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When I was young I was blindfolded, I only had one point of view: "Be young, be safe, be stable, Don't ever rock the boat". I grew up, I ran the race, It's not easy to compete, The pillars of society. It's hard to have too much respect. (chorus) Every day it's just a game, I realise that I'm going nowhere. It's empty, it's so bad, It's empty, it's so bad. It's back to basic living, The simple ways are what I need. If I had time I'd find the answer, But I don't think I'll see the day. (chorus) And every time when it's all the same, I realise that I'm going nowhere. It's empty, it's so bad, It's empty, it's so bad. But I'm not running away, No, I'm not running away. I'm not running, running, running, running I'm not running, running, running, running. It's empty, it's so bad, It's empty, it's so bad. Back To Basics, Back To Basics, Back To Basics, Back To Basics.
Closing my eyes I see your face, In a misty cold familiar place. I try to touch but you're not there. Now as the brightness hurts my eyes, I know I've lost life's only prize, Just drifted to another world. (chorus) Never gonna take you back, Not even for the first time, It's all the same to me. You, you mean everything to me, The very air I breathe. Who could believe that They would take you away? You don't discover 'till she's gone, The empty spaces one by one, And all the things you never said. If I could only see you again Build a life we never knew But time is taking you instead (chorus) Never gonna take you back, Not even for the first time, It's all the same to me. You, you mean everything to me, The very air I breathe. Who could believe that They would take you away? Well, you, you mean everything to me The very air I breathe. Who could believe that They would take you away? You, you mean everything to me The very air I breathe. Who could believe that they would?
I never understood the big demands you're making. I never understood the big mistakes you've made. But when you cut me down, you're hopelessly defending, A life that's changed in oh so many ways. (Chorus) I don't care what you mean to me, I don't care what you mean to me, I don't care what you mean to me, 'Cos this time you're wrong (This time) I'm sorry if I spoiled the dreams that you were building. I'm sorry if I spoiled the promises I'd made. But when you boil it down you were dreaming for yourself, now It's just the simple life that I hope has been saved. (Chorus) x2 Something must have happened to ya, I see it in your past. And when the walls came tumbling, well look around now: Who's pretending? Who's pretending? (Chorus) This time, this time, this time (this time).
Oh when you kissed your mother dear goodbye, Were you sure, were you sure that's what you wanted to do? Leave it all behind, everything that you dreamed of, Are you sure that's what you wanted? Is this where you belong? Is this what you waited for? And when all hope has gone, Is this what you waited for this time? Oh when you kissed your mother dear goodbye, Were you sure, were you sure that's what you wanted? Did you leave it all inside, everything you believe in? Are you sure that's what you wanted? Is this where you come from? Is this what you waited for? When all hope has gone, Is this what you waited for, this time? Yeah, well were you sure when you crossed the line? Is this what you waited for? And when you're sure you'd get your time, Is this what you waited for this time? Oh, what about love? What about hope? What about family? What about the future? What about love? What about tomorrow? Well no, we just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! Oh when you kissed your father dear goodbye, Were you sure, were you sure that's what you wanted to do? Leave it all behind, everything that you dreamed of, Were you sure that's what you wanted? Is this where you belong? Is this what you waited for? When all hope has gone, Is this what you waited for, this time? This time. Oh, what about love? What about love? What about ????? What about the future? What about love? What about family? What about love? We just can't get enough! Love! You just can't get enough! Love! You just can't get enough! Love! We just can't get enough! Oh! Oh no! [electric guitar solo]
When you kissed your father's cheek goodbye, Were you sure, were you sure that's what you wanted to do? Leave that all behind, everything you believe in, Are you sure that's what you wanted? This is where you belong, And is this what you waited for? And now all hope has gone, Is this why you waited all this time? This time? When you kissed your mother dear goodbye, Were you sure, were you sure that's what you wanted to do? Leave that all behind, everything that you dreamed of, Are you sure that's what you wanted? Is this where you come from? Is this what you waited for? And now all trust has gone, Is this why you waited all this time? And what about home? What about love? What about trust? And what about family? And what about work? What about hope? Well you know, you just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! When you walk the crowded streets tonight, Are you sure, are you sure that's what you wanted to do? Keep the dream alive, everything you believe in. Were you sure when you crossed the line? Is this what you waited for? Were you sure when you did your time? Is this why you waited all this time? And what about home? What about love? What about trust? And what about family? And what about work? What about hope? Well you know, you just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! You just can't get enough! You never have enough.
Wouldn't you like to be? Rise above this place - an impossible dream. Wouldn't you like to go? Turn around that bend, come in out of the cold. Say "Yeah!" that's what they call me now. Turn the pain that you feel into credence so real Money, no need to worry now. If you like what you see, first installment is free! (Chorus) I will save you, I will save you. I will save you, I will, I will. Wouldn't you like to be? Rise above this place - an impossible dream. Wouldn't you like to go? Turn around that bend, come in out of the cold. Say "Yeah!" that's what they call me now. Turn the pain that you feel into credence so real Money, no need to worry now. If you like what you see, first installment is free! (Chorus) x4 fade
Open your mind, let out a smile, We can be happy now. Dry up your tears, forget all your fears, This is a story for you. Don't be afraid to take what you want, Let go of all your inhibitions Don't be afraid to take what you need, Love is, step right up and (Chorus) Listen to the story. (Ah yeah) You can jump in the back, you need never look back, Listen to the story. (Ah, come on) Well man in his life, now he's putting it all away Stay if you want, keep what you will, No need to run away. We'll welcome you back from wherever you've been, Forget the past forray Picture a place where everyone knows, And nowhere road ends up the way you found it Picture a place where love needs no licence Love is, step right up and (Chorus) Listen to the story. (Ah yeah) You can jump in the back, you need never look back, Listen to the story. (ooh, ooh, yeah) You can jump in the back, you need never look back, Listen to the story. (Ah, come on now) Never look back, Listen to the story. (ooh, ooh, yeah) Found the man in his life, now he's throwing it all away (ah, ye-ah) Open your mind, let out a smile, We can be happy now. Dry up your tears, forget all your fears, This is a story for you. Picture a place where everyone knows, And nowhere road ends up the way you found it Picture a place where love needs no licence Love is, step right up and (Chorus) ad-lib & fade
Say goodbye for ever now. Close your eyes, you know how. No regrets, no peace of mind. Say goodbye, you've done your time. Strange affair with this old world. If you're gonna love somebody, then let it be me. If you're gonna love somebody, then let it be me. If you're gonna love somebody, let it be me, yeah. If you're gonna love somebody, ah let it be me. Ah, let it be me. Please don't try to hide your face, One part of the human race. It's never easy to understand, Find a path to the promised land. Stick around, I'll give my turn for you, yeah. If you're gonna love somebody, then let it be me. If you're gonna love somebody, then let it be me, yeah. If you're gonna love somebody, let it be me. If you're gonna love somebody, oh let it be me, yeah. [guitar solo] (Brendan + Backing vocals) (Brendan solo) If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. Everybody! If you're gonna love somebody. Ah yeah! If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. Love somebody! Ah yeah! If you're gonna love somebody. Let it be me! Ah, let it be! If you're gonna love somebody. Then let it be me. If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. If you're gonna love somebody. Love somebody! If you're gonna love somebody. Oh, let it be me! Oh, let it be me! If you're gonna love somebody. Oh, Let it be me! If you're gonna love somebody. Ooh, ooh, ooh. If you're gonna love somebody. Yeah, yeah, yeah. (repeat ad lib and fade)
Bedsit meals* and cheap white wine, [* was originally "bedsit blues"] I raise my glass to you. I think I lose my mind, There's nothing else to do. Look at me now, I used to be your darling boy. Look at me now, Another lonely day. Is it a crime that we are sentimental? We're touching the clouds, But still our feet are on the ground. We're counting the cost, Of all our sentimental ways. Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways. Morning dew and old, dead fools, The words that I still hear. Boy you lose your mind, There's nothing for you here. Look at me now, The lucky one who got away. Look at me now, Just another lonely day. [guitar solo] Is it a crime that we are sentimental? We're touching the clouds, But still our feet are on the ground. We're counting the cost, Of all our sentimental ways. Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways. Oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh.
Bedsit meals* and cheap white wine, [* was originally "bedsit blues"] I raise my glass to you. I think I lose my mind, There's nothing else to do. Look at me now, I used to be your darling boy. Look at me now, Just another lonely day. Is it a crime that we are sentimental? We're touching the clouds, But still our feet are on the ground. We're counting the cost, Of all our sentimental ways. Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways. Morning dew and old, dead fools, The words that I still hear. Boy you lose your mind, There's nothing for you here. Look at me now, The lucky one who got away. Look at me now, Just another lonely day. [guitar solo] Oh, well is it a crime that we are sentimental? We're touching the clouds, And well, still our feet are on the ground. We're counting the cost, Of all our sentimental ways. Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways. Oh, sentimental, oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh, Sentimental. Oh, well is it a crime that we are sentimental? We're touching the clouds, And well, still our feet are on the ground. We're counting the cost, Of all our sentimental ways. Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways, Sentimental Ways. Oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh.
Be what you want, be what you can And you can be anything you ever wanted to be It's never too late to open your mind, Ride on a steam train, step out of line. Ah, let me show you Where your life begins and ends; I do swear to take you To the promised land. Because sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for life to begin. Sometimes is never enough, In this old world we're living in. Sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for your life to begin. It's daring to try, to reach out and touch The top of the mountain you never can climb. Just let it all go, the feeling you have Start to believe in yourself for a while Ah, let me show you Where your life begins and ends; And I do swear to take you To the promised land. Because sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for life to begin. Sometimes is never enough In this old world we're living in. Sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for your life to begin. [whistle & guitar solos] Because sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for life to begin. Sometimes is never enough In this old world we're living in. Sometimes is never enough To hope and pray for your life to begin. To hope and pray for your life to begin. To hope and pray for your life to begin.
So you're building all your silly dreams, On someone else's weakness you defend. And as if that wasn't bad enough, You argue from the mantels 'till the end. How long must a young man wait, 'Till he finds his way from sorrow, 'Till he finds his way back, Back to the one he loves? Shut the door and make believe, That every passing memory will stay. Stop the walls from tumbling, Pride yourself in every passing day. Go on! Let your corner lies, Feel the hands that make your living, And the hands that dry the tears Behind your eyes. Shuttered houses, empty rooms, And families that haunt you in your sleep. Little mothers worry 'bout The stories and the promises you keep. How long must a young man play, In a world that bears no waiting, When his finest hour is lost beneath his pride? You have to hide. Oooh This life.
Aaah, Oooh. We don't need no politics, To find him cured, 'Cos he's a big boy now, Or so he'd like to think, for sure. And there's no living up to you, No matter how he's tried. Now there's no more depending on the Man who's walked the places where (Chorus) The streets are paved with gold. Every heart and every soul, Beats another heart, Beats another heart. You don't try to follow him, You don't try to confine. And you never try to concern yourself, You know you're not that kind. But I still see the lies within The letters that you write. Did you think that I wouldn't see the Struggle in your life? And the (Chorus) x4 ad-lib
There are times in life When a man must overcome, Show himself to be Just a little stronger. This is one of those times When you lay down alone, Stretched to the limit Skin to the bone. Running hard, That's what you always do. Keep inside, The feelings true to you. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder. Take a look at yourself, It's not an easy thing to do. This time, this time, Gonna try a little harder To be true. There are times in life, When a man must overcome, Show himself to be Just a little stronger. This is one of those times When you lay down alone, Stretched to the limit Skin to the bone. Running hard, That's what you always do. Keep inside, The feelings true to you. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder. Take a look at yourself, It's not an easy thing to do. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder To be true, yeah. When life breaks down, It just tears you apart. Walking around this town And you're all alone, all alone. Trying to break away From the heartache inside. Like the wave that washes over me, I can feel my senses high. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder. Take a look at yourself, It's not an easy thing to do. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder To be true, yeah. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder. Take a look at yourself, It's not an easy thing to do. This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder To be true, yeah. Repeat & fade: This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder Take a look at yourself It's not an easy thing to do This time, this time, I'm gonna try a little harder To be true, yeah.
We might still be forgotten, Even though you read your writing on the wall. You have planned your resistance: Nothing's left to chance, you see the rise and fall. Looking at the man in the dustbowl, And the land beneath his feet is not his own. (Oh no) Living out good time religion, But it seems to me your heart is made of stone. (Oh yeah) (Chorus) Show me the business that you build your world upon. I see the right in every lie. (yeah, yeah) Show me the wisdom that you build your world upon. I show you mine, I show you mine. Standing up against the wall. (Oh yeah) Standing up against the wall. Looking through rose-coloured glasses, Well you know they say that life looks well that way. (yeah) And you can change all the colours, You can suit yourself and find a better day. (ye-a-ah) And living on the land love is like the load, There's no price to hide for your security. (no no) For when you spend your life at a bus-stop, Well it's harder now to take the price afforded. (ah, yeah, yeah) (Chorus) x2 ad-lib & fade
Take me back just carry me, Form a circle round about me. I will be your one industry, Black-faced white men form a sea. (Chorus) And just because they say I'm mad, Doesn't mean that I am mad. It's just the fear of what you think of me. And down the roads we travelled since you said you'd won. I'll be here when all the rest have gone. Down the road we travelled since you said you'd won. I'll be here when all the rest have gone. The door is open just for me, Familiar faces come to greet me. The stoney steps that form the hall And the scattered pictures on the wall (Chorus) x2 When all the rest have gone (when all the rest have gone). When all the rest have gone (when all the rest have gone).
I would love to lay with, With you a little while. But I know that you won't have me, So I hang my head and cry. With your hair all tied back And the fire in your eyes. Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. Why must I be lonesome And know the things I want? I just want to reach out And touch the things I want. Why must I be wrong? Is it you I have to tell? Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. Oh, no, no. [slide guitar solo] With the fire in your eyes And your hair all tied back Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. Oh, you can't take it with you And I can't change a thing. And I can't change a thing. Oh I need it And you treat me so bad. And I can't change a thing.