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SAXON LYRICS
"A Collection of Metal" (1996 Best of/Compilation)
1. 747 (Strangers In The Night)
2. Rock'n'Roll Gypsy
3. And The Band Played On
4. Back On The Streets
5. Ride Like The Wind
6. Big Teaser
7. I Can't Wait Anymore
8. Broken Heroes
9. Raise Some Hell
10. Denim & Leather
11. Rock The Nations
12. Motorcycle Man
13. Everybody Up
14. Rock City
15. Set Me Free
16. Play It Loud
1. 747 (Strangers In The Night)
We got a 747 coming down in the night There's a 747 goin' into the night
There's no power, there's no runway lights There's no power they don't know why
Radio operator try to get a message through They've no fuel they gotta land soon
Tell the flight deck New York has no lights They can't land by the light of the moon
There's no power, what do we do They're overshooting there's no guiding lights
A 747 coming down in the night Set a course into the night
Try to get a message through Scandinavian 101
For Gods sake get your ground lights on
We were strangers in the night
Both on separate flights We were strangers in the night
Strangers in the night Lost on separate flights
Going nowhere Strangers in the night
We were strangers in the night Going nowhere
Both on separate flights We were strangers in the night
Strangers in the night Lost on separate flights
Going nowhere Strangers in the night
Going nowhere
This is Scandinavian 101
Flight from Hawaii coming out of the sun Strangers in the night
Kennedy, you should be in sight We were strangers in the night
We can't see a thing here in the night Strangers in the night
Navigator says we're on the flight path We were strangers in the night
There's no radio, no sign of life Strangers in the night
This is Scandinavian 101 Both on separate flights
For Gods sake get the ground lights on Strangers in the night
Going nowhere
'Cause we were strangers in the night We were strangers in the night
Both on separate flights Flight 101
Strangers in the night Strangers in the night going nowhere
Going nowhere
We were strangers in the night
Both on separate flights
Strangers in the night
Going nowhere
2. Rock'n'Roll Gypsy
White Line fever
Takes me high
Another city
Another lie
Another town
Another face
Another woman to take your place
Catch the bullet
Ride the storm
Drive me crazy 'till the dawn
Like an eagle flying high
Look for freedom in the sky
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
Don't go breaking my heart
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
She's gonna tear me apart
Rollin' thunder
Movin' on
Another time
Another song
Another room
Another night
Another dream
Another fight
Keep on movin' down the line
Gypsy woman on my mind
Ask no questions tell no lies
See the answers in my eyes
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
Don't go breaking my heart
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
She's gonna tear me apart
(Hey gypsy, you're breakin' my heart,
Tear me apart)
White Line fever
Takes me high
Another city
Another lie
Another town
Another face
Another woman to take your place
Catch the bullet
Ride the storm
Drive me crazy 'till the dawn
Like an eagle flying high
Look for freedom in the sky
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
Don't go breaking my heart
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
She's gonna tear me apart
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
Don't go breaking my heart
She's a rock 'n roll gypsy
Yeah
3. And The Band Played On
Just before dawn in the cold light
We came out of the night
A great expectation from the man who ran the show
Will it rain, will it snow, will it shine, we don't know
Are there clouds up in the sky We sat in the sun, woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on See the people, feel the power
There was sixty thousand there
Just like thunder the crowds began to roar
Were you there, did ya know, did ya see all the show
There was magic in the air We sat in the sun woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on See the rainbow shining brightly
Shooting rockets to the sky
Making music and it rolled on through the night
You could hear on the air rock n' roll everywhere
We were strangers in the night We sat in the sun woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on And the bands played on
And the bands played on
4. Back On The Streets
We've been out in the cold
Trying to get in
We've been ripped off and rolled
Heads in a spin
Nothin can stop us breakin' through
Finding my way back home to you
Standing alone in the fight
You've never been out of our sight
We're back on the streets again
We're back on our feet again
We're out of the night
Into the light
We're back on the streets again
We're back, we're back on the streets again
We're back, we're back on our feet again
We were caught in the crossfire
But no one could win
They bled off the power
Our spirit within
Standing our ground
We're digging in
This time 'round
We're gonna win
The banners are flying high
We're reaching for the sky
We're back on the streets again
We're back on our feet again
We're out of the night
Into the light
We're back on the streets again
We're back, we're back on the streets again
We're back, we're back on our feet again
We're back, we're back on the streets again
We're back on the streets again
(Repeat to end)
5. Ride Like The Wind
It is the night
My body's weak
I'm on the run
No time for sleep
I've got to ride
Ride like the wind
To be free again
I was born the son
Of a lawless man
Always spoke my mind
With a gun in my hand
Lived nine lives
Gunned down ten
Gonna ride like the wind
And I've got such a long way to go
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
Accused and tried and
Told to hang
I was nowhere in sight
When the church bells rang
Never was the kind
To do as I was told
Gonna ride like the wind
Before I get old
And I've got such a long way to go
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
It is the night
My body's weak
I'm on the run
No time for sleep
I've got to ride
Ride like the wind
To be free again
And I've got such a long way to go
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
And I've got such a long way to go
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
6. Big Teaser
Out with the boys
Testing my virility
The booze and the music
Arrousing my curiousity
I moved in beside her
Asked her to rock and roll with me
Cause I have her classed
My eyes roam lecherously
Lecherously, lecherously, lecherously
She's a big teaser [Repeat]
I only see her
Very occasionally
She's leading me on
She's living dangerously
It's easy to see
She's making a fool out of me
Oh but I ain't no fool
I'll get her eventually
Eventually, eventually, eventually
She's a big teaser [Repeat]
7. I Can't Wait Anymore
You keep me waiting, you won't answer your phone
I know you're home but you're not alone
Stop playing games, girl
You're playing with my heart
I was a fool to fall for you lies
It took so long for me to open my eyes
I was a stranger
A stranger from the start
But how long must I stand out in the cold
Can't you see the writing's on the wall
I've been waiting
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
The more I want you, the less I get
I've been alone since the day that we met
I'm trying hard, girl
I'm trying to forget
I walked the streets, I stood at your door
You gave me nothing and I came back for more
You were a stranger
A stranger to my heart
But how long must I stand out in the cold
Can't you see the writing's on the wall
I've been waiting
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
I was a fool to fall for your lies
It took so long for me to realize
I was a stranger
A stranger from the start
But how long must I stand out in the cold
Can't you see the writing's on the wall
I've been waiting
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
I can't wait anymore
[Repeat to end]
8. Broken Heroes
They came to fight for glory in their thousands
Young men with their dreams
They died before the guns for their country
A book of faded pictures, broken dreams
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
Uncle Sam is waiting with the draft card
He says you've got to fight the Vietcong
The stations full of flags and rule Britannia
The engine pulls you out towards the Somme
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
The pipes are calling young men back to Belfast
The general says you march to Stalingrad
You rode into the valley with the hundred
Seven lonely graves on Goose Green
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
Where are they now
(Repeat to end)
9. Raise Some Hell
Hit me with the thunder
Tear this place apart
Can't wait a minute longer
Let the music start
I'm running with the tiger
I'm about to kill
Can't wait a minute longer
I wanna feel the thrill
Come on ride the rebel
Raise the Texas yell
Dancing with the Devil
We're gonna raise some hell
Riding on a stallion
The axe is gonna rule
Can you feel the fury
Screaming down on you
Showing you no mercy
We're gonna make you burn
Waiting for the lightning
You're never gonna learn
Come on ride the rebel
Raise the Texas yell
Dancing with the Devil
We're gonna raise some hell
(We're gonna raise some hell tonight)
Raise some hell
Raise some hell
Raise some hell
Raise some hell
Outlaw of the highway
Branded by the law
You're dancing with the devil
Make the dragon roar
Children of the future
Hear the rebel yell
Don't wait until tomorrow
You're gonna burn in hell
Come on ride the rebel
Raise the Texas yell
Dancing with the Devil
We're gonna raise some hell
(We're gonna raise some hell)
Raise some hell tonight
We're gonna raise some hell
10. Denim & Leather
Where were you in '79 when the dam began to burst
Did you check us out down at the local show
Were you wearing denim, wearing leather
Did you run down to the front
Did you queue for your ticket through the ice and snow
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Did you read the music paper from the back and to the front
Did you find out where to see your favorite band
Did you listen to the radio every Friday night
Did hang around your local record store
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Do you dream of playing guitar or smashing up the drums
Maybe you can learn to play the bass
You can always be a singer like me and front the band
When on the stage we wait at your command
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
It was you - that set the spirit free
It was you - that put us here today
It was you - that filled the concert halls
It was you - that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
(Repeat to end)
11. Rock The Nations
Big wheels are rolling
On thru' the night
We hit the city in the morning
No time to eat or sleep
Six concerts in a week
Take the show across the nation
Could this be San Antone?
Or am I stood in Rome?
Is the real or am I dreaming?
Standing by the backstage door
Just like the one before
We're here to set the spirit free
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Wait for the curtain call
Excitement in the hall
The stage crew ready at their stations
The houselights start to dim
Another show begins
Now it's time to rock the nations
Stand in the flashing lights
The music fills the night
The feeling just goes on and on
We take the last encore
The first of many more
The spotlight takes the final bow
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
Big wheels are rolling
On thru' the night
Daylight comes without warning
North, south, east and west
We'll put you to the test
As we rock across your nation
Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations
[Repeat to end]
12. Motorcycle Man
Do not stop me do not try
'Cause I'm a motorcycle man
I get my kicks just when I can
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle man
I can beat your street machine
We're taking risks, that's what we mean
'Cause I'm a motorcycle man
We get our kicks just when we can
When we can
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle...
If you see me riding by
Do not stop me do not try
'Cause I'm a motorcycle man
I get my kicks just when I can
When I can
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle, motorcycle
Motorcycle man
I can beat your street machine
I'm taking risks, that's what I mean
'Cause I'm a motorcycle man
We get our kicks just when we can
When we can
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle man
Motorcycle, motorcycle
Motorcycle man
13. Everybody Up
On your feet !
I wanna see the whole place jumpin'
Ya, c'mon baby, can you feel the heat
Move up close the boys are out to get ya
'Cause we don't care just what you got in mind
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody, everybody up
I said -
Everybody up
Ev
erybody, everybody up
Stand in line we're about to rock you
We all know what you came here for
Stamp your feet this place is really rockin'
Rip it off, I wanna see some more
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody, everybody up
I said -
Everybody up
Ever
ybody, everybody up
Up all night we've been getting crazy
Going down 'till you're satisfied
Raise your hands, shout and let me know
I wanna see you wasted from the show
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody, everybody up
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody
, everybody up
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody, everybody up
I said -
Everybody up
Everybody, everybody up
14. Rock City
We've been a long time comin'
But we're here at last
You want it, we got it
You want it, we got it
Drive time, prime time
You're time, my time
You better get ready, ready to rock
(rock city, rock city)
DJ, VJ
Radio, Video
Crank it up Mama, the time is right
(rock city, rock city)
AM, FM
It's your choice
Looking for the rockshow, make some noise
(rock city, rock city)
Play some crazy rock 'n' roll
Don't stop now, just give me more
You want it, we got it
You want it, we got it
Nightlife, streetlife
My life, your life
Rockin' the airwaves, all night long
(rock city, rock city)
Hi-fi, Sci-fi
Hear my words
We've been a long time coming
But we're here at last
(rock city, rock city)
Dream out, scream out
Jam out, rock out
I hear the guitars screaming in my head
(rock city, rock city)
Play some crazy rock 'n' roll
Don't stop now, just give me more
You want it, we got it
Rock City
You want it, we got it
Rock City
15. Set Me Free
Gagged, balled and chained
Feels just the same
Hands on the wall
Maybe you're just playin' games
Set me free
Mauled by a hound
Hangin' around
Is this for real
I don't know when I'll be found
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free from you
Taken by force
By you of course
Far from my bed
I know I'd rather be dead
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free from you
Fire in my brain
Burn me insane
Making your mark
Don't leave me here in the dark
Set me free
Call me a Saint
That's what I ain't
Inside my head
Maybe I'd feel better dead
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free from you
Set me free
16. Play It Loud
I was driving down the highway my music playing loud
I drove into a truckstop stepped up feelin' proud
The stupid gas attendant said "stop that fucking row"
There's always someone somewhere who'll try and turn you down
So if you need some action and nothing comes around
Don't call the doctor turn up the sound
Play it loud
In your neighbourhood
Play it loud
In your neighbourhood
I was lying on the beach taking the rays
Listening to Deep Purple reminiscing of old days
I was hassled by a lifeguard so I kicked him to the ground
There's always someone somewhere who'll try and turn you down
So if you need some action and nothing comes around
Don't call the doctor turn up the sound
Play it loud
In your neighbourhood
Play it loud
In your neighbourhood
I'm sick of people saying our music is too loud
They never stop complaining, try to turn us down
But if you want it louder we'll turn it up full blast
They'll never stop the music they're living in the past
So if you need some action and nothing comes around
Don't call the doctor turn up the sound
Play it loud
In your neighbourhood
(Repeat to end)
And The Bands Played On
Just before dawn in the cold light
We came out of the night
A great expectation from the man who ran the show
Will it rain, will it snow, will it shine, we don't know
Are there clouds up in the sky
We sat in the sun, woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
See the people, feel the power
There was sixty thousand there
Just like thunder the crowds began to roar
Where you there, did ya know, did ya see all the show
There was magic in the air
We sat in the sun woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
See the rainbow shining brightly
Shooting rockets to the sky
Making music and it rolled on through the night
You could hear on the air rock n' roll everywhere
We were strangers in the night
We sat in the sun woah-oh-oh
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
And the bands played on
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