Procession
(Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas)
Desolation...
Creation...
Communication...
The Story In Your Eyes
(Justin Hayward)
I've been thinking about our fortune
And I've decided that we're really not to blame
For the love that's deep inside us now
Is still the same
And the sounds we make together
Is the music to the story in your eyes
It's been shining down upon me now
I realize
Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We're part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for your children
That the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain
Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We're part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for the children
That the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain
When the final line is over
It's certain that the curtain's gonna fall
I can hide inside your sweet sweet love
For ever more
Our Guessing Game
(Ray Thomas)
Walking in the sand
Thinking of things, adventures in my mind
Tall ships that sail
Across the ocean wide
They won't wait for me
See the way they glide away so gracefully
And with tomorrow what will become of me
They leave me so much to explain
That's the start of our guessing game
There are times when I think I've found the truth
There are times when I know that I'm wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I'm feeling strong
Bless the days when I'm feeling strong
Wonder why we try so hard
Wonder why we try at all
You wonder why the world is turning around
When in the end it won't matter at all
Standing in the town
Looking at people, counting their frowns
Unhappy faces, hurrying around
So blind they cannot see
All of these things
The way life ought to be
And with tomorrow what will they make of me
It leaves me so much to explain
That's the start of our guessing game
There are times when I think I've found the truth
There are times when I know that I'm wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I'm feeling strong
There are times when I think I've found the truth
There are times when I know that I'm wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I'm feeling strong
There are times when I think I've found the truth
...
Emily's Song
(John Lodge)
Lovely to know the warmth
You're smile can bring to me
I want to tell you but the words you do not know
Sing me a lullaby
Of songs you cannot write
And I will listen for there's beauty where there's love
And in the morning of my life
And in the evening of my day
I will try to understand in what you say...
River's of endless
Tides have passed beneath my feet
And all too soon they had me standing on my own
Then when my eyes were closed
You opened them for me
And now we journey thro' our lives to what will be
And in the morning of my life
And in the evening of my day
I will try to understand in what you say
Through all that life can give to you
Only true love will see you through
And will stand beside you now in what you say
And in the morning of my life
And in the evening of my day
I will try to understand in what you say
Take me into your world
Alone I can not go
For I've been here so long
You're leaving me behind
Walk with me now
Into your land of fairy tales
And open up that book of pages in my mind
And open up that book of ages in my mind
...
After You Came
(Graeme Edge)
Since it began I've got one dream and really It's my only blessing
If I can come through then so can you
And you will find there's no regretting
Things that you want from your life's font
Will never let your spirit grow
Come back to earth for what it's worth
For you've been dreaming of the ceiling not a home
I've been doing my best
What else can I do?
Is there something I've missed
That will help you through
I've reached the top of my wall
I've found another way to fall
For some short time
For a while you and I were joined to eternity
Then we're split in two back to me and you
Like the rain rising from the sea
Rising from the sea
We all can see what we shall be
But knowing's really not controlling
With time perhaps I'll pass the traps and find some peace and understanding
After you've come and while you're gone
You leave me guessing - It's depressing
Never to know the way to go to find some time along a little less pressing
So you just have to laugh
When it hurts so much
You're so far away and so hard to touch
I've reached the top of my wall
I've found another way to fall
Since it began I've got one dream and really It's my only blessing
If I can come through then so can you
And you will find there's no regretting
Things that you want from your life's font
Will never let your spirit grow
Come back to earth for what it's worth
For you've been dreaming of the ceiling not a home
I've been doing my best
What else can I do?
Is there something I've missed
That will help you through
I've reached the top of my wall
I've found another way to fall
...
One More Time To Live
(John Lodge)
Look out of my window See the world passing by See the look in her eye
(b)
One more time to live and I have made it mine Leave the wise to write for they write worldly rhymes And he who wants to fight begins the end of time... For I have riches more than these For I have riches more than these
Middle 8
Desolation Creation Tell me someone why there's only confusion Evolution Tell me someone that this is all an illusion Pollution Tell me someone Saturation Tell me someone Population Annihilation Revolution Tell me someone why this talk of revolution Confusion Tell me someone when we're changing evolution Illusion Tell me someone Conclusion Tell me someone Starvation Degredation Humiliation Contemplation Changes in my life Inspiration Elation Changes in my life Salvation Changes in my life Communication Compassion Solution
Verse 2(a)
Look out on the hedgerow As the world rushes by Hear the birds sign a sigh
(b)
One more tree will fall how strong the growing vine Turn the earth to sand and still permit no crime How one thought will live provide the others die For I have riches more than these For I have riches more than these
Repeat Middle 8
Repeat Verse 1(a)
Nice to be here hope you agree Lying in the sun Lovely weather, must climb a tree The show has just begun All the leaves start swaying To the breeze that's playing On a thousand violins And the bees are humming To a frog sat strumming On a guitar with only one string I can see them they can't see me I feel out of sight I can see them they can't see me Much to my delight And it seems worth noting Water rats were boating As a lark began to sing The sounds kept coming With Jack Rabbit loudly drumming On the side of a biscuit tin I can see them they can't see me I feel out of sight I can see them they can't see me Much to my delight Silver minnows were devising Water ballet so surprising A mouse played a daffodil A mole came up blinking Underneath an owl who's thinking How he came to be sat on a hill I can see them they can't see me I feel out of sight I can see them they can't see me Much to my delight I know you won't believe me But I'm certain that I did see A mouse playing daffodil All the band was really jumping With Jack Rabbit in there thumping I found that I couldn't sit still I just had to make it with them Cause they played my kind of rhythm And the bees hummed in harmony And the owl played his oboe Then the frog's guitar solo It was all just too much for me I know you won't believe me But I'm certain that I did see A mouse playing daffodil All the band was really jumping With Jack Rabbit in there thumping I found that I couldn't sit still ...
I don't know what I'm searching for I never have opened the door, Tomorrow might find me at last, Turning my back on the past, But, time will tell, of stars that fell, A million years ago. Memories can never take you back, home, sweet home. You can never go home anymore. All my life I never really knew me till today, Now I know why, I'm just another step along the way, I lie awake for hours, I'm just waiting for the sun. When the journey we are making has begun, Don't deny the feeling that is stealing through your heart, Every happy ending needs to have a start. All my life I never really knew me till today, Now I know why, I'm just another step along the way, Weep no more for treasures you've been searching for in vain. 'Cos the truth is gently falling with the rain, High above the forest lie the pastures of the sun, Where the two that learned the secret are now one. I don't know what I'm searching for I never have opened the door, Tomorrow might find me at last, Turning my back on the past, But, time will tell, of stars that fell, A million years ago. Memories can never take you back, home, sweet home. You can never go home anymore.
I'm going to sing my song And sing it all day long A song that never ends How can I tell you, all the things inside my head. The change in these past years Has made me see our world In many different ways How can I tell you, love can change our destiny. Love can change the world Love can change your life Do what makes you happy Do what you know is right And love with all your might Before it's too late Where did I find all these words Something inside of me is burning There's life in other worlds Maybe they'll come to earth Helping man to find a way One day I hope we'll be in perfect harmony A planet with one mind Then I could tell you All the things inside my head I'm going to sing my song And sing it all day long A song that never ends How can I tell you, all the things inside my head. I'm going to sing my song A song that never ends