It’s coming through a hole in the air,From those nights in Tiananmen Square.It’s coming from the feelThat this ain’t exactly real,Or it’s real, but it ain’t exactly there.From the wars against disorder,From the sirens night and day,From the fires of the homeless,From the ashes of the gay:Democracy is coming to the U.S.A. It’s coming through […]
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Jazz Police
Can you tell me why the bells are ringing?Nothing’s happened in a million yearsI’ve been sitting here since Wednesday morningWednesday morning can’t believe my ears. Jazz police are looking through my foldersJazz police are talking to my nieceJazz police have got their final ordersJazzer, drop your axe, it’s Jazz police!. Jesus taken serious by the […]
In My Secret Life
I saw you this morningYou were moving so fastCan’t seem to loosen my gripOn the pastAnd I miss you so muchThere’s no one insideAnd we’re still making loveIn my secret life. I smile when I’m angryI cheat and I lieI’ll do what I have to doTo get backBut I know what is wrongAnd I know […]