1. |
Count of Three
02:55
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Well this is it, this is only beginning,
On the count of three, just you and me together.
We're standing tall and this is our anthem,
On the count of three, just you and me together.
On the count of three, it's you and me forever.
On the count of three, just you and me,
We're gonna do this together.
On the count of three, just you and me,
We're gonna do this.
We're gonna do this together.
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2. |
Explorers
04:23
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There's an old upright arcade machine, it's never been beaten,
And it's calling me; yeah it's drawing me.
Somewhere out there in the distance we all have a purpose,
Reaching out to you, something you were born to do.
Like the Last Starfighter, we'll burn out brighter,
Like the boy who could fly, yeah you'll never know if you never try.
There is a fire in your heart that's always raging,
There is a hope in your eyes that keeps on dreaming,
No matter what, no matter how, don't let them beat you down,
'Cause tonight, we're Explorers.
I looked fate in the eyes and gave my answer,
Honesty and truth, and little romance for nostalgia.
Destiny can be cruel, but we don't fear it,
Without any future, there'd be nothing to believe in.
Like the Last Starfighter, we'll hold on tighter,
Like the boy who could fly, yeah you'll never know if you never try.
When there's a fire in your heart that's always raging,
When there's a hope in your eyes that keeps on dreaming,
No matter what, no matter how, don't let them beat you down,
'Cause tonight, we're Explorers.
When there's a fire in your heart that's always raging,
When there's a hope in your eyes, keep on dreaming,
No matter what, no matter how, don't let them beat you down,
'Cause tonight, we're Explorers.
When there's a fire in your heart that's always raging,
When there's a hope in your eyes that keeps on dreaming,
No matter what, no matter how, don't let them beat you down,
'Cause tonight, we're Explorers,
'Cause tonight, we're Explorers.
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3. |
Dance Like You Mean It
03:57
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Breathe in, breathe out, is there anybody out there?
The hunter’s waiting on the outskirts, I'm told.
Well, I'll fold.
I'm anticipating that my mind is dissipating,
I should be thankful for what I've got, but I'm not,
I've bought something to calm the nerves,
Breathe in, breathe out and we'll slow this shit down.
The distance we span, the complications,
It only takes you a moment to pull us apart.
The distance we span, the complications,
It only takes you a moment.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
If you can feel it, dance like you mean it always.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
Come in, find out if it's everything you hoped for,
I think you'd like it if you dance like before,
Hit the floor.
Defy convention, no abstention, breaking all of the rules,
You know you look so hot; my attention is what you’ve got,
I'm not gonna say it again,
So breathe in, breathe out, yeah and follow me down.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
If you can feel it, dance like you mean it always.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
If you can feel it, dance like you mean it always.
Say that you need it, dance like you mean it.
There are times; there are times when it all falls down, yeah,
Times, there are times when it all falls down, yeah,
Times, there are times when it all falls down, yeah,
Times, there are times, there are times.
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4. |
Big Trouble
02:11
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Party going down tonight
It's gonna end up in a fight,
Set your parents’ house alight,
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
Dig yourselves a great big hole,
Never even going home,
Drink that shit your buddy sold,
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
This is a countdown,
This is the end of the fucking world,
I'll burn your house down!
This is a countdown,
This is the end of the universe,
I'll burn your house down!
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
You want trouble? You got trouble!
Yeah, big trouble, yeah, big trouble!
Party going down tonight
It's gonna end up in a fight,
Set your parents’ house alight,
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
Dig yourselves a great big hole,
Never even going home,
Drink that shit your buddy sold,
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
This is a countdown,
This is the end of the fucking world,
I'll burn your house down!
This is a countdown,
This is the end of the universe,
I'll burn your house down!
Cover the cost, cover the cost!
You want trouble? You got trouble!
So get out!
Yeah big trouble, yeah big trouble!
Just get out!
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5. |
Promises
03:31
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In this room I wait in, contemplating,
Wondering if you're out there.
Staring at the ceiling, hoping that you're feeling,
The same way that I feel for you.
But it never can be, everything that I need,
Everything that I want, everything that I dream.
Fast times ahead, but we're worlds apart,
But you're nothing more than a poster on my wall,
That I'll never tear apart.
The promises you sold, sell me another,
I don't want to grow old without you.
You are the one, you are the one,
You're the girl that I've been dreaming of,
And when you're gone, and when you're gone,
Looking pretty in pink, make my heartbeat skip,
Still your sixteen candles glow.
The promises you sold, sell me another,
I don't want to grow old without you.
Promises, promises,
Keep your promises, promises,
Empty promises, promises,
Forget your promises, promises.
The promises you sold, sell me another,
I don't want to grow old without you.
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6. |
The Boys of Summer
04:57
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Nobody on the road,
Nobody on the beach.
I feel it in the air,
The summer’s out of reach.
Empty lake, empty streets,
The sun goes down alone.
I'm driving by your house,
Though I know you're not home.
But I can see you,
Your brown skin shining in the sun,
You've got you hair combed back,
And those sunglasses on, baby,
And I can tell you,
My love for you will still be strong,
After the Boys of Summer have gone.
I never will forget those nights,
I wonder if it was a dream.
Remember how you made me crazy,
Remember how I made you scream.
But I don't understand,
What happened to our love?
But babe, I'm gonna get you back,
I'm gonna show you what I'm made of.
I can see you,
Your brown skin shining in the sun,
I see you walking real slow,
And you’re smiling at everyone.
I can tell you,
My love for you will still be strong,
After the Boys of Summer have gone.
Out on the road today,
I saw a “Dead Head” sticker on a Cadillac.
A little voice inside my head said
"Don't look back, you can never look back".
I thought I knew what love was,
What did I know?
Those days are gone forever,
I should just let them go but...
I can see you,
Your brown skin shining in the sun,
You've got the top pulled down,
And that radio on, baby,
And I can tell you,
My love for you will still be strong,
After the Boys of Summer have gone.
I can see you,
Your brown skin shining in the sun,
You've got your hair slicked back,
And those Wayfarers on, baby.
I can tell you,
My love for you will still be strong,
After the Boys of Summer have gone.
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7. |
Chances
04:55
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Sometimes I stand and stare,
Looking for a glimpse of my reflection,
But the boy that I once knew is no longer there,
I wish I'd paid attention.
Our lives, they can change in the blink of an eye,
If you play it safe, well, you'll be sorry.
No need for regrets, we all make mistakes,
But we're moving forward.
Sometimes we know we could,
We know we could, we know now.
There are times we know we should,
We know we should, we know now.
But there's no time for ifs and buts.
Yeah, we're taking Chances,
My heart don't beat like it should.
I just don't think it could.
There's a wall I could not breach,
A gap I could not reach,
I didn't know why,
But there's one thing I am sure,
Quitters never win and winners never quit, no.
So give us the best you got,
There's no wall that can hold us in, no,
We're breaking out now.
Brick by brick, step by step,
We'll take them all on!
Yeah, we're taking Chances,
My heart don't beat like it should.
I just don't think it could.
Tonight, maybe tonight,
If we take our chances.
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