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Rude Boy
02:58
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Mama didn’t raise no Rude Boy, Rude Boy
In a government yard
Inna Concrete Jungle
Sometimes I feel alright, sometimes I struggle
There is still a chance, and I can take it
My road is never straight, but I can make it
Sometimes we have to choose before we’re ready
Holding on a little hope
And rocking steady
Mama didn’t raise no Rude Boy
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2. |
On the Radio
02:25
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Ooh, she loves me
She loves me, I know
I know, because I heard it on the radio
I don't know what to say
Don't know what to do
To make you want to say to me
The things I feel for you
It's taking all my strength to get her on my wavelength
Ooh, she loves me
She loves me, I know
I know, because I heard it on the radio
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She’s as sweet as a dream
I’m buzzing around her like a honeybee
She makes the bright side of things appear
Can I tell you this? I don’t want to scare you
But can I tell you this?
I want you.
I’m acting crazy, I know it’s obvious
But it’s been so long since I’ve felt like this
Who can say your heart is wrong?
Can I tell you this? I don’t want to scare you
But can I tell you this?
I want you.
I’m hoping that you’ll feel the same
Because desire out of balance is a crazy game
Is it too soon now to let it show?
Can I tell you this? I don’t want to scare you
But can I tell you this?
I want you.
I just want to hold you
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I thought it was no thing that could happen
I thought it was no dream my eyes could see
Alone again I was abandoned
No sign that love would ever rescue me
Ain’t love a surprise before my eyes
I didn’t see you in the shadows
I’d given up on that one soul to set me free
And now the bitter’s turned to honey
There’s a new star shining over me
Ain’t love a surprise before my eyes
Then one day it finds a way to get to where you are
When I hold you in my arms, I can’t remember where I’ve been
You come and knock me off my feet
When I hold you in my arms, I can’t remember where I’ve been
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I was another man when you were mine
I recall it like a dream now
Like another life
And it’s the time of my life
I’m growing older
And as the seasons pass me by
I’m growing colder
Been going through some changes
It’s been a long, long time
And now missing you is all that I can do
All my life
I’ve got all your pictures
In a box beneath my bed
And I take them out from time to time
And I tell them all the things I should have said
Now that I know that you’re the only
I’ll try to deny that I’m still lonely
Been going through some changes
It’s been a long, long time
And now missing you is all that I can do
All my life
I’m going out tonight, and I’m going to find you
And when I do, I will remind you
That it’s the time of our lives
We’re growing older
And as the seasons pass us by
We’re growing colder
Been going through some changes
It’s been a long, long time
And now missing you is all that I can do
All my life
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:: Lyrics ::
There’s a tiny little island where they all like tea,
And they drive their cars on the wrong side of the street
They’ve got punks, and mods, and rockers, too;
And rock & roll music by you know Who.
They’re all screwed up in England
Yeah, they’re all screwed up.
They’re a monarchy with a queen or king,
But the monarch can’t do anything.
Their house is parliamentary
Since Cromwell changed their history.
They’ve got lots of fog and wind and rain
You know the weather over there is always the same.
But none of this would matter to me
If they hadn’t invaded us back in ’63.
There’s a tiny little island where they all like tea,
And they drive their cars on the wrong side of the street
They’ve got punks, and mods, and rockers, too;
And rock & roll music by a band called The Who.
They’re all screwed up in England
Yeah, they’re all screwed up.
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7. |
Got a Girl
02:40
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I don’t mind being on my own
In fact, some things are better alone
But it might be time to change
I’ve got a girl now
And I’m hoping that things will get better
I’ve got a girl now
And I’m feeling more alive since I met her
I don’t want trouble and strife
But maybe someone to share this life
To laugh and make me cry
I’ve got a girl now
And I’m hoping this time will be better
I’ve got a girl now
And she’d like to come inside if I’ll let her
I’ve got a girl now
And I’m hoping this time I’ll do better
I’ve got a girl now
And she’d like to come inside if I’ll let her
I’ve got a girl now
And I’m hoping this time I’ll be better
I’ve got a girl now
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Been through the bad times,
Been through the rain.
But after all, we’re still together just the same.
I believe in a heart that’s true
And woman, I believe in you.
And I’ll testify.
Testify.
Take this love and testify.
If you’re with me, won’t you stand up
Let’s sing it loud, to the lord above.
Let’s testify
Testify
Take this love and testify.
Been through the bad times
Been through the rain
But after all, we’re still together just the same
There’s many lost along the way,
But we’re marching on to a better day.
We’ll testify.
Testify – when everybody says you can’t.
Testify – come on and take me by the hand.
Testify – every woman, every man.
People in the world, let’s get together—
It’s only way it’ll ever get better.
Testify.
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9. |
Goodvibe Girl
03:19
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Lyrics
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When you walked into the room
I’d knew you’d come too soon
Cause I wasn’t ready
No I wasn’t ready for you
I said, “Now, Heart, get ready”
And I felt my palms get sweaty
And I pictured my heart already broken
I got steady on my feet
But your smile so bittersweet
Said all the words I’d never spoken
Let’s sail off around the world
You and me, me and you, Goodvibe Girl
I could see you were a survivor
A new beatnik Godiva
You could turn the world on with your wiles
A higher-born eccentric
With your brown eyes so electric
You make everyone important for a while
Let’s sail off around the world
You and me, me and you, Goodvibe Girl
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10. |
Cool Girl Summer
03:12
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Lyrics:
I see you on the street and you’re looking real good
Got those fakeskin boots, got your legs looking long
Looking good, looking long; I think I better move along
You’re carrying yourself without a care in the world
You’ve got the attitude and it’s working for you, girl
I wish I could play it cool
Around you, I just act the fool
I need a girl who is better for me
Hot girl, cool girl—whatever, please
Your nonchalance—insouciance—drives me crazy in response
Forward, backward, turn me around
Inside, outside, over and out
Penny for pound, you wear me down
A well-placed screw and you’re making it turn
A well-timed match and you’re watching it burn
Fever, getting higher—desire
Maybe you don’t need someone like me
Maybe we agree to disagree
But I may be right, at least tonight
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