A FOLK THING (dedicated to Mohamed Bouazizi)
I hope you can see what you've done, it was madness but it paid.
I'm so glad to see that your pain, born from despair, was not vain.
Now we all know that you never had any freedom at all, any freedom.
I know they can see what they've done, I wish them nightmares 'til they die.
It was too much for you boy, but the whole world reacted.
Now we all know that you never had any freedom at all,
We all see the people are one, and no tyrant will last
Tyrants can fall if you stand as one.
Now we all see the people are one, and no tyrant will last,
Tyrants can fall if you stand, tyrants can end in disgrace, at last...
Maybe a new era is here
waiting for us to end the fear
when the soldiers will understand
the power is in our hands...
A NEW WISH
If I could change a thing about my life,
It would deal with the time I made you cry
I would do anything to change my life,
Going back knowing how and when and why.
A new wish for tomorrow,
coming from your heart to help you,
coming from your soul to save you.
A new wish for tomorrow, a new wish for tomorrow.
coming from your heart to help you,
coming from your soul to save you.
Don't try to escape, don't try to hide...
If I could change a thing about my life,
It would deal with the time I made you cry
a new wish for tomorrow, a new wish for tomorrow
coming from your heart to help you, coming from your soul.
Don't try to escape, don't try to hide
Don't try to escape, don't even try to hide
Don't try to escape, don't try to hide
Don't try to escape, don't even try to hide...
If you could change a thing, what would it be ?
ANOTHER DREAM
I saw you in my dream, you looked so fine and real
will you soon reappear ?
I could feel your friendship, I could feel affection
maybe some kind of love...
We were linked together like brother and sister
as we shared everything.
As I woke up alone with a tear in my eye
I felt naked and cold.
I still could feel your skin
I still could hear your laughing
but you were gone for good...
Another dream, another life is what I need.
Another dream, another life you let me feel...
I don't wanna believe my mind has been creating you
I know you're somewhere around
and I will look for you anywhere...
I saw you in my dream, you looked so fine and real
will you soon reappear ?
Another dream, another life is what I need
Another dream, another life you let me feel...
Another dream, another life is what I need
Another dream, another life you let me feel...
I don't wanna believe my mind has been creating you
I know you're somewhere around
and I will look for you
and I will... everywhere !
BE FAIR
If I do the right thing at the right time, I will get a reward for it.
If I do a wrong thing anytime I will sure have to pay the bill.
Sooner or later, whatever happens, you will discover
that no one can build anything solid over a lie, don't ask me why...
If you have any plan listen to me and keep that in your mind
Sooner or later, whatever happens, you will discover
that the only way to hide a lie is a bigger lie.
No one can build anything solid over a lie, don't ask me why...
Be fair and you will be satisfied about your life !
DUST
Hey, are you ready now ? Have you answered all the questions yet ?
Are you going to clear away all the shadows hidden in your head ?
Are you gonna let yourself be covered of all the dust falling from your past ?
Open your window, and let the sun unveil your soul.
it's by moving that you will sweep all the spider webs
and all the dusty thoughts, coming out to the... Light !
Are you gonna let yourself be covered of all the dust falling from your past ?
It won't be long until you feel you've been wasting your time...
It won't be long until you feel you are back to life.
'til you see you're not alone, until you smile to me.
GUITAR PLAYER
You remember of October 1981
Guitar Player had their cover about Duane Allman.
You were just a teenager trying to bend the strings,
you were beginning what would be the story of your life.
You remember of November 1982
after one year of Johnny Winter, Angus and Hunter,
Randy came along, angel-like wizard of Ozz-fests
writing a chapter of what would be the diary of your life.
Six strings in your hands to find who you are: Someone who feels...
You can't forget your brand new guitar of July 84,
jumping Eddie was in the spotlight teaching you some more.
You learned to play his tunes by heart, believing in yourself,
but the cover of May 85 set new rules from Sweden !
Six strings in your hands to find who you are: Someone who feels...
87 March and June could have led you to Jazz,
it maybe true one day, but now you're a Rock musician.
Look at September 89 to understand your roots,
with many more from England maybe to get your own cover...
Six strings in your hands to find who you are...
Six strings in your hands to find who you are: Someone who feels...
JIMI WAS HERE (not supposed to be an instrumental... ;-)
I do believe
angels are real
as souls they live
Jimi was here...
LATER THAT NIGHT
Until now all what I create make me feel that I can't touch you.
Until now all what I offer let me see that I can't reach you.
Until now all what I offer let me see that I can't reach you.
Most of the people seem to be empty inside
We give them our hearts, they keep on passing by...
Until now all what I create make me feel alone in the dark
Until now all what I offer let me see that I can't change you
Most of the people seem to be empty inside
We give them our hearts, they keep on passing by
Tell me you people all have a beating heart inside
I give you my soul, please don't stay deaf and blind
I always stay late to feel, the moment that is gone
'cause I hope later that night... I could meet someone.
Every time I stay awake, in the still of the night
is because I think maybe, that night is the good one...
is because I think maybe, that night is the good one...
LEFT OUTSIDE
Walking in the streets of all the cities I know
by day or by night with or without neon lights
I always find there people who shouldn't be
sleeping on the ground or begging for a cent
I'd like to be proud of my parisian way of life
but when it gets cold I wouldn't be left outside...
Can we spend so much to enlighten a bridge
and let a poor wretch live and die under it ?
You politicians, you don't deserve your place !
you don't have the will to get rid of the mess...
Can we spend so much to enlighten a bridge
and let a poor wretch live and die under it ?
LIFE IS NOW
Life is now... or never.
no tomorrow.
Life is nice,
as clear as ice.
Life is not forever
no time to waste...
LONELY LIFE
I'd rather stay alone and live my life... away from you.
What does it bring to share my time with you if I feel a waste as always ?
What would it mean when we are together if what I expect is to take a break ?
don't mean to hurt you....
I tried to live according to the rules that everyone seem to approve.
All I remember from these "normal" days is a noisy waste and a feel of stress.
I cherish my loneliness as a muse who cares for my peace of mind
I cherish my loneliness as a muse who cares for me
I'd rather stay alone and live my life...
Willing to share I sadly realize that nobody feels all my joy or pain.
'cause I know how to reach Heaven or Hell and it feeds my mind so I feel no need.
Could you give me more ?
I cherish my loneliness as a muse who cares for my peace of mind
I cherish my loneliness as a muse who cares for me
Could you give me more ?
I'd rather stay away from you and live alone...
I'd rather stay away from you and live alone...
I'd rather stay away from you and live alone...
PICTURE THE FUTURE
Do not give up, now you're so far
who told you it would be easy ?
As long as you have the energy
could you let another do it in your place ?
You can make it, it's not too late
and you can ask a little help from your friends...
Can you picture the future ?
Do you know what tomorrow's made of ?
Can you picture the future ?
Did you know we would be together ? be together...
You never know what comes after
that's the funny thing in our lives !
Do you expect all the stuff that you get
when you go outside for a walk ?
What you've always been looking for
is standing at the next corner...
Can you picture the future ?
Do you know what tomorrow's made of ?
Can you picture the future ?
Did you know we would be together ?
Can you picture the future ?
Do you know what tomorrow's made of ?
Can you picture the future ?
Did you know we would be together ? be together...
PURE
I'm a stone in the flood, letting me roll
I'm a leaf in a fall wind
I'm a cloud in the sky, letting me fly as far as it goes...
I don't pretend to rule the world.
I'm a tear in the rain, no one can see
I'm a wish, a secret thought
a whisper in a storm, just a human in the multitude...
But I expect to be the one who will be listened to
before the disaster knocks on our door when all is over.
I don't waste, I don't soil, do we need oil ?
I don't buy what I don't need
I'd like to feel the same about us all, you can save your soul...
Yes I expect to be the one who will be listened to
Don't wanna feel the day I die I took part to the mess
Do you want to carry that guilt, be on the list, feel unworthy, please listen to me !
Yes I expect to be the one who will be listened to
Don't wanna feel the day I die I took part to the mess
Yes I expect to be the one who will be listened to
Don't wanna feel the day I die I took part to the mess
Tell me you want it too !
I'm not perfect but it's easy to get, yeah, we could be ready to change our ways, our evil ways.
I'm no prophet but it's easy to get, yeah, we could be ready to change our ways, our evil ways.
RAISE YOUR FIST
If I can run if I can jump or swim
I can use my eyes and my ears
to be aware and able to see
what is going wrong
You cannot keep on doing what you do
when all the world is watching you
the time has come to let the people live
What if you raised your fist and let'em know
That you won't ever let'em win a game
That deals with Human Rights and Dignity
I live in a country where I am free
But how do I have to behave
When I know that others are in jail
for having raised their voices ?
You cannot ignore what is goin' on
What they have to endure and go thru
The world is made of what you're fighting for...
What if you raised your fist and let'em know
That you won't ever let'em win a game
That deals with Human Rights and Dignity
What if you raised your fist and let'em know
That you won't ever let'em win a game
That deals with Human Rights and Dignity
Dignity, respect, Human Rights ain't a game.
THE BRIDGE
All over the world people are drawing
roads of the future, whatever may come.
Over a river they build up a bridge
to link the countries and the differences.
We were supposed to be creating
we were supposed to be friends
we were the pillars of a new bridge
but you thought you could hold it... alone.
But whatever you try, there's always a fool
to make it fall down without telling why.
Don't try to fix it, you will waste your time
walk along the road and build a new one !
We were the pillars of a new bridge
but you thought you could hold it...
It fell into pieces
there was nothing to do
but watch it on the ground
and now you're all alone...
THE GAME
It's just a matter of time, no time to waste, no time to lose, no time to fool yourself.
It's just a matter of faith, don't lose your mind, nor your rhythm, no way you let it end.
The only way to deal with it, the only way to last
The only way, is to take it, as a game and, take your chance.
You don't need external help , no need to hope , no need to pray , it's only in your hands.
It's just a matter of faith, don't lose your mind, nor your rhythm, no way you let it end.
You have to play 'til the end, your turn will come,
your sun will shine and you will see it was all worth it.
The only way to deal with it, the only way to last
The only way, is to hold the line.
The only way to deal with it, the only way to last
The only way, is to take it, as a game and, take your chance.
It's just a matter of time, you have to hold yourself
But when the wait is over, you can read an open book
It's just a matter of time, you have to hold yourself
But when the wait is over, you can read an open book
read it 'til the end, an open book, to see, life ain't nothing but... a game.
THE WIND BLOWS
You're now in trouble, what will you become ?
Whatever may come...
No one can avoid the change of seasons
No one can escape a change of landscape
Whatever may go...
As the branch breaks, the bird's wing spreads
You feel a danger, don't have no fear
It will only draw the best from you
Let the troubles come...
When the wind blows anything goes
As the branch breaks, the bird's wing spreads
When the wind blows anything goes
As the branch breaks, the bird's wing spreads
No one can avoid the change of seasons
No one can escape a change of landscape
So it's time to leave them now...
When the wind blows anything goes
As the branch breaks, the bird's wing spreads
When the wind blows anything goes
As the branch breaks, the bird's wing spreads
Have no regret about what you leave, I'll take care of it
Have no regret about what you leave now, I'll take care of it all
Have no regret about what you leave, I'll take care of it
Have no regret about what you leave now, I'll take care of it all
Have no regret about what you leave now, I'll take care of it for you...
TOKYO DREAM
If your life ain't so sweet, if your nights don't bring no dreams
If the taste of your days gets bitter, if only memories seem better
You will have to replace the pieces, you will have to feed your mind again...
Take a train, a boat or a plane, you can surprise your brain,
take a train, a boat or a plane !
Take a train, a boat or a plane, and go as far as you can go...
When it's time for a change, don't give yourself any limit.
When you're ready to go away, far away, a new life is smiling like a child...
Take a train, a boat or a plane,
you can surprise your brain, take a train, a boat or a plane !
Take a train, a boat or a plane,
Don't disappoint yourself, take a train, a boat or a plane !
Take a train, a boat or a plane,
you must excite your mind, take a train, a boat or a plane !
Tokyo is waiting for you...
On the shores of the unknown I see. Someone is waiting for the sun to rise again.
High above my head I can see a silent plane cruising across a sea of dreams.
Very soon my dear, nothing will hold me here and we'll be free to share the taste of new delights.
UNCONCIOUSLY
Now you can be proud of you,
'cause you did your "job"
and that's what they expected.
They need people like you
once brain-washed they can use you,
a big word like Freedom
is all you should know...
They showed you the enemy
you needed unconciously
to keep your identity
puzzle of arrogance,
ignorance and pride.
Now tell me what to say to that child ?
an harmless orphan girl who still smiles...
Now the "business" vultures
will get what you'll never see
back in your beloved country
back in front of your TV...
Now tell me what to say to that child ?
an armless orphan girl who still smiles...
Now tell me what to say to that child ?
about the bomb that fell on her street...
WITNESS
Last night I woke up to the sound of nature as I heard the black bird sing.
Saying a prayer to the sky, Oh Lord I heard your voice, though I was aslept and so blind...
(will you forgive me ?)
I felt its strength, I felt that love, I understood (it was a gift).
I don't know if I deserve it, what a black bird sings at night, message from above.
All I know is that I will thank Lord to send me at night a witness for all my dreams.
You know that he's here every night when you sleep, to tell you the same old story
(the story of life) Opened eyes to the truth that life gives you what you deserve,
I try hard to become like him (grateful to the gift).
I felt its strength, I felt that love, I understood (it was a gift).
I don't know if I deserve it, what a black bird sings at night, message from above.
All I know is that I will thank Lord to send me at night a witness for all my dreams.
Because no one ever deserved, ever deserved, ever deserved life and love on earth !
When you get a reward for all your pains, when you had to pay for all your sins,
when I found love in my hopeless world, when the Lord sent me a witness for that gift...
I don't know if I deserve it, what a black bird sings at night, message from above...
WORRY NO MORE
After all these years wondering, after all these tears,
you can now be sure that your place is here.
After all these doubts 'bout your ways,
you can now be cool and don't worry no more,
'cause we heard your thoughts, and we all feel the same.
After all these fears for your life, after all this pain,
you can now be cool and don't worry no more,
'cause we heard your voice, and we all feel the same.
All the time you spent day-dreaming is not lost for all...
it's the raw material that we need the most,
so don't worry no more,
don't worry no more !