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Bide Your Time
03:34
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“BIDE YOUR TIME”
DOWN UNDERGROUND - MOVEMENT AND STATIC
CONSTANTLY CHANGING - ALWAYS ERRATIC
ON SHIFTING GROUND - FROZEN AND BLINDED
FOREVER DISTRACTED - WHATEVER’S DECIDED
CLOSE TO THE EDGE - SHATTERED AND BLEEDING
REFUSING TO FOLLOW – WHOEVER IS LEADING
CRASH THROUGH IT ALL – LOVING AND HATING
FLASHING NO COLOUR – BUT PATIENTLY WAITING
(BIDE YOUR TIME, BIDE YOUR TIME…)
RUNNING THROUGH SAND – HIDING AND SHOWING
LIGHT WITHIN SHADOW – NEVER QUITE KNOWING
WHO IS THE MENTOR – POET OR DEVIL?
SCATHING BUT KINDLY – NOT ON THE LEVEL
AN UNCERTAIN UNION – AN ENCOUNTER TO SAVOUR
SAME OLD TEMPTATION – WITH A BRAND NEW FLAVOUR
SAFE IN THE HOME – CONVICTED, SO LONELY
TEARING THE AIR – LOSING INNOCENCE SLOWLY
(BIDE YOUR TIME, BIDE YOUR TIME…)
(Outro)
UNDERGROUND, UNDERGROUND
BIDE YOUR TIME UNDERGROUND
BIDE YOUR TIME…..
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Power of N
02:20
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POWER OF ‘N’
PLEASE CALL BY NEXT TIME YOU’RE FREE
I’LL BE ALONE WITH MY FRIENDS ON T.V.
THE DOOR’S ALWAYS OPEN FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU
MY HOME AFFORDS THE PERFECT VIEW
DON’T STAND OUTSIDE ON CEREMONY
MY PARLOUR LOOKS PRETTY DON’T YOU AGREE
COME IN SAYS THE SPIDER, STAY AWHILE
THE SPIDER WITH AN ARROGANT STYLE
(CHORUS)
THE EYE OF THE SPIDER TO THE POWER OF ‘N’
STRETCHES BACK TO WAY BACK WHEN
IT’S BEEN CHARTED, SIGNED AND SEALED
THE SPIDER’S MOTIVE FINALLY REVEALED
DIVIDE DEVOUR DESSICATE
YOU THINK YOU’RE JUST VISITING
A HESISTANT/RESIDENT YOU’LL BE
A LONG TERM TENANCY
SO GOODBYE FRIEND AND THANKS FOR THE CALL
GOODBYE, FAREWELL TO ONE AND ALL
THIS PREDATOR WITHOUT A DOUBT
WILL SUCK YOU DRY AND SPIT YOU OUT
(CHORUS)
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EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE KING
THIS SPLENDID HEART MAY WELL IMPRESS BUT CANNOT CHANGE THE RULES
AND SUNNY DAYS MAY WELL EVOKE A MEMORY RETUNED
CLAIM TO BE A REALIST WITH A POLITICIAN’S SOUL
ALWAYS ON A MISSION, IDEALISTS MUST HAVE GOALS
THE ONLY WAY TO FEEL THE CITY IS TO VIEW IT AS A WHOLE
THE ONLY WAY TO FEEL THE CITY IS TO VIEW IT AS A WHOLE
EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE KING, THE KING IS EVERYTHING
EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE KING, HIS HEALTH IS EVERYTHING!
NEW AND MARVELLOUS FEATURES IMPRESS THE FICKLE FEW
BUT WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN, THAT FIRST MISSED…STEP
BRILLIANT BUT OBSTINATE AND NOT DONE YET
THE MOON IS MASTER OF THE SKY AND THE BIRDS HAVE AN HOUR TO SING
QUITE FRANKLY CITIZEN, I’M BROUGHT DOWN!
EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE KING, THE KING IS EVERYTHING
EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE KING, HIS HEALTH IS EVERYTHING
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4. |
High Life
03:18
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HIGH LIFE
WE CAN STAY HERE
WE COULD GO HOME
MISS THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
WE CAN TURN TO STONE
WE CAN PLAY GAMES
WE CAN BE BORED
HANGING ON THE LINE
WAIT TO BE ADORED
(Chorus)
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
SEARCHING LOW AND HIGH
WE COULD LIVE THE HIGH LIFE BABY
KICK THEM IN THE IN THE EYE
REFUSE TO WAIT HERE
REFUSE TO WASTE TIME
DON’T KNOW WHAT FEAR IS
WE ALWAYS LOOK DIVINE
GETTING BACK TO BASICS
DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH
SMASHING ALL THE HARD RULES
RAISING THE ROOF
(Chorus)
IT’S JUST HUMAN NATURE
TO EXIST IS NOT ENOUGH
IT’S THE REASON WE ARE HERE
IT’S A TIME TO GET TOUGH
GETTING BACK TO BASICS
DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH
SMASHING HARD RULES
RAISING THE ROOF
(Chorus)
(OUTRO)
HIGH LIFE
LIVE THE HIGH HIGH LIFE
HIGH LIFE
LIVE THE HIGH HIGH LIFE
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Reciprocate
02:58
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RECIPROCATE
SHE WAS HIS SLAVE - CAN SHE BE HIS MASTER?
IF THEY BREAK THESE CHAINS – THEY SET THEMSELVES FREE
HE NEEDS TO KNOW – SO - PLEASE RECIPROCATE
PLEASE SEND A SIGN – SO HE CAN SEE…
[Chorus]
THAT THE TIME IS RUNNING OUT
AND THE SIN COMES RUSHING IN
THEY REALLY CAN’T REMEMBER - HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN [x2]
SHE IS SO COOL AND - HIS HEART WILL BREAK
TAKING HER HAND WAS - HIS BIGGEST MISTAKE!
HE IS A FOOL SO - HE STANDS IN LINE
HE NEEDS TO KNOW – SO - PLEASE RECIPROCATE
PLEASE SEND A SIGN – SO HE CAN SEE…
[Chorus]
THAT THE TIME IS RUNNING OUT
AND THE SIN COMES RUSHING IN
THEY REALLY CAN’T REMEMBER - HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN [x2]
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AND THIS IS HOW THE WEST WAS WON
I MET SOMEONE
MAKES ME SEA SICK
I MET SOMEONE
THEY THROW ME A LINE
ONCE IN AWHILE
I MET SOMEONE
AND THEY BLAME THE RADIO
FOR CRACKING THE ICE
I MET SOMEONE
SO NOBLE AND FREE
ON THE LOST HORIZON
SINGING MY PRAISES
AND THIS IS HOW THE WEST WAS WON
I MET SOMEONE
LOSING ESKIMO WAYS
I MET SOMEONE
A DIFFERENT BREED
SO DISTANT IN TIME
AND THEY BLAME TELEVISION
FOR CRACKING THE ICE
I LOST SOMEONE
BELOW THE MOUNTAIN
I LEFT SOMEONE
SINGING TO LOKI
THE LONE SURVIVOR
ALL IS FORGIVEN AS WE SAIL ACROSS THE SEA
AND CRUSHED BY TEMPTATION THE BLAME LIES WITH ME
AND THIS IS HOW THE WEST WAS WON
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7. |
One Word Four Letters
02:37
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ONE WORD FOUR LETTERS
ONE WORD FOUR LETTERS
MOSCOW RULES FOR [THE] GO-GO GETTERS
BREAK A CODE – [AND] PICK A LETTER
STEADY HANDS MAKE THE GAME RUN BETTER
[Chorus 1]
DARK AND LIGHT – WATERTIGHT
EXTRACT NARCOTIC FROM A POCKET
SUDDEN RUSH – SUBTLE FEELING
STILL STANDING - HEAD REELING
[2]
ONE WORD FOUR LETTERS
HIDE YOUR THOUGHTS FROM THE NEW VENDETTA!
GO WITH THE FLOW – [AND] CHANGE THE PATTERN
BLEND IN – DO NOT RAISE SUSPICION!
[Chorus 2]
DARK AND LIGHT – WATERTIGHT
DON’T LOOK BACK - LEARN THE LESSON
NURTURE - COMPLACENCY – AVOID THE CONFESSION!
[3]
ONE WORD FOUR LETTERS
ASSUME NOTHING – FACTS ARE MUCH BETTER
FEELS WRONG? – ABORT THE MISSION!
COLD AS ICE – IN CONTROL OF AGGRESSION
[Chorus 3]
DARK AND LIGHT – WATERTIGHT
STRIP LIGHTS ON THE CEILING
BEATING HEART– NO REVEALING
MOST SECRETIVE DEALING!
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8. |
Caught in The Act
03:06
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT
THIS WORLD WON'T WORK ANYMORE
HEADING SOUTH, WALKING ALONE
DEVIL RIDING ON MY BACK
HE’S A HEAVY LOAD
CAUGHT IN THE ACT ONCE AGAIN
UNMASKED, EXPOSED, UNCLEAN
TAKE THE TIME TO PUT THINGS RIGHT
ALL GOOD SOULS WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN
HOLD OUT YOUR HANDS NOW… CALL ME TO YOUR SIDE
HOLD OUT YOUR HANDS NOW… PULL ME IN…
STOP THESE CEMETERY VANDALS
THROW SOME LIGHT ON THE SCENE
ARREST THOSE RESPONSIBLE
RESPECT THE HUMAN CODE
CAUGHT IN THE ACT ONCE AGAIN
UNMASKED, EXPOSED, UNCLEAN
TAKE THE TIME TO PUT THINGS RIGHT
ALL GOOD SOULS WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN
HOLD OUT YOUR HANDS NOW… CALL ME TO YOUR SIDE
HOLD OUT YOUR HANDS NOW… PULL ME IN…
(CHORUSx2)
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Space Elevator
03:05
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SPACE ELEVATOR
SPENT ALL NIGHT - PUTTING THINGS RIGHT
SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON A GOAL SO BRIGHT
CALLED YOUR BLUFF - RODE YOUR LUCK
NOTHING’S GOING TO STOP ME FROM COMING RIGHT UP
NOW I KNOW I CAN GROW
CHASE THE STARS
IN A COSMIC GLOW
SEE THE WORLD FROM A HIGHER PLACE
ROAR AROUND IN THIS SPACE RACE
(SOON I’LL BE WHERE I WANT TO BE…)
HEADING OUT UP ON HIGH
LET ME SPREAD MY WINGS AND FLY AWAY
HEADING OUT UP ON HIGH
BETTER TO FADE - THAN LIVE A LIE
A DISTANT DASH – COMETS SHOOT PAST
END OF THE JOURNEY ARRIVES AT LAST
COSMIC DUST – STARMAN’S LUST
NOTHING’S GOING TO STOP ME FROM COMING RIGHT UP
CAN’T TURN BACK – AND THE TABLES STACKED
NERVES ARE FRAYED – AND I CAN’T RELAX
I’D RATHER FLY UNTIL I DIE
OR LIVE FOREVER IN THE SKY
(SOON I’LL BE WHERE I WANT TO BE…)
HEADING OUT UP ON HIGH
LET ME SPREAD MY WINGS AND FLY AWAY
HEADING OUT UP ON HIGH
BETTER TO FADE THAN LIVE A LIE
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Opposites Detract
02:30
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OPPOSITES DETRACT
YOU SAY DEFENCE IS THE BEST FORM OF ATTACK
BUT THEN YOU PUT ME FLAT ON MY BACK
YOU SAY REVENGE IS BEST SERVED HOT
YOU ALWAYS TAKE MORE THAN I’VE GOT
YOU SAY “OPPOSITES DETRACT” (x2)
EVERY TIME YOU’RE NEAR ME
IT’S LIKE A HEAD EXPLOSION
EVERY TIME I HEAR YOU
IT’S LIKE THE VERY FIRST TIME
YOU SAY”OPPOSITES DETRACT”
OPPOSITES DETRACT” (x2)
YOU SAY “ART IS BETTER BY DESIGN”
YOU CRITIQUE MY WRITING LINE BY LINE
YOU SAY “ALWAYS A BORROWER BE”
BUT DON’T PRESS YOUR MORALS ON ME
YOU SAY”OPPOSITES DETRACT”
OPPOSITES DETRACT” (x2)
EVERY TIME YOU’RE NEAR ME
IT’S LIKE A HEAD EXPLOSION
EVERY TIME I HEAR YOU
IT’S LIKE THE VERY FIRST TIME
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Blameless Blue
03:30
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BLAMELESS BLUE
(Verse 1) C C/B
Be careful what you’re thinking today – Be careful with your feelings
Please don’t go stealing again – But give me what I’m needing
You must give in today – No point in fighting
You think it’s all a game – You can’t get away!
(Bridge) A B F - A B C
And your name was written bright in the stars that shone last night
As the morning clouds depart I will reach into your heart
And falling to the floor our bodies pressed against the door
So the time at last is here to make my intentions clear…
(Chorus) A G C B
You will lay perfectly still as I slide over you
Oh! What a thrill - The sky is blameless blue
You will lay perfectly still as I slide over you
Moving in for the kill - It’s the least I can do…
(Verse 2) C C/B
Oh! What a beautiful day – Just as the sun is sinking
Why so low? Why so down? – Try positive thinking
You say it can’t happen today – if you stay awake
But as the day fades away – here I come again
(Bridge) A B F - A B C
And your name was written bright in the stars that shone last night
As the morning clouds depart I will reach into your heart
And falling to the floor our bodies pressed against the door
So the time at last is here to make my intentions clear…
(Chorus) A G C B
Now we lay perfectly still – Hearts beat in perfect tune
Oh! What a thrill - The sky is blameless blue
Moving in for the kill - It’s the least I can do…
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12. |
Blind Side
03:29
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BLIND SIDE
HE GETS PRESENTS BUT GIVES THEM AWAY
[SHOULD] SAVE THEM UP FOR A RAINY DAY
BANKED COMPLIMENTS WILL PROVIDE
A SUIT OF ARMOUR WHEN THERE’S NOWHERE TO HIDE
LOOKS IN THE MIRROR BUT WHO DOES HE SEE?
NOT THE SAME MAN THAT OTHERS CAN SEE
THINKS HE’S THAT BUT MAYBE HE’S THIS
ALL THE SAME IGNORANCE IS BLISS!
HE’S LIKE THE BULL IN THE CHINA SHOP
NEVER KNOWS WHEN HE SHOULD STOP
MY GOD, HE’S SO NAÏVE
NEVER KNOWS WHEN HE SHOULD LEAVE
SECRET PERSONA HIDDEN AWAY
WHEN WILL THE REAL MAN COME OUT TO PLAY?
LIVES IN THE MOMENT, HIS LIGHT IS DIM
HE’S GOT SO LITTLE TO SAY
JOE AND HARRY HELP HIM PLEASE
JOHARI WINDOW OPENS WITH EASE
SO MUCH DARKNESS PUSHING THE LIGHT
HE CAN’T GIVE UP WITHOUT A FIGHT
[SO] MYSTERIOUS CAN’T SEE HIMSELF
HE’S UNAWARE OF EVERYONE ELSE
SO HIS CAR WILL HIT THE WALL
AND NO-ONE WILL MISS HIM AT ALL!
BLIND SIDE – BLIND SIDE –
CAN’T SEE HIS BLIND BLIND SIDE!
BLIND SIDE – BLIND SIDE –
MY GOD! CAN’T HE SEE HIS
BLIND BLIND SIDE!
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Heavy Weather
02:47
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HEAVY WEATHER
YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
RINGING YOUR BELL
WHEN THERE’S NOBODY THERE
WHO YOU GONNA TELL?
TURN YOUR COLLAR
AGAINST THE RAIN
TURN YOUR BACK AND SWEAR
HEAR THE THUNDER
YOU’RE CALLING OUT
BUT THERE’S NO ONE THERE
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER
THINGS CAN ONLY IMPROVE!
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER
SO MAKE YOUR MOVE!
IN THIS ROLLING CLOUD
IN THIS THINNING AIR
DID YOU EVER WONDER
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO CARE?
TURN YOUR COLLAR
AGAINST THE RAIN
TURN YOUR BACK AND SWEAR
HEAR THE THUNDER
AND YOU’RE CALLING OUT
BUT THERE’S NO ONE THERE
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER
THINGS CAN ONLY IMPROVE!
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER
SO MAKE YOUR MOVE!
THE GAME IS UP – THE RACE IS RUN
NO MORE HEAVEN – NO MORE SUN!
ALL IS STRANGELY CLEAR
NOW THE PLANS ARE SET
THEN THINGS GET UGLY
AND YOU START TO SWEAT
[OUTRO]
THE GAME IS UP – THE RACE IS RUN
NO MORE HEAVEN – NO MORE FUN!
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Klammer Leeds, UK
KLAMMER. Post Punk Dark Pop, Leeds, UK
Klammer put a contemporary twist on the post-punk attitude.
Although there's plenty of hooks in their songs, there's a dark and edgy broodiness coursing through the sound of the band.
They came to life in 2014, drawing from the members' shared love for all things angular, dark, loud and melodic
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