Sooner or later we’re all gonna play
Takin our turn throwing caution away
Roll with the dice, takin the fall
Facing demons fire and all

Tying a cord to the moon in the sky
Taking the punch of a tragic goodbye
Walking the spaces rounding the board
paying prices I can’t afford

I’ll move my queen to help her win
Take her hand and let her in
She can find another name
Coz in the end, it’s all a game

Making a move to find myself
Gamble hard for love or wealth
Take no prisoners at all
In my kingdom over the wall

Playin hard no time for fear
Secret words I know you hear
Find my place I’m reaching high
For a mantle I‘ll never buy

I’ll move my queen to help her win
Take her hand and let her in
She can find another name
Coz in the end it’s all a game

I’ll move my queen to help her win
Take her hand and let her in
She can find another name
Coz in the end it’s all a game

The sky is on fire with tangerine flame
Burning away at the night and it’s game
I wake to your smile I look in your eyes
I know that it’s not gonna be the day for goodbyes
I know that it’s not gonna be the day for goodbyes

The colour of hope moving in with the day
Magical coat taking all the shadows away
Flying me so high up to a place that I’m free
Making me see
The colour of hope

The music I hear when you look in my soul
Taking me back to a time I was whole
Feel every note like a knife to my heart
I know that it’s not gonna be the day that we part
I know that it’s not gonna be the day that we part

The colour of hope moving in with the day
Magical coat taking all the shadows away
Flying me so high up to a place that I’m free
Making me see
The colour of hope

The colour of hope moving in with the day
Magical coat taking all the shadows away
Flying me so high up to a place that I’m free
Making me see
The colour of hope

The colour of hope moving in with the day
Magical coat taking all the shadows away
Flying me so high up to a place that I’m free
Making me see
The colour of hope

Way below your skin, windows through your eyes
I swim in your soul, ocean of disguise
High above it all, passion we will find
I fly in your dreams, of your mind

I know you
I know you
I know you

In the depth of time, with the hand of fate
I’ve been in your mind, words we can relate
But beneath it all, free the ties that bind
Fly to a place we’ll find

I know you
I know you
I know you

Smile without a face-gone without a trace
Words without a voice-love without a choice

I know you
I know you
I know you

City street the neon night
Morning pavement light
Find myself a caffeine fix
Given up the cigarettes
And I’m waiting

Another chance will surely rise
Find my angel in disguise
She’ll look at me take my hand
Tell me how to make a stand
And I’m waiting

I didn’t come here with a manual
And nothings certain
Didn’t come here with a plan
I raised the curtain, tried to change my act
And I can’t go back, can’t go back

I’ll say that I have won, plans can come undone
I know the sun will shine
Then I’ll take what’s mine
And I’m waiting

I didn’t come here with a manual
And nothings certain
Didn’t come here with a plan
I raised the curtain, tried to change my act
And I can’t go back, can’t go back

I didn’t come here with a manual
And nothings certain
Didn’t come here with a plan
I raised the curtain, tried to change my act
And I can’t go back, can’t go back
And I can’t go back, can’t go back

Dark face in the crowd I think I’ve seen you there before
Your smile it looks familiar, tell me more
Your eyes are lost in time, held your hand in mine
I think I know

I’m your imaginary man, holding out my hand
I’m giving you the key, unlock what makes you free

When I heard your voice I knew what you were gonna say
Heard it all before from the voices far away
Do I have the strength, or am I filled with fear
Now that you’re here

I’m your imaginary man, holding out my hand
I’m giving you the key, unlock what makes you free

Come and take me as I am, come and see who I can be
Come and take me as I am, come and see who I can be
Come and take me as I am

Come and take me as I am, come and see who I can be
Come and take me as I am, come and see who I can be
Come and take me as I am

My imaginary man
My imaginary man
My imaginary man

I’ll share with you a secret no lies
I’ll show you the magic in my eyes
Mysterious visions far away lands
Hold on tight baby you’re safe in my hands

Let me Rain on you
Let me Rain on you
Let me Rain on you

Never ending story we write
Lead you through a doorway to the light
Don’t worry baby your under my spell
You won’t get your answers from the wishing well

Let me Rain on you
Let me Rain on you
Let me Rain on you
Let me Rain on you

Speak your mind you’re telling me the things I wanna hear
Hold the line I’m facing up to everything I fear
The day is laughing at the crazy things we do
Brush away the madness make it all for me and you

I’ll speak my mind and hope you’re hearing all you wanna hear
Hold the line so you’re facing everything you fear
The night is breathing the deepest of its soul
Rise above the earth and we can watch it shine below

And we’ll fly, never gonna land

Speak your mind keep talking now I think you’re on a roll
Hold the line keep aiming for the place you wanna go
The day is laughing, the night is breathing too
Rise above the earth and watch it shine for me and you

And we’ll fly never gonna land
And we’ll fly never gonna land
And we’ll fly never gonna land

Another long day you don’t call
Another long night for me
You and me we’re doing time
Paying hard for love lost crime

And if I keep you waiting it won’t be forever
I’m anticipating we could be together

Another big deal you could have been
Nothings that real to me
We’re dealing in prime time
Wondering if we’ll survive

And if I keep you waiting it won’t be forever
I’m anticipating we could be together

And if I keep you waiting it won’t be forever
I’m anticipating we could be together

And if I keep you waiting it won’t be forever
I’m anticipating we could be together

You hear a sound, you look around
You’re out of place, you know she’s there
You feel the rip, can’t fight the grip
Your heart she takes and she’s aware

She’s gonna trap you by the moonlight
Round every corner, let me warn ya
She’s gonna wrap you round her little finger
Plan escaping, boy you got no time

Run, never give in, she’ll change you rearrange you
Run, don’t let her in she’ll make you just to break you

She comes around, you hold your ground
You start to shake, you’re in the light
She’s got you now, you wonder how
Like a tiger she takes a bite

She’s gonna trap you by the moonlight
Round every corner, let me warn ya
She’s gonna wrap you round her little finger
Plan escaping, boy you got no time

Run, never give in, she’ll change you rearrange you
Run, don’t let her in she’ll make you just to break you

Run, never give in, she’ll change you rearrange you
Run, don’t let her in she’ll make you just to break you

Baby I’ve seen it before, even the strongest ones fall

Run, never give in, she’ll change you rearrange you
Run, don’t let her in she’ll make you just to break you

Run, never give in, she’ll change you rearrange you
Run, don’t let her in she’ll make you just to break you

Close the door, another opens
Clouds roll in change your focus
Take a chance on your soul
The darkest hour takes it toll

A star will fall another shining
Around the cloud a silver lining
Take it in don’t close your eyes
Magic pictures in the skies
Magic pictures in the skies

I see the sky above you
Saying I love you, so it seems
I’ll take my hand and lead you
Cross the river to your dreams

A diamond sky a shining place
See a vision of your face
A velvet picture from afar
An open door a shooting star
An open door a shooting star

I see the sky above you
Saying I love you, so it seems
I’ll take my hand and lead you
Cross the river to your dreams

I see the sky above you
Saying I love you, so it seems
I’ll take my hand and lead you
Cross the river to your dreams

I see the sky above you
Saying I love you, so it seems
I’ll take my hand and lead you
Cross the river to your dreams

I may not dress the way you do
Skins a little different too
Sit alone while others talk
No acceptance

You turn away I catch your eye
No courage here to ask you why
Walking past I hear the laughs
So hollow

Do they think I have no feelings
Do they think I never cry
Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy
Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy

Acid words on rainy days
You know I’m hearing what they say
How about a little understanding

If you were walking in my shoes
See there’s plenty left to lose
Can we have a little more compassion

Do they think I have no feelings
Do they think I never cry
Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy
Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy

Do they think I have no feelings

Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy

Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy

Let your heart shine through, I’m a lot like you
Not a ticket no one wants to buy

I wondered in a dream into your day
You seemed to know that I was coming
Words you spoke they took my breath away
Story told of who I was becoming

Everyday this caged bird cries
Through the veil of truth or lies
I’m singing
I thought my dream was gone, thought my dream was over

With your love you tore my armour down
Freed me from the prison I’d been buying
Taking me so high I can’t come down
Gave me back my wings and set me flying

Everyday this caged bird cries
Through the veil of truth or lies
I’m singing
I thought my dream was gone, thought my dream was over

You make me see clearer than I’ve ever seen before
Far as if you’ve opened every door
Right across the miles
You make me feel warmer than the air beneath the sun
I’m further than I thought I’d ever come
Safer than a smile
You make me feel You make me feel
You make me feel You make me feel

You make me feel warmer than the air beneath the sun
I’m further than I thought I’d ever come
Safer than a smile
You make me feel You make me feel

See the lights are fadin, out here on the open road
The rain it keeps on falling, forgotten which directions home
Another night they dream of kisses by the door
Another smile we gave them, got them needing more

You wonder if I’ll call, You wonder if I’ll fall
I don’t think I‘m comin home

Coz I’m laughing and we’re singing
And we’re dancing and we’re livin
You should try livin too
You should try livin too

Boots they keep a’roaming, gone about a year it seems
Christmas came from nowhere, followed all our dreams
Another town we walked through, sleepin where we can
Another joy we left them, a promise and a plan

You wonder if I’ll call, You wonder if I’ll fall
I don’t think I ‘m comin home

Coz I’m laughing, we’re singing
And we’re dancing and we’re livin
You should try livin too
You should try laughing, singing
And we’re dancing and we’re livin
You should try livin too
You should try livin too

We’re singing
And we’re dancing and we’re livin
You should try livin too

laughing and we’re singing
And we’re dancing and we’re livin
You should try livin too
You should try livin too

Coffee at the takeaway, new day on the run again
Bus line at the terminal, naked faces humdrum again
Buildings with streets that frame, artwork in a foreign dimension
People that forget your name, attached to some device with full attention
This abbreviated life, this satellite existence
This illusionary life, don’t take the path of least resistance
This abbreviated life, this abbreviated life
I call to tell you that I miss you, leave a message at the beep
I’ll reinforce my love for you, text a heart that you can keep
The ever changing faces of the clouds, like a secret lover The ever moving current of the crowds, I’ll take a tonic to recover
From this abbreviated life, this satellite existence
This illusionary life, don’t take the path of least resistance
This abbreviated life, this abbreviated life
We could all turn out to be machines
Colours on the skyline, shadows making shapes again
At risk of retribution, did I learn from my mistakes again
Post an image of my day online, relieve the separation
Relying on my dreams again, another night of preparation

This abbreviated life, this satellite existence
This illusionary life, don’t take the path of least resistance
This abbreviated life, this satellite existence
This illusionary life, don’t take the path of least resistance
This abbreviated life, this abbreviated life.

When life is heavy I’m forgetting where I put my smile
There’s a place I need to go to see reality awhile
It’s a place that I can feel, I’ll find a song that I can be
If you want you can come, come and sit beside me

When I am reeling get the feeling things are going wrong
Take my life put it on paper, turn it into a song
It’s not a thing that I can buy it’s not a thing that I can see
If you want come along, come and ride beside me

I’m gonna stand on the edge of the world and give my troubles to the stars
Take my dreams and aspirations keep them safe inside a jar
I’ll watch the birds and the bees, try to see what they see
And I’ll know what’s in my jar is all I need to be exactly what I please

I’ll take my jar and keep it with me never asking why
I know what’s kept inside my jar gives me a ticket to the sky
I know it’s there for me to take, my permission to shine
So get your jar we’re going dreaming, you dream in yours I’ll dream in mine
I’m gonna stand on the edge of the world and give my troubles to the stars
Take my dreams and aspirations keep them safe inside a jar
I’ll watch the birds and the bees, try to see what they see
And I’ll know what’s in my jar is all I need to be exactly what I please
I’m gonna stand on the edge of the world and give my troubles to the stars
Take my dreams and aspirations,keep them safe inside a jar
I’ll watch the birds and the bees, try to see what they see
And I’ll know what’s in my jar is all I need to be exactly what I please.

Hello night time , got a session with the sandman
He’s gonna take me on a trip to blow my mind Pure imagination , no limit to the things that I can do

I can be anything I wanna be
When I’m living in my dreams
I can see anything I wanna see
When I’m living in my dreams

I catch a rainbow , I have come to me the artist
He’s gonna show me all the colours in his hand
Say’s that if I want
I can paint a masterpiece upon the sky
I can be anything I wanna be
When I’m living in my dreams
I can see anything I wanna see
When I’m living in my dreams

I have to go now , I’ll be back after the sunshine
Take my lessons, learning how I can be free
Gather up the stars,
shine them down upon the world cause now I know

I can be anything I wanna be
When I’m living in my dreams
I can see anything I want to see
When I’m living in my dreams
When I’m living in my dreams
When I’m living in my dreams

Born of the purest light we are freed
Of the shadows that come from the grey
Ignoring the lies it’s the truth that we need
Gather wisdom to take on our way

Music’s the key to our heavenly land
Compassion delivers us there
Truth is the ticket we need in our hand
And love is the robe that we wear

Healing the spirit of mankind is done
With the love and support of our hand
When the song of the mightiest choir’s begun
United we’ll all make a stand

Music’s the key to our heavenly land
Compassion delivers us there
Truth is the ticket we need in our hand
And love is the robe that we wear
Truth is the ticket we need in our hand
And love is the robe that we wear

Music’s the key to our heavenly land
Compassion delivers us there
Truth is the ticket we need in our hand
And love is the robe that we wear

Music’s the key to our heavenly land
Compassion delivers us there
Truth is the ticket we need in our hand
And love is the robe that we wear

In the silence of my mind
Unanswered question’s rising up
They find me crossing all the lines
With their chains they try to bind
Bind me down

Should I pay the price and build a wall
So high it can contain me
Could I sacrifice the very dreams of freedom
That explain my deepest lie
Should I surrender

I’m like a river pushing slowly through the rushes
Flowing freely round the bends
Soul never resting , always moving , never settling
Wondering where the river ends

The melody of song
Is what the birds they try to teach me
I’m attracted to the words
I let their music try to reach and Touch my heart
Touch my heart
The song of how to spread my wings
And float upon the wind…float upon the wind

I’m like a river sometimes crashing sometimes falling
Like a torrent on it’s way
Soul never resting, always moving, never settling
Will the river never stay

I’m like a river sometimes crashing, sometimes falling
Sometimes falling
Soul never resting , always moving , never settling
Never settling
I’m like a river pushing slowly through the rushes
Through the rushes
Soul never resting always moving never settling
Will the river never end….will the river never end

Living in extremes, unbelievably happy
Or unexplainably sad
Living in extremes , undeniably good
Or inexcusably bad
Nowhere in between , does that really exist
Do people really live that way hey hey
Do people really live that way hey hey

I can do it all in a heartbeat
Or have nothing to share
I can dive to the greatest depths
Then be left searching for air

Nowhere in between , does that really exist
Do people really live that way hey hey
Do people really live that way hey hey

Skipping across the street
I’m the fastest you know
Round the corner the stairs to the subway , down
Sometimes the only way back home

Nowhere in between , does that really exist
Do people really live that way hey hey
Do people really live that way hey hey
Hey hey hey
Do people really live that way hey hey

If I was given one more day
How different it would be
Tell you all I have to say
And all you mean to me
If all I had was one more chance
I’d gladly give it all
To hold you once more in my hands
Never let you fall
If I could tell you one more tale and
Teach you all I knew
You’d know that there’s a special place in my heart
Just for you

Don’t listen to the darkness do not trust what it can say
Don’t listen to it telling you it’s best to go away
Glance up at the sunshine let it bless you with it’s light
Remember that tomorrow
There’s one battle left to fight

Maybe if you see the smallest battle can be won
The knot you’ve tied around your heart
Can start to come undone
Wrap your fears up in a ribbon and give them to the sky
Take your broken heart
Give it wings so it can fly

Don’t listen to the darkness do not trust what it can say
Don’t listen to it telling you it’s best to go away
Glance up at the sunshine let it bless you with it’s light
Remember that tomorrow
There’s one battle left to fight
Remember there’s somebody who will have to stay behind
Do you want to leave your battles in a box
For them to find
So open up that box and fight those battles one by one
Open up your heart so your soul can see the sun

Don’t listen to the darkness do not trust what it can say
Don’t listen to it telling you it’s best to go away
Glance up at the sunshine let it bless you with it’s light
Remember that tomorrow
There’s one battle left to fight
Always know that you can win the battles
If you fight

I’m dreaming dreams for you
You dreamed a life for me
We made it up as we went along
The light upon your face
There for everyone
Shining out just like the sun

So take a little corner of my heart I’m giving a piece away
Keep it with you while your dancing free
Cause I just wanna say
Thanks for the years we spent laughing
Thanks for the time we spent hoping
Won’t let the years take the memories
No I won’t let them get in the way
No I won’t let the memories fade

Embracing life making it worth the living
Unlocking doors without a key
I’ll repay everything worth giving
Making me all I can be

So take a little corner of my heart I’m giving a piece away
Keep it with you while your dancing free
Cause I just wanna say
Thanks for the years we spent laughing
Thanks for the time we spent hoping
Won’t let the years take the memories
No I won’t let them get in the way
No I won’t let the memories fade

Don’t be attracted by the money
And possesions in your life
Distracted by them telling you
The things you need to buy
Don’t tell me that these things
Are as important as they seem
Convincing me this is what our life is meant to be

What happened to the love, what happened to the trust
What happened to the faith, has it all turned into dust
Have we never got enough, take a little more
Our endless need to have it all
May leave us broken on the floor

Don’t be dismissive of the need of many trying to survive
Show awareness of the greed
That’s gaining strength with every stride
Step back down and notice
We are slipping into strife
Tell me that this is the only way to live our life
What happened to the love, what happened to the trust
What happened to the faith, has it all turned into dust
Have we never got enough, take a little more
Our endless need to have it all
May leave us broken on the floor
broken on the floor , broken on the floor

Elusive quest for happiness that seems to pass us by
Expensive clubs, fair weather friends
We’re living out a lie
Ignore the plight of others
Keep you head down in the sand
Tell me this feels better now
Than reaching out your hand

What happened to the love, what happened to the trust
What happened to the faith, has it all turned into dust
Have we never got enough, take a little more
Our endless wanting takes us over
We need more & more & more

Wanting takes us over we need more & more & more
more & more & more , more & more & more

He would bow his head against the cold
And strangers in the street
Only stares of judgement came from those
He’d casually meet
When the night closed in, cloak of fear wrapped around
A boy with broken dreams on his bed upon the ground

An old man came upon him
Kneeled down and took his hand
Said that he would listen and try to understand
A life was turned around there in that misty morning light
A bridge was crossed and blindness
had become the gift of sight

Speak kindly the softest echoes will return
Speak with love the embers of the heart will start to burn
Speak of hope you give freedom to all
Speak together the walls begin to fall

The young man’s heart then led him
Down the old familiar streets
He put warmth upon the freezing, shoes upon their feet
He understood how they’d become a victim of the cold
Understood the language of the kindness he’d been told

Speak kindly the softest echoes will return
Speak with love the embers of the heart will start to burn
Speak of hope you give freedom to all
Speak together the walls begin to fall

La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Speak kindly the softest echoes will return
Speak with love the embers of the heart will start to burn
Speak of hope you give freedom to all
Speak together the walls begin to fall

Day’s are getting longer think it’s time we took a road trip
Get out on the highway let the miles stay behind
Maybe we’ll find a quiet beach
Feel the sand between our toes
Watch the moon and we’ll stay a while
Who knows

Nights are getting warmer
Think it’s time for a little romance
We’ll go down by the river leave our worries all behind
Maybe we’ll see the sun go down
Cross the evening sky it goes
We can dance there with the colours and
Who knows

Think life’s a little more fun in the sunshine
Think loving’s easier under a ceiling of stars
Things are a little clearer under the moonlight
We can be who we are… we can be who we are

Clock is ticking louder think it’s time we made a new plan
Decide what’s important put it all inside a file
Won’t take it all too seriously
Remember what means the most
We can laugh our days away
Who knows

Think life’s a little more fun in the sunshine
Think loving’s easier under a ceiling of stars
Things are a little clearer under the moonlight
We can be who we are… we can be who we are
Think life’s a little more fun in the sunshine
Think loving’s easier under a ceiling of stars
Things are a little clearer under the moonlight
We can be who we are… we can be who we are

Am I all worn out or just a little lazy
I need to find out if I’m going crazy
Can I love a little more, try a little harder
Go that extra yard when it’s all coming down to me
I can go up, I need to come down
I know how to smile, turn it all back around
I believe I can and I understand
If it’s gonna be it’s all coming down to me

Will I find a little time , get it all together
Lay it on the line, will it keep on getting better
Give a little more without wanting any payback
Hand it all to you when it’s all coming down to me

I can go up, I need to come down
I know how to smile, turn it all back around
I believe I can and I understand
If it’s gonna be it’s all coming down to me

I can go up, I need to come down
I know how to smile, turn it all back around
I believe I can and I understand
If it’s gonna be it’s all coming down to me

Door upon the train it closes , reach your hand to grasp
Wheels upon the track are rolling
Why today ?….you need to ask yourself
Life just turned a corner
Wondering what new direction brings

Another time another place
Altered rhyme altered space
Another life…. another life

Day just doesn’t seem to fit now changes can evolve
The way things were just cannot be
No exit through revolving doors
Life just turned a corner
Wondering what new direction brings

Another time another place
Altered rhyme altered space
Another life…. another life

Possibilities are endless, thoughts don’t seem to last
Feeling just a bit like Alice
Seeing wonders through the glass
Life just turned a corner
Wondering what new direction brings

Another time another place
Altered rhyme altered space
Another life…. another life
Another life…. another life

Take my hand let me lead you
Put your head upon my shoulders I’ll be your guide
I’m not ashamed of what I stand for
I’ll try loving every moment of this life

Cause I can stand on the highest mountain
I can withstand the driving rain
Come with me I’ll be your shelter
And I will love you till the dawn

Don’t be afraid of tomorrow
Put your worries in my hand just for a while
I’m not ashamed of what I stand for
I’ll try loving every moment of this life
Cause I can stand on the highest mountain
I can withstand the driving rain
Come with me I’ll be your shelter
And I will love you till the dawn
Cause I can stand on the highest mountain
I can withstand the driving rain
Come with me I’ll be your shelter
And I will love you till the dawn

If you are not singing the breezes aren’t bringing
Echoes upon them to brighten my day
If you tell me you’re lost then I’ll come there to find you
Light up my lamp and I’ll show you the way

And the colours in the raindrops
wash the clouds from your eyes
Storm rolls by the window
Moving on to clear skies
Music in your heartbeat brings warmth to my day
Can I give you a reason why I think you should stay

I will lead you to the garden and pick you a flower
Petals so fragile a rose for your heart
I will kiss you goodnight as you lay your head by me
I will love you every moment that we spend apart

And the colours in the raindrops
wash the clouds from your eyes
Storm rolls by the window
Moving on to clear skies
Music in your heartbeat brings warmth to my day
Can I give you a reason why I think you should stay

As the years pass and we’ve braved them together
We can look back on our memories and smile
And we’ll know that it wasn’t always meant to be easy
But we crossed all our bridges and we crossed every mile

And the colours in the raindrops
wash the clouds from your eyes
Storm rolls by the window
Moving on to clear skies
Music in your heartbeat brings warmth to my day
Can I give you a reason why I think you should stay