Looking Glass

 Like a Ship that sails through the looking glass

Or Books that open into the past

We wander through from life to death

We spend the money till nothing left

Children running through the wild

Doors are bolted while windows barred

Freedom arrives but at a price

Have you enough? "then throw the dice"

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Choose every day which path to take

The hungry heart or the perfect steak

Getting old while you stay young

Seems your path has only just begun

Bite your lip or swallow the truth

Do it now while in your youth

For you will find its too late one day

and all your offspring will have a say

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Young or old, rich or poor

Fight the fight again once more

Be the one who steers the boat

The captain of courage who keeps it afloat

Were heading upwards toward the Sun

Its time to join in the pilgrims fun

You know you have been there before

But this time your rowing away from the shore

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Your government may plan and scheme

They are out to ruin all your dreams

Are you scared? and do you not care

Then bide your time at life's fun fair

Laugh out loud and have that fun

In a world where its banned for everyone

Yeah laugh out loud and have your fun

This party for us has just begun

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Life is for living and dying at best

The generation game no less

I really wish we could keep score

On all the evil at my door

This song is meant to make you think

This song will make you turn to drink

Another round barman the regulars shout

Before the lefties turn us out

Like it or not those days are gone

So buckle up and soldier on

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Believe in Alice and the looking glass

For all weird things will come to pass

Doo wop love

 Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo 

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Oh Nicki Your Love came at a time

Just as my song had started to rhyme

every time I have a thought of you

I sing Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Wo oh wo oh Your my hero

Your love hit me like cupids arrow

You made an old heartache drift away

So now I Doo wop a diddy diddy every day

You took my life and turned it around

Turning my frown upside down

Now I have an extra wide smile

Singing Doo wop a diddy diddy every mile

This love we share is ours to keep

So glad we took this lovers leap

Nicki my heart will always be yours

Doo wop a diddy diddy always on tours

Forget the past and the blues 

While captured by our lovers rules

Doo wop a diddy diddy always yours

Out in the country, drivin the car

staying local or travelling far

We sing our songs while going real fast

Then slow down so the best songs last

We go Doo wop a diddy diddy doo wop a doo

Just us together yeah just Me and You

We Sing Do wop a diddy diddy Doo wop a doo

Along with the Magpies we salute to

We will continue to ride our gravy train

And Doo wop a diddy diddy over again

We will stay together until the end of time

Doo wop a diddy diddy one more time

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo 

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Oh Nicki Your Love came at a time

Just as my song had started to rhyme

Doo wop a diddy diddy do wop a doo

Doo wop a diddy diddy just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Just us two together yeah just us two

Reflections

 My soul suddenly turned inside out

When I recognized You "There was no doubt"

My life flashed before my eyes

As I remembered You and our last goodbye

Your Face and smile familiar to me

Your hair now silver " Beautiful to Me"

Feelings have mellowed over the years

I react with a smile and then with a tear

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

I knew I loved you way back then

We were young and innocent school day friends

Keeping us secret You arranged blind dates

I told my mother we were just mates

I could only arrange a meet from distance

You became a purpose of my existence

I recalled our meetings at the park

Where cupids arrow would hit its mark

The tip was sharp and missed you completely

Instead it rebounded and surely hit me

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

My passion for you grew so much stronger

And over long months i would wonder

If you would think of me as so much more

Not just the neighbor living next door

Remembering those long summer days

The afternoon glow and evening haze

Surfing the waves at Miami beach

You riding that board in sizzling heat

When fun in the sun came to an end

I waved you goodbye and so long friend

Realizing our hearts were not as one

The time of our lives surely are done

Too much water under the bridge

Too much of a breeze over the ridge

We are so much older now

No turning of tide or time somehow

So asking if this was surely a sign

I would have to say No it seems such a crime

Trying to catch up or taking steps back

Is not for me and going off track

You have nothing to gain after so much time

Our lives have been lived " You were out of my mind"

Now standing on the beach where we once stood

Not wishing or hoping as its not good

The moment that you noticed Me

Your face and smile set my heart free

We are so much older now

Can not engage no way anyhow

Wishing and hoping to re-ignite

Its too late now to lighten my life

We could  arrange a meet from distance

To become a purpose of our existence

See You later if you stick around

Its nice to see you back in this town

Guess again

 Asking Me why I'm calling you out

The reason  and what its all about

Well Mister You can do no wrong

Seems obvious so I wrote a song

Can You cast your mind back Jack?

to just last week when you were in your shack

Give it a shot try the answer I seek

Not long ago "Its only been a week"

Can you remember the day or even the time

"It wont cost you " Just give me a sign

Its something physical that's causing pain

Guess if you want then guess again

I could give you a clue if your struggling

Alarm bells by now may be ringing

On my way home from work I spotted your car

Outside the local Buffalo Bar

I pulled over and thought I just might

Invite myself in for a coke or sprite

I parked up the car and lo and behold

What did I witness about to unfold

It was something physical that caused me pain

"Guess if you want" then guess again

Can You cast your mind back a little Jack?

to just last week when you were in the sack

Give it a shot try the answer I seek

Not long ago "Its only been a week"

You came out of the bar and I ducked down

You were with my Gal like she were new in town

Let me remind you of how it looked

When you stepped outside onto the sidewalk

I sat still and could not believe

You would steal my girl "You small town thief!

Are you getting the picture now urgh Jack?

Is your memory jogged? Are you getting it back?

Its something physical that's causing pain

Guess if you want then guess again

I could give you a clue if your struggling

Alarm bells by now may be ringing

I followed your Car until you came to a stop

To your holiday home "A Beauty Spot"

It didn't take long for you take her inside

Did she love the sex"? Did you enjoy the ride?

I will let you in to a little secret

My honey cried and will always regret

When I asked her where she had been that day

She could not lie and told me anyway

So I'm gonna ask you one last time

You can come clean and I'll forget it this time

But if you choose not to guess again

I'm calling you out as you aint my friend

We can go outside and settle this

A handshake promise or My Fist

I don't really care how this predicament goes

You can buy me a drink or some heavy blows

So I'm gonna ask you one last time

You can come clean and I'll forget it this time

But if you choose not to guess it again

I'm calling you out as you aint my friend

Yeah calling you out so Guess again

Calling You out so guess again 

calling you out so guess again

Tides of Thunder & Lightning

 Deep blue thunder, bright white lightning,

Sisters by my side, always uniting.


On the edge of chaos, where the storms collide,
We danced through the dark, never had to hide.
Sisters bond is stronger than a brothers call to arms,
Fussing and fighting just showed our charms.
But underneath the heartache, love ran deep,
In the silence of nights, secrets we’d keep.


Oh, deep blue thunder, call to my soul,
Bright white lightning, you made me whole.
We were warriors in the night, no need for a fight,
Sisters, our bond is the beacon of light.


She was my rock, my fortress, my guide,
In a world so loud, she was my quiet side.
Held my hand through the storms, never let me break,
In life's raging ocean, it was love we’d make.
From whispers to laughter, we shared every sigh,
With her by my side, we could always fly high.


Oh, deep blue thunder, call to my soul,
Bright white lightning, you made me whole.
We were warriors in the night, no need for a fight,
Sisters, our bond is the beacon of light.


Now she’s the tide that swims to the shore,
The sun that shines through my window door.
The wind that brushes past with memories near,
I miss her now, she’s not here anymore.
She was the echo of laughter in my heart's embrace,
A rhythm that dances in every empty space.


We were lost in the moments, time slipping away,
Every glance, every smile, just brightened our day.
Together we conquered, with dreams so bold,
In the tales of our youth, like stories told.
Through deep blue thunder, with bright white light,
We soared on the wings of each magical night.


Oh, deep blue thunder, call to my soul,
Bright white lightning, you made me whole.
We were warriors in the night, no need for a fight,
Sisters, our bond is the beacon of light.


So when I feel lonely, I’ll look to the sky,
For deep blue thunder, the bright white high.
She lives in my heart, where love never fades,
In the dance of the tides, our bond serenades.
With every wave crashing, every tide that pulls,
I’ll cherish her spirit, forever it rules.

Rock n Roll Code

 Little pink houses for you and me. 

Johnny Cougar land of the free.

Squeeze up The Junction and Thunder road

Try and decipher my rock n Roll code

45's that make me still feel young

Ever since the 50s when Rock begun

55 was magic and special for Me

As I was born before a Juke Box jury

Push your coin into the slot

What shall we play "Their seems a lot"

So which number shall I choose

Maybe Ray singing born to lose

Little pink houses for you and me. 

Johnny Cougar land of the free.

Squeeze up The Junction and Thunder road

Try and decipher my rock n Roll code

The Everly's Great Harmonies

Little Richard with Tutti Frutti

In 55 so many greats

pledging my love to Johnny Ace

Johnny be good I here you say

Maybelline maybe going your way

Take a look to see what's under the Hood

Chuck is playing Johnny B. Good

Little pink houses for you and me. 

Johnny Cougar land of the free.

Squeeze up The Junction and Thunder road

Try and decipher my rock n Roll code

Elvis sang that's alright

A big hunk of love and just one night

Bill Hailey rocked us around the clock

Connie Francis the queen of the frock

Some may ask "How the hell?

I remember the tunes and words so well

I have just one thing to say

The radio was on every single day

Little pink houses for you and me. 

Johnny Cougar land of the free.

Squeeze up The Junction and Thunder road

Try and decipher my rock n Roll code

I could go on and on and on

Take request for all your songs

I could recite every single line

Of every song of all time

Little pink houses for you and me. 

Johnny Cougar land of the free.

Squeeze up The Junction and Thunder road

Try and decipher my rock n Roll code

Doo wop star

 Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

 Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

Arh raha raha rah do doowop do wah ha wo wo wo wo 

Oh pretty baby let me hold you tonight

Oh Pretty baby the time seems right

Lets get together under Moonlight

The stars above shining oh so bright

Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

I cant imagine being without you

Your my sunrise yeah my morning dew

I have waited oh so long

 to hold you close while singing this song

Arh raha raha rah do doowop do wah ha wo wo wo wo 

Arh raha raha rah do doowop do wah ha wo wo wo wo 

Oh Jacqueline We cant go wrong

Be with me with a love so strong

Do wop do wop You stole my heart

Don't ever say we will ever part

If you release your heart to me

I will cross oceans and seven seas

 kissing sweet lips while holding you tight

I want to stay and love you tonight

Let us get together under moonlight

The stars are shining and oh so bright

Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

 Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

Please don't slip right through my hands

Like sweet grains of  shifting sand

I will forever be your loving man

I'll throw my heart "Catch it if you can"

Do wop ba do wop ba do wop do wah

Count myself lucky as you are a star

Do wop ba do wop ba do wop do wah

Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

 Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

Oh pretty baby let me hold you tonight

Oh Pretty baby it seems the time is right

Lets get together below the moonlight

The stars are shining and oh so bright

Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

 Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

Oh pretty baby let me hold you tonight

Oh Pretty baby it seems to be right

Let us get together under Moonlight

The stars are shining  oh so bright

Oh oh a wahoooo do wop do wop do diddy do wah

 I cant imagine being without you

Your my sunrise yeah my morning dew

I have waited oh so long

 to hold you baby while singing this song

Arh raha raha rah do doowop do wah ha wo wo wo wo 

Oh Jacqueline We cant go wrong

I know our love is oh so strong

Do wop do wop You stole my heart

Don't ever say we will ever part

Do wop do wop yeah You stole my heart

Stay with me baby We cant go wrong

Oh Jacqueline come sing our song

Do wop do wop You stole my heart

Don't ever say we will ever part

Don't ever say we will ever part

Do wop do wop You stole my heart

Do wop do wop do wop doo wah

Do wop do wop doo wop do wah arh arh

Tallest of Tale

 The locals have a story they say

The Strangest thing did happen one day

I was glued to my seat while they told the tale

Of four weird ladies and the vessel they sailed

The Boat was dark and varnished black

No Mariner. crew aboard in fact

Upon the deck so tall with splendour

Four ladies in search of adventure

Luckily the sea was calm

Not like them to chance there arm

To set sail before a storm

A blue sky day would be the norm

The locals have a story they say

The Strangest thing did happen one day

I was glued to my seat while they told the tale

Of four weird ladies and the vessel they sailed

With the clear sky and lovely weather

They seemed to move as one together

Above there heads were large umbrellas

Certainly not local dwellers

Hats sat perched upon those heads

The dockers began to feel a dread

The woman held a long brass chain

It went around and round again

The locals have a story they say

The Strangest thing did happen one day

I was glued to my seat while they told the tale

Of four weird ladies and the vessel they sailed

It seemed to steer the vintage boat

It kept the helm straight and afloat

Where they came from no one knows

They spoke the tongue of an Alien code

Their skin an ashen shade of grey

The moon darkened and faded away

The Alien woman spoke as one

The port master fetched his gun

The locals have a story they say

The Strangest thing did happen one day

I was glued to my seat while they told the tale

Of four weird ladies and the vessel they sailed

All seemed to gasp as they came ashore

Very strange and that's for sure

They reached out a hand not to behold

but to offer all a chest of gold

This left the locals with grins so wide

The boat left rocking on the tide

And so it was the story goes

Where they went for no one knows

The locals have a story they say

The Strangest thing did happen one day

I was glued to my seat while they told the tale

Of four weird ladies and the vessel they sailed

The towns folk spent there share of gold

And to this day will still grow old

These tales are true and some might say

They may even return another day

But don't bank on it or even bet

For my hairs turned grey and My ears are wet. 

But don't bank on it or even bet

For my hairs turned grey and My ears are wet

Knight And The Queen

 A heavenly star came into view

I took my place and waited for you

The Moon was shining over the lake

The Gentle petal of a Rose Escapes

Two hearts beating in rhythm as one

Blue blood runs through my veins and bone

You are My Hero" Not Royal but true

So trust me Knight as I trust in You

Our Love that words could never tell

Beguiled under a witches spell

Our true love destined to fail

We must part and sever this tale

We have shared love but still feel lost

If caught tonight "A bitter cost"

So tonight while the stars surround

Hush my love " Don't make a sound"

 

"As tomorrow I'll be crowned the Queen

And on oath I have never been

In love with no one but My King

A lie but better than cause a scene"

Our Love that words could never tell

Beguiled under a witches spell

Our true love destined to fail

We must part and sever this tale

The life we wanted now not to be

But Your My knight so protect me

My Duty bound is sworn on oath

 The magic imagined may help us both

I will to the people be loyal and true

"My heart My Knight belongs to You"

You are My Hero" Not Royal but true

So trust me Knight as I trust in You

Make tonight not one of sorrow

But one to remember for all Tomorrows

Make tonight our last bequest

A final kiss no more no less

I will to the people be loyal and true

"My heart My Knight belongs to You"

We have shared love but still feel lost

If caught tonight "A bitter cost"

Our Love that words could never tell

Beguiled under a witches spell

Our true love destined to fail

We must part and sever this tale

So tonight while stars that surround

Hush my love " Don't make a sound"

 

As tomorrow I will be crowned Queen

And on oath I have never been

In love with no one but My King

A lie but better than to cause a scene

The life we wanted now not to be

But Your My knight so protect me

My Duty bound is sworn on oath

But The magic imagined may help us both

Our Love that words could never tell

Beguiled under a witches spell

Our true love destined to fail

We must part and sever this tale

Make tonight not one of sorrow

But one to remember for all Tomorrows

Make tonight our last bequest

A final kiss no more no less

I will to the people be loyal and true

"My heart My Knight belongs to You"

Memories that set Me free

 I don't need no I tunes

 Songs are in my head

 don't require an I pad

 got my records instead

Music has always been for me

The memory that always sets me free

45s were always bought

 Bands and gigs forever sort

I am nothing like the youth today

Music downloads the only way

They know nothing of real rock n roll

And never will if truth be told

If they were lucky enough to have had

A rebel mum or Hippie Grandad

Then they will know that Music can

Take you to a place a Magic land

Music has always been for me

The memory that sets me free

45s were always bought

 Bands and gigs forever sort

Armed with singles and L.Ps

A party atmosphere the place to be

Showing off your latest songs

Asking The D.J to put them on

Record players would spin that disc

Turn up the V as we insist

The louder you play your Rock n Roll

Will blow your mind and soothe your soul

Music has always been for me

The memory that sets me free

45s were always bought

 Bands and gigs forever sort

Every week every penny that I earned

didn't get saved as always burned

In the local Sounds and record store

Ran out of dough but wanted more

Our record collections were part of us

Not just loved but with pure lust

For what we heard on the radio

The Top Forty our favorite show

Music has always been for me

The memory that sets me free

45s were always bought

 Bands and gigs forever sort

The count down from 40 to 1

Was recorded on tape and such great fun

Next Sunday yeah the same again

Fluff Freeman greets  not arf my friend

I notice a difference with kids today

They hate intro's so just play

Nothing with craft or build up

The attention span has had enough

I would hate to be young and miss out today

I'm 70 now and will always say

I love a 3 minute song or long plays

The sounds that Rocked my yesterday

Rocking out to my yesterdays

The Beatles The Stones and Purple Haze

Rocking out to the tracks of My years

The Juke Box the best with a cool beer

I don't need no I tunes

 Songs are in my head

 don't require an I pad

 got my records instead

Songs I used to sing.

 Not realizing My heart was breaking

The sound of silence the night was making

A lonely feeling empty alone

My shadow behind me cast in stone

So for now I'll drink to absent friends

and for one moment try to pretend

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

I never thought before tonight

 I was living a lie and would need to fight

All my days of feeling so proud

Keeping feelings hidden never saying out loud

Every song I hear on the Radio

Is telling me things I already know

Lyrics so true and words unsaid

The same old lines " The ones I dread"

So for now I'll drink to absent friends

and for one moment try to pretend

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

I lay down every time you play

The Same old tunes without delay

Another hour without your love

Lost in a world where push comes to shove

Write me a song forgiving me

 sit right down and sing it just for me

Sing me a line the way you do

under the willow for just us two

So for now I'll drink to absent friends

and for one moment try to pretend

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

I hope one day my heart will be

one more step toward a better story

I'm tired of singing the same old song

The radio plays for far too long

The songs of life that seem unfair

I wonder if you even really care

So for now I'll drink to absent friends

and for one moment try to pretend

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

So the lonely silence of the night

My shadow cast against the light

 forgive me forever in a song my friend

My soul is yours to the bitter end

So for now I'll drink to absent friends

and for one moment try to pretend

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

The songs I hear that are so blue

Are songs I used to sing with you

I'll sing for you yeah sing for you

The songs I hear that are so blue

Meant To Be

 I remember the flowers you held

The scent of perfume the way that they smelled

You requested that I walk out with you

Two sweethearts maybe forever true

Your Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and didn't understand

That Boys were likely to bury heads in the sand

You invited Me to the local dance

Not really expecting to have a chance

Maybe a slight hope of  romance perchance

Dates are so rare like a moment or glance

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

You were quite shocked when I answered yes

You almost tripped on my doorstep

I laughed out loud when you nearly fell

But I was so pleased" I hoped you could tell"

The days went so slow and I could not wait

You promised to meet but turned up so late

Did we agree to meet at mine

Or did I forget the place and the time

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

I could not remember " I feel such a fool

But now that your here every things cool

Heading out hand in hand

Outside the venue we could hear the band

Feeling so good in My new dress

This is how I dreamed and planned it I guess 

You left me alone to fetch us a drink

A little unsure I started to think

I hope you come back to hold my hand

Just like my dream and the magic I planned

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

We danced all night and had a great time

We really clicked and love was a sign

Making our way to the dance hall door

After dancing and kissing we just wanted more

We planned to see each other again

This was for ever and not just as friends

We will grow old together my love

Flying high like two turtle doves

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"

Across the vast electric blue sky

Then fly away with a last goodbye

My Heart was beating ever so fast

I was remembering a time from my past

I was younger then and felt so free

My spirit uplifted " We were meant to be"