Paul Carrack

[fox69]

"Sunny"

"Sunny"


Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way
You gave to me your all and all
Now I feel ten feet tall
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace
You're my spark of natures fire
You're my sweet complete desire
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see
Sunny, thank you for the facts from a to c
My life was torn like a windblown sand
And the rock was formed when you held my hand
Sunny one so true, I love you

 

[fox69]

"Sweet Soul Legacy"

"Sweet Soul Legacy"


I love the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
Might be the same old, same old
Still sounds good to me

I like the same tunes
I always did
Make me feel good
Like a little kid
When Levi sings:
"The Same Old Song"
Everybody's on their feet
How can I be wrong

Might be the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
Might be the same old, same old
Still sounds good to me

You know Sam and Dave were the soul men
Sounds as good today as it did back then
Jackie Wilson going higher and higher
And James Brown set the place on fire

I love the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
Might be the same old, same old
It still works for me

If I get the blues
I don't wait
I don't waste time
Don't even hesitate
There's only one cure
That I need
Sweet soul music
My only remedy

Give me the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
'Cause I love the same old, same old
Still sounds good to me

I don't waste my time
Trying to be cool
I maybe slow but I'm nobody's fool
Don't want to worry anymore
Just want to be happy
That's what we're living for

I love the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
Might be the same old, same old
It's all good to me

Soul music will never die
It can make you happy, can make you cry
I'm just thankful I was around
To appreciate that soulful sound

Sweet soul legacy
Still sounds good to me

I love the same old, same old
Sweet soul legacy
Might be the same old, same old
It still works for me...

 

[fox69]

"Tempted"

"Tempted"


I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste
A flannel for my face
Pyjamas, a hairbrush
New shoes and a case
I said to my reflection
Let's get out of this place
Past the church and the steeple
The laundry on the hill
Billboards and the buildings
Memories of it still
Keep calling and calling
But forget it all
I know I will
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
What's been going on
Now that you have gone
There's no other
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
I'm at the car park, the airport
The baggage carousel
The people keep on crowding
I'm wishing I was well
I said it's no occasion
It's no story I could tell
At my bedside empty pocket
A foot without a sock
Your body gets much closer
I fumble for the clock
Alarmed by the seduction
I wish that it would stop
I bought a novel, some perfume
A fortune all for you
But it's not my conscience
That hates to be untrue
I asked of my reflection
Tell me what is there to do

 

[fox69]

"That's All That Matters To Me"

"That's All That Matters To Me"


Baby, I won't lie to you
I have some serious doubts
And I'm just hoping and praying
That everything work out
I'm tryna keep my distance
Oh, when I'm just waiting to see
But if you're alright
That's all that matters to me

I always knew that before long
There's gonna come a day
When you wanna spread your wings
And find your own way
You don't need to remind me
That my love for you is so deep
But if you're alright
That's all that matters to me

Well, it's hard to let go
But I be strong
Cause deep down I know
That you need to be free
To become all you can be

I know you don't ask for nothing
Stand on your own two feet
But don't be too proud to call on me
If ever you're in need
I'm always there if you need me
That's the way that's gonna be
But if you're alright
That's all that matters to me

Well, it's hard to let go
But I be strong
Cause deep down I know
That's it's wrong to hold on
Cause it's your life
When all said and done

Baby, I won't lie to you I had some serious doubts
I'm just hoping and praying
That everything work out
I'm only hoping and praying
Cause I know that's how it should be
But if you're alright
That's all that matters to me

 

[fox69]

"That's How I Feel"

"That's How I Feel"


We've been together such a long time
We forget to tell each other what it means
It's easy to take another's love for granted
Leaving words unspoken
And that should never be
Everyday I see another side
Just another reason to tell you why
That's how I feel
Something I can't deny
Our love will never die
This time the feeling's right
That's how I feel
Some things are meant to be
And when you're close to me
That's how I feel
Love is like a river
Always moving on
Never have to worry
Just keep on flowing free
First it starts raging
From the higher ground
Slowly coming down
'Til it reaches the sea
Every time you find another way
Somehow you amaze me
And let me say
That's how I feel
You know I love you so
I'll never let you go
I just want you to know
Our love is real
Some things are meant to be
And when you're close to me
That's how I feel

 

[fox69]

"The Christmas Song"

"The Christmas Song"


Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe,
Help to make the season bright.
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow,
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
They know that Santa's on his way;
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.
And every mother's child is going to spy,
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
To kids from one to ninety-two,
Although its been said many times, many ways,
A very Merry Christmas to you

 

[fox69]

"The Living Years"

"The Living Years"


Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door

I know that I'm a prisoner
To all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations
I'm afraid that's all we've got

You say you just don't see it
He says it's perfect sense
You just can't get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talking in defence

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It's the bitterness that lasts

So Don't yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different day
And if you don't give up, and don't give in
You may just be O.K.

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

I wasn't there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say

I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years

Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye

 

[fox69]

"The Only One"

"The Only One"


I've hidden in the silence
Then I took it far away
I was living in the distance
In the corners of my day
You came into my life
And centered all my fears
Loving you is everything
The meaning to these years
Partners in time
Partners today
Walking through problems
That might have come out way
'Cause when all is said and done
There's no need for me to run
You're the only one
The only one I love

We turned over the pages
And saw the pictures there
The color might be fading
But I can see it clear
You walked into my life
And balanced every word
Loving you is everything
Everything I've heard

Partners in time
Partners today
Walking through problems
That might have come our way
'Cause when all is said and done
You're the only one I love
You're the only one the only one I love

Once I had a reason
To run and hide from you
Hiding in the silence
Was all I ever used to do
But now I know the feeling
Must be all about believing

You're the only one
The only one I love.

 

[fox69]

"The Way I'm Feeling Tonight"

"The Way I'm Feeling Tonight"


I admit it, this time I was wrong
Anybody can make a mistake
I overdid it and I can't complain
If someone's taken my place

It ain't the first time, it won't be the last
That I find my life in dissaray
No use regretting, it's all in the past
So tell me what can I say

Is there any point, goin' on about it
When you know that I can do nothin' right
I don't know that talkin' it over will change,
The way I'm feeling tonight

I used to wake up, jump out of my bed

With a great big smile on my face
I was the business, no one could deny
Now I've fallen from grace

I just need a chance to forget about it
Do you really care who was wrong or right
I don't know that talkin it over will change
The way I'm feeling tonight
So if you want your freedom, I won't stand in your way
Cos I've got my pride, and I won't beg you to stay

Maybe one day I will write a book about it
I'll put everything down in black and white
I don't know that talkin it over will change
The way I'm feeling tonight

 

[fox69]

"Time Passes"

"Time Passes"


I lie here waiting in the dark
For the morning light
To come around
Counting the cracks up on the wall
I'm distracted by
Every single sign
As I watch the seconds tick away
I only wish there were less hours in the day
I've grown addicted to your touch
You know that I've got a craving
I need it so much

Time passes so slowly
When you're far away
This is the last time that
I leave you this way

I'm listening to the ticking clock
Watching at the hands creeping round and round
Just like a kid kept after school
Only difference is
I'm a grown man now

Sometimes I stop and wonder why
I'm spending every night alone
Just killing time
But I guess that's just the price you pay
Oh but it feels like I'm wishing my life away

Time passes so slowly
When you're far away
This is the last time that
I leave you this way

I know it won't be long
But till I'm back in your loving arms
I won't be right
I'm letting my impressions
Get the better of me

I can't take it any longer
I need you baby

You know time passes so slowly
When you're far away
This is the last time that
I leave you this way

Sometimes I stop and wonder why
I'm spending every night alone
Just killing time
But I guess that's just the price you pay
Oh but it feels like I'm wishing my life away

Time passes so slowly
When you're far away
This is the last time that
I leave you this way