Rare Songs
"Ninja" (1984 live version)
Tell me the story
Ancient time ago
Tell me just one time
What it was like before
Good over evil
Taking the good sense
I was the one for you
It was good, bad
Nothing was left behind
If I were a noble ancient knight
I'd stand by your side
To rule and fight
It will always be the same
When I call out your name
Ninja survive, in dreams I walk by your side
Ninja survive, with you there's no need to hide
Good over evil
Taking the good sense
I was the one for you
So many changes
I was the one for you
So many changes
So many feelings
A bitter taste of time
Good, evil
I was the one for you
"On the Loose" (first version)
I live from day to day
I'm looking for something to do
Sometimes I need to get away
I'm hoping that maybe some day
I could be someone
I'm praying that maybe one day
I could be number one
I know there's something here for me
'Cause I always tend to be
On the loose
So young, so tough, so wild
On the loose again
Dreaming, dreaming about
All the things I'd like to do
Trying, yes, I'm trying so hard
I want to make it all up to you
"Broken Dreams"
Wherever I decide to go
Whatever I decide to do
There's one thing you ought to know
I always miss you so
You had me in the palm of your hand
But I fell through like a grain of sand
But you remain inside my heart
Wherever I may go
Broken dreams
Leave you standing so sad
Broken dreams
They can hurt you so bad
But what can I say
Am I to blame
And if I did stay
It wouldn't be the same
I'm sorry that it turned out wrong
My feelings were not quite that strong
I wish you all happiness
Wherever you belong
There isn't much left to explain
But let me tell you it was not in vain
Those moments, they weren't meant
To cause you any pain
"Ninja" (1985 live version)
Tell me the story
Tell me the tales of war
Tell me just one time
What it was like before
So many changes
So many feelings
A bitter taste of time
It was good, it was evil
Nothing was left behind
If I were a noble ancient knight
I'd stand by your side
To rule and fight
It will always be the same
When I call out your name
Ninja survive, in dreams I walk by your side
Ninja survive, with you there's no need to hide
You did what you had to
Did what you wanted
Now and then you were someone strange
You fought for the dream
Someday it all will end
So many changes
So many feelings
A bitter taste of time
It was good, it was evil
Nothing was left behind
"Give a Helpin' Hand"
There's a girl with a little
child
To them the world's so wild, so wild
And now the future has turned out
So insecure, insecure
There's a boy and he's wondering why
He rides alone under the clear blue sky
Oh, he's been standing there for days
Just wondering why, oh, wondering why
Together we can change the world
Together we must try
Together we can save the world
And help us all survive
And give a helping hand
A helping hand
There's a dream and we spread the word
That we all can save this world
There's a sun that will shine for all of us
All our lives, yeah
Together we can change the world
Together we must try
Together we can save the world
And help us all survive
And give a helping hand
A helping hand
Oh, let's all give a helping hand
"Carrie" (demo)
I see no reason for you to cry
We've been through this before
In every time, in every season
It's always there
You need it more and more
Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet again
Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet
Again
When darkness falls
I see no reason for you to cry
We've been through this before
In every time, in every season
It's always there
You need it more and more
Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet again
Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet
Again
We'll meet again
"Heart of Stone" (demo)
Don't you come back, don't come back no more
'Cause you've been out far too many times now
And even though you're mistreating me
I know the girl that you used to be
But you've been out far too many times now
Time after time, I'm wondering why
Am I to be all alone
And day after day, I pray that you'll stay
'Cause you've got a heart of stone
Just like a beast you come back for more
And I'm a fool, now she'll lock my door
And even though you're still the one I wait for
I told you once, but I tell you twice
Yes, things you like, now she'll close your eyes
And I'm afraid that one day you'll be sorry
"Can't You Stay"
When I call out your name
Tell me why your hand is shaking, girl
When I tell you it's the same
When the moon decides to leave the Earth
Flown out in the cold
I tell you now like I did before
Our love will be so old
Singing, hey, can't you stay
You don't have to go away
'Cause maybe you don't mean those things
That you sometimes say
Singing, hey, can't you stay
You don't have to go away
'Cause your heart remains here anyway
Like a fire that's been burned down
You can feel your heart is lost
Like a soldier who's been wounded
So many bridges slips to cross
In your mind you think it's over
But it could never last
But I tell you what I feel right now
Too many years have passed
Singing, hey, can't you stay
You don't have to go away
'Cause maybe you don't mean those things
That you sometimes say
Something I want to know
Tell me, tell me
Hey girl, why don't you tell me
Your body's shaking all over
Tell me why you're trembling
You gotta tell me, girl
Don't ever leave me
"On Broken Wings"
Little Jeanie cried
She believed in all his lies
So much for being good
Johnny did not rest
He did what he thought was best
He did the best he could
Don't try to see the world in different ways
Those moments and all those days
Don't let them fade away
On broken wings
I guess that's how you'll have to fly
Two broken hearts across the sky
Now he's feeling bad
His heart is cold
He's oh, so sad
Somehow he did her wrong
Little Jeanie's heart
Is mending fast
Oh, so fast
Now she feels so strong
"Here Comes the Night"
There's something you gotta know
Here comes the night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Oh Lord, I pray it's gonna be alright
This long and lonely night
As I walk on down this dusty road
My heart weighs down like a heavy load
My spirit finds its way across the ocean
And my soul cries out for leaving now
I've got to get back home somehow
She stole my heart, oh, how my spirit cried
'Cause I had to leave and it broke me up inside
Here comes the night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Well, I see tomorrow in a different light
This long and lonely night
I've got a weary head and worn out shoes
A bottle of rum and as I sing the blues
The bitter wind sends shivers down my spine
I've gone a rambling man with a rambling mind
I left my loved one far behind
She stole my heart, oh, how my spirit cried
'Cause I had to leave and it broke me up inside
Here comes the night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Oh Lord, I pray it's gonna be alright
This long and lonely night
Oh, bless my soul, what have I done
I'm bound to face this world alone
A drifter I was meant to be
With no one there for company
But if one day, down the road I came
Would you look my way
Would you take me back again
Here comes the night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Well, I see tomorrow in a different light
This long and lonely night
As my soul cries out for leaving
"Blame It on Me"
We had everything
All those good times that we had
There was a time in our lives
When everything was right
We had love
But there's nothing sacred, sacred any more
That's why I need your loving
Just like I did before
There was a time in our lives
When everything was right
We had love
So by the light of the morning
I'm gonna make my way
Not a word, not a warning
To steal your heart away
Yes, by the light of the morning
That's where I'll be
Oh darling, darling, darling
Just blame it on me
Blame it on me
I've been searching
Time and time again
Since I lost your loving
It's never been the same
There was a time in our lives
When everything was right
We had love
"Break Free"
Well, it's been another doggone
day
I'm ready for this trashed out town
I'll be doing all those crazy things
That make the other heads spin around
They're tellin' me the ride ain't worth the fall
Oh, but stop me if you can, I want it all
'Cause I'm ready, yes, I'm ready
To break free, ready to break free
I'm tired of just killing time
Talkin' 'bout the days gone by
So I'm takin' on the world tonight
I'm out to let my spirit fly
Oh, they say what goes around will come around
But there's nothin' in this world to hold me down
"Long Time Comin'"
We're gonna rock so hard, we're
gonna let it go
If you want it loud, hey, let me know
It's been a while since we've been gone
We had it tough, now the hurt is gone
Well, when the day is done, when the day is through
Listen close, this is what we'll do
Comin' down like a ton of lead
Like a ton of lead, that's what I said
It's been a long time comin'
Hey, you can tear us up, tear us down
Before too long we'll be back around
Fallin' in, fallin' out
Well, this time around there ain't no doubt
We'll walk on through the break of day
Once again we'll be on our way
Ain't no time to wonder why
Just try to keep the drive alive
"Sweet Love Child"
Sweet love child
She stands in the doorway
In the pale moonshine
When she looks at me, every part of me
Brings my soul back to life
With eyes like a rainbow
They cut right through
Oh, I'm lost in time
All through my mind
I'm in love, what can I do
Sweet love child
I shiver, I shiver and shake
It's been a long, long time
When she touches me, every part of me
Just comes back alive
She rides like the wind
On a summer's night
And she gives and takes
In the love she makes
She makes everything so right
My sweet love child
By the light of the morning
Like an angel's sigh
I can feel her breath
Lying next to me
With the world locked outside
I can feel
A taste so sweet
And she gives me love
All the precious love
It makes my life so complete
Sweet love child
So sweet
"Wanted Man"
Who would ever guess it would come to this, my friend
Like a sojourner, you know my heart is torn, my love
I will rise again as I ride alone, I know
So baby, do you understand
That my world has come undone
Don't you know it hurts so bad
When there's nowhere you belong
When you're wanted
A wanted man
If the winds would change, would it ease my pain, oh Lord
Will I ride on through with your guidance from above
As I turn around, I see tracks of wasted years
Will I find my peace, will I lose this world of fear
"Yesterday's News"
Hey, hey
Mmmm, I got somethin' to tell ya'
Got a story 'bout it
I'm catching a fast train, soon I'll be long, long gone
And I shoot through the night like a bullet from a loaded gun
They've been tryin' to use me, lie and abuse me
They've been tryin' to break me, no one can take me
No way
Now I'm way down
I'm so down I'm readin' yesterday's news
I woke up this morning, leavin' on my mind
And I said to myself, I ain't gonna waste more time
I need someone to save me, love and embrace me
They've been tryin' to get me, trying to set me up
Bad luck
Now I'm way down
I'm so down I'm readin' yesterday's news
But I got time on my hands, I know what I'll do
One day, babe, I know I'll come through
'Cause I know in my heart, there are things to be said
For the pain that I suffer, and the price that I pay
"Stranded"
I was running for the door
And then I felt an anger
Like never before
I guess you had your reasons
For making up your lies
But when I saw you lay
You had tears in your eyes
Hey, hey, hey, I'm gonna make it alright now
Hey, hey, hey, I'm gonna take it all the way
Stranded, stranded
Though you left me standing there alone
Stranded, stranded
I always will believe that life goes on
The next thing I remember
I pretended I was strong
I asked you to surrender
But the words came out wrong
Though I feel mistreated
Wounded deep within
I'll never stand defeated
No, I'll never give in
Hey, hey, hey, I'm gonna make it alright now
Hey, hey, hey, I'm gonna take it all the way
Stranded, stranded
Though you left me standing there alone
Stranded, stranded
I always will believe that life goes on
Nothing can stop me now
"Rainbow Warrior"
Lock the door, dim the light
Here's a tale for you tonight
Let me take you away
Well, take my hand and follow me
Mother Mary's child to be
I've got something to say
Rainbow warrior, shine on
Rainbow warrior
Sign your will across the sky
Follow me 'til the day you die
One for all and all for one
Walking through the gates of dawn
We've been waiting so long
Children sang from near and far
Come and see the newborn star
See it shining so strong
"Wild Child"
I said, you, what's with that talk
You're just a punk with an attitude
So take a walk, boy
I said, you, get outta my face
You need a handful of dollars
Just to get into this place
Wild child, get it on now
Wild child, get it on tonight
I said, You, you're not from this town
We've got an old crowd here tonight
So don't stick around, boy
I said, You, you ain't got no style
Well, I say, you're unemployed
And it shines through all the way
"Don't Know How to Love No More"
I need you here tonight
Your body next to mine
I haven't seen you for a while
I need your tender kiss
The touch of your fingertips
I haven't seen you for some time now
I need to touch you like I used to do before
Though I have touched you, girl
A million times or more
I don't know how to love no more
I don't know what I'm waiting for
Take it to your heart, my friend
And teach me how to love again
I don't know how to cry no more
So tell me what I'm living for
Take it to your heart, my friend
And teach me how to love again
Yeah, teach me
I need you here tonight
To squeeze and hold you tight
And feel your skin so close to mine
I wonder where you are
So near but yet so far
Your name is always on my mind
"Talk to Me" (demo)
I see you in the street, just passing by
And though your lips are smiling
I can see the coldness in your eyes
So hell is what you've been through
But you just can't give in without a fight
So break the chains that bind you
Don't turn away
You had to have it your way
From you that was a promise and a threat
But welcome to the real world
What you give is what you get
But one day when it's over
You think that everything's been said and done
With the world upon your shoulders
Don't turn away, hear what I say
Talk to me, when it cuts like a knife
Talk to me, when you fight for your life
Who do you think you're fooling
Not me
You act so high and mighty
Still you need to pick yourself up off the ground
When you hunger for the big time
Just remember who you are
Where you came from
So pray to God for mercy
You don't wanna kiss your life goodbye
It takes a man to face it
Don't turn away, hear what I say
"Mr. Government Man"
I'm just a poor boy doin' the best that I can
I've been stepped upon and pushed around, yes, I have
You can tie me up, but never tie me down
Well, I was drivin' around, tryin' to find a place
To get a beer and some cigarettes
Pullin' up behind me, not afraid to flirt
There's a girl in a red Corvette
I saw in her face that she wanted to race
So I let my car out of jail
Man, I blew it, before I knew it
The Feds were on my tail
I knew it were trouble, but didn't wanna stop
I couldn't forget that girl
My dashboard slick from alcohol
And my head still in a whirl
Just a country boy in the city lights
Tryin' to have some fun
But the Man behind me didn't wanna play
He pulled out a gun
Hey, hey, Mr. Government Man,
I'm just a poor boy doin' the best that I can
I've been stepped upon and pushed around, yes, I have
You can tie me up, but never tie me down
Well, I had it comin', I hit the wall
And my car went up in flames
My head got hammered, thrown in the slammer
No one but me to blame
That's my story, ain't much glory
But I know I paid my dues
One thing I know in my heart and soul
I ain't never gonna lose
Hey, hey, Mr. Government Man,
I'm just a poor boy doin' the best that I can
I've been stepped upon and pushed around, yes, I have
You can tie me up, but never tie me down
They say I might be goin' crazy
Hey, what else can I do
Hey, my, my
Hey, hey, Mr. Government Man,
I'm just a poor boy doin' the best that I can
I've been stepped upon and pushed around, yes, I have
You can tie me up, but never tie me down
Hey, hey, Mr. Government Man
Don't you push me around no more
"Little Sinner"
Dressed so tight, yeah, she looked so neat.
All the boys, as they were passin' by
They tried to catch that little girl's eye
I said to myself, don't it seem like a crime
To think that little girl used to be mine
They call her Little Sinner
'Cause they can see
She's got the devil in her
Little Sinner
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do
To have a little sinner like you
It's comin' back to me, the times we had
How could somethin' so good ever get so bad
Yeah, me and Jimmy, we got drunk that night
God knows, baby, I didn't do you right
They say you haven't loved until you've lost
I'll get you back no matter what the cost
Yeah
They call her Little Sinner
'Cause they can see
She's got the devil in her
Little Sinner
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do
To have a little sinner like you
Wild, wild days and wild, wild nights
I stood up for you, baby
And you were worth the fight
Didn't care about tomorrow
Cheap red wine
We couldn't get much higher
So reckless and young
Full of lust and desire
How could I waste it
I want you so bad I can taste it
Hey, don't it seem like a crime
To think she used to be mine
Call my baby Little Sinner
'Cause they can see
She's got the devil in her
Little Sinner
Oh, I'd like to win her
What a boy would do
For a girl like you
"Never Gonna Say Goodbye"
You were in my arms, breaking all the rules
Another night without you by my side
This ain't the way to spend our lives
Sometimes I wanna leave this town
Find a better place where they won't put us down
I know time is on our side
So I'm hanging on somehow
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna say goodbye
As long as we're together
Baby, we'll survive
Never gonna let you go
Never gonna turn away
'Cause I don't wanna lose you
Never gonna give you up
People talk about us on the street
Rumors fly every time we meet
But we don't ever have to be ashamed
Our love is real, it ain't no game
You say that we should hide away
I promise baby we don't have to be afraid
I know time is on our side
We've just gotta hang on somehow
"Beautiful Disaster"
As subtle as a hurricane
Her wicked smile
Yeah, wrecking everything
I'm alright
That she's all wrong
'Cause I like the mess
That I've become, yeah
You're a disaster, baby
But a beautiful one
Beautiful disaster
There she goes
She had her heart broken clean
It took a lot of cheap highs and expensive lows
But still wrecking everything
She's alright
That I'm all wrong
Kind of like the mess
That I've become, yeah
You're a disaster, baby
But a beautiful one
Beautiful disaster
"Vasastan"
