Saga

[fox69]

"Press 9"

"Press 9"


If you want the IRS to go away
Go ahead, press 9
If you told a lie and you regret that day
Go ahead, press 5
If you're dodging more than 7 unpaid bills
Go ahead, press 1
If you're stuck in traffic and you wanna kill
Go ahead, press 2

I know that yesterday
Is not that far away
And now I'm all alone
I'll find another way
But maybe not today
'Cause now I'm right at home

If you're worried sick about a third world war
Go ahead, press star
If your evil neighbour's knocking at your door
Go ahead, press 4
I know that yesterday
Is where it's going to stay
And now I', all alone

I'll find the will to stray
Perhaps some other day
But now I'm right at home

If you think your weather's acting kind of strange
Go ahead, press 3
If your old computer died or crashed again
Go ahead, press 8

If your God just seems to be ignoring you
Go ahead, press 6
If your favourite team is just about to lose
Go ahead, press 10
If you're always hungry and you're gaining weight
Go ahead, press 12
If you want the IRS to go away
Go ahead, press 9

 

[fox69]

"Promises"

"Promises"


She never makes commitments
She's never short of alibis
When I ask the same old questions
She always tells me lies

There's something missing in her life
But what it is she won't say
And when I try to...
Try to reach her
She simply pulls away

Listening to her promises
Believing all her lies
Listen to those empty promises
One more time

She never thinks about the future
She lives from day to day
Sometimes I have to wonder
What kind of game she plays

So much emotion in her eyes
But so much emptiness inside
I know she wants to give you everything
I know I'm wasting my time

Listening to her promises
Believing all her lies
But when I hear those empty promises
I see through her disguise

Why do I listen to her empty promises
Believing in all her lies
Why will I listen to those empty promises
One more time

She promised the world to me tonight
She promised to stay with me all night
Tonight, listen to those empty promises

 

[fox69]

"Remember When? (Chapter 9)"

"Remember When? (Chapter 9)"


"How are you - have I made you wait?"
I'm the one who said "Don't be Late!"
You know there's still time for you to make the changes
Now it's time to turn another page
This year my gift is Y2K
And now it looks like it's you that's running late
Do you remember when, I said "Don't be Late!"
How would you know then just how long I'd wait?
"So, how are you - have you guessed my name?"
It's time to put your toys away
Remember I know you love to play this game
Do you remember when, I said "Don't be Late?"
How would you know then just how long I'd wait
"How are you - do you have the time"
I'll tell you what I've got in mind
You know it's never too late to change your mind
Do you remember when I said "Don't be Late?"
How would you know then just how long I'd wait?
Do you remember when I said "Don't be Late?"
How would you know then how long it would take?

 

[fox69]

"Return To Forever"

"Return To Forever"


I've lost focus, there's some thing wrong
I've no sense of direction
Am I somewhere I don't belong?
Is that really my reflection?
One ticket is not enough
There's only one solution
I'll re-discover my wonderlust
& write my own conclusion

Touchin' the untouchable
It's always a big surprise
& when you're walkin' with your pockets full
You can enjoy the ride

I've got the feeling it's not too late
I've made my reservation
I'm gonna leave it in the hands of fate
To exceed my expectations
I found a way to return to forever
Back to the days when I had nothing to loose
I may have let it fade away
'Cos I could get through anything, one way or another

No hesitation, no holding back
A silent celebration
No stopping, I'm back on track
With new anticipation

[Repeat Bridge]

I found a way to return to forever
Back to the days when I had nothing to loose
I may have let it fade away
'Cos I could get through anything, one way or another
I found a way to return to forever
When no-one ever told me I was breakin' the rules
I'll never let it slip away
& I know there is still more yet to be discovered

[Repeat Bridge]

[Repeat Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Rise And Shine"

"Rise And Shine"


Colour blind
Looks like it's dinner for two
Anxious bride
But still no sign of the groom
Pantomime
No one plays by the rules
Now it's, closing time
Back to your room with a view
You've got another chance to

Rise and shine
Or yesterday will slip into tomorrow
You've gotta Rise and shine
And in time you'll find someone to follow

Dim the lights
Someone's tryin' to play us a tune
Just wait in line
I'm sure they'll be with you soon
Friday's child
Dances by the light of the moon
Now it's, closing time
Back to your room with a view
You've got another chance to

[Repeat Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Say Goodbye To Hollywood"

"Say Goodbye To Hollywood"


You were a star
You know you had it all
You always had a way
To leave them wanting more
We thought we'd lost you
You found an open door
That air of confidence
That needed no support
(But it's okay) Say goodbye to Hollywood
Don't you know we've come too far
(My matinee) My heart breaks
One more for the camera
(Fade to gray) And say goodbye to Hollywood
We were never who we are
(My matinee) You will always leave me wanting more
The future claimed you
And you were left behind
The road you traveled on
Has broken down with time
Gone but not forgotten
To reappear some day
You know I'm always here
You'll never fall from grace
Like a rhythm needs a dancer
Just a shadow on the wall
You know there was a time
You know we had it all

 

[fox69]

"Scarecrow"

"Scarecrow"


Hey, you look like you're lost
Maybe you don't realize where you are
Now I'll tell you to stop
Just turn around and forget you made
A start
But you hesitate
Get ready get set
The longer you wait
The bigger I get
[Chorus:]
I'm the scarecrow
You better stay just where you are
I'm the scarecrow
You know I'll never let you get too far
Hey, I see you're still here
Didn't you get something from our talk
Now your eyes make it clear
But nevertheless you know you won't get far
But you hesitate
Get ready get set
The longer you wait
The bigger I get
[Chorus]
I say, "Push off" but you move too slow
I tell you to step, but you just won't go
One of these days you'll wish you were dead
There's a scarecrow now lying under your bed
[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Scratching The Surface"

"Scratching The Surface"


So you won't tell me, where you've been up to now
I don't know, they've seen you come and go (oh)
You're well on your way but never leaving the chair
Playing scenes on T.V. screens
Watching widely to glimpse the full view
While the hours have their hands all over you
You say that you see me, well I see you too
I look behind, what do you find, all but an empty room
Scratching the surface and you can't get away
You've travelled far and so far you have nothing to say
[Chorus:]
Scratching the surface
You better come up for air
A new experience to get you there
Scratching the surface
You better come up for air
Strapped to the media, a machine to fear
You're onto something then it slips right away
It's in your hand, follow through right in front of you
You say that you hear me, well I hear you too
My secret is no secret, outside of the tube
So you won't tell me, what you've done up to now
You're watching me, I'm watching you decide (oh)
Scratching the surface, you can't get away
You tried so hard, and so far you have nothing to say
[Chorus]

 

[fox69]

"Screw 'Em"

"Screw 'Em"


Take a good look, what do ya see?
Do you really think you're so different from me?
I'm sure in time I could teach you well
The rules of the game are simple as hell

When in doubt, "Screw 'Em"

Rule #1 Is to gain their confidence
Rule #2 Make them sign the check
Rule #3 Look out for #1
Rule #4 Take the money and run, don't look back

"Screw 'Em"

Where would you be, if you'd never met me?
Where would you go, if I set you free?
What do you say we make a new deal?
It's one for you and thirteen for me
I know that you feel that this is unfair
Well maybe you should try and find someone who cares

"Screw 'Em"

You can say what you want, but I know we'll never be like you
I wouldn't be so sure

 

[fox69]

"See Them Smile"

"See Them Smile"


You can say your winter tan
Is fading much too fast
And you can say that all your clothes
Are tailor made to last
You can say your Gucci shoes
They really have the shine
And you can say that all your plans
Are shaping up so nice
See them smile
See them smile
You can say with Jaguar
The rental's worth the style
You can say your lady friends
Are levelled by your smile
You can say your bank account
Is always on the rise
You can say on your TV
The colour's always fine
See them smile
See them smile
You can say there's things in life
That I don't understand
And you can say if I get stuck
You're glad to lend a hand
You can say your stance looks good
But I just have to grin
Did you say your credit card
Is wearing awfully thin
See them smile, they'll watch you spend your money
See them smile
You may just have to carry more change
See them smile, they love to take your money
See them smile
You may just have to carry more change