RIO
MY OWN WAY
LONELY IN YOUR NIGHTMARE
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
HOLD BACK THE RAIN
NEW RELIGION
LAST CHANCE ON THE STAIRWAY
SAVE A PRAYER
THE CHAUFFEUR
LIKE AN ANGEL

RIO
moving on the floor now babe you're a bird of paradise · cherry ice cream smile I suppose it's very nice · with a step to your left and a flick to the right · you catch that mirror way out west · you know you're something special and you look like you're the best
her name is Rio and she dances on the sand · just like that river twisting through a dusty land · and when she shines she really shows you all she can · oh rio rio dance across the rio grande
I've seen you on the beach and I've seen you on tv · two, of a billion stars, it means so much to me · like a birthday or a pretty view · but then I'm sure that you know it's just for you
her name is rio and she dances on the sand · just like that river twisting through a dusty land · and when she shines she really shows you all she can · oh Rio Rio dance across the rio grande
hey now (wow) look at that · did he really run you down? · at the end of the drive the lawmen arrive · you make me feel alive alive alive · I'll take my chance 'cause luck is on my side · I tell you something I know what you're thinking · I tell you something I know what you're thinking
her name is Rio and she dances on the sand · just like that river twists across a dusty land · and when she shines she really shows you all she can · oh rio rio dance across the rio grande
her name is Rio she don't need to understand · I might find her if I'm looking like I can · oh Rio Rio hear them shout across the land · from mountains in the north down to the rio grande
MY OWN WAY
I saw you at the airace yesterday · april showers get out of my way · fear of flying no not me · I'm never bothered what you say · someone's kid just lives for today · it ain't your problem anyway
'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way
no. 1 · public figure what a pain · just puts another rattle in your brain · take another green but it's not the same · now you're on the sandlane everyday · dancing with the bulls in any old way · running like a fox to keep up with me
'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way
I'm on 45th between 6th & broadway · 7UP between 6th & broadway
'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · 'cos I've got my own way · I can find my own way · 'cos I've got my own way
LONELY IN YOUR NIGHTMARE
even on the darkest night when empty promise means empty hand · and soldiers coming home like shadows turning red · and when the lights of hope are fading quickly then look to me · I'll be your homing angel I'll be in your head
because you're lonely in your nightmare let me in · and there's heat beneath your winter let me in
I see the delta traces living lonely out on the limb · and a passing glimmer warm beneath your skin ·
please tread gently on the ground when all around you earth turns to fire · only get a second chance when danger's on the wind
because you're lonely in your nightmare let me in · because there's heat beneath your winter let me in
must be lucky weather when you find the kind of wind that you need · come on show me all the light and shade that made your name · I know you've got it in your head I've seen that look before · you've built your refuge turns you captive all the same
because you're lonely in your nightmare let me in · and it's barren in your garden let me in · because there's heat beneath your winter let me in
because you're so lonely in your nightmare let me in · and it's cold out on your stone range let me in · because there's heat beneath your winter let me in
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
darken the city night is a wire · steam in the subway earth is afire · do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do · woman you want me give me a sign · and catch my breathing even closer behind · do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
in touch with the ground · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · smell like I sound I'm lost in a crowd · and I'm hungry like the wolf · straddle the line in discord and rhyme · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · mouth is alive with juices like wine · and I'm hungry like the wolf
stalked in the forest too close to hide · I'll be upon you by the moonlight side · do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do · high blood drumming on your skin it's so tight · you feel my heat I'm just a moment behind · do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
in touch with the ground · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · scent and a sound I'm lost and I'm found · and I'm hungry like the wolf · strut on a line it's discord and rhyme · I howl and I whine I'm after you · mouth is alive all running inside · and I'm hungry like the wolf
hungry like the wolf · hungry like the wolf · hungry like the wolf
burning the ground I break from the crowd · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · I smell like I sound I'm lost and I'm found · and I'm hungry like the wolf · strut on a line it's discord and rhyme · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · mouth is alive with juices like wine · and I'm hungry like the wolf
burning the ground I break from the crowd · I'm on the hunt I'm after you · scent and a sound I'm lost and I'm found · and I'm hungry like the wolf · strut on a line it's discord and rhyme · I howl and I whine I'm after you · mouth is alive all running inside · and I'm hungry like the wolf
HOLD BACK THE RAIN
we're miles away from nowhere · and the wind doesn't have a name · so call it what you want to call it · still blows down the lane
people tell me I haven't changed at all · but I don't feel the same · and I bet you've had that feeling too · you just can't laugh all the time
and if the fires burn out there's only fire to blame · hold back the rain · no time for worry 'cause we're on the roam again · hold back the rain · the clouds all scatter and we ride the outside lane · hold back the rain · not on your own so help me please hold back the rain
so what if the words ain't rhyming · did you think that it's just a game · probably didn't even say that right · and I really don't give a damn · okay go off and wander · I'm guilty just the same · sometimes you're needed badly · so please come back again
and if the fires burn out there's only fire to blame · hold back the rain · no time for worry 'cause we're on the roam again · hold back the rain · the clouds all scatter and we ride the outside lane · hold back the rain · not on your own so help me please hold back the rain
NEW RELIGION
I've been now sauntering out and down a path sometime · come on it takes me nowhere which I knew · faces everywhere pulling grins and signs and things · telling me not there man it's no go
          don't go there boy
I need a reason · I can't think without one now · too much learning got to show · call it treason · maybe catch her don't know how · too many things too much to know
I'll bring my timing in seagulls gather on the wind · lady screaming lady leave me out · 'cause sometimes people stare · sitting down electric chair · and steaming crowds they gather and they shout
take another chance boy carry the fight you can take him if you're fast
           don't know why this evil bothers me
didn't I say if you're holdin' on you'd be laughing at the last
          so why is he trying to follow me?
I get along fine with them friends of mine but you have to make a choice
          how many reasons do they need?
you're singing out of tune but the beat's in time and it's us who make the noise
          I might just believe this time
I'm talking for free · I can't stop myself it's a new religion oh · I've something to see · I can't help myself it's a new religion
okay my reasoning might be clouded by the sun · but someone sees the departmental lie · you know this peacetime jabbing fist in stabbing knife · only get one look before you die
take another chance boy carry the fight you can take him if you're fast
           don't know why this evil bothers me
didn't I say if you're holdin' on you'd be laughing at the last
          so why is he trying to follow me?
I get along fine with them friends of mine but you have to make a choice
          how many reasons do they need?
you're singing out of tune but the beat's in time and it's us who make the noise
          I might just believe this time
I'm talking for free · I can't stop myself it's a new religion oh · I've something to see · I can't help myself it's a new religion
gotta take pay for the saints 'n' sinners in regulation hats 'n' scarves 'n' things · walking in formation down the lane they carry their cross make a church bell ring · army majors pull a mean cool truth there lying in a swimming pool · searching for the undeniable truth · that a man is just a fool
take another chance boy carry the fight you can take him if you're fast
           don't know why this evil bothers me
didn't I say if you're holdin' on you'd be laughing at the last
          so why is he trying to bother me?
I get along fine with them friends of mine but you have to make a choice
          how many reasons do they need?
you're singing out of tune but the beat's in time and it's us who make the noise
          I might just believe this time
I'm talking for free · I can't stop myself it's a new religion oh · I've something to see · I can't help myself it's a new religion yeah · I'm talking for free · I can't stop myself it's a new religion oh · I've something to see · I can't help myself it's a new religion
LAST CHANCE ON THE STAIRWAY
I don't remember quite how I met you wasn't long ago · just get a picture of sun in your eyes · the waves in your hair · maybe it's something said in a movie · or you could've said last night · just took me out on a limb · and I don't really know what I'm doing here
and sometimes I'm caught in a landslide · my beat's so in time · can you look at me · I'm out of reach I'll talk if it feels right · I've had my last chance on the stairway
funny it's just like a scene out of voltaire twisting out of sight · 'cause when all the curtains are pulled back · we'll turn and see the circles we traced · ain't no game when you're playing with fire · it doesn't seem right that we fight so the party runs on all night
and sometimes I'm caught in a landslide · my beat's so in time · can you look at me · I'm out of reach I'll talk if it feels right · so nervous to say · tell me can't you see · if you want I'll fall out forever · I can't say no more · baby dance with me · and please don't say leave till later · I've had my last chance on the stairway
wonder why what makes me rise so high · maybe it's something they put in your perfume or the look in your eyes · it could be the atmosphere sinking · I don't know what you're thinking · I don't even know what you're drinking · but it keeps this heaven alive
and sometimes I'm caught in a landslide · my beat's so in time · can you look at me · I'm out of reach I'll talk if it feels right · so nervous to say · tell me can't you see · if you want I'll fall out forever · I can't say no more · baby dance with me · and please don't say leave till later · I've had my last chance on the stairway
SAVE A PRAYER
you saw me standing by the wall corner of a main street · and the lights are flashing on your window sill · all alone ain't much fun so you're looking for the thrill · and you know just what it takes and where to go
don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after · no don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after
feel the breeze deep on the inside look down into the well · if you can you'll see the world in all his fire · take a chance like all dreamers can't find another way · you don't have to dream it all just live a day
don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after · no don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after
pretty looking road I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin · don't ask me why I'll keep my promise I'll melt the ice · and you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance · but fear is in your soul · some people call it a one night stand but we can call it paradise
don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after · no don't say a prayer for me now · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after · save it 'til the morning after
save a prayer 'til the morning after · save a prayer 'til the morning after · save a prayer 'til the morning after · save a prayer 'til the morning after
THE CHAUFFEUR
out on the tar plains · the glides are moving · all looking for a new place to drive · you sit beside me · so newly charming · sweating dewdrops glisten freshing your side
and the sun drips down bedding heavy behind · the front of your dress all shadowy lined · and the droning engine throbs in time with your beating heart
way down the lane away · living for another day · the aphids swarm up in the drifting haze · swim seagull in the sky · towards that hollow western isle · my envied lady holds you fast in her gaze
and the sun drips down bedding heavy behind · the front of your dress all shadowy lined · and the droning engine throbs in time with your beating heart · and the sun drips down bedding heavy behind · the front of your dress all shadowy lined · and the droning engine throbs in time with your beating heart
sing blue silver
and watching lovers part · I feel you smiling · what glass splinters lie so deep in your mind · to tear out from your eyes · with a word to stiffen brooding lies · and I'll only watch you leave me further behind
and the sun drips down bedding heavy behind · the front of your dress all shadowy lined · and the droning engine throbs in time with your beating heart · and the sun drips down bedding heavy behind · the front of your dress all shadowy lined · and the droning engine throbs in time with your beating heart
sing blue silver · sing sing blue silver
LIKE AN ANGEL
things that you used to say now take on different meanings you realize · can't be to careful about the lines
come on you know you're not so young you cannot hide behind disguise · listen to your own desire
eyes like an angel · so wise don't lie · you never felt like this before · fly like an angel · so high this time · you send your senses streaming free
and places you used to go when you were young look different in the dark · don't you worry it's ok
and maybe I can help you find your way tonight I think you will agree · summer reason's run away
eyes like an angel · so wise don't lie · you never felt like this before · fly like an angel · so high this time · you've got your senses streaming free
oh I hear your heart it's beating even faster now than mine · now you know just what I mean
so take your place among those twilight gleaming rivers that you read · give me reasons to believe
eyes like an angel · so wise don't lie · you'll never feel like this again · fly like an angel · so high this time · you send my senses streaming free