Happy Blues Lyrics – Billy Squier
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be like you
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be like you
Wake up in the mornin'
try to satisfy somebody new
You make it sound so sweet
why do I always feel so sad
Make it sound so sweet
why do I always feel so sad
All the time I keep wonderin'
whatever happened to the love I never had
I could be satisfied
if you would never ever call my name
I could be satisfied
if you would never ever call my name
I'm tired of your down-lookin'
and I don't wanna play this losin' game
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be your friend
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be your friend
Take all I got to give -
leave me out here on my own again
if happy means I got to be like you
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be like you
Wake up in the mornin'
try to satisfy somebody new
You make it sound so sweet
why do I always feel so sad
Make it sound so sweet
why do I always feel so sad
All the time I keep wonderin'
whatever happened to the love I never had
I could be satisfied
if you would never ever call my name
I could be satisfied
if you would never ever call my name
I'm tired of your down-lookin'
and I don't wanna play this losin' game
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be your friend
I don't wanna be happy
if happy means I got to be your friend
Take all I got to give -
leave me out here on my own again
The Pursuit Of Happiness Lyrics – Billy Squier
If you want love
you gotta love somebody
If you wanna be happy
stand in line
If you're feelin' lost
you better find somebody
And if you're lookin' for truth
don't tell lies
If you don't want problems
walk away (walk away)
If you hurt somebody
you know you're gonna have to pay
If you don't wanna dance
don't strut your stuff
And if you don't like fightin'
don't play rough
Day in, day out
they will wear you down
Choose or lose
they turn your blues to brown
Float upstream as all your dreams go down
If you need somebody
you gotta let them know
It's all right - don't be afraid
to let it all let go
And it's all right
if you wanna be free
And if you can't love somebody
let them be
Daytime, nightime,
lonely lifetime bound
Miles and miles of hopeful smiles
turned round
Float serene while all your dreams go down
If you're diggin' for gold
you gotta work real hard
Fly over the moon
you gotta go real far
If your heart say "Yes"
then don't say "No"
And if you find what you're after
don't let go
Day in, day out
they will let you down
Miles and miles of hopeful smiles
turned round
Daytime, nightime,
lonely lifetime bound
Float upstream as all your dreams go down
You gotta love somebody - better find someone
you gotta love somebody
If you wanna be happy
stand in line
If you're feelin' lost
you better find somebody
And if you're lookin' for truth
don't tell lies
If you don't want problems
walk away (walk away)
If you hurt somebody
you know you're gonna have to pay
If you don't wanna dance
don't strut your stuff
And if you don't like fightin'
don't play rough
Day in, day out
they will wear you down
Choose or lose
they turn your blues to brown
Float upstream as all your dreams go down
If you need somebody
you gotta let them know
It's all right - don't be afraid
to let it all let go
And it's all right
if you wanna be free
And if you can't love somebody
let them be
Daytime, nightime,
lonely lifetime bound
Miles and miles of hopeful smiles
turned round
Float serene while all your dreams go down
If you're diggin' for gold
you gotta work real hard
Fly over the moon
you gotta go real far
If your heart say "Yes"
then don't say "No"
And if you find what you're after
don't let go
Day in, day out
they will let you down
Miles and miles of hopeful smiles
turned round
Daytime, nightime,
lonely lifetime bound
Float upstream as all your dreams go down
You gotta love somebody - better find someone
She Will Lyrics – Billy Squier
Men who can't love are so predictable
Break your heart like they cross the street
Show you their wounds and make you vulnerable
Make you feel they really need you
Men who can't love will win you over
Casanova, he had a plan
Run you round, then he run you over
Run you out, maybe come back again
He will lead you to the higher ground
Tell you secrets that will make you whole
Leave an address where he can't be found
And a promise that will leave you cold
But he will feed you if you come around
Men who can't love will leave you lonely
Grow so distant, and be downright mean
And if you ask him, "Can we talk about it?"
He will answer, "Let's not make a scene"
Men who can't love hate to admit it
Make you wonder if it's all your fault
Women who fall have got their reasons
Make you guilty cause they love too much
If you tell him you could fall for him
He will say he doesn't want you to
And if you tell him you don't wanna go with him
He will make you feel it's somethin' you should do
He will make it so you just can't win
He will call you when you're almost home
Drag his voice across your mainline
Tell you everything'll be different
Just when you thought you had an answer
Women who love, you best be careful
Hide your purpose with your charity
Women who love - they make me nervous
Stay away, child, don't you mess with me
He will leave you out in "Nowhereland"
Searchin' for a man you never knew
You're a stranger in a foreign land
And there's nothin' that a girl can do
He will lead you out to "No Man's Land"
Start a fire that you can't control
Lay a minefield of impossible demands
Cross a border that you can't patrol
And tell you everything is in your hands
Break your heart like they cross the street
Show you their wounds and make you vulnerable
Make you feel they really need you
Men who can't love will win you over
Casanova, he had a plan
Run you round, then he run you over
Run you out, maybe come back again
He will lead you to the higher ground
Tell you secrets that will make you whole
Leave an address where he can't be found
And a promise that will leave you cold
But he will feed you if you come around
Men who can't love will leave you lonely
Grow so distant, and be downright mean
And if you ask him, "Can we talk about it?"
He will answer, "Let's not make a scene"
Men who can't love hate to admit it
Make you wonder if it's all your fault
Women who fall have got their reasons
Make you guilty cause they love too much
If you tell him you could fall for him
He will say he doesn't want you to
And if you tell him you don't wanna go with him
He will make you feel it's somethin' you should do
He will make it so you just can't win
He will call you when you're almost home
Drag his voice across your mainline
Tell you everything'll be different
Just when you thought you had an answer
Women who love, you best be careful
Hide your purpose with your charity
Women who love - they make me nervous
Stay away, child, don't you mess with me
He will leave you out in "Nowhereland"
Searchin' for a man you never knew
You're a stranger in a foreign land
And there's nothin' that a girl can do
He will lead you out to "No Man's Land"
Start a fire that you can't control
Lay a minefield of impossible demands
Cross a border that you can't patrol
And tell you everything is in your hands
Grasping For Oblivion Lyrics – Billy Squier
Cezanne, the unloved prophet, found a dignity
the grace in everyone
He packed his reverence and his paints and went
where no one else had gone
Such a lone-strung man was he
Solitary vision, dyin' to break free
And I hear the voices when you call
see the hero where you fall
You're the reason why I can't get old
You're the reason why I run
you're the reason why I come
I will be forever grasping your oblivion
Picasso in his world ruled over everything
there was no other way
How else could he face the Dons of history
and brush them all away
Such a potent man was he
Scandalized by nothing - perhaps what only he could see
[chorus]
A man is just a man until he finds himself
as part of something more
And even then he stops to ask himself
what it is he came here for
Such a wondering soul is me
Sure of barely nothing - except for my uncertainty
[chorus]
the grace in everyone
He packed his reverence and his paints and went
where no one else had gone
Such a lone-strung man was he
Solitary vision, dyin' to break free
And I hear the voices when you call
see the hero where you fall
You're the reason why I can't get old
You're the reason why I run
you're the reason why I come
I will be forever grasping your oblivion
Picasso in his world ruled over everything
there was no other way
How else could he face the Dons of history
and brush them all away
Such a potent man was he
Scandalized by nothing - perhaps what only he could see
[chorus]
A man is just a man until he finds himself
as part of something more
And even then he stops to ask himself
what it is he came here for
Such a wondering soul is me
Sure of barely nothing - except for my uncertainty
[chorus]
If You Would Hate Me Less, I’d Love You More Lyrics – Billy Squier
I'm havin' a daydream - Thinkin' of how it might have been
if we had not gone and lost our way (reads like a tragedy)
More than a memory - I have lost a part of me
I'd only just begun to know (and it's taken such a long time)
Your daggers wound me deeply
but if you would hurt me less I'd soothe you more
I would give myself so cheaply
if you could hate me less I'd love you more
Sister have mercy - come to me, take my hand
I am such a long way from home (and I'm cryin' out)
Love is a mystery - as the silent scream of loneliness
is ever wont to know
Does suspicion rule unending
if you'd only doubt me less I'd trust you more
There's no use in our pretending
but if you would hate me less I'd love you more
Fear is the enemy - hurt and anger take their toll
they leave their mark on you (they mark me too)
Immune to your feelings - consciousness is blockin' the door
did I tell you you are not alone
You're so anxious to condemn me
but if you would judge me less I'd serve you more
I don't want you to defend me
but if you could hate me less I'd love you more
Do you have to be so angry
if you'd only ask for less I'd give you more
Do you really wanna hang me
if you would hate me less I'd love you more
if we had not gone and lost our way (reads like a tragedy)
More than a memory - I have lost a part of me
I'd only just begun to know (and it's taken such a long time)
Your daggers wound me deeply
but if you would hurt me less I'd soothe you more
I would give myself so cheaply
if you could hate me less I'd love you more
Sister have mercy - come to me, take my hand
I am such a long way from home (and I'm cryin' out)
Love is a mystery - as the silent scream of loneliness
is ever wont to know
Does suspicion rule unending
if you'd only doubt me less I'd trust you more
There's no use in our pretending
but if you would hate me less I'd love you more
Fear is the enemy - hurt and anger take their toll
they leave their mark on you (they mark me too)
Immune to your feelings - consciousness is blockin' the door
did I tell you you are not alone
You're so anxious to condemn me
but if you would judge me less I'd serve you more
I don't want you to defend me
but if you could hate me less I'd love you more
Do you have to be so angry
if you'd only ask for less I'd give you more
Do you really wanna hang me
if you would hate me less I'd love you more
Stroke Me Blues Lyrics – Billy Squier
Say everybody - have you heard
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst for killin' - grab your vial...
Put your right hand out - give a firm handshake
Talk to me about that one big break
Spread your ear-pollution both far and wide
Keep your contributions by your side
Stroke me, stroke me
Could be a winner boy, you move quite well
Stroke me, stroke me
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
Put your left foot out - keep it all in place
Work your way right into my face
First you try to bed me - you make my backbone slide
When you find you bled me, skip on by
Stroke me, stroke me
Give me the business all night long
Stroke me, stroke me
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
Better listen now - it ain't no joke
Let your conscience fail ya - just do the stroke
Don'tcha take no chances - keep your eye on top
Do your fancy dances - you can't stop
Stroke me, baby - stroke me all night long
Stroke me, baby - like my back ain't got a bone
Could be a winner boy, you move quite well
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst for killin' - grab your vial...
Put your right hand out - give a firm handshake
Talk to me about that one big break
Spread your ear-pollution both far and wide
Keep your contributions by your side
Stroke me, stroke me
Could be a winner boy, you move quite well
Stroke me, stroke me
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
Put your left foot out - keep it all in place
Work your way right into my face
First you try to bed me - you make my backbone slide
When you find you bled me, skip on by
Stroke me, stroke me
Give me the business all night long
Stroke me, stroke me
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
Better listen now - it ain't no joke
Let your conscience fail ya - just do the stroke
Don'tcha take no chances - keep your eye on top
Do your fancy dances - you can't stop
Stroke me, baby - stroke me all night long
Stroke me, baby - like my back ain't got a bone
Could be a winner boy, you move quite well
Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now
More Than Words Can Say Lyrics – Billy Squier
More than words can say
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say
I love you now
More than you may know
from the simple ways I try to show you
More than words can say
I love you now
They can take you where they want
Will they bring you back
They can give you what they want
They can't give you everything
Walkin' down the road
far away from home
Many miles to go
but it's all right
So much work to do
before my day is through
But when I think of you
my spirits fly
They can hurt you if they want
How are you to know
Desert yo when you need them most
I will be there constantly
More than words can say
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say...
But if I can't reach you now
what am I to do
If I can't reach you now
I will reach out constantly
More than words can say
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say
try hard as I may
More than words can say
more with every passing day
More than words can say
I love you now
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say
I love you now
More than you may know
from the simple ways I try to show you
More than words can say
I love you now
They can take you where they want
Will they bring you back
They can give you what they want
They can't give you everything
Walkin' down the road
far away from home
Many miles to go
but it's all right
So much work to do
before my day is through
But when I think of you
my spirits fly
They can hurt you if they want
How are you to know
Desert yo when you need them most
I will be there constantly
More than words can say
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say...
But if I can't reach you now
what am I to do
If I can't reach you now
I will reach out constantly
More than words can say
or the sweetest song that I can play
More than words can say
try hard as I may
More than words can say
more with every passing day
More than words can say
I love you now
Inferno (Everybody Cries Sometimes) Lyrics – Billy Squier
Started out at the break of dawn
Braved the woods fro the light of day
With a smile and a dream and a hope so warm
Half way home I had lost my way
Here in my world I circle round and round
Here in my world it's a long way down
I look up to the sky
I reach down in my heart where my feet tread on
emptiness wherever I go
Where a good man will fall and a sinner may rise above
but one destiny we all will know
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody hurts so bad
Tell me 'bout your hard times baby
I already been through that
Tamed three beasts who would do me harm
Sought a wise man to lead me to...
Put my strength on a woman's arm
That ancient glory won't see you through
Here in my world fortune's wheel spins round
Here in my world I'm neither up nor down
Every virtue is sin set to rupture when doubt
makes it easy to sacrifice the god you know
There's no comfort within - only pleasure without
as you realize there's one more circle yet to go
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody's got their cross to bear
Spit up all your hard luck baby
Life can treat you so unfair
Catch you when you're not aware
Cache your valuables in the vault
Choose your morals or loyalty
Humanity is your own damn fault
though it's not what we choose to be
Lack of hope breeds desire and you sacrifice
everything to satisfy the urge to know
Be you guilty of love, or a penchant to falsify
we don't go where we don't want to go
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody moves so bad
Tell me 'bout your hard times baby
I already tried all that
Everybody...sometimes
gonna feel so sad
Have another drink my darlin'
Heaven knows I'll stand you that
Everybody...sometimes
gonna feel so sad
Everybody...one time
Lord knows I'll drink to that
Braved the woods fro the light of day
With a smile and a dream and a hope so warm
Half way home I had lost my way
Here in my world I circle round and round
Here in my world it's a long way down
I look up to the sky
I reach down in my heart where my feet tread on
emptiness wherever I go
Where a good man will fall and a sinner may rise above
but one destiny we all will know
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody hurts so bad
Tell me 'bout your hard times baby
I already been through that
Tamed three beasts who would do me harm
Sought a wise man to lead me to...
Put my strength on a woman's arm
That ancient glory won't see you through
Here in my world fortune's wheel spins round
Here in my world I'm neither up nor down
Every virtue is sin set to rupture when doubt
makes it easy to sacrifice the god you know
There's no comfort within - only pleasure without
as you realize there's one more circle yet to go
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody's got their cross to bear
Spit up all your hard luck baby
Life can treat you so unfair
Catch you when you're not aware
Cache your valuables in the vault
Choose your morals or loyalty
Humanity is your own damn fault
though it's not what we choose to be
Lack of hope breeds desire and you sacrifice
everything to satisfy the urge to know
Be you guilty of love, or a penchant to falsify
we don't go where we don't want to go
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody moves so bad
Tell me 'bout your hard times baby
I already tried all that
Everybody...sometimes
gonna feel so sad
Have another drink my darlin'
Heaven knows I'll stand you that
Everybody...sometimes
gonna feel so sad
Everybody...one time
Lord knows I'll drink to that
Long Way To Fall Lyrics – Billy Squier
Off in the land of heroes and fables
a man would not think to decline
Wrapped in your arms I'd climb any mountain
but that's only half the climb
Follow the treasures of darkest desire
Dance with Medusa, but don't look in her eyes
It's a long, long way to fall - I won't go down
You took the wrong turn after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - knowin' I got to go
Cause I don't believe
There was a time when I could forgive you
and laugh at those sad games we'd play
I always thought that you were the strong one
and you'd break the walls down one day
Follow the circle, you come round again
Land on my doorstep, but I can't let you in
It's a long, long way to fall - don't pull me down
You took the wrong turn after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - showin' what doesn't show
knowin' what I know
That I don't believe
I didn't lie when I said that I loved you
but you couldn't hope to believe
You can't come home to claim what you squandered
I've barely got room for my grief
Heart of the mineshaft the sun never shines
Lost in a minefield you might as well be blind
It's a long, long way to fall - I won't go down
You took the wrong train after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - knowin' I've got to go
knowin' what I know
That I don't believe, and I can't conceive
now I just can't see you no more
a man would not think to decline
Wrapped in your arms I'd climb any mountain
but that's only half the climb
Follow the treasures of darkest desire
Dance with Medusa, but don't look in her eyes
It's a long, long way to fall - I won't go down
You took the wrong turn after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - knowin' I got to go
Cause I don't believe
There was a time when I could forgive you
and laugh at those sad games we'd play
I always thought that you were the strong one
and you'd break the walls down one day
Follow the circle, you come round again
Land on my doorstep, but I can't let you in
It's a long, long way to fall - don't pull me down
You took the wrong turn after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - showin' what doesn't show
knowin' what I know
That I don't believe
I didn't lie when I said that I loved you
but you couldn't hope to believe
You can't come home to claim what you squandered
I've barely got room for my grief
Heart of the mineshaft the sun never shines
Lost in a minefield you might as well be blind
It's a long, long way to fall - I won't go down
You took the wrong train after all - I won't be there
Knowin' what I know - knowin' I've got to go
knowin' what I know
That I don't believe, and I can't conceive
now I just can't see you no more
River Lyrics – Billy Squier
It's comin' on twilight, and all the world's at ease
They're pullin' down the curtains, sailin' off to sweet release
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
But me I'm not so quiet - I'm restless and I'm mean
I won't let you know I'm bleedin', that I'm crawlin on my knees
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I made my baby cry
I tried hard to help her, let her do as she pleased
And I loved her so naughty - made her weak in the knees
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
We're so hard to handle - we're selfish and we're sad
And we throw away those precious things we work so hard to have
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so deep I would swim away from time
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Do we have to say goodbye
It's comin' on daybreak, and everyone's at peace
They're dreamin' bout deliverance from the wounds that will not cease
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
But me I'm not so lucky - I'm anxious and I'm lean
I've made a tone of money but I can't buy out this scene
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river I skate away on
I have to say goodbye
They're pullin' down the curtains, sailin' off to sweet release
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
But me I'm not so quiet - I'm restless and I'm mean
I won't let you know I'm bleedin', that I'm crawlin on my knees
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I made my baby cry
I tried hard to help her, let her do as she pleased
And I loved her so naughty - made her weak in the knees
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
We're so hard to handle - we're selfish and we're sad
And we throw away those precious things we work so hard to have
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so deep I would swim away from time
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Do we have to say goodbye
It's comin' on daybreak, and everyone's at peace
They're dreamin' bout deliverance from the wounds that will not cease
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
But me I'm not so lucky - I'm anxious and I'm lean
I've made a tone of money but I can't buy out this scene
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river I skate away on
I have to say goodbye
Two Lyrics – Billy Squier
Happy birthday little man
On this night you are two
and I am far away, much farther than
I would ever be from you
You're my dearest little friend
and tonight I miss you more than most
as I rock myself, my arms my lonely cradle
Sometimes it makes me sad
yet always I'm glad for knowing you
Good night my little man
Thought mine you'll never truly be
I will watch you grow
and maybe someday you will know
how very, very much you mean to me
It's been a happy day
You've learned what presents are
But the greatest gift by far
is the presence that you bring
Sleep tight, my little man
and fill your days with wonder
of kites and sand castles and colored elephants
so many wondrous elements
Be safe and happy with your dreams
and smile that special smile that says
for all the world to see
"I see the world fro all it's meant to be
and know that all of it is meant for me"
On this night you are two
and I am far away, much farther than
I would ever be from you
You're my dearest little friend
and tonight I miss you more than most
as I rock myself, my arms my lonely cradle
Sometimes it makes me sad
yet always I'm glad for knowing you
Good night my little man
Thought mine you'll never truly be
I will watch you grow
and maybe someday you will know
how very, very much you mean to me
It's been a happy day
You've learned what presents are
But the greatest gift by far
is the presence that you bring
Sleep tight, my little man
and fill your days with wonder
of kites and sand castles and colored elephants
so many wondrous elements
Be safe and happy with your dreams
and smile that special smile that says
for all the world to see
"I see the world fro all it's meant to be
and know that all of it is meant for me"
Angry Lyrics – Billy Squier
Get your master key...open up your doors
Set your servants free...they won't come no more
Wrapped my life in chains...gave my everything
Learned to feel no pain...now everyday I wake up
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
You pack me in your car...you drive my life away
But you only go so far...won't take me all the way
I tried so hard to please...take my place in line
Begged you on my knees...now all I got makes me
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
Your mantle's 'bout to fall
Your grip's gonna come undone
Nobody hear you call...no flowers from anyone
I'm gettin' down off the rack...I'm takin' this baby back
ANGRY...
I've wasted too much time
I'm gettin' down off the rack
I'm packin' up all my crimes...and I ain't comin' back
Your mantle's 'bout to fall...your mantle's bound to fall
No heaven after all...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no one to break your fall
ANGRY...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no heaven after all
Set your servants free...they won't come no more
Wrapped my life in chains...gave my everything
Learned to feel no pain...now everyday I wake up
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
You pack me in your car...you drive my life away
But you only go so far...won't take me all the way
I tried so hard to please...take my place in line
Begged you on my knees...now all I got makes me
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
ANGRY...ANGRY I said
Your mantle's 'bout to fall
Your grip's gonna come undone
Nobody hear you call...no flowers from anyone
I'm gettin' down off the rack...I'm takin' this baby back
ANGRY...
I've wasted too much time
I'm gettin' down off the rack
I'm packin' up all my crimes...and I ain't comin' back
Your mantle's 'bout to fall...your mantle's bound to fall
No heaven after all...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no one to break your fall
ANGRY...no heaven after all
ANGRY...no heaven after all
Tryin' To Walk A Straight Line Lyrics – Billy Squier
Are you lookin' for adventure...are you lookin' at me
Are you gettin' enough...do you wanna break free
Look over your shoulder...you're one step older
Now I said to myself "Self, there must be more than this"
I wanna know...I gotta step back from the fast-track heart-attack
Can you stand up tall...you know it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line
Would you get up and fight when it all goes south
Would you dare to be right in the shadow of doubt
Resist temptation...ya face the nation
When you know what you know...can you still say 'no'
C'mon...gotta get smart--make a new start--do your part
Turn it inside out...no it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line...try to be good to me
See the future walk past...now she's too daze gone
And the first will be last (lookout)...sing that same sad song
Behave your voice...behave your ass
Get into your cult...be good to yourself
Turn it inside out...you know it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line
Are you gettin' enough...do you wanna break free
Look over your shoulder...you're one step older
Now I said to myself "Self, there must be more than this"
I wanna know...I gotta step back from the fast-track heart-attack
Can you stand up tall...you know it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line
Would you get up and fight when it all goes south
Would you dare to be right in the shadow of doubt
Resist temptation...ya face the nation
When you know what you know...can you still say 'no'
C'mon...gotta get smart--make a new start--do your part
Turn it inside out...no it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line...try to be good to me
See the future walk past...now she's too daze gone
And the first will be last (lookout)...sing that same sad song
Behave your voice...behave your ass
Get into your cult...be good to yourself
Turn it inside out...you know it's not an easy thing
Tryin' to walk a straight line
Rhythm (A Bridge So Far) Lyrics – Billy Squier
Rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
Rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
It's the rhythm of the changing tides
It's the stars against a moonless night
When two bodies learn to move as one
It can bring you back where you belong
To the rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
Rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
It's the changing of the day to night
It's the color of the grass in spring
When you're wrong it's tryin' to make it right
You can be just what you want to be
Feel the rhythm...rhythm, rhythm
Rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
Now I have travelled far
To wrap my world around you, oh-oh
And I have lingered on to find the colors of my rainbow
Now I have soldiered on
To build a bridge between us, oh-oh
And I have lingered long to find
The colors in your rainbow
It's the color of the grass in spring
Or the stars against a moonless sky
When two bodies move as one
When two lovers groove on
You can be what you want to be
You can be most anything
Feel the rhythm
Now I have travelled far
To build a bridge between us, oh-oh
And I will linger on...to find the colors in your rainbow
You turn me on...your tear me up
You tear me up...you turn me on
You turn me on...you set me up
You set me up...you turn me on
Rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
It's the rhythm of the changing tides
It's the stars against a moonless night
When two bodies learn to move as one
It can bring you back where you belong
To the rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
Rhythm, rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
It's the changing of the day to night
It's the color of the grass in spring
When you're wrong it's tryin' to make it right
You can be just what you want to be
Feel the rhythm...rhythm, rhythm
Rhythm...rhythm, oh-oh
Now I have travelled far
To wrap my world around you, oh-oh
And I have lingered on to find the colors of my rainbow
Now I have soldiered on
To build a bridge between us, oh-oh
And I have lingered long to find
The colors in your rainbow
It's the color of the grass in spring
Or the stars against a moonless sky
When two bodies move as one
When two lovers groove on
You can be what you want to be
You can be most anything
Feel the rhythm
Now I have travelled far
To build a bridge between us, oh-oh
And I will linger on...to find the colors in your rainbow
You turn me on...your tear me up
You tear me up...you turn me on
You turn me on...you set me up
You set me up...you turn me on
Hercules Lyrics – Billy Squier
I can't stop...it always gets the best of me
I can't stop...been holdin' out so long
I can't stop...whenever you get close to me
I can't stop...I'm really not that strong
I don't wanna grow apart
I don't wanna drift away
I don't wanna come apart
We can surely find a way
Now I don't mind...lookin' at the photographs
I find myself...holdin' back the tears
And I don't mind...when I read the words you wrote to me
'Cause I got time...to silence all my fears
I don't want us torn apart
I don't wanna slip away
I don't want us torn apart
Give me just another day
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna lose my hold
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna lose my...whoa...
I can't stop...I'm holdin' back the memories
But Hercules...is not my middle name
Walls will fall...and you'll be standin' next to me
And Hercules...will never be the same
I don't wanna fall apart
I don't wanna fade away
I don't wanna fall apart
Give me just another day
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away...all away
I can't stop...been holdin' out so long
I can't stop...whenever you get close to me
I can't stop...I'm really not that strong
I don't wanna grow apart
I don't wanna drift away
I don't wanna come apart
We can surely find a way
Now I don't mind...lookin' at the photographs
I find myself...holdin' back the tears
And I don't mind...when I read the words you wrote to me
'Cause I got time...to silence all my fears
I don't want us torn apart
I don't wanna slip away
I don't want us torn apart
Give me just another day
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna lose my hold
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna lose my...whoa...
I can't stop...I'm holdin' back the memories
But Hercules...is not my middle name
Walls will fall...and you'll be standin' next to me
And Hercules...will never be the same
I don't wanna fall apart
I don't wanna fade away
I don't wanna fall apart
Give me just another day
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't wanna throw it all away...all away
Lovin' You Ain't So Hard Lyrics – Billy Squier
Oh...it's all clear to me now
Oh, oh-oh...it all comes through to me now
Sleep-walkin' through a frozen dream
Wakin' up from a fantasy
Where happiness got the best of me
Those dreams only go so far
Some people have a place inside
Where you can run, but you just can't hide
'Til one fine day I pushed my fears aside
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn on your light...now I won't go far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Love...it's not easy to know
Sometimes...it's so hard to let go
Many times I tried to walk away
Listened long to what my friends would say
Only to find out at the end of the day
They'd taken me just so far
No more wanderin'...I'm almost home
Only a fool would walk this earth alone
When he could have your smile to call his own
Now lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn off your light...now I won't get far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
You cast your light out of the shadows
You spread your light in front of me
You cast your light out of the shadows
Shadow me
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn on your light...now I won't go far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn off your light...now I won't get far
'Cause loving you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Oh, oh-oh...it all comes through to me now
Sleep-walkin' through a frozen dream
Wakin' up from a fantasy
Where happiness got the best of me
Those dreams only go so far
Some people have a place inside
Where you can run, but you just can't hide
'Til one fine day I pushed my fears aside
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn on your light...now I won't go far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Love...it's not easy to know
Sometimes...it's so hard to let go
Many times I tried to walk away
Listened long to what my friends would say
Only to find out at the end of the day
They'd taken me just so far
No more wanderin'...I'm almost home
Only a fool would walk this earth alone
When he could have your smile to call his own
Now lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn off your light...now I won't get far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
You cast your light out of the shadows
You spread your light in front of me
You cast your light out of the shadows
Shadow me
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn on your light...now I won't go far
'Cause lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Turn off your light...now I won't get far
'Cause loving you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Lovin' you ain't so hard
Time Bomb Lyrics – Billy Squier
I'm sittin' on a time-bomb
The world is like a time-bomb
And it's about to explode...
There once was a young boy...a modestly done boy
Who seemed pretty normal on sight
Wantin' for nothin'...but wantin' for somethin'
But mama made everything right
Inside her protection he learned of rejection
By a world that was not quite his own
He took his reward in a double-edged sword
Now the poor boy is always alone
He built himself a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
His world is like a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
Now off on a new day...alone in her own way
A young girl waits by the phone
Longin' for daddy...she's missin' him badly
She knows that he's not comin' home
So down by the levee...her heart weighin' heavy
She knows that she's got to break free
She falls when she sees him...she knows how to please him
They can't see the woods for the trees
She built herself a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
She's sittin' on a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
You gotta have faith late into the night
If there's another day...try to make it right
Find another way...shine another light
So now they're both older...their world growin' colder
And nothin' appears as it seemed
They look to their future...and the wounds that they nurture
And try to hold on to their dreams
This terrible twosome have really been through some
Scenes that they both know by heart
Mem'ries that jail them...support that has failed them
And they laugh but it tears them apart
We're sittin' on a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
This world is like a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
The world is like a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
We're sittin' on a time-bomb and it's about to explode
I see the enemy...and he looks like me
I see the enemy...and he looks like me
Looks a lot like you--looks a lot like me
Looks a lot like you--looks a lot like me
The world is like a time-bomb
And it's about to explode...
There once was a young boy...a modestly done boy
Who seemed pretty normal on sight
Wantin' for nothin'...but wantin' for somethin'
But mama made everything right
Inside her protection he learned of rejection
By a world that was not quite his own
He took his reward in a double-edged sword
Now the poor boy is always alone
He built himself a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
His world is like a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
Now off on a new day...alone in her own way
A young girl waits by the phone
Longin' for daddy...she's missin' him badly
She knows that he's not comin' home
So down by the levee...her heart weighin' heavy
She knows that she's got to break free
She falls when she sees him...she knows how to please him
They can't see the woods for the trees
She built herself a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
She's sittin' on a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
You gotta have faith late into the night
If there's another day...try to make it right
Find another way...shine another light
So now they're both older...their world growin' colder
And nothin' appears as it seemed
They look to their future...and the wounds that they nurture
And try to hold on to their dreams
This terrible twosome have really been through some
Scenes that they both know by heart
Mem'ries that jail them...support that has failed them
And they laugh but it tears them apart
We're sittin' on a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
This world is like a time-bomb
A walking, talking time-bomb
It's about to explode under me
The world is like a time-bomb
A ticking, talking time-bomb
We're sittin' on a time-bomb and it's about to explode
I see the enemy...and he looks like me
I see the enemy...and he looks like me
Looks a lot like you--looks a lot like me
Looks a lot like you--looks a lot like me
Stranger To Myself Lyrics – Billy Squier
Stranger, stranger...
I...don't know where I'm goin'
But what I'm leavin' behind...I already know
Run...the streets have no ending
But what I'm hopin' to find...I just can't ignore
I live to be strong...I want to be king
But I act so unwise--look how foolish I've been
When time after time...I try to be me
But I look down inside--it's the stranger I see
Stranger, stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Never thought I'd ever cry
Never thought we'd ever be denied
Stranger to myself...
Why...are my thoughts so uncertain
Will I ever unwind...this damage I've done
Love--It's a fight--it's your life--it's not over
Can you look at me now...and show me I'm wrong
For once in my life...I want to be good
But I'm playin' the bad boy...much more than I should
When time after time...I try to explain
Those voices inside...they're callin' out again
Stranger, stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Who'd have thought we'd ever hide
Who'd have thought we'd ever be denied
Now don't ask me why...I don't really know
But sure as I'm breathin' I've got to let it go
The eyes of a man...see the world of a child
The door it lies open--won't you step inside and see the
Stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Who's to fall if you won't try
Who's to fall if you won't try...you won't try...you don't wanna try
Stranger to myself
I...don't know where I'm goin'
But what I'm leavin' behind...I already know
Run...the streets have no ending
But what I'm hopin' to find...I just can't ignore
I live to be strong...I want to be king
But I act so unwise--look how foolish I've been
When time after time...I try to be me
But I look down inside--it's the stranger I see
Stranger, stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Never thought I'd ever cry
Never thought we'd ever be denied
Stranger to myself...
Why...are my thoughts so uncertain
Will I ever unwind...this damage I've done
Love--It's a fight--it's your life--it's not over
Can you look at me now...and show me I'm wrong
For once in my life...I want to be good
But I'm playin' the bad boy...much more than I should
When time after time...I try to explain
Those voices inside...they're callin' out again
Stranger, stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Who'd have thought we'd ever hide
Who'd have thought we'd ever be denied
Now don't ask me why...I don't really know
But sure as I'm breathin' I've got to let it go
The eyes of a man...see the world of a child
The door it lies open--won't you step inside and see the
Stranger...stranger to myself
I was born on the other side of life
I'm just a stranger...stranger to myself
Who's to fall if you won't try
Who's to fall if you won't try...you won't try...you don't wanna try
Stranger to myself
The Girl's All Right Lyrics – Billy Squier
Got myself a woman...or I should say I try
To keep the faith 'fore it gets too late
Hold her down when she wants to fly
Always tryin' to tell me...how it ought to be
And if I treat her right then she won't be the end of me
I don't know why...
She cast my life in shame
But everytime she walk I seem to fall down on my honor
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...steers me when I roll
Hey!...the girl's all right
What's she tryin' to say
Does she ever hear me at all
Everyday there's somethin' that she wants
Tells me things that I can't recall
Nails me down--she's a hammer
Can't see no way out
Of all the ways you can run these days--you can't out-run the mouth
I don't know why
At times she can go on
But if by chance we meet I know
With her it won't be wrong
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...scares me, then I know
Hey!...the girl's all right
Sometimes I fail to notice...sometimes I play too rough
But when I feel I'm losin' her
Well then I've had enough
Knows my limitations...and she always calls my bluff
I take back what I said tonight
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...scares me, then I know
Hey!...the girl's all right
To keep the faith 'fore it gets too late
Hold her down when she wants to fly
Always tryin' to tell me...how it ought to be
And if I treat her right then she won't be the end of me
I don't know why...
She cast my life in shame
But everytime she walk I seem to fall down on my honor
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...steers me when I roll
Hey!...the girl's all right
What's she tryin' to say
Does she ever hear me at all
Everyday there's somethin' that she wants
Tells me things that I can't recall
Nails me down--she's a hammer
Can't see no way out
Of all the ways you can run these days--you can't out-run the mouth
I don't know why
At times she can go on
But if by chance we meet I know
With her it won't be wrong
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...scares me, then I know
Hey!...the girl's all right
Sometimes I fail to notice...sometimes I play too rough
But when I feel I'm losin' her
Well then I've had enough
Knows my limitations...and she always calls my bluff
I take back what I said tonight
She's got rhythm...rocks me to my soul
Hey!...the girl's all right
She's got rhythm...scares me, then I know
Hey!...the girl's all right
Break Down Lyrics – Billy Squier
I found your note this mornin'...
I didn't want to know
I locked the doors around me...
And tried to let it go
But I think back to yesterday...
To when I had a home
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
I wish it could be different...
And we hadn't gone so far
And I could show my weakness...
Then you wouldn't be so hard
Every time you walk away...
Now I fall down and I crawl
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...I believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...I believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
I'm scared to let you hold me...
I'm scared to let you go
I'm scared that you might know me...
In a way I'd never know
Every night I steal away...
But comin' back's so hard
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...hear me, I'm callin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Right down
I didn't want to know
I locked the doors around me...
And tried to let it go
But I think back to yesterday...
To when I had a home
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
I wish it could be different...
And we hadn't gone so far
And I could show my weakness...
Then you wouldn't be so hard
Every time you walk away...
Now I fall down and I crawl
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...I believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...I believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
I'm scared to let you hold me...
I'm scared to let you go
I'm scared that you might know me...
In a way I'd never know
Every night I steal away...
But comin' back's so hard
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Oh I...oh-oh I...break down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...believe I'm fallin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Catch me, I'm fallin'...hear me, I'm callin'
Catch me, I'm fallin'...right down
Right down
Not A Color Lyrics – Billy Squier
Hey brother the sky is fallin'
Hey brother it all comes down
Soul-searchin' amongst the ashes
There must be some way out of this old town
Sin-sister don't curse your neighbor
No tellin' (when) she might be you
Sin-sister you're not the only
Lonely girl who's left with nothin' to lose
Saw my future in yesterday
Someone told me it won't be long
Turned my future in yesterday
Think it's time that we move on
Love's not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...what would ya do if I were you would ya do it
Hey brother your streets are burnin'
Loose talkin' and the work's all gone
Say brother we best be learnin'
Don't make it right doin' somebody wrong
Soul sister I feel your sadness
Soul sister it hurts me too
Soul sister I can't stop thinkin'
We got to make some peace between me and you
Heaven knows--not an easy thing
It's not somethin' we laugh about
Heaven knows--not an easy thing
Take my hand got to hold on
Love's not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...what would ya do if I were you would ya do it
Not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...
Open your eyes to the sky and the mountains
Learn how to fly--I can take you anywhere
Lift your voice through the sounds of silence
Yea...yea...yea
Not a color...does it matter to you
Not a color...does it matter to you
Hey brother it all comes down
Soul-searchin' amongst the ashes
There must be some way out of this old town
Sin-sister don't curse your neighbor
No tellin' (when) she might be you
Sin-sister you're not the only
Lonely girl who's left with nothin' to lose
Saw my future in yesterday
Someone told me it won't be long
Turned my future in yesterday
Think it's time that we move on
Love's not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...what would ya do if I were you would ya do it
Hey brother your streets are burnin'
Loose talkin' and the work's all gone
Say brother we best be learnin'
Don't make it right doin' somebody wrong
Soul sister I feel your sadness
Soul sister it hurts me too
Soul sister I can't stop thinkin'
We got to make some peace between me and you
Heaven knows--not an easy thing
It's not somethin' we laugh about
Heaven knows--not an easy thing
Take my hand got to hold on
Love's not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...what would ya do if I were you would ya do it
Not a color...what does it matter to you
Love's not a color...
Open your eyes to the sky and the mountains
Learn how to fly--I can take you anywhere
Lift your voice through the sounds of silence
Yea...yea...yea
Not a color...does it matter to you
Not a color...does it matter to you
Mind Machine Lyrics – Billy Squier
I saw you for the first time yesterday
You looked at me but somethin' wasn't right
A face I thought I'd come to know by heart
Now hidden by a mask with no reveal
Just when I thought I knew you
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...there's just your mind-machine
You say that you got feelin's just like me
You prove it as you throw me out the door
I'm reelin' from your sensitivity
Is this the shape of better things to come
I'm frightened for the future
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you broke my mind-machine
Inside your world it's cold and blue as ice
Where no one speaks and no one need reply
To questions that I've asked a thousand times
No answer to the riddles that you keep
It must be hard to be you
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you broke my mind-machine
You looked at me but somethin' wasn't right
A face I thought I'd come to know by heart
Now hidden by a mask with no reveal
Just when I thought I knew you
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...there's just your mind-machine
You say that you got feelin's just like me
You prove it as you throw me out the door
I'm reelin' from your sensitivity
Is this the shape of better things to come
I'm frightened for the future
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you broke my mind-machine
Inside your world it's cold and blue as ice
Where no one speaks and no one need reply
To questions that I've asked a thousand times
No answer to the riddles that you keep
It must be hard to be you
I can feel no pulse inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you stripped my senses clean
I can feel no pulse...inside your mind-machine
I can feel no pulse...you broke my mind-machine
Shocked Straight Lyrics – Billy Squier
And so the knife comes down...another curtain falls
And no one hears the sound...and no one takes the call
From me and my anxiety...locked up in these four walls
I come to you now I'm alone...with my defenses down
I tell you everything I need...I get down on the ground
I always know that when I go...that I'll be back again
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
If I could listen to my mind...and keep the world outside my door...
But time has opened up my eyes and shown me somethin' more
Now all I want is to be free...and get up off the floor
Why can't you look into my heart...
Why can't you ever let me know
You're always takin' me apart...you're never lettin' go
There's always somethin' on your mind...
This ain't reality
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
I know it's gonna take some time...for me to straighten out my head
To say what's on my mind...to hear those words I said
And while I'm tryin' to learn to feel...
You keep on tellin' me...
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
Shocked straight...
Shocked straight...
Shocked straight...when you gonna let me in
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
And no one hears the sound...and no one takes the call
From me and my anxiety...locked up in these four walls
I come to you now I'm alone...with my defenses down
I tell you everything I need...I get down on the ground
I always know that when I go...that I'll be back again
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
If I could listen to my mind...and keep the world outside my door...
But time has opened up my eyes and shown me somethin' more
Now all I want is to be free...and get up off the floor
Why can't you look into my heart...
Why can't you ever let me know
You're always takin' me apart...you're never lettin' go
There's always somethin' on your mind...
This ain't reality
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
I know it's gonna take some time...for me to straighten out my head
To say what's on my mind...to hear those words I said
And while I'm tryin' to learn to feel...
You keep on tellin' me...
Shocked straight--doctor can you get my medicine
Shocked straight--doctor can't you see the shape I'm in
Shocked straight--doctor when you gonna let me in
Shocked straight...
Shocked straight...
Shocked straight...when you gonna let me in
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
Why you be so hard
Young At Heart Lyrics – Billy Squier
So you're out to change the world
You can do it none too fast
You don't want to see your future
Wash away into the past
Now a change is gonna come...
Say it's written on the streets
But there's a monkey on your back
...Try to put him on a shelf
And you try to find in others
What you hide inside yourself
And you worry 'bout the war
And you try to understand
But forget about tomorrow
When you're playin' in the band
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
Now you've been around the world
Seen the shape of things to come
You begin to feel the damage
From the crazy things we've done
Now the lines are overdrawn
...See 'em bleedin' down your face
And there's a sore and scary monster...
She's-a comin' after you
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young at heart...yea
Now you're weary from the war
But it's time to start again
And you don't know what you're fightin' for
But you'll fight until the end
Now forget about the future
Don'tcha try to understand
There's no need to fear tomorrow
Just keep playin' in the band
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young...stay young
Stay young at heart
You can do it none too fast
You don't want to see your future
Wash away into the past
Now a change is gonna come...
Say it's written on the streets
But there's a monkey on your back
...Try to put him on a shelf
And you try to find in others
What you hide inside yourself
And you worry 'bout the war
And you try to understand
But forget about tomorrow
When you're playin' in the band
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
Now you've been around the world
Seen the shape of things to come
You begin to feel the damage
From the crazy things we've done
Now the lines are overdrawn
...See 'em bleedin' down your face
And there's a sore and scary monster...
She's-a comin' after you
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young at heart...yea
Now you're weary from the war
But it's time to start again
And you don't know what you're fightin' for
But you'll fight until the end
Now forget about the future
Don'tcha try to understand
There's no need to fear tomorrow
Just keep playin' in the band
Stay young at heart
Stay young at heart
You can't be too wise
So open your eyes
Stay young...stay young
Stay young at heart
She Goes Down Lyrics – Billy Squier
She goes down
She...walks into your life so effortlessly
Makes you swallow...she go down
She make you look--she's trouble boy, oh yea
She'll take your life into her hands, oh yea
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gives it up
She...laughs at all the things you pretend to be
You're a gone boy...she's the one
She got the look--she's soul attraction
She'll lead you out across the line
She got the love that comes in colors
She got the touch that's hard to find
She wrote the book--spells trouble boy, oh yea
Run for your life--she'll make your plans, oh yea
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never give it up
Cause she makes you...she go down
Say she'll take you ...she go down
She acts out all your dreams--she'll be your fantasy
You're a schoolboy in her arms and she'll teach you
She got the love that comes in colors
She got a touch that's hard to find
She got the gun--she's got the power
She'll shoot it up do you dare to try
She makes you...she go down
And she'll break you...stick around
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never let you up
And she'll take you...she goes down
And she'll make you...she goes down
She...walks into your life so effortlessly
Makes you swallow...she go down
She make you look--she's trouble boy, oh yea
She'll take your life into her hands, oh yea
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gives it up
She...laughs at all the things you pretend to be
You're a gone boy...she's the one
She got the look--she's soul attraction
She'll lead you out across the line
She got the love that comes in colors
She got the touch that's hard to find
She wrote the book--spells trouble boy, oh yea
Run for your life--she'll make your plans, oh yea
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never give it up
Cause she makes you...she go down
Say she'll take you ...she go down
She acts out all your dreams--she'll be your fantasy
You're a schoolboy in her arms and she'll teach you
She got the love that comes in colors
She got a touch that's hard to find
She got the gun--she's got the power
She'll shoot it up do you dare to try
She makes you...she go down
And she'll break you...stick around
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she never gets enough
She goes down--she'll never let you up
And she'll take you...she goes down
And she'll make you...she goes down
Lover Lyrics – Billy Squier
I was green in my younger days
Full of plans but not much knowin'
Tried my hand at the game of love
But I was so naive
From the shelter of mama's wings
Learned to fly but I was broken
By a woman of 25
When I was just 19
Didn't know where to find myself
The rules they were not so simple
Makes no sense tryin' to face this world
'Til you're old enough to fight
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
I was hungry in '81
For a time I thought I'd found her
Found myself on the road again
Freezin' from the cold
Fortune found me in '82
With a girl from way down under
She seemed like the natural thing
I thought I knew for sure
Tried to hold her--I could not see
Past her eyes was a spell unbroken
Battered visions and frozen dreams
That would never see the light...now you're my
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
It's a long road to salvation
People say nothin' lasts forever
But when it comes to the bottom line
When I make it I'll see you there...see you there
Once in a lifetime...
Now we're lookin' on better times
It seems like a miracle
But I'll never forget those days
I'm ready now to fight...for you my
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Once in a lifetime...
Full of plans but not much knowin'
Tried my hand at the game of love
But I was so naive
From the shelter of mama's wings
Learned to fly but I was broken
By a woman of 25
When I was just 19
Didn't know where to find myself
The rules they were not so simple
Makes no sense tryin' to face this world
'Til you're old enough to fight
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
I was hungry in '81
For a time I thought I'd found her
Found myself on the road again
Freezin' from the cold
Fortune found me in '82
With a girl from way down under
She seemed like the natural thing
I thought I knew for sure
Tried to hold her--I could not see
Past her eyes was a spell unbroken
Battered visions and frozen dreams
That would never see the light...now you're my
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
It's a long road to salvation
People say nothin' lasts forever
But when it comes to the bottom line
When I make it I'll see you there...see you there
Once in a lifetime...
Now we're lookin' on better times
It seems like a miracle
But I'll never forget those days
I'm ready now to fight...for you my
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Lover...someone told me it comes once-in-a-lifetime
Lover...never thought that I would see the light
Lover...you're the reason I'll be home tonite
Once in a lifetime...
Hollywood Lyrics – Billy Squier
Heaven, everything you wanted
You know what you came for
Tell me what you got right now
Ain't it funny, they all come for money
From Maine to Arizona
And a star out on the Walk of Fame
Do you like it, go and shout it
Play it harder, never doubt it
Now in a world of constant change
Nothin' stays the same
They'll run you outa here, that's Hollywood
And though you think you'll never change
You're not quite the same
It all seems so sincere, in Hollywood
Winnin', winnin' makes you over
The glory days roll by you
You're leavin' all the clouds behind
And the losers don't have much to offer
But they can drag you under
As fast as you can draw the line
And though you're really not to blame
You fall into your fame
The flames are oh so near, in Hollywood
And when you think you know their game
Somethin' quite so strange
No one knows you're here, in Hollywood
So you're dancin' on the dotted line
They got you workin' workin' overtime
It's a shame, shame, shame
You can't fight it, don't deny it
You can't hide it
The way you do the things you do
They say that some things never change
The plot remains the same
No one wins out here, in Hollywood
And though you think you're not to blame
You fall into your fame
Flames are oh so near, in Hollywood
And with the real world out of range
Can you make the change
And walk on outa here, that's Hollywood
You know what you came for
Tell me what you got right now
Ain't it funny, they all come for money
From Maine to Arizona
And a star out on the Walk of Fame
Do you like it, go and shout it
Play it harder, never doubt it
Now in a world of constant change
Nothin' stays the same
They'll run you outa here, that's Hollywood
And though you think you'll never change
You're not quite the same
It all seems so sincere, in Hollywood
Winnin', winnin' makes you over
The glory days roll by you
You're leavin' all the clouds behind
And the losers don't have much to offer
But they can drag you under
As fast as you can draw the line
And though you're really not to blame
You fall into your fame
The flames are oh so near, in Hollywood
And when you think you know their game
Somethin' quite so strange
No one knows you're here, in Hollywood
So you're dancin' on the dotted line
They got you workin' workin' overtime
It's a shame, shame, shame
You can't fight it, don't deny it
You can't hide it
The way you do the things you do
They say that some things never change
The plot remains the same
No one wins out here, in Hollywood
And though you think you're not to blame
You fall into your fame
Flames are oh so near, in Hollywood
And with the real world out of range
Can you make the change
And walk on outa here, that's Hollywood
Conscience Point Lyrics – Billy Squier
Freedom rider...though you've tried
Words are not enough for you now...
It's hard on your pride
I can't find you...though I know you
You are just a step out of line...
Come closer to me
When the lines are drawn
And no one comes to break us down
And the walls that stood between us
Tumble to the ground
It's time to find someone to run to
I've got a place in mind
It's known as conscience point
It's where the clouds roll by
They say that nothin' really matters
I'm goin' out to find
Why people come this way
And put the past behind
You know there really is a reason
Changing faces...trading places
Nothing lasts anymore...it's hard when you try
Star-crossed lovers run for cover
I don't know if it's right...but I know how I feel
When you're tired of all those things
You never said before
And although you've tried you never opened that door
It's time to find someone to run to
We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I look into your eyes
You say that nothin' really matters
If I could change your mind
If you would look my way
And leave it all behind
You'd know you really mean so much to me
When you've tired of all those things
You've never done before
And you never took the time
To fall in love before
You've got to find someone to...yea
We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I'll look into your eyes
And know that somethin' really matters
'Cause we can change our minds
And we can find our way
And leave it all behind
'Cause you really mean that much to me
Conscience point...take a walk with me
And put it all behind
We'll make some history
Words are not enough for you now...
It's hard on your pride
I can't find you...though I know you
You are just a step out of line...
Come closer to me
When the lines are drawn
And no one comes to break us down
And the walls that stood between us
Tumble to the ground
It's time to find someone to run to
I've got a place in mind
It's known as conscience point
It's where the clouds roll by
They say that nothin' really matters
I'm goin' out to find
Why people come this way
And put the past behind
You know there really is a reason
Changing faces...trading places
Nothing lasts anymore...it's hard when you try
Star-crossed lovers run for cover
I don't know if it's right...but I know how I feel
When you're tired of all those things
You never said before
And although you've tried you never opened that door
It's time to find someone to run to
We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I look into your eyes
You say that nothin' really matters
If I could change your mind
If you would look my way
And leave it all behind
You'd know you really mean so much to me
When you've tired of all those things
You've never done before
And you never took the time
To fall in love before
You've got to find someone to...yea
We'll run the roads tonite
We'll meet at conscience point
I'll look into your eyes
And know that somethin' really matters
'Cause we can change our minds
And we can find our way
And leave it all behind
'Cause you really mean that much to me
Conscience point...take a walk with me
And put it all behind
We'll make some history
Nerves On Ice Lyrics – Billy Squier
You don't need the papers to read between the lines
And you don't need the grapevine to say what's on your mind
Hangin' on the corner in the opera of the street
Eyes of imitation on everyone you meet
Dance to the music--sing to my song
Come to the party--and bring your friends along, listen
Roll over...get down
Gonna make you...right now
So heavy...so nice
We'll put your...nerves on ice
I been to the banker and I been to see the queen
Six of seven wonders have I made out of my dreams
I could be a junkie--I could be like you
We could be together...then what would we do
Life for the takin' is just outside your door
Time is the one thing that no one can afford
LISTEN...
Roll over...right now
Gonna make you...get down
So heavy...s'all right
We'll put your nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
Only the strong survive...
And no one here gets out alive
Call for the doctor--you can call out for a priest
But you can't take it with you when they're taggin' your disease
There're no easy lessons--and there're no guarantees
But you can go the distance be what you want to be
Stand where you're able...leave with your pride
Come to the table and throw down for your side, listen
Roll over...get down
You're gonna like it...and how
So heavy...so right
We'll put your nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
...Don't think twice
...Nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them leave you on the edge of town
...Don't think twice
...Nerves on ice
And you don't need the grapevine to say what's on your mind
Hangin' on the corner in the opera of the street
Eyes of imitation on everyone you meet
Dance to the music--sing to my song
Come to the party--and bring your friends along, listen
Roll over...get down
Gonna make you...right now
So heavy...so nice
We'll put your...nerves on ice
I been to the banker and I been to see the queen
Six of seven wonders have I made out of my dreams
I could be a junkie--I could be like you
We could be together...then what would we do
Life for the takin' is just outside your door
Time is the one thing that no one can afford
LISTEN...
Roll over...right now
Gonna make you...get down
So heavy...s'all right
We'll put your nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
Only the strong survive...
And no one here gets out alive
Call for the doctor--you can call out for a priest
But you can't take it with you when they're taggin' your disease
There're no easy lessons--and there're no guarantees
But you can go the distance be what you want to be
Stand where you're able...leave with your pride
Come to the table and throw down for your side, listen
Roll over...get down
You're gonna like it...and how
So heavy...so right
We'll put your nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them turn you upside down
...Don't think twice
...Nerves on ice
Don't let them bring you down
Don't let them leave you on the edge of town
...Don't think twice
...Nerves on ice
Hands Of Seduction Lyrics – Billy Squier
LOVE...it's that one big step you take
EYES...watchin' every move you make
When the fear lifts you up...you won't back down
...Be careful what you say
Beware of the dark...they'll steal your heart away
It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...So illogical...
Hands of seduction...hands of seduction
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime
...Hands of seduction
Crimes of the heart are hard to take
Lies can't defend your first mistake
When you're vulnerable...it's improbable
You can face your world--make it all work out
...You're so vulnerable...
Hands of seduction...creepy fingers through your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction
It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...It's illogical
Hands of seduction...know the secrets in your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction...
So you say you owe the sands of time
If you don't look now your life won't lie
Jack and Jill conquered the hill...
But even still they had to pay the bill
For their father's sins
Like a poor boy...(say) you just can't win
In the hands of the devil there's double trouble
You got it comin'...no use in runnin'
Said I've always known there's a price you pay...
Like when I see you babe
I wanna take you all the way...all the way...
To a place you've never known
Beyond your heart...beyond a home...
Way beyond your shame..
Your hands seduce me
EYES...watchin' every move you make
When the fear lifts you up...you won't back down
...Be careful what you say
Beware of the dark...they'll steal your heart away
It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...So illogical...
Hands of seduction...hands of seduction
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime
...Hands of seduction
Crimes of the heart are hard to take
Lies can't defend your first mistake
When you're vulnerable...it's improbable
You can face your world--make it all work out
...You're so vulnerable...
Hands of seduction...creepy fingers through your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction
It's illogical...psychological...
It can change your world--make it all work out
...It's illogical
Hands of seduction...know the secrets in your mind
Hands of seduction...
Hands of seduction...workin' workin' overtime...
Hands of seduction...
So you say you owe the sands of time
If you don't look now your life won't lie
Jack and Jill conquered the hill...
But even still they had to pay the bill
For their father's sins
Like a poor boy...(say) you just can't win
In the hands of the devil there's double trouble
You got it comin'...no use in runnin'
Said I've always known there's a price you pay...
Like when I see you babe
I wanna take you all the way...all the way...
To a place you've never known
Beyond your heart...beyond a home...
Way beyond your shame..
Your hands seduce me
Facts Of Life Lyrics – Billy Squier
These are the golden years
When people get what they want
And you can be one of them
'Cause you're old enough to burn
So you earn your star--you run from the pack
Sell the clothes from off of your back
And you'll go far--you'll never look back
Your dreams can never die
Welcome to the facts of life
Life on the edge of town...
No one could get near you
But one day you call to them
When they find you where it hurts
You can fall so far you never come up
All you've got is never enough
And just one word can make it so tough
Your dreams were not so wise...
You're runnin' through the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
The first time I saw you
You were untouchable
You walked on the poet's heels
No one could deny you
Now you're lookin' for better things
Someone to get close to
A song everybody knows
...When you find out what it's worth...
And you come so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--they roll off your back
They make it hard--you like it like that
Your dreams will never die
When you go so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--you throw 'em right back
They play so hard--you like it like that
Our dreams become our lives
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin'...
No more runnin'...
No more runnin' from the facts of life
When people get what they want
And you can be one of them
'Cause you're old enough to burn
So you earn your star--you run from the pack
Sell the clothes from off of your back
And you'll go far--you'll never look back
Your dreams can never die
Welcome to the facts of life
Life on the edge of town...
No one could get near you
But one day you call to them
When they find you where it hurts
You can fall so far you never come up
All you've got is never enough
And just one word can make it so tough
Your dreams were not so wise...
You're runnin' through the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
Oh you're runnin' from the facts of life
The first time I saw you
You were untouchable
You walked on the poet's heels
No one could deny you
Now you're lookin' for better things
Someone to get close to
A song everybody knows
...When you find out what it's worth...
And you come so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--they roll off your back
They make it hard--you like it like that
Your dreams will never die
When you go so far you'll never turn back
The stones they throw--you throw 'em right back
They play so hard--you like it like that
Our dreams become our lives
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin' from the facts of life
No more runnin'...
No more runnin'...
No more runnin' from the facts of life
(L.O.V.E.) Four Letter Word Lyrics – Billy Squier
L-O- whaddo I know
V-E- she's not comin' back to me
L-O I can't let go
V-E- tell ya what that girl don't mean to me
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
Once there were schoolyards with children at play
Once there was England, and one sunny day
One kinda woman for one kinda man
How could I know I was not in her plans
Say love, say love
When I was soarin' you urged me to fly
When I was hungry you fed me your lines
Led me to water, you sang me your song
One day when I woke up I found you were gone
Say love, say love
Say love, say love
Nobody told me, love is just a four letter word
L is for losin' the love that you crave
And O is when it's over and your heart can't explain
V is for the victim, the victim of the crime and
E is every morning when you break down on time
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L-O- I can't let go
V-E- friends all say just let it be
L-O- oo-oo
V-E-
Forget your illusions, forget what they say
'Cause all your dreams of happiness have just blown away
Once in a lifetime your spirit will fly
That's what she told me 'fore she told me goodbye
Love, say love
Love, say love
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L is for losers when fortune turns blue
And O is overcomin' what you know to be true
V is for the vengeance that's left out in the rain and
E is each and every night you crumble in pain
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
So you see my friend
I say "Stop, don't say it"
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L-O- whaddo I know
V-E- she's not comin' back to me
L-O- I can't let go
V-E- tell ya what that girl don't mean to me
We're just the victims of the powers that be
V-E- she's not comin' back to me
L-O I can't let go
V-E- tell ya what that girl don't mean to me
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
Once there were schoolyards with children at play
Once there was England, and one sunny day
One kinda woman for one kinda man
How could I know I was not in her plans
Say love, say love
When I was soarin' you urged me to fly
When I was hungry you fed me your lines
Led me to water, you sang me your song
One day when I woke up I found you were gone
Say love, say love
Say love, say love
Nobody told me, love is just a four letter word
L is for losin' the love that you crave
And O is when it's over and your heart can't explain
V is for the victim, the victim of the crime and
E is every morning when you break down on time
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L-O- I can't let go
V-E- friends all say just let it be
L-O- oo-oo
V-E-
Forget your illusions, forget what they say
'Cause all your dreams of happiness have just blown away
Once in a lifetime your spirit will fly
That's what she told me 'fore she told me goodbye
Love, say love
Love, say love
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L is for losers when fortune turns blue
And O is overcomin' what you know to be true
V is for the vengeance that's left out in the rain and
E is each and every night you crumble in pain
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
So you see my friend
I say "Stop, don't say it"
So you see my friend, love is just a four letter word
L-O- whaddo I know
V-E- she's not comin' back to me
L-O- I can't let go
V-E- tell ya what that girl don't mean to me
We're just the victims of the powers that be
Strange Fire Lyrics – Billy Squier
What's that sound...this poundin' in my head
The beat's so loud...got me tossin' in my bed
I been avoidin' it for too long
I can love 'em and leave 'em...
Then I can't go wrong
But that kinda love don't get you too far
...Leaves you out by back door
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
What's that sound...this ringin' in my ears
The beat keeps poundin' (turn it up)
Now my time is drawin' near
Gotta get on with this emotion
Got my back to the wall...
Your devotion makes me...
Cry like a baby...and now I can't let go
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire
I been watchin' you...
I found out where you sleep...
I hear the names you call...
And the company you keep...
It's an endless fight...
For an endless love...
Now I'm reachin' down inside...
Gonna find out what I want
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire...
Burn me baby
It's a strange strange fire...
The beat's so loud...got me tossin' in my bed
I been avoidin' it for too long
I can love 'em and leave 'em...
Then I can't go wrong
But that kinda love don't get you too far
...Leaves you out by back door
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
What's that sound...this ringin' in my ears
The beat keeps poundin' (turn it up)
Now my time is drawin' near
Gotta get on with this emotion
Got my back to the wall...
Your devotion makes me...
Cry like a baby...and now I can't let go
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire
I been watchin' you...
I found out where you sleep...
I hear the names you call...
And the company you keep...
It's an endless fight...
For an endless love...
Now I'm reachin' down inside...
Gonna find out what I want
It's a strange strange fire...
Burns me when I'm touchin' you
It's a strange strange fire...
It's a strange strange fire...
Standin' on the edge of...
Such a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire
It's a strange strange fire...
Burn me baby
It's a strange strange fire...
Alone In Your Dreams (Don't Say Goodbye) Lyrics – Billy Squier
I saw you last night...alone in your dreams
You were so peaceful there...or that's how it seemed
But something is wrong...you feel it inside
No one can reach you there...but still you can't hide
'Cause dreams never lie
You can't if you try
It's not often easy to wake up...sometimes
Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us
A shot in the dark...like ships in the night
So we're both older now...well that's all right
'Cause visions live on where memories have died
We've walked that road before...we'll get there this time
Now I know you tried
You tell me that you've had enough
You think it might be easier to just give up
Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...lean on my shoulder
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us
Tell ya baby...I can't stop thinkin'
'Bout all those times you walked on out my door
Now I don't want you...say I don't need it
But I'll never--no never...let you go
Don't say good-bye...and don't look back
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't look back...and don't say why
Don't turn back...keep dreamin' for us
Don't don't oh yea
Don't don't --say why
Keep on dreamin'
Keep dreamin' for us
You were so peaceful there...or that's how it seemed
But something is wrong...you feel it inside
No one can reach you there...but still you can't hide
'Cause dreams never lie
You can't if you try
It's not often easy to wake up...sometimes
Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us
A shot in the dark...like ships in the night
So we're both older now...well that's all right
'Cause visions live on where memories have died
We've walked that road before...we'll get there this time
Now I know you tried
You tell me that you've had enough
You think it might be easier to just give up
Don't say good-bye...don't say it's over
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't say good-bye...lean on my shoulder
Don't say good-bye...keep dreamin' for us
Tell ya baby...I can't stop thinkin'
'Bout all those times you walked on out my door
Now I don't want you...say I don't need it
But I'll never--no never...let you go
Don't say good-bye...and don't look back
Don't say good-bye to the dreams of our love
Don't look back...and don't say why
Don't turn back...keep dreamin' for us
Don't don't oh yea
Don't don't --say why
Keep on dreamin'
Keep dreamin' for us
Rock Out / Punch Somebody Lyrics – Billy Squier
Say 'hey...everybody rock out
Wind me up--I might punch somebody
Rock...rock out
Switch me off--I might hurt someone
Rock...rock out
Turn me on--I wanna love somebody
Rock...rock out
Lead me on--I'll break into your life
You come 'round, waltzin' into my life
Think that I'm your fool and I need ya
Fill my head with your stolen advice
Now ya don't play cool--how I read ya
Now you're tumblin' baby--through a violent scene
Can ya feel me comin'--you won't catch me
Rock...rock out
Wind me up--I might punch somebody
Rock...rock out
Switch me off--I might hurt someone
Rock...rock out
Turn me on--I wanna touch somebody
Rock...rock out
Lead me on--I'll break into your life
I don't care how ya do me this time
Now you've gone too far...I don't need ya
Years ago you could keep me in line
Now I'm not your star
It's a split-screen baby--are you wrong or right
Do ya run for cover when they turn out the lights
Through the sound and fury...does it feel like love
Are ya true now
Darlin'...fist in glove pla
Wind me up--I might punch somebody
Rock...rock out
Switch me off--I might hurt someone
Rock...rock out
Turn me on--I wanna love somebody
Rock...rock out
Lead me on--I'll break into your life
You come 'round, waltzin' into my life
Think that I'm your fool and I need ya
Fill my head with your stolen advice
Now ya don't play cool--how I read ya
Now you're tumblin' baby--through a violent scene
Can ya feel me comin'--you won't catch me
Rock...rock out
Wind me up--I might punch somebody
Rock...rock out
Switch me off--I might hurt someone
Rock...rock out
Turn me on--I wanna touch somebody
Rock...rock out
Lead me on--I'll break into your life
I don't care how ya do me this time
Now you've gone too far...I don't need ya
Years ago you could keep me in line
Now I'm not your star
It's a split-screen baby--are you wrong or right
Do ya run for cover when they turn out the lights
Through the sound and fury...does it feel like love
Are ya true now
Darlin'...fist in glove pla
Stronger Lyrics – Billy Squier
I will live for you--I want you to believe in me
Cause I believe in you--I know how strong the fire can be
I been searchin' all my life
To find a cause worth fightin' for
When you came into my life
This feelin' cuts right through
I feel it gettin' stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
I'll be there for you--no matter what the odds will be
When I reach out for you--I know that you'll be there for me
When I look upon my life
I see the ground I walked before
Tears have fallen like the rain
Life changes we go through
They make us even stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this...baby, baby
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
And if we live a thousand lifetimes
They could never tear us apart
Our dream can last forever
I feel the beat in my heart
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
I'll be there for you--you'll be there for me
'Stronger' is the word and I know we'll be
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
Cause I believe in you--I know how strong the fire can be
I been searchin' all my life
To find a cause worth fightin' for
When you came into my life
This feelin' cuts right through
I feel it gettin' stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
I'll be there for you--no matter what the odds will be
When I reach out for you--I know that you'll be there for me
When I look upon my life
I see the ground I walked before
Tears have fallen like the rain
Life changes we go through
They make us even stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this...baby, baby
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
And if we live a thousand lifetimes
They could never tear us apart
Our dream can last forever
I feel the beat in my heart
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
I'll be there for you--you'll be there for me
'Stronger' is the word and I know we'll be
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
Don't Say You Love Me Lyrics – Billy Squier
You can't get up
You can't get down
You can't sit still
You never settle down
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
You love runs hot
Your love runs cold
You can't get loose
Until you get control
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
Don't say you love me
Just say 'all right'
You're scared to win
You're scared to lose
You're scared to live
With the life you choose
Don't say you love me
Just say
You can't say 'yes'
You can't say 'no'
Your mind's made up
You don't know where to go
Don't say you love me
Whatcha say?
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
I can see you comin' round again
I can feel you but I can't say when
I will be there in your now and then
You can't get down
You can't sit still
You never settle down
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
You love runs hot
Your love runs cold
You can't get loose
Until you get control
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
Don't say you love me
Just say 'all right'
You're scared to win
You're scared to lose
You're scared to live
With the life you choose
Don't say you love me
Just say
You can't say 'yes'
You can't say 'no'
Your mind's made up
You don't know where to go
Don't say you love me
Whatcha say?
Don't say you love me
Just say 'huh'!
I can see you comin' round again
I can feel you but I can't say when
I will be there in your now and then
Don't Let Me Go Lyrics – Billy Squier
Over and over--wanderin' through the years
Life is a diamond--love is a trail of tears
Sometimes I want you--sometimes I want to fly
I know when I find you
No one can stop me now--break you
Don't let me go--Don't let me
Watchin' the seasons--can't let you pass me by
Turnin' the pages--why do we have to lie
You are the reason--yours are the final eyes
And when I hold you
No one can touch me now--break-through
Don't let me go--Don't let me
Never wanna say goodbye--never wanna make you cry
Never wanna see you go
Now every time I close my eyes
You're the one who makes me realize
Don't let me go
Life is a diamond--love is a trail of tears
Sometimes I want you--sometimes I want to fly
I know when I find you
No one can stop me now--break you
Don't let me go--Don't let me
Watchin' the seasons--can't let you pass me by
Turnin' the pages--why do we have to lie
You are the reason--yours are the final eyes
And when I hold you
No one can touch me now--break-through
Don't let me go--Don't let me
Never wanna say goodbye--never wanna make you cry
Never wanna see you go
Now every time I close my eyes
You're the one who makes me realize
Don't let me go
Tied Up Lyrics – Billy Squier
In the heart of the night you come on like fire
In the light of dawn leave me cold and tired
When you think of love
Tell me what you see
And when you dream, do ya dream of me
Feel the passion deep inside
It's in your blood and you just can't hide
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Try to run but you can't say stop
Hold me baby--take me higher
Take a chance--set your world on fire
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Now the truth is out--honey can't you see
I'm tied to you and you belong to me
But when we get too close I feel you push away
Nothin' I do's gonna make you stay
Tears are clashin'--worlds collide
You won't let go and you don't know why
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Gimme fever--you burn me hot
Touch me baby--walk the wire
Tell me 'no'--then your heart's a liar
You need some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Try to run but you can't say stop
Hold me baby--take me higher
Take a chance--set your world on fire
You need some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Hold me baby--take me higher
Touch me baby--walk the wire
Roll me darlin'--light my fire
Spread your wings and love somebody
In the light of dawn leave me cold and tired
When you think of love
Tell me what you see
And when you dream, do ya dream of me
Feel the passion deep inside
It's in your blood and you just can't hide
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Try to run but you can't say stop
Hold me baby--take me higher
Take a chance--set your world on fire
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Now the truth is out--honey can't you see
I'm tied to you and you belong to me
But when we get too close I feel you push away
Nothin' I do's gonna make you stay
Tears are clashin'--worlds collide
You won't let go and you don't know why
You want some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Gimme fever--you burn me hot
Touch me baby--walk the wire
Tell me 'no'--then your heart's a liar
You need some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Try to run but you can't say stop
Hold me baby--take me higher
Take a chance--set your world on fire
You need some lovin' but your heart's tied up
Hold me baby--take me higher
Touch me baby--walk the wire
Roll me darlin'--light my fire
Spread your wings and love somebody
(I Put A) Spell On You Lyrics – Billy Squier
Find yourself in the middle of the night
With a stranger in the darkness--somethin' don't seem right
Ask yourself 'whatever does it mean?'
You feel you don't belong here--still you're drawn into the scene
Take yourself to the middle of a dream
In a foreign situation nothin's really what it seems
You're not alone--through the static in your mind
There's a long-distance lover on your night-line
From outa nowhere you meet a man--says 'the time is right'
You never knew him--you can't get to him
But when ya do--you'll see the light
I put a spell on you
I'll look you up--I'll break you down
I put a spell on you
Time goes on--like a soldier in the rain
Now you've been around the world and now you're goin' back again
Tell yourself that there's somethin' more to gain
When you step into the fire you can never be the same
I see you movin'--you can't go home and you don't know why
You look for somethin'--you feel that somethin'
Will pull ya through--now wrong or right
I put a spell on you
I watch you walk--you won't get far
I put a spell on you
It keeps you movin'--what will you do when your time is right
You take that somethin'--I'll give ya somethin'
Don'tcha know--I think you might
I put a spell on you
With a stranger in the darkness--somethin' don't seem right
Ask yourself 'whatever does it mean?'
You feel you don't belong here--still you're drawn into the scene
Take yourself to the middle of a dream
In a foreign situation nothin's really what it seems
You're not alone--through the static in your mind
There's a long-distance lover on your night-line
From outa nowhere you meet a man--says 'the time is right'
You never knew him--you can't get to him
But when ya do--you'll see the light
I put a spell on you
I'll look you up--I'll break you down
I put a spell on you
Time goes on--like a soldier in the rain
Now you've been around the world and now you're goin' back again
Tell yourself that there's somethin' more to gain
When you step into the fire you can never be the same
I see you movin'--you can't go home and you don't know why
You look for somethin'--you feel that somethin'
Will pull ya through--now wrong or right
I put a spell on you
I watch you walk--you won't get far
I put a spell on you
It keeps you movin'--what will you do when your time is right
You take that somethin'--I'll give ya somethin'
Don'tcha know--I think you might
I put a spell on you
G.O.D. Lyrics – Billy Squier
I been searchin' for so long
For a love to fill my life--soldier me on
Feel the hunger in my blood
As I walk into the fire I can't get enough
Where, oh where can I find You
I have seen You and called Your name
Walked the streets of my life in vain
Seen the idols with feet of clay
Pull me closer--push me away
Where, oh where can I find You
Where, oh where
Times have taught me to use my time
Journey's end is an endless climb
...When to follow and when to lead...
When to know just what I need
Where You gone G.O.D.
Have You gone down on me--don'tcha do
I ain't ready for no second-hand love
I'm no stranger to this loneliness
Leave me lonely--leave me lost
Leave me nothin' but myself to carry the cost
Now the only, only reason to come to You again
You gotta fight to win your freedom--lose your chains
Love's illusions ring all too clear
Cross my mind when I hold You near
Know Your pleasure--You leave me cold
Lonely nights with my thoughts untold
Where, oh where can I find You
Where, do Ya care
I don't care what the price may be
'Down' is right when You're down with me
Can You tell me--am I to blame
Sing my song to Your heart's refrain
Where Ya gone G.O.D.
Have You run out on me-don'tcha do
All You give me is second-hand love
All I wanna do is get on down with You
All I ask for and all I pray
Meet You down on the streets one day
Have You taste life from on Your knees
Hear me callin' ya 'help me, please'
For a love to fill my life--soldier me on
Feel the hunger in my blood
As I walk into the fire I can't get enough
Where, oh where can I find You
I have seen You and called Your name
Walked the streets of my life in vain
Seen the idols with feet of clay
Pull me closer--push me away
Where, oh where can I find You
Where, oh where
Times have taught me to use my time
Journey's end is an endless climb
...When to follow and when to lead...
When to know just what I need
Where You gone G.O.D.
Have You gone down on me--don'tcha do
I ain't ready for no second-hand love
I'm no stranger to this loneliness
Leave me lonely--leave me lost
Leave me nothin' but myself to carry the cost
Now the only, only reason to come to You again
You gotta fight to win your freedom--lose your chains
Love's illusions ring all too clear
Cross my mind when I hold You near
Know Your pleasure--You leave me cold
Lonely nights with my thoughts untold
Where, oh where can I find You
Where, do Ya care
I don't care what the price may be
'Down' is right when You're down with me
Can You tell me--am I to blame
Sing my song to Your heart's refrain
Where Ya gone G.O.D.
Have You run out on me-don'tcha do
All You give me is second-hand love
All I wanna do is get on down with You
All I ask for and all I pray
Meet You down on the streets one day
Have You taste life from on Your knees
Hear me callin' ya 'help me, please'
Mine Tonite Lyrics – Billy Squier
Another time, another place for you and me
Is that the way it has to be
I can see it in your eyes--I can feel it inside
This is real--now we're right back where we started
Stolen hours are all we ever know
It's so hard to let you go
And in the air that I breathe there's a chill when you leave
Don'tcha know--one day will be forever
I don't care what's wrong or right
I only know you are mine tonite
And for a while we can hold on tight
That's all I know--you are mine tonite
Simple answers we may never find
Tell your heart to give it time
Now there's a road if we dare--no one said love was fair
But one day--one day we'll be together
I don't care what's wrong or right
I only know you are mine tonite
And for a while we can hold on tight
That's all I know--you are mine tonite
Oh-oh--am I lost in this dream, I can't escape
Oh-oh--there must be some way outa here
But to live without you would be more than I can take
Is that the way it has to be
I can see it in your eyes--I can feel it inside
This is real--now we're right back where we started
Stolen hours are all we ever know
It's so hard to let you go
And in the air that I breathe there's a chill when you leave
Don'tcha know--one day will be forever
I don't care what's wrong or right
I only know you are mine tonite
And for a while we can hold on tight
That's all I know--you are mine tonite
Simple answers we may never find
Tell your heart to give it time
Now there's a road if we dare--no one said love was fair
But one day--one day we'll be together
I don't care what's wrong or right
I only know you are mine tonite
And for a while we can hold on tight
That's all I know--you are mine tonite
Oh-oh--am I lost in this dream, I can't escape
Oh-oh--there must be some way outa here
But to live without you would be more than I can take
The Work Song Lyrics – Billy Squier
You're born into life--learn to discover
They take you for life--no time to recover
Work, baby work
Roll with the mob--dance to the rhythm
Give all you got and take what you're given
Work, baby work
Hold back the pain--fight for the fever
Work for your girl--work hard to relieve her
Work, baby work
Everyday you fight with your job
Fight with your lover hold back the mob
Run for your cover
Work, baby work
Break out tonite--reach out, now don't let go
Put all your guns away
Turn out the light--reach out, now let me know
It all works out-oh yea
Life, she's a bitch--grab on to it
It ain't whatcha do, it's all how ya do it
Work, baby work
Pray to your god--never say 'never'
Run for your life if it takes you forever
Work, baby work
Don't hurry now--kick back, now take it slow
Put all your guns away
Break out tonite--tomorrow surely knows
It all works out--oh yea
Work, baby work
They take you for life--no time to recover
Work, baby work
Roll with the mob--dance to the rhythm
Give all you got and take what you're given
Work, baby work
Hold back the pain--fight for the fever
Work for your girl--work hard to relieve her
Work, baby work
Everyday you fight with your job
Fight with your lover hold back the mob
Run for your cover
Work, baby work
Break out tonite--reach out, now don't let go
Put all your guns away
Turn out the light--reach out, now let me know
It all works out-oh yea
Life, she's a bitch--grab on to it
It ain't whatcha do, it's all how ya do it
Work, baby work
Pray to your god--never say 'never'
Run for your life if it takes you forever
Work, baby work
Don't hurry now--kick back, now take it slow
Put all your guns away
Break out tonite--tomorrow surely knows
It all works out--oh yea
Work, baby work
Your Love Is My Life Lyrics – Billy Squier
Your love is my life--I live my life for your love
Only two can be right--yours are the arms that I'm dreamin' of
Though the powers that be may confuse me
I know in your heart you won't lose me
For once in my life my dream is alive
Never forgotten when I call out to you
Your love is my life--I live my life through your love
Always knew it could feel so right--yours are the arms that I'm dreamin' of
Though the powers that be may deceive me
I know in my heart you won't leave me
Our promise is made--our dream can come true
Crimes are forgotten when I call out to you
Though we're worlds apart, you're right by my side
The door it lies open--we're too hot to hide
For once in my life my feelin's are true
Time makes me certain--hear me call out to you
Your love is my life...
Only two can be right--yours are the arms that I'm dreamin' of
Though the powers that be may confuse me
I know in your heart you won't lose me
For once in my life my dream is alive
Never forgotten when I call out to you
Your love is my life--I live my life through your love
Always knew it could feel so right--yours are the arms that I'm dreamin' of
Though the powers that be may deceive me
I know in my heart you won't leave me
Our promise is made--our dream can come true
Crimes are forgotten when I call out to you
Though we're worlds apart, you're right by my side
The door it lies open--we're too hot to hide
For once in my life my feelin's are true
Time makes me certain--hear me call out to you
Your love is my life...
Shot O' Love Lyrics – Billy Squier
Ah satisfaction...when you gonna show
Dyin' for some action...dontcha wanna go
Down to the mainline...betcha gonna crawl
Dance across the table...drink until you fall
When you feel it you gotta move
When you steal it you found the groove
Take me higher still it's not enough
One more desire to get me off
Shot o' love...
Steppin' out from undercover...we'll be oilin' up the fire
Gonna blow up your street...we go down to the wire
The scent is gonna lead you blind
Never know what you're sure to find
Gets you higher still it's not enough
One more desire to get me off
Shot o' love
When you step into the engine-room
Feel the system when it's all in tune
You push the power still it's not enough
Hands on a vision--gotta hang tough baby
The music gonna set you free
Roll it over when you turn the key
Come on baby--shoot me blind
Gimme everything...everything...lemme know you're mine
Shot o' love
Dyin' for some action...dontcha wanna go
Down to the mainline...betcha gonna crawl
Dance across the table...drink until you fall
When you feel it you gotta move
When you steal it you found the groove
Take me higher still it's not enough
One more desire to get me off
Shot o' love...
Steppin' out from undercover...we'll be oilin' up the fire
Gonna blow up your street...we go down to the wire
The scent is gonna lead you blind
Never know what you're sure to find
Gets you higher still it's not enough
One more desire to get me off
Shot o' love
When you step into the engine-room
Feel the system when it's all in tune
You push the power still it's not enough
Hands on a vision--gotta hang tough baby
The music gonna set you free
Roll it over when you turn the key
Come on baby--shoot me blind
Gimme everything...everything...lemme know you're mine
Shot o' love
Love Is The Hero Lyrics – Billy Squier
There is a course in life
So all the teachers say
It calls you day and night
It takes your thoughts away
Under a frozen light
You face a long crusade
Where there's a cause you fight
Where there's a cost you pay
Find an empty heart
You feel the passion play
It's when reactions start
That you can't look away
There is no wrong or right
There's just your point of view
But when you face the light
Then it will come to you
Love is the hero
Soldier forever
Life below zero
Never say never
There is no sacrifice
There is no dead-end street
There is no sound advice
Only the watch you keep
With every step you take
Through every room of fear
With every move you make
The song will pull you near
Turn you world around
And it will come your way
Through your cold-chill nights
And in your hard-earned days
When you face the light
It may be hard to do
But when it's all too right
Then it will come to you
Love is the hero
Soldier forever
Love is the hero
You live to remember
No path is too steep
No distance too wide
No question too deep
No force can divide
You fortune you seek
The road will unwind
You're comin' to me
To search is to find
And when you start to fall
Into that frozen space
And when you reach the wall
And there's no sunny place
And when it all comes down
You make it anyhow
Anyway
Love is the hero
So all the teachers say
It calls you day and night
It takes your thoughts away
Under a frozen light
You face a long crusade
Where there's a cause you fight
Where there's a cost you pay
Find an empty heart
You feel the passion play
It's when reactions start
That you can't look away
There is no wrong or right
There's just your point of view
But when you face the light
Then it will come to you
Love is the hero
Soldier forever
Life below zero
Never say never
There is no sacrifice
There is no dead-end street
There is no sound advice
Only the watch you keep
With every step you take
Through every room of fear
With every move you make
The song will pull you near
Turn you world around
And it will come your way
Through your cold-chill nights
And in your hard-earned days
When you face the light
It may be hard to do
But when it's all too right
Then it will come to you
Love is the hero
Soldier forever
Love is the hero
You live to remember
No path is too steep
No distance too wide
No question too deep
No force can divide
You fortune you seek
The road will unwind
You're comin' to me
To search is to find
And when you start to fall
Into that frozen space
And when you reach the wall
And there's no sunny place
And when it all comes down
You make it anyhow
Anyway
Love is the hero
Lady With A Tenor Sax Lyrics – Billy Squier
I been fakin' my past...
But now I know my connection is comin' through
I put my ass on the line when you walk by...
Hey--so what's new
Don't look now she's inchin' up behind
Don't look now in the creases of your mind
Don't stop now...we're movin' much too fast
Gonna find out where you draw the line
Here she come now...she tunes so fine
There's a lady with a tenor sax
Cool baby drives a mean Cadillac
Lady with a tenor sax
You gotta meet her on her own level--don't look back
Don't look back...don't look back
Cause she's right behind you with a tenor sax
She jives, she's so bad
She's a tango with a big, big business sense
She wind you up--but could I know her better...
But if you wanna buy--get off the fence
Don't walk now...you'll slip into the past
Don't walk now...can nothin' ever last
Don't look now...the chips are gonna fall
Sooner of later you're gonna be mine
Here she come now, oh yeah yeah
She's a lady with a tenor sax
She call your number, put your face on the map
Lady with a tenor sax
She make the cool walk
She's a lady with a tenor sax
When you find what you're after there'll be no turnin' back
Lady with a tenor sax
They say she know why--I think she know, think she know, yea
Don't walk now...you'll slip into the past
Don't walk now...can nothin' ever last
Don't look now...the chips are gonna fall
Sooner or later you're gonna be mine
Here she come now, oh yeah yeah
She's a lady with a tenor sax
In a room full of precedent she's leader of the pack
Lady with a tenor sax
She know why...she know why...she know
She's a lady with a tenor sax
Soul baby cuts a groove on her back
Lady with a tenor sax...
But now I know my connection is comin' through
I put my ass on the line when you walk by...
Hey--so what's new
Don't look now she's inchin' up behind
Don't look now in the creases of your mind
Don't stop now...we're movin' much too fast
Gonna find out where you draw the line
Here she come now...she tunes so fine
There's a lady with a tenor sax
Cool baby drives a mean Cadillac
Lady with a tenor sax
You gotta meet her on her own level--don't look back
Don't look back...don't look back
Cause she's right behind you with a tenor sax
She jives, she's so bad
She's a tango with a big, big business sense
She wind you up--but could I know her better...
But if you wanna buy--get off the fence
Don't walk now...you'll slip into the past
Don't walk now...can nothin' ever last
Don't look now...the chips are gonna fall
Sooner of later you're gonna be mine
Here she come now, oh yeah yeah
She's a lady with a tenor sax
She call your number, put your face on the map
Lady with a tenor sax
She make the cool walk
She's a lady with a tenor sax
When you find what you're after there'll be no turnin' back
Lady with a tenor sax
They say she know why--I think she know, think she know, yea
Don't walk now...you'll slip into the past
Don't walk now...can nothin' ever last
Don't look now...the chips are gonna fall
Sooner or later you're gonna be mine
Here she come now, oh yeah yeah
She's a lady with a tenor sax
In a room full of precedent she's leader of the pack
Lady with a tenor sax
She know why...she know why...she know
She's a lady with a tenor sax
Soul baby cuts a groove on her back
Lady with a tenor sax...
All We Have To Give Lyrics – Billy Squier
I see the world around me...I feel the joy and pain
I hear the sound of silence...and laughter in the rain
Now some things may control us...but some things we can do
Wherever there's a heart that's beatin' there's a place for me and you
When we give a little...we give all we have to give...give a little
Now we all got our problems...and some you can't ignore
But if we stand together we stand for somethin' more
With all we have to hope for...and all we have to give
Whenever it's your heart that's beatin' there's a chance for us to live
When we give a little...we give all we have to give...give a little
They say the days are gettin' short...and the nights are gettin' longer
The weak are gettin' weaker...and the strong keep gettin' stronger
On a street with no connections...everyone can use protection
They're stirrin' up the lies, they spin 'em round between me and you
They say there's nothin' you or I can ever really hope to do
But every man in every nation can hear the call of soul salvation
A hundred million faces...a hundred billion tears
No one can come between us to isolate our fears
With all we have to hope for...and all we have to give
Whenever it's your heart that's beatin'...there's a chance for us to live
For every day your heart beats...for every day the sun shines
With every breath our hearts meet...with every step our hopes fly
For every day your heart beats...whichever way your soul flies
With every breath our hearts meet...with every step our thoughts cry
I hear the sound of silence...and laughter in the rain
Now some things may control us...but some things we can do
Wherever there's a heart that's beatin' there's a place for me and you
When we give a little...we give all we have to give...give a little
Now we all got our problems...and some you can't ignore
But if we stand together we stand for somethin' more
With all we have to hope for...and all we have to give
Whenever it's your heart that's beatin' there's a chance for us to live
When we give a little...we give all we have to give...give a little
They say the days are gettin' short...and the nights are gettin' longer
The weak are gettin' weaker...and the strong keep gettin' stronger
On a street with no connections...everyone can use protection
They're stirrin' up the lies, they spin 'em round between me and you
They say there's nothin' you or I can ever really hope to do
But every man in every nation can hear the call of soul salvation
A hundred million faces...a hundred billion tears
No one can come between us to isolate our fears
With all we have to hope for...and all we have to give
Whenever it's your heart that's beatin'...there's a chance for us to live
For every day your heart beats...for every day the sun shines
With every breath our hearts meet...with every step our hopes fly
For every day your heart beats...whichever way your soul flies
With every breath our hearts meet...with every step our thoughts cry
Come Home Lyrics – Billy Squier
Poundin' on the pavement, soundin' the alarm
Strangulation mama, why you do me harm
Graduation lover, turn me on a dime
Come around and see me when you find the time
I can't be certain, you can't deny
Who can be certain, when these things you hide
Come home...come home
Come home little woman wontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby keep me off the phone
I don't want your lie-de-lies, don't care what you say, girl
Come home...come home
Come home little woman get your back on the lawn
How you wanna play it--whatcha gotta say
Are you gonna keep me up all night for days
Tell me 'bout your lovers, tell me how ya do
Tell me now baby what's it done to you
I could be bitter, who could deny
You should know better but these things you try
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby keep me off the phone
I don't want to fight the fight, where you gonna stay the night...
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby, don't leave me all alone
I could be tempted, who could deny...love over logic runs true every time
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby, wontcha stay
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby get your ass on the lawn
Strangulation mama, why you do me harm
Graduation lover, turn me on a dime
Come around and see me when you find the time
I can't be certain, you can't deny
Who can be certain, when these things you hide
Come home...come home
Come home little woman wontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby keep me off the phone
I don't want your lie-de-lies, don't care what you say, girl
Come home...come home
Come home little woman get your back on the lawn
How you wanna play it--whatcha gotta say
Are you gonna keep me up all night for days
Tell me 'bout your lovers, tell me how ya do
Tell me now baby what's it done to you
I could be bitter, who could deny
You should know better but these things you try
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby keep me off the phone
I don't want to fight the fight, where you gonna stay the night...
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby, don't leave me all alone
I could be tempted, who could deny...love over logic runs true every time
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby, wontcha stay
Come home...come home
Come home little woman dontcha leave me alone
Come home...come home
Come home now baby get your ass on the lawn
Break The Silence Lyrics – Billy Squier
Turn through the pages back in your life
The world in changes got you under the knife
It don't turn easy...no matter what you say
You go 'round crazy...you throw it all away
Lost in action...torn and tired
Cool talkin' when your face is on fire
Scarred romances...cast away
Rollin' stoned...don't turn away
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
Lost through the ages back in your mind
You know what's yours...can you tell me what's mine
Old man trouble come knockin' at your door
He run you in circles...throw you down on the floor
Crimes of passion...paranoid
Showdown...now it's search and destroy
Close relations...bound and gagged
Share the news...don't turn away
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
Heads and shoulders...ball and chain
Don't charge me when I try to explain
Reputations...modern jivers
Gentle souls...all break the silence
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
The world in changes got you under the knife
It don't turn easy...no matter what you say
You go 'round crazy...you throw it all away
Lost in action...torn and tired
Cool talkin' when your face is on fire
Scarred romances...cast away
Rollin' stoned...don't turn away
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
Lost through the ages back in your mind
You know what's yours...can you tell me what's mine
Old man trouble come knockin' at your door
He run you in circles...throw you down on the floor
Crimes of passion...paranoid
Showdown...now it's search and destroy
Close relations...bound and gagged
Share the news...don't turn away
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
Heads and shoulders...ball and chain
Don't charge me when I try to explain
Reputations...modern jivers
Gentle souls...all break the silence
Break the silence
Send a message...a message of love
Powerhouse Lyrics – Billy Squier
Tough day on the firin' line, dontcha wanna make some time
Come down take a chance or two, I'll be lookin' out for you
Run all night, slip all day
Make me crazy baby, don't you wait
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key, you can't lock me out
C'mon baby we can work out--work out--work
Cold steel rollin' down the track--big wheel gonna break your back
Love's not an easy thing--love'll show ya everything
Drive all night--slum all day
Take me closer baby--don't you wait
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key to the powerhouse
C'mon down you can knock me out
C'mon baby we can work out--work out--work
Run all night, slip all day
Make me crazy baby, don't you wait
Drive all night, slum all day
Pull me closer baby, steal away
Come down take a chance or two, I'll be lookin' out for you
Run all night, slip all day
Make me crazy baby, don't you wait
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key, you can't lock me out
C'mon baby we can work out--work out--work
Cold steel rollin' down the track--big wheel gonna break your back
Love's not an easy thing--love'll show ya everything
Drive all night--slum all day
Take me closer baby--don't you wait
I got the key to the powerhouse
I got the key to the powerhouse
C'mon down you can knock me out
C'mon baby we can work out--work out--work
Run all night, slip all day
Make me crazy baby, don't you wait
Drive all night, slum all day
Pull me closer baby, steal away
Lonely One Lyrics – Billy Squier
Light in the window but out in the night it's a cold world
Locked on collision--wrong over right between boy and girl
Call it the fashion--but can you deny your vices are one up on you
Caught in the patterns--longin' to fly...sayin' it's all you can do
When you're the only one...you see the lonely one
Ashes to ashes, dust into night and a trail of blue
Split screens and sidewalks...six strings and nighthawks and someone new
You got your answers and you got some time...but sometimes they run out on you
You got your reasons and you got your lies...but sometimes they leave you
Lonely, so lonely...lonely so lie
When you're the only one...you feel the lonely one
Now you're the only one...you see the lonely one
You try to be certain...you're certain to try
Chasin' your shadows...changin' your mind
Facin' those faces again and again and again...
Turn from the window and walk through the shadows of love gone by
Searchin' your manner way down inside, still you don't know why
Lost in the mirror you're hopin' to find the fountain that's run out on you
You got your rhythm and you got your lines, but sometimes they leave you
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
When you're the only one...you feel the lonely one
Now you're the only one...you see the lonely one
And you go on and on and on
You see the lonely one
And you go on and on and on
You see the lonely one
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
Now you're the only, only one...
Locked on collision--wrong over right between boy and girl
Call it the fashion--but can you deny your vices are one up on you
Caught in the patterns--longin' to fly...sayin' it's all you can do
When you're the only one...you see the lonely one
Ashes to ashes, dust into night and a trail of blue
Split screens and sidewalks...six strings and nighthawks and someone new
You got your answers and you got some time...but sometimes they run out on you
You got your reasons and you got your lies...but sometimes they leave you
Lonely, so lonely...lonely so lie
When you're the only one...you feel the lonely one
Now you're the only one...you see the lonely one
You try to be certain...you're certain to try
Chasin' your shadows...changin' your mind
Facin' those faces again and again and again...
Turn from the window and walk through the shadows of love gone by
Searchin' your manner way down inside, still you don't know why
Lost in the mirror you're hopin' to find the fountain that's run out on you
You got your rhythm and you got your lines, but sometimes they leave you
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
When you're the only one...you feel the lonely one
Now you're the only one...you see the lonely one
And you go on and on and on
You see the lonely one
And you go on and on and on
You see the lonely one
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
Lonely so lonely...lonely so lie
Now you're the only, only one...
Til It's Over Lyrics – Billy Squier
It's not over til it's over...it's not over til the end
It's not over til it's over...so we struggle to pretend
Hesitation makes you over...we all walk in our own way
Shadows deepen when it's over...through the summer of longer days
Cast in the call of a million smiles blown away
Everytime you fall it's a thousand times torn away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
No escapin' til it's over...friends will say it's not the same
Memories falter when it's over...some are lost and some remain
Someone take me when it's over...set a lantern by the door
Can't forget you...but I can't hold on...toss the anchor from off the shore
Cast in the call of a million smiles blown away
Everytime you fall it's a thousand times torn away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
...Will the moment come again
I still love you when it's over...I still want you to come again
It's not over til it's over...so we struggle to pretend
Hesitation makes you over...we all walk in our own way
Shadows deepen when it's over...through the summer of longer days
Cast in the call of a million smiles blown away
Everytime you fall it's a thousand times torn away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
No escapin' til it's over...friends will say it's not the same
Memories falter when it's over...some are lost and some remain
Someone take me when it's over...set a lantern by the door
Can't forget you...but I can't hold on...toss the anchor from off the shore
Cast in the call of a million smiles blown away
Everytime you fall it's a thousand times torn away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
Castles built to fall with the sands of time wash away
...Will the moment come again
I still love you when it's over...I still want you to come again
Wink Of An Eye Lyrics – Billy Squier
I see you walkin' down the street...you could be walkin' in a dream
I see you goin' through the motions of a life where nothin's ever really what it seems
Chaste by a vision of love...how it's come down to you
Somethin' down inside is gonna make you wanna-gonna make you break through
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...there you sit as the moments flash by
Chargin' day for night...chargin' grey for white
Chase the firelight...circular reason will leave you behind
Now you go walkin' down the street...you hear that someone call your name
Say you know, you gotta learn to live and learn to love and learn to lose and learn to live again
Run from the angel of night...now she's waitin' for you
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...still you sit as it's passin' you by
Chargin' day for night...chargin' grey for white
Chase the firelight...wait for tomorrow we'll leave you behind
Run to your angel tonight...now she's waitin' for you
All you want...all you want
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...don't you wait for the ashes to fly
Change your life...now don't sit as the moments flash by
Save your life...she'll be yours for the wink of an eye
Trade your day for night...turn your grey to white
Fight with fire, fight...wait for tomorrow and kiss me goodbye
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...don't wait for the ashes to fly
Don't you break down
Don't you break down
Don't you get down
Don't you get down
Don't say there's no reason
Say there's no reason
Say there's no reason
No reason, no why
Don't get down
Don't let down
I see you goin' through the motions of a life where nothin's ever really what it seems
Chaste by a vision of love...how it's come down to you
Somethin' down inside is gonna make you wanna-gonna make you break through
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...there you sit as the moments flash by
Chargin' day for night...chargin' grey for white
Chase the firelight...circular reason will leave you behind
Now you go walkin' down the street...you hear that someone call your name
Say you know, you gotta learn to live and learn to love and learn to lose and learn to live again
Run from the angel of night...now she's waitin' for you
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...still you sit as it's passin' you by
Chargin' day for night...chargin' grey for white
Chase the firelight...wait for tomorrow we'll leave you behind
Run to your angel tonight...now she's waitin' for you
All you want...all you want
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...don't you wait for the ashes to fly
Change your life...now don't sit as the moments flash by
Save your life...she'll be yours for the wink of an eye
Trade your day for night...turn your grey to white
Fight with fire, fight...wait for tomorrow and kiss me goodbye
It's your life...it goes down in the wink of an eye
It's your life...don't wait for the ashes to fly
Don't you break down
Don't you break down
Don't you get down
Don't you get down
Don't say there's no reason
Say there's no reason
Say there's no reason
No reason, no why
Don't get down
Don't let down
All Night Long Lyrics – Billy Squier
I get up--I run through the world like a fire
Heat it up--I swim in the flames of desire
Chase it if you care--take it if you dare--it's there in the air...
Answer to the gun--dance in the sun--run boy run...
Run for your life--you're movin' on and on
The art of survival is turnin' me on
And I'll be chasin' it all night long (don'tcha wanna live)
I get out--I roam through the streets like a tiger
Let it out--I swing like a bird on a wire
Everywhere you go everybody knows--oh don'tcha know...
Everythin' you do--anybody new--they're all on to you...
Fight for your life--turn it all around
The art of survival isn't gettin' me down
And I'll be chasin' it all night long (don'tcha wanna live)
Heat it up--I swim in the flames of desire
Chase it if you care--take it if you dare--it's there in the air...
Answer to the gun--dance in the sun--run boy run...
Run for your life--you're movin' on and on
The art of survival is turnin' me on
And I'll be chasin' it all night long (don'tcha wanna live)
I get out--I roam through the streets like a tiger
Let it out--I swing like a bird on a wire
Everywhere you go everybody knows--oh don'tcha know...
Everythin' you do--anybody new--they're all on to you...
Fight for your life--turn it all around
The art of survival isn't gettin' me down
And I'll be chasin' it all night long (don'tcha wanna live)
Rock Me Tonite Lyrics – Billy Squier
I'm rockin' tonite--I'm walkin' on air
Gonna find me some trouble--gonna grab my share
I want ya tonite--I want ya with me
Make me guilty of love in the first degree
(You want it all right)...We're goin' in style
Say you walk right--you talk right--and your hair's so wild
(Snow-white)--Hey that's not what I mean
We go down in the shadows and crawl between
Moonlight in the city brings the magic to your eyes
Freezin' a moment--leave me paralyzed
Breathe an emotion--set it dancin' in my ear
Bring on the rhythm when I hold you near
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
(You do it all right)--You're passion to see
You been schooled in the arts of romancin' me
(Hold tight)--You're in for a ride
Can you feel the blood poundin' way down inside
--No one's stoppin' us now--
We go down, down where the music's loud
(If it's all night)--Hey that's all right by me
Go and play on my love--play it all for me
Life's never easy--we can make it if we try
Takin' our chances--fac'em side by side
Live for the moment--on that we can agree
Come and take me where I long to be
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
A time for all...and all in time
A step beyond the borderline
Of who we are and where we long to be...
When every night you hear the sound
Of wakin' up and breakin' down
You find a chance and heave it all away
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
Gonna find me some trouble--gonna grab my share
I want ya tonite--I want ya with me
Make me guilty of love in the first degree
(You want it all right)...We're goin' in style
Say you walk right--you talk right--and your hair's so wild
(Snow-white)--Hey that's not what I mean
We go down in the shadows and crawl between
Moonlight in the city brings the magic to your eyes
Freezin' a moment--leave me paralyzed
Breathe an emotion--set it dancin' in my ear
Bring on the rhythm when I hold you near
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
(You do it all right)--You're passion to see
You been schooled in the arts of romancin' me
(Hold tight)--You're in for a ride
Can you feel the blood poundin' way down inside
--No one's stoppin' us now--
We go down, down where the music's loud
(If it's all night)--Hey that's all right by me
Go and play on my love--play it all for me
Life's never easy--we can make it if we try
Takin' our chances--fac'em side by side
Live for the moment--on that we can agree
Come and take me where I long to be
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
A time for all...and all in time
A step beyond the borderline
Of who we are and where we long to be...
When every night you hear the sound
Of wakin' up and breakin' down
You find a chance and heave it all away
Take me in your arms--roll me through the night
Take me to your heart--rock me tonite
Eye On You Lyrics – Billy Squier
I watch you on the tv--you're with me every place I go
I'm caught up in the daydream--I'm into everyone you know
Turn on the action--grab every minute
Learn every lesson--then live to regret it
I'm so distracted--my mind's disengaged
Sharin' the moments when you're all the rage
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you...
Those overnight conditions always get the best of you
You're fuelin' my suspicions--I'm taken by the sneak preview
You got the numbers--you got no limits
One day you're out but the next day you're in it
You find the answers--you know what to say
Give us our reasons for livin' today
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you...
We share the laughter and pain when you're in it
Bring on disaster--cause we know you'll win it
We're all believers--so watch what you say
Turn on those feelin's...I can't look away
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you
I'm caught up in the daydream--I'm into everyone you know
Turn on the action--grab every minute
Learn every lesson--then live to regret it
I'm so distracted--my mind's disengaged
Sharin' the moments when you're all the rage
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you...
Those overnight conditions always get the best of you
You're fuelin' my suspicions--I'm taken by the sneak preview
You got the numbers--you got no limits
One day you're out but the next day you're in it
You find the answers--you know what to say
Give us our reasons for livin' today
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you...
We share the laughter and pain when you're in it
Bring on disaster--cause we know you'll win it
We're all believers--so watch what you say
Turn on those feelin's...I can't look away
I got my eyes on you
Got my eye on you
Take A Look Behind You Lyrics – Billy Squier
There's trouble on the rise--you can see it in the eyes of the livin'
There's an order to defy--there's a room at the back of your mind
Word gets out--what's it all about
Some take it in and some can do without
Don't hang out in the shadow of a doubt
It's time you split before they sign you out
They'll have you sing the blues...
Take a look behind ya
Take it on the run
Take a look behind ya
Look into the risin' sun
You can dance, you can sing, but it doesn't mean a thing without rhythm
You can slip--slide--stumble through the rest of your life
Time won't stop--never gonna stop ya
You push the limit 'til the day you drop
Time don't stop--race against the clock
You shun the risk--can you stand the shock
You got a lot to lose...
Take a look behind ya
Take it on the run
Take a look behind ya
Look into the risin' sun
Take a look behind ya
Take it as it comes
Take a look behind ya
Don't forget the things you done
You can run--you can hide but you never put aside what you're feelin'
Keep your balance--keep your stride--let it run through the heart of your life
Time don't stop--ready or not
You've got to give it everything you got
Life don't stop--take it to the top...
You miss a step feel the anchor drop
It all comes back to you...
There's an order to defy--there's a room at the back of your mind
Word gets out--what's it all about
Some take it in and some can do without
Don't hang out in the shadow of a doubt
It's time you split before they sign you out
They'll have you sing the blues...
Take a look behind ya
Take it on the run
Take a look behind ya
Look into the risin' sun
You can dance, you can sing, but it doesn't mean a thing without rhythm
You can slip--slide--stumble through the rest of your life
Time won't stop--never gonna stop ya
You push the limit 'til the day you drop
Time don't stop--race against the clock
You shun the risk--can you stand the shock
You got a lot to lose...
Take a look behind ya
Take it on the run
Take a look behind ya
Look into the risin' sun
Take a look behind ya
Take it as it comes
Take a look behind ya
Don't forget the things you done
You can run--you can hide but you never put aside what you're feelin'
Keep your balance--keep your stride--let it run through the heart of your life
Time don't stop--ready or not
You've got to give it everything you got
Life don't stop--take it to the top...
You miss a step feel the anchor drop
It all comes back to you...
Reach For The Sky Lyrics – Billy Squier
A spark of life--a beat in time
A lonely light that longs to shine
An open road that knows no end
A ray of hope around the bend
You got a dream--you wanna fly
You got an urge you can't deny
Within your heart you found a voice
I's callin' you to make your choice
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will quiver--some men will cry
Some deliver--and some will reach for the sky
You may be right--you can go wrong
You find the strength to carry on
Run satellite--your star unknown
And chase the light that guides you home
Live for the fight--fight to be free
You're facin' down reality
Where others fall, you take your stand
Answer the call--your heart's command
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will question--some will deny
Some find answers--and some will reach for the sky
Fight the fight day by day
Sing your song come what may
Race the storm--turn the tide
Some can never be denied
You walk alone through rings of fire
You never lose your one desire
Look for the sight that's hard to see
And know that all is meant to be
You take your dream and make it real
And see the truth it must reveal
And in your heart that truth will shine
Your cause will stand the test of time
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will vanish--some will survive
Some go restless--and some will reach for the sky
A lonely light that longs to shine
An open road that knows no end
A ray of hope around the bend
You got a dream--you wanna fly
You got an urge you can't deny
Within your heart you found a voice
I's callin' you to make your choice
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will quiver--some men will cry
Some deliver--and some will reach for the sky
You may be right--you can go wrong
You find the strength to carry on
Run satellite--your star unknown
And chase the light that guides you home
Live for the fight--fight to be free
You're facin' down reality
Where others fall, you take your stand
Answer the call--your heart's command
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will question--some will deny
Some find answers--and some will reach for the sky
Fight the fight day by day
Sing your song come what may
Race the storm--turn the tide
Some can never be denied
You walk alone through rings of fire
You never lose your one desire
Look for the sight that's hard to see
And know that all is meant to be
You take your dream and make it real
And see the truth it must reveal
And in your heart that truth will shine
Your cause will stand the test of time
Reach for the sky--reach for the sky
Some men will vanish--some will survive
Some go restless--and some will reach for the sky
(Another) 1984 Lyrics – Billy Squier
From over the air comes a voice without care
Says we're doin' all right
But day out and day in from what he's been sayin'
We're in for a fight
I glance at myself and the world rushin' by
I can see for myself and the fear comes alive
Shades of termination--we're dyin' to survive
1984
Machine is the mind--it will rule by design
So you're never alone
We store information without confirmation
Accept the unknown
I think to myself of the times we have tried
To be true to ourselves and to live with the lie
Avoid the contradictions--just keep yourself alive
1984
I can't help it...I can't help it...I can't help it...
Life is your decision--we choose to do or die
Can you live with the reality of 1985
Polite conversation ain't no consolation
For blanks in your eyes
Amidst the confusion there lives the illusion
That love will survive
But I got a chance with myself if I try
To be sure of myself and myself choose to try
Fight for stimulation and love to stay alive
1984
Says we're doin' all right
But day out and day in from what he's been sayin'
We're in for a fight
I glance at myself and the world rushin' by
I can see for myself and the fear comes alive
Shades of termination--we're dyin' to survive
1984
Machine is the mind--it will rule by design
So you're never alone
We store information without confirmation
Accept the unknown
I think to myself of the times we have tried
To be true to ourselves and to live with the lie
Avoid the contradictions--just keep yourself alive
1984
I can't help it...I can't help it...I can't help it...
Life is your decision--we choose to do or die
Can you live with the reality of 1985
Polite conversation ain't no consolation
For blanks in your eyes
Amidst the confusion there lives the illusion
That love will survive
But I got a chance with myself if I try
To be sure of myself and myself choose to try
Fight for stimulation and love to stay alive
1984
Fall For Love Lyrics – Billy Squier
You know sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night...
And I get to thinkin' about all the crazy things we do in life just to get by...
And somehow somethin' always seems to escape me...
And I find myself holdin' on to nothin' more than a dream...
And it keeps hauntin' me...over and over and over again...
In a darkened sky of blue I'm thinkin' of you...
As the pieces come unglued I'm reachin' for you...
Love can change the days in your life
Heartbeats and whispers in the dead of night
The sound of a hand--the touch of an eye
Visions are callin' that you can't deny
And I fall for love...
So every day I'm out on the streets tryin' to make some sense of it...
You know sometimes it feels so close that I can almost reach out...
But it always slips away...
I keep tellin' myself..."I can't stop tryin'...not ever"...
'Til I see that dream come true baby with you...
If it's the final thing I do I'm waitin' for you...
Loneliness and love will collide
The body's breakin' but the spirit's alive
And just when you think it's all been a lie
Visions are callin' and you never can deny
And I fall for love...
...I'm gonna keep on tryin'...
And I get to thinkin' about all the crazy things we do in life just to get by...
And somehow somethin' always seems to escape me...
And I find myself holdin' on to nothin' more than a dream...
And it keeps hauntin' me...over and over and over again...
In a darkened sky of blue I'm thinkin' of you...
As the pieces come unglued I'm reachin' for you...
Love can change the days in your life
Heartbeats and whispers in the dead of night
The sound of a hand--the touch of an eye
Visions are callin' that you can't deny
And I fall for love...
So every day I'm out on the streets tryin' to make some sense of it...
You know sometimes it feels so close that I can almost reach out...
But it always slips away...
I keep tellin' myself..."I can't stop tryin'...not ever"...
'Til I see that dream come true baby with you...
If it's the final thing I do I'm waitin' for you...
Loneliness and love will collide
The body's breakin' but the spirit's alive
And just when you think it's all been a lie
Visions are callin' and you never can deny
And I fall for love...
...I'm gonna keep on tryin'...
Can't Get Next To You Lyrics – Billy Squier
Say I can't get next to you
Doesn't matter what can I do
You charge me up and wring me through
No I can't get next to you
I feel the heat...you turn it on
I feel the beat poundin'
You make me weak...you trip me up
I feel my heart boundin'
Make it so hard on me
Make me too blind to see
Turn on your light...make it so right
Don't leave me lonely...I get so lonely
Say I can't get next to you
Doesn't matter --what I do
You won't deliver and I can't get through
No I can't get next to you
I climb the walls you're buildin' up
I find your halls alarmin'
You know my weakness...you suck it up
Take my heart and chuck it
Gimme one chance to see
Gimme one dance for free
Gimme one night...make it so right
Don't leave me lonely...I get so lonely
Doesn't matter what can I do
You charge me up and wring me through
No I can't get next to you
I feel the heat...you turn it on
I feel the beat poundin'
You make me weak...you trip me up
I feel my heart boundin'
Make it so hard on me
Make me too blind to see
Turn on your light...make it so right
Don't leave me lonely...I get so lonely
Say I can't get next to you
Doesn't matter --what I do
You won't deliver and I can't get through
No I can't get next to you
I climb the walls you're buildin' up
I find your halls alarmin'
You know my weakness...you suck it up
Take my heart and chuck it
Gimme one chance to see
Gimme one dance for free
Gimme one night...make it so right
Don't leave me lonely...I get so lonely
Hand-Me-Downs Lyrics – Billy Squier
Look to your left--look to your right
Look to yourself--look for a fight
If looks could kill, I'd be dead on sight
Oo yea--you're dynamite
Pushin' yourself--think you're so nice
Foolin' yourself--never think twice
Everything goes--keep me on ice
You kind of love cuts me down like a knife
I see your demons marchin' into my life
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Play it all wrong--say it's all right
Play it too strong--play it too tight
Take it too far--do it in spite
Oo yea--you're such a fright
(spirit lives on) in the past
(passion ignites) you been movin'
(movers move on) much too fast
(soldiers must fight) shakin' me up--move to indict
We're bound to lose when you start to fight
I see your secrets steppin' into the light
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Say it's all wrong--say it's good night
Say it's so long--take a big bite
Say what you will--say it just right
Oo yea--get out of sight
(gonna hang tough) oo yea
(gonna hang tight) should I lose ya
(ya wanna play rough) I don't care
(we'll do it up right)
I read the news...i seen the light
I got to move when the time is right
Get me my ticket and I'm outa sight
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Look to your left--look to your right
Look at yourself--take a big bite
Look to yourself--look for a fight
If looks could kill, I'd be dead on sight
Oo yea--you're dynamite
Pushin' yourself--think you're so nice
Foolin' yourself--never think twice
Everything goes--keep me on ice
You kind of love cuts me down like a knife
I see your demons marchin' into my life
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Play it all wrong--say it's all right
Play it too strong--play it too tight
Take it too far--do it in spite
Oo yea--you're such a fright
(spirit lives on) in the past
(passion ignites) you been movin'
(movers move on) much too fast
(soldiers must fight) shakin' me up--move to indict
We're bound to lose when you start to fight
I see your secrets steppin' into the light
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Say it's all wrong--say it's good night
Say it's so long--take a big bite
Say what you will--say it just right
Oo yea--get out of sight
(gonna hang tough) oo yea
(gonna hang tight) should I lose ya
(ya wanna play rough) I don't care
(we'll do it up right)
I read the news...i seen the light
I got to move when the time is right
Get me my ticket and I'm outa sight
Don't want your hand-me-downs
Look to your left--look to your right
Look at yourself--take a big bite
Sweet Release Lyrics – Billy Squier
Destiny's a road we ride
Sight unseen--our thoughts untried
Through the years--a million miles
A trial of errors--a life of trials
There's a sign along the highway
There's a candle by my bed
There's a face in the doorway
There's a price on my head
Sweet release...come in peace
Sweet release...won't you carry me on
Sweet release...my falls increase
Sweet release...I'm not that strong
Sex machine will break you down
Strip you clean and take your crown
Wasted nights--rise and fall
One-way lights--they hide it all
Now I stand before the mirror
Hold the candle to my face
I can feel the scars burnin'
But they don't leave a trace
Sweet release...rest in peace
Sweet release...I toss and turn
Sweet release...come and teach me
Sweet release...we never learn
Black and white is black and red
None are right--but some are dead
Through every life the war drags on
Our hopes and dreams lie ripped and torn
Sweet release...give us peace
Sweet release...won't you carry me on
Sweet release...will it never cease
Sweet release...can't you see I'm not that strong
Sight unseen--our thoughts untried
Through the years--a million miles
A trial of errors--a life of trials
There's a sign along the highway
There's a candle by my bed
There's a face in the doorway
There's a price on my head
Sweet release...come in peace
Sweet release...won't you carry me on
Sweet release...my falls increase
Sweet release...I'm not that strong
Sex machine will break you down
Strip you clean and take your crown
Wasted nights--rise and fall
One-way lights--they hide it all
Now I stand before the mirror
Hold the candle to my face
I can feel the scars burnin'
But they don't leave a trace
Sweet release...rest in peace
Sweet release...I toss and turn
Sweet release...come and teach me
Sweet release...we never learn
Black and white is black and red
None are right--but some are dead
Through every life the war drags on
Our hopes and dreams lie ripped and torn
Sweet release...give us peace
Sweet release...won't you carry me on
Sweet release...will it never cease
Sweet release...can't you see I'm not that strong
Catch 22 Lyrics – Billy Squier
I read you like an autograph...you love the spotlight
You shoot me like a photograph...you get me uptight
You're gunnin' for me every day...go straight for the heart
Say you want me--you push me away...say it tears you apart
You're on the inside...I'm on the outside
Don't matter whose side...you take the other side
I can see you walkin' down the aisle...you're thinkin' long-range
I've seen you work the miracle mile for loose change
You can have it anyway you want...your fancy dinners in the restaurants
Even though they leave you hungry inside, it's a free ride
You show your bad side...it's so undignified
Get off your back-side...you're talkin' suicide
Go and be what you wanna be
Sink your time and your hooks in me
You can hold me down--take me 'round and 'round and 'round
You catch me when I'm 'bout to fall...but you leave me there
What really matters doesn't matter at all...you don't care
It's hard to figure in your life...it's a roundabout
You're makin' it so hard to give in...but you won't let me out
You take the right side...I'm on the wrong side
No matter who's side...we're talkin' suicide
You shoot me like a photograph...you get me uptight
You're gunnin' for me every day...go straight for the heart
Say you want me--you push me away...say it tears you apart
You're on the inside...I'm on the outside
Don't matter whose side...you take the other side
I can see you walkin' down the aisle...you're thinkin' long-range
I've seen you work the miracle mile for loose change
You can have it anyway you want...your fancy dinners in the restaurants
Even though they leave you hungry inside, it's a free ride
You show your bad side...it's so undignified
Get off your back-side...you're talkin' suicide
Go and be what you wanna be
Sink your time and your hooks in me
You can hold me down--take me 'round and 'round and 'round
You catch me when I'm 'bout to fall...but you leave me there
What really matters doesn't matter at all...you don't care
It's hard to figure in your life...it's a roundabout
You're makin' it so hard to give in...but you won't let me out
You take the right side...I'm on the wrong side
No matter who's side...we're talkin' suicide
Everybody Wants You Lyrics – Billy Squier
You see 'em comin' at you every night
Strung on pretension, they fall for you at first sight
You know their business, you think it's a bore
They make you restless, it's nothin' you ain't seen before
Get around town, spend your time on the run
You never let down, say you do it for fun
Never miss a play, though you make quite a few
You give it all away - everybody wants you
You crave attention, you can never say "no"
Throw your affections any way the wind blows
You always make it, you're on top of the scene
You sell the copy like the cover of a magazine
Puttin' on the eyes 'til there's nobody else
You never realize what you do to yourself
The things that they see make the daily reviews
You never get free - everybody wants you
Everybody knows you
Everybody snows you
Everybody leads you, needs you, bleeds you
Nights of confusion and impossible dreams
Days at the mirror, patchin' up around the seams
You got your glory, you paid for it all
You take your pension in loneliness and alcohol
Say goodbye to conventional ways
You can't escape the hours, you lose track of the days
The more you understand, seems the more like you do
You never get away - everybody wants you
Strung on pretension, they fall for you at first sight
You know their business, you think it's a bore
They make you restless, it's nothin' you ain't seen before
Get around town, spend your time on the run
You never let down, say you do it for fun
Never miss a play, though you make quite a few
You give it all away - everybody wants you
You crave attention, you can never say "no"
Throw your affections any way the wind blows
You always make it, you're on top of the scene
You sell the copy like the cover of a magazine
Puttin' on the eyes 'til there's nobody else
You never realize what you do to yourself
The things that they see make the daily reviews
You never get free - everybody wants you
Everybody knows you
Everybody snows you
Everybody leads you, needs you, bleeds you
Nights of confusion and impossible dreams
Days at the mirror, patchin' up around the seams
You got your glory, you paid for it all
You take your pension in loneliness and alcohol
Say goodbye to conventional ways
You can't escape the hours, you lose track of the days
The more you understand, seems the more like you do
You never get away - everybody wants you
Emotions In Motion Lyrics – Billy Squier
Bend your back by the light o' the sun
You come to the business--you're the number one
When twilight comes you're a runner in the night
It turns you on like a hot tail-light
Get down--you really get down--you never let down
Come down--you never come down--you never come down
Emotions in motion
Back street boy gonna sell you some sin
He'll wind you up--he gonna suck you in
The blood say yes--the mind say no
The voice in your ear say you go - go - go
Run down--you really run down--you really run down
Cool down--you never cool down--you better cool down
Emotions in motion
Give yourself to a life of extremes
You're into the action--it's a part of your dream
Now there're some things you never can tell
But when the door lies open throw your coins in the well
Get down--you really get down--you really get down
Right now--you want it right now--hold tight now
Emotions in motion
You come to the business--you're the number one
When twilight comes you're a runner in the night
It turns you on like a hot tail-light
Get down--you really get down--you never let down
Come down--you never come down--you never come down
Emotions in motion
Back street boy gonna sell you some sin
He'll wind you up--he gonna suck you in
The blood say yes--the mind say no
The voice in your ear say you go - go - go
Run down--you really run down--you really run down
Cool down--you never cool down--you better cool down
Emotions in motion
Give yourself to a life of extremes
You're into the action--it's a part of your dream
Now there're some things you never can tell
But when the door lies open throw your coins in the well
Get down--you really get down--you really get down
Right now--you want it right now--hold tight now
Emotions in motion
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