Are you listening? Yeah, would you, please?

‘Cause I know if you listen,

you won’t believe how you’re talking down to me,

yeah, you’re talking down to me.

Does it make you feel better to put me down? Uh, huh.

Yeah, when we’re together, you push me ‘round. Uh, huh.

So, are you aware of what you say? Uh, huh.

Or, do you care?

Well, either way…uh, huh.

Hey, I know that I laugh it off like it don’t bother me.

Beneath the love, there’s something haunting you.

Well, I just want to point it out so maybe you will see.

Between the two of us we’ll work it through.

Should I believe you when you say you’ll change? Uh, huh.

I’ll never leave you ‘cause I’m to blame. Uh, huh.

Sometimes I act like a child – it’s not too much, I know.

There’s days when I am worthless – yes, it’s true.

But I think we can reconcile and let our feelings go.

I’ll do my part – the rest is up to you.

Now every time I talk to you it’s a turn ‘round thing

‘cause you’re listening, yeah, I believe.

I’m trying to do better – now I can see

you’re not talking down to me –

you’re not talking down to me.

you’ve been away too long.

Or, was it me who disappeared

and left you on your own?

The writing on your face

says you’ve been lied to.

You left here without a trace –

and I died, too.

I’m so glad to see you!

So glad to see you here

like I remember you.

Only want to hold you here

‘neath the December moon.

The writing on your face

says you’ve been lied to.

You left here without a trace –

what could I do?

I’m so glad to see you!

So glad to see you here –

you’ve been away too long.

Or, was it me who disappeared

and left you on your own?

The writing on your face

says you’ve been lied to.

You left here without a trace –

and I died, too.

I’m so glad to see you!

and I know the end of darkness has begun.

A stormy night has given way to quiet hope

that the worst is fin’lly done.

All my sorrow seems to melt away

with the warming of the sun.

No more fear as I greet the dawning day

with the strength of all of us as one.

In the morning, after rain,

I can breathe the air again

free from all the pain.

In the morning, after rain –

a world bright and new again –

life is everywhere.

In the quiet love remains,

children playing games,

in the morning, after rain.

Won’t soon forget the pain and tears,

and I know the suffering it’s caused.

Things that meant so much to me all of these years – had to set them free, nothing lost.

In the sparkling light between the leaves

the truth is clear and plain to see:

so much hope in everything that breathes –

a better place – now this joy sets me free!

In the morning, after rain,

I can breathe the air again

free from all the pain.

In the morning, after rain –

a world bright and new again –

life is everywhere.

In the quiet love remains,

children playing games,

in the morning, after rain.

Another chance to get it right –

one more chance to share our dreams.

Another day that we can show the world we care.

Au Soleil dans l’amour

(to the sun, in love)

In the morning, after rain,

I can hear my soul again

free from all the pain.

In the morning, after rain –

a world bright and new again –

love is everywhere.

In the quiet love remains,

children playing games,

in the morning, after rain.

wearing those shoes –

didn’t have much to say

but you knew…yeah, you knew.

You are a mystery –

do you really care? –

Your voice keeps haunting me –

are you there? Are you there?

And when you look my way

I don’t know what to do.

But when you walk that way

I do believe it’s true:

I’ll think you’re drivin’ me insane!

There’s just one demon I can’t tame.

And when I think of you,

or someone calls your name,

that’s when I know I’ll go insane.

If you give me the word,

I’ll walk away.

You say, “That sounds absurd”

so I’ll stay…yeah, I’ll stay.

You’re acting like you’re lost

and I’m so confused.

Although your signals crossed,

you can’t lose…oh, you can’t lose.

It’s never clear with you –

I don’t know where I stand –

You never tell the truth

‘cause you’re in Wonderland!

Right now you’re drivin’ me insane!

You are that demon in my brain!

You’ve got me bound and tied,

completely locked in chains!

You are the demon I can’t tame!

I’m completely locked in chains!

So I started to write her this song, now I’m so damned stressed.

I’m not too good with words, you see – and the harmony is just a mess,

But if I can get this right, she might say yes!

It’s gonna take about a hundred takes to get this song just right,

And it’ll take another hundred more if I’m gonna sleep tonight.

She said she wouldn’t want to string me along – that she’s not the marrying kind,

But when she hears this song, she’s gonna change her mind!

It’s gonna take about a hundred takes to get this song just right,

And it’ll take another hundred more if I’m gonna sleep tonight.

The perfect chords and words that are oh so true –

The perfect song for sayin “I Love You!”

It’s gonna take about a hundred takes to get this song just right,

And it’ll take another hundred more

If I want her, if I want her, if I want her to be mine!

I couldn’t even pay for my bread –

and when my woman found out my troubles,

she kicked me out of the bed.

I left the city…to find myself a home.

Well, I walked on down the highway –

the nights they sure were cold –

and no pretty girls would take me in

even with some stories I told.

I tried with desperation

to find me another face

but, Lord, with my unlucky bones

I was sure to lose the race.

I left the city…found myself alone.

Well, pretty soon my luck changed –

this girl she was one of a kind –

and her old man even gave me a job –

he said, “Son, things gonna work out just fine!”

My girl and I were married –

we built ourselves a home.

And though it’s just a one-room shack,

I’m sure it’s not for long.

I left the country…and found myself a home.

Seemed so right for us,

Then all around,

Everything starts to change.

The things I thought I’d found,

Began to disappear,

When all around,

Everything looked the same.

No one has to tell me,

No one has to let me down.

No one has to make me,

No one has to break me,

No one has to tell me,

No one has to let me down.

I never knew where to begin,

I never knew where to begin,

Finding out where this world begins,

Finding out where this world begins.

No one has to tell me,

No one has to let me down.

No one has to make me,

No one has to break me,

No one has to tell me,

No one has to let me down.

I never knew where to begin,

I never knew where to begin,

Finding out where this world begins,

Finding out where this world begins,

Finding out where this world begins.

that fear is our worst enemy.

Mongers spewed their brands of hate,

and spoke of doom and deadly fate.

Is that still true in this century?

If FDR were alive today,

I’m not sure what he would say.

If he listened to all the news,

I’m not sure which side he’d choose,

but I’m certain he’d be very afraid.

Fear is what they try to sell

with all the lies they tell –

we buy it all and we drink

from the poisonous well.

Hate is the other face of fear.

Because we hold so dear

to things we’ve been fed,

Lies become truth instead.

(Quote from Epitaph by King Crimson):

“The wall on which the prophets wrote

is cracking at the seams.

Upon the instruments of death,

the sunlight brightly gleams.

When every man is torn apart

with nightmares and with dreams,

will no one lay the laurel wreath

when silence drowns the screams?”

Fear is what they try to sell

with all the lies they tell –

we buy it all and we drink

from the poisonous well.

Hate is the other face of fear.

Because we hold so dear

to things we’ve been fed,

Lies become truth instead.

Soundbites and quotes:

FDR’s Inaugural speech 1933

Geena Davis (from the movie “The Fly”)

Dies Irae – (Day of Wrath from Mass for the Dead – traditional)

Epitaph – Lyrics by Peter Sinfield (King Crimson)

a plan formulating in my mind –

I think I’ll give her a call

and ask her if she’d be so kind

as to be my lover –

I’m sure she’ll say “That sounds divine!” –

But nobody answers.

I’ll call another time…

In my head she dreams of me

and I’m her perfect lover.

In my head she’s everything

and I’m her only love.

In my dreams there’s a vision

of her complete submission

and this is how our love should be.

I’ll have to ditch that plan

and throw the phone on the floor.

I’ll have to be a man

and just go knock on her door.

She asks, “Who is there?”

I say, “It’s the love of your life!”

She cries, “Please go away!”

No! Please let me stay…

In my head you dream of me

and I’m your only lover.

In my head you worship me

and I’m your only love.

In your dreams there’s a vision

of our complete submission

to our perfect life – just you and me…

(Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet by P. Tchaikovsky)

She calls a policeman

and he wants to know my name.

A misunderstanding

and I’m really, really not to blame.

Please tell her I love her –

I‘m sure she will understand –

I’ll write her a letter!

Yeah, that’s a better plan…

In my head she visits me

in this padded prison.

In my head she comforts me:

her picture’s on my wall!

In her eyes I see compassion

for my complete obsession.

I never will forget our love –

we almost had it all!

In my head she dreams of me

and I’m her perfect lover.

In my head she’s everything –

her picture’s on my wall –

In my dreams we’re together

for now and forever.

This is our life

in my head.

Turning into night.

Someone’s calling my name,

But I try to refrain from answering –

I need some time to myself.

It’s nice to be here with nobody else.

I watch the time go by –

Got no alibi.

Simple thoughts leave me

All alone with my fantasy.

And I’m all alone this time.

I’m all alone, feelin’ fine.

Don’t wanna talk no more

About anything to anyone.

I wanna talk to myself, to myself.

Don’t wanna talk no more

About anything to anyone,

I wanna talk to myself, to myself.

—

and where we’re goin’ don’t nobody know,

but it’s alright as long as I am with you

it’s alright.

How can love that started so strong

keep getting’ stronger

the longer it goes on?

You know, it’s alright

as long as we’re together, it’s alright.

Alright tonight. Alright tonight.

Thank you for takin’ me ‘long for this ride.

Thank you for takin’ me by your side.

You know, it’s alright.

I can’t wait to see where this goes:

through the shadows and over the rainbow.

You know, it’s alright

no matter where life takes us, it’s alright.

I might be weary after all these miles,

but you’ll revive me with your sweet, sweet smile.

You know, it’s alright

as long as we’re together, it’s alright.

Alright tonight. Alright tonight.

Thank you for takin’ me ‘long for this ride.

Thank you for takin’ me by your side.

You know, it’s alright.

Alright tonight. Alright tonight.

Alright, alright tonight.

even though I’m pretty sure she isn’t real.

Every time I see her smile she gets to me

I just can’t believe the funny way I feel.

She’s my television love, sent to me from high above, or from Hollywood or somewhere

They create reality to confuse me, or to maybe guarantee I’ll fall in love.

I hope she doesn’t think this love will last forever;

I know that sometime soon this show will have to end.

Until then she’ll find me watching every day, drying all her tears and stealing her away.

She’s my television love, sent to me from high above, or from Hollywood or somewhere

They create reality to confuse me, or to maybe guarantee I’ll fall in love.

A fantasy with a girl on TV is all good fun until it makes you cry.

I think you’ll see that won’t be me, unless they let Jen Lindley die!

(Horn break)

She’s my television love, sent to me from high above, or from Hollywood or somewhere

They create reality to confuse me, or to maybe guarantee I’ll fall in love.

She’s my television love

Are you sad enough now?

Are you sad enough, baby?

You’re makin’ me cry.

Have you had enough, baby?

Have you had enough now?

Have you had enough, baby?

You’re tellin’ me lies.

One time, two times

Three times – you’re out.

One time was enough to see,

You make me shout

Didn’t I warn ya?

Didn’t I beg and plead?

I’m sure I told ya

He’d leave you on your knees.

Here’s my shoulder –

You can cry all night.

—

Come and go as you please.

Say that you don’t –

Remember, you’re talkin’ to me.

And I feel we’ve been here before.

We both know what’s in store

You are the one, the only one;

Our time has come, the only one,

You are the one, the only one.

Say what you need,

Don’t make me get on my knees.

Be what you are,

Cause you’re the one you got to please.

And I feel we’ve been here before.

We both know what’s in store

You are the one, the only one.

—

Turning into night.

Someone’s calling my name,

But I try to refrain from answering –

I need some time to myself.

It’s nice to be here with nobody else.

I watch the time go by –

Got no alibi.

Simple thoughts leave me

All alone with my fantasy.

And I’m all alone this time.

I’m all alone, feelin’ fine.

Don’t wanna talk no more

About anything to anyone.

I wanna talk to myself, to myself.

Don’t wanna talk no more

About anything to anyone,

I wanna talk to myself, to myself.

—

A storm deep in me

Life keeps on changing

Like waves on the sea.

Through distant thunder

Sirens call out to me

Voiceless reminders Of my lonely destiny

I tried so hard to make you the only one

But it’s no use pretending – it’s time to be movin’ on

I’m a faithless man; that’s what I am

I’m a faithless man; my heart has a mind of it’s own

I’m a faithless man; that’s what I am

Always been in love – but not for very long.

I know I should love you

Like you’re the only one.

And when I’m here

That’s so easily done.

But when I’m on the road

The stage is my home

Catch her eye, my heart lies and fidelity’s gone.

Weakness within me, or strength to be on my own

Doesn’t really matter, either way it’s wrong.

—

I’m clingin’ to my bed.

My soul is drownin’,

There’s demons in my head.

Since you’ve been gone,

I’m movin’ on

From my sanity.

Never needed love,

Did very well on my own.

Loneliness was my friend,

Solitude my home.

I should be glad,

But I’m so sad.

I feel all alone – I just want you home.

If this is love, then you can have it.

All I feel is heartache – I can live without it.

If this is love, then only you

Can end my misery. Please come back to me.

Can’t remember when I felt so bad.

This place feels so empty now;

It’s drivin’ me mad.

I didn’t know

That letting you go

Would be so hard to take – ah, my mistake.

If this is love, then you can have it.

All I feel is emptiness – I can live without it.

If this is love no one else will do.

I hope it’s not too late,

—

What we had – you’ll want it someday.

You know you’ll always want it.

You know all it takes is –

You know the time’s upon us

That’s what you’re gonna see

Your will is gettin’ tougher

So fight’s hard to see

The water’s all around us

Please stop drowning me.

All I want is your love –

All I want is your love

Bleedin’ all in

Who is the fool who thinks that leaning on

Someone too long, will make it easy on themselves?

Who’s the fool who says that life is free –

Oh, not me, I can plainly see.

There’s a price that we pay every day – every day

For the fool who won’t do his part

But if it breaks your heart,

Bleed all over yourself trying to help Mr. Sympathy.

Bleed all over yourself trying to help, why can’t you see?

Who’s the fool when he only loves you

When you’ve given his point of view?

Who’s the fool? Let him stand on his feet

You take back seat, it’s the right thing to do.

There’s a price …

—

I’m not buying it – your store is closed forever, and it’s true

You’re through, Mr. Lies.

I can still see the look in her eyes

As she turned around, she turned around and walked away,

To my surprise, I don’t believe, I can’t believe it to this day

Oh no, I really thought our love would last

But now, oh no, far too much time has past away, Mr. Lies.

A strange thought crossed my mind –

What turned her away? I know it wasn’t something I did

Was she blind?

It was something you said – Something that you told her, instead

Oh no, the things you told her were so untrue

Lies, lies, lies

To try to make her fall to you – it’s true.

Mr. Lies, don’t lie anymore.

I’m not buying it – your store’s closed forever and it’s true

You’re through, Mr. Lies.

Lies, lies, lies the look in her eyes.

—

Where are you?

Are you driftin’ back to a place and time

Up in Penny’s room

When you closed your eyes

And I held you for the first time – I lost my mind

I think you lost yours, too.

And I’m thinkin’ ’bout the way I wanted it to last

But, forever could have never been long enough.

Now I close my eyes

And I see you Ah, your long blond hair was flowin’

There was nothin’ I could do

So I fell in love You know it’s true

I fell helplessly under your spell

And you fell for me, too.

Now we never could deny –

That feelin’ was too strong

And we didn’t care to end it

When we left we were not gone.

And I want to be with you, and I want to see you

In my life now and forever we should always be together

I want to be with you, and I want to see you

I’ve had no better time since then, and this feelin’ never ends

Open your eyes

Do you see –

Ah, the man who loves you so uncontrollably?

It’s no surprise

It’s meant to be

We’re together now forever

Beyond eternity.

And I’m thinkin’ ’bout the way

I’ve wanted it to last

But, forever could have never

been long enough for that.

—

And no one has the power – the world

turns out of control

Can’t you see? No time to smell the flowers,

You’re expected in the tower –

Better be there now or heads are going to roll.

What’s so important that it never seems to wait?

And what’s so urgent that I’m always running late?

Day by day, we keep our noses to the grindstone,

Always with our minds on the things we have to achieve.

You can take all of the time you need for yourself

Or is it true that you are controlled by someone else?

Run, run little rats – you may never lose;

The rule of the game’s you’ve got the right to choose.

Run, run, run as fast as you can;

Tell yourself you’re some kind of man.

Seems to me a day’s more like an hour …

—

Your eyes are the essence of your show.

All you need is someone to love

That special way you know.

I can see the way we are

When our eyes meet,

But I can never be

The man you want me to be.

The sun is sinking through our days.

Feelings were bright but now they’re shade.

All you need is …

Well, I tried to care, but you ain’t takin’ me nowhere.

I tried to care – you gotta believe, you gotta believe

I tried to care, but you ain’t takin’ me nowhere.

I tried to care – you gotta believe, you gotta believe.

This night is not for you and me.

Just walk away there’s nothin’ new.

—

Hoping I will stay in bounds.

Catching a glimpse of the sun,

Everybody’s on the run.

And I wish I knew the rules,

Then I’d understand.

Keep on workin’ like a fool,

Tryin’ to make my stand.

The news today was bleak,

There’s nothin’ under our feet.

The grass is bluer today,

So, I’m gonna stay away

And I wish I knew the rules,

Then I’d understand.

Will I find all the clues

Playin’ in my band.

And I wish I

knew the rules,

Then I’d understand.

Keep on workin’ like a fool,

Tryin’ to make my stand.

Listen to all those lies –

The promise of paradise.

There’s a stranger in me

To make my soul agree.

—

It’s tearin’ me open; new honesty

Just look into my heart, just look into me –

See what I am.

Careless for so long, life was a dream.

No love could hold me, or so it seemed.

I saw you in his arms – my soul never knew so much pain

A life without your love, a life without you,

I can’t take.

I look into your eyes –

What have I done, what can I do?

Forever in my life,

There’s only one, there’s only you.

—