Howard Jones

[fox69]

"I Must Go"

"I Must Go"



You let me paint
The colours of your mind
The love that remains wont fade over time
You'll be alright
So baby don't cry
I'll be the sunset in your sky
I'll be the soft winds you feel passing by
So chin up my darlin'
Ill be there on that distant horizon
That hurts me so
But I must go

You let me be the person that I am
Through my confusion you helped me stand
I'll be alright
So baby don't cry
I'll be the sunset in your sky
I'll be the soft winds you feel passing by
So chin up my darling
I'll be there on that distant horizon
That hurts me so
But I must go

So chin up my darlin'
I'll be there on that distant horizon
It hurts be so
But I must go
I must go

I will search every star 'till I find where you are
And take you home
So chin up my darlin'
I'll be there on that distant horizon
It hurts me so
But I must go

I must go

 

[fox69]

"I Remember"

"I Remember"


I remember the first time ... first time ... first time
I remember the first time
when you touch me
when you touch me

du hast gelogen
mich belogen und betrogen
du hast gelogen
das bricht mir das Herz

Ich hab es gestern erfahren
und ich kam mir so blöd vor
ein Freund hat euch gesehen
ich hab geglaubt du bist anders
muß ich das wirklich haben?
ich kann dich nicht verstehen

du hast gelogen
mich belogen und betrogen
du hast gelogen
das bricht mir das Herz

I remember the first time
when you touch me
and my heart was going round and round
I remember the first time
when you touch me
and my heart was going round
my heart was going round and round

doch ich werd nie mehr wieder daran denken
diese Erinnerung wer ich dir schenken
denn du sagst du verstehst mich
denn du fühlst nicht dasselbe was ich fühl

kann schon sein, daß du Recht hast
das ich das hier zu eng seh
egal, es geht um mich
wenn du jedesmal fremd gehst
wenn auch nur in Gedanken
nein, das ertrag ich nicht

I remember the first time
when you touch me
and my heart was going round and round
I remember the first time
when you kiss me
and my heart was going round
my heart was going round and round

doch ich werd nie mehr wieder daran denken
diese Erinnerung werd ich dir schenken
denn du sagst, du verstehst mich
und ich weiß, du verstehst nicht
denn du fühlst nicht dasselbe was ich fühl

I remember ... I remember
I remember the first time
when you touch me
and my heart was going round and round
I remember the first time
when you kiss me
and my heart was going round
my heart was going round and round

doch ich werd nie mehr wieder daran denken
diese Erinnerung werd ich dir schenken
denn du sagst, du verstehst mich
und ich weiß, du verstehst nicht
denn du fühlst nicht dasselbe was ich fühl

[English Translation]

I remember the first time when you touched me.

You lied - you lied to me and betrayed me.
You lied. It's breaking my heart.
I found out yesterday, and felt like such a fool.
A friend of mine saw you both.
I thought you were different. Do I really deserve this?
I don't understand you.

You lied, it's breaking my heart.
You lied, it's breaking my heart.

I remember the first time when you touched me
and my heart was goin´ round and round.
I remember the first time when you kissed me
and my heart was goin´ round,
my heart was goin´round and round

But I'll never think about that again.
I'll let you keep these memories for yourself.
(literally - 'I'll give you this memory as a gift').
You tell me you understand me - but I know you don't.
Because you don't feel what I feel.

You may be right in saying I'm taking this too seriously.
But that doesn't matter - it's about me. You're unfaithful every time,
even if only in spirit. No, I won't take it.

I remember the first time....

 

[fox69]

"I Want You To Show Me"

"I Want You To Show Me"



I want you to show me, want you to show me

I don't know what it is about me,
I'm sitting wondrin' who I should be,
Just a small man in the dark, or the man who made his mark,
In his own century

I don't know what it is about you,
You just don't have the time to be blue,
You're always on the up, and reachin' for the top,
So strong behind the scenes, and runnin' with your dreams,
With two feet on the earth

I keep lookin' for the blue sky, waitin' for a high five,
I don't want to look down, and I'm scared to fall,
You're tellin' me to hang tough, even when it gets rough,
I wanna be like you

You're sayin' that it's all up to me,
You see the person I'd like to be,
Has been there all the time,
Is hiding in my mind, and dying to be free

So tell me what it is I can do,
I want to give my heart and tell you,
The things I feel inside, the love I have denied,
The million tears I cried, my promises and lies,
I'll offer up to you

I keep lookin' for the blue sky, waitin' for a high five
I don't want to look down, and I'm scared to fall,
You keep tellin' me to hang tough, even when it gets rough,
I'm feelin so pre-car-ri-ous,
I'm ready for the hard ride, gonna beat the dark side,
I wanna start right now, you gotta show me how,
To love my life

I want you to show me, want you to show me

 

[fox69]

"I've Said Too Much"

"I've Said Too Much"



Put that finger back to my lips
Will I taste of sugar of cold wet stone?
Hope the shell will break on a paper dinner plate
Ooh, not a headstone

How long does it take to change the man?
How much sun to melt a frozen life?
How long will it take for the mask to slip
And find a way to mend this broken heart?

I've said too much, I've opened up
I've spilled my guts
I can't go back, no I won't go back
No I shouldn't ever go back to you

Push your finger into my ribs
Am I made of honey? Am I made of bone?
Scrape your nails over my skin
To find how many layers I'm wrapped in

How long does it take to change the man?
How much sun to melt a frozen life?
How long will it take for the mask to slip
And find a way to mend this broken heart?

I've said too much, I've opened up
I've spilled my guts
I can't go back, no I won't go back
No I shouldn't ever go back to you

Shouldn't ever go back to you
Shouldn't ever go back
Shouldn't ever go back to you

Here's the person you used to know
A strange new alchemy produces the gold
A local warming of a frozen ghost
A homeless entity returned to the host

How long does it take to change the man?
How much sun to melt a frozen life?
How long will it take for the mask to slip
And find a way to mend this broken heart?

I've said too much, I've opened up
I've spilled my guts
No I can't go back, no I won't go back
No I shouldn't ever go back

I've said too much, I've opened up
I've spilled my guts
I can't go back, no I won't go back
No I shouldn't ever go back to you

Shouldn't ever go back to you
Shouldn't ever go back
Shouldn't ever go back

 

[fox69]

"I.G.Y."

"I.G.Y."


Standing tough under stars and stripes
We can tell
This dream's in sight
You've got to admit it
At this point in time that it's clear
The future looks bright
On that train all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K.

[Chorus:]
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free

Get your ticket to that wheel in space
While there's time
The fix is in
You'll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
You know we've got to win
Here at home we'll play in the city
Powered by the sun
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
There'll be spandex jackets for everyone

On that train all graphite a glitter
Undersea by rail
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
(More leisure for artists everywhere)
A just machine to make big decisions
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
We'll be clean when their work is done
We'll be eternally free yes and eternally young

 

[fox69]

"If You Love"

"If You Love"


[Chorus:]
If you love
You know you're gonna feel the hurt
See the flowers
Growin' from the muddy earth

You never see the sun
You're never gonna feel the rain
With your life under glass
In the middle lane
You'll never feel the joy
Never feel the pain

[Chorus]

Try to build a house on top of the highest tree
It's dangerous and a bit risky
But what about the view
See the clouds and the mountains too

[Chorus]

Get your hands dirty
Get a little insane
Come out and play with me
Barefoot in the rain

If you love
You know you're gonna feel the hurt
(Feel the joy, feel the pain)
See the flowers
Growin' from the muddy earth
(You see the sun and then you see the rain)

You never see the sun
You're never gonna feel the rain
With your life under glass
In the middle lane
You'll never feel the joy
Never feel the pain

If you love
You know you're gonna feel the hurt
(Feel the joy, feel the pain)
See the flowers
Growin' from the muddy earth
(You see the sun and then you see the rain)
If you love
You know you're gonna feel the hurt

Growin' from the muddy earth
(Feel the joy, feel the pain)
Never feel the pain
(You see the sun and then you see the rain)

 

[fox69]

"Into The Dark"

"Into The Dark"



I think you lost your mind
Or did you fall asleep
Was your vision closing in
Did the light play tricks upon you
Was the window shut
As you lay on your bed
Was there someone creeping in
Did the vapours swirl around your head

And slowly, but surely, take you away from me

How can you fall into the dark
When my arms are there to catch you
How will I ever lose my way
With your open hand to cling to
How can you fall into the dark
When my arms are there to catch you
How will I ever lose my way
With your open hand to cling to

I think I’m breaking through
I’ll wake you from this sleep
One kiss that will surely do
Then the ice will melt around you

And slowly, but surely, bringing you back to me

How can you fall into the dark
When my arms are there to catch you
How will I ever lose my way
With your open hand to cling to
How can you fall into the dark
When my arms are there to catch you
How will I ever lose my way
With your open hand to cling to

How can you fall into the dark (into the dark)
When my arms are there to catch you(are there to catch you)
How will I ever lose my way (I lose my way)
With your open hand to cling to (your open hand)
How can you fall into the dark (into the dark)
When my arms are there to catch you(are there to catch you)
How will I ever lose my way (I lose my way)
With your open hand to cling to (your open hand)

 

[fox69]

"Is There A Difference?"

"Is There A Difference?"



Is there a difference between yes and no
Is there a difference between up and down
Must I fear what others fear
What nonsense

Some people are content
Enjoying things that belong to tradition
With the seasons they cast their lot
Without a question

Other men are clear and bright and solid
Other men are sharp and clever and jolly
And we go wo oh oh wo oh oh oh wo

Is there a difference between high and low
Is there a difference between then and now
Do we have to live in pain and fear
What nonsense

People are drifting like the waves on the sea
Without direction like the restless wind
Not knowing forward not knowing back
Just existing

Other men are strong and full of courage
Other men are witty and full of knowledge
And we go wo oh oh wo oh oh wo

Other men are clear and bright and solid
I alone am drifting on the sea
Other men are sharp and clever and jolly
Restless like the wind
And we go wo oh oh wo oh oh wo

Is there a difference
Is there really a difference
Yes and no
Is there a difference
Up and down
Is there a difference
High and low
Is there a difference
Then and now
Is there a difference
Yes and no
Is there a difference
Up and down
Is there a difference

 

[fox69]

"It Just Doesn't Matter"

"It Just Doesn't Matter"



Matter matter oh no no

If i haven't got any friends
It just doesn't matter
If nobody understands mel
It just doesn't matter
If I'm not good to anyone
It just doesn't matter
If I am completely alone
It just doesn't matter

If I've been misunderstood
It just doesn't matter
My best friends think I'm no good
It just doesn't matter
If my horoscope looks bad
It just doesn't matter
My girlfriend left and thinks I'm mad
It just doesn't matter

If my world falls apart
It just doesn't matter
I'll pick it up right from the start
It just doesn't matter
Boss and teacher rip me off
It just doesn't matter
My children have had enough
It just doesn't matter

Matter matter oh no no

 

[fox69]

"Just Look At You Now"

"Just Look At You Now"



I've known you since you were a girl
When things just didn't work out for you
I said don't crack up and see both sides
But you kept on blaming the world for everything

I tried to tell you that you were in control
But you didn't seem to listen to a word I say
But I'm never giving up, giving up on you
I try to help you see the world in a different way

Hey, yeah, just look at you now
Riding on a silver wave
That keeps on going

Through the sun and through the rain
Through the good and the bad times
Through the joy and through the pain
Hey, look at you now
See what you've become

Now look me in the eye, now and tell me straight
Did you find it hard to tell me everything
I said things can only get better dear
But they won't if you don't lift a finger to help me

What's the point in taking this human form
If we can't understand the point of living here
Who would ever want to live alone
Without sharing this world with everyone and everything

Just look at you now
Riding on a silver wave
That keeps on going

Through the sun and through the rain
Through the good and the bad times
Through the joy and through the pain
Hey, look at you now
See what you've become

See what you've become
See what you've become
Hey, look at you now
See what you've become

Hey, just look at you now
Riding on a silver wave
That keeps on going

Through the sun and through the rain
Through the good and the bad times
Through the joy and through the pain
Hey, look at you now
See what you've become

Riding on a silver wave
See what you've become
Riding on a silver wave
(Riding on a silver wave)

Riding on a silver wave