me where this joke got tired
Tell me you know cause I'm slow catching on
You're trying to break me down with your tuneless song
That kept me up all night
Take me to the fair where the lifeless singers
Will let you ride up beside them sometimes
And you're putting a line
Where there should be not a line
And you're building divides
Come cut me out I got caught in the wire
From believing the filtering downs
Show me where the stakes got higher
Just goes to show how slow we've become
And you're putting a line
Where there should be not a line
And you're building divides
And putting a line
Why are you building divides
Is it some failing in your life
Finally
Did you fall on your way
It's a long way down
Welcome back to your place
I hope you know it now
'Cause it's true what you say
We're the wrong way round
And the lie that cut the worse
Has been resolved, then reversed
Finally
Ah come on, show the way
Where are you running now.
Is it lack of restraint
Has you turning round.
And in the end, were both the same
You played your part, so you're part to blame
When you want something that much,
It's drawing trouble on your life
And when you found something that good
It's hard to focus on what's right
And in the end what hurt the worst
Has been resolved and the reversed
And I know it's not what you said
It's like the letter I just sat and read
Finally
You found something so good
It's drawing trouble on your life
And when you lost something so good
It's hard to focus on what's right
I love it so far
Dream
Awake
There's a point in all your dreaming
To every time mean has just deserves
And every time I caught you leaving
I had to dream awake
And for every time I came home screaming
And got sent away, with no warning at all
I had to dream awake
There's a calling, a calling, a calling
To everyone, who lost something
And who had to dream awake.
There's a fight were not contending,
Where we have to the words get mixed,
And the point is lost
Where we have to dream awake
So take us under now
Take us over now
There's a warning, a warming, a warning
To everyone, who found something.
A Caution
To The Birds
The body's not secure
The truth will not absorb
And this crumbling apart
Is no good for you at all
Sound, there's order in the sound
The sound that you don't know
And with eyes that never look
Past the time under foot
And this reading in the cards
Is a caution to the birds
Sound, there's order in the sound
The sound that you don't know
Trying
Seven months in hiding
Buried in the sand
I lost my way, come find me
And tonight, you're not even trying
Constantly reminded
That I was just in time
Don't run away, like I did
And tonight, you're not even trying
Tonight, you're not even trying
Fake
You're telling me I should forget you
But why
And you're talking like I never knew you
But that's a lie
And you're playing out your game again
Why are you never on my side
And you're telling me I should forget you
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
What are we crying for
You're telling me I will regret you
But so
And you're talking like I should expect to
But you'll never know
And he's left you in the rain again
And you were always on my mind
And you're telling me I should forget you
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
What are we crying for
I don't know anymore
Sideways
Down
Maybe I should just move along
But you know I'd draw blood if that's what you want
You found someone who makes you laugh
Who'd stick around but that's not what you want
You slipped at the start
And dragged the whole thing sideways down
Everybody fucks up
It's just something that's been going round
And you found someone who said he'd stay
Who'd give it all but that's not good enough
Now you're standing alone
And you're living alone cause you don't know what you want
And you're living alone
And you're wondering now, cause you don't know what you've done
Maybe I should just disappear for now
Then maybe you could see a little clearer now
And you found some one who makes you laugh
Who promised you he'd never let you down
And you blame it on your broken heart
But everyone who reaches out gets stung
Now you're standing alone
And you're waiting alone cause you don't know what you want
And you're living alone
And you're wondering now cause you don't know what you've done
Maybe I should just move along
But you know I'd draw blood
If that's what you want
Underglass
Your will it drifts forever in the open air
My head, it looks forever but there's no one there
Don't say, you'll wait forever then you disappear
I'll stay, ill stay forever if you want me here
Cause I'm always thinking about it
How can I accept your disappointment man
It's not exact, it's no science man
I want it less than you ever have
I will not accept your disappointment man
Damn straight, cause there's always someone who'll compare
I'd wait, I'd wait forever if you want me here
But I'm always wrong about it
I will not accept your disappointment man
It's not exact, it's no science man
I wanted less than you ever have
How can I accept your disappointment man
Ship
Caught In The Bay
Leaving, but never far enough
Like a ship caught in the bay
We'll show each other where it hurts
And well make the fuckers pay
And what is it we don't do well enough
That were constantly afraid
And clearing up the pieces when you're gone
But the silence always stays
The silences and formlessness is gone
With the hand that rocked the babe
Well forgive each other what is done
There's no one we could blame
And neither side is sure enough to move
There's something in the way
And still for all the wisdom that we've got
We're suffering the same
Buried in the work what never ends
And silently we fade
And we walk on, on
Keepsake
Maybe it's all we can't take
Keeps us always returning
I'm keeping this as a keepsake
And everything else I'm burning
And maybe it's cause you can't wait
Keeps you always regretting
I'm keeping this as a keepsake
And everything else forgetting
When were down, down, down
All the way
Can we run away
And maybe it cause I can't say
Keeps you always believing
And maybe it's cause you can't say
Keeps me always believing
I'll give you this as a keepsake
And right after that I'm leaving
And maybe it's all we can't take
Keeps us always returning
I'll give you this as a keepsake
And everything else I'm burning
I can't sleep
Their hunting me down like an insect
Chasing me down like an insect
Crushing me down like an insect
Stamping me out like an insect
Running me down like an insect
Suffer In
Silence
Come back, show your face
Don't you see
You're too good for this place
Can we leave
It's not your fault, what they say
Don't believe
Or would you rather suffer in silence.
And defeat
Or would you rather suffer in silence
Needlessly
Ah come on, show the way
I'll believe
Welcome back, you've been away
How's it been
Or would you rather suffer in silence
And defeat
Or would you rather suffer in silence
Needlessly
Wake up
It's your love calling
Locusts
Don't go outside tonight
The locusts fill the sky
And the devil's work is never done
And the gypsy curse you wore
Can't hurt us anymore
As we raise our glasses to our mouths
And it's all for one
And the bells that rang in hope
Are still swinging from the ropes
We thought we'd one day perish on
And the tune you never wrote
And the words you never spoke
Have gathered up and need a song
I'm moving off, I'm packing up
I'm willing to be wrong
Now you're giving up the ghost
To the one who meant the most
And one day when she least expects she'll know
And the words you never spoke
And the tune you never wrote
Won't write itself or wait for evermore
I'm moving off, I'm packing up
I'm willing to be wrong
This Low
We made a plan that was subject to change
So whatever was it works out we both get the blame
In the arms of this low
And you took the wind right out of my sails
By sweating me out on all the little details
In the arms of this low
In the arms of this low
So thread the light
So thread the light
We made a choice and we knew we would pay
For stealing the joy and trying to escape
From the arms of this low
And if by some chance you break from the pack
You know I'll be waiting to welcome you back
Into the arms of this low
In the arms of this low
Thread the light
Thread the light
Thread the light
Thread the light
Shine the light
Don't hide the light
Live the light
And give the light
Seek the light
And speak the light
Crave the light, and brave the light
Stare the light
And share the light
Show the light
And know the light
Raise the light
And praise the light
Thread the light
And spread the light
Sleeping
Are you sleeping
Still dreaming
Still drifting off alone
I'm not leaving with this feeling
So you'd better best be told
And how in the world did you come
To be such a lazy love
It's so simple, and fitting
The path that you are on
We're not talking, there's no secrets
There's just a note that you have gone
And all that you've ever owned
Is packed in the hall to go
And how am I supposed to live without you
A wrong word said in anger and you were gone
I'm not listening for signals
It's all dust now on the shelf
Are you still working
Still counting
Still buried in yourself
And how in the world did we come
To have such an absent love
And how am I supposed to live without you
A wrong word said in anger and you were gone
And how am I supposed to live without anyone
And how in the world did you come
To be such a lazy love
And where did you go
Falling
Slowly
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
Drown Out
Drown out, the voice that breaks the silence
And talks the joy out of everything
You were found out and had to walk
in darkness without the only thing you care about
And we drive away and head for south
We found our way and blocked it out
Cry alone, and die alone
Pray alone, and stay alone
You were burned out
And had to stop before all hell broke
And finally took its toll
And save our souls were playing dead
And mine for gold in a heart of lead
And turn around and save yourself
We found our way and blocked it out
Cry alone, and die alone
Pray alone, and stay alone
Drown out, drown out
Lies
I think it's time, we give it up
And figure out what's stopping us
From breathing easy, and talking straight
The way is clear if you're ready now
The volunteer is slowing down
And taking time to save himself
The little cracks they escalated
And before you know it is too late
For making circles and telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you slowed down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn
The little cracks they escalated
And before you know it is too late
For making circles and telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you'd slowed down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn
So plant the thought and watch it grow
Wind it up and let it go
When Your
Mind's Made Up
So, if you want something
And you call, call
Then'll come running
To fight, and I'll be at your door
When there's something worth running for
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to stop it
You see, you're just like everyone
When the shit falls all you want to do is run, away
And hide all by yourself
When you're far from me, there's nothing else
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to fight it
So, if you ever want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running.
Leave
(written with Damien Rice)
I can't wait forever is all that you said
Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave, leave
And free yourself at the same time
Leave, leave
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave, leave
And please yourself at the same time
Leave, leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to now
Leave, leave
Leave, leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave...
The Moon
Cut the bonds with the moon
And let the dogs gather
Burn the gauze in the spoon
And suck the poison up
And bleed
Shut the door to the moon
And let the birds gather
Play no more with the fool
And let the souls wander
And bleed
From the soul
A slow hurt.. and it breaks us..
And so down,
Down, down and so plain
So down
When you play some more it seems so
And my friends are past this game
Of breakdowns
And our friends that are lost at sea..
Throw down
And I'll break the wasted space
Slow down, slow down,
If you don't slow down, slow down
If you don't slow down, slow..
Cut the bonds with the moon
And watch the dogs gather
Alone
Apart
How many times have I been here
How many times was I lost
And how many times I'd be lost in the sea
If you weren't there to rescue me
We're sailing, sailing every night
We're drifting, drifting alone apart
Not to show that we're in need
But I'd heal your wounds if you bleed
How many times have I hurt you
How many times have you
And how many times I'd been on my knees
Begging, begging please forgive me
We're sailing, sailing every night
We're drifting, drifting alone apart
Not to show that we're in need
But I'd heal your wounds if you bleed
Thank you for being so patient with me
I've been weaker than I ought to be
Despair and jealousy blinded my mind
And I couldn't see how you're trying for me.
The Cost
Song For
Someone
Drying up in conversation, still
My head was halfway round the world
And working through your sleeping I was
Driven by the promise of a quick return
And I wonder if she'll be the very same
And I wonder if she's gonna break the waves again
Trying just to focus on the good
I'm tired of diving for the pearls
And every dawn is another morning less
I have to wait to wake beside that girl
And I hope she's gonna be the very same
And I hope she can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're born for someone
When will she come, that someone
And put things in their place
Coming back to see you girl,
You know there's nothing surer in this world
Remember all the maddened seasons
Back when we weren't old enough to wait our turn
And I hope we're gonna be the very same
And I hope we can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're both for someone
When will she come, that someone
And put things in their place
Falling
Slowly
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take the sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take the sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Take the sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
People Get
Ready
People all get ready
'Cause we're tearing down the stand
Rebuild what's gone unsteady
And see it through with newer hands
And what has gone between us
Is a lot, is a lot
And who'll be there to clean us
If you're not, if you're not
People all get ready
'Cause we're breaking down again
Rebuild what's gone unsteady
And see it through with wiser hands
And what has gone before us
Is a lot, is a lot
And who'll be there to ignore us
When you're not, when you're not
We have all the time in the world
To get it right, to get it right
We have all the love in the world
To set alight, to set alight
People all get ready
'Cause we're breaking down the band
Rewrite what's gone already
And see it through with angry hands
And what has gone before us
Is a lot, is a lot
And who'll be there to ignore us
When you're not, when you're not
And we have all the time in the world
To get it right, to get it right
And we have all the love in the world
To set alight, to set alight
Just look up, just look up
We have all the time in the world
To get it right, to get it right
And we have all the love in the world
To set alight, to set alight
Just look up, just look up
We have all the time in the world
To get it right, to get it right
And we have all the love in the world
To set alight, to set alight
People all get ready
'Cause we're coming to a stop
Rise
Breathing in the night
There's nothing else I'm needing now
The wind is at my side
And so you
Together we will rise
With all these words and promises we couldn't keep
Together we will fly
Above it all now
But sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
Together we will rise
Together we will rise
Surely its a sign now
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Yeah, surely it's a sign
That you were right
There's this secret line
That we've been denied
And we'll cross it here tonight
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
Sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together will rise
Past this light
And we'll cross it here tonight
And together we will rise
When Your
Mind's Made Up
So, if you want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running
To fight, and I'll be at your door
When there's nothing worth running for
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
You see, you're just like everyone
When the shit falls all you want to do is run, away
And hide all by yourself
well there's no point that's gonna warn to help
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
So, if you ever want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running.
Sad Songs
And the light you gave
You took when you were gone
It's a war that can't be won
With fists or talk or money
And there's no escape
But there's nothing I want more
But I'd better stop complaining now
I guess because
Too many sad words make a sad, sad song
Too many sad words make a sad, sad song
And the night you came
You won me all and all
And the better part of everything
Was born to run
And the price of fame
Is that they love you when you're gone
But I better stop complaining now
It's useless because
Too many sad words make a sad, sad song
Too many sad words make a sad, sad song
The Cost
Love has been the cause
Of all this suffering
And what has been our loss
Has been it's gaining
So lay your burdens down
And stop your crying
Will we let it burn
Burn us down, burn us
Low have been the odds
Of our reuniting
And where now can we turn
When we've got nothing
Will we let it burn
Burn us down, burn us
And maybe it'll turn
Us around
True
I find it so hard to be true
And all these lies I'm telling you
Are little anchors in my chest
That pull us down into this mess
I find it easy to distract
And just as soon as you turn your back
I'll be gone again
I find it so hard to be true
And all the secrets I keep from you
Are like a blackness in my heart
That only tears us both apart
I find it easy to pretend
That we're not heading for our end
This I'm telling you
I built a wall
I cut you off
Now there's no lies
That's gonna fix this up
I played the saint
And a saint I ain't
Now all the hurt
Is here again, here again
I find it so hard to be true
But I'm gonna try my best for you
And every distance that we've known
Will disappear before too long
And every line we've ever drawn
Will be erased before we're gone
And this I swear to you
I built a wall
I cut you off
No there's no lie
That's gonna fix this hurt
I played the saint
I cursed your name
Now there's no-one
But myself to blame
That you're gone
How could I live with this weight
You keep on pushing on me
You say it's never too late
I'm afraid it is though for me
When every word that you say
I cut my heart up on it
You only pushed me away
Till I was way beyond it
I'm moving on without you
There's no more fight left in me
I'm breaking down all the walls
You slowly built around me
Why do you ask for my trust
When you're not worthy of it
I find it hard to adjust
To lines you're drawing for me
Wait
The Side
You Never Get To See
If you come, come alone
Please don't take anyone else
'Cause we're never alone
And tonight I want you for myself
Take it back, take it back
Those words that you never can help
And the side you never get to see
Is the part I keep from everyone
And the side you never get to see
Is a lie, is a lie
Will you dance money dance
Don't have me repeating myself
Because you came here by chance
And I'll knock you right down again
And the side you never get to see
Is the part I keep from everyone
And the side you never get to see
Is alive, is alive
And the side you never get to see
Is the part I keep from everyone
And the side you never get to see
Is alive, comes alive
Bad Bone
There's a bad bone inside of me
All my troubles started there
And all the cracks are adding up to be
A little more than you can bare
When I met you, you were bitter still
From a scar you're never gonna show
And I was cursed with a jealousy
That's killed every love I've ever known
When the anger that you feel
Turns to poison in your soul
Then the scars you only feel
Will start to show
You were naked on the balcony
And I was waiting in your bed
You said I pleased you only partially
But I knew my hunger would be fed
And all my thoughts of going clear
And getting out before my time
Have died with you upon the vine
Have died with you upon the vine
To die with you upon the vine
To die with you
So if you'll lead the way
Falling Slowly
(Glen Hansard/Markéta Irglová)
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
If You
Want Me
(Markéta Irglová/Glen Hansard)
Are you really here or am I dreaming?
I can't tell dreams from truth
For it's been so long since I have seen you
I can hardly remember your face anymore
When I get really lonely and the distance causes only silence
I think of you smiling
With pride in your eyes
A lover that sighs
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
Are you really sure that you'd believe me?
When others say I lie
I wonder if you could ever despise me
When you know I really try
To be a better one to satisfy you
But you're everything to me
And I'll do what you ask me
If you'll let me be free.
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
Broken Hearted
Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
(Glen Hansard)
Ten years ago I fell in love with an Irish girl she took my heart
Well she went and screwed some guy that she knew
And now I'm in Dublin with a broken heart
Oh broken-hearted Hoover fixer sucker guy
Oh broken-hearted Hoover fixer sucker, sucker guy
One day I'll go there and win her once again
But until then I'm just a sucker of a guy.
When Your
Mind's Made Up
(Glen Hansard/Markéta Irglová)
So, if you want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running
To fight, and I'll be at your door
When there's nothing worth running for
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
You see, you're just like everyone
When the shit falls all you want to do is run, away
And hide all by yourself
well there's no point that's gonna warn to help
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
So, if you ever want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running
Lies
(Glen Hansard)
I think it's time, we give it up
And figure out what's stopping us
From breathing easy, and talking straight
The way is clear if you're ready now
The volunteer is slowing down
And taking time to save himself
The little cracks they escalated
And before you know it is too late
For making circles and telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you slowed down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn
The little cracks they escalated
And before you know it is too late
For making circles and telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you'd slowed down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn
So plant the thought and watch it grow
Wind it up and let it go
Gold
(Interference)
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
Walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silver spoon
Hell I'm gonna be me
Gonna be free
Walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
And if a door be closed
Then a row of homes start building
And tear your curtains down
For sunlight is like gold
Hell you better be you
Do what you can do
Walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
'Cause if your skin was soil
How long do you think before they'd start digging
And if your life was gold
How long do you think you'd stay living
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
The Hill
(Markéta Irglová)
Walking up the hill tonight and you have closed your eyes
I wish I didn't have to make those mistakes and be wise
Please try to be patient and know that I'm still learning
I'm sorry that you have to see the strength inside me burning
Where are you my angel now don't you see me crying?
And I know that you can't do it all but you can't say I'm not trying
I'm on my knees in front of him but he doesn't seem to see me
But all his troubles on his minds, he's looking right through me
And I'm letting myself down. beside you this fire in you
And I wish that you could see that half my troubles too
Looking at you sleeping, I'm with the man I love
I'm still here weeping while the hours pass so slow
And I know that in the morning I'll have to let you go
And you'll be just a man once I used to know
And for these past few days someone I don't recognise
This isn't all my fault, when will you realise
Looking at you leaving, I'm looking for a sign.
Fallen
From The Sky
(Glen Hansard)
You must have fallen from the sky
You must have shattered on the wrong way
You brought so many to the light
And now you're by yourself
There comes a point in every fight
Where giving up seems the only way
When everyone has said goodbye
And now you're on your own
And if you need somewhere to fall apart
Somewhere to fall apart
When the rules of Cain
The rights you made
The hours did crawl
For those to blame
The broken glass
The fool that asked
The moving arrow to stop
You must have fallen from the sky
You must have come here in the pouring rain
You took so many through the light
And now you're on your own
And if you need somewhere to fall apart
Somewhere to fall apart
Well the ruins of man
The bloody rag
Be the fool the bull
The powdered hag
The nights that make
The rattle rag
The wolves that follow the ousted man
The falling star
The way we are
Divine
The rules that never ever multiply
You must have fallen from the sky
You must have come here on the wrong way
You came among us every time
But now you're on your own
And if you need somewhere to fall apart
Somewhere to fall apart
Well they call you saint
The basket case
The rules of thumb
You have to break
The raging skull
The rag to the bull
The nails that drag
In either hand
Well I will make
My work of that
I know this place
I know this task
You must have fallen from the sky
Leave
(Glen Hansard)
I can't wait forever is all that you said
Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave, leave,
And free yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave, leave,
And please yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to now
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave...
Trying To
Pull Myself Away
(Glen Hansard)
Breaking up in the station, a final train
I don't even know if I'll ever see you again
Is it a choice that we even have?
Bang bang down on the piano 'til I smash the keys
Listening alone with the melodies
Everything's gone and I don't know where
And the rule of thumb don't apply anymore
'Cause the house is burning....
Trying to pull myself away
I'm caught in a pattern and I can't escape
Trying to pull myself away
Lately when I get lost there's this thing I know
Even the dogs have somewhere to go
Everything comes if you just it be
Work, work, brighten the corners that will never see
Untangle the thoughts that you know what they mean
I hope that the answer doesn't come to late
And the rule of thumb don't apply on me
'Cause the table are turning
Trying to pull myself away
I'm caught in a pattern and I can't escape
Trying to pull myself away
I'm caught in a pattern and I can't escape
Can't escape
Trying to pull myself away, everything's gone
Trying to pull myself away, everything's gone
All The
Way Down
(Glen Hansard)
You have broken me all the way down
Down upon my knees
And you have broken me all the way now
You'll be the last you see
And some fight you gave when I pushed you away from me
And in the morning when you're turning, I'll be far to sea
You have broken me all the way down
You'll be the last you see
And what chance had we got when you missed every shot for me
And in the morning when you're turning, I'll be out of reach
And in the darkness when you find this, I'll be far to sea
And You have broken me all the way down
You'll be the last you see
Once
(Glen Hansard/Markéta Irglová)
Part of me has died
And won't return
And part of me wants to hide
The part that's burned
Once
Once
I knew how to talk to you
Once
Once
But not anymore
Hear the sirens
Call me home, call me home
Call me home, call me home
Part of me has vowed
To watch it burn
And the heart of me has tried
But look what it's become
Once
Once
I knew where to look for you
Once
Once
But that was before
Once
Once
I would have laid down and died for you
Once
Once
But not anymore
Hear the sirens
Call me home, call me home
Call me home, call me home
Call me home
Say It To
Me Now
(Glen Hansard)
Scratching at the surface now
And I'm trying hard to work it out
And so much has gone misunderstood
This mystery only leads to doubt
And I'm looking for a sign
In this dark uneasy time
So if you have something to say
Say it to me now
And I'm not trying to pass the buck
I'm just trying to get a better look
And I'm wondering how it feels for you
Now that the shoe is on the other foot
And I didn't understand
When you reached down to take my hand
And if you have something to say
You'd better say it now
Cause this is what you've waited for
A chance to even up the score
And as these shadows fall on me now
I will somehow
Cause I'm clearing up this wreckage Lord
And there's more than you've ever seen before
So if you have something to say
Say it to me now
Low rising
I want to sit you down and talk
I want to pull the veils and find what it is I've done wrong
I want to tear these curtains down
I want you to meet me somewhere tonight
In this old tourist town
And we'll go
Low rising
‘Cause we've got to come up, we've got to come up
Low rising
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
‘Cause I feel we've had enough, and we're
Low rising
All for the love of you
I want to take you to the rock
I want to jump right in and see what that big ocean's got
I want to turn this thing around
I want to drink with you all night until we both fall down
'Till we go
Low rising
‘Cause we've got to come up, we've got to come up
Low rising
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
'Till I feel we've had enough, and we're
Low rising
All for the love of you
Low rising
Low rising
‘Cause we've got to come up, we've got to come up
Low rising
'Till I feel we've had enough, and we're
Low rising to
Cause there's no further for us to fall
Low rising
Oh
All for the love of you
For the love of you
We're low rising, low rising
I want to sit you down and talk
I want to sit you down and talk about it all
Feeling
the pull
Well I'm heading back to pack a bag
To head out on the road
To take away what I know is mine
And I'm running down and past the yellow house
With Joe into the breeze where no one seems to care
And I'm feeling the pull
Dragging me off again
And I'm feeling so small
Against the sky tonight
Well stories of an open light
And every time we work ourselves up into a rage
We smash and grab
And pull the handle no one says but
Wants to be the one just climbing out
And I'm feeling the pull
Dragging me off again
And I'm feeling so small
Against the big sky tonight
Tonight, yeah
And I'm feeling the pull
Dragging me off again
And I'm feeling so small
Against the big sky tonight
And I'm feeling the pull
Dragging me on again
And I'm feeling so small
Against the big moon sky tonight
Tonight, oh
In these
arms
Use the truth as a weapon
To beat up all your friends
Every chink in the armour
An excuse to cause offence
And the boys from the hallways
Calling out your name
And true love will find them in the end
You were restless
I was somewhere less secure
So I went running to the rope
And so now this
The long list of places i was
I quit my rambling and i came home
‘Cause maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
Use your saints
And your mantra
And your things to keep you calm
If you stay with that asshole
He's gonna do you harm
There's a voice singing loudly on the radio
Just for you
And good fortune will find him in the end
Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms
The rain
Just before the rain came down
The sun came out at last
And as for all assumptions made,
And questions never asked
I know we're not where I promised you we'd be by now
But maybe it's a question of who'd want it anyhow?
Even now the rainbow's end seems closer to your hands
And is it knowing when to stop
The measure of a man
Okay
We're not what I promised you we would become
But maybe it's a question of how much it really was
We had enough
Had enough
There's plenty more where that came from now
You're feeling bored
Swallowed up
We got hours on you now
Just before the rain came down
The sun came out at last
And as for all assumptions
And questions never asked
Okay
I'm not what I promised you I would become
I know
We're not what I promised you we'd be by now
Had enough
Had enough
There's plenty more where that came from now
Feeling bored
Swallowed up
We got hours on you now
Feeling tall
Is the crawling out
We got hours on you now
Fantasy
Man
This diamond's growing in the mountains
Beneath the pressure of all time
They grow in hope and expectation
Waiting for your hands to find
'Cause only you could reach inside me
And figure out the worth
Of a life I live providing
What it was you needed most
And if everything is measured
By the hole it leaves behind
Then this mountain has been levelled
And there's no more diamonds in the mine
Go on now, just leave it
The timing wasn't right
And the force that swept us both away
Was too strong for us to fight
Fantasy man, you are always
One step ahead of me
Well I never heard the warning
I haven't got things right
But the sun came out this morning
And filled my room with light
So go now, you are forgiven
Let's put it down to life
The story of two lovers
Who danced both edges of the night
In the station you are standing
Not knowing what you want
And the secrets that we're defending
Have become our only bond
Just be patient while I wait here
Our journeys out of sync
While you're out there running in the chaos
I need some time to think
Fantasy man, you are always
One step ahead of me
Well I never heard the warning
I haven't got things right
But the sun came out this morning
And filled my room with light
So go now, you are forgiven
Let's put it down to life
The story of two lovers
Who danced both edges of the night
Paper cup
Paper cup got no worries
Got no dog in this fight
Paper plane take this note
Straight to her
If her heart's still in the fight
Maybe time will decide
This restless spirit can survive
Paper saint would you hear her
When she calls
You got no dog in this fight
Paper bird take this offering
From her hands
A simple trail back to the light
Maybe time will provide
Give you the strength to decide
I hope it's not too late
Maybe time will decide
The restless spirit can survive
For ??? no more
Maybe time will provide
Give you the strength to decide
You know it's not too late
Paper cup you got no worries
Got no, got no dog in this fight
And got no worries
Got no dog in this fight
High
horses
There's a light inside us all
It only shines as bright as we are
And you're falling down so low
And we're worried for you
And we worry...
But even on our worst days
We were never quite like this
We've gone as far as we can go
They are crushing
No
At the heart of every fool
Is the hopeless, stupid tune
And there's this lingering, this ignorant feeling
That I'm just a fool
That I can see something
But even at your worst day
You were never bad as this
You've gone far as you can go
And I'm dying
You and your high horses...
The verb
What's the verb to
Cut it off to
Take a knife and hack away at it
You keep saying
Well that's the last time
You'll pretend to
Stand aside no matter what we did
I'm not playing
All in all they're
Just enough to
Keep us sliding back to where we were
I'm not waiting
That's the last time
You get friends who
Will tell you that you walked away with it
And you barely scrape through
I'm tired of fighting she said
Your words just rattle my head
All joy escapes in the dark
And I can't make this make sense
Your words are lost to me now
I cannot take it, I'm out
I'm stuck here kidding myself
Cause you're out there caring somewhere
So what's the verb to
Kick it over
Take the time and walk away from it
I'm not playing
That'll never sit with us well
We're far too pious to get out of it
And we're on our way
I'm tired of fighting you said
Your words just rattle my head
All joy's escaped in the dark
And i can't make this make sense
Your thoughts are lost to me now
I cannot take it, I'm out
I'm stuck here killing myself
You're out there drinking somewhere
I'm sorry I've lost all my hope
I cannot take it no more
I'm stuck here killing myself
You're out there laughing somewhere
I tore my heart out, no more
I've burned this bridge and it's gone
I'm stuck here killing myself
And you're out there laughing somewhere
This joy is lost to me now
I cannot take it, I'm out
I'm stuck here killing myself
And you're out there drinking somewhere
I'm stuck here killing myself
I have
loved you wrong
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have done you wrong
For I have hurt beyond repair
And when tears occurred no I didn't care
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have loved you wrong.
But there's a strange door grown in my chest it
Beats for you it will not rest so,
Meet me in our secret place
When the time has come
Rest your head in my lap and I'll
Beat you out of your own trap and I'll
Show you how much you have missed truth in
Time we were in right
So forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For i have let you go.
But you've been
Every now and then on my mind,
You're every now and then on my mind (7x)
You're on my mind
On my mind (7x)
On my mind (7x)
Love that
conquers
In a time when your word was true
You gave your heart to the ones you knew
And at the dawn of every day
There was a light that you gave to me
You gave yourself to a love that conquered
Give everything to a love that conquers
And then you came, and you came real close
You gave the heart what it wanted most
You took your time and you made it clear
Maybe time will erase something
You ran away with a love that conquered.
You ran away with a love that conquers
Been too long in the shadows, too long in the dark
Give yourself to a love that conquers
Two
tongues
What you give
Or give out
Is the only thing that really counts
Will you stay here
Stay around
And we'll both start working this out
But it's not just this it's everything
It's so hard to reach and impossible
To really read when you're talking
With two tongues in your mouth
And I wish you'd quit this mumbling
Underneath your breath it's killing me
You've not said nothing yet
Who's talking now
Well I guess I'm starting to doubt.
Are we lost here
Are you keeping count
Or are you gonna just let me down
Your heart's not in it, it's every word
It's plain to see you're still mumbling
What's underneath, you're so curious
Well it's two strikes and you're out
And I'm tiring of this attitude
And you fall to pieces like you do
I can't believe you're still talking
With two tongues in your mouth
After all we've been around
Will you hear me out
You're the only thing that really counts
Back
broke
Back broke and dancing
‘Cause you're here beside me
‘Cause you're here
‘Cause you're here
Here with me
Back broke and happy
‘Cause you're near
‘Cause you're near
Nearer to me
I came on your command
Don't give me false hope
I'm back by big demand
Don't give me false hope
Back broke and smiling
‘Cause it's clear
‘Cause it's clear
You still want me
I came on your command
Don't give me false hope
We're back by big demand
Don't give us false hope
Back broke and crying
‘Cause you're near
‘Cause you're near
Our parting
You Will Become
In time this won't even matter
This chapter will be long under grass
And we'll talk about everything till it's easier
Your beauty is nothing compared to what
You will become
You will become
You will become, in time become
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
And we talked about talk of a gold ring
And you brought me one step closer to the heart of things
ANd we talked about everything till we laughed about it
Your honesty is nothing compared to what
You will become
You will become
You will become, in time become
You will become
You will become
You will become
You will become
You will become
You will become, in time become
Maybe Not
Tonight
Echoes of another time
Playing lightly on my mind
There's many rivers still to cross
Temper the bitterness and loss
Though what you say is true
This might be it for me and you
Maybe we can draw that line
Maybe another time
Well I wanna do what's right
But maybe not tonight
Memories of another town
Those pretty eyes, that pretty frown
And in the long grass where we lay
And let the whole world fall away
And though in time we've walked apart
You were always in my heart
Maybe we should say goodbye
But maybe not tonight
I remember you were just a child
Burning brightly and running wild
We married on an August night
No priest, no church, just a big moon shining bright
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
And maybe we should be moving on
And figure what is done is done
Maybe we should break those vows
Oh, but maybe not right now
Maybe we should do what's right
But baby not tonight
Maybe we should both just do what's right
But baby not tonight
Talking
With The Wolves
Simon
You are the model of your age
Don't let the bastards take the stage
They don't love you
And Hedi
You are a pure light on the waves
Don't let them turn us into slaves
They don't care for you, like I do
And loove that's given freely
It doesn't die, it only changes
And love that's taken easy
It has to hide in these exchanges
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Glory
Don't get trampled under dust
Don't tell yourself your right so much
Sometimes words won't be enough
When you're talkin', talkin' with the wolves
And you're talkin', talkin'
And they don't even notice you
And love that's given freely
It doesn't die, it only changes
And love that's taken easy
It has to hide in these exchanges
And love that's given freely
It doesn't die, it only changes
And love that's taken easy
It has to hide in these exchanges
High Hope
I'm working on the high hope
And if it all works out
You might just see me
Or hear from me in a while
I'm gonna make it across this tightrope
And I'm coming for my prize
No more I'll be waiting 'round
While life just passes by
Maybe when our hearts have re-aligned
Maybe when we've both had some time
I'm gonna see you there
I'm gonna see you there
There, where we can be natural
There
'Cause I've been living in a half light
Not sure which way to turn
Why must a man lose everything
To find out what he wants
But I'm gonna wait until it feels right
And when that time has come
Wild horses won't keep me back
From where you've up and gone
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Maybe when we're both old and wise
Maybe when our hearts have had some time
I'm gonna see you there
I'm gonna see you there
There
Where we can be natural
There
After all we've seen
We can do anything
There
Where your heart is strong
Where we can go on and on
There
Where your good times gone
Where we are forever young
There
Where your heart is strong
Where we can go on and on
There, there
I wanna see you there
Bird Of
Sorrow
Even if a day feels too long
If you feel like you can wait another one
And you're slowly giving up on everything
Love is gonna find you again
Love is gonna find you
And you better be ready then
Well you've been kneeling in the dark for far too long
You've been waiting for that spark but it hasn't come
Well I'm calling to you please, get off the floor
A good heart will find you again
A good heart will find you, just be ready then
Tethered to a bird of sorrow
A voice that's buried in the hollow
You've given over to self-deceiving
You're prostrate, bowed but not believing
You've squandered more than you could borrow
You've bet your joy on all tomorrows
For the hope of some returning
While everything around you is burning
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Come on we've got to get out
Get out of this mess we've made
And still for all our talk
We're both so afraid
Well will we leave this up to chance
Like we do everything
Love is gonna find us again
Love is gonna find us, you've gotta be ready then
Tethered to a bird of sorrow
A voice that's buried in the hollow
You've given over to self-deceiving
You're prostrate, bowed but not believing
You've squandered more than you could borrow
You've bet your joys on all tomorrows
For the hope of some returning
While everything around you is burning
But I'm not leaving, yeah
But I'm not leaving, yeah, yeah
I'm not leaving
I'm not leaving, yeah
I'm not leaving
I'm not leaving, yeah
Yeah I'm hanging on
I'm hanging on
For what's gonna come
I'm hanging on
Hanging on, hanging on
Hanging on, hanging on
Hanging on, hanging on
With the faithful
I'm with the faithful
I'm hanging on
For what's gonna come
For what's gonna come
Hanging on
Hanging on
With the faithful
The faithful
The Storm, It's
Coming
Breaking from the feast
From the decade of the beast
On a new road with no true north I see
There's doubt in every face
And there's a liar on the stage
And what good is it if he don't himself believe in it
Every clap rings out a warning
Get ready for the storm, it's coming
It's coming
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
There's a slap back in the face
For a sin you can't erase
And a coin dropped in the box don't change the meaning
There's a storm and it's raging
In the belly of the slave
And it's coming
It's coming
It's coming
It's coming
When the wind howls at your gate
Already it is too late
It's coming
It's coming
Love Don't
Leave Me Waiting
Lover, you've been hesitating
You've been hanging on for that sign too long
And lover, you've been leaving me waiting
And I don't know why or what it is I've done
And love, don't leave me guessing
Oh love, don't keep me here
Show yourself to me
And time, you've been a racing
You've been running out on me
And tongues, you've been a talkin'
You've been sayin' what you really mean
And love, don't leave me waiting
Oh love, don't leave me here
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
And love don't leave me guessing
Oh love, don't keep me here
Show yourself, show yourself
And love, don't leave me waiting
Oh love, don't keep me here
And love, don't leave me guessing
Oh love, don't keep me here
Show yourself to me
What Are
We Gonna Do
What are we gonna do
If we lose that fire
What are we gonna do
If we start to doubt
If that fire goes out
I don't want to lose you
To some bullshit hurt that could've been helped
I'm trying to tell you something
A good, good heart is your greatest wealth
So what are we gonna do
If we lose that fire
What are we gonna do
If we start to doubt
If that fire goes out
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
I don't wanna change you
But you're a long, long way from the path you came
I'm trying to show you something
A good, good heart will always find a way
What are we gonna do
If we lose that fire
What are we gonna do
If we start to doubt
If that fire goes out
Races
Well if I win some races
That don't mean I'm fastest
It don't mean I'm better than anyone
If I ride some horses
With great speed over courses
It's just 'cause you waited for me at the line
'Cause for you I could win
For you I could trust myself
And for you I could throw with abandon
Old glories of fame to the wind
'Cause I never left you
And you never let me go
And I again had the glory
I'd give it up gladly
Oh, how we sucked in the limelight
And left best friends behind
And you come walk beside me
To the end of this story
And I'll let you go gently among your own kind
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
'Cause for you I can win
For you I can trust myself
For you I could throw with abandon
Old glories of fame to the wind
'Cause I never left you
And you never let me go
For you I will win
For you I will trust myself
For you I could throw with abandon
Old glories and everything to the wind
'Cause I never left you
And you never let me go
And I never left you
And you never let me go
Philander
Stuck here in the corner
And
I'm kissing my philander
Well, she never says goodbye
Only see you later
Well I'm making this plan for you
Well
I'm always gonna love you
And I'm always gonna stay
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
Here with my philander
Up here on this platter
And I'm laid out for philander
I'll star you in my movie
I'm making it now
So come on, you little actor
Don't let me down, philander
And I'm always gonna love you
And I'm never gonna stray
And I'm always gonna love you
And I'm always gonna stay
Here with my philander
Song of
Good Hope
Well if we're gonna make it
Across this river alive
You need to think like a boat
And go with the tide
And I know where you've been
Has really left you in doubt
Of ever finding a harbour
Or figuring this out
And you're gonna need
All the help you can get
So lift up your arms now
And reach for it
And reach for it
And take your time, babe
It's not as bad as it seems
You'll be fine, babe
It's just some rivers and streams in between
You and where you wanna be
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy
paste is a sin
And watch the signs now
You'll know what they mean
You'll be fine now
Just stay close to me and may good hope
Walk with you through everything
And take your time, babe
It's not as bad as it seems
You'll be fine, babe
It's just some rivers and streams in between
You and where you wanna be
And watch the signs now
You'll know what they mean
You'll be fine now
Just say close to me and may good hope
Walk with you through everything
May the song of good hope
Walk with you through everything
Grace Beneath The Pines
There'll be no more running round for me,
No more backing down, you'll see
Whatever lies in store for me,
I'll get through it
There'll be no more going half the way,
You'd better listen to these words I say
Whatever ties they bound to me,
I'll cut through them
Now I found some
Grace beneath the judge's gavel,
Grace among my brothers on the firing line,
Grace upon this road less travelled,
Grace beneath the pines, the pines,
Grace beneath the pines
There'll be no more running round for me,
No more going down, you'll see
The line is drawn; my enemy
Better stay behind it
There'll be no more lifting half the weight,
My will is strong, my back is straight
Whatever lies they told to me,
I'll see through them
Now I found some
Grace beneath the judge's gavel,
Grace among my brothers on the firing line,
Grace upon this road less travelled,
Grace beneath the pines, the pines,
Grace beneath the pines
There'll be no more running round for me,
No more going down, you'll see
I'll get through this
Now I found some
Grace beneath the judge's gavel,
Grace among my brothers on the firing line,
Grace upon this road less travelled,
Grace beneath the pines, the pines,
Grace beneath the pines
Wedding Ring
Where you running to now, baby?
Running all the time.
Where you running to now, darlin'?
Running to all the time.
Well, I sure hope it's to your sister
And not that mean brother of mine.
I've been trying to reach you, darlin'.
I try, I try in vain.
I've been trying to reach you, darlin'.
Though I try, I try in vain.
I always end up losing you
And walking home in the rain.
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Will you be strong enough to keep her,
Keep her love from going cold?
There's a wildcat in you, woman,
A wildcat on the prowl.
There's a wildcat in you, woman,
A wildcat on the prowl.
Every time I put my arms around you
I can hear that wildcat growl.
I remember when I met you
There was something about the moon.
I remember the night I met you
There was something about the moon.
I don't know if it was waxing or waning,
But I knew that you'd be leaving soon.
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Will you be strong enough to keep her,
To keep her love from getting old?
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Wedding ring, wedding ring;
Little band of gold.
Will you be strong enough to keep her,
To keep her love from going cold?
Will you be strong enough to keep her,
To keep her love from getting old?
Will you be strong enough to keep her,
To keep her love from going cold?
Winning Streak
Through summers long and winters cold
May you always have someone good to hold,
And may good fortune wait on every bend,
And may your winning streak,
May it never end
So, roll the dice, boy, ‘cause my money's on you,
Take my advice now and put your money down too,
Because there's something in the eye you can't pretend,
And may your winning streak,
May it never end
And may the sign
Of the Southern Cross
Be some comfort to you when you're lost,
And may the devil's evil eye
Pass you by
Well, it's not for glory, I tell you true,
That I do these things I do for you,
But for a promise I made now I must defend,
And may your winning streak,
May it never end
And may the sign of the cross
Be some comfort when you're lost,
Help you when you're all broke down,
May the spirit of good brethren
Turn you around
And may the devil's evil eye
Pass you right by,
Don't you look back my friend,
And may the sisters of good charity
Take you in
Through summers long and winters cold
May you always have someone good to hold,
And may good fortune wait on every bend,
And may your winning streak,
May it never end
May your winning streak,
May it never end
When you're kneeling through the hours,
And you're doubting your given powers,
And when you're ready for her mercy,
And you're worthy,
It will come
When you're sneaking round the back door,
And she's waiting for you no more,
And when you're ready for her mercy,
And you're worthy,
It will come
When the birds are just tuning up still,
And the dawn breaks on your windowsill,
And when you're ready for her mercy,
And you're worthy,
It will come
It will come
When you're broken,
When your heart is finally open,
When you're down,
Down and troubled,
When you're lost among the rubble
Well, there's sugar on the old spoon,
Let's do that two-step around your front room,
And when you're ready for her mercy,
And you're worthy,
It will come
Mercy, mercy, coming to you,
Feel her beauty flowing through you
She will unbind you, set the word free.
Mercy, mercy
Mercy, mercy, coming to you,
Feel her beauty flowing through you
She will unbind you, set the word free.
Mercy, mercy
McCormack's
Wall
Well, I've not been honest, darlin',
No, I've not been straight at all.
Well, I beg your pardon;
The night we jumped McCormack's Wall
I was so happy just to be with you
I would have said anything at all.
Now I could scream your name
Till you do the same,
But I know you won't respond
Well, here we are.
What can we do?
La din da...
I'm gonna ride black river
With the lark in the morning
And the dew upon the dawn,
Well, a-home we came a-crawling
With our sickness and our song
For all guitar makers;
for the prisoners and the law;
And the fine wine drinkers
Who drank their bellies raw;
And to all the good samaritans,
Whoever found us in the dark;
And to all who've been
Or come between
The lovers in the park;
And to all the Ó Díomasaigh singers
With their roots in holy ground.
And forgiveness still lingers
In the bells above the town.
Well, here we are.
What's there to do?
La din la...
I'm gonna ride on black river
Well, this is a song of drinking,
And for a drink it will be sung,
And I'll sing it right, and I'll say goodnight
Unless they're serving another one
Lowly Deserter
Lowly deserter, sing that old song,
And sing a new one for the men
Still in battle, far from heaven;
Raise your voice up and sing to them
Lowly, lowly, it must be lonesome,
Take a hard look at yourself,
And your brother still in battle;
Sing his praises, or don't sing again
When that question comes to find you,
Don't deny you never ran,
And when that feeling comes to take you,
Take you walking the streets of hell
When that question comes to find you,
Don't deny you never ran,
And when that feeling comes to take you,
Take you walking the streets of hell
Paying My Way
Well, you can't just get what you want
Without a little work a day
And you can't just stick out your hand,
No, it doesn't work that way.
It's gonna be a long one,
I'll be working all night long
It's gonna be a long one,
But I'm paying my way
And there's not much joy in the work
Unless your born to do it, they say.
And we gotta get down in the dirt now
If we wanna see some change.
It's gonna be a long one,
I'll be working all night long
It's gonna be a long one,
But I'm paying my way
And the heart is sliding backwards
On this long dark night of the soul,
And you're the only thing
That keeps me going on
It's gonna be a long one,
I'll be working my fingers to the bone
It's gonna be a long one,
But I'm paying my way
Well, there's not much change in the weather
On this long walk home to you in the rain
And there's not much left in the purse now
By the time the bills are paid
It's gonna be a long one,
I can't wait for that weekend to roll along
It's gonna be a long one,
But I'm paying my way
It's gonna be a long one,
I'm gonna take you out dancing all night long
It's gonna be a long one,
But I'm paying my way
Fair work for fair pay
Yeah, I'm paying my way
My Little Ruin
Come on, my little ruin, won't you open up and let us in?
Time has not been kind, but you're still standing here.
Leave a light on in your window, won't you let me see a sign?
It's gonna take more than smoke and mirrors now for me this time
Come on, my little sorrow, won't you sing yourself a different song?
The melody that made you is now a worn-out sing-along.
Every body's looking at you, but I can't stand to watch,
I've seen this scene come and go too much
And oh, how you struggle through the hours
With your sorrow leading the way,
And as you stood there among the cowards,
You were letting them win
But I'm not gonna stand aside and watch them tear you up
No, I'm not,
'Cause you're better than they are,
And I can't say it enough
That's enough
What are you doing?
Come on, my little ruin, won't you build yourself back up again?
Won't you take the time you were given; you promised it to yourself.
You could stand among the best of them if you could hold your own,
But no-one's gonna do it for you now, but you and you alone
And oh, how you struggle with your power,
And keep your back tight to the wall,
And as you were counted among the cowards,
They didn't see you at all
Now you're caught on a rising wave, and I can't get you off,
But I'm not gonna stand aside and watch them tear you up
No, I'm not,
'Cause you're better than they are,
You're better than they are,
You're better than they are,
You're better than they are,
And I can't say it enough
That's enough.
What are you doing?
Come on, my little ruin, won't you tell me where the feeling's gone?
There's nothing lost between us; you can come back anytime you want
Just to be the One
I will understand you,
I will serve you well.
I'll suffer when you leave me,
Stand out in parallel.
And I will recognise you
When you're lost to yourself,
Just to be the one
You call in.
I will raise an army,
I will gather strength.
I'll follow where you lead me,
I'll go through anything.
And I will heed your warning,
And sound your victory bell,
Just to be the one
You call in.
And for the first time
You were dark,
Caught out on a western swell,
Swept apart.
And we watched as their
Bodies danced
Towards the rocks,
To the rocks.
I will recognise you
When you're lost to yourself,
Just to be the one
You call in.
Just to be the one
You call in.
Stay the Road
Tired, tired eyes look up and see
All you've done, the path you've come,
The things that you've achieved.
And when you're doubting
I hope you'll trust in me
Tired, tired eyes look up and see
I've been mining down a dark hole,
I've been mining in the rocks
For a golden seam she's got buried deep
Some where inside of her.
I've been working for your wonder,
I've been mining hard and long,
And I will not fold; I'm gonna find that gold,
Now my work has just begun
Come on, pilgrim, won't you stay the road?
Put that distance from your mind,
Don't you let it show
Well, it's just a ride, and I'm at your side
If you didn't know
Come on, pilgrim, won't you stay the road?
I've been mining down a dark hole,
I've been mining in the rocks
For a heart of gold that can't be bought or sold
She's got there inside of her.
I've been working for your wonder,
I've been mining hard and long,
And I won't give up; I'm gonna fill my cup,
Now my work has just begun
Shelter, shelter bell ring out for all below,
Keep your doorway open wide,
Give us somewhere to go.
And when we're full of doubt,
And we don't know what about,
Don't you tell us no.
Shelter, shelter bell ring out for all below
I've been mining down a dark hole,
I've been mining in the rocks
For a heart of gold that can't be bought or sold
She's got there inside of her.
I've been working for your wonder,
I've been mining hard and long
And I won't give up; I'm gonna fill my cup,
Now my work has just begun
Tired, tired eyes look up and see
All you've done, the path you've come,
The things that you've achieved,
And when you're doubting
I hope you'll trust in me,
Tired, tired eyes look up and see
BETWEEN
TWO SHORES
Roll On Slow
Roll on, darling
Roll on slow
I'll take you with me
Wherever I go
I got nowhere
That I've gotta be
Take you walking
Will you walk with me
I got nowhere
I gotta go
Roll on slow
It was a sad old morning
I was feeling down
It was a sad old morning
'Cause you weren't around
I take you walking
Into Sunday's dawning
Roll on slow
Roll on
Well, I'm riding
I wish I wasn't on my own
Thunder Road blasting out on the E Street Radio
Well, I'm coming to you
I'll be there before too long
We can roll on
Slow
Why Woman
If you leave me
Leave me guessing, darling
Then I guess you're not for me
When you're talking
Talking with an old friend
And you decide you must be free
Tell me why, why woman
Can we leave a good thing be
Tell me why, why woman
Did you give up so easily
When you're looking
Looking for some heat now
And I'm as cold as cold can be
And you're talking
Talking about a change now
But those changes aren't with me
Tell me why, why woman
Can we just leave a good thing be
Tell me why, why woman
Can we just be happy
Better leave it alone
Let it work out by itself
My friends keep telling me, no
Why she's not with nobody else
Oh but I don't know
Tell me why, why woman
Can we just leave a good thing be
Tell me why, why woman
Just stick around and work it out with me
Wheels On Fire
Well, you say your one
For working 'til the work is done
I don't see you lift a hand
To help out one of your fellow man
And they're using us up again
But I won't be no puppet on a string
Your wheels on fire
Your one desire
Is to roll and rule over everyone
Come on and do it
We see right through it
You can roll and rule
But we will overcome
You say you're one
For talking 'til all the talk is done
I see you move your mouth
But I hear nothing of any weight come out
And you're calling on our defeat again
You're talking, talking
But you're not really saying anything
Your wheels on fire
Your one desire
Is to bend and twist every good thing we've done
Go on and do it
We see right through it
You can bend and twist
But we're holding strong
You're building us up just to tear us down
You think that nothing's gonna stop you now
But I hear you preaching from the lowest rung
Your wheels on fire
Your one desire
Is to point and push your will on everyone
Go on and do it
It's so like you
You can point and push
But we will overcome
Your wheels on fire
Your one desire
Is to tear and twist at every good thing we've done
Go on and try it
And it no one buys it
You can turn and twist
But we will overcome
We will overcome
Wreckless Heart
Wreckless heart
Take hold the wheel
You're headed for a fall
For a fall
Torn apart
It's how you'll feel
But it's all for love
All for love
Gonna ride that river to the sea
Gonna cry that river out of me
There's no cure
For time separated
But I'm holding on
I'm holding on
You can be sure
That time heals the pain
And what's done is done
What's done is done
Gonna ride that river to the sea
Gonna cry that river out of me
Gonna ride that river to the sea
Gonna cry that river out of me
Gonna ride that river to the sea
Gonna cry that river out
Movin' On
I'm tired of sitting around and waiting
For things that ain't gonna come
I want it all on the table
I want to know what I've done
I should be singing your praises
And not here banging this drum
I'm tired of sitting around and waiting
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I remember the first time I met you
Your heart was cold like a stone
You said I'd better forget you
I better leave you alone
But then you reached right inside me
You showed my heart where was home
I remember the first time I met you
I felt my time had come
I felt my time had come
I felt my time had come
I felt my time had come
Well, if you got blood in your heart
If you got flesh on them bone
You should be playing your part here
Not rushing off all alone
We should be planning on a windfall
Instead of banging this drum
I'm tired of sitting around and waiting
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm tired of thinking about you, baby
And waiting for you to come
One day you're gonna need me, maybe
And I'll be long gone
I should be playing your praises
Instead of banging this drum
I'm tired of thinking about you, baby
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
One day you're gonna need me, maybe
And I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Yeah I'll be long gone
Long gone
Long gone
Setting Forth
Darling, there's no good time
To bring this up
We've got so much riding
On this love
Girl, there's been a distance
And our words are so unclear
And these lies and your resistance
They gotta disappear
Well, I'm setting forth with my instinct
I'm setting forth with my doubts
I'm letting go of this completely
Yeah I'm getting out
And I don't know where all of this is gonna leave us
But it's time we both found out
Darling, it's been a lifetime
We've been turning the other way
Surely this is the right time
To wind down the shadow play
Let's not let fortune find us
With shackles on our hands
I'd rather leave it all behind us
I wonder if we can
Well, I'm setting forth with my instinct
I'm setting forth with my doubts
I'm letting go of everything
That tries to stop me now
And I don't know where fortune is gonna find us
But it's time for finding out
'Cause I'm setting forth with my instinct
I'm setting forth with my doubts
I'm letting go of you completely
Yeah I'm setting out
And I don't know where all of this is gonna leave us
But it's time we both found out
And I don't know where fortune is gonna find us
But it's not for me to know right now
And I don't know where time is gonna take us
But I can't let that stop me now
I can't let that stop me now
Lucky Man
Well, it's gonna be a lucky man
Who gets to take your hand
And play house with you a while
Girl, I was looking for you
I thought you could pull me through
'Cause I've been slipping down the other side
And anyone that sees you
Anyone that sees you at all
Anyone that sees you at all
They know, they know, they know, they know, they know
What I should have been told
Just by looking
Well, it's gonna be a lonely time
But I don't mind
You've always been there
When I've called your name
Girl, and when you smile
Wider than a country mile
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To please you, baby
And anyone that knows you
Anyone that knows you at all
Anyone that knows you at all
They know, they know, they know, they know, they know
What I should have been told
Just by looking
There's a wild yearning
That builds up inside me while you're around
And the fire's still burning in us
Even now, even now
And anyone that sees you
Anyone that sees you at all
Anyone that sees you at all
They know, they know, they know, they know, they know
What I should have known all along
Just by looking
And there's a wild yearning
It builds up inside me while you're around
And the fire's still burning in us
Even now, even now
Give this love somewhere to go
If you don't want it, let me know
Somebody will
Well, it's gonna be a lucky man
Who gets to take your hand
And play house with you a while
One Of Us Will
Lose
Some of us we're grief befallen
Some were made to choose
Some were hope incarnate
Some only sang the blues
This may be hard to swallow
This may be hard for you
This may be hard to swallow
That one of us will lose
Some of us won't make it
Some will bear the bruises
Oh how this body's breaking
To think I'm losing you
This may be hard to swallow
This may be hard for us to do
This may be hard to swallow
But one of us must lose
This may be hard to swallow
This may be hard for me and you
This may be hard to swallow
That one of us will lose
Your Heart's
Not In It
We've come a long way
We got lost somewhere I don't know
But, girl, all I know is I can't do this on my own
It's come the hard way
Sometimes you wake up and you know
But, girl, I don't think that you can depend on me no more
Don't you see it
You're letting us down again
Don't you see
Your heart's not in it, babe
Don't you see it
You're letting us down again
Come on, admit it
It's not easy, is it
You can rely on me
You can rely on me
Yeah I will set you free
Set you free
'Cause if your heart's not it in
Then your heart's not in it, babe
If your heart's not it in
Your heart's not in it, babe
I tried to hold on to you
I gave it everything I had
But it was never enough
It took everything, then more than that
It's come the hard way
Some things you can't foresee
Well, sometimes I've had to blind myself
In the name of empathy
Don't you see it
You're letting me down again
Don't you see
Your heart's not been in it, babe
Don't you see it
You're letting us down again
Come on, admit it
It's not working, is it
But you can count on me
You can count on me
Just don't break down on me
Don't break down
Oh no
Stop turning your back on me
Every time someone passes by
Or mentions your name
Stop turning it round on me
Telling me I'm the one
That pushed you far out to sea
Don't turn on your light on me
Wasn't it love that brought us
Right back where we're meant to be
Stop turning your back on me
Stop turning your back on me
You can rely on me
You can rely on me
Just don't walk by on me
Don't walk on by
Oh yeah
Stop turning your back on me
Stop turning your back on me
Every time someone passes by or mentions your name
Stop turning it round on me
Telling me I'm the one
That pushed you far out to sea
Oh, if your hearts not in it
Will you tell me honestly
Don't turn on your light on me
Wasn't it love that brought us
Right back where we're meant to be
If your hearts not in it
Then there's nothing more to say
Stop turning your back on me
Stop turning your back on me
Time Will Be
The Healer
Time will be the healer once again
Time will lift you up and out of this
I know that you can't stand to hear his name
Time will be the healer once again
One day, when you're long past this, you'll laugh about it
Sometimes you gotta be a river to go around it
Just put a little distance between your world and his
Time will be your best friend when it comes to this
That's what you get for loving someone else's man
Burn that bridge, break that bond and change your plans
If that boy don't wanna stay, just let him go
Time will be the best friend that you know
Time will be the healer once again
Time will lift you up and out of this
I know that you can't stand to hear his name
Well, time will be the healer once again
Keep your friends and neighbours close at hand
Stay busy with your work and don't give in
To the bottle or your self-defeating game
Time will be the healer once again
Time will see you through this, you'll live to tell
Time will pick you up and serve you well
A life lived true and full is the best revenge
This time will stand for something in the end
Time will be the healer once again
Time will lift you up, let you win again
Pretty soon, you won't even recall his name
Time will be the healer once again
Time will be the healer once again
I'll
Be You, Be Me
Your love's a bonnie snare
Traps me in the evening
Got me hanging in mid-air
Now I'm swinging from the ceiling
But it's me that's looking now
It's me that's seeking something
When you're nowhere to be found
Must I keep on looking
I'll be you, be me and I'll be you
I'll take your truth, your lies, your secrets
How 'bout you be me and I'll be you
I love your strength, your pride, your weakness
My love's an androgen
She writes when I'm in slumber
My lover is all good things
And I'm the fool whose spell she's under
She laid a silken thread
A warm scent in the evening
If you follow the trail of dead
You'll come upon the place she's sleeping
I'll be you, be me and I'll be you
And we won't say no more about it
How 'bout you be me and I'll be you
And we'll just leave it where we found it
I'll be you, be me and I'll be you
And we won't say no more about it
How 'bout you be you and I'll be me
And we'll just leave it where we found it
Don’t
Settle
When you climbed the hill of vision
As above so it was below
Through the apathy and derision
Each step ascending you took alone
And when they pin you in the corner
Pay no heed to their droning on
'Cause you’re not going back where you don't belong
Well you rose up through the ranks now
And you worked hard for your luck
You've only got yourself to thank now
You and everybody else in the book
And there are hidden hands to guide you
Other forces now at play
But you’ve got to learn to get out of the way
Oh no, don't settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don't settle
For less
May your song ring true and bright now
And be honed by your own hand
As the day gives way to night now
May it echo through the land
And when they turn your words against you
Try to grind you to the ground
Let them know that they might beat you
But they'll never turn you around
Oh no, don't settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don't settle
For less
Well you sought no one's allegiance
You were cowed by no one's hand
You outgrew your antecedents
Worked your own corner of the land
And when they set their sights upon you
Come to mine the seam you struck
May you bid them well and wish them luck
Oh no, don’t settle
Oh, not yet
Oh, don’t settle
And don't forget
What Liam Clancy said
No envy, no anger, no cruelty, no regrets
No jealousy, no rancour, no confusion, don’t forget
No envy, no anger, no incredulity, show respect
No envy, no anger, no judgement on no one, lest you forget
Lest you forget what they did to you
Come on, rise off your knees, you're not beaten yet
No envy, no anger, no judgement on no one, lest you forget
Lest you forget
Come on, you're not beaten yet
And you're not going back where you don’t fit
Fool’s
Game
It's a fool's, fool's game
Lover, that we have to play
Crashing into each other
No convalescing
It's a leap of faith
Lover, that we blindly take
I'm taking it with you and no other
No hesitating
And if our minds, they go
And our bones, they shatter
We'll put it on nobody
But ourselves
It's an old refrain
Lover, that we hear again
Urging a cautious measure
Sounding a warning
It's a thin escape
Lover, that we hope to make
When we're beaten, broken and battered
Beyond consoling
And the breezes blow
And to the winds we're scattered
And we're fending for nobody
But ourselves
It's a fool's, fool's game
When you've nothing but a heart to break
Better keep on breaking it, lover
Until it opens
It's a speeding train
Beating through the pouring rain
With no way to slow or stop it
And the tracks are broken
Like a rising wave
Through the storms we gather
And we're falling on nobody
But ourselves
Aida Shahghasemi :
|
چه دانستم که این سودا مرا زین
سان کند مجنون دلم را دوزخی سازد دو چشمم را کند جیحون |
Translation :
How could I know that this longing
would drive me so crazy That it would make my heart a prison, and my eyes a river |
Race To
The Bottom
Sliding along by the Seine, it's May Day
This song’s in my head once again
It's a long way down to the bottom we've been racin’
Coughing my lungs up on rue des Irlandais
Becoming a risk to myself
It's a long way down to the bottom and we're racin'
The radio silence and the anarchists
Are gathering names, dates and lists for burnin'
It's a long way down to the bottom that we've been racin'
Oh, how you move me, truly
Oh, how you set my heart aglow
I’m shadowing in with the crowds unnoticed
Somebody painted an ’X' on my back
It’s a long way down to the bottom and we're racin'
There's piss on the streets after dark in Paris
Even our dear Joan of Arc, she knows
It’s a long way down to the bottom and we've been racin'
Even the gods as they gaze down on us
Know that there's no one to be saved among us
They keep turning away, turning away
We're singing along with the righteous people
The bullets will rain down from the mosques and steeples
They keep turning away, turning away
A taste for the wine and a woman's forgiveness
Her man's in decline, oh, it's a nasty business
It's a long way down to the bottom that we've been racin'
Our blood is no thicker than this water, my brother
You'll find out soon one way or the other
It's a long way down to the bottom that we've been racin'
Even the clouds that send the rains down on us
See a horizon that goes way beyond us
They keep driftin' away, driftin' away
While down in the dark in the tick-tock alleys
Time's running out and there's still bills to tally
We keep chippin' away, chippin' away
Slidin' along with the bouquinistes
Baldwin and Brecht and the distance between us
It's a long way down to the bottom that we've been racin'
I'm rising up strong like a snake that's charmed
A handsome Parisienne on my arm
It's a long way down to the bottom that we've been racin', yeah
The Closing Door
The closing door
The end of people
His likes no more
Go tell in the steeple
The river runs
Out of fever
Just like a drum
With no meter
The closing door
The blue-eyed raven
You'll send no more
Above the congregation
Like Noah's dove
Where there's burden
They love the mighty flood
Won't be returning
To the closing door
Brother’s
Keeper
First of October
The summers over
The leaves are falling
All around my door
The midnight walking
Early morning talking
Can't you hear us whispering
Walking across your floor
Walking on your floor
Well, I’m going deeper
My brother's keeper
I'm looking out for him
The best I can
He’s getting older
The year is colder
Got to lean a little closer now
And hear what he's saying
Hear what he says
We'll go out rambling
All through the brambling
Long shadows falling
Far out ahead
The rose hips have grown now
The year is in slowdown
Your long hair and long dress
Let them fall for me
Let them fall for me
And will you wait for me to come home
Will you wait for me
Brother, put that weight on me
Brother, put that weight on me
Great works don't lie there
Grind up and dry there
They wait for impatiently
Your hands to find
Leaf through the pages
Can't you feel the ages
Rise up like dust now
In the sunlight there
In the sunlight
And will you wait for me to come home
Will you wait for me
Brother, put that weight on me
Brother, put that weight on me
Sister, put that weight on me
Sister, put that weight on me
I'm going deeper
My brother's keeper
I’m looking out for him
The best I can
Mary
Love is a language you can speak so eloquently
And I've never heard such a melody as when you address me, Mary
I've never felt so sweet, a kiss put on so gently
As love bears fruit it's taken root and is growin' inside me, Mary
This work that we do is old and new, it comes so rarely
But when you're around it comes falling down like confetti upon me, Mary
With your song, you made this wild willing
With your willing, you made this wild song
With your song, you crossed every border
That I have guarded so wrong
Love is a language you can speak so eloquently
And I've never heard such a melody as when you address me, Mary
I've never felt so sweet, a kiss put on so gently
As love bears fruit it's taken root and is growin' inside me, Mary
Threading Water
Threading water, making it through
Thanking the lord for the gift of you
Falling behind some and catching up
Finding our own pace yeah, that's good enough
Back for the weekend
Back with no doubts and
I'm in now and I'm not backing out
Threading water
Threading water, carrying wood
Got more than I hoped for with this unending good
My writer and poet, my seer of true, yeah
I can see further when I'm with you
And you're working the lines up
Thinning them down
Rolling the words round in your mouth
Threading water
Threading water giving thanks and praise
Thanking the gods for the rest of my days
A time now for reaping
A time to reflect
A time now I know we won't forget
And here's to not knowing
Faith with no proof
I can see further when I'm with you
Threading water
Threading water
Threading water
Weight of the
World
Weight of the world
Coming through it
We'll find someone
Weight of the world
We’ll find someone who
Let you through
We'll find
Go find someone who'll
Be no obstacle
Between me and you
Weight of the world
Weight
We’ll fill in
Getting longer
And I write down at the end
Keep saying you're not getting in
Go through
Go find someone who'll
Who'll mind you
Looking through
Oh, looking through
Looking through
Knowing something that there's
Some kind of gravity too
???
Go find someone who'll
Go find someone who'll
Listen to you
Go find someone who'll
Someone who’ll stay by you
With no [?][4:48]
In your victory
In your victory cross
And without ???
Go find someone who’ll
Someone who'll listen
Go find someone who’ll
Someone ???
What's this old boy to do
If I'm not coming, too
Who’s
Gonna Be Your Baby Now
I can't know your mind
Leave all you did behind
Keep you from turning on yourself
I wish I could light your load
I’d lie down in the road
But you're gonna have to do it for yourself
I can be here for you
But I can't make you come
You’ll have to come now by yourself
Who's gonna pour your glass
Roll you around in the grass
Who's gonna be your maybe now
Who's gonna light your spark
Keep you from the dark
Who's gonna be your baby now
Who's gonna call the cops
Run down to the shops
Who's gonna be your baby now
Who's gonna still your fingers
Who's gonna let them linger
Who's gonna be your baby now
You made your decision
I know my position
Who's gonna be your baby now
I can’t change your mind
Leave all we did behind
Keep you from turning on yourself
I can’t light your load
Or shorten the road
I can't make you turn around
You keep walking on
I’m gonna stay here 'til you're gone
Who's gonna be your baby now
Good Life Of Song
Well, I call this room to order
Gather round now, hear my song
If you're drunk or at its border
Listen well, this won't take long
There's no doubting fortune's favour
When it tells you you're the one
But may the real fruits of your labour
Be sown by you alone
Oh, good life of singing
Good life of song
Won't you grant us our full measure
When our day is done
Oh, good wine and winning
Good nights so long
Won't you ease us through our toiling
The road is very long
After long weeks in the corner
Where the wine won't make you drunk
But you held your place with honour
Among the bards and the troubadours
This is no roaming lamentation
No ode to those who've gone
But a joyful incantation
To the road we've come upon
Oh, good life of singing
Good life of song
Won't you ease us through our toiling
The road is very long
Oh, good wine and women
Good night's so long
Won't you grant us our full measure
For now we must go on
Must go on
Good life of singing, good life of song
Good life of singing, good life of song
Good life of singing, good life of song
Go tell it on the mountain
Let them know we passed this way
Let them see we came as equals
Let them know we weren't afraid
And they'll feel your love of music
In every note you play
Well it leaves you if you don't use it
Don't let it slip away
Oh, good life of singing
Good life of song
How you granted us our measure
When our work was done
Oh, good days of drinking
Good nights so long
How you eased us through our toiling
For now we must go on
Must go on
Good life of singing, good life of song
Good life of singing, good life of song
Good life of singing, good life of song
Good life of singing, good life so long
Leave A Light
Leave a light on in your lonely window
And a heartfelt welcome in your eye
From far away on the deep, black ocean
You're the one I'll come back to find
So, say goodbye to the long cold winter
And farewell to all we've left behind
From far away on the deep, black ocean
You're the one I'll come back to find
So, sing the song that your mother taught you
Of the gypsy heart that never rests
And wait a while for the arms that once held you
And pull them close into your breast
So, say goodbye to the long cold winter
And farewell to all we've left behind
And leave a light on and come out of the shadows
You're the one I'll come back to find
You're the one I'll come back to find
Are
You Getting Through
(The Journey OST)
Are you getting through
Are you breathing
Is there someone looking out for you
When you need them to
Are you shutting down
Are you listening
Still giving us the run around
What am I missing
Are you getting through
'Cause I need you to
Oh we've been blind, blind
Watching for the blood ties
Rising for the good fight
And losing by degrees
Oh we've been gone, gone
Crossing swords for so long
Singing out our soldier's song
And living on our knees
Are you giving up
Are you quitting
Come on, I know you're strong enough
More than you're admitting
Are you breaking down
Is it over
Man, you should be laughing now
Rolling in the clover
Are you getting through
Well, I hope you do
And keep believing in those hidden hands looking out for you
Is it getting clear
Are we even near
Raise your voice up now
We still believe in what we hear
Are we getting through
Oh we've been blind, blind
Watching for the blood ties
Staring across the great divide
And dying by degrees
Oh we've been gone, gone
Crossing swords for so long
Singing out our soldier's song
And living on our knees
Oh, we've been blind, blind
Watching for the blood ties
Rising for the good fight
And losing by degrees
Oh we've been gone, gone
Crossing swords for so long
Marching to the fife and drum
And living on our knees
Put your backs to the wheel
Come on and tell it how you feel
Put your strength and your will to the plow
Ah we could really use you now
Choose your words and your prophets with care
Come on, you know we're nearly there
Put your back to the wheel
Are you getting through
Are you breathing
Is there someone looking out for you
When you need them to
As You Did
Before
(Flag Day OST)
Your arms mean more to me than flowers
Don't leave them at my door
Come spend some hours
I'll spread a blanket on the floor
You have me driven half crazy
You don't see me anymore
Throw down these walls and veils and greet me
As you did before
When you were here before
Before you went out roving and a-rambling
Now I sing no more
Bells will ring no more
That song and dance
That old romance that took you around the world
I'm disoriented
I've been traveling so long
Were you just here beside me in this room now or are you gone
This confusion
Covers everything now
I used to live for the illusion
Now the illusion's breaking down
As it did before
When you were here before
Before you bit off more than you can handle
Now I speak no more
Turn the cheek no more
Do that song and dance
That old romance that took you around the world
You're no good to me when you're broken
Hard to look at when you're all messed up
And your heart is pouring out in all directions
There's no shame in losing
Being the bearer of the beaten hand
And the truth came out when the cards went down on the table
As they did before
When you were here before
Before you told me that I oughta be grateful
Now I sing no more
Wear your ring no more
Do that song and dance
That old romance that took you around the world
And I'll speak no more
Turn the cheek no more
Not since you made me swear upon the Bible
And I'll sing no more
Bells will ring no more
To that old romance
That second chance that's heard even before
That I'll speak no more
Turn the cheek no more
Well, you know where to find me
If the curtains are drawn
You can come
Being In Love
(Songs: Ohia cover / It Was Triumph We Once
Proposed... Songs of Jason Molina EP)
Being in love means you are completely broken
Then put back together the one piece that was yours
Is beating in your lovers breast
She says the same thing about hers
Is beating in your lovers breast
She says the same thing about hers
However I have gotten here I have plans to be with you
And for the first time it is working
It is working, it is working
And I am proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Yeah, we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
What's left after that's all gone I hope to never learn
But if you stick with me you can help me
I'm sure we'll find new things to burn
'Cause we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Yeah, we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Yeah, we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
'Cause we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Cactus
( The Pixies Cover / LHTS Presents Cover Power! )
Sitting here wishing on a cement floor
Just wishing that I had just something you wore
So put it on when I go lonely
Will you take off your dress
And send it to me
I'm sitting here wishing on a cement floor
Just wishing that I had just something you wore
So spill your breakfast and drip your wine
And wear that dress when you dine
I miss your soup and I miss your bread
And a letter in your writing doesn't mean you're not dead
So run outside in the desert heat
Get your dress all wet and send it to me
I was all dressed in black
She was all dressed up in black
I was wearing eyeliner
She was wearing eyeliner
See everything was cool down here
what you call it here
way down down down in this subbacultcha
Subbacultcha, yeah
Sitting here wishing on a cement floor
Just wishing that I had just something you wore
So spill your breakfast and drip your wine
And wear that dress when you dine
Cold Comfort
Well, it's no comfort
When the heavens open
And that sudden rain comes falling down
So let's head for shelter
And we'll sit this out
There's little we can do about it anyhow
And it's little comfort I know
But it's raining down all over the world right now
The streets are quiet but for
The sound of birdsong
And there's no rush on us now
Well, it's slow going
And it's slower still here
We'll get through if we pull together now
And it's little comfort I know
But it's raining down on everybody now
The worst is over
And it's little comfort I know
But it's raining down all over the world right now
And it's little comfort I know
But the worst will soon be over
( Rent Day Blues EP )
Driving, sleeping in station
Trying to keep my patience
From running dry
But you're out there
Looking in the wrong place
Warming to the wrong face
Every single time
Driving, it's like a meditation
Gets me to the place
I'm trying to find
But you're lost now
Looking for the highway
Cruising down the byway
Maybe feeling fine
Success, never really took you
Said it's just a thing
You had to try
But you're alone now
Tired of the road now
You never love at all
You turned the other way
But you're lost now
Looking for the highway
Cruising down the byway
Cry Me A River
( Justin Timberlake cover / Even Better Than The Real Thing Vol 1 LP )
You were my sun
You were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance
You made other plans
I bet you didn't see a thing would come crashing down, no
You don't have to say what you did
I already know 'cause I found out from him
Now there is no chance for you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you so sad about it
You told me you loved me
So why did you leave me all alone
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl I refuse
You must have me confused
With some other guy
Your bridges were burned
And now it's your turn to cry
So cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
You know that they say
Some things are better left unsaid
But it wasn't like
You only talked to him and you know it
And all of these things people told me
Keep messing with my head
You should've picked honesty
Then you might not have blown it, yeah
You don't have to say what you did
I already know 'cause I found out from him
Now there is no chance for you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you so sad about it
You told me you loved me
So why did you leave me all alone
You tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl I refuse
You must have me confused
With some other guy
Your bridges were burned
And now it's your turn to cry
So cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (go on)
Cry me a river
Oh oh, the damage is done
So I guess I be leaving
Oh oh, the damage is done
So I guess I be leaving, yeah
Oh oh, the damage is done
So I guess I be leaving
Oh oh, the damage is done
So I guess I be leaving
But you don't have to say what you did
I already know 'cause I found out from him
Now there is no chance for you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you so sad about it
You told me you loved me
So why did you leave me all alone
You told me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl I refuse
You must have me confused
With some other guy
Your bridges were burned
And now it's your turn to cry
So cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (go on)
Just cry me a river
Cry me a river (go on)
Just cry me a river
Cry me a river
Oh
Didn't
He Ramble
(A Season On The Line EP)
Didn't he ramble
Didn't he roam
Didn't he wander so far from his home
And didn't he go down in the dark for too long
And don't we look good now
Singing his song
Didn't he teach us
Didn't we learn
Didn't he reach out beyond all return
And didn't he go down take it all to the grave
And don't we farewell now
With the choice that he made
But didn't he ramble
Didn't he roam
Didn't he wander so far from home
Didn't he teach us
Didn't we learn
Didn't he reach out beyond all return
Didn't he ramble
And didn't he stray
And didn't he wander so far away
And didn't he come back
But not like before
And don't we look good now
In the clothes that he wore
But didn't he ramble
Didn't he roam
Didn't he wander so far from home
Didn't he teach us
Didn't we learn
Didn't he reach out beyond all return
But didn't he ramble
Didn't he roam
Didn't he wander so far from home
Didn't he teach us
Didn't we learn
Didn't he reach out beyond all return
Didn't he ramble
And didn't he stray
And didn't he wander so far away
Didn't he ramble
Didn't he ramble
Didn't he ramble
Drive All
Night
(Bruce Springsteen cover / Feat. Eddie Vedder and
Jake Clemons / Drive All Night EP)
When I lost you honey
Sometimes I think I lost my guts, too
And I wish God would send me a word
Send me something I'm afraid to lose
Lying in the heat of the night
Like prisoners all our lives
I get shivers down my spine
And all I wanna do is hold you tight
Baby, baby, baby
I swear I'll drive all night again
Just to buy you some shoes
And to taste your tender charms
And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms
Oh yeah, oh yeah
And tonight there's fallen angels
And they're waiting for us down in the street
And tonight there's calling strangers
Hear them crying in defeat
Let them go, let them go, let them go do their dances of the dead
Let 'em go right ahead, girl
And dry your eyes
And c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, let's go to bed
Baby, baby, baby
I swear I'll drive all night again
Just to buy you some shoes
And to taste your tender charms
And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms
Oh yeah, oh yeah
And there's machines and there's fire
Waiting at the edge of town
And they're out there for hire
But, baby, they can't hurt us now
'Cause you've got, you've got
You've got my love, girl, you've got my love, girl
Through the wind, through the rain
The snow, the wind, the rain
You've got my, you've got, you've got my love
Oh girl, you've got my love
You've got, you've got my love
Oh girl, you've got my love
You've got, you've got my love
Oh girl, you've got my love
Heart and soul
Heart and soul
Heart and soul
Heart and soul
And I swear I'll drive all night again
Just to buy you some shoes
And to taste your tender charms
And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Don't cry now
It feels like rain
Don't cry now
It feels like rain
Don't cry now
Baby, can you feel it
Don't cry now
Baby, can you feel it
Don't cry now
Can you feel it
Don't cry now
Can you feel it
Don't cry now
It feels like rain
Don't cry now
Everytime
( Britney Spears cover / Even Better Than The Real Thing Vol 2 LP )
Notice me, take my hand
So why are we strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me
Everytime I try to fly, I fall
Without my wings, I feel so small
I guess I need you, baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you, baby
I make believe you are here
It's the only way I can see clear
What have I done
You seem to move on easy
And everytime I try to fly, I fall
Without my wings, I feel so small
I guess I need you, baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you, baby
I may have made it rain
Oh, please, forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song's my sorry
But at night I pray
That soon your face will fade away
And everytime I try to fly, I fall
Without my wings, I feel so small
I guess I need you, baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you, baby
*** Thanx a lot to Zee for this one ***
Farewell Transmission
(Magnolia Electric Co. cover / It Was Triumph We
Once Proposed... Songs of Jason Molina EP)
The whole place is dark
Every light on this side of the town
Suddenly it all went down
Now we'll all be brothers of the fossil fire of the sun
Now we'll all be sisters of the fossil blood of the moon
Someone must have set them up
Now they'll be working in the cold grey rock
Now they'll be working in the hot mill steam
Now they'll be working in the concrete
In the sirens and the silences now
All the great set up hearts
All at once start to beat
After tonight if you don't want us to be a secret out of the past
I will resurrect it, I'll have a good go at it
I'll streak his blood across my beak and dust my feathers with his ashes
I can feel his ghost breathing down my back
I will try and know whatever I try, I will be gone but not forever
I will try and know whatever I try, I will be gone but not forever
The real truth about it is no one gets it right
The real truth about it is we're all supposed to try
There ain't no end to the sands I've been trying to cross
The real truth about it is my life's no better off
I've got the map but what if it's lost
He will try and know whatever he tries, he will be gone but not forever
He will try and know whatever he tries, he will be gone but not forever
The real truth about it is there ain't no end to this desert I will cross
I've really known that all along
Mama here comes midnight with the dead moon in its jaws
Must be the big star about to fall
Mama here comes midnight with the dead moon in its jaws
Must be the big star about to fall
Long dark blues
I'll go with
Long dark blues
The big star is falling
Long dark blues
I'll go with
Long dark blues
Through the static and distance
Long dark blues
The farewell transmission
Long dark blues
Listen
Long dark blues
Listen
Long dark blues
Listen
Long dark blues
Listen
Flag Day
(Eddie Vedder & Glen Hansard / Flag Day OST)
It's Flag Day and they’re hanging out the stars
And stripes to mark the season
The birthday boy's dressed up and he's finally looking like the king
He’s got worry lining his back pocket
But they ain't all and sundry
Lock it up and burn it to the ground
A man must have his reasons
Nothing sticks and moving all around
The choice was never ours to make
We're a long way from where we started
And further from any promise made
Now he's leaving
Sure as the day is long
Now he's moving
Rising up then he's gone
Drifting back and forth across state lines
The odds were never even
Riding in a car that isn't ours
Through a town we never been
He's got one foot in the fire
And another stepping on a train
Now he's going
Soon as the morning comes
Oh he's broken
More than he could have known
One life was trouble
And the other was struggle
One life was never enough
A dream kept inside him
A dream that denied him
One life was never enough
Like birds in bad weather
They all flock together
One life was never enough
The flag is still waving
The memory's fading
One life was never enough
Enough
It's Flag Day in the blue TV screen light
The birthday boy is leaving
Hold On Magnolia
(Magnolia Electric Co. cover / It Was Triumph We Once
Proposed... Songs of Jason Molina EP)
Hold on Magnolia to that great highway
No one should have be that strong
But if you're stubborn like me
I know what you're trying to be
Hold on Magnolia, I hear that station bell ring
You might be holding the last light I see
Before the dark finally gets a hold of me
Hold on Magnolia to the thunder and the rain
To the lightning that has just signed my name to the bottom line
Hold on Magnolia to that great highway
No one should have be that strong
But if you're stubborn like me
I know what you're trying to be
Hold on Magnolia, I hear that lonesome whistle whine
Hold on Magnolia, I think it's almost time
Hold on Magnolia, I think it's almost time
I think it's almost time
I Couldn't
Say It To Your Face
(Arthur Russell cover)
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I needed a place
So I walked in the door
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
It's my world
It's my song
I didn't ask you to sing along
In my arms
You girl, you won't be here to say I'm wrong
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I needed some space
So I walked out the door
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I heard
Them say that maybe some day I'd have to pay
I don't say
One word to let you know I'm going away
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
I needed a place, so
So I walked in the door
I couldn't say it to your face
But I won't be around any more
Last
Song To You
( The dancer EP )
Well I've got my head, pressed against the pane
We're watching the rain, we live in the day
The sun splits the trees
I was down on my knees and I begged you to stay
But you lived by the sword and you died by the sword
I stood by my word, cause it's all I had
To keep me in line, to beat me in time
And keep you out of my mind
Well if you could see all that I see
Then you'd believe all that I scream
This is my last song to you
I kissed you under bridge, up on the stage
Been screaming your songs to a crowd of just one
Turn it to sieve, and I was baking the bread
You're a liar she said
Hey but if you could see all that I see
Then you believe all that I scream
This is my last song to you
This is my last song to you
Yeah, my last song to you
Lazarus
(David Bowie cover / Doveman feat. Glen Hansard)
Look up here, I'm in heaven
I've got scars that can't be seen
I've got drama, can't be stolen
And everybody knows me now
Look up here, man, I'm in danger
I've got nothing left to lose
I'm so high it makes my brain whirl
Dropped my cell phone down below
Ain't that just like me
By the time I got to New York
I was living like a king
Then I used up all my money
I was looking for your ass
This way or no way
You know, I'll be free
Just like that bluebird
Now ain't that just like me
Oh I'll be free
Just like that bluebird
Oh I'll be free
Ain't that just like me
Just like that bluebird
Just like
Just like that bluebird
Just like
Just like
Just like
Let Me In
(A Season On The Line EP)
Let me in
There's darkness all around us
And the night is drawing closer, closing in
Let me in
Those words you said were useless
We'd better dress ourselves up faster with thicker skin
If you run
Don't run too far
And if you're gone
Let me know so I can fall apart
This gulf is deep and widening
And this heart's full of nevermore
There's so many frightening things
That keep adding up
Let me in
The sign we passed an hour ago
I swear I see it coming up again
Let me in
We lost our bearings back away
And uncertainty just waiting at the bend
If you run
Don't run too far
And if you're gone
Let me know so I can fall apart
This gulf is deep and widening
And this heart's full of nevermore
There's so many frightening things
That keep adding up
Will you rise early with the dawning
Will you stay beside me through the day
Will you come, come when I call you
Will you push the downs and dark away
Will you lie, lie with me easy
Will you see the good in me always
Will you dance, dance when I play for you
Will you see the good in me always
Come rising up
Come rising up
Come rising up
Life's A Gas
( Marc Boland / Turn On Your Record Player EP )
I could have loved you girl like you planned it
I could have chained your heart to a star
But it really doesn't matter at all
No it really doesn't matter at all
Life's a gas
I could have built a house on the ocean
I could have placed our love in the sky
But it really doesn't matter at all
No it really doesn't matter at all
Life's a gas
But it really doesn't matter at all
No it really doesn't matter at all
Life's a gas
I could have turned you into a priestess
I could have burned your fate in the sand
But it really doesn't matter at all
No it really doesn't matter at all
Life's a gas
Now it really doesn't matter at all
No it really doesn't matter at all
Life's a gas
I hope its gonna last
Listen Girl
( Mic Christopher / Headlong EP )
Listen girl I might
If you ask me very nice
I just might tell you the truth
Because you give me love and I like it
And charming as you might be
Listen girl you like it to
All of the corner kids
They're looking for joy
Dreaming of playgrounds and toys
Well they're dreaming no more
'Cause they've been there before
And now they just sit and absorb
Like when I couldn't get out of bed
Oh I could hardly walk
But I come here to muse
I come here to talk
To say listen girl ...
And the fluids
That hold me in my mind
A candle in the way
To falling back in time
And beer
The wilful little tout
That brightens up my nights
But hoodoo when I'm awake
Look Back Now
( Breadcrumb Trail LP )
Looking through the valley floor
I saw a changing man
And all the places they were
And as I walk beside you now
I feel there is no more we can say
But I'd never do nothing to hurt you love
And if we look back now
And see how far your tiny ship has come
And if we look back know
We see how willingly some bridges burn
You know I think it's a shame
You don't talk at all
Maybe you just don't hear me call
But I've been doing very well
I play those games no more
I'm just getting on
But I'd always come running to catch you
And if we look back now
And see how easily these tables turn
And if we look back know
We see how willingly some bridges burn
And if we look back now
Maybe we can forgive ourselves for all we've done
For all we've done
And if we look back now
And see how far your time of rest has come
And if we look back now
We see how willingly these bridges burn
Bridges burn
Me And My
Boyfriend
( Sideways Down EP )
Me & my boyfriend
Driving too fast
And crashing neath the Shangan underpass
Me & my boyfriend
Watching the pack
And crashing neath the Ballymun underpass
And the world was passing us
And we didn't have a care
And I'm old and wiser now
You're down in the easy chair
Me & my boyfriend
Hiding the hash
And hoping that the cop just wouldn't ask
Me & my best friend
Watching the pack
And selling Sunday papers outside mass
And the whole world was chasing us
And the whole town came to watch
Now you're in the easy chair
And I still might get caught
Me & my boyfriend
( Breadcrumb Trail LP )
There's a black tinted sunset
In the prettiest of skies
Lay back, lay back
Rest your head on my thighs
There is some awful action
That just breeds from my hand
It's a breathe from the deep
So exquisitely grand
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
Well I would not have moved
If I knew you were hear
It's some special action
With motives unclear
Now you'll haunt me, you'll haunt me
'Til I pay for what I've done
It's a payment which precludes
The having of fun
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And oh I got a new partner riding with me
I got a new partner now
Well the sun's fading faster
And we're ready to go
There's a skirt in the bedroom
Lying pleasantly low
And the loons on the moor
Or the fish on the flow
Well my friends, my friends
Still will whisper hello
We all know what we know
It's a hearts one to know
When you think like a hermit
You forget what you know
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And oh I got a new partner riding me
I got a new partner riding with me
I got a new partner riding with me
I got a new partner now
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
And you were always on my mind
Ohio Riverboat
Song
( Will Oldham Cover - Breadcrumb Trail LP )
When it's time from work to go
And in my boat I row
'Cross the muddy Ohio
When the evening light is falling
And I looked towards Floyd's Knobs
Where the after glories flow
And I dream on two bright eyes
With a merry mouth below
She's my beauteous Catarina
She's my joy and sorrow too
Though I know she is untrue
Ah, but I cannot live without her
For my heart's a boat in tow
And I'd give the world to know
If she means to let me go,
As I sing the whole day through.
Catarina your lovely hair
Has more beauty I declare
Than all the tresses here
From Smoketown to Oldham County
Be they black, red, gold or brown
Let them hang to lenghts below
They mean not as much to me,
As a melting flake of snow.
And her dance is like the gleam
Of the sunlight on the stream
And the screeching bluejays seem
To form her name when screaming
But my heart is full of woe
For last night she made me go
And the tears begin to flow
As I sing the whole day through
One More
Word
( Strangers OST )
Give me one more word
I'm drowning in the wind
Give me one more chance
Give me one more chance
I'll calm you in the wind
Ooh is there some place I see
Where I know it's hard to reach but I keep trying
Ooh and if I walk before I speak
We may not ever meet in these times
In these times
Everywhere I'll be, every place I see
Left with nothing but the wheel
Left with nothing but the wheel
Everywhere I'll be, every place I see
Nothing but the wheel
Left with nothing but the wheel
One Irish Rover
( Revelate EP )
Tell me a story
Now that its over
And wrap it in glory
For one Irish rover
Tell me you're wiser now
Tell me you're older
Wrap it in glory
For one Irish rover
I can tell by the light in your eyes
That you're so far away
Just like a ship out on the sea
Without a sail you're gonna stray
Tell me the facts real straight
Don't make me over
And wrap it in glory now
For one Irish rover
That's over now
I can tell by the light in your eyes
That you're so far away
Just like a ship out on the sea
Without a sail you're gonna stray
Tell me you see the light
Tell me you know me
Make it come out alright
And wrap it in glory
For one Irish rover
For one Irish rover
Tell me you see the light
Tell me you know me
People Get
Ready
(Curtis Mayfield cover / Mavis Staples I'll Take You
There: An All-Star Concert Celebration (Live) LP)
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just climb on board
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
To get on board
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances grow thinner
But there is no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just climb on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Thank to Lord
Thank to Lord
Thank to Lord
People get ready
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just climb on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Pennies In The Fountain
(Drive All Night EP)
The only way to hold on to this love
Is with an open hand
You told me that the first day we met
I didn't understand
Beneath the broad-beamed boughs your love changed
A slow coming apart
You moved on and I stayed the same
I was trailing from the start
We laid long in the tall grass
We loved for the joy of love itself
We threw our pennies in the fountain
We wished for nothing else
We wished for nothing else
And through the crossbeams whispers were heard
Undoing in every line
And in the fall you flew, little bird
And you got out just in time
We laid long in the tall grass
We loved for the joy of love itself
We threw our pennies in the fountain
We wished for nothing else
We wished for nothing else
We laid long in the tall grass
We loved for the joy of love itself
We threw our pennies in the fountain
We wished for nothing else
We wished for nothing else
Precarious
Aiming
( Fake EP )
I'm gonna sail myself a boat out in the wild
I'll take you with me when I float into the tide
We're not two bright masters
We're not two bright guys
I can't go back to that place I've been this world
Has lost its faith in me
I'm gonna find myself a way into your mind
And it's exactly like you say
We're white on white
I can't go back to that place I've been
This world has lost its faith me
I can't go back
Pressing On
(Bob Dylan cover / A Tribute To Bob Dylan In The
80s: Volume One LP)
Well, I'm pressing on
I'm pressing on
Well, I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
Well, I'm pressing on
I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
Many try to stop me
Shake me up in my mind
Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord
Show me a sign"
What kind of sign do they need
When it all come from within
What was lost has now been found
What's to come has already been
Well, I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
Yeah I'm pressing on
On and on
Yeah I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
Shake the dust off of your feet
Don't look back
Nothing can hold you down right now
There's nothing that you lack
Temptation's not an easy thing
Adam given the devil reign
Because I sinned, I got no choice
It's running in my vein
And I'm pressing on
I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
Yeah I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
Yeah I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord
To the higher calling of my Lord
To the higher calling of my Lord
Questions
(Xs & ARROWs feat. Glen Hansard / From Here EP)
Just when I think I'm in the clear
Your voice is here to set the spin
Just when I think I'm brave enough
You call my bluff and rein me in
Just when I think I'm safe again
My will bends to where you are
It is my fear there's no safe here
Just questions left by far
And oh I seem to find I'm left behind
But oh I think you've turned to look across the line
Just when I think I know the score
You offer more to let me in
And I've been stranded, I've weighted
While you lived, and you tried
Now I'm waiting for a single statement
While you hide
And oh I seem to find I'm left behind
But oh I think you've turned to look across the line
Just when I think
Just when I think
Just when I think
Just when I think
Oh I seem to find I'm left behind
And oh I think you 've turned to look across the line
And oh will you find me, have you found me
'Cause I think you've turned to look across the line
Races
(Judy Collins feat. Glen Hansard / Strangers Again
LP)
Well I win some races
That don't mean I'm fastest
And it don't mean I'm better
Than anyone
And I ride some horses
With great speed over courses
It's just 'cause you're here
For me at the line
'Cause for you I could win
For you I could trust myself
For you I could throw with abandon
Old glories and feign to the wind
'Cause I never left you
And you never let me go
And if I can have the glory
I'd give it up gladly
Oh how we sucked in the limelight
And left best friends behind
Will you come walk beside me
To the end of this story
And I'll let you go gently
Among your own kind
For you I could win
For you I could trust myself
For you I could throw with abandon
Old glories, all feign to the wind
'Cause I never left you
You never let me go
For you I will win
For you I will trust myself
For you I should throw with abandon
Old glories and everything to the wind
'Cause I never left you
And you never let me go
And I never left you
And you never let me go
Renata
(Drive All Night EP)
Renata, you have put me down
Like a toy you no longer need around
Renata, you have told me no
Like a coin that's tossed
I don't know where to go
Am I a fool for hanging on for you, Renata, like I do
Am I a fool for hanging around
Make up your mind, I'll be here when you do
Face into the truth
When you put your back into it
It's gonna startle you
Face into the truth
What you're putting out
Is coming back to you
Renata, will I understand
I might not have what it takes to be your man
Renata, one day you will see
The simple joy just being around you brought me
Am I a fool for sticking around for you, Renata, like I do
Am I a fool for hanging on
Make up your mind, I'll be here when you
Face into the truth
Put your back into it
It looks good on you
Face into the truth
What you're putting out
It's gonna startle you
Startle you oh
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la oh
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
Face into the truth
Will you think about it
What else would you do
Face into the truth
It's not about giving up
It's about me and you
Me and you oh
Face into the truth
What you're putting out
It's gonna startle you
Startle you oh
Face into the truth
Put your back into it
It looks good on you
Good on you oh
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la oh
Yeah
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
Return
(A Season On The Line EP)
You're no wiser now
Returning with your head bowed low
Tired of trying to make it happen
Trying to break out on your own
It seems you're always on the fence
You're neither one side nor the other now
Well, you'd better make some choices
Before they all start running out
But oh
Tell me do you hear the noise
It's growing
Tell me do you hear the noise
Battles lost and won
And you're feeling like you've only
You've only just begun
To stand up on your own
Do you feel
Do you feel
Tell me do you feel the noise
It's growing
Tell me do you feel the noise
In the hot blown dust we'd kneel
Where we once laid long in the tall grass
And the heart penned its appeal
Return
Return
Return
Return
In the hot blown dust we'd kneel
Where we'd once laid long in the tall grass
And the heart penned its final appeal
Return
Return
Return
Return
Rise
( Lay Me Down EP )
Breathing in the night
There's nothing else I'm needing now
The wind is at my side
And so are you
Together we will rise
With all these words and promises we couldn't keep
Together we will fly
Above it all now
But sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
Together we will rise
Together we will rise
Surely its a sign now
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Surely it's a sign
That you were right
There's this secret line
That we've been denied
And we'll cross anytime
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
Sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together will rise
Past this light
And we'll cross it here tonight
And together we will rise
Roger
( Fitzcarraldo LP 1995 edition )
Your big mouth, steelish stare
It fills my wings, enough to fly
I sent a letter on a stone
Through your window down the hall
One more day, still stuck in here
I burnt my words, on a beaten stove
I sent my love a golden song
But a simple tune to hum along
She played my hearts strings with a bow
And the bow fire cracked out like a drum
I sent my love a golden song
But a simple beat to tap along
She plays me like a rubber bow
And the bow fire fizzed out with the dawn
I feel in love with a girl called Roger
Shake You
( Picture of love EP )
Look into the bigger picture, each ?? side
From the mouth of the lonely painter
Let the moment be your guide
Am I ever going to shake you
Am I ever going to
The room was filed with ether
And they fell into a dance
And the people stopped following their leader
And left it all back up to chance...
Song For Paul
( I Am The Magic Hand EP )
We're brothers in another life
We walk this world now hand-in-hand
We saw through the blackest night
And brought the sunlight to the land
And we were born as one in Christ
We had our hearts set on this star
'Cause out on every flag
We heal the world with love and stone
You see this world is not a place to land
It's all I have in here my hand
We're brothers in another time
We had our hearts set on the sun
We helped the many through the light
We brought a peace onto this world
We bathe in rivers deep at sea
Our hearts were cleaner than the soil
We never need nothing to breath
We found our answers in the way
We walked, and talked and planned
This world was not depraved by man
( The dancer EP )
A girl by the water, the day's lovely daughter
Come to a ???, queen of the harbour
Give me your hand and say that you will
Empty your suitcase out in the bay
A girl on the steps in the black velvet dress
You touched my shoulder and you left with the rest
And my eyes they followed you 'round the bend
And I stood here hoping you'd turn around again
And I stamp my name on you, yeah
There was nothing better to do
Our lady of laughter, sister of Jesus
Look at my face now, I can hardly believe this
There's some people might think me absurd
Absurd, absurd, oh what a wonderful word, oh yeah
Now I stamp my name on you, yeah
It's all I want to do, all I want to do yeah
Steal My Body
Home
( Pavement Tune EP )
Steal my body home
Don't let me lie in this town
'Cause all I want from you
Is just a place to lay this burden down
And if the world comes falling in
Will you help me to get up again
And if I fall and break my crown
Will you come tumbling after now
Never sold myself
To the tired rule
And all you get is by sweat
And I've gotta tell you now
I can see myself
When I look at you
Running from my chance
Now to see it all through
And I'll forgive myself
For all the good it'll do
'Cause you beat me already
Now the feeling that I get
Is something that's returning
Boy I've given you my best
Gonna fail anyhow
Never sold myself
To the tired fool
And all their luckless selves
They're trying to tell you now
I can see myself
When I look at you
Running from myself
And all I'm supposed to do
And I'll forgive myself
For all the good it'll do
'Cause you beat me already
Step
Out Of The Shadows
(Drive All Night EP)
We're all bound by certain forces
The same as any one
Step out of the shadows
My little one
There's a chang surely coming
A will that will be done
Step out of the shadows
My little one
Will you step out of the shadows
My little one
Silent river, roll on
When the levees weak you're gonna break it
Silent river, deep and long
Stay the road, you're gonna make it
Well, flame's been handed on now
To a new wave rising strong
Step out of the shadows
My little one
There's a balance to be righted
The road goes on and on
Step out of the shadows
My little one
Will you step out of the shadows
My little one
Silent river, roll on
When the levee's weak you're gonna break it
Silent river, overcome
Closer to the sea now you can make it
There's a lesson in this failing
The game goes on and on
Step out of the shadows
My little one
It's all out there for you waiting
If you're willing to become
Step out of the shadows
My little one
Will you step out of the shadows
My little one
Sworn
( Revelate EP )
I want you but I'm sworn
I got to give it all
My mind is broken and I'm torn
Yes we were saw all alone
That I see no ties
I'd like to but I'm sworn
There's a ring on my finger
That ties me to her
My mind is broken and I'm torn
I want you but I'm sworn
I feel need in my mind
That you could answer inside
I could be with you
I could be with you
I could be with you
You got to be part
You got to be part
I could be with you
I want you but I'm sworn
There's a ring on my finger
There's a chain around my neck like a halo
It guides me back to her
I want you I swear
If you say you're fine
If you can break off the sides
Then I need the ties
If you kept a lie
If you could say goodbye so easy baby
So could I
I want you but I'm sworn
Taking The Hard Way
Out
( Rent Day Blues EP )
Well it's over now
And for a while you walk away
Went over everything you might've said
And you realise the time it takes
And you're getting nothing done
Just working 'round inside a tired head
Walk on, walk on
And go easy as you fly
'Cause I never found a way to say it right
And battle on as though we had the whole day
But all we had were moments
And I can't stand to fail
And we had the whole thing down
And we're taking the hard way out now
Well I see you found
What you were always waiting for
Well I hope you're happy now
And I can't take away from you
This moment that you love
I wouldn't understand it anyhow
And we have the whole thing down
And we're taking the hard way round it now
And we have the whole thing down
And we're taking the hard way out
And we had the whole day down
( Masquerade EP )
???
Sometimes there's thunder in the valley
Sometimes it rains without a sign
Every now and then she leaves me
Sometimes there's teardrops in my wine
?? dreams and hopes no more
I've thrown away all I've ever loved
Kick you to the floor, don't want to see you anymore
A job south of the border
?? buy myself a home
I was working for a rich man
?? spraying cars
He said I was doing a fine job
He was going to keep me on
?? flowers in the garden they walked out
And there was no-one left
Somewhere else, somewhere else
I don't know why I wasted all this time
Tender Mercies
(Glen Hansard & Eddie Vedder / Flag Day OST)
It came to nothing
This longing
This long
Your tender mercies
They weren't enough
Weren't enough
What I said
It's taken us so long to learn
The world is coming down around us
While we wait our turn
Now we're running out of road
And hope, where have you gone
They'll try to warn ya
It's a cruel world
A cruel world
They'll mislead and misinform you
Don't you turn
Don't you turn
What I said
It's taken us so long to learn
The world is falling down around us
While we wait our turn
Now we're running out of road
And hope, where have you gone
Beyond that light storm in the air
I wonder if you'd hear it now
An endless storm come ringing through the air
What I said
It's taken us so long to learn
The world is coming down around us
While we wait our turn
Now we're running out
Still plain in doubt
Still jumping from the windows of love
Your tender mercies
They weren't enough
Weren't enough
The Blood
( Set List LP )
If you look and find
You lost your place
To the girl behind
With the honest face
Ain't that the way
And your hero
He walked by on broken feet
With the girl He found
Between the roof and street
On a thin escape
And I can't explain where the blood goes
And I can't explain cause I don't know
It finds a way
The wise, they talk of honesty
While the boats, they keep pointing
Always set for sea
A fool's escape
There's a note, I found
Reminding me
Not to wait
That you'd come and look for me
But not to wait
And the wise, they talk of honesty
While the boats, they keep
Pointing always set for sea
And some fool's escape
And I can't explain where the love goes
And I can't explain cause I don't know
It finds a way
And I can't explain where the love goes
And I can't explain cause I don't know
It finds a way, yeah
It finds a way
( The dancer EP )
Hey, have I got news for you
Your baby's leaving
He's got his red stick and his scarf across his back
And he was gone
Little boy cried wolf
But there was no one listening
And little boys don't cry wolf that much for nothing
Hey, have I got news for you
Your mama's leaving
She got her bags and her books in the back of a taxi
And she was gone
The ??? his voice through the ??
Once too often
Now he's running out the door with his boots on
After mammy
Now it's 8:15 and all the people are leaving
And I wish I had the strength to get up and walk to the door
But someone stopped me
'What are you walking for'
And oh my god the cops came in
'C'mon boys the party's over'
'What's your mother's name?'
Gonna call her
There's
A Girl
(Olivia Edder, Eddie Vedder & Glen Hansard / Flag
Day OST)
There's a boat
Out on the big wide rollers
Oh there's a boat
Out on the big wide rollers
Oh there's a boat
Out on the deep wide rollers
Take them safely home
Take them home
Take them home
Where they can be with the ones they love
Take them home
Where they can be with the ones they love
There's a girl
Out in the big wide world
Oh there's a girl
Out in the big wide world
Oh there's a girl
Lost in a big wide world
Take her safely home
Take her home
Take her home
Where she can be with the ones she loves
Take her home
Take her home
Where she can be with the ones she loves
Blinking stars burning bright in the night
Lead them safely home
Blinking stars burning bright in the night
Lead them safely home
Tomorrow's Too
Long
( Lay Me Down EP )
Cover yourself from the storm
Cause forever has just come and gone
And tonight the wind blows in cold
And we don't know what tomorrow will hold
And the waiting is keeping you strong
But tomorrow is too long
Gather yourself for the ride
And whatever you can't carry you should leave behind
And the lights are fading on the shore
And tomorrow is so far to go
Tomorrow is so far to go
Trying
( Fake EP )
Seven months in hiding
Buried in the sand
I lost my way, come find me
And tonight, you're not even trying
Constantly reminded
That I was just in time
Don't run away, like I did
And tonight, you're not even trying
Tonight, you're not even trying
Vanquisher
(Songs: Ohia cover / It Was Triumph We Once
Proposed... Songs of Jason Molina LP)
They come in sorry for the second vanquisher
To have so much to pretend
Ourselves not so against though overtaken
This we'll survive, surviving those
Against the smell of rope through pulley sing
There are fewer greater losses known
But they have their affect, they have their ransom
This we'll survive
You're all I think, this thing set troubling
This will not end without brevity
Against the smell of hope through measuring
There are fewer greater former ghosts
But we have our affect, we have our ransom
This we'll survive, surviving those
Wave
(Eddie Vedder & Glen Hansard / Flag Day OST)
Wave
And every wave that went before
Coming in on waves
And receding from the shore
Shout it to the sky
But it's never what it sounds like
Running low
We almost had it that time
Waves
Always waving goodbye
Why don't you stay
Just a little longer this time
You're gone before
I had a chance to say goodbye
Way Back In The Way Back When
(A Season On The Line EP)
We set our sights on some distant land
Way back in the way back when
Packed our troubles in an old pack tent
Way back in the way back when
Spoke the language 'til we knew what it meant
Way back in the way back when
Prayed to God he had a hand to lend
Way back in the way back when
We were living, breathing
Broken, battered but believing
Way back, way back
Way back in the way back when
We set out on a road that had no end
Way back in the way back when
Crossed the deserts in our caravan
Way back in the way back when
Built our homes on the shifting sand
Way back in the way back when
I love you, darling, and I won't pretend
Way back in the way back when
We were living, breathing
Broken, battered but believing
Way back, way back
Way back in the way back when
We walked some hard roads
We took some hard roads
Drifted up on the wrong shore
Been shown out the back door
Been told to keep moving
Signs ain't improving
Showing up on the wrong side
But nobody's gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna break my stride
So I dressed myself up in thicker skin
Way back in the way back when
Listened to no one but the gods within
Way back in the way back when
I sang my song 'til I knew what it meant
Way back in the way back when
Prayed to God he had a hand to lend
Way back in the way back when
We were living, breathing
Broken, battered but believing
Way back, way back
Way back in the way back when
I'll keep moving on
I'll keep moving on
White Sulfur
(Songs: Ohia cover / It Was Triumph We Once
Proposed... Songs of Jason Molina LP)
Never forget it was triumph we once proposed
Instead, you would trade our mission for mission words
Our several months alliance divergent invitations
Then policies they were very low you see
We'll look of course to it
Those ones you know you are building
So then, I'd like to see a little low illumination
So I may go around nine or nine-three-oh
Who knows what, who knows what
So then, I have to be going
Okay
