I'm looking for something, can't find it anyplace. It's there in the distance, starin' me in the face. Right in front of me, but it's way beyond my reach.
You were born on an eerie night. Moon rode high on a silver cloud. An air of tension in a room of wonder. She held you gently but you cried out loud. .
SO MANY PATHS. WRITERS GLENN SHORROCK, I. JONES. . The atmosphere is electric and the minds are on the move, they all know where they're going but no one is too sure, I've heard a lot of talking, I've nearly drowned in their words, and my heart is full of answers just as the sky is full of birds. There are so many paths up the mountain, nobody knows all the ways, there are so many paths up the mountain, and the view from the top is still the same. If you should stumble and fall down, people don't know what to do, pretend that they didn't notice, they'll sidestep and walk around you, don't let it be your worry, no, no don't let it get you concerned, you've got to move on in your own direction, forget what you ever learned. There are so many paths up the mountain, nobody knows all the ways, there are so many paths up the mountain, and the view from the top is still the same. Angry voices from the shadows, in the valley, the sun don't shine, make your mind up which way you're going, there are ooh so many paths. Solo There are so many paths up the mountain, nobody knows all the ways, there are so many paths up the mountain, and the view from the top is still the same. Mmm yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah ... is still the same, the view from the top is still the same, where ever you look, it's still the same, still the same, still the same ....
I lie in bed and I just can't sleep. My mind's outside chasin' the beat. Thinkin' of you and of what went wrong. I wonder how I can carry on. With these sleepless nights.
Slippin' and a-slidin'. Peepin' and a-hidin'. Been told a long time ago.. Slippin' and a-slidin'. Peepin' and a-hidin'. Been told a long time ago.. I've been told.
There's a bar right across the street. He's got a need he just can't beat. Out on the floor, he shuffles his feet away. He'll get the girl 'cause he looks so fine.
Turn off all life support systems, I'm finished for the day. I'm on the midnight flyer and I've really got to get away. Shut down all your main engines, I'm going on reserve.
Slippin' and a-slidin'. Peepin' and a-hidin'. Been told a long time ago.. Slippin' and a-slidin'. Peepin' and a-hidin'. Been told a long time ago.. I've been told.
Sometimes I feel like a shadow in the rain. When life deals a wild card, I just can't explain. And when can I go to be myself again?. And stop from wanting you, needing you, a shadow in the rain.
SECOND WIND. WRITERS DENNIS LAMBERT, PAM RESWICK, STEVE WERFEL. . And I'm starting to feel much better again, I'm starting to get my second wind. I owe you, there's no mistakin', you did the givin', I did the takin', you hung around, you made a difference, I should've known that you, you'd go the distance. Hey baby, I was so alone, like a dog without a bone, aad a heart turned to stone, couldn't come back on my own, but ... I'm startin' to feel much better again, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah, and I'm not gonna worry what might have been, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah. It's about time, it's all behind me, thought I could hide and the past wouldn't find me, I'm paid up, the worst is over, a little bit wiser, a little bit older. Ooh baby, we're almost home, I was lost but I was never alone, just a few more miles to go, one look at me and you got to know. I'm startin' to feel much better again, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah, and I'm not gonna worry what might have been, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah. My second wind, I'm starting to get my second wind, I'm starting, I'm gonna get my, I'm gonna get my second wind, I'm starting, I'm gonna get my, I'm gonna get my second wind. Hey baby, we're almost home, I was lost but I was never alone, just a few more miles to go, one look at me and you got to know, that ... I'm startin' to feel much better again, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah, and I'm not gonna worry what might have been, I'm startin' to get my second wind, oh yeah. And I'm startin' to get it together again, I'm starting to get my second wind, oh yeah, feel like I'm ready to begin, I'm startin' to get my second wind..
There's a sweet little girl that lives down the street. Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet. You can see her every day, strolling up and down the way.
Send me some lovin'. Send it, I pray. How can I love you. When you're far away?. . Oh, send me your picture. Send it, my dear. So I can hold it. Pretend you are here.
Start out easy, take it slow. Once you get started you don't know where love will go. But you think you're ready for another time around. It's nothing you can't handle.
First time I felt the magic of her kiss. Was under a Carolina moon. Sweet Southern style. Tender but a little wild. For me no other love will ever do.
Some guys have all the luck. There's gold in everything they touch. But all of the work I've done. Never did amount too much. . I don't live what some call the good life.
Friday night at the ball game. Sitting down in the cold rain. Cheering for the wrong team. 'Cause we drank too much. . Mary Ann was something. We were all just nothings.
I'm here to tell you, it might sound strange. She's on a different groove. Her state of mind is subject to change. She's got an attitude. . She's cool.
Summarize what it means to be happy to you. And all this .. Summarize and I will take time to find you. . I am happy just lying here with you. I am happy just lying here next to you.
Sally walks out, leaves the room, Billy's sad. Oh, no one saw the subtle wink she gave him. Cos I'm only yours til blue birds fly so high, next to me.
You were my best friend. You never let me down. Whenever I needed you. You were always around. . Those days are lost. Gone and thrown them away. You said it's over for you.