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Beautiful Monday
04:02
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Beautiful morning, beautiful day
Beautiful people on a beautiful train
All going to work now so dutifully
Beautiful Monday, beautiful me
Beautiful airplane on a beautiful cloud
Beautiful children making a beautiful sound
All going to school now, it’s a jubilee
Beautiful Monday, beautiful me
Everybody look at me, take another look at me
I’m beautiful
Everyone be good to me, do the things you should to me
I’m beautiful
Weekend is over, yeah we had a good time
The world’s on our shoulders and we’re gonna be fine
All hoping that one day we’ll truly be free
Beautiful Monday
Everybody look at me, take another look at me
I’m beautiful
Everyone be good to me, do the things you should to me
I’m beautiful
And I only wanna make a difference, I do
Yes we’re all gonna make a difference, it’s true
Yeah I only wanna make a difference...
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2. |
Happy Or Not
02:58
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Premises are open
Bottles have been broken
Waitress working overtime
I've done a little drinking
Drinking while I’m thinking
Thinking ‘bout this life of mine
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?”
Found myself a true love
Got myself a new job
Everything I need and more
One day we’ll have children
What we gonna build them?
Wonder what we’re living for
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?”
Well I’m sure it’s gonna be alright
Hallelujah Hallelujah
'Cause I’m gonna make it right
Happy New Year Happy New Year
No I don’t know what it’s all about
Have a good time Have a good time
But I’m gonna work it out
Hallelujah Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Happy Happy Happy New Year
Another bottle opened
Another promise broken
Waitress says it’s closing time
I’ve done a little drinking
Drinking while I’m thinking
Thinking ‘bout this life of mine
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
They ask a lot if I’m happy or not
“Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?
Are you happy, are you happy, are you happy or not?
Or not? Or not? Or not, or not, or not?"
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3. |
Purple River Yellow Sun
04:18
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Up above the river the rising sun
In a ball of laughter we drifted on
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
We could hear the traffic from the motorway
But sky and trees and water were all that we could see
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
Then we heard the water then we heard the waterfall
And then we saw the water then we saw the waterfall
Ah the waterfall
Ah the waterfall
We fell through the limestone to an ancient cave
I saw a look of wonder on everybody’s face
Purple river yellow sun
Shells and bones of dinosaurs
Lonely paintings on the walls
Prehistoric Michelangelos
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
Such a world of wonder aint the world so wonderful
Such a world of wonder aint the world so wonderful
Ah it’s wonderful
Ah it's wonderful
The holiday was over we took the train back home
But still the image lingers in my soul
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
Purple river yellow sun
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4. |
All In The Past
04:23
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I was young not so long ago
But that was then and you’ll never know
Who I was, what I did, how we misbehaved
Who we loved, who got killed, I’ll take that to the grave
‘Cause it’s all in the past
Yes it’s all in the past
Precious sweet, I shan’t repeat the tale
But you’re very kind, it’s been on my mind as well
Yes it’s true that’s the time I was at my best
But what’s the use, where’s the thrill in granting your request?
‘Cause it’s all in the past
Yes it’s all in the past
And I sang that song
And I’m moving on
‘Cause the past is gone
Thanks again my gentle friend for the compliment
But with respect I shall neglect the very thing you want
‘Cause it’s all in the past
Yes it’s all in the past
Yes it’s all in the past
And I sang that song
And I’m moving on
‘Cause the past is gone
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5. |
Just A Word I Use
05:46
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Take a boat out on the river
Through a city so familiar
All the tourists come in June
So pick an autumn afternoon
Glass and steel and bricks and mortar
Old cathedral by the water
Beyond the bridges you can see
All the wicked history
Love is just a word I use to tell you how I feel
Love is just a word I use to tell you how I feel
See the scurrying commuters
Each one hurries to the future
New York, Paris, Tokyo
Round and round and round we go
Love is just a word I use to tell you how I feel
Love is just a word I use to tell you how I feel
Love is just a word I use to tell you how I feel
Take a boat out on the river
Take a boat out on the river
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6. |
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You always said I didn’t care
I wouldn’t make any sacrifice
But then you left me and I finally finally fell for ya
Now I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Yeah, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I don’t give a shit about my career
And you know it’s not going so well
They say if you follow your heart it makes you healthier, sometimes wealthier
Well, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
So don’t strike that Liberty Bell
No, don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I love you so much and we know each other too well
So please don’t strike that Liberty Bell
Just like your Mama always wanted
She and you stepdaddy can help raise the kids
To get you back you know I’d go through any kind of hell for ya
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Yeah, I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
Don’t strike that Liberty Bell
I’d even follow you to Philadelphia
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7. |
Sometimes
04:06
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Sometimes, sometimes you really have to bleed
Sometimes, sometimes a drink is all you need
Sometimes, sometimes it only takes a look
Sometimes, sometimes you better kiss the book
Sometimes, sometimes you really have to keep your cool
Sometimes, sometimes you're gonna play the fool
Sometimes, sometimes the world is in your hands
Sometimes you’re just working for the man
Sometimes, sometimes you’re poisoned with regret
Sometimes, sometimes the ship is gonna wreck
Sometimes, sometimes there’s nothing you can do
Sometimes you see the daylight coming through
Sometimes, sometimes there’s a joker in the deck
Sometimes you close your eyes and make a bet
Sometimes she’ll really get beneath your skin
Sometimes, sometimes you’re even gonna win
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8. |
Chariot
04:39
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Nothing to say
Only a melody
Hmm
Hmm
Nothing to hold
Only a memory
Summer has come
Summer has gone
Now run to your chariot
Run to your chariot
Counting the days
Until the war begins
Hmm
Hmm
Run to your chariot
Run to your chariot
May calmer minds prevail
Over fear and greed and hate
Run to your chariot...
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9. |
All Gone Wrong
02:22
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When I was born life was a better place
Daddy was strong, Mummy had good taste
The music was better, the movies were better
Everything was better
When I was young everything was nice
We just had fun, we were civilized
The sports cars were better, porn stars were better
Everything was better
Everything was better
Now it’s all gone wrong, gone wrong
Yes it’s all gone wrong, gone wrong
Used to believe we were on our way
Used to believe there was a brighter day
But now they cry about freedom, lie about freedom
Every day it’s freedom
Used to believe that we had evolved
But now we’re back to the Son of God
They’ve got religion, we’ve got religion
Everything’s religion
Everything’s religion
Yeah it’s all gone wrong, gone wrong
Yeah it’s all gone wrong, gone wrong...
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10. |
Problem Child
02:42
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Problem child
We forgive you
Problem child
We really miss you
We know your life is hard
We know that you hurt
We don’t want you to hurt
Problem child
Please stop running
Problem child
We’ll send you money
It’s not too late to call
No, it’s not too late at all
We’ll be there if you fall
Remember we love you
Remember we love you
Problem child
We want you with us
Problem child
Please forgive us
We know your life’s been hell
We hope you're doing well
We only phoned to tell you
Remember we love you
Remember we love you
Remember...
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11. |
Happy Where I Am
04:23
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Oh no
I don’t wanna go
I don’t wanna go
Just wanna stay home
I don’t wanna go
I don’t wanna go
‘Cause I’m happy where I am
Yes I’m happy where I am
I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go
I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go
Don’t make me cry
Don’t make me cry
Don’t make me cry
Don’t wanna say goodbye
Don't wanna say goodbye
Don't make me cry
‘Cause I’m happy where I am
Yes I’m happy where I am
I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go
No I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go
I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go
I really don’t really don’t really don’t, don’t wanna go...
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We’re on a wild goosechase expedition
Down to the middle of nowhere
Nowhere
We’ve brought supplies and lots of ammunition
But we’re very confused by the brochure
The brochure
When the sun comes out
We’ll sing and we’ll shout
We’re carrying so much silver
It’s weighing down all of our saddles
Our saddles
We’re floating downriver
A crocodile ate both our paddles
Our paddles
We’ve erased our tracks
There’s no way back
We’re on a wild goosechase expedition
Down to the middle of nowhere
Nowhere
Nowhere…
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13. |
All My Brothers
03:39
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No one to hold you, no one to call your name
No one to love you, no one to feel your pain
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
All my brothers, all my brothers in the sun
We run for cover, we run for cover from the guns
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
Only the desert, only the desert understands
All my brothers lying broken in the sand
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
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I’m letting go of the big decisions
I’m letting go of all the crap
I’m leaving it to my wife and my manager
And I’ll just take a nap
My lawyer thinks it’s a good idea
She says I’m overwhelmed
All she needs is my signature
Before she takes the helm
So, wake me up when it’s over
And tell me how it went
Wake me up when it’s over
Don’t forget to pay the rent
Wake me up when it’s over
And no matter what you do
Don’t consult me
No it won’t insult me
‘Cause I got faith in you
They’re all sure I’m gonna make it
As long as I don’t get in the way
So, I’m leaving it to my wife and my manager
And I’m calling it a day
My therapist says I should give up control
I’m bossy, I’m neurotic, I’m depressed
So, I’ve dug myself a great big hole
And that’s where I’m gonna rest
And wake me up when it’s over
And tell me what I did
Wake me up when it’s over
Just before you close the lid
Wake me up when it’s over
You're loyal, you're brave and you're true
Don’t consult me
No it won’t insult me
‘Cause I got faith in you
All the great men were just like me
Though most of them were creeps
They made their mark on history
While they were asleep
And wake me up when it’s over
And tell me who we’ve killed
Wake me up when it’s over
After all the blood’s been spilled
Wake me up when it’s over
Yeah it’s better if you do
Just keep your hand steady
Hell I’m sleepy already
But I got faith in you
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15. |
The Rain Won't Come
03:38
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I used to think there was someone
I used to think the rain would come
But the rain won’t come
I wanna get this business done
I wanna sing a happy song
But the rain won’t come
I went to the church, I read the lesson
I know that I’m a lucky man
Yeah, every day I count my blessings
Still I can’t find the promised land
No I can’t find the promised land
I used to think the good guys won
I used to think the rain would come
But the rain won’t come
I went to the church, I read the lesson
I know that I’m a lucky man
Yeah, every day I count my blessings
Still I can’t find the promised land
No I can’t find the promised land
I wish we all could get along
I wanna sing a happy song
But the rain won’t come
But the rain won’t come
But the rain won’t come
But the rain won't come
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16. |
Wonderful Surprise
04:04
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I got the piano tuned a week ago
It’s in the living room of our little home
No I won’t be playing my guitar
Any more
The sun is shining down on old New York
Across the Brooklyn Bridge up to Central Park
But I’m sitting here alone inside
Trying to write
Girl, won’t you tell me what I’m doing
And girl, won’t you tell me where I’m going
And oh, you never told me the sun was gonna shine
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
And now she’s calling me from the train
She left here yesterday in the pouring rain
I say “I love you so,” she says “Yes, I know
I’m coming home”
Girl, won’t you tell me what I’m doing
And girl, won’t you tell me where I’m going
And oh, you never told me the sun was gonna shine
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
It’s a wonderful surprise
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Though all the engines of the world
Are humming in the morning
You won’t forget your dream
Yes, you better write it down
Just so you can remember
Don’t drink your coffee, write it down
All that you’ve seen
Don’t let it float away
Cross the city in your sleep
A million people going to work now
You won’t forget your dream
All that you’ve seen
Don’t let it float away
Now you’re laughing at your desk
You’re talking on the phone now
You won’t forget your dream
All that you’ve seen
Don’t let it float away
You won't forget your dream...
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For over 2 decades, Spottiswoode & His Enemies have been a constantly self-reinventing New York institution. The IMA winners
recently earned three more nominations for their 7th record, LOST IN THE CITY, “an immersive theater-of-the-mind love letter to New York”.
Spottiswoode's songs appear in numerous TV shows and films including Either Side Of Midnight for which he also wrote the screenplay.
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