Flamingo Lyrics

Only The Young

Look back in silence; the cradle of your whole life.
There in the distance, loosing its greatest pride.
Nothing is easy, nothing is sacred. Why?
Where did the bow break?
It happened before your time.

There were people there, lovely as you’ve ever been.
Tonight.
Baby you can start again.
Laughing in the open air; have yourself another dream.
Tonight.
Baby we can start again.

Only the young can break away, break away.
Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh..
Only the young can break away, break away.
Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh…

Mother its cold here. Father thy will be done.
Thunder and lightening crashing down.
They got me on the run, direct me to the sun.
Redemption keeps my covers clean tonight.
Baby we can start again.

Only the young can break away, break away.
Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh…
Only the young can break away, break away.

Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh…

And the sun will shine again.
And the sun will shine again.
Are you looking for a sign?
Or are you caught up in the light?

Hahahahaha.
Hahahahaha.

Only the young can break away, break away.
Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh…
Only the young can break away, break away.
Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh…

Only the young can…
Lost when the wind blow…
Only the young can…
Lost when the wind blow…

Hahahahaha.
Are you caught up in the light?
Hahahahaha.

Crossfire

There’s a still in the street outside your window
You’re keeping secrets on your pillow
Let me inside no cause for alarm
I promise tonight I wont do you harm
Yeah I promise ya babe, I won’t do ya no harm

And we’re caught up in the crossfire
Of heaven and hell
And we’re searchin’ for shelter
Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down

Watching you dress as you turn down the lights
I forget all about the storm outside
Dark clouds roll their way over town
Heart and pain came pouring down
Like hail, sleet and rain yeah they’re handing it out

We’re caught up in the crossfire
Of heaven and hell
And we’re searchin for shelter
Lay your body down
Lay your body down

Lay your body down

Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down

Tell the Devil that he can go back from where he came
His fiery arrows drew their bead in vain
And when the hardest part is over we’ll be here
And our dreams will break the boundries of our fear
The boundries of our fear

Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down

Lay your body down
Lay your body down
Lay your body down

Next to mine

Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas

You woke up in the rusted frame
Burned out old Deville
Your legs are shot and they’re flushed with pain
But you can’t keep them still
The sun sets and you’re afraid
Of the itching in your skin
You stumble down the boulevard
Of neon encrusted temples
You’re looking for the grace of God
In the arms of a fellow stranger
Disciples hand you catalogues of concubines
As you stumble down the boulevard crying “Hosanna”
Welcome to fabulous
Welcome to fabulous
Las Vegas
Give us your dreamers, your harlots and your sins
Las Vegas
Didn’t nobody tell you the house will always win?
Cameras on the ceiling tile no place for you to hide
It’s a hundred seven and you’re looking for shade
That no palm tree can provide
But there’s a little girl you remember back in Tennessee
You have this reoccuring dream
Where you see her playing hide and seek
With a woman who used to know you very well
Sunsets and neon lights
Call girls and neon lights
Black jack and lady luck
Cocaine and lady luck
You call upon her on holy knees tonight
In Las Vegas
Give us your dreamers, your harlots and your sins
Las Vegas
Didn’t nobody tell you?
Didn’t nobody tell you?
Didn’t nobody tell you the house will always win?

Magdalena

Please don’t tell me I can’t make it
It ain’t gonna do me any good
And please don’t offer me your modern methods
I’m fixing to carve this out of wood

From Nogales to Magdalena
There are 60 miles of sacred road
And the promises made to those who venture
San Francisco will lift your load

In the land of old Sonora
A shallow river valley cries
The summer left her without forgiveness
It’s mirrored in her children’s eyes
Prodigal sons and wayward daughters
Carry mandas that they might
Be delivered from the depths of darkness
And born again by candlelight
And born again by candlelight

Blisters on my feet, wooden rosary
I felt them in my pocket as I ran
A bullet in the night
A Federales’ light
San Francisco, do you understand?

Tell him that I made the journey
And tell him that my heart is true
I’d like his blessing of forgiveness before the angels send it through

And I will know that I am clean now
And I will dance and the band will play
In the old out to cantina
Cause we’ll runneth over the ancient clay

And if I should fall to temptation when I return to evil throes
From Nogales to Magdalena
As a two time beggar
I will go where I know I can be forgiven
The broken heart of Mexico
The broken heart of Mexico
The broken heart of Mexico

Hard Enough

You let me in to your life on a whim and there was magic and fire in the night
In loving I was just a little boy
I made mistakes that caused you so much pain
All I know is that I’m older now

Some people think that it’s best to refrain from the conventions of old-fashioned love
Their hearts are filled with holes and emptiness
They tell themselves that they’re too young to settle down
Well I promise that I’m older now

And this has been hard enough on you
I know it’s been hard enough on me
Been telling myself that I can roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head
Darling don’t you see,
While this has been hard enough on you
It’s been hard enough on me

I wasn’t looking when we built these walls
Let me spread my dreams at your feet
Let’s not let time’s bitter flood rise
Before my thoughts begin to run
I think I’m getting older now

And this has been hard enough on you
I know it’s been hard enough on me
Been telling myself that I can roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head
Darling don’t you see,
While this has been hard enough on you
It’s been hard enough on me

I can’t stand the thought of another, talking to you sweet my dear
Where would I be tonight if you hadn’t held me here, in your arms?

And this has been hard enough on you
I know it’s been hard enough on me
Been telling myself that I can roll with the changes

And when the water gets high above your head
Darling don’t you see,
While this has been hard enough on you
It’s been hard enough on me

On The Floor

When the lights go down in the city getting real low
Settling in my room I’m unnoticed
When the still comes in through my window
Letting me go
I feel a calm, come over me
On The Floor

On the floor where the rats all come away clean
They’re on the floor
Where the children all stomped and screamed
Straight out the door
Well I find my self on my knees
Begging please

When the lights go down in the city
And everyone goes
To their room, walking the trail
To dreamland anekatips
When the lights go down in the city
Something is roaring
I find myself waiting to believe

On the floor
Where the mice call shots in the corner
That’s where I’ll be
When the crickets come home and sign their symphony
When I find myself on my knees
Begging please

On the floor
They’ve seen the things I’ve done here
On the floor
Where the years have gathered and run that’s where I’ll be
And I find myself on my knees
Begging please

Playing With Fire

Daddy, I’m not gonna tell you that I’m sorry,
But there aint nothin you can do to change my mind.
I’m not here to know the things I cannot do,
We’ve seen the outcome of the Boy’s Who Didn’t Fly.
That road outside that you’ve been taking home forever,
That’ll be same road that I’ll take when I depart.
Those charcoal veins that hold this chosen land together
May twist & turn but somewhere deep there is a heart.

Playing with fire
You know you’re gonna hurt somebody tonight
And you’re out on a wire
You know we’re playing with fire

I see his calling as the channel of invention,
I will not blush if others see it as a crime.
However dangerous the road, however distant,
These things won’t compromise the will of the design.
Ten thousand Demons hammer down with every footstep,
Ten thousand Angels rush the wind against my back.
The church of mine may not be recognised by steeple,
That doesn’t mean that I will walk without a God.

Oh well River of Truth, can you spare me a sip?
The holy fountain of youth has been reduced to a drip.
I’ve got this burning belief in Salvation and love
Its not you make me naive, but if push comes to shove
I will till this ground

You know you’re gonna hurt somebody tonight
Oh woah oh woah woah
(out on a wire)

I might not get there.
This little town, this little house,
They seem to be leaning in the wrong direction
I’m not afraid of you no more.

Playing with fire
You know you’re gonna hurt somebody tonight
And you’re out on a wire
You know we’re playing with fire

Swallow It

Seek out the light between
Time and confusion glowing up ahead
Instead of slipping through
You bit off more, much more than you could chew

You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down
And take the time to evolve
You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down

We had a lot to learn
Table manners and grace, how to wait your turn when
Time came to clear your slate
You had too much, had too much on your plate

You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down
And take the time to evolve
You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down

Take your medicine and crawl before you walk
Think it through before you open you open your mouth to talk
Be an advocate of joy
Find your little heart’s desire and

Follow it
Whoa baby you’re not ready, slow down
And take the time to evolve
You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down

(Baby you’re not ready!)

You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, slow down
And take the time to evolve
You could not Swallow It
No baby you’re not ready, now

(Slow down!)

No, no, no, no!

Don’t be afraid, this is your year
It’s gonna be alright, you’re a performer
Just take your time, but not too much time

No, no, no, no!

Jilted Lovers And Broken Hearts

Hah. Hah. Hah. Hah. Hah Hah.
Is there anyone out there?
Somewhere I can belong
Man the city just ain’t so kind tonight

I need a place to take refuge
See I been loving you blind
And I guess that made it hard for me to find

Now we were caught up in the middle of a worn out dream
I knew we were in trouble but baby I almost screamed
when I saw you dancing
On the moon now
I watched him spin you round and round
Why did you roll your dice? Show your cards?
Jilted lovers and broken hearts
You’re flying away, while I’m stuck here on the ground

Is there anyone out there?
Somewhere I can belong
Man the city just ain’t so kind,tonight

And if I had my suspicions
I kept them out of my heart
Just wished I would of known right from the start

That you’d be speaking in riddles and you’d never confide
You know I knew we were in trouble but honey I almost cried
when I saw you dancing
On the moon now
I watched him spin you round and round

Why did you roll your dice? Show your cards?
Jilted lovers and broken hearts
You’re out on the wind and I’m still waiting to be found.

You did a fine job of hiding
That crooked ace up your sleeve
You doubled down my direction
You kiss me on the cheek and leave
I followed you through the darkness
I followed you through the cold
Woman I can tell you one thing
You’re gonna wish you could go back and fold

Why did you roll your dice? Show your cards?
Jilted lovers and broken hearts
You’re flying away, while I’m stuck here on the ground

Why did you roll your dice? Show your cards?
Jilted lovers and broken hearts
You’re out on the wind and I’m still waiting to be found.

Will I ever win?
Only time can tell
You got to suffer to remember how well
that are our ideals never really marched in time
That’s the bottom line
Jilted lovers and broken hearts

Deluxe Edition Extras
The Clock Was Tickin’

The teacher had you write a letter, you were eight years old
About the man that you’d become and the positions you’d hold
But this was long before you and Jackie Geronimo met in the Prelude Park at midnight
Now when it came to bells and whistles, Jackie did not lack
And when she kissed you on the kisser, boy, you kissed her back
Now you tell her that you love her and she cuts you slack
When you drink with your buddies on the weekend

And the weeks fly by and the years roll on
You spend your whole life dropping nickels in the bucket, wakin’ up at dawn
And while Jackie bestowed the joys of fingerlickin’
The clock up on the wall was tickin’

You got yourself a job cleaning hospital floors
But Jackie had a baby, then she had five more
They’d pay you just enough to drag your ass to the store
To buy bread, milk and Better Homes & Gardens
Jackie flips the pages and she dreams little dreams
A cottage in the country built with real wood beams
There’s a baby in the bedroom, he’s starting to scream
She holds him though he probably won’t remember it

And the weeks fly by and the years roll on
Sometimes dreams are all you got to keep you going when the day gets long
And you gave up so many just to make a livin’
That clock up on the wall was tickin’

Now the kids are all grateful when they left the nest
And Jackie wasn’t perfect but she did her best

You seize the opportunity to get you some rest
But you can’t sleep on account of screaming grandkids

The golden years are meant to leave a gleam in your eye
You’re starting to discover it’s a great big lie
They’ll work you like a dog til you quit or you die
But you can’t quit cause Jackie needs the benefits

And the weeks fly by and the years roll on
They say patience is a virtue but the doctor says she don’t have long
You stood up and tried your damndest not to listen
But that clock up on the wall was tickin’

When they told you to clear the room, that’s when it hit you
You watched as the caravan took your sweetheart away
The arguments and fights and money troubles seem so worthless
As the kids throw yellow roses on her grave

And the weeks fly by and the years roll on
The house is quiet now and everything inside it seems to know she’s gone
There’s a picture of you both sixteen years old just kissing
And that clock up on the wall was tickin’

You always thought she had a chance and it was somewhere hidden
Now you’ve come to the conclusion that she never did
Not a chance, that is

Was It Something I Said?

Me and Valentina went down to the chapel but the gates were shut
I had my vows on my pocket and my gold plated ring for my honey love
We headed down Tropicana to the corner with a late night restaurant
We sat close from each other when I looked her in the eyes there was something gone

[Chorus]
Was it something that I said or did?
Was it something that I should have kept here
If you leave me hanging I don’t know what I’ll do
It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
In the clear of a blue moonlight
You got me on my knees
Valentina this is not like you

I got a job in the nugger and I’ll save a thousand dollars for a brand new start
She said: I didn’t wanna do it but I did it cuz I didn’t want to break your heart
The way they whisper when they said we had to take the conversation to the parking lot
Please baby, please Valentina, baby you’re everything I got

[Repeat Chorus]

I heard the church bells ringing in my head and I’d take them everywhere I’d go
Valentina met a deal and I heard they had a baby five months ago

Was it something that I said or did?
Was it something that I should have kept here
If you leave me hanging I don’t know what I’ll do
It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
In the clear of a blue moonlight
You got me on my knees
Valentina don’t say it’s true
This is not like you

Right Behind You

As by the door to get to Heaven
Seven trumpets big and bright
You hear it coming in the middle of the night
A caution to the children
Time to turn your crimson white

We’ve all got reservations
Trials will come suddenly
And without explanation
But you were born with goodness
You were born with goodness
Wherever you go now

I’m right behind you
In the light of hope
I’ll be beside you
On that dusty road
And if you get blind, well that’s alright
Wicked winds blow with grace and might
Cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone

Break your word over me
Sinking in the quicksand
Break your word
Don’t you see?
You’re breaking me down now

I’m right behind you
In the light of hope
I’ll be beside you on that dusty road
When no one expects you to deny
And no one accepts your reasons why
You cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone

No one expects you to deny
And no one accepts your reasons why
You cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone

Jacksonville

Slow down your mind
Fill the unknown spaces with truth and light
If you can find the time, time seems so slow
Now we’re stuck here asking, where did it go?
(And where do we come from?)
And what are we here for?

But there we were looking out some country window
And although we had our problems, we were fine
The sky was blue and the night was all I wanted
Let me be your comet, I will fly

Summertime so sweet
Luxuries of childhood were on our feet
In the sun sun sun
Baby run run run
Baby run run run
Baby run run run

Games will be portrayed

But there we were looking out some country window
And although we had our problems, we were fine
The sky was blue and the night was all I wanted
Let me be your comet, I will fly

The sky was blue and the night was all I wanted
Let me be your comet, I will fly

I’ve been to Jacksonville
I’ve been to Monterrey
I’ve felt a mother’s love
I’ve seen the colors change
I’ve cried a million tears
I’ve caused a million more
I’ve been to Jacksonville

There we were looking out some country window
And although we had our problems, we were fine

I Came Here To Get Over You

I came here thinking I could ease the pain
I came in spite of others’ good advice
I came here thinking sweet, sweet revenge
Bring me some sugar, let the games begin

I made a lot of bad decisions but tonight I’m breaking through
I came here to get over you

I had this dream about a wild bird
Black feathered picking at your beating heart
You reach for me and shout, “I need your love!”
Yet soon collapses when I call your bluff

Picking at your heart strings
I need your love

I started shaking when you told me that you found somebody new

I came here to get over you

And the lights are burning like kerosene
I can’t stop thinking about you and me
Did you cross your fingers when you told me you’d be true?

I came here to get
I came here to get
I came here to get over you
I came here to get over you
I came here to get over you
I came here to get over you

I made a lot of bad decisions but tonight I’m breaking through