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1. |
Bad Man
04:40
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And I tried to be good
To behave the way you should
But I failed
I'm a bad man
Yes I tried to be good
To do the best I could
I'm a bad man
Daddy, I judged you
Called you a coward for going astray
But it ain't so easy
To be honest and live your own way
And I tried to be good
To behave the way you should
But I failed
I'm a bad man
Yes I tried to be good
To do the best I could
I'm a bad man
Mummy, you've shown me
How to hold a fork and knife
But never were you able to teach me
How to live my life
And I tried to be good
To behave the way you should
But I failed
I'm a bad man
Yes I tried to be good
To do the best I could
I'm a bad man
Honey, you told me
That I am so selfish I can't love anyone
I can't love anyone
But what have you done for me
That makes you believe you're the one
You're the one
You're the one
Almighty, Almighty
I want you to know
That you are so high
Sometimes it makes me feel low
And I tried to be good
To behave the way you should
But I failed
I'm a bad man
Yes I tried to be good
To do the best I could
I'm a bad man
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2. |
Confrontation
02:50
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Confrontation
That's the only way
Confrontation
No you can't run away
Well you live in a house
A cosy house
Yes you live in a cage
A golden cage
And you live in a world
A fancy world
But you live in a box
A tiny box
Confrontation
That's the only way
Confrontation
No you can't run away
Well you live in a dream
A velvet dream
Yes you live in a haze
A toxic haze
And you live in a town
Your home town
But you live on the streets
Where nobody meets
Confrontation
That's the only way
Confrontation
No you can't run away
Until now you've managed to escape
You cheated, you lied and you faked
But today you realize you've got nowhere to go
The only one you fool is yourself you know
Confrontation
That's the only way
Confrontation
No you can't run away
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3. |
Remind Me To Forget You
03:50
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Remind me to forget you
Remind me to forget you
You just did what you had to do
It's not my fault if I'm still lovin' you
No more nights together
No more kisses it's over
I'm alone in my bed
I look alive but inside I'm dead
No more walks in the park
No more talks late at night
I'm alone in the dark
Now you're far away, out of sight
Remind me to forget you
Remind me to forget you
You just did what you had to do
It's not my fault if I'm still lovin' you
No more laughs, no silly games
Now the days they all look the same
I'm so frightened I suffocate
Once had a future now it's only fate
Remind me to forget you
Remind me to forget you
You just did what you had to do
It's not my fault if I'm still lovin' you
Remind me to forget you
Remind me to forget you
You just did what you had to do
It's not my fault if I'm still lovin' you
No more nights together
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4. |
I Hate Gettin' Old
02:42
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I hate gettin' old
My face is wrinkled
My heart's cold
I hate gettin' old
Desire is gone
My time's almost done
But one of these days I'll walk free
Yes one of these days I'll walk free
One of these days I'll walk
Free
I hate gettin' old
My friends are leaving day after day
I hate gettin' old
My memories are slowly fading away
But one of these days I'll walk free
Yes one of these days I'll walk free
One of these days I'll walk
Free
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5. |
My Precious Love
02:23
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My love, my precious love
You've gone away
My love, my precious love
You've gone away
And I know we'll meet again
Like the sun and the moon
Yes I know we'll meet again
Like the sun and the moon
My love, my precious love
The journey is not over
My love, my precious love
The journey is not over
And I know we'll meet again
Like the sun and the moon
Yes I know we'll meet again
Like the sun and the moon
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6. |
I'll See You In Heaven
04:00
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I recall, I recall your white beard
And your graceful hands
The outside straight, the inside weird
Something I now understand
I'll see you in heaven
May God hear my prayer
I'll see you in heaven
The angels will take me there
You did a thing you shouldn't have done
And all your life you paid for your sin
But still you're my father and still I'm your son
And one day we'll meet again
I'll see you in heaven
May God hear my prayer
I'll see you in heaven
The angels will take me there
I'll see you in heaven
May God hear my prayer
I'll see you in heaven
The angels will take me there
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7. |
Love
03:45
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Love is the only thing we need
The secret weapon in these times
Of war and greed
Make love our aim
That's the way to win the game of life
To stop the strife
To build a better home
For us
For love is just
Like a cradlesong
A voice we trust
The universal tongue
You don't have to search the entire world
Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl
It's not a fantasy
We can live in harmony
You and me
For love is a precious call
Rings out for all
As we sail the seven seas
The sun is shining down on each of us
As far as I can see
Whether rich, poor, young or old
Black or white
A sinner, a saint
We all live by its light
On earth
For love is just
Like a cradlesong
A voice we trust
The universal tongue
You don't have to search the entire world
Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl
It's not a fantasy
We can live in harmony
You and me
For love is a precious call
Rings out for all
For love is just
Like a cradlesong
A voice we trust
The universal tongue
You don't have to search the entire world
Just open your heart and you'll find the pearl
It's not a fantasy
We can live in harmony
You and me
You and me
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8. |
It's Worth A Try
02:36
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Confusion is all around
In my heart and in my soul
I bury my head in the ground
Then I try to dig a hole
So I can breathe, I can live
I can love, I can give
I need to step out of line
If I wanna shine
Well I used to have dreams
When I was a child
I could bite and be mean
I was still running wild
Then I learned all the rules
And how to behave
I learned how to be a fool
That God has to save
Now I wish I could escape
Find my way out
If only I could explain
What it's all about
But I'm stuck in a prison
And I'm running out of time
It's getting hard to listen
To that little voice inside
Truth is so hard to take
I'd rather believe a lie
And love can easily break
But it's always worth a try
Yes it's always worth a try
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9. |
Free From The Past
00:58
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Happiness
02:44
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Happiness
Is in you
Happiness
Is in me
Happiness
What are we gonna do
For happiness
Together you and me?
Happiness
Together you and me
You can travel the world
For that perfect country
You can date a thousand girls
To find that perfect body
You can pray and pray your God
Until you go to heaven
You can save your whole life
Never having any fun
Happiness
Is in you
Happiness
Is in me
Happiness
What are we gonna do
For happiness
Together you and me?
Happiness
You can lose yourself in drugs and alcohol
Thinkin' you're having such a ball
You're willing to do anything for fame and glory
You end up in a mansion so sad and lonely
Happiness
Is in you
Happiness
Is in me
Happiness
What are we gonna do
For happiness
Together you and me?
Happiness
Together you and me
Happiness
Together
Together
You and me
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11. |
And I Hope
04:59
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You're acting so cheap
When you don't even try
You behave like a sheep
Waiting for the day you'll die
Can't you see
You could walk a brighter way
I love you
That's all you gotta say
And I hope one day
Yes I hope one day
We'll understand each other
And I hope one day we'll understand
What's going on in our lives
Well you think you're so deep
But your life is a lie
Wake up! You're asleep
It's time to learn how to fly
Can't you see
You could walk a brighter way
I love you
That's all you gotta say
And I hope one day
Yes I hope one day
We'll understand each other
And I hope one day we'll understand
What's going on in our lives
Oh my love won't you help me please
Can't handle all this on my own
Ain't no good to keep
So much beauty inside
Get ready for that giant leap
Come on! Don't be shy!
Can't you see
You could walk a brighter way
I love you
That's all there is to say
And I hope one day
Yes I hope one day
We'll understand each other
And I hope one day we'll understand
What's going on in our lives
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