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1. Big Deal | 2. Down On Me | 3. Mine | 4. Waking Up Tired 5. Please Yourself | 6. If Only... | 7. Mind The Spider | 8. Why? 9. All I Know | 10. Get High | 11. Always Something 12. Son-Of-A-Gun | 13. Night Must Fall Album Credits  |
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| I'm just trying to do the best I can. If you don't approve that's just too bad. I'll get by somehow, While you watch from your ivory tower. See, how you feel is no big deal to me. Do you think that I will just stand by While you pontificate from up on high? Your words fall on deaf ears- No-one's heard of you down here So turn cartwheels, its no big deal to me. Though you pour your scorn on all below No-one cares so there's nowhere to go. Let go. One day soon you'll have to understand You cannot dictate the way I am. I could talk to you But I've got better things to do And how you feel is no big deal to me. Strings arranged by Dave Faulkner Conducted by Jackie Orszaczky Performed by Classically Blue |
| Also released as a single, with 'Concerto For Choppers (pts. I-III)' (B. Shepherd). |
| I've been going through hell And it's starting to tell. Wanna stand up and yell (I wish I had a soul to sell) All I see is down on me, I don't need down on me, Everybody is down on me, Get out of my tree, stop crowding me. Ain't it always the way How people treat you today Fuck you over and say, "Now go and have a real nice day!" They must be down on me, Can't you see down on me, I don't need them down on me Let me breathe, stop drowning me. They must be down on me, He and she down on me, My family is down on me, Even Mr. T is down on me! 'Cos I'm doing it tough I thought of turning to drugs But there is never enough To keep my problems beneath the rug. L.S.D. down on me P.C.P. down on me T.H.C. down on me M.S.G. down on me X.T.C. down on me F.A.B. down on me R.I.P. down on me M.T.V. go down on me Gang vocals by The Ordinaires - Ron Peno Tim Rogers Dave Faulkner Brad Shepherd |
| I want for nothing, Yeah, I got it all. I'm a superhuman And I'm ten feet tall. I'm truly perfect In every way And, like Alexander, I feel great! It's all mine It's all mine, yeah. You're a living legend - Only in your mind. (I would never tell you But I'm feeling kind). You're nothing special, You would agree, And you're so lucky To know me. It's all mine It's all mine, yeah. I keep improving Like vintage wine. Come and taste it - Get in line. It's all mine. Percussion by Sunil da Silva |
| Oh, the nights are long And I'm so tired of waking up tired, Man, they just drag on and on And I'm so tired of waking up tired. The company I'm keeping Won't let me get my sleep in. Oh, I hate the light And I'm so tired of waking up tired. The morning sun is getting way too bright And I'm so tired of waking up tired. If I was worth a fortune I'd never leave my bedroom I just wanna stay right here, safe and sound. Oh, I have to go But I'm so tired of waking up tired. The lights are on but there is no-one home 'Cos I'm so wired from waking up tired. I need a month of Sundays To help me cope with Mondays, I just wanna stay right here, safe and sound. Blankets pulled up to my ears, safe and sound. I need a good vacation From too much recreation. Oh, I'm late again And I'm so tired, might even get fired. I could blame it on a cancelled train But I won't try it, I know they won't buy it. If I was worth a fortune I'd never leave my bedroom until next June! I just wanna stay right here, safe and sound. Blankets pulled up to my ears, safe and sound. I just wanna stay right here, safe and sound. Thanks to Southend for the "beresk" synthesizer programming. |
| I don't like to interfere But I've gotta say I've "had it up to here", I always hate to see you crying in your beer. You and her have had a fight, Well, that seems to happen every other night. She thinks nothing that you do is ever right, Is that right? You're gonna make her walk The more you try to crawl. If you don't please yourself you'll please no-one at all. Man to man, I think its sad - You think happiness depends on feeling bad (Now I see why she's the best you've ever had). And you want more of the same. Truth be told, you both enjoy this little game But when it ends you'll only have yourself to blame, That's the shame. If you don't take a stand You're bound to take a fall. If you won't help yourself you'll help no-one at all. So please yourself. I don't want to pick a side. You both do whatever gets you through the night But you better take this chance to put it right. You're gonna make her walk The more you try to crawl. If you don't please yourself you'll please no-one at all. No-one at all. If you don't love yourself you'll love no-one at all. No-one at all. So please yourself. |
| If I only knew what I know I would not have done what I did. You said all along I was wrong But I went and did it anyway. Yes, I went and did it anyway. But if only... (you should listen) But if only... (stop and think) I was in control (so I thought) With a foolproof plan - what a joke! Proving what a fool I can be As it all exploded in my face. Whatever made me do it anyway? But if only... (time's a-wasting) But if only... (Just move on) But if only... (No use chasing) But if only... (What is gone) Oh, you sentimental fool, You're finding out life can be cruel, You cannot bend the rules. Oh, you sentimental fool, You find some coal and think that you'll Create a precious jewel. You sentimental fool! But if only... (something ventured) But if only... (nothing gained) But if only... (You were captured) But if only... (By your game) Oh, you temperamental fool, You've got to keep your engine cool - You're burning too much fuel. Oh, you temperamental fool You think you'll find somebody who'll Be warm when you are cool. You temperamental fool! Picking myself up off the ground Everybody knows how that feels! To be wrong again, as I know I will It really doesn't matter anyway But if only... (time's a wasting) But if only... (just move on) But if only... (no use chasing) But if only... (what is gone) But if only... (catching rainbows) (can't be done) But if only... (fleeting haloes) (of the sun) |
| Little Miss Muffet is eating her dinner. She's smacking her lips and licking her fingers, Completely unawares that something hideous lingers. Mind the Spider! Mind the Spider! Little Miss Muffet's been hocking her china And working late shifts in a Hollywood diner, Completely unaware of the creature behind her. Mind the Spider! Mind the Spider! Little Miss Muffet is back in her parlour Preparing herself for the evening gala. She was startled by the sound of some hideous laughter. Mind the Spider! Mind the Spider! Strings arranged by Dave Faulkner. Conducted by Jackie Orszaczk. Performed by Classically Blue. |
| I'm drinking "Mother's Ruin" And grooving-out to 'You Am I' "Well, Hi !" I'm cornered and I'm hoping For once your mouth ain't open wide Oh, My! My! My! My! Tell me why You can't look me in the eye? Tell me why You always have to lie? What is that strange aroma That tells me you're not bona-fide? Oh, why, why, why, why? It's always necessary To get you're stories verified. Oh why..... why, why, why? Tell me why you can't look me in the eye? Tell me why you always have to lie? Tell me why, 'cos it's pointless to deny! Please tell me why? So help me, Your friends are getting fewer. Have you considered suicide? (You might try) Your cookie has to crumble And you'll be eating humble pie in the sky by-and-by. Tell me why you can't look me in the eye? Tell me why you always have to lie? Tell me why Œcos it's pointless to deny! Tell me why you don't just curl up and die? Tell me why? |
| What's the time I'm wide awake You're in my head Where've I been? You're years behind and miles ahead Anyone could see that you're delicious But for me I'm decidedly capricious I'm content to follow blindly Though you don't know where to go Hold my hand and jump in with me I need you is all I know I'm so far behind myself they've closed the gate You're the key Don't you dare let me escape What was I thinking? Why am I choosing? I'm a junkie dependant on losing I'm content to follow blindly Though you don't know where to go Hold my hand and jump in with me I need you is all I know I need a friend to help me build a fire Love drown me in a ocean of desire What's the time? I'm wide awake You're in my head I'm content to follow blindly Though you don't know where to go Hold my hand and jump in with me I need you is all I know I'm content to follow blindly Though you don't know where to go Hold my hand and jump in with me I need you is all I know All I know... |
| Everybody wants to buy a one-way ticket to paradise. Everybody's had enough of too much work and self sacrifice. They wanna get higher, They wanna get ... Everybody wants to take a tiny pill they call happiness. They'd eat 'em by the dozen and they'd never even think about side effects. They wanna get higher, They wanna get high! They just wanna get high. I would never try to tell you I'm any better than all the rest, I'm looking for a panacea, so far nothing can pass the test. I wanna get higher I wanna get high I just wanna get high Somedays, you just wanna get high I wanna get, You wanna get, They wanna get (higher) He wants to get, She wants to get, They all wanna get high! We wanna get- Yeah, we need to get- We just better get one thing straight There are no easy answers for all of us But when they discover one I'll tell you I'll be the first on that bus! I wanna get higher, I wanna get- I gotta get higher And I'm gonna get high! I just wanna get high, Somedays you just wanna get high. Well these days We just wanna get high! And always wanna kiss all our cares bye-bye, Bye-bye! I wanna get, You wanna get, They wanna get (higher) He wants to get, She wants to get, We're all gonna get High! Pedal steel solo by Michel Rose. Strings arranged by Jackie Orszaczky and performed by Classically Blue. |
| Always something, never one thing baby I wouldn't want to see you suffer, honey, But this ain't the time for letting go, so hang on in. What doesn't kill you makes you tougher, don't it? You're stronger than anyone I know And you can cry if you like But don't give up the fight. Can two wrongs make a right? Please stay here one more night. What if the worst of it is over? Finished, Only it's too soon now to know. Just hold on tight, There could be rolling fields of clover growing Waiting to push up through the snow. You can swear if you like But don't give up the fight. Only you can decide To stay here one more night. Always something, Its never one thing, baby, I can't imagine how you're feeling (Don't ask!) I could be there someday myself,as we both know Now's a good time for love and healing.Ready? Picture yourself in perfect health. And you can stare at the light But don't give up the fight, Two wrongs don't make a right So stay here one more night. Always something, Never one thing, baby, Always something. |
| I've landed myself in a jam, I knew it the moment the prison door slammed. I shot a man dead just to show how tough I am. It wasn't planned. The way it went down it was late, I got a bit fresh with some other man's date, He met me outside and that's where he met his fate. (A big mistake) My lawyer said I had no "just cause" And the best I could do was to clutch at straws. Now you son-of-a-gun, look at what you've done. My record was no help at all, I've got a string of convictions since juvenile hall. I stood up in court and they nailed me to the wall. (And that was all...) The jury were sure that I lied. It took all of ten minutes for those good people to decide. The judge hid a smile as he sentenced me with pride. Nobody cried. Now I'm looking at twenty before parole, By the time I get out of here I'll be old. Now you son-of-a-gun, look at what you've done You son-of-a-gun, you're missing all the fun. What I wouldn't give now to have a good time with my friends... And what I wouldn't give now to live my life over again. I'd do it all over again! I'm sick of the everyday grind And in a world without women's about to make me go blind. They say life goes on but, then, I put mine behind. Just doing time. Just doing time. I got the conviction that I was framed But I'll still be stuck in here all the same. Now, you son-of-a-gun, look at what you've done. Yeah, you son-of-a-gun, you're missing all the fun. |
| Never thought we'd ever end. I can't afford to lose more friends. Not to have you close at hand Wasn't quite what I had planned. (It's that time) Is it that time? A moment that will pass (Yes, it's that time) Is it that time? We knew it couldn't last. I'm just trying to catch my breath. A heart that beats itself to death, Panic stricken by the thought You're not here for my support. (But its that time) Is it that time? A curtain has to fall. (Yes, it's that time) Is it that time? The writing's on the wall. (You're in your prime ) You're in your prime now, darling, And that's the worst of all. It's just that time. Night must fall. I'm so lonely. I'm so sorry. Can we ever justify Letting sleeping hatred lie? In the trenches hand-to-hand Is the measure of a man. Am I a man? (It's that time) Is it that time? The light has almost gone. (Yes, it's that time) Is it that time? The carnival moves on. You're in your prime (You're in your prime now, darling) And you did nothing wrong, It's just that time. Night has come. |
| Blue Cave - Released 1996 Brad Shepherd - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals, Lead Vocal on 'All I Know' Mark Kingsmill - Drums Rick Grossman - Bass, Vocals Dave Faulkner - Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals (except 'All I Know') Produced by Charles Fisher and the Hoodoo Gurus. Mixed by Kevin Shirley. Engineered by Paul McKercher. Assistant recording engineer - Robin Gist. Assistant at Studio 301 - Louis Mitchell. Recorded at Megaphon and Electric Avenue Studios, Sydney NSW. Mixed at Studio 301, Sydney NSW. Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Ma. Dave solos on 'Down On Me', 'If Only...', 'Night Must Fall', (and noodled during the end of 'Get High!') All other solos by Brad. All compositions published by EMI Music Publishing. |
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