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GASKIN LYRICS
"End of the world" (1981)
1. Sweet dream maker
2. Victim of the city
3. Despiser
4. Burning alive
5. The day thou gavest lord hath ended
6. End of the world
7. On my way
8. Lonely man
9. I'm no fool
10. Handful of reasons
1. Sweet dream maker
I'm gonna shake ya, I'm gonna take ya, To a place that you'd never believe
I'll make you drool there, you'll be a fool there, And you bet your life you won't want to leave
I'm gonna blow your mind, so what you waitin' for ?
Sweet dream maker, sweet dream maker.
You're glad you stayed now, don't be afraid now, because we're takin' off to ecstasy
I'm gonna blow ya, I'm gonna show ya, the other world that you're dyin' to see
Lay back it won't take long, It's comin' on strong
Sweet dream maker, sweet dream maker.
You're in confusion it's an illusion, but you can't stand the hunger inside
So you come to me to set your soul free, just one shot and you're satisfied
You don't know whether you're in heaven or hell
Sweet dream maker, sweet dream maker.
And while you're dreaming your body's screaming, because it's taking you away from your mind
With every breath you're near to death, but I've got you like a fish on a line
Your life wasn't long, but it was one hell of a ride
Sweet dream maker, sweet dream maker............................
2. Victim of the city
Raised in the backwoods born down on the farm. Kept away from bad men and sheltered from harm
But a lust for the bright lights took you away. Though memories may fade, you'll remember this day
You're a victim of the city
So you want to be famous, there are thousands like you. Even with all the right breaks, just a handful get through
The city's a wild beast, it will never be tamed. When you think that you're winning, tell me what have you gained ?
You're a victim of the city
Broken and homeless, you've lost all your friends. You've got to face it, 'cause here it all ends.
Stand on your own ground, and see it through, there's no turning back now, it's all up to you.
You're a victim of the city
3. Despiser
The sky is red but the rain is falling. Scarlet tears from the skies are calling
Here comes the Depiser, his message is clear. Beware the Despiser, he brings only fear.
Red hot lights through the clouds are searing. Call to arms for the battle's nearing.
Here comes the Depiser, his message is clear. Beware the Despiser, he brings only fear.
The earth will shake and the heavens thunder. The Lords will fight there will be no surrender.
Here comes the Depiser, his message is clear. Beware the Despiser, he brings only fear.
Into the battle they rode with swords held high, now the Despiser must die
For now is the hour to hold our heads high. The Prince of despair must die
Many fell from the wings of fire. The blood ran thick and the screams rose higher
Here comes the Depiser, his message is clear. Beware the Despiser, he brings only fear.
Shouts and cries went of victory. Despiser fell and the land was free
Here comes the Depiser, his message is clear. Beware the Despiser, he brings only fear.
4. Burning alive
Set our sights to reach the sky we never thought that we were set to die
Engines roared time stood still thinking of our last goodbye
To set off into space unknown all of us feeling alone inside
Finding what we really are no place to run nowhere to hide.....Burning Alive
To conquer space is what we sought but no one thought we'd never return
But who knows what the future holds, prisoners of our minds we must learn
To pave the way to other lands is what we planned but now it's over
The sun ! The sun ! Oh God we can't run it's over......Burning Alive
Memories go flashing by then fade and die before our eyes
The time is up, the future spent, the last lament for all of our lives
If there is a God somewhere, take me now don't leave me in this hell
The screams are ringing in my ears, the smell of fear we toll the last bell......Burning Alive
5. The day thou gavest lord hath ended
6. End of the world
Thunder, Lightning, this is what is coming to you. Heart stop, frightening, but you don't know what to do
Hey you! Big shot, let me see you get out of this. I know, you know, this is one shot you're gonna miss
Rain is falling, everybody's on the run. Old men crawling, but there's nothing to be done,
Oh no! Save me! is the common cry, but it's too late, your fate, now you're gonna die
The time is nigh........It's the end of the world
Women screaming, staring wide eyed at the sky, Senses reeling, but no one stops to wonder why
Now then big boy, Billions have died. More are dying, I hope you're satisfied
Power crazy, you built your weapons high. Too bad madman, 'cos now you're gonna die
The world stood waiting, fearing every breath. In the name of peace? How dare you. You signed the worlds death
The time is nigh.........it's the end of the world
7. On my way
I've been to New York, I've been to London, I've been to Paris, and I've been to Rome
I've stayed in hotels, I've crashed on sidewalks, Still I've found no where that I can call home
I've driven fast cars, I've slept with movie stars, I take it all in my stride
But I've been nowhere, and I've seen no one to kill this feeling inside
I've seen the bright lights, I've had some lonely nights, I've had some high times but never get low
I've dined on caviar, I've played the superstar, There's always somewhere that I've got to go
I've stayed with Kings and Queens, I've driven limousines, you could say that was my style
But I say cheerio, I've got some place to go, I only stay for a while
I've got no ties to bring me down, I'm always movin' from town to town
I'm sorry I can't stay, I'm on my way..........
I'm always travelin' across the ocean, I've got no real friends to call my own
Another new day is just a cliché, forever roamin' forever alone
An endless highway, wish I could fly away, I'm always paying my dues
I'm in the fast lane, inside my last vein, I aint got nothin' to lose, oh no
8. Lonely man
Your life is nothing more than an illusion Your world is made of pure fantasy
It doesn't take a lot to reach this conclusion The arms of a woman is where you've got to be
Hey there! you with your head in the clouds Meditating trying to reach another plane
Believe me, the answers much more simple, the arms of a woman will ease all your pain
You walk around with your feet off the ground, don't you think you ought to come down?
One of these days you're gonna change your ways, If you get too deep you're gonna drown
Lonely man..............
Hold on, why don't you look what you're doing, running around with nowhere to go
Take some advice you need a woman beside you, the arms of a woman will teach you all you wanna know
Your life is nothing more than an illusion, your world is made of pure fantasy
It doesn't take a lot to reach this conclusion, the arms of a woman is where you've got to be,
The arms of a woman are gonna set you free, Lonely man, why don't you try it and see
9. I'm no fool
You build me up then you knock me down, I may be funny but I'm not your clown
You said you needed love so I took you in, but I'm not getting caught babe I know where you've been...............I'm no fool, I'm no fool
One minute you come on with those stars in your eyes, the next you're tryin' to bull me up with one of your lies
Now I'm the kind of guy that doesn't like being alone, but getting treated like that I'd sooner stay on my own.......I'm no fool, I'm no fool
I'm no fool, so don't you treat me like one
I'm no fool, so get out babe I've got things to be done
You say you'll see me then you never call, now I don't think that's very nice at all
I wasted time thinking you'd be around, I know where it's at babe you're just messing around..........I'm no fool, I'm no fool
I thought you were a woman but you act like a kid yeah, but I don't need you girl you know I never did
You think you've got it all yes you've really got form, you better think again you're just a port in the storm.............I'm no fool, I'm no fool
I'm no fool, so don't you treat me like one
I'm no fool, so get out babe I've got things to be done
10. Handful of reasons
Give me a handful of reasons and I'll show you an open door
Introduce me to those who fight for their cause and Ill show you the rue morgue
Be gentle my friends to the arm that extends in friendship for it's lined with thorns
A few petty fears can end up in tears as you writhe in the valley of scorn
A wise man once said or so they say but that's another tale
Believe in the things that are right for you and man you'll never fail
Tread lightly my friend if you don't want to end up in sorrow the border is thin
Seek what you must and say what you will but you'll know the feeling within
Look for yourself there is no one else despise all the lies that you hear
So called friends will hurt you desert you your day of judgment is near
You can't hide the hate that is now in your heart you want to see them all burn
Revenge is sweet but its bitter perfume is another thing you've got to learn
Reason is broken your life is in threads playing roulette with your mind
You're seeing all things but you can't take them in stupid man you must have been blind
Only the fools abide by the rules survival's the name of the game
Don't get caught out it's not worth your while you'll only end up in pain
Your brain is aflame your body's on fire sickness has got to your mind
You know you can't wait till the debt is repaid to kill the world that made you blind
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