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[Citizen X]

Cliff Richards: We don’t talk anymore: 1979: Lyrics and Video

“Used to think that life was sweet
Used to think we were so complete
I can't believe you'd throw it away

Used to feel we had it made
Used to feel we could sail away
Can you imagine how I feel today?

Well, it seems a long time ago
You were the lonely one
Now it comes to letting go
You are the only one
Do you know what you've done?

It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
It's so funny, why we don't talk anymore?
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
Oh, we don't talk, ooh

Well, it really doesn't matter to me
I guess your leaving was meant to be
It's down to you now, you wanna be free

Well, I hope you know which way to go
You're on your own again
Don't come crying to me when you're the lonely one
Remember what you've done

Oh, it's so funny how we don't talk anymore
It's so funny, why we don't talk anymore?
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
No, no, no

It's so funny how we don't talk anymore, anymore
Oh, we don't talk anymore
Ooh, we don't talk anymore

But I ain't, no, losing sleep
No, I ain't counting sheep
No, no, no, no
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore, anymore
Oh, we don't talk, oh, we don't talk.”


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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Don't_Talk_Anymore. Accessed 1 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Fairground attraction: Perfect: 1988: Lyrics and Video

“I don't want half-hearted love affairs
I need someone who really cares.
Life is too short to play silly games
I've promised myself I won't do that again.

It's got to be perfect
It's got to be worth it
yeah.
Too many people take second best
Well I won't take anything less
It's got to be
yeah
perfect.

Young hearts are foolish
they make such mistakes
They're much too eager to give their love away.
Well
I have been foolish too many times
Now I'm determined I'm gonna get it right.

It's got to be perfect...

Young hearts are foolish
they make such mistakes

It's got to be perfect...

It's got to be
yeah
worth it
it's got to be perfect.”

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_(Fairground_Attraction_song). Accessed 1 August 2013

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[Citizen X]

Fairground Attraction: Find my love: 1988: Lyrics and Video

“Cats are crying', gates are slamming'
The wind is howling' 'round the house tonight
I'm as lonely as a boat out on the sea
When the night is black and the tide is high
Oh, on nights like these, feel like falling' to my knees
Feel like calling' heaven please

Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Well I turn the dial on my radio trying to find an all-night station
I want to hear a song I know, song about my situation
Oh oh, on nights like these, feel like falling' to my knees
Feel like calling' heaven please

Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Somewhere out there there must be a boy for this girl
Could be anywhere, could be next door or the other side of the world
Call up my radio, give them my number
Tell them to put it out on the air

There must be someone
There must be someone like me
Sitting' lonely as a boat out there
Oh oh, on nights like these, feel like falling' to my knees
Feel like calling heaven please

Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Oh, find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Oh, find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Find my love
Find my love
Find my love
Find my love

Do I have to find my love?
Find my love
Find my love.”

[Citizen X]

A masterpiece

[vieome]

Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers to Cross

[Citizen X]

Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers to Cross

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[Citizen X]

UB40: Many rivers to cross: 1983: Lyrics and Video



The UB’s faced a similar problem that many of us reggae fans face! The music is by and large spiritual music. The next question is therefore: who is your higher power? The UB’s understanding of God was not the Rastafarian Jah but rather Jesus Christ.
Since Jimmy Cliff did inspire them, they seen a niche, they too could remain authentic to reggae by still praising God, but the God of their understanding.

This video puts things into nice perspective!

“Many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross and it's only my will
That keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

Many rivers to cross but just where to begin
I'm playing for time
There'll be times when I'll find myself
Thinking of committing some dreadful crime

I've got many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering, I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross and it's only my will
That keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn't say why
Well, I guess, I've got to try

I've got many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover

'Cause I've got many, many rivers to cross
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
I've got many rivers to cross.”




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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_of_Love. Accessed 1 August 2013

[vieome]

Stephen Marley
Africa

Not so old but great track

[Citizen X]

Byran Adams and Melanie C: When you gone: 1998: Lyrics and Video



This song is 15 years old! I’d say that makes it a classic! A trip to 1998? Shall we….

“Yeah, I'm trying to concentrate
But all I can think of is you
Well, the phone don't ring cause my friends ain't home
I'm tired of being all alone
Got the TV on
Cause the radio's playing songs that remind me of you
Baby when you're gone
I realize I'm in love
Days go on and on
And the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good
Drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong
Baby when you're gone
I've been driving up and down these streets
Trying to find somewhere to go
Yeah, I'm looking for a familiar face
But there's no one I know
Oh this is torture, this is pain
It feels like I'm gonna go insane
I hope you're coming back real soon
Cause I don't know what to do
Baby when you're gone (When you're gone)
I realize I'm in love
Days go on and on (On and on)
And the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good
Drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong
Baby when you're gone
Don't go, don't go...
Baby when you're gone (When you're gone)
I realize I'm in love (So in love)
Days go on and on
And the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good
Drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong (So wrong)
Baby when you're gone
Baby when you're gone
Baby when you're gone.”
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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_You're_Gone_(Bryan_Adams_song). Accessed 1 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Phil Collins and Phillip Bailey: Easy Lover: 1984: Lyrics and Video

She'll get a hold on you, believe it
She's like no other
Before you know it you'll be on your knees

She's an easy lover
She will take your heart but you won't feel it
She's like no other
And I'm just trying to make you see

She's the kind of girl you dream of
Dream of keeping hold of
You'd better forget it
You'll never get it

'Cause she will play around and leave you
Leave you and deceive you
You better forget it
Oh, you'll regret it, ooh yeah

Now don't try to change her, just leave it, leave it
Get out quick cos seeing is believing
It's the only way you'll ever know, oh

She's an easy lover
She'll get a hold on you, believe it
She's like no other
Before you know it you'll be on your knees

She's an easy lover
She will take your heart but you won't feel it
She's like no other
And I'm just trying to make you see

You're the one that wants to hold her
Hold her and control her
You'd better forget it
You'll never get it

'Cause she'll say there's no other
Till she finds another
You better forget it
Oh, you'll regret it

And don't try to change her, just leave it, just leave it
You're not the only one, seeing is believing
It's the only way you'll ever know, oh

Don't try to change her, just leave it, leave it
You're not the only one, ooh seeing is believing
It's the only way you'll ever know, oh

She's an easy lover
She'll get a hold on you, believe it
She's like no other
Before you know it you'll be on your knees

She's an easy lover
She'll take your heart but you won't feel it
She's like no other
I'm just trying to make you see

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah.”


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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_Lover. Accessed 1 August 2013

[Citizen X]

The Jacksons: Can you feel it: 1980: Lyrics and Videos

“Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

If you look around
The whole world is coming together now, yeah
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

Feel it in the air
The wind is taking it everywhere, yeah
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice

Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother, when hate won't do
'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside of me is inside of you

And now tell me, can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Now tell me, can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Yeah, yeah

Sing out loud
Because we want to make a crowd, yeah
Touch a hand and sing a sound so pure, salvation rings

Tell me, can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

All the children of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice

Take the news to the marching men
Who are killing their brothers, when death won't do
'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside of me is inside of you
And tell me

Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

Every breath you take
Is someone's death in another place
Every healthy smile
Is hunger and strife to another child

But the stars do shine
In promising salvation, is near this time
Can you feel it now
So sisters and brothers, show we know how

Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it

All the children of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother and tell him twice

Take the news to the marching men
Who are killing their brothers, when death won't do
'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside my veins is the same
Now tell me

Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it.”
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[1] Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_You_Feel_It. Accessed 1 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Jacksons: ABC:1970: Lyrics and Video

“A buh-buh buh buh-buh

You went to school to learn, girl
Things you never, never knew before
Like I before E except after C
And why two plus two makes four

Now now now, I'm gonna teach you [(teach you, teach you)]
All about love, dear [(all about love)]
Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me

ABC, easy as 123
As simple as do re mi
ABC, 123, baby, you and me girl

ABC, easy as 123
As simple as do re mi
ABC, 123, baby, you and me girl

Come on, let me love you just a little bit
Come on, let me love you just a little bit
I'm a going to teach how to sing it out
Come on, come one, come on
Let me show you what it's all about

Reading, writing and arithmetic
Are the branches of the learning tree
But without the roots of love every day, girl
Your education ain't complete

T-T-T-Teacher's gonna show you [(show you, show you)]
How to get an A
Spell "me" "you", add the two
Listen to me baby, that's all you gotta do

ABC, easy as 123
As simple as do re mi
ABC, 123, baby, you and me girl

ABC, easy as 123
As simple as do re mi
ABC, 123, baby, you and me

Sit down, girl
I think I love you
No, get up, girl
Show me what you can do

Shake it, shake it, baby, come on now
Shake it, shake it, baby, ooo oooh
Shake it shake it, baby, huh
123, baby, oo ooh
ABC, baby, nah nah!
Do re mi, baby, huh!
That's how easy love can be

123, baby
ABC, baby
Do re mi, baby
That's how easy love can be

It's easy, it's easy like counting up to three
Sing a simple melody
That's how easy love can be
I'm a gonna teach you how to sing it loud
Come on, come on, come on
Lemme show you what it's all about

ABC, it's easy, it's like counting up to three
Sing a simple melody
That's how easy love can be
I'm a gonna teach you how to sing it loud
Sing it loud, sing it, go, sing it, go sing it
ABC, it's easy as 123.”
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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_(song). Accessed 1 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Pink Floyd: Another brick in the wall part 2: 1979: Lyrics and Video

When we grew up and went to school
There were certain teachers who would
Hurt the children in any way they could
By pouring their derision upon anything we did
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
But in the town, it was well known
When they got home at night, their fat and
Psychopathic wives would thrash them
Within inches of their lives.

We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teacher leave them kids alone
Hey! Teacher! Leave them kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall

(With kids)
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teacher leave us kids alone
Hey! Teacher! Leave us kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.”

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[1] Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall. Accessed 2 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Pink Floyd: Mother: 1979: Lyrics and Video

“Mother do you think they'll drop the bomb
Mother do you think they'll like the song
Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls
Ooooh aah, Mother should I build a wall
Mother should I run for president
Mother should I trust the government
Mother will they put me in the firing line
Ooooh aah, is it just a waste of time

Hush now baby, baby don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all of your
Nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
Mama's gonna keep you right here
Under her wing
She won't let you fly but she might let you sing
Mama will keep baby cosy and warm
Ooooh Babe Ooooh Babe Ooooh Babe
Of course Mama's gonna help build the wall

Mother do think she's good enough for me
Mother do think she's dangerous to me
Mother will she tear your little boy apart
Oooh aah, mother will she break my heart

Hush now baby, baby don't you cry
Mama's gonna check out all your girl friends for you
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Mama's gonna wait up till you get in
Mama will always find out where
You've been
Mamma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Ooooh Babe Ooooh Babe Ooooh Babe
You'll always be a baby to me
Mother, did it need to be so high.”


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[1] Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall. Accessed 2 August 2013