‘The Show’ Lyrics

Waiting your arrival
waiting in the wings
waiting for the show to begin
Preparing our illusions
nothing will go wrong
waiting for the show to go on

One day you’ll wake up
you’ll find yourself dead
teach you for being so old
So dead you can’t even crawl out of bed
your bacon and eggs will get cold

Consider me a loony
who writes a crazy song
waiting for the show to go on
But the things I dream of
are sights you’ve never seen
waiting for the show to go on

One day you’ll wake up
you’ll find yourself dead
teach you for being so old
So dead you can’t even crawl out of bed
your bacon and eggs will get cold

If I were any older
I’d have to think again
waiting for the show to go on
Waiting your arrival
the time is close I know
welcome to the beginning of the show

‘All No Better Men’ Lyrics

There,s a dream in my mind
of days gone by
back in the days
when kings would die
for valour
love and valour

Wounded on the battle field
run through with
the tempered steel
of reality
cold reality

But as the blood of life
drains from my soul
think of all my brothers bold
who die with me today

Men of glory men of trust
courageous men
with undying lust
for battle
cold battle

Duty calls to young and old
stable boys
and warriors bold
they tremnle
lord they tremble

But as they’re out there on the battle fields
dying in their hundreds
yes they’re all no better men
than the meagrest of cowards
yes we’re all no better men
than the meagrest of cowards
(you know what I mean)

(Dominic Johns/N. deJong) (4:08)

‘The Visitor’ Lyrics

It’s Friday night, knock on your door
can I come inside
I’ve come to talk, sit on the floor
watch T.V. shut down
what is the time , look at the clock
you know it’s getting late
the conversation turns, start talking sex
get up and watch me melt down

can I stay the night
would not be much trouble
out like a light see
laying in your bed
it’s getting late, nearly morning
let’s go to sleep
it’s getting late nearly morning
let’s go to bed

You only do what you think to be right
it can do no harm
the morning light puts squares on the walls
sit up and watch me go down
I’ll take a dive, swim in the heat
stop me from being tired
blow me away like a cat on a fence
can you feel me touch down

can I stay the night
would not be much trouble
out like a light see
laying in your bed
it’s getting late, nearly morning
let’s go to sleep
it’s getting late nearly morning
let’s go to bed

I like it, let’s do it again
I like it, let’s do it again
I like it, let’s do it again
I like it, let’s do it all over again

(N. deJong) (3:22)

‘Can’t Blame Rock & Roll’ Lyrics

When I was young I had a dream
that I could be the king
a Jaguar super star
do most anything
Don’t make me cry I’d like to try
I want to rule the world
but I was fifteen years of age and hadn’t had a girl

They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
’cause we’re playing along with your game
it’s still the same

A weekend comes for having fun
and playing in the park
can’t stay at home where no one knows
and do it in the dark
Hope nothing’s wrong don’t take to long
to steal your daddy’s car
all driving fast and freaking out
to Jimmie’s lead guitar

They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
’cause we’re playing along with your game
it’s still the same

Youth of today got nothing to say
worth listening to at all
they’re only interested in drinking a lot
following the call
We’ll ban the shows and heaven knows
it all might go away
to make a stand to stop the band
but rock is here to stay

They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
They can’t blame rock & roll
’cause we’re playing along with your game
they can’t kill rock

(N. deJong) (3:17)

‘Tide Is On The Turn’ Lyrics

I see changes in the way you look at me
I hear promises and it’s plain enough to see
that my life’s not over
but the tide is on the turn O.K.

And if you love me then
only you can set me free
I hear whispers in the dark
a cry for sweet insanity
and my life’s not over
but the bird is on the wing O.K.

There is a shimmer in the darkened sky
there is the light of hope
no need to die
for causes that are lost in war
and only found in hell
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn

So keep your feelings
I don’t want to feel your pain
I hear laughter in the dark
you know it’s driving me insane
and my life’s not over
but the birs is on the wing
so let me fly away

There is a shimmer in the darkened sky
there is the light of hope
no need to die
for causes that are lost in war
and only found in hell
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn

yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn
yes the tide is on the turn

(N. deJong) (4:31)

‘Party At My House’ Lyrics

From every boudoir and salon
there’s whispers of what’s going on
invitations laced in gold
favours bought
favours sold
who’s invited who will go
party at my house don’t you know

Party at my house, party at my house
Party at my house, party at my house

Tight lace corsets powdered wigs
steaming quail candied figs
low cut gowns flamboyant bunch
what the hell was in that punch
rumpet strumpet horn and bow
party at my house don’t you know

Party at my house, party at my house
Party at my house, party at my house

But the host had other schemes
to shatter all romantic dreams
his warped and twisted mind unhatched
a wicked scheme quite unmatched
suprises were in store
what do you think the ball was for
too many meads were had
oh dear how sad

In the midst of flounce and lace
dainty steps manly grace
host throws horror on the room
by dropping down his pantaloons
from a chandelier aglow
swinging high his buttocks show
party at my house don’t you know

Party at my house, party at my house
Party at my house, party at my house
Party at my house, party at my house
Party at my house, party at my house

(R. Greenhalgh) (2:51)

‘Staring At Me’ Lyrics

See you walk into the place
pure featured expressionless face
curiousity gets the better part of you
you take a look into the human zoo
what do you see there are you surprised
can assure you I’m civillized
you take a good long look the visual lover
keep your distance don’t come too close and

Your eyes aren’t suposed to be here
keep staring, keep staring
innocence in mortal danger
keep staring at me

Virgin virtue revealed in your eyes
but I’m not the one to critisise
are you astounded by what you have seen
your eyes cut through me like a laser beam and

Your eyes aren’t suposed to be here
keep staring, keep staring
innocence in mortal danger
keep staring at me

You keep staring, staring at me
You keep staring, staring at me
You keep staring, staring at me
You keep staring, staring at me

But your, your eyes aren’t suposed to be here
keep staring, keep staring
innocence in mortal danger
keep staring at me

(N. deJong/R. Greenhalgh/R.deJong/I.Ballantyne) (3:25)

‘Girl At School’ Lyrics

Was surprised to hear the news
never thought you’d change your views
you were going places
never were a fool
you were just a girl at school
you were just a girl at school

Did they tell you what to do
to forget what we’d been through
you were always one to compromise the rules
you were just a girl at school
you were just a girl at school

Do you want to be his bride
always be right by his side
is it just because you’re carrying his child
you were just a girl at school
you were just a girl at school

Was surprised to hear the news
never thought you’d change your views
you were going places
never were a fool
you were just a girl at school
you were just a girl at school

(N. deJong/I. Ballantyne) (5:28)

‘Tin Soldiers’ Lyrics

Tin soldiers march to war
across the nursery floor they go
marching to war
We wind their clockwork keys
control their destinies, they know
they’re never coming home

Tin soldiers in the ranks
all man their palstic tanks they go
out into the battle field
But the teddies hold their ground
to protect the jewels they found last week
underneath the bed

Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys

Tin soldiers march to war
they’re marching four by four they go
marching to war
The hand that strikes them down
tins soldiers scattered round the floor
losing the war

Tin soldier’s on his knees
he cries with agony
his clockwork heart is broke
his chipped enamel coat

Tin soldier’s nearly done
he lost his tiny gun
his clockwork spring is dead
he lost his gallant head

Rubber duck mans battle ships
afraid to take a dip he sails
round and round the bath tub
Tin soldiers scattered round
lay dying on the ground get up
it’s time for supper

Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys
Fighting toys, fighting toys,
Fighting toys for girls and boys

(N. deJong/R. Greenhalgh/R. deJong/I. Ballantyne) (4:51)

‘If You Want To Be King’ Lyrics

I drew my sword against the world
out on my own to fight
these castle walls can’t pin me
I had to see the light

I was a fool for all to take
and I believed them all
but no one warned me of the pain
they left me here to fall

I’m coming home
drew it from a stone
it’s a peculiar thing
if you want to be king

You took my love, tore it up
you turned my heart to stone
you took my sword, broke it up
you left me here alone

I found the world much larger
than I could conceive
a thousand tales of mystery
why should I not believe

I’m coming home
drew it from a stone
it’s a peculiar thing
if you want to be king

You took my love, tore it up
you turned my heart to stone
you took my sword, broke it up
you left me here alone

I think that you have done me wrong
you would not let me sing
I will do what I want and I
want to be king

(N. deJong/R. deJong) (4:39)

‘I’d Hate To Be’ Lyrics

Excuse me doctor, have you got some time
I’d like an educated look into this head of mine
you see I don’t love my wife and she don’t love me
and i don’t really want to be here can’t you see

Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad

I hope she reads my note to say I’ve gone away
but I had no excuse for why I had to stay
so I sent out invitations to people in this town
party at my house and I burned the damn thing down

Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad

Before you say I’m crazy
please let me have my say
they stole away my marbles
they would not let me play
happily in my new home
pretty pictures having fun
I really like my new coat
but the sleeves are far too long

Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad
Hate to be the one to tell you I am going mad

Before they say I’m crazy
please let me have my say
they stole away my marbles
they would not let me play
happily in my new home
pretty pictures having fun
I really like my new coat
but the sleeves are far too long

(N. deJong) (2:28)