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[GenerationX]

Oh, oh, yes, I`m the great pretender
Pretending that I`m doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I`m lonely but no one can tell

Oh, oh, yes, I`m the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I`ve played the game
But to my real shame
You`ve left me to grieve all alone

Too real is this
Feeling of make believe
Too real when I feel
What my heart can`t conceal

(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Yes, I`m the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I`m not, you see
I`m wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you`re still around

Too real is this
Feeling of make believe
Too real when I feel
What my heart can`t conceal

(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Yes, I`m the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I`m not, you see
I`m wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you`re still around
(Still around)

 

[Steamboat_Kevin]

I am just a poor boy and my story’s seldom told
I’ve squandered my resistance for a pocketful of mumbles, such are promises
All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest, hmmmm

When I left my home and my family, I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of the railway station, runnin’ scared
Laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters, where the ragged people go
Looking for the places only they would know

Li la li...

Asking only workman’s wages, I come lookin’ for a job, but I get no offers
Just a comeon from the whores on 7th avenue
I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there

Now the years are rolling by me, they are rockin’ even me
I am older than I once was, and younger than I’ll be, that’s not unusual
No it isn’t strange, after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same

Li la li...

And I’m laying out my winter clothes, wishing I was gone, goin’ home
Where the new york city winters aren’t bleedin’ me, leadin’ me to go home

In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him
’til he cried out in his anger and his shame
I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains
Yes he still remains

Li la li...

 

[stranger]

You give your hand to me
And then you say hello
And I can hardly speak
My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell
You think you know me well
But you don't know me

No, you don't know the one
Who dreams of you each night
Who longs to kiss your lips
And longs to hold you tight
To you I'm just a friend
That's all I've ever been
No, you don't know me

I never knew the art of making love
Though my heart aches with love for you, yeah
Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by
The chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me
And then you say goodbye
And then I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
I know you'll never know
The one who loves you so
No, you don't know me

But I never knew the art of making love
Though my heart aches with love for you
Afraid and shy, and I let your chance go by
The chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me
And then you say goodbye
And then I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
Oh you'll never, ever know
The one who loves you so
No, you don't know me

I said, you'll never, ever know
The one who loves you so
Cause you don't know me
No, you don't know me

 

[Lil'mermaid]

One more trip down
To the lost and found
To find your heart that the
Quarterback punk dropped on the ground
One more trip down
To the lost and found
To find your heart

Left out
The one they picked last for the big ball game
Beat up after class
No doubt
You'll show them one day
You are not the same
You won't be the last one anymore

One long walk down
Through the hallways now
You're finding out
That you don't fit in this time around
One long walk down
Through the hallways now
You feel left out

Left out
The one they picked last for the big ball game
Beat up after class
No doubt
You'll show them one day
You are not the same
You won't be the last one anymore

 

[stranger]

I backed my car into a cop car the other day
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's OK
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh what did I say?
Well you just laughed it off, it was all OK

And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on anyway, well

a fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam
It was worth it just to learn some slide of hand
Bad news comes-don't you worry even when it lands
Good news will work its way to all them plans
We both got fired on exactly the same day,
Well, we'll float on, good news is on the way

And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on OK
And we'll all float on

Alright already, we'll all float on
No, don't you worry, we'll all float on
Alright, already, we'll all float on
Alright, don't worry, we'll all float on

[Alright! already!]
and we'll all float on
Alright already, we'll all float on
Alright, don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy
We'll all float on
Alright already, we'll all float on
Alright already, we'll all float on OK
Don't worry, we'll all float on
Even if things get heavy, we'll all float on

Alright already, we'll all float on [alright!]
Don't you worry, we'll all float on [alright!]
We'll all float on, all float on

 

[tigsmom]

There are places I remember all my life,
Though some have changed,
Some forever, not for better,
Some have gone and some remain.

All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall.
Some are dead and some are living.
In my life I've loved them all.

But of all these friends and lovers,
There is no one compares with you,
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new.

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before,
I know I'll often stop and think about them,
In my life I'll love you more.

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before,
I know I'll often stop and think about them,
In my life I'll love you more.
In my life I'll love you more.

 

[Computer Magic]

What would you do if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends

What do I do when my love is away
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day,
(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends

Do you need anybody
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.

Would you believe in a love at first sight
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time


Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends

Do you need anybody
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
with a little help from my friends.

 

[tigsmom]

If there’s anything that you want,
If there’s anything I can do,
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you.
I’ve got everything that you want,
Like a heart that is oh, so true.
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you.
I got arms that long to hold you
And keep you by my side.
I got lips that long to kiss you
And keep you satisfied, oooh.
If there’s anything that you want,
If there’s anything I can do,
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you.
From me, to you.
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you.
I got arms that long to hold you
And keep you by my side.
I got lips that long to kiss you
And keep you satisfied, oooh.
If there’s anything that you want,
If there’s anything I can do,
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you.
To you, to you, to you.

 

[doop]

When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow?
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise

The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred Halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find the minds that made us strong?
Can't we learn to feel what's right
And what's wrong?
What's wrong?

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise
Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?
Can't we find the minds to lead us
Closer to the heart?

 

[speck76]

Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don’t be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
’cause I’ve seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don’t know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

So if you’re mad, get mad
Don’t hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I’m a lot like you
When you’re standing at the crossroads
And don’t know which path to choose
Let me come along
’cause even if you’re wrong

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you

And when...
When the night falls on you, baby
You’re feeling all alone
You won’t be on your own

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you

I’ll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

 

[LoriMistress]

I disagree, I would say that before Nimrod, they were just flat out punk.

They have, and for the most part, still have their punk ethics, but before Nimrod, they were pop-punk. Now Ramones, they ARE the ultimate "punk rock."

 

[Computer Magic]

Hey where did we go
Days when the rains came
Down in a hollow
Playin’ a new game

Laughin’ and a runnin’
Skippin’ and a jumpin’
In the misty mornin’ fog
Ah with our hearts a thumpin’
Was you my brown eyed girl
You my brown eyed girl

Now what ever happened
Tuesday is oh so slow
Goin’ down the old mine with a
Transistor radio

Standin’ in a sunlit lane
Hidin’ ’hind a rainbow’s wall
Slippin’ and a slidin’ yeah
All along the waterfall
It was you my brown eyed girl
You my brown eyed girl

Do you remember when
We used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da

So hard to find my way
Now that I’m on my own
Thought about it just the other day
My, where’d the times all gone

Can’t remember back then lord
Sometimes I’m overcome thinkin’ ’bout
Makin’ love in the green grass
Uh behind the stadium
With you my brown eyed girl
You my brown eyed girl

Do you remember when
We used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da yeah
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da oh oh oh oh
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da oh oh oh oh
Sha la la la la la la la la la la ti da

 

[tigsmom]

There's a world where I can go
And tell my secrets to
In my room
In my room

In this world I lock out
All my worries and my fears
In my room
In my room

Do my dreaming
And my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying
And my sighing
Laugh at yesterday

Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid
In my room
In my room

 

[GenerationX]

I read the news today, oh, boy
About a lucky man
Who made the grade

And though the
News was rather sad
Well, I just had to laugh
I saw the photograph

He blew his mind out in a car
He didn`t notice that
The lights had changed

A crowd of people
Stood and stared
They`d seen his face before
Nobody was really sure if
He was from the House of Lords

I saw a film today, oh, boy
The English Army had
Just won the war
A crowd of people turned away
But I just had to look
Having read the book
I`d love to turn you on

Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head
Found my way downstairs
And drank a cup and looking up
I noticed I was late

Found my coat
And grabbed my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs
And had a smoke
Somebody spoke and
I went into a dream
Ah ah ah ah.....

I read the news today oh, boy
Four thousand holes
In Blackburn, Lancashire

And though the
Holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes
It takes to fill the Albert Hall
I`d love to turn you on

 

[GenerationX]

Close your eyes and I`ll kiss you
Tomorrow, I`ll miss you
Remember, I`ll always be true
And then while I`m away
I`ll write home every day
And I`ll send all my loving to you

I`ll pretend that I`m kissing
The lips I am missing
And hope that my
Dreams will come true
And then while I`m away
I`ll write home every day
And I`ll send all my loving to you

All my loving, I will send to you
All my loving, darling, I`ll be true

Close your eyes and I`ll kiss you
Tomorrow, I`ll miss you
Remember, I`ll always be true
And then while I`m away
I`ll write home every day
And I`ll send all my loving to you

All my loving, I will send to you
All my loving, darling, I`ll be true
All my loving, all my loving
Ooo ooo, all my loving
I will send to you

 

[tigsmom]

There you go and baby here am I
Well you left me here so I could sit and cry
Golly gee what have you done to me
Well I guess it doesn't matter anymore

Do you remember baby last September
How you held me tight each and every night
Oh baby how you drove me crazy
But I guess it doesn't matter anymore

There's no use in me a-crying
I've done everything now I'm sick of trying
I've thrown away my nights
Wasted all my days over you

Now you go your way baby and I'll go mine
Now and forever till the end of time
I'll find somebody new and baby
We'll say we're through
And you won't matter anymore

There's no use in me a-crying
I've done everything now I'm sick of trying
I've thrown away my nights
Wasted all my days over you

Now you go your way baby and I'll go mine
Now and forever till the end of time
And I'll find somebody new and baby
We'll say we're through
And you won't matter anymore
No you won't matter anymore
You won't matter anymore

 

[GenerationX]

Oh, darling, please believe me
I`ll never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
I`ll never do you no harm

Oh, darling, if you leave me
I`ll never make it alone
Believe me when I beg you, ooo
Don`t ever leave me alone

When you told me
You didn`t need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly
Broke down and cried

When you told me
You didn`t need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly
Broke down and died

Oh, darling, if you leave me
I`ll never make it alone
Believe me when I tell you
I`ll never do you no harm

Believe me, darling

When you told me, woo
You didn`t need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly
Broke down and cried

When you told me
You didn`t need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly
Broke down and died

Oh, darling, please believe me
I`ll never let you down
Oh, believe me, darling
Believe me when I tell you, ooo
I`ll never do you no harm

 

[GenerationX]

We-a-he-a-hell
The little things you say and do
Make me want to be with you

Rave on, it`s a crazy feeling
And I know it`s got me reeling
When you say I love you
Rave on

The way you dance and hold me tight
The way you kiss and say goodnight

Rave on, it`s a crazy feeling
And I know it`s got me reeling
When you say I love you
Rave on

Well, rave on, it`s a crazy feeling
And I know it`s got me reeling
I`m so glad that you`re
Revealing your love for me

Rave on, rave on and tell me
Tell me not to be lonely
Tell me you love me only
Rave on for me

Well, rave on, it`s a crazy feeling
And I know it`s got me reeling
I`m so glad that you`re
Revealing your love for me

Rave on, rave on and tell me
Tell me not to be lonely
Tell me you love me only
Rave on for me

 

[tigsmom]

People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Oh I need you, need you

Since you left me if you see me with another guy
Looking like I'm having fun
Although he might be cute he's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one

So take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
I'm just a clown since you put me down
My smile is my make-up I wear since my break-up with you

Baby take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Woah baby take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

 

[GenerationX]

When I became of age, my mother called me to her side
She said: Son, you`re growing up now
Pretty soon you`ll take a bride
And then she said

Just because you`ve become a young man now
There`s still some things that you don`t understand now
Before you ask some girl for her hand now
Keep your freedom for as long as you can now
My mama told me
You better shop around
Ah, woah, yeah, you better shop around

Aah, there`s some things that I want you to know now
Ah, just as sure as the wind`s gonna blow now
The women come and the women gonna go now
Before you tell `em that you love `em so now
My mama told me
You better shop around
Woah, yeah, you better shop around

Ah, try to get yourself a bargain, son
Don`t be sold on the very first one
Ah, pretty girls come a dime a dozen
Ah, try to find you one who`s gonna give you true loving

Before you take a girl and say I do now
Make sure she`s in love with you now
My mama told me
You better shop around

Ooh, hey, hey
Try to get yourself a bargain, son
Don`t be sold on the very first one
Ah, pretty girls come a dime a dozen
Ah, try to find you one who`s gonna give you true loving

Before you take a girl and say I do now
Make sure she`s in love with you now
Make sure that her love is true now
I` hate to see you feelin` sad and blue now
My mama told me
You better shop around

Uh, huh, don`t let your first one get `cha
Oh, no, cause i don`t wanna see her wit` `cha
Uh, huh, before you let her hold you tight
Ah, yeah, yeah, make sure she`s all right

Uh, huh, before you let her take your hand, my son
Understand, my son
Be a man, my son
I know you can, my son
I`d love ya, ah, shop around