Manifesto
Album - 1979 - Debaser id 23748

(Ferry/Manzanera)

I am for a life around the corner
That takes you by surprise
That comes leaves all you need
And more besides
I am for a life and time by numbers
Blast in fast ´n´ low
Add ´em up, account for luck
You never know
I am into friendship and plain sailing
Through frenzied ports o´ call
O shake the hand to beat the band
With love is all
Or nothing to the man who wants tomorrow
There´s one in every town
A crazy guy, he'd rather die
Than be tied down
I am for the man who drives the hammer
To rock you 'til the grave
His power drill shocks
A million miles away
I am for the revolution´s coming
I don´t know where she´s been
For those who dare because it´s there
I know I´ve seen
Now and then I´ve suffered imperfection
I´ve studied marble flaws
And faces drawn pale and worn
By many tears
I am that I am from out of nowhere
to fight without a cause
Roots strain against the grain
With brute force you´d better
Hold out when you´re in doubt
Question what you see
And when you find an answer
Bring it home to me.

(Ferry/Manzanera)

Are you customised or ready-made?
Heavy metal trick or treat?
Only seventeen
On the level trash is neat
Teenage fever oh you´ve got it bad
Caught the flavour want it all
Only seventeen
Bet you know the trash I mean
Row your features into magazines
Go to Plaza - where´s the trade?
Only seventeen
Slips are lower trash is in

(Ferry/Mackay)

Angel eyes - am I deceived or did you sigh?
For all I know you let you love light
Shine on me
Angel eyes - you never close, who´s got the time?
I can wait until your love light
Shine on me
Angel eyes - seems to me you fill the skies
I´m far below so let your love light
Shine on me
Angel eyes - on the wing and open wide
No matter how high the moon
Shine down on me

(Ferry/Manzanera)

Dear Hyde -
No more can I
Explain, I´ve tried
With words in vain
They pass you by
Like falling rain
From perfect skies
Still falls the rain
Inside
Hey brother don´t be square
Here it is not over there
I´m your man - I´ve got it made
You need my fire you need my shade
You´re here Hyde -
Once more inspire
This strangely tied
Uncertain frame
So torn inside
Still falls the rain
Two minds, one vein
Still falls the rain
Inside
Hey doctor don´t be scared
It´s you and me so where´s my share?
I´m the man just move aside
Call me mister call me Hyde
Hey lover don´t be shy
I´m a single minded guy
Better watch me - boy I´m rough
Half a man ain´t strong enough
Hey brother don´t be square
Here it is not over there
I´m your man - I´ve got it made
You feed my fire you need my shade

(Ferry)

Through the undercover hour
Bad and bleak
To be brief - too much sorrow
And flesh is weak
No more feelings
No more tears
The river´s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years
Silver lips - kisses borrowed
Glances steal
To quick - how they quiver
Too late they´re sealed
No more feelings
No more tears
The river´s wide enough
Flowing stronger through the years

(Ferry)

Are you ready for bad blood?
I´ve got my share
I´m sick of them sweet sweet nothings
Oh! In my ear
Ain´t funny I´m the honey
All your money just can´t buy
So baby you can cry cry cry
Now the last laugh is mine
You ready for hot stuff?
Be prepared
I´m sick of your cheap cheap hustle
Oh! Don´t cha dare
Let us pray the lord have mercy
On your mercenary mind
´Cause even if you cry cry cry
Your heart out
I won´t be kind
Are you ready for good times?
Hard to bear!
You´re steppin´ on holy ground
Hold it there!
I´m fading out your hologram -
A phoney toothpaste smile
Remember when you cry cry cry
Your heart out
I did mine

Now the ballroom's empty
Everybody I have known
Has been and gone
With the music over
Here am I
A shadow echoing on
Spin me round...
Now there must be something
In what they say of all things
Great and small
There's dozen roses
Lying almost dying
To say all
Spin me round...
A nether world dancing toy
I'm wired for sound
Does it matter to me
Who turns the key?
Now if life is for living
Then the way is clear
But I don't understand
Why the dream has ended
Yet I can't wake up
Lend a hand
Spin a round...