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Perception
03:25
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Lyrics by Murray Knock
Perception
Gonna shake off this gloom
Gonna shake off this cloud
Gonna wear it no more
Gonna ditch this crowd
They say I'm not welcome
Say I'm lettin' em down
They sayin' this, sayin' that
Now it's all over town
Perception
What do you see?
Perception
A reflection of me
Perception
It's in all that we do
Perception
How do people see you?
An image that's spotless
Ain't no guarantee
That those you will meet
Are gonna like what they see
Still I look and I learn
Sometimes cry in despair
What others say about me
Why should I care...?
Perception
What do you see?
Perception
A reflection of me
Perception
It's in all that we do
Perception
How do people see you?
(Bridge)
I know if I try
Look folks straight in the eye
Eventually
They'll change the way they see me,
Wanna be feel good
Wanna be feel fine
Wanna wear this smile
For the rest of my time...
Perception
What do you see?
Perception
A reflection of me
Perception
It's all that we do
Perception
How do people see you?
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Live To Fight Another Day
©2018 Ian Rushton
You say...
You'll live to fight another day
Trouble and strife
The bane of your life
You're makin' headway
You Say...
You'll live to fight another day
Drowning in the slaughter
Head above the water
You're nearly half way
Your back's against the wall
A risk you might fall
Live to fight another day
It's more than you can chew
A catch twenty-two
Live to fight another day
(Chorus)
You say...
You'll live to fight another day
Trouble and strife
Bane of your life
You're makin' headway.
And you Say...
You'll save it for a rainy day
Drowning in the slaughter
Head above the water
You're nearly half way
Alarm bells are ringing
You blame your upbringing
Live to fight another day
You're asking for trouble
You burst your own bubble
Live to fight another day
(Chorus)
And you say...
You'll live to fight another day
Trouble and strife
The bane of your life
You're makin' headway
And you Say...
You'll save it for a rainy day
Drowning in the slaughter
Head above the water
You're nearly half way
It's a ball and chain
Only you to blame
Live to fight another day
It's a can of worms
On your own terms
Live to fight another day
(Chorus)
You say...
You'll live to fight another day
Trouble and strife
The bane of your life
You're makin headway
And you Say...
You'll save it for a rainy day
Drowning in the slaughter
Head above the water
You're nearly half way
You're nearly half way
You're nearly half way
You're nearly half way
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Here I Go Again
03:25
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The Depth Of Cold
04:41
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Its raining again and I'm so damn cold
Here alone, tonight
I'm complaining again, I'm in a stranglehold
A frozen heart inside
Can you feel it? On a cold winter's night
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
Can you bear it, when that southern wind bites
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
And I'm growing old...
A chill wind blows, through my flesh and bones
Down into, my soul
From puddles of mud, I've been wondering
No story, to be told
Can you feel it? On a cold winter's night
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
Can you bear it, when that southern wind bites
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
And I'm growing old
The cold within, the cold without
Let no one in, let no one out
Can you feel it? On a cold winter's night
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
Can you bear it, when that southern wind bites
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
And I'm growing old
Can you feel it? On a chill winter's night
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
Can you bear it, when that frozen wind bites
It's the depth of cold, it's the depth of cold
And I'm growing old
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You Took Your Chances
05:36
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Serious
05:34
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SERIOUS
This one's on life support, my love
Who knows what her eyes have seen?
What scars are fast upon her heart
What strangglehold grips tight her soul
Give her space, give time she says
Forget it love, she cannot know
So serious, let me love her
Let her see what love can do
What flight may be
What light there is
Beyond the every day
Further than the ties that bind
The strength she needs, the web is strong
Give her space, give time she says
Forget it love, she cannot know
So serious, let me love her
Let me see what love can do...
So serious, let me love her
Let her see what love can do...
So serious, let me love her
Allow the light to heal, and time, to be a woman again
Enjoy the life she's entitled to
The birthright of her life, her love
Bigger than she is righ now
To set her free, is beyond hope
Give her space, give time she says
Forget it love, she cannot know
Such chance she may pass up, to set her spirit in motion
Break free, the tallons of addition
Forget it love, she cannot know
So serious, let me love her
Let me see what love can do...
So serious, let me love her
Let her see what love can do...
So serious, let me love her
Allow the light to heal, and time, to be a woman again
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The Long Haul
03:44
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Lyrics by Murray Knock
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Opening Act
04:41
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Lyrics by Ted Barrett
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In Your Eyes
05:02
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Lyrics by Gini Parlsow
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Letting You Go In Love
04:53
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Lyrics by Gini Parslow
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Remember
05:49
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Lyrics by Gini Parslow
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Never Will Forget
03:25
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By Murray Knock
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A Limb and a Prayer
03:27
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By Murray Knock
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On The Inside
03:54
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by Murray Knock
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A Little Sympathy
03:56
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by Murray Knock
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Beat Of The Night
03:40
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by Murray Knock
The city’s heartbeat
Pounds from within
No invitation,
Just give in
The sun goes down
Steals the light of day
Sharing a moment
As the night shift plays
This bustling town
With sidewalks grey
Story of your life
No getting away
You belong to the evening
A slave to neon lights
Swaying in a sea of strangers
To the beat of the night
Caught up in the city
A captive ‘til first light
Danced to yesterday's promise
To the beat of the night
Born to run
No time for friends
Living on instinct
A means to an end
Streets are tough
A game of wits
Taking chances and…
Avoiding risks
Owe no favours and
Pay no debts
Stay or leave
Without regrets
'Hanging on to what's held dear
Rhythm's all that's kept you here'
In the heat of the night
You move to the beat of the night
Really need the heat of the night
Can't escape the beat of the night
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Between The Lines
02:47
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by Murray Knock
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Behind Closed Doors
04:00
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Lyrics by Murray Knock
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Ian Rushton Auckland
Ian Rushton is UK born New Zealander, producer and self-taught pianist and guitarist, offering anything from contemporary classical and pop/rock instrumentals to adult contemporary pop and rock songs. Rushton regularly collaborates with musicians from around the globe to create an exciting and varied mix of easy listening music. ... more
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