FOCUS SONGS FCSG06- RETRO 70s Lyrics www.focus-songs.com [email protected] © Focus Music 2011 WE’RE LEARNING TO FLY (George Mcfarlane / Joel Bevan) Each time you’re near Just lying here I feel your warm love starting to flow Then sure enough We’re rising up And planet earth is turning below Oh what a beautiful feeling Don’t let me go Baby here we are Learning to fly (Then you go making my heart sing) All the lights are low (and we’re) High as the sky (Gotta be down to that love thing) Up here tonight We’re satellites Just circling the world with no care Here by your side I’m mystified All starry‐eyed and dancing on air Don’t wake me up if I’m dreaming Meet me up there Baby here we are Learning to fly (Then you go making my heart sing) All the lights are low (and we’re) High as the sky (Gotta be down to that love thing) Oh what a beautiful feeling Don’t let me go WANTING MORE (Frank Shelley/Ian West) Don’t stop the music flowing into my head Coz that’s just what I came here for If you got it then flaunt it, so somebody said We’re gonna leave you wanting more Oh yeah, we’re gonna leave you wanting more Come alive, put your body in and take what you find Coz the heat’s up out on the floor If you like it, then keep it for some other time We’re gonna leave you wanting more O yeah, we’re gonna leave you all wanting more. Get on up Hitch on the party ride Get on up everybody Get on up We haven’t got all night Well if you clap stamp and holler just as loud as you can You know we might give you one encore (Just one more) Coz I’m a funky young monkey and I don’t give a damn We’re gonna leave you wanting more Oh yeah, we’re gonna leave you wanting more. Get on up Hitch on the party ride Get on up everybody Get on up It’s gonna be alright We’re gonna leave you wanting more Gonna leave you wanting more Get on up Hitch on the party ride Get on up everybody Get on up Tonight is gonna be your night We’re gonna leave you wanting more Gonna leave you wanting more THE ROAD AHEAD (Liam Cooke / Sioux Chef) Midnight thru a hotel window Sinking in the shadows of the night And I saw you and I wanted you And I let you know that I wanted to Now I’m dreaming of the road ahead with you Now we are driving on to the road ahead with you With you Midnight thru a hotel window Sinking in the shadows of the night And I saw you and I wanted you And I let you know that I wanted to Now I’m dreaming of the road ahead with you Now we are driving on to the road ahead with you With you with you And I’m wanting you Now I’m dreaming of the road ahead with you Now we are driving on to the road ahead with you Now I’m dreaming of the road ahead with you Now we are driving on to the road ahead Ahhh the road up ahead Ahhh the road up ahead TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (George Mcfarlane/Mary Carewe) Every single day I want you more I feel I know you I’ve got so much to show you I’m trying to – find a way to make you want me To hold you close and take your breath away C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, I wanna show you the real me Take it or leave it C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, I want your body to use me Take it or leave it now Walk into the room – I see you there I feel like crying Out your name, I’m dying. Cos I can’t make it without your love (you) Why can’t you – understand how much I want you How long before you break my heart in two C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, I wanna show you the real me Take it or leave it C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, I want your body to use me Take it or leave it now TAKE IT ALL BACK (George Mcfarlane/ Joel Bevan) Don’t wanna overstate my point of view Or dig myself into a hole But if I’ve never seen the best of you I blame the words you can’t control (so) Take it all back – that’s fine I Wanna Relax – my mind You’re on the right track – this time So take it all back ‐ Take it, take it I’m not apologising stop right here I rest my case the jury’s out Seems the verdict isn’t crystal clear Beyond the shadow of a doubt Take it all back – that’s fine Wanna Relax – my mind I’m on the attack – this time So take it all back ‐ Take it, take it SUMMER DRIVING (Liam Cooke) Start her on up and hear the engines roar Find an open road and put your foot down to the floor Heading for the mountains heading for the sea Ride in to the sun just you and me C’mon c’mon c’mon it’s summer C.mon c’mon c’mon it’s summer Summer driving, free and easy With your wheels turning faster, the wind in your hair Moving along going somewhere Summer driving Going up a gear this is a sunshine cruise Leaving all the traffic away from all the queue’s Check in your rear mirror behind is in the past Heading to the future it’s speeding up fast C’mon c’mon c’mon it’s summer C.mon c’mon c’mon it’s summer Summer driving, free and easy With your wheels turning faster, the wind in your hair Moving along going somewhere Summer driving Summer driving, free and easy With your heart racing faster, the wind in your hair Looking for love losing our cares Summer driving Summer driving, free and easy With your wheels turning faster, the wind in your hair Moving along were getting somewhere Summer driving Summer driving We got summer driving STARLIGHT PARADISE (George Mcfarlane/Joel Bevan) It’s midnight Moon is on the rise Slowly watch the skyline fade away Till daylight Through sleepy lover’s eyes Misty blue’s the music we can play The moonlit sky is our ceiling We got that far away feeling So let’s go fly to that starlight paradise The endless night is our ocean Slowed down in rhythm and motion We sail right into that starlight paradise In dreamtime Worries come to life Things are never quite the way they seem But meantime While love is still alive Cares are gone like ripples on a stream The moonlit sky is our ceiling We got that far away feeling So let’s go fly to that starlight paradise The endless night is our ocean Slowed down in rhythm and motion We sail right into that starlight paradise RUNNING THROUGH ME (Frank Shelley/Ian West) There’s a jangle in my head I can’t get to sleep at night And a tangle in my bed I’m clean out of sheep ‐ It ain’t right Maybe I’m dreaming out loud Or am I just afraid of this thing I’ve found Coz Darling...... Love is running through me No matter what you do Keeps on coming through Love is....running through me No matter what you say When you feel this way It’s gotta be love Telling me I’m falling Just gotta be love Coz my heart keeps calling to me Baby why..... should I behave like this And the shimmering inside Is one part of love I’ve missed Here and now you’ve taken hold But what am I gonna do When you let go And I know baby Love is running through me No matter what you do Keeps on coming through Love is....running through me No matter what you say I just feel this way Love is running, running through me Love is running, running through me It’s gotta be love Here inside me flowing Just gotta be love Coz my heart keeps to‐ing and fro‐ing I’m feeling good know (your) Love is running through me No matter what you do Love is....running through me No matter what you say When you feel this way RUNNING LONDON (John Walden) Where's the excitement? Where's the adrenaline rush? All wrapped up in corporate bucks The establishment smothered all that we loved We’re running London We’re in charge It's a queer old town From the Old Kent Road to the Marble Arch I wanna feel threatened Yeah, I wanna feel the edge You don't create nothing from the safety of a suit Sitting on the PC fence We’re running London We’re in charge It's a queer old town From the Old Kent Road to the Marble Arch Let’s run a little faster Going 24/7 Let’s get it leaner an’ meaner, obscener And lose all that middle aged spread We’re running London We’re in charge It's a queer old town From the Old Kent Road to the Marble Arch ‘RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE’ (George McFarlane/Joel Bevan) Conversation much too loud Desperation zero doubt Destination nowhere I can see Testimony way too long Matrimony not my song Acrimony no Sir, not from me It’s alright (I’m) Taking my time Don’t fight (We’re) Cuttin’ it right down the middle Outside They’re waiting in line All night Cuttin’ it right down the middle Criticising have no fear No disguising now my dear Compromising everyone you see Imitating victim’s eyes Simulating, big surprise Orchestrating everyone but me It’s alright (I’m) Taking my time Don’t fight (We’re) Cuttin’ it right down the middle Breakdown Section with heavy breath FX Outro chorus HERE BEHIND MY EYES (Frank Shelley / Ian West) Behind my eyes I see the situation There aint use you fooling me We got a complication How come you’re playing for time Do you think that I’m blind But I know the reason Soon you’ll be leaving Behind my eyes I see everything my love Behind my eyes You been doing wrong my love Behind my eyes Behind my back you run around I don’t understand it Taking your love all over town It’s plain underhanded Must be some talking to do About me and you Coz we had a good thing Baby what’s happening Behind my eyes I see everything my love Behind my eyes So you can never win my love If the magic’s gone There’s notihng left to say It’s kinda tragic we should Break up something so goodbye Behind my eyes I see everything that you’re doing to me Behind my eyes But I’ll never win now you wanna be free Behind my eyes HAVE YOU HEARD THE BUZZ (Frank Shelley/Ian West) Have you heard the buzz That’s going round Now the story’s out, There ain’t no doubt it’s all over town We done fell in love And that’s the cause of all the fuss The buzz, the buzz, the buzz Have you caught the word On the vino vine You can hear them talk They make the sidewalk a party line I didn’t tell a soul But then you know what rumour does The buzz, the buzz, the buzz (Here’s what we’ll do) Put out all the lights And come bathe in my love We’ll give them all this night What they’re only dreaming of It’s love, It’s love We’re laughing to ourselves It doesn’t matter much to us The buzz, the buzz, the buzz Have you heard the buzz That’s going round Now the story’s out, There ain’t no doubt it’s all over town We done fell in love And that’s the cause of all the fuss The buzz, the buzz, the buzz What is this fascination About the situation The buzz, the buzz PLAY TO WIN (Liam Cooke / Sioux Chef) Play to win To be number one I play to win Now the race is on So put your hands in the air Put your hands up in the air Now I feel like I’m the winning man Throw your hands in the air Throw your hands up in the air Play to win I Play to win To be number one I play to win Now the race is on So put your hands in the air Put your hands up in the air Now I feel like I’m the winning man Throw your hands in the air Throw your hands up in the air Play to win To be number one, number one Now your riding high And now you reach the sky Holding out for gold And shining out amongst the stars I play to win I play to win I play to win I play to win So put your hands in the air Put your hands up in the air Now I feel like I’m the winning man Throw your hands in the air Throw your hands up in the air Play to win To be number one ,to be number one Play to Win OUT OF SIGHT (George Mcfarlane/Simon Tindale/Joel Bevan) Here am I Still wondering where my life is going Weary eyed But trouble finding sleep When I think of the better times I know We were living in fantasy and doubt Now I hide in the darkness till you’re Outa sight, outa mind But you’re still in my dreams Outa love, outa time Though we’re holdin’ on All the colour’s gone (And) Now we live in black and white Every night I feel there’s a colder wind that’s blowing Are we right Still trying to turn back time It’s getting dark and it’s hard to see the sun Silver linings can’t hide the stormy cloud I’ll be tossin’ and turnin’ till you’re Outa sight, outa mind But you’re still in my dreams Outa love , outa time Though we’re holdin’ on All the colour’s gone (And) Now we live in black and white Here am I Still wondering where my life is going NOW’S THE RIGHT TIME (George Mcfarlane / Joel Bevan) Roll it up All the black years of fighting back tears Are quite enough for me Everything I cried about is Gone from today Let’s get the party under way Now’s the right time believe me Now’s the right time I know I found a good sign, I’m feeling a fire burn down below Now’s the right time, believe me Howzabout letting go Leave yer blues behind (coz) Now’s the right time Carry on Boogie all night, I’m feeling alright Aint nothing wrong with me I don’t mind the criticising That’s how we are I’ve found the highway to a star. Now’s the right time believe me Now’s the right time I know I found a good sign, I’m feeling a fire burn down below Now’s the right time, believe me Howzabout letting go Leave yer blues behind (coz) Now’s the right time MESSAGE FROM HOME (Liam Cooke) Hear what I’m saying, this is a message of love to you I know what your thinking, about all these years that I’ve lived through When the night shines down And your all alone Listen to a message from home This is a message sent to you across the years I know it’s hard explaining that there is nothing to fear but fear When the night shines down And your all alone Listen to a message from home When the night shines down And your all alone Listen to a message from home MAKING IT BIG (Frank Shelley/Ian West) There’s only one thing on my mind Making it, making it Who’s gonna make tomorrow mine Who’s gonna make it ? Me Who’s gonna run, be number one Making it, making it When this hot and dusty street Throws tomorrow at my feet I’ll just pick it up in style Coz I’ve had it all the while Though I may be alley‐bred I’ve got ideas in my head And there’s gonna be no doubt To the other side I’ll keep on reaching out There’s only one thing on my mind Making it, making it Who’s gonna make tomorrow mine Who’s gonna make it ? Me Who’s gonna run, be number one Making it, making it I’m making it for sure I’m knocking on that door Gotta get in, gotta get in. I’m not just another Joe I get all the girls in tow I’m not shooting you a line All I need’s a little time When I put the word around There’ll be something going down Coz I’m gonna be somebody, someone There’s only one thing on my mind Making it, making it Who’s gonna make tomorrow mine Who’s gonna make it ? Me Who’s gonna make it me See ‐ all those city lights are shining for me And it’s my name they’re designing Tell all the kids I know That I’ve landed on my feet I’m checking out from Nowhere Street ON THE ROCKS (Frank Shelley) There’s a cyclone blowing up I feel it getting stronger And the seas now growing rough Can’t stand it any longer So in doubt out we’re in a mess Heart beats out an S.O.S. Better stop Better watch that early warning light Hold on tight On the rocks Where our live lies broken in the night Love lies on the rocks When the boat rocks all around There’s a storm on the horizon You can bet she’s going down And love is capsizing Screaming down the telephone Heading round the danger zone Better stop Better watch that early warning light Hold on tight On the rocks Where our live lies broken in the night Love lies on the rocks Bait your hook And try to find another fool Before we hit the stormy sea Just one look And you’ll discover there’s no other but me LIFE IS A PARTY (George Mcfarlane/Joel Bevan) Makin’ out – Saturday Night Music loud and now the groove is right Changin’ up, but never uptight Gonna boogie all the way Who’s that lonely guy Get him on the dance floor Teach him how to dance Kiss them blues goodbye My My ‐ now he’s a superstar. Get up, head up, Life is a party Join in, Join in Everybody join in Uptown, downtown, You’re all invited Join in, Join in Everybody join in Stand up, hands up, Life is a party Join in, Join in Everybody join in Movin’ up – Gettin’ right down Turn it on we’re gonna burn this town Spread the word, we’re groovin’ all night Cue the music and the lights No more lonely days We’re heading for the good times Ready for the ride Find that wild DeeJay Hold tight, he’ll blow you right away Get up, head up, Life is a party Join in, Join in Everybody join in Uptown, downtown, You’re all invited Join in, Join in Everybody join in Stand up, hands up, Life is a party Join in, Join in Everybody join in IT’S ONLY MONEY (John Walden / Frank Shelley) Get your head around the way to handle business Gotta spread around your assets and your cash Take a lesson from the big man ‐ no forgiveness Give a little take a lot and watch ‘em crash Money It’s only money Money It’s only money Shake your rattle while the market burns up it big time Once you settle on a deal, no turning back If you sit upon the fence you’ll miss that goldmine When you’ve started seeing red there’s no more black Money It’s only money Money It’s only money Why be dealing with the suffering in silence I’ve had enough of getting off on peace of mind If you really wanna life you’ll need some finance Got a feeling we could rob this country blind Money It’s only money Money It’s only money HOT HOT HOT (Liam Cooke/Sioux Chef) We like to dance till were hot hot hot Designer clothes that were just shop bought We like to listen not talk talk talk In the summer its so hot hot hot Hot Hot Hot hot hot! Ohh hot Hot hot hot We light the fire Light the fire We light the fire Light the fire We like the music that never stops Out of the sun its too hot hot hot Were acting cool we don’t talk talk talk In the summer were so hot hot hot Hot hot Hot hot hot! Ohh hot Hot hot hot We light the fire Light the fire We light the fire Ohh hot hot hot hot! Hot hot hot Ohh hot hot hot Hot hot hot 