Lyrics - Manifesto
Released: 1979
Manifesto
I am for a life around the corner
That takes you by surprise
That comes, leaves, all you need
And more besides
I am for a life and time by numbers
Blast in fast ’n’ low
Add ’em up, account for luck
You never know
I am into friendship and plain sailing
Through frenzied ports of call
O shake the hand to beat the band
With love is all
Or nothing to the man
Who wants tomorrow
There’s one in every town
A crazy guy, he’d rather die
Than be tied down
I am for the man who drives the hammer
To rock you ’til the grave
His power drill
Shocks a million miles away
I am for the revolution’s coming
I don’t know where she’s been
For those who dare because it’s there
I know, I’ve seen
Now and then I’ve suffered imperfection
Studied marble flaws
And faces drawn pale and worn
By many tears
I am that I am from out of nowhere
To fight without a cause
Roots strain against the grain
With brute force
Oh you’d better
Hold out when you’re in doubt
Question what you see
And when you find an answer
Bring it home to me
That takes you by surprise
That comes, leaves, all you need
And more besides
I am for a life and time by numbers
Blast in fast ’n’ low
Add ’em up, account for luck
You never know
I am into friendship and plain sailing
Through frenzied ports of call
O shake the hand to beat the band
With love is all
Or nothing to the man
Who wants tomorrow
There’s one in every town
A crazy guy, he’d rather die
Than be tied down
I am for the man who drives the hammer
To rock you ’til the grave
His power drill
Shocks a million miles away
I am for the revolution’s coming
I don’t know where she’s been
For those who dare because it’s there
I know, I’ve seen
Now and then I’ve suffered imperfection
Studied marble flaws
And faces drawn pale and worn
By many tears
I am that I am from out of nowhere
To fight without a cause
Roots strain against the grain
With brute force
Oh you’d better
Hold out when you’re in doubt
Question what you see
And when you find an answer
Bring it home to me
Trash
Are you customised or ready-made?
Heavy metal, trick or treat?
Only seventeen
On the level
Trash is neat
Teenage fever oh you’ve got it bad
Caught the flavour want it all
Only seventeen
Bet you know
The trash I mean
Throw your features into magazines
Go to Plaza, where’s the trade?
Only seventeen
Slips are lower
Trash is in
Heavy metal, trick or treat?
Only seventeen
On the level
Trash is neat
Teenage fever oh you’ve got it bad
Caught the flavour want it all
Only seventeen
Bet you know
The trash I mean
Throw your features into magazines
Go to Plaza, where’s the trade?
Only seventeen
Slips are lower
Trash is in
Angel Eyes
Oh angel eyes
Am I deceived
Or did you sigh?
For all I know
You let your lovelight
Shine on me
Oh angel eyes
You never close
Who’s got the time?
I can’t wait
Until your lovelight
Shines on me
Oh angel eyes
Seems to me
You fill the skies
I’m far below
So let your lovelight
Shine on me
Oh angel eyes
On the wing and open wide
No matter now
How high the moon
Shine down on me
Am I deceived
Or did you sigh?
For all I know
You let your lovelight
Shine on me
Oh angel eyes
You never close
Who’s got the time?
I can’t wait
Until your lovelight
Shines on me
Oh angel eyes
Seems to me
You fill the skies
I’m far below
So let your lovelight
Shine on me
Oh angel eyes
On the wing and open wide
No matter now
How high the moon
Shine down on me
Still Falls The Rain
Dear Hyde
No more can I explain
I’ve tried
With words in vain
They pass you by
Like falling rain
From perfect skies
Still falls the rain
Inside
Hey brother don’t be square
Here it is not over there
I’m you’re man
I’ve got it made
You feed my fire
You need my shade
You’re here Hyde
Once more inspire
This strangely tied
Uncertain frame
So torn inside
Still falls the rain
Two minds, one vein
Still falls the rain
Inside
Hey doctor don’t be scared
It’s you and me
So where’s my share?
I’m the man, move aside
Call me mister
Call me Hyde
Hey lover don’t be shy
I’m a single minded guy
Better watch me
Boy I’m rough
Half a man
Ain’t strong enough
Hey brother don’t be square
Here it is, not over there
I’m your man
I’ve got it made
You feed my fire
You need my shade
Stronger Through The Years
Through the undercover hours
Bad and bleak
To be brief, too much sorrow
And flesh is weak
No more feeling
No more tears
The river’s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years
Silver lips, kisses borrowed
Glances steal
To the quick, how they quiver
Too late, they’re sealed
No more feeling
No more tears
The river’s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years
Bad and bleak
To be brief, too much sorrow
And flesh is weak
No more feeling
No more tears
The river’s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years
Silver lips, kisses borrowed
Glances steal
To the quick, how they quiver
Too late, they’re sealed
No more feeling
No more tears
The river’s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years
Ain't That So
I’ve been around
So far it seems
Too bad the blues
Blew my schemes
Dynamite
Such sweet surprise
In southern heat
Or northern skies
Ain’t that so?
Shadows cling
Where shutters close
And who can tell?
Heaven knows
Why some can laugh
And some can sing
Stand in line
Or get on down and swing
Ain’t that so?
Across the street
Who’s ringing bells?
Peeling walls
Of cheap hotels
Neon flare
A sudden chill
And there you lie And time stands still
Ain’t that so?
So far it seems
Too bad the blues
Blew my schemes
Dynamite
Such sweet surprise
In southern heat
Or northern skies
Ain’t that so?
Shadows cling
Where shutters close
And who can tell?
Heaven knows
Why some can laugh
And some can sing
Stand in line
Or get on down and swing
Ain’t that so?
Across the street
Who’s ringing bells?
Peeling walls
Of cheap hotels
Neon flare
A sudden chill
And there you lie And time stands still
Ain’t that so?
My Little Girl
Walking home tonight
It came as no surprise
Certain parties making out
Before my eyes
My little girl
Or woman of the world
There’s a small cafe
Where lovers take their time
It’s good for rainy days
Too bad the weather’s fine
My little girl
Or woman of the world
So what’s the story
True to life or just a lie?
See you later
So what’s new about goodbye?
My little girl
Or woman of the world
My little girl
Or woman of the world
It came as no surprise
Certain parties making out
Before my eyes
My little girl
Or woman of the world
There’s a small cafe
Where lovers take their time
It’s good for rainy days
Too bad the weather’s fine
My little girl
Or woman of the world
So what’s the story
True to life or just a lie?
See you later
So what’s new about goodbye?
My little girl
Or woman of the world
My little girl
Or woman of the world
Dance Away
Yesterday
Well it seemed so cool
When I walked you home
Kissed goodnight
I said it’s love you said alright
It’s funny how
I could never cry
Until tonight
And you pass by
Hand in hand with another guy
You’re dressed to kill
And guess who’s dying?
Dance away the heartache
Dance away the tears
Dance away the heartache
Dance away your fears
Dance away
Loneliness
Is a crowded room
Full of open hearts
Turned to stone
All together all alone
All at once
My whole world had changed
Now I’m in the dark
Off the wall
Let the strobe light up them all
I close my eyes
And dance till dawn
Daway the heartache
Dance away the tears
Dance away the heartache
Dance away your fears
Now I know
I must walk the line
Until I find an open door
Off the street onto the floor
There was I
Many times a fool
I hope and pray
But not too much
Out of reach is out of touch
All the way is far enough
Well it seemed so cool
When I walked you home
Kissed goodnight
I said it’s love you said alright
It’s funny how
I could never cry
Until tonight
And you pass by
Hand in hand with another guy
You’re dressed to kill
And guess who’s dying?
Dance away the heartache
Dance away the tears
Dance away the heartache
Dance away your fears
Dance away
Loneliness
Is a crowded room
Full of open hearts
Turned to stone
All together all alone
All at once
My whole world had changed
Now I’m in the dark
Off the wall
Let the strobe light up them all
I close my eyes
And dance till dawn
Daway the heartache
Dance away the tears
Dance away the heartache
Dance away your fears
Now I know
I must walk the line
Until I find an open door
Off the street onto the floor
There was I
Many times a fool
I hope and pray
But not too much
Out of reach is out of touch
All the way is far enough
Cry Cry Cry
Are you ready for bad blood?
I’ve got my share
I’m sick of them sweet sweet nothings
In my ear
Ain’t it funny I’m the honey
All your money just can’t buy
So baby you can cry cry cry cry cry
Now the last laugh’s mine
Are you ready for hot stuff?
Be prepared
I’m sick of your cheap cheap hustle
Oh don’t you dare
Let us pray the lord have mercy
On your mercenary mind
Cos even if you cry cry cry your heart out
I won’t be kind
Are you ready for good times?
Hard to bear
You’re stepping on holy ground
Hold it there
I’m fading out your hologram
A phony toothpaste smile
Remember when you cry cry cry your heart out
I did mine
I’ve got my share
I’m sick of them sweet sweet nothings
In my ear
Ain’t it funny I’m the honey
All your money just can’t buy
So baby you can cry cry cry cry cry
Now the last laugh’s mine
Are you ready for hot stuff?
Be prepared
I’m sick of your cheap cheap hustle
Oh don’t you dare
Let us pray the lord have mercy
On your mercenary mind
Cos even if you cry cry cry your heart out
I won’t be kind
Are you ready for good times?
Hard to bear
You’re stepping on holy ground
Hold it there
I’m fading out your hologram
A phony toothpaste smile
Remember when you cry cry cry your heart out
I did mine
Spin Me Round
Now the ballroom’s empty
Everybody I’ve known
Has been and gone
With the music over
Here am I
A shadow echoing on
Spin me round
Now there must be something
In what they say of all things
Great and small
There’s a dozen roses
Lying almost dying
To say it all
Spin me round
A nether world dancing toy
I’m wired for sound
Does it matter to me
Who turns the key?
Now if life is for living
Then the way is clear
Oh but I don’t understand
Why the dream has ended
Yet I can’t wake up
Lend a hand
Spin me round
Everybody I’ve known
Has been and gone
With the music over
Here am I
A shadow echoing on
Spin me round
Now there must be something
In what they say of all things
Great and small
There’s a dozen roses
Lying almost dying
To say it all
Spin me round
A nether world dancing toy
I’m wired for sound
Does it matter to me
Who turns the key?
Now if life is for living
Then the way is clear
Oh but I don’t understand
Why the dream has ended
Yet I can’t wake up
Lend a hand
Spin me round
