Turquoise Garden - Lyrics
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Turquoise Garden (Lemke)
You are the one and only solo Super boy
You leave all the words behind,
but your broom doesn’t fly ’round the world
You are departed—
You don’t know why
The Turquoise Garden—
It’s in your eyes
You are the soft and holy moonlight millionaire
You lick all the frosting clean,
and you don’t think the cake even cares
You are ghost-hearted—
It’s no surprise
The Turquoise Garden—
It’s in your eyes
Now I know you’re the one for fun—
Wings all aglow,
Your eyes the sun
Now all the years roll back like a platform souvenir,
And being old and alone
Is only a Hollywood fear
You are departed—
You don’t know why
The Turquoise Garden—
It’s in your eyes
We are ghost-hearted—
It’s no surprise
The Turquoise Garden—
It’s in your eyes
It’s Alright (Lemke)
I met a grown woman an hour ago,
Believing that I love her, oh, I know, and I told her so
She said, “It’s alright”
Everything about us is chemistry
She puts her arms around me, and I can’t see, and I told her this.
She said, “It’s alright”
I’ve never had a feeling so strong in me—
20 years from now, we will see, and I told her this
She said, “It’s alright”
If she promised me a whole lot of loving and ecstasy,
Then we two will be
A love that will surely go on and on and on and on and on
Never thought about a love like this
Now I’m realizing all I’ve missed,
And I’ll make a list and check it twice
Never wanted kids before, you see—
Now I’m dreaming up a nursery
In my backyard. And baby, it’s alright
If I promised her
A big bowl of laughter and symphony,
Then we two will be
A love that will surely go on and on and on and on,
On and on and on and on,
And on and on and on and on and on
Now she fills the space and the air that I breathe
Everything she is is all I need, and I’m everything
She needs too
If we promised three
A 21st-century family tree,
Then we three will be
A love that will surely go on and on and on and on,
On and on and on and on,
And on and on and on and on and on,
On and on and on and on and on!
On the Ocean Floor (Lemke/Crum)
Everything about it’s a mystery,
I guess it comes down to our history
I think I might be falling in love with my best friend
Something about the way that she promised me—
They say it all comes down to the chemistry
But everyday I’m falling in love with my wife again
We’re on a roll, and every little thing’s the way we want it to go
And when we grow old, we’re gonna feel the same despite what we’ve been told,
And we’ll remarry on the ocean floor
They say love only lasts ’til the dust gets in,
So what’s the point of waiting for ships to come in?
They’re truly unaware I’m in love with my wife again
We’ve been on a roll. The stars align the pins, and now we’re ready to bowl
And when we get old, we’re gonna feel the same no matter what we’re told,
And we’ll remarry on the ocean floor
And we’ll be happy beyond the grave forever, evermore
We’re on a roll, and every little thing’s the way we want it to go
And when we grow old, we’re gonna feel the same no matter what we’ve been told,
And we’ll remarry on the ocean floor
And we’ll be happy beyond the grave forever, evermore
And we’ll be happy on the other shore
And we’ll remarry beyond the void forever, evermore
Wonderful (Lemke)
You know who you are—
It makes you wonderful
You know what you need—
It makes you marvelous
You know who you are—
It makes you wonderful
You know what you need—
It makes you marvelous
You made it so far—
Good luck to you all the way
Success is a symphony,
And closer than you believe
You made it so far—
Good luck to you all the way
Success is a symphony,
And closer than you believe
Century 21 (Lemke)
These are the days of a diminishing race—
Backwards we fall as the king is embraced
Caught up in intervention and a mannequin’s fate,
Regal is the choir, and the sun is in its place
He sharpens his knives and pours blood on your grave, and it’s over
Over oceans,
Skylines
These are the days of a categoric taste—
Television sunshine on a Christmas fireplace
Caught up in intervention and a smattering fate,
Regal is the choir, and the sun is replaced
Sharpen your knives and pour blood on his grave, and it’s over
Over oceans,
Skylines
Alcatraz, golden
Taboo surpassed, molten!
These are the days of a diminishing race—
Backwards we fall as the king is embraced
Caught up in intervention and a mannequin’s fate,
Regal is the choir, and the sun is in its place
Sharpen your knives and pour blood on his grave, and it’s over
Over oceans,
Skylines
Alcatraz, golden
Taboo surpassed, molten!
This is the world that you’ve always waited for—
Closing your eyes but never closing the door
These are the days of a diminishing race—
Backwards we fall as the king is embraced
He sharpens his knives and pours blood on your grave, and it’s over
Maginot Line (Lemke)
You and I have been down this road,
It’s always the same, but this time,
We know there’s a broken code,
And everything’s falling behind
This rose is black and cold,
And we cannot fake it
We tried to live between the lines,
And suddenly broke them
And I fell right on the mine; it’s all about time,
And I won’t make it this time; it’s all for the Maginot Line
Thank you for the time you made for me,
I’ll always remember the kind way
You sheltered me,
And all of the roses and wine
I won’t forget the cherry tree—
Time cannot shake it
I don’t regret you weren’t meant to be,
With all of the roses and wine
Fell right on the mine; it’s all about time,
And I won’t make it this time; it’s all on the Maginot Line
And I jumped right on the mine; trench war design,
And I won’t make it this time; it’s all for the Maginot Line
Halfway ‘Round the World (Lemke)
You can take the modern world,
You can take a trip to the mall,
You can take any boy or girl—
It’s just the same thing, after all
You can turn the heads of the world,
You can fill the biggest hall,
But you can bet there’s someone waiting,
Waiting to take your ball
You may need a new manifesto,
Or just some good advice
But just because you’re asking
Doesn’t mean you’ve lost your mind. This time, I know
And oh, halfway ’round the world,
There’s someone getting yours
All around the big, blue world,
We’re just boys and girls
You can leap the corporate ladder,
You can be the champ of them all,
But you can bet there’s someone better,
Waiting for you to fall
You’re not the Count of Monte Cristo,
Though your ship’s been down more than thrice
And just because you’re sinking
Doesn’t mean you’ve lost your mind. This time, I know
And oh, halfway ’round the world,
There’s someone getting yours
All around the big, blue world,
We’re just boys and girls
And oh, halfway ’round the world,
There’s someone getting yours
All around the big, blue world,
We’re just boys and girls
All around the world
Just boys and girls, yeah
Just boys and girls
Just boys and girls, yeah
Just boys and girls…
Wise Up (Lemke)
Time, it puts you where you ought to be,
And this, you see, is a plan
I know things surely look bad,
But if you stick it out, good things you will have
I’ve been, I’ve been down that jet stream,
And I have surely been a better man
But time, it puts you where you’re gonna be,
And this, you see, is our stand
I know the road you take can be a heavy one,
The life and times you lead can make a stupid one
Call his only son to make amends
Your mind, it tells you what you could have been,
And all your sins seem so sad
But time, it starts, stops, and begins again,
And all your friends make amends
And then the road you take can be a steady one,
The life and times you lead can take you to the sun
And when you two are one—
You’re gonna wise up, take the stand
Love is the only demand
Wise up, take the command
Love will make other plans
Time, it puts you where you’re gonna be
Then you will see a better hand
I know things surely look bad,
But you stuck it out—
Aren’t you glad?
You’re gonna wise up, take the stand
Love is the only demand
Wise up, take the command
Love will make other plans
Friends (Lemke)
You’ve got a lot of friends you can turn to,
And we’ve got a lot of faith that you’ll pull through
So what if today is your last? Someone’s waiting for you
Yours is a rope that you left in the sunshine of your mind,
The colorful sky that you are leaves the basement far behind
You’ve got a lot of friends you can turn to,
And all of the eyes going past are really pulling for you
So what if today is your last? Above the clouds, it’s blue
So you’ve got a lot of friends you can turn to,
And we’ve got a lot of faith that you’ll pull through
So what if today is your last? Above the clouds, it’s blue
Yours is a rope that you left in the sunshine of your mind,
The colorful sky that you are leaves the basement far behind
Years will go by like a yellow embrace—
Funny eyes on a smiley face
But just wait and see what tomorrow will bring,
And what will be, will be
Yours is a rope that you left in the sunshine of your mind,
The colorful sky that you are leaves the basement
The Grand Design (Lemke)
I’ve spent some time in stormy weather,
I’ve had my share of peaceful times
But nothing compares to the day I met you,
And everything just fell in line
I’ve had my share of near disasters,
But every time I close my eyes,
I see your face and hear your laughter—
Every day’s a new surprise
Well, I know our love is true ’cause I can see through
The ever-changing mind of time, space, and you
I guess this was all just meant to be
Well, it’s okay, that’s alright,
I’ve someone to hold me to sleep at night
If I die before you wake,
Someone or something made a big mistake.
Well, it’s okay, that’s alright,
I’ve someone to turn my fear into fight
If I die before tonight,
Someone or something’s gonna hold you tight
We know the years aren’t everlasting,
And everyone must pay the price
Just hold on a little tighter—
We’ll let go of the Grand Design
Well, I know our love is real ’cause I can see you,
Just like the way I know the world is round and blue
I guess everything was all meant to be
Well, it’s okay, that’s alright,
I’ve someone to hold me to sleep at night
If I die before you wake,
Someone or something made a big mistake
Well, it’s okay, it’s alright,
I’ve someone to turn my fear into flight
If I die before tonight,
Someone or something’s gonna hold you tight
Well, it’s okay, it’s alright,
You’ve someone to hold you to sleep at night
If you die before you wake,
Someone or something made a grand mistake
Well, I don’t know, but once I was told:
The further you grow, the more you get old
Well, that’s okay, I suppose—
Maybe one day you and I will know
Felon From Heaven (Lemke)
You’re something, aren’t you?
Fell from Heaven
One day, it’s gonna come back on you—
Deep inside, you know it’s true
And when you fall, you won’t believe it,
Cryin’ in the drain
And when you call, they won’t receive it,
Lost in a refrain,
A thorn up in your mane
You’re something, ain’t you?
Falling from Heaven
Someday, it’s gonna come right at you—
Deep inside, you’ll know it’s blue
Change is gonna come your way
Locked inside, you’ll stay
Change is gonna come your way
You’re something, aren’t you?
Felon from Heaven
Today, it’s gonna come right at you,
But you know deep inside, it’s true
And when you fall, you best believe it,
Cryin’ in the drain
And when they call, you won’t receive it,
Lost without a brain,
A thorn up in your mane
Ain’t you something? Deep inside, it’s true…
All the lies… down from Heaven
All the lies in your eyes can’t disguise—
Down from Heaven
All the lies…
Never mind, it’s a bribe
Love Pollution (Lemke)
Have another slice of isolation,
Have another piece of what will not be
Everybody’s talking about satisfaction—
Well, that, I tell you, brother, I’ve yet to see
And all y’all trippin’ on the institution
Of love and hate, and what they shall be
It’s quite unusual for me to feel this—
Been such a long time down on my knee
But oh… I wear a rosary on the inside,
And it shall bring
Seven memories
To a world that will not die—
It just might survive
Have another taste of manipulation;
I wish you’d told me, Father, she wasn’t for me
Take another crack at a love pollution—
She’ll take her wings out and you with one swing
But if the love was in distribution,
Tell me, Father, what would I sing?
But still, there’s a shine in me,
Coloring the black light,
And it shall bring
Seven symphonies
To a world that will not die—
It just might survive
But still, there’s a shine in me,
Coloring the black light,
And it shall bring
Seven memories
To a world that will not die—
It just might survive
Teressa (Lemke)
Teressa’s at the bus stop
Waiting on the #9
She’s so black and beautiful
I gotta be her Valentine
But every time I get the nerve to tell her
You know my tongue’s running away
And every time I pass a note to tell her
The teacher always throws it away
Well, I feel fine
And it’s 1979
Ashes, ashes, all falling down
Classroom in the morning
Pledge allegiance to the flag
14th of February
Was always such a drag
And every time I get the nerve to tell her
You know my tongue’s running away
And every time I pass a note to tell her
The teacher always throws it away
I feel fine
And it’s 1979
Ashes, ashes, all falling down, yeah
Well, there’s a fight in the playground
Teressa stands alone
Her dress screams out bright yellow
Just before we go home
And every time I get the nerve to tell her
You know my tongue’s running away
And every time I pass a note to tell her
The bell rings at the end of the day
I feel fine
And it’s 1979
Ashes, ashes, all falling down
Well, I feel what you feel
And it feels so fine
Well, I feel what you feel
And it feels so fine
Well, I feel what you feel
And I feel so fine
Well, I feel what you feel
And I feel so…
Fine