M People Album

Ain't love, ain't love, ain't love a surprise!
Ain't love, ain't love, ain't love a surprise! (x2)

Another dollar, another day,
same old routine in my way.
My eyes are achin', my body tired,
I'm all strung up you know, I feel so wired.
And then you walk, into the room.
Time stops, everything drops, boom boom boom.
Visions of love, heavens above!
I feel your body like a velvet glove, because...

You're a sight for sore eyes.
As a matter of fact,
at the drop of a hat,
you're my love surprise.

So radical, so very chic,
but without you I feel so weak.
When loverboy comes into sight,
I don't know why but it feels so right.
Need energy, a vitamin shock?
No way for me, you're what I got
Don't need no drugs, to make me high!
I just need to look you baby right in the eye, because...

Chorus.

Ain't love, ain't love, ain't love a surprise!
Ain't love, ain't love, ain't love a surprise! (x4)

Sometimes the river flows but nothing breathes
A train arrives but never leaves
It's a shame
Oh, life like love that's walked out of the door
Of being rich or being poor
Such a shame

But it's then, then that faith arrives
To make your feelings alive
And that's why (why) you should keep on aiming high
Just seek yourself and you will shine

Chorus:
You've got to search for the hero inside yourself
Search for the secrets you hide
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life

In this life, long and hard though it may seem
Live it as you'd live a dream
Aim so high
Just keep the flame of truth burning bright
The missing treasure you must find
Mm, mm, mm

Because you and only you alone
Can build a bridge across the stream
Weave your spell in life's rich tapestry
Your passport to a feeling supreme

Chorus

You've got to search inside yourself
Deep, deep down inside yourself, yeah
You've got to search inside yourself

Chorus

Search for the hero inside yourself (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Search for the secrets you hide (all of the secrets you hide)
Search for the hero inside yourself (you'll find the hero)
Until you find the key to your life

You've got to search inside yourself
You've got to search

If I only knew how you feel,
I would give my heart to you.
And if you let me in on your deal,
Maybe I won't feel so blue.

Give me a signal- from the heart,
Some kind of sign boy- of who you really are.
Don't waste my time'cos- we've come too far,
You must decide now- if I'm your star

Open up your heart
Open up your heart
Make me feel apart
Open up your heart.

Why don't you wear your heart on my sleeve?
Then you can take your place by me.
And I've got more to give than you need,
Come on and end this misery.

Give me a signal- from the heart
Some kind of sign boy- of who you really are
Don't waste my time 'cos- we've come too far
It makes no sense now- when we're apart.

Chorus.

Kidnap me just for one night,
The Earth will pass by if the ransom is right.
Don't worry I won't cause you any harm
My only weapon is my charm.

Because I've got no plans
I've got no time to waste.
I am the goddess of your own good taste
Hold me there, hold me so tight
Kidnap me, I won't put up a fight, because...

You and me, a love rendezvous somewhere in paradise.
You and me, a love rendezvous of love that's out of sight.

Paddy's a horse and Stevie got uptight.
But I'm a tellin' you everything is alright.
I'll make a drop, I'll honour the deal
We'll be love banditos it'll feel so real.

You name the place, I'll name the time.
Just come along, it'll be so sublime.
I wanna feel good deep in your arms
I wanna bathe in your own sweet charms
because...

CHORUS

Gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real. So real. [x2]

Life is larger than life for this girl.
A cartoon world spinning round.
You're so funky and warm, I need you
to help me keep my feet on the ground.
Got to know this is real, this is you.
Don't need no fake held up to the light.
Fact not fiction. True life. This is
not two ships that pass in the night.
Make me feel so strong.
Using me is wrong.
Make me feel so strong.
Is this where I belong.

[chorus]
Is this for real?
How do you feel? (Tell me boy)
Is this for real?
So take me, hold me make me feel like I'm you precious pearl.

In this theatre of dreams, I tell you,
ain't gonna be your drama queen.
Lying here in your arms,
I can tell, I think you know just what I mean.
I just want peace of mind and that's why
I close my eyes and make a wish.
Do I feel like Heather to you?
Or a kiss upon your satelite dish?
Make me feel so strong.
Using me is wrong.
Make me feel so strong.
Is this where I belong.

[chorus]

Gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real. [x4]

Gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real, gotta be real. So real. [x4]

[chorus] [x2]

Raining, raining, raining. Rain in sugar town. [x2]

A new day dawns across the tracks,
tile by tile the chimney stacks.
A city steeped in history
but so much pain and misery.
Rain on me, rain hard and long.
Faith of our fathers makes 'em strong.
Rain on me, rain hard and long.
Rain down on the place that I belong.

[chorus]
'Cos it's just another night in sugar town.
And the rain is falling down in sugar town.

"I'm alright", I say to Jack,
"just get this monkey off my back."
Sugar town in urban light -
people got no cash and it don't seem right.
Blue light fever, downtown crash.
One man's treasure, one man's trash.
Rain on me, rain hard and long.
Rain down on the place that I belong.

[chorus] [x2]

I don't ask a lot, all I want is one god shot. [x2]
I work and work, prepare myself.
Wait all my life and lose my health.
From a file to the brain cold steel more rain.
Rain, rain, rain.

Raining, raining, raining. Rain in sugar town. [x2]

Muscle man with bully boy plan.
Catch us baby if you can.
Streets of gold, oh streets of gold -
asleep on concrete, feels so cold.
Rain on me, rain hard and long - rain. [x2]

Raining, raining, raining. Rain in sugar town. [x4]

Rain on me, rain hard and long - rain. [x4]

Raining, raining, raining, raining. [x2]

A little girl cries next door
I just wanna hold her hand.
Sometimes it gets so tough
With my head buried in the sand.

And every day more people die
Walk away, avert their eyes.
As the death clock ticks, the trigger clicks
Beaten with a crucifix.
Bulletproof lies, family ties
Which one's right?
No-one's wise, in a world that lies.

Walk away, tomorrow's another day
Walk away, why not let it fade away?
Walk away, tomorrow's another day
Walk away, the problem will fade away...

A little boy boy cries next door
I just wanna hold his hand.
Sometimes it gets so hard
With my head buried in the sand

The Holy squad is filled with hate
Terror strikes Jo Public's fate
TV blood, a crime rate vote
Politics and a suicide note.
Who is right or what is good?
Earth and water, flesh and blood...
... We'd help if we could...

Chorus.

Don't look back keep walking x2

Don't look up,
Don't look down,
Just keep on walking away.

1 2 3 4.

We'll ride coast to coast in my holy ghost.
Chrome wheel, fuel injected, high on hope.
Soul engines cruisin' on down the road.
Wind down your glass and let your mind explode.
Hit my ignition rocket 88.
Freewheel all night, let's seal our fate.

[chorus 1]
'Cos it's drive time baby, drive me wild.
Mmm, it's drive time baby, be my wild child.

I ain't no backseat driver, my hands on the wheel.
I got no standard features, got speed appeal.
Red light, green light, hit the overdrive.
Foot down baby, make me feel alive.
White line high in my love express.
C'mon now drive me back to happiness.

[chorus1] [x2]

[chorus 2] [x2]
You drive me wild. You really drive me wild.
You drive me wild.
You drive me, drive me wild.

White line high. (Mmmm)
White line high. (Oh yeah)
White line high.
So get in the car and we'll drive to the stars
if it's a love in my arms, baby.

[chorus 2]

You drive me wild. You really drive me wild.
You drive me wild.

[chorus 1] [x2]

[chorus 2]

You drive me wild. You really drive me wild.
You drive me wild.

Drive on baby.
(You drive me wild. You really drive me wild)
(You drive me wild)
(You drive me, drive me wild)
Drive me. (You drive me wild)
Wilde. (You really drive me wild)
Drive me. (You drive me wild)
Yeah. (You got me driving wild)

(Padlock, padlock, padlock my heart) [x4]

(Locking up, locking up now)
(Locking up) [x3]
(Locking up now)
(Locking up) [x2]

[verse 1]
I've done enough complaining to my girlfriends.
My Romeo, you'll never ever change.
All my love - got to now release it
'cos my heart has no room in it for pain.
Don't you think tomorrow we will wake up.
I can't believe this state of love.
You blew it, you blew it, you blew...

[chorus]
So I'm padlockin' my heart.
You and I are finished.
Padlockin' my heart.
Love has been evicted.
Padlockin' my heart.
You ain't welcome here no more.
I'm locking up the door. (Locking up, locking up now) [x2]
I don't love you no more. (Locking up, locking up now)
(Locking up, locking up)

I've packed your things
and left them in the hallway.
And my telephone number has been changed.
Pawned your ring and used the cash to celebrate
of being alone so get this through your brain.
Happy free and ready for some new love.
{You're} not for me and never was.
You blew it, you blew it, you blew...

[chorus]

(Padlock, padlock, padlock my heart) [x2]

C'mon hit the road Jack and I'll help you pack.
If you leave right away it will make my day.
Don't wanna see you, 'cos I don't need you.
No, no, no, no.

[verse 1]

[chorus]

I don't wanna see you, 'cos I don't need you. No, no, no, no. [x4]

(Padlock, padlock, padlock my heart) [x4]

One day when the last leaf has fallen from the trees,
when water no longer runs in the stream.
That day we've had our last dance.
When the cat has had it's tenth chance.
When I can no longer feel the morning dew on my skin.
I need to know you'll be here within.

[chorus] [x2]
I'm calling. Will you be here with me?
Calling. Is this our destiny?

One day when we've cried our last tears
and the last glass is drained.
When I can no longer hear sweet Marvin or Van.
Will you be here and be my man?
To the last note of my love serenade
when the last wish has been made.
And as the earth lies bleeding
and lets out it final scream,
close your eyes, dream your last dream.

[chorus] [x2]

Calling. Will you be here with me?
Calling. Is this our destiny?
Calling. Will you be here with me?
Calling. Is this our destiny?

[chorus] [x2]

Destiny. [x4]