How many times have you woken up And prayed for the rain? How many times have you seen The papers apportion the blame? Who gets to say? Who gets the work and who gets to play? I was always told at school Everybody should get the same How many times have you been told If you don’t ask you don’t get? How many liars have taken your money Your mother said you shouldn’t bet? Who has the fun? Is it always the man with the gun? Someone must have told him If you work too hard you can sweat There’s always the sun There’s always the sun Always, always, always the sun How many times have the weathermen told you Stories that made you laugh? You know it’s not unlike the politician And the leaders when they do things by half But who gets the job Of pushing the knob? […]
The Stranglers – ”No mercy”
Every day you’re working like a slave Sweating buckets hoping that you get it right Will it be as tough tomorrow Have to wait and see Life shows no mercy Every day your love is getting warmer Just look at her and love her did you get it right Will she soothe your brow with kisses Only meant for thee She’ll show no mercy She’ll show no mercy And when you hold her close to you Just when you’re feeling good it’s true Life shows no mercy Life shows no mercy Life shows no mercy Life shows no mercy Everybody has some secret wishes Just keep your fingers crossed, maybe they’ll all come true But don’t worry if they just remain a fantasy Life shows no mercy Everybody seems the same all over The search is on for love and comfort constantly If it comes your way tomorrow, count yourself […]