[Gypsy Nirvana]

Heya Lrus007, yes great lyrics, but the song was originally done by 'Old Blue Eyes' Frank Sinatra.....and I prefer this version by Robbie Williams and Frank Sinatra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdoEwAJvZao

"It Was A Very Good Year"

When I was seventeen
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for small town girls
And soft summer nights
Wed hide from the lights
On the village green
When I was seventeen

When I was twenty-one
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for city girls
Who lived up the stair
With all that perfumed hair
And it came undone
When I was twenty-one

When I was thirty-five
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls
Of independent means
Wed ride in limousines
Their chauffeurs would drive
When I was thirty-five

But now the days grow short
I'm in the autumn of the year
And now I think of my life as vintage wine
from fine old kegs
from the brim to the dregs
And it poured sweet and clear
It was a very good year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SgihMpC9S4

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[Lrus007]

not sure but think the kingston trio
did it before old blue eyes. i could be wrong tho.
yes i like the song with about every artist that has
recorded it. i linked the turtles version. but they skipped
the 3rd verse. thanks for link. here is another.


THE WHO LYRICS
"A Quick One While He's Away"

[I. Her Man's Been Gone]

Her man's been gone
For nigh on year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here

Her man's been gone
For nigh on a year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here

[II. Crying Town]

Down your street your crying is a well-known sound
Your street is very well known, through out your town
Your town is very famous for the little girl
Whose crying can be heard all around the world
oh

[III. We Have A Remedy]

We have a remedy
You'll appreciate
No need to feel so bad
He's only late

We'll bring you flowers and things
Help pass your time
We'll give him eagle's wings
Then he can fly to you

Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la la

We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la

[spoken]
We have a remedy.
We have!

Little girl guide, why don't you stop your crying?
here comes Ivor the engine driver to make you feel much better

[IV. Ivor The Engine Driver]

My name is Ivor
I'm an engine driver

I know him well
I know why you feel blue
Just 'cause he's late
Don't mean he'll never get through

He told me he loves you
He ain't no liar, I ain't either
So let's have a smile for an old engine driver
let's have a smile for an old engine driver

[V. Soon Be Home]

soon be home
soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home

We'll soon be home
soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home

Come on, old horse

Soon be home
Soon be home
Soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home

[VI. You Are Forgiven]

Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang

Cello cello cello cello cello cello cello cello
Cello cello cello cello cello cello cello cello
Cello cello cello cello cello cello cello cello
Cello cello cello cello cello cello cello cello

I can't believe it
Do my eyes deceive me?
Am I back in your arms?
Away from all harm?

It's like a dream to be with you again
Can't believe that I'm with you again

I missed you and I must admit
I kissed a few and once did sit
On Ivor the Engine Driver's lap
And later with him, had a nap

You are forgiven, you are forgiven, you are forgiven ... [ad lib]

You are forgiven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN6ZpEpVU18

not the best version but best that utube had to offer.
Lrus007

[OranguTrump]

This song haunts me & I cry like a baby every time I hear it - but it has been a HUGE influence on how I raised my sons.

My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad
You know I'm gonna be like you."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then."

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, dad; come on, let's play
Can you teach me to throw?"
I said, "Not today, I got a lot to do."
He said, "That's okay."
And he walked away, but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him."

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then."

Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man, I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you. Can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile
"What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later; can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
You know we'll have a good time then."

I've long since retired, and my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind."
He said, "I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time
You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, dad
It's been sure nice talking to you."
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
We're gonna have a good time then."

'Cat's In The Cradle' by Harry Chapin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwjNBjqR-c

[Gypsy Nirvana]

This band is my all time favourite band...back in 1980 I worked for them as roadie/security on a US tour.

The Clash 'London Calling'

London calling to the faraway towns
Now war is declared, and battle come down
London calling to the underworld
Come out of the cupboard, you boys and girls
London calling, now don't look to us
Phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
'Cept for the ring of that truncheon thing

[Chorus 1:]
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Engines stop running, but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river

London calling to the imitation zone
Forget it, brother, you can go it alone
London calling to the zombies of death
Quit holding out, and draw another breath
London calling, and I don't wanna shout
But while we were talking, I saw you nodding out
London calling, see we ain't got no high
Except for that one with the yellowy eyes

[Chorus 2: x2]
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river

Now get this

London calling, yes, I was there, too
An' you know what they said? Well, some of it was true!
London calling at the top of the dial
After all this, won't you give me a smile?
London calling

I never felt so much alike [fading] alike alike alike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-...=RDEfK-WX2pa8c

[Dog Star]

Worked as bouncer in Barcelona in a year 2000 and 2003,remember i buyed
a Hightimes and Sweet Tooth #3 was a cup winner in a year 2000,

lot of great memories,specialy cause of nice ladies i met there...
this song reminds me on a that crazy time somehow..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-EmtXbFRg


"Ode To The Bouncer"

Ooh, let me in or I'll get physical with you
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical to do

No, I haven't had no dope
Lift up the velvet rope
Mr doorman stop teasing
I'm freezing out here

See, I've got friends inside
It's my birthday tonight
And I'm not wearing trainers
Not to mention knickers

It's futile to debate
With St Peter at the gate
Made of protein milkshake
And low carb intake

Cause all in all you're just
Another prick at the door

Ooh, let me in or I'll get physical with you
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical to do

Bouncer, hey bouncer,
Bouncer, bounce bounce bouncer
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical
Bouncer, bouncer

Ooh, bouncer, empowered and aroused
I see it in your trousers
And in the way you browse her
Look she's in!

What?! Her dress is up to waterline
Bitch is clearly borderline
Nose as white as Snow White's, in moonlight

We standing all in front of
Another prick at the door

Ooh, let me in or I'll get physical with you
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical to do

Bouncer, hey bouncer,
Bouncer, bounce bounce bouncer
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical
Bouncer, hey bouncer
Bounce bounce bouncer

Ooh, let me in or I'll get physical
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical

So you can play karate
You thick illiterati
I'm a black belt in life
So go home to your ugly wife

You forgot in your wisdom
That window to the ladies room
A whole new possibility for a cat like me

Ooh, let me in or I'll get physical with you
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical to do

Bouncer, hey bouncer,
Bouncer, bounce bounce bouncer
I just gotta dance right now, it's critical

[Stoner4Life]

'Signs'


And the sign says, "Long-haired freaky people need not apply."
So I tucked all my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why.
He said "You look like a fine, upstanding young man - I think you'll do."
So I took off my hat and said, "Imagine that!
Huh... me, working for you!" Woah-oh-oh.

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs.
Blocking out the scenery. Breaking my mind.
Do this! Don't do that! Can't you read the signs?

And the sign says, "Anybody caught trespassing will be shot on sight"
So I jumped on fence and I yelled at the house,
"Hey! What gives you the right... To put up a fence to keep me out,
"Or to keep Mother Nature in?
"If God was here, He'd tell it to your face. 'Man, you're some kind of sinner.'"

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs.
Blocking out the scenery. Breaking my mind.
Do this! Don't do that! Can't you read the signs?

"Oh, say now mister, can't you read?
"You got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat.
"You can't even watch, no, you can't eat. You ain't supposed to be here, heeere!"
And the sign says, "You gotta have a membership card to get inside." Hooh!

And the sign says "Everybody's welcome to come in and kneel down and pray."
But when they passed around the plate at the end of it all,
I didn't have a penny to pay.
So I got me a pen and a paper and I made up my own little sign.
I said, "Thank you Lord for thinking about me. I'm alive and doing fine."

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs.
Blocking out the scenery. Breaking my mind.
Do this! Don't do that! Can't you read the signs?

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs.
Signs, signs signs!

~Five Man Electric Band~

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeT5otk2R1g

[Grojak]

Dead's been posted so figured i'd avoid that for now lol lots of great British bands have been posted but here goes from 1969

King Crimson

Court of the Crimson King

The rusted chains of prison moons
Are shattered by the sun
I walk a road horizons change
The tournament's begun
The purple piper plays his tune
The choir softly sing
Three lullabies in ancient tongue
For the court of the Crimson King

The keeper of the city keys
Puts shutters on the dreams
I wait outside the pilgrims door
With insufficient schemes
The black queen chants the funeral march
The cracked brass bell will ring
To summon back the fire witch
To the court of the Crimson King

The gardener plants an evergreen
Whilst trampling on a flower
I chased the wind of a prism ship
To taste the sweet and sour
The pattern juggler lifts his hand
The orchestra begin
I slowly turn the grinding wheel
In the court of the Crimson King

On soft grey mornings widows cry
The wise men share a joke
I run to grasp divining signs
To satisfy the hoax
The yellow jester does not play
But gently pulls the strings
And smiles as the puppets dance
In the court of the Crimson King

[Grojak]

Originally Posted by hayday

The Dead Milkmen...

- Hey Jack, what's happenin'?
- I don't know.
- Well, uh, rumour around town says you might be thinkin' 'bout goin' down to the shore.
- Uh, yeah, I think I'm gonna go down to the shore.
- Whadda ya gonna do down there?
- Uh, I don't know, p-play some video games, buy some Def Leppard t-shirts.
- Don't forget your Motley Crue t-shirt; y'know all proceeds go to get their lead singer out a' jail.
- Uh huh.
- Can't wait to go down. Hey uh, were ya gonna check out the sand bar while you're down there?
- Uh, what's the Sand Bar?
- Ah, it's a place that lets sixteen year-old kids drink.
- Ah, cool.
- Ya hey, guess who's gonna be there?
- Uh, who?
- My favourite cover band, Crystal Shit.
- Wow.
- Yeah, they do a Doors show, you'd be really impressed, in fact, it goes a little like this:

Love me two times baby
Love me twice today
Love me two times girl
Cause I got AIDS
Love me two times baby,
Once for tomorrow,
Once cause I got AIDS

- Uh...
- Pretty good Jim Morrison impersonation there.
I hope those guys have a good sense a' humour and don't take us into court.
- Uh, what's the court?
- Never mind that, the important thing here...
- You mean the People's Court.
- The... Now, that's another story.
The important thing here is that we get to the part
Where you ask me how I'm gonna get down to the shore.
- Oh, how you gettin' down to the shore?
- Funny you should ask, I've got a car now.
- Ah wow, how'd ya get a car?
- Oh, my folks drove it up here from the Bahamas.
- You're kidding!
- I must be, the Bahamas are islands.
Okay, the important thing here is that, uh, you ask me what kinda car it is.
- Uh uh, what kinda car do ya' got?
- I've got a bitchin' Camaro...

Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
I ran over my neighbors
Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
Now I'm in all the papers

My folks bought me a bitchin' Camaro
With no insurance to match
So if I happen to run you down
Please don't leave a scratch

I ran over some old lady
One night at the county fair
And I didn't get arrested
Because my dad's the mayor

Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
Donuts on your lawn
Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
Tony Orlando and Dawn

When I drive past the kids
They all spit and cuss
Cause I've got a bitchin' Camaro
And they have to ride the bus

So you'd better get out of my way
When I come through your yard
Cause I've got a bitchin' Camaro
And an Exxon credit card

Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
Hey man where ya headed?
Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro!
I don't want unleaded!

https://youtu.be/1v3CzvQ9e_w

So many great highly intellectual lyrics spawned from the dead milkman; Stuart, Taking Retards to the Zoo, This is a tiny town the list goes on and on...

[BadTicket]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG-iwH10C3s

Though I haven't got a penny to my name/
I've got wealth beyond compare just the same/
In my mind the greatest treasure there could be, just to live the way I live because I'm free/
I'm not bound to anyone that takes my time, or pleasures that will pray up on my mind/
And I walk the roads and do just as I please, my life belongs to me cause I'm free/
I'm free from social ties that tend to bind me, or to live the life that wasn't meant for me/
Competing for the things that have no meaning, I'm wealthy in my mind because I'm free/

The ribbons of the land that keep me a knowing, there's always something new for me to see/
A whistle in the wind then I'll be going, to live the way I live because I'm free.

Merle Haggard - I'm Free

[sadpanda]

pretty hard to go past the late, great Eduard Khil's "Trololol", an internet favorite and a must-see if you haven't yet seen, lol - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgLq6d_w4e4

Ahhhhhhhhh
Ya ya yaaaah
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Ohohohohoooo
Oh ya yaaah
Ya ya yaaah
Yaaah ya yah

Ye-ye-ye-ye-yeh
Ye-ye-yeh
Ye-ye-yeh
Ohohohohoh

Ye-ye-ye-ye-yeh
Ye-ye-yeh
Ye-ye-yeh
Ohohohohooooooooooo
Aaaaoooooh aaaooo
Hooo haha

Nah nah nah nah
Nuh nuh nuh
Nuh nuh nuh
Nuh nuh nuh
Nuh nuh nah!

Nah nah nah nah nun
Nun-ah nun
Nun-ah nuh
Nah nah nah nah nah!

Nah nah nah nah Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Dah dah daaaaaaaaaah...
Da-da-dah....
Daaah..
Da-dah...

Lololololoooooooooooooo!

Lah la-laaah
La la laaah
lol
haha

Ohohohoho
ho-ho-ho
ho-ho-ho
oh-ho-ho-ho-ho

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ho-ho-ho
ho-ho-ho
Lololololooo...

AAIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
eeeee-eeeee-EEEEEEEEE!

Luh-luh-lah...
Lah
Lah-lah

Ohohohohooooooooo!
BOPadududu-dah-da-du-daaaah!
Da-da-daaaah
Daaah
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Lololololo
lololo
lololol
Lalalalah!

Trololololo
lalala

Oh-hahaha-ho
Haha-hehe-ho
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Lololo-LOL!

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lol
haha...

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Wheeler Walker Jr's "Eatin Pussy / Kickin Ass" also has some inspirational lyrics (youtube video) ...