The taxman's in the pocketbook The pressmen are by the bar And all the world is at your door It's strange that you should lock it up And preach an open heart But you know what they're waiting for
You can turn your face away And don't think twice I'm just the ordinary guy you used to know I'm not after your money Or even your advice I believe you'll follow me It's all I need to know To walk away
I was tempted by the devil In his deep blue swimming pool Until the devil's make up ran And my future's in the strangle hold Of ever changing rules I don't intend to understand
You can stop pretending now That I had you fooled I'm still the ordinary guy you used to know I'm not after your money To paralyze my soul I believe you'll follow me It's all I need to know Promise me you'll try to understand before I go And walk away
You can turn your face away And don't think twice I'm just the ordinary guy you used to know I'm not after your money Or even your advice I believe you'll follow me It's all I need to know Promise me you'll try to understand before I go
All I need to, all I need to, all I need to know All I need to, all I need to, all I need to know All I need to, all I need to, all I need to know All I need to, all I need to, all I need to know
Great life to live Great life to live It's all you have to give It's all you have to give
Great life to live Great life to live It's all you have to give It's all you have to give
Great life to live Great life to live
They say you're on (It's all you have to give) It's all right, It's all right, It's all right (It's all you have to give) They say you're on It's all right, It's all right
They say you're on (It's all you have to give) It's all right, It's all right, It's all right (It's all you have to give) They say you're on It's all right, It's all right
They say you're on (It's all you have to give) It's all right, It's all right, It's all right (It's all you have to give) They say you're on It's all right, It's all right
Who may you find Getting lost in the fog I won't let your dreams Run away in the dark
Staring on the rainbow And that look in your eyes Staring on the rainbow And that look in your eyes
Can't hear the sound Coming through in my ear I still feel the pain Carrying away it for you
Staring on the rainbow And that look in your eyes Staring on the rainbow And that look in your eyes
If you believe when you are coming down I can tear up the rope in your eyes You're alone on the rope and if you can't find your way Don't look down Don't look down
If you believe when you are coming down I can tear up the rope in your eyes You're alone on the rope and if you can't find your way Don't look down Don't look down
So alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
I came through tonight
Just like you
And all this advice has fallen through
I watch and wait as something
I watch and wait as i let more time to decide
And so alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
So alone I cry but something
Well it's about time It's beginning to hurt Time you made up your mind Just what is it all worth
All my useless advice All my hanging around All your cutting down to size All my bringing you down
Watch the clock on the wall Feel the slowing of time Hear a voice in the hall Echoing in my mind
All your stupid ideals You've got your head in the clouds You should see how it feels With your feet on the ground
Here I stand the accused With your fist in my face Feeling tired and bruised With the bitterest taste
All my useless advice All my hanging around All your cutting down to size All my bringing you down All your stupid ideals You've got your head in the clouds You should see how it feels With your feet on the ground
Three important rules for breaking up Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to Prolonging the situation only makes it worse Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly Don't make a big production Don't make up an elaborate story This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene If you wanna date other people say so Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected Even if you've gone together for only a short time And haven't been too serious There's still a feeling of rejection When someone says she prefers the company of others To your exclusive company But if you're honest and direct And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news The boy will respect you for your frankness And honestly he'll appreciate the kind of straight forward manner In which you told him your decision Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby you'll remain friends
I'm head of the class I'm popular I'm a quarterback I'm popular My mom says I'm a catch I'm popular I'm never last picked I got a cheerleader chick
Being attractive is the most important thing there is If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond You have to be as attractive as possible Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean Wash it at least every two weeks Once every two weeks And if you see Johnny football hero in the hall Tell him he played a great game Tell him you liked his article in the newspaper
I'm the party star I'm popular I've got my own car I'm popular I'll never get caught I'm popular I make football bets I'm a teachers pet
Being attractive is the most important thing there is If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond You have to be as attractive as possible Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean Wash it at least every two weeks Once every two weeks And if you see Johnny football hero in the hall I propose we support a one month limit on going steady I think It will keep people more able to deal with weird situations And get to know more people I think if you're ready to go out with Johnny Now's the time to tell him about your one month limit He won't mind he'll appreciate your fresh look on dating And once you've dated someone else you can date him again I'm sure he'll like it Everyone will appreciate it You're so novel what a good idea You can keep your time to yourself You don't need date insurance You can go out with whoever you want to Every boy, every boy in the whole world could be yours If you'll just listen to my plan The teenage guide to popularity
I'm head of the class I'm popular I'm a quarterback I'm popular My mom says I'm a catch I'm popular I'm never last picked I'm a cheerleader chick I'm the party star I'm popular I've got my own car I'm popular I'll never get caught I'm popular I'm a teachers pet I make football bets
Well, you've got your diamonds and you've got your pretty clothes And the chauffeur drives your car You let everybody know But don't play with me 'cause you're playing with fire
Your mother she's an heiress owns a block in Saint John's Wood And your father'd be there with her If he only could So don't play with me 'cause you're playing with fire
Your old man took her diamond's and tiaras by the score Now she gets her kicks in Stepney Not in Knightsbridge anymore So don't play with me 'cause you're playing with fire
Well you've got some diamonds and you will have some others But you'd better watch your step girl Or start living with your mother So don't play with me 'cause you're playing with fire So don't play with me 'cause you're playing with fire
She eyes me like a pisces when I am weak I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black
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Meat-eating orchids forgive no one just yet Cut myself on angel hair and baby's breath Broken hymen of your highness I'm left black Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back
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She has me like a pisces when I am weak I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black
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