Left of the Middle
      24.11.97


1: Torn

I thought I saw a man brought to life
He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He showed me what it was to cry

Well you couldn't be that man I adored
You don't seem to know, seem to care what your heart is for
But I don't know him anymore
There's nothing where he used to lie
My conversation has run dry
That's what's going on
Nothing's fine I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see
The perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn

So I guess the fortune teller's right
Should have seen just what was there
And not some holy light
Which crawled beneath my veins
And now I don't care, I had no luck
I don't miss it all that much
There's just so many things
That I can touch, I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake
And I can see
The perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn

There's nothing where he used to lie
My inspiration has run dry
That's what's going on
Nothing's right, I'm torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see
The perfect sky is torn

I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I'm ashamed
Bound and broken on the floor
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn


2: One More Addiction

First the good news, it's gonna feel very nice
Then the bad news, you gotta pay a heavy price
Rip tide, we slide we ride on a deep forbidden sea
Under we go, so slow and you're hanging onto me
And I say

Oh oh one more addiction in my world
Oh one connection to let go
Oh floating down the river
Out of sight forever from my world
It's the only thing I know how to do

I reject you, but I can't follow through
I'd forget you, but you'd end up tappin' on my back door
Somehow I lost myself in a tunnel long and black
Somewhere at the end, I pretend there's a way of turning back
And I say

Oh oh one more addiction in my world
Oh one connection to let go
Oh floating down the river
Out of sight forever from my world
It's the only thing I know how to do

Take a breath, let it out
All the things you from about are meaningless
Unless you're doing this for real I guess
I meant to but I don't know what
Is in the way and could I say
It's you I bet, I won't forget
Maybe I'm not ready yet

Oh oh one more addiction in my world
Oh one connection to let go
Oh floating down the river
Out of sight forever from my world
It's the only thing I know how to do

Oh oh one more addiction in my world
Oh one connection to let go
Oh floating down the river
Out of sight forever from my world
It's the only thing I know how to do
It's the only thing I know how to do
It's the only thing I know how to do


3: Big Mistake

There's no sign on the gate
And there's mud on your face
Don't you think it's time we re-investigate this situation
Put some fruit on your plate

You forgotten how it started
Close your eyes
Think of all the bubbles of love we made
And you're down on your knees
It's too late
Oh don't come crawlin'
And you lie by my feet
What a big mistake
I see you fallin'

Got a buzz in my head
And my flowers are dead
Can't figure out a way to rectify this situation
Don't believe what you said

You forgotten how it started
Close your eyes
Think of all the bubbles of love we made
And you're down on your knees
It's too late
Oh don't come crawlin'
And you lie by my feet
What a big mistake
I see you fallin'

I could sting like a bee
Careful how you treat me
Baby I don't think I'll except your sorry invitation
Close the door as you leave

You forgotten how it started
Close your eyes
Think of all the bubbles of love we made
And you're down on your knees
It's too late
Oh don't come crawlin'
And you lie by my feet
What a big mistake
I see you fallin'
And you cry over me
I can't wait
I feel you stallin'
And you try to reach me
What a big mistake
I hear you callin'
And you're down on your knees
It's too late
Oh don't come crawlin'
And you lie by my feet
What a big mistake
I see you fallin'


4: Leave Me Alone

I ask you to hold me, but you don't wanna hold me
It don't work like that
I want you to love me, but you don't wanna love me
I'm losing patience now

Oh leave me alone, stop asking for more
I'm going home on my own
Oh leave me alone, I'm walking out of the door
I'll make it on my own
Leave me alone, leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone

You like me to stroke you
Careful I don't choke you, did you read my mind
You say don't be blue
Is that the best you can do
I've lost my patience now

Oh leave me alone, stop asking for more
I'm going home on my own
Oh leave me alone, I'm walking out of the door
I'll make it on my own
Leave me alone, leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone

Oh leave me alone, stop asking for more
I'm going home on my own
Oh leave me alone, I'm walking out of the door
I'll make it on my own
Leave me alone, leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone


5: Intuition

Everybody's been in my face, tellin' me I gotta make a change
All I ever hear day and night is
"You better hurry up and get a life"
I need some direction, cause the clock is tickin' away

Then a friend of a friend of mine says I've really been on his mind
And wants to go out and check out what the feelin's about
Says we have a deep connection
Well it sure is news to me and all I can say is

Intuition tells me how to live my day
Intuition tells me when to walk away
Could have turned left
Could have turned right
But I ended up here, bang in the middle of real life

Then another one always says, she'd do anything to get ahead
She doesn't care if she has to scratch and claw to get in the floor
She wants her 15 minutes of fame and 20 would be nice
But I guess it's her life

Cause Intuition tells me that I'm doing fine
Intuition tells me where to draw the line
Could have turned left, could have turned right
But I ended up here, bang in the middle of real life

Should have turned left, but I turned right
But I ended up here and I feel alright

You make it hard for me
Can't find the real you
You really think that I can't see
What is that you're trying to do

Do do do do da da da na na na

All I can say
Intuition tells me how to live my day
Intuition tells me when to walk away
Could have turned left, could have turned right
But I ended up here, bang in the middle of real life

Should have turned left, but I turned right
And I ended up here and I feel alright
I feel alright, I feel alright, I feel alright
I feel alright, I feel alright
Yes, I feel alright


6: Smoke

My lullaby, hung out to dry
What's up with that, it's over
Where are you dad, mum's lookin' sad
What's up with that, it's dark in here

Why, bleeding is breathing
You're hiding underneath the smoke in the room
Try, bleeding is believing, I used to

My mouth is dry, forgot how to cry
What's up with that, you're hurting me
I'm running fast, can't hide the past
What's up with that, you're pushing me

Why, bleeding is breathing
You're hiding underneath the smoke in the room
Try, bleeding is believing, I used to
I used to

Why, bleeding is breathing
You're hiding underneath the smoke in the room
Try, bleeding is believing
I saw you crawling on the floor
Why, bleeding is breathing
You're hiding underneath the smoke in the room
Try, bleeding is believing
I saw you crawling on the floor
Why, bleeding is breathing
You're hiding underneath the smoke in the room
Try, bleeding is believing
I saw you crawling on the floor


7: Pigeons & Crumbs

Gotta get back, gotta figure out a way
I'm losing, my senses to you
Where'd it go, the bluebird I should follow
Back home, but where is home
Guess it won't amount to much
Won't be long before I crush
I'll stand in line

Don't believe a thing they say, today
Seems we all get lost amongst the pigeons and the crumbs

All alone, but I'm in a crowded room
I'm sinking, in quick sand tonight
You pick me up, and I shine across the sky till morning
Then you colour me in
Guess it won't amount to much
Seems to me I've lost my touch
I'm back in line

Don't believe a thing they say, today
Turn around and walk away
Everything will go your way, I pray
Seems we all get lost amongst the pigeons and the crumbs

Gotta get in time
Gotta get it last time

Don't believe a thing they say, today
Turn around and walk away
Everything will go your way, I pray
Seems we all get lost amongst the pigeons and the crumbs
Don't believe a thing they say, today
Turn around and walk away
Everything will go your way, I pray
Seems we all get lost amongst the pigeons and the crumbs


8: Don't You Think

Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it

Some people, don't worry about nothing
Don't know what's going on
I'm not one who can't say they're sorry
I just care what's going on
There's more important things than making sure your watch look just right
And second hand opinions don't make you look any smarter

Don't you think, don't you think
Don't you think that maybe it's time, yes it's time
Time you started thinking, time you started thinking
Time you started thinking, time you started thinking
And don't just sweeten up the taste
Brother shoots brother
But meanwhile your fixing up your face
You're not affected by the truth unless it's on your doorstep
Deodorise your paradise, no point in getting crazy

Don't you think, don't you think
Don't you think that maybe it's time, yes it's time

Time you started thinking 'bout things in the back of your head
Someone said before you turn a blind eye
Hear a bell ring, sex sells everything
But I don't buy it, so don't try it
Sleeping in the small world head in the sand
Better wash your hands, make a new plan
There's more important things than making sure your shoes walk just right
Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it
Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it
Ignore reality there's nothing you can do about it
The clothes you wear don't make the man
It's just another party

Don't you think, don't you think
Don't you think that maybe it's time
Don't you think, don't you think
Don't you think that maybe it's time
Time you started thinking
There are more important things than making sure your watch looks just right
Your second hand opinions don't make you look any smarter
You're not affected by the truth unless it's on your doorstep
Deodorise your paradise, no point in getting crazy
Yes, its time
Time you started thinking, time you started thinking
Time you started thinking, time you started thinking


9: Impressed

Sweet confetti out looking for a saviour
Finding it hard to break the change
Nothing ventured nothing gained
Ice cream beauty acting on her best behaviour
Finding it hard to bite her tongue
Feeling so old as the night is young

Six foot leaning on a lizard chest
Two red dragons ironed on his vest
All that money you deserve the best
I'm impressed, I'm impressed, I'm impressed

What you've got isn't all that you've been given
Changing your body like you change your jeans
Nothing is ever as it seems
Something tells me it's a marriage made in heaven
Stealing your look from a magazine
Playing the part from a movie scene

Six foot leaning on a lizard chest
Two red dragons ironed on his vest
All that money you deserve the best
I'm impressed, I'm impressed, I'm impressed
Everyday is like your birthday
But the candles burning out, don't you see, don't you see

Six foot leaning on a lizard chest
Two red dragons ironed on his vest
All that money you deserve the best
I'm impressed, I'm impressed, I'm impressed

Six foot leaning on a lizard chest
Two red dragons ironed on his vest
All that money you deserve the best
I'm impressed, I'm impressed, I'm impressed
I'm impressed, I'm impressed, I'm impressed


10: Wishing I Was There

Take your hand and place it in my pocket
Flick your eyes back in their sockets
Put those thoughts away, sometimes they're much to loud
I'll take a breath and cradle your sweet head
Should've stayed at home in bed
Put that face away, I'm melting for you

I know, I get cold
Cos I can't leave things well alone
Understand I'm accident prone
Me, I get free
Every night the moon is mine
But when the morning comes

Don't say you love me, don't say you need me
I really don't think that's fair
Boy I'm not so dumb, but when you leave me
I'll be wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there

I dreamt about another girl in bed with you
You just laughed and smiled, denied the proof
We're fine till I think of the problem
I wish it made sense, like a joke that no one gets
It's a life without regret
I want to feel that way, forever and ever

I know, I get cold
Cos I can't leave things well alone
Understand I'm accident prone
Me, I get free
Every night the moon is mine
But when the morning comes
Don't say you love me
Don't say you need me
I really don't think that's fair
Boy I'm not so dumb
But when you leave me
I'll be wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there with you
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there with you

Don't say you love me, don't say you need me
I really don't think that's fair
Boy I'm not so dumb, but when you leave me
I'll be wishing I, wishing I, wishing, I was there with you
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there with you
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing I was there
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing, I was there with you
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing, I was there
Wishing I, wishing I, wishing, I was there with you


11: City

Had a dream, had a drowning dream, I was in a river of pain
Only difference this time I wasn't calling out your name, yeah
Has it ended before it's begun
You hold on and I try to run but

Anybody heading in my direction
Away from the city
Anybody wanna change the way they feel, step inside
Doesn't really matter where you wanna take me
Away from the city
I wanna start again, I wanna start again
I wanna take it back, I wanna start again
Start again

Funny how those friends forget you when you tired of their games
You miss a show or a party that blows and they've forgotten your name, yeah
And you wonder what you've become
They pull you back when you try to run

Well anybody heading in my direction
Away from the city
Anybody wanna change the way they feel, step inside
Doesn't really matter where you wanna take me
Away from the city
I wanna start again, I wanna start again
I wanna take it back, I wanna start again
I wanna start again

I left the me I used to be
I wanna see this through
Left the me I used to be
If only you'd see it too
Well I wonder what you've become
You pull me back when I try to run

Well anybody heading in my direction
Away from the city
Anybody wanna change the way they feel, step inside
Doesn't really matter where you wanna take me
Away from the city
I wanna start again, I wanna start again
I wanna take it back, I wanna start again
Start again


12: Left Of The Middle

End of the third round as I put the phone down
Chasing the same lines over the old ground
I'm pushing zero, where is my hero
He's out there somewhere, left of the middle

And your world falls down and you're the calling out
But it's something I can't say
Though it seems the only way
But it's a game that I can't play, not today

I got my ticket and I got a straight road
But I'm passing the same signs, over and over

And my world falls down, and they're calling out
But it's something I can't say
Though it seems the only way
But its a game that I can't play, not today

And my world falls down, and they're calling out
But it's something I can't say
Though it seems the only way
And it's a game that I can't play, not today

I need to tell you, trying to get through
It's not always easy, left of the middle