Thunder Album

Now I know you don't love me baby
You're just trying to find a friend

Darling don't deny
You're a beauty in anybody's eyes
I'm in the gutter and you're in the skies
Shining like a star

Baby don't be cruel
'Cause if you drag me into loving you
My poor heart would surely break in two
And that's a chance I can't take

So don't think I'm stupid, but I don't understand
Why you're talking to me and holding my hand

What d'you want with a loser like me?
'Cause I'm so confused
Look at any other man and you'll see
That I was born to lose
This ain't reality
'Cause I ain't ever fit to shine your shoes
I'm just a loser with the blues

Darling, think again
'Cause you don't love me, you're just trying to find a friend
You're on the rebound and this is bound to end
So set yourself free

You can sit there smiling and laugh it all away
But I'll be here crying when you leave me someday

What d'you want with a loser like me
When the world's in your hands?
When I think of all you could be
And I'm just a fool without a plan
Is there nothing I can say?
Got to make you try and understand

What d'you want with a loser like me?
'Cause I'm so confused
Look at any other man and you'll see
That I was born to lose
This ain't reality
I'm just a loser with the blues

What d'you want with a loser like me
When the world's in your hands?
When I think of all you could be
And I'm just a fool without a plan
Is there nothing I can say?
Got to make you try and understand
I'm just a loser in a band, mmm
Just a loser in a band

It was the last night of the 20th Century
And the party was going strong
Champagne, beer wine and whisky
Everyone was totally gone

2am in the morning I see a stranger walking in
Said his name was Charlie and somebody'd sent for him

Then everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why

I'd never seen such a queue for the bathroom
Since I hung out at The Sunset Bar
And that line of Californian denial
Didn't stretch even halfway as far

I never had so many people boring me to death
Am I the only fool that needs to go to bed?

'Cause everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why
Just wanna die

If you're staring in the face of temptation
But it don't blow your skirt up high
You're naive to the situation
'Til your friends get that look in their eyes

'Cause when they ask the question
Why I never had a try,
I said
"Take a look around the room, you'll see the reason why!"

'Cause everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why
Don't know why

'Cause everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why
No I don't know why

'Cause everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why

'Cause everybody's laughing, everybody's high
Everybody's laughing, but I don't know why

You tell me lately I've been changing
And I'm not the man you met
You say I'm distant and evasive
Like I'm hiding some regret

And you're going on and on, but you've got something wrong

'Cause if I can't feel love then why do I break
Whenever I see you smiling my way?
If I can't feel love and all that love is
And I'm lying then what are these tears?
If I can't feel love

I know sometimes I get caught up
In whatever's on my mind, yeah
But if I keep it all within me
I don't mean to be unkind
You know I don't, oh baby

So when it all gets out of hand, sweet darling
You must understand

That if I can't feel love I'd be wasting your time
And I couldn't live with all the guilt that I'd find
If I can't feel love when I look in your face
I'd be worthless, as empty as space

If I can't feel love

So anytime any day, sweet darling
Don't hesitate
Just talk to me and I'll make you see
All you gotta do is believe what I say, darling

'Cause if I can't feel love then why do I break
Whenever I see you and you're smiling my way?
If I can't feel love and all that love is
And I'm lying then what are these tears?
If I can't feel love
Oh, if I can't feel love

You talk, I don't believe it
What you're saying, it's only words
You know action's what I need, so listen, don't you speak
This looks like my last chance to be heard

'Cause I know, yes I know
Every reason why he'll never let you go
But I don't care, it's so unfair

I can't stand waiting when it ain't right
Just hanging on for another night
Gonna take my dreams and my shattered pride and run
I'm a sad, lost loser in a two-horse race
I crossed the line in second place
I'd rather waste my time shooting at the sun

Time has made me weary
Once it was fun but now it's just a game
But you, you don't have to worry
You've got someone else so you won't feel the pain

'Cause I swear, yes I swear
That I'm never going down this road again
What's left for me but misery

'Cause I can't stand sitting here and cracking up
Waiting for you to call me up
I had a life worth living but now it's come undone
And I hate myself for all those lies
I took so long to realise
I'd rather waste my time shooting at the sun

'Cause I know, yes I know
Every reason why he'll never let you go
But I don't care, it's so unfair

I can't stand waiting when it ain't right
Just hanging on for another night
Gonna take my dreams and my shattered pride and run
I'm a sad, lost loser in a two-horse race
I crossed the line in second place
I'd rather waste my time shooting at the sun

'Cause I can't stand sitting here and cracking up
Waiting for you to call me up
I had a life worth living but now it's come undone
And I hate myself for all those lies
I took so long to realise
I'd rather waste my time shooting at the sun

If you wanna be special just listen to me
I'll take you to the level where you wanna be

'Cause I got my ducks in a row
And you're young and you're pretty
And stupid as far as I know

I'll make the decisions, you'll dance to my tune
While I count the money you preen and they swoon
With your naked ambition I'll open the door
We need each other like a pimp and a whore, yeah

You've got one destination...celebrity
You'll be the toast of the nation, you'll live on TV, you will see
Can I make it clear from the start?
You don't need an opinion as long as you look like the part

Come out of the closet, we'll hit no. 1
You'll be there for Christmas, by Spring you'll be gone
You'd better believe it, it's certain and sure
We need each other like a pimp and a whore

A man of vision, a man of style, well, that's what they're calling me
So hitch up your wagons and enjoy the ride
You can be who you wanna be
If you trust in me

You're so young and you're pretty
And stupid as far as I know

I'll make the decisions, you'll dance to my tune
While I count the money you preen and they swoon
With your naked ambition I'll open the door
We need each other like a pimp and a whore

Come out of the closet, we'll hit no. 1
You'll be there for Christmas, by Spring you'll be gone
You'd better believe it, it's certain and sure
We need each other like a pimp and a whore
Yeah, we need each other like a pimp and a whore
Yeah, we're gonna make lots of money
Yeah, we're gonna make lots of money
We're gonna make lots of money
We're gonna make lots of money
We're gonna make lots of money

I felt the cold today, winter's coming on
Clouds are steel grey and all the leaves are gone
But every day's the same since you took away the sun

I'm out of cigarettes, I must've smoked them all last night
I should eat I know, but I've got no appetite
I wonder where you are
And if you feel my sorrow

'Cause you won't ever know what a mess you left me in
I wish you could feel it for a day
'Cause you abandoned me
As pain and misery descend
I know I've lost a lover, not a friend

Now I don't once recall ever feeling quite so bad
You shattered all those dreams of the future that we had
I hate my stupidity
As much as what you've done to me, oh

So don't you kid yourself that you're ever coming back
'cause even if you beg and pray
You won't convince this man
'Cause there's no feelings left to lend
I've lost a lover, not a friend

I hope your latest squeeze is a smarter guy than me
I hope he keeps his faith and trust under lock and key
And just for old times' sake
I hope your heart he'll break, oh

'Cause you won't ever know what a mess you left me in
I wish you could feel it for a day
'Cause you abandoned me
As pain and misery descend
I know I've lost a lover, not a friend

You won't convince this man
'Cause there's no feelings left to lend
I've lost a lover, not a friend

I've been thinking about it so long now
Wanna quit the smoke and move on out
I've been missing something, I've been changing fast
Just took 'til now to work it out

I wanna feel the distance, I wanna see the sky
I wanna sit and watch that river flow
I can't wait forever and if I'm gonna reap
I've gotta sew
So I'm gonna shake the tree and go

Got a beautiful woman, got the friends I need
All I'd be leaving is this place
I was born and raised here and the roots run deep
But I've gotta put that smile back on my face

See the colours changing as the seasons turn around
No traffic booming in my ears
I'd maybe miss the madness
But I've seen enough of that to let me know
That i've gotta shake the tree and go
Move on out now,oh
Here we go

I've been thinking about it for so long now
Wanna quit the smoke and move on out
I've been missing something, I've been changing fast
Just took 'til now to work it out

I wanna feel the distance, I wanna see the sky
I wanna sit and watch that river flow
I can't wait forever and if I'm gonna reap
I've gotta sew
I've gotta shake the tree and go
I've gotta shake the tree and go
Move out of the City
Cash my chips and quit
Shake the tree and go

What you gonna do when you're caught with your hand in the till?
And who's gonna tell them that you won't when you probably will?
If you're just a common crook who's the guy to sell your book?
Who's the only man, can make you look like your nearly a saint
When you ain't?

Somebody better get me a spin doctor
Somebody won't you call me a spin doctor
Oh yeah, mmm

Power broker suited, booted sitting on a gilded fence
Lying and a-cheating and a-covering up the evidence
But when the fingers start to point, who's the man to clean the joint?
If only he'd been with me when I got in late the other night
That's right!

Somebody better get me a spin doctor
Somebody won't you call me a spin doctor

I know when I'm wrong that he'll make it right
Adjusting the truth and making it look like a breeze
Call that man for me please

Napoleon wasn't short, he was only of diminished size!
The Krays loved their Mother and a politician never lies!heh heh
If perception leaves a nasty stain, he can make you white again
He's a master of illusion turning dirty water into wine
All the time!

Somebody better get me a spin doctor
Somebody won't you call me a spin doctor

There's only one man, can turn it around
My image is short,
I don't wanna drown in this sleaze
Hire that man for me please
Down on my knees
I'm begging you, please!

You don't know what it's like
To speak from the heart, do you baby?
You don't think I can see
You're falling apart, right in front of me

'Cause I'm not that young my friend
So I've heard it all before

Does your face hurt from smiling too much?
Did someone kick your self-esteem into touch?
'Cause your booming voice is only a crutch
To hide the man inside

I've sat thru your jokes
A million times, but I'm still not laughing
Just the sound of your voice turns people to stone
I've seen it happen

When day turns to night my friend
You're still going on and on

Are you lonely in a crowded room?
Do you know what they're all saying 'bout you?
You spent your whole life running away from the truth
And if you ever left a space
I'd tell you to your face

'Cause if the Reaper comes knocking at your door tonight, tonight
When you start talking
You bet your life he'd run away in fright
Run and hide

Does your face hurt from smiling too much?
Did someone kick your self-esteem into touch?
'Cause your booming voice is only a crutch
To hide the man inside
Are you lonely in a crowded room?
Do you know what they're all saying 'bout you?
You spent your whole life running away from the truth
To hide the man inside
To hide the man inside
To hide the man inside

There was a time I used to say
Living alone was the better way
No reason to hurt, no reason to lie
Nobody searching for a compromise

(So where did my independence go?)
Darling since you been way
(I'm feeling a feeling I don't know)
And I've gotta say

That i can't get you out of my head
You're an aftertaste, a ghost in my bed
I can't get you out of my head
Can't get over you

You wanted your space, you wanted out
You shook me up then you shook me down
I'm losing the plot, I'm out to lunch
Since you hit me with that sucker punch

(Situation's out of my control)
And it's only down to you
(I didn't want to be playing out this role)
But what can I do?

'Cause I can't get you out of my head
Every single day I live thru it again
I can't get you out of my head
Can't get over you, I can't get over you

So where are the healing hands of time?
Where is the piece I tought I'd find?
Just like I said
I can't get you out of my head

(So where did my independence go?)
Darling since you been way
(I'm feeling a feeling I don't know)
And I've gotta say

That i can't get you out of my head
You're an aftertaste, a ghost in my bed
I can't get you out of my head
Can't get over you

'Cause I can't get you out of my head
Every single day I live thru it again
I can't get you out of my head
Can't get over you, I can't get over you

If there's a reason for everything I'm feeling
It's a lesson I should've learned before
It takes such a long time striving and achieving
But it don't take long to hit the floor

'Cause all I'm seeing I can see straight thru
And all I'm hearing sounds the same
And all I'm feeling is lost inside
And blown away

My motivation was never any problem
In my heart I knew the way to go
But for the first time I can't see my direction
It's the one thing I thought I'd always know

'Cause everybody seems to move along
While I live thru the same old day
In the fading tail lights of another lie
I'm blown away

When do I get to touch what I'm reaching out for?
What am I reaching out for anyway?
When I was young I never saw a complication
Only black and white but now it's shades og grey
When the clock ain't moving, what's another day?
Self-esteem is crumbling and there's no-one else to blame
When you're blown away, when you're blown away

I know the reason for everything I'm feeling
It's a lesson that I should've learned before
It takes such a long time striving and achieving
But it don't take long to hit the floor

'Cause all I'm seeing I can see straight thru
And all I'm hearing sounds the same
And all I'm feeling is lost inside
Horizon seems so far away

'Cause everybody seems to move along
And I can't keep living thru today
In the fading tail lights of another lie
I'm blown away