Contenders

We're going to stop this world from turning
We build it up you knock it down
If you go high then we'll go higher
Beyond the sky without a sound
It's gonna take a lot but we got plenty
Keep building up keep movin' round
If you use ten then we'll use twenty
They're up above and undergrond - all around

We've won we've lost we've counted up the cost
And we've evened out the scores we are contenders

I'm telling you so pay attention
These words of truth come from above
In God we trust and he has told me
I need you now and I'm talking love
We want a piece of what you're selling
Put up your hands and face the wall
How much it costs there is no telling
How much it costs to walk so small - and we're so tall

In truth we dare we people just don't care
We've got you running scared we are contenders
Rich or poor or hiding from the law
You know what we've got in store we are contenders
You're black, or white, Arab, Christian, Israelite
We are hiding in plain sight we are contenders

Don't bother asking for a favour
I always get all that I want
Though some are foolish we are braver
Than those who do not have a bomb
Forget the turning of the seasons
Let's escalate and never stop
And yes we've talked but for no reason
Let's start agan right from the top - countdowm

10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

Got the world on a string but it ain't got that swing
You speed it up we slow it down
A frontier wilder than the West ever was
No sheriff round this outlaw town
So Superman if you're listening
Help us out you're on the team

For truth and justice, the American way
The fight for right's not what it seems - with laser beams

With gun and sword there is no reward
But we're fighting on we are contenders
We've won we've lost and we've counted up the cost
And we've evened out the scores we are contenders
You're black, or white, Arab, Christian, Israelite
We are hiding in plain sight we are contenders
No virgin birth is going to claim the earth
We know what you're worth we are contenders

Trouble

I'm in a place where nothing ever happens
I'll try one day to walk away
But for now I'll hand around
I am a fool without exception
I break every rule
But I never break away
 
(Trouble) - It's walking my way
I feel it moving closer day after day
(Trouble) - I'm talking to you
It's getting hot in here but what can I do
 
Sometime, someplace I'll make it happen
Yours is the face, to help me set this time ablaze
I've always thought there's no protection
You'll walk through the door
And I'll never want for more
 
(Trouble) - Again and again
It's not so simple and I never know when
(Trouble) - For me and for you
The trouble's double now we're fighting for two
 
We'll take this place we'll make it happen
We'll leave them behind
We'll leave them all to change their minds
The trouble is with the solution
One's not so strong, but with two of us we can't go wrong
 
(Trouble) - I'm talking to you
It's getting hot in here but what can I do
(Trouble) - Again and again
It's not so simple and I never know when
(Trouble) - I'm talking to you
It's getting hot in here but what can I do

Somebody

You've got to face the fact
That in the world today
They try and take away the blue skies
And all the children that play
But it's a curious fact
In every hour in every place
That when the right time arrives
It feels so good to be alive

Somebody
Can't you see
I'm a boy out of fashion
Somebody
I'm not part of any nation
Now I'm back in circulation

When the right time arrives will you be there
Tomorrow or a hundred years from now
I've wasted years just keepin' movin' on
It never entered my head it was here all along
Don't ask me why just lead me on

Somebody
Talk to me
I can hear what you're saying
Somebody
Tired of the city air
If I gave you the future would you meet me there

I used to stumble and fall
I'd run to everyone that called
Since you appeared it's been a lot of fun
Between you and me, between the truth and a lie
You have a husband and I have a wife
And when you ask me why with your kissing eyes
How could we be so wrong, oh my oh my oh my
You'll always be there the same as any other
You like a sister and me like a brother
Like all the times I used to dream

Somebody
Smile at me
Let me know that you're near me
Somebody
I can see that you're near me
It's the only sound on the city street
If I sing you my song will you move your feet
Somebody
Every moment you're nearer
I'm broken down and in a mess
Your love is all that I confess
Somebody
Now I know that you're near me
I don't mean to shock, I don't mean to scare
But the world won't change and I don't care

I used to dream
One day somebody near me
I can't believe you're making me
A rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief
There's a strange new rhythm in my life
It burns like the sun and cuts like a knife

Everybody chic or shoddy
Turn it loose and use your body

If I Were You

The tenth of May
It seems so far away
When you and I were strangers moving close together
Sometimes it seems
It's almost like a dream
Driving across the country and the road is endless

If I were you
Don't wait until tomorrow
I'd lead and wouldn't follow
Walk away - today
If I were you - please listen
Walk away - I'd say
If I were you 'go away'

The first of June
The summer came too soon
But from the day we met I knew you'd never go away
Sometimes I feel
The passion's not so real
Finding it strange to be together, not alone

If I were you
I'd smile and close the door
I'd never ask for more
Walk away - don't stay
If I were you - believe me
Walk away - I'd say
If I were you 'go away'

Fourth of July
With an independent sigh
I think the time's arrived to take what's going to happen
Wise men may say
It's easier to stay
But if you are there I'm only wasting time

If I were you
I know I'd want to hurt me
It wouldn't disconcert me
Walk away - I'd pray
If I were you - I'd leave me
Walk away - today

If I were you - please listen
Walk away - don't stay
If I were you - believe me
Walk away - I'd pray
If I were you - I'd leave me
Walk away
Walk away
Walk away
Walk away

I'd leave if I were you

Low Society

A judge a dentist or physician
In this low society
Trade ambition for position
In this low society

Have you heard it's in the stars
Next July we collide with Mars
Have you heard it in the bars
In this low society

No more pay and lots of leisure
In this low society

Low society

I'm just doing what I can
In this low society
But I'm an incidental man
In this low society

I give away what others sell
The secret's yours so never tell
'Cos if you do you'll go to hell
Low society

Side by side and always tired
All for one and no-one hired
All that's left is love inspired
Low society

And when the party is complete
And you're still standing on your feet
The taste of victory is sweet
Low society

And darling don't forget
In this low society
To turn off your T.V. set
In this low society

The most important thing at all
In this low society
Is not to stand too tall
In this low society

In this world that never learns
I can see Rome as it burns
All the passion and the power
Turns to ash within an hour

No more play and no more pleasure
In this low society

Red

The streets are full of stars again tonight
And an angel writes a word across the sky
When the people laugh there's no sound
And the words keep falling round and round
And the world just keeps on watching
Till there's nothing left to buy

I don't believe it
Well they don't care
It's moving closer
It's everywhere
Everything around us turning red - red
You walk into your home
You walk it talks - red

The fever's taken over everyone
And the only law that matters is the gun
The people run from every slum
There's nowhere safe to watch it from
The underground is over now
There's nothing that can be done

I don't believe it
Well they don't care
It's moving closer
It's everywhere
Everything around us turning red
You walk into a bar
You drink it smokes - red
You're driving in your car
You turn it burns - red

As the air becomes too hot for us to breathe
There's none of us that really want to leave
From the frozen north to the sun soaked south
The colour spreads by word of mouth
Till there's no-one left to talk to
We just look into the screen

Well I don't believe it
Well they don't care
It's moving closer
It's everywhere
Everything around us turning red - red
You walk into your home
You walk it talks - red
You walk into a bar
You drink it smokes - red
You're driving in your car
You turn it burns - red
You're on the telephone
You talk it's always - red
You walk into your home
You walk it talks - red
You walk into a bar
You drink it smokes - red
Red! - Red! - Red! - Red!

Look At Me

I know a place where we can talk
A precious smile poor little girl so pale and proud

Hold me
Control me
So proud

You're on the town you're on your own
Don't walk away don't pass me by and run for home

Hold me
Control me
Don't run for home

I followed you I tracked you down
And now it's time to go underground
I've never been alone with you
So hold my hand and lead me through
If you say I'll make room for you
If you do exactly what I tell you to
The saddest face the perfect thing
It's time to face what's happening

Now that you're here
There's nothing to fear
Just look at me
Look at me

There's something I cannot resist
Let me tell you what it is
It's when you walk away from me
I promise not to set you free
Don't try to run I'm everywhere
If you escape then I'll be there

I know a place where we can talk
I'll walk with you, don't hide away
And leave me here alone
Not here alone

Alone with you
I think you always knew
Just look at me
Look at me
Look at me
Look at me

You're on the town you're not alone
I can't give up poor little girl so sweet and small
So sweet and small

Hold me
Control me
Please

Hold me
Control me

Look at me
Look at me

Move Out

I fell in love on the day we met
It was a purely physical thing
We talked and talked I like your mouth
Your mind's O.K. but I love your body

We haven't slept for days now
Ooh your body
We haven't slept for nights
Ooh your body body
Nothing's going to stop me
Ooh your body
This is a title fight
Ooh your body body

I made you laugh and you made me cry
I know it's wrong but I'll never miss you
You locked me up I don't know why
But there's no law against escaping

It doesn't really matter
What you say to me
Nothing's going to stop me
What will be will be

I had a dream I was on a train
I met this girl she was prettier than you
Do what you want but don't wake up
Close your eyes and let's get started
I know a secret locked in ice
Until I die I'm taking action
There must be more that we can do
Where am I just when I need you

Wrap me in your body
I'll wrap you everywhere
No one's going to miss me
I know that no-one cares
I've been in your body
I've been in your car
You know I've had enough now
Y'know what the reasons are
Move out
I'll leave today going away

Move out
I'm ready to go
Move out
Move out

Free

Here as I sit in this lonely square
This train of thought runs through my mind

I like it best when the choice is mine
I want to be free to speak my mind
And if I cry I want no-one to be there (be there)
Free to do what I want to do
And you should share this freedom too
If I lie it must be for a reason

We've come a long way now
There's still a way to go
And still we're moving onwards
For all that you might think we are innocent
Innocent people
We are free

I'm working hard
I'm looking for the week-end
Oh! My good God
How the work is hard
And when it's down to getting home
We don't know what to do - do you
I hurry home
All the people seem to hurry
Don't push me on
I think for myself
We move as one
We like to keep it all together

I take it all
No problem at all
I'm a page in the book
Oooh take a look
I'm a part of the whole
All my body and soul

I want you to know I've cried me a river
Why can't this taker change into a giver
Why can't I work it out
I want to be free

Free in what I'm choosin'
Free with no excuses
Free to see the people
And to move ooo! ooo! ooo!

Free to choose my lover
Free to choose my brother
Free to need another
And I do - I need you

I'm having a ball
I'm part of the wall
No-one sees me at all
I'm asking for one dance
I know that there won't be a second chance
There's no return
I'm ready to burn
I think I'll never learn
I'm looking for direction
What I need from you is real protection
I've done my best
I've failed the test
I don't care about the rest
Won't someone set me free

Free in what I'm choosin'
Free with no excuses
Free to see the people
And to move ooo! ooo! ooo!
Free to choose my lover
Free to choose my brother
Free to need another
And I do - I need you

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