This is an album created from demos recorded by Meredith Brooks in 1984. It was released in 1997 without Meredith's authorization following the success of
Blurring the Edges. These are nice songs,
but they lack the depth and maturity so evident in
Blurring the Edges. The sound is 80's pop,
very different as well. The band on the album was known variously as
"The Movers"
and
"The Suspects."
Thanks Brad ([email protected]) for all your work transcribing the lyrics!
Baby don't hang around
You're making me sad
I guess
I needed more than you had
And I don't need to run around
To see who I am
I guess
I'll find somebody who can
Chorus:
Pick it up (Pick it up)
Take it for the distance (Pick it up)
Well you let me down
Pick it up (Pick it up)
Help me find the pieces
You threw around
(repeat)
Baby you're a little old
For me anyway
I guess
You only wanted to play
And I'm not gonna wait around
'til you understand
I guess
I'll find somebody who can
(Repeat chorus...)
Oh Oh Why you gonna make me mad?
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Why you gonna make me sad?
Baby don't hang around
Can't you understand
I guess
I'm gonna find somebody who can
East Side Johnny
Are you slummin' around
You're looking for some action
On the west side of town
Your Nassau tan and your skintight pants
Come on Johnny, do you wanna dance?
Chorus:
He, he's got the look
He's got the look
Me, by hook or crook
I'll get that boy tonight
He, he's got the look
He's got the look
Me, he's got me shook
I'll get that boy tonight
Every girl around
Has got her eyes on you
Watchin' every breath you take
Every move you do
With your sun-streaked hair
And your Hollywood face
Come on Johnny
Let's get out of this place
(Chorus)
Well, don't mind courage
Gonna' take my chance
Hello Johnny!
Wanna new romance?
You told me what I wanted to hear
So I fell in love with you
I believed that you were sincere
Now you've got me where you wanted me
Soon I'm gonna make you see
You're gonna miss my loving when it's gone
You're gonna miss my loving when it's gone
Had to keep a distance apart
But you swept me off my feet
Now you think you've won my heart
So you're taking me for granted now
Soon I'll turn the tables around
Chorus:
You're gonna miss my loving when it's gone
(You'll come crying to me)
You're gonna miss my loving when it's gone
Now you may feel secure
And you're as you please
But soon you'll be begging on your knees
It's after midnight again
And we sleep in separate rooms
Wondering what went wrong
I know we tried to talk about
What it takes to talk things out
But we just go on and on
Chorus:
Baby, if you'd see it just once through my eyes
Maybe then we'd have a further chance to survive
Oh, baby if you'd see it just once through my eyes
I often think about the times
The world was yours and mine
All the things we should have done
And when I see it through your eyes
You know I start to cry
Please don't let me be the only one
(Chorus)
Oh, baby can't you see
I'm trying to give what you say to me
But you know
It's a two-way street
The trees are thin
And the sky is gray
I watch the rain fallin' on LA
Hey, I'm thinkin' of you
I don't know if I've lost or gained
But I know I'll never be the same
Hey, it's a little like
Yeah, just a little like
Chorus:
Thunder and lightning
Thunder and lightning
Striking my heart again
Thunder and lightning
Steamy midnights on the phone
You're telling me you're all alone
Then you say
"I'd like to see you"
I hear your voice and I'm hypnotized
I don't care if it's truth or lies
Hey, it's a little like
Yeah, just a little like
(Chorus)
Oh, is it pleasure or pain
Is the thunder just frightening
Is this the way love begins
When you're kissing me
It's like thunder and lightning
(Chorus)
Thunder and lightning
Striking my heart
Burning my soul
Thunder and lightning
Video idol
Music & lyrics by Meredith Brooks, William Burns & David Perry
I hear a knock on my door
I hear the telephone ring
But I can't break away
I'm just ignoring all those things
My eyes are glued to my TV
You're up there making love to me
I fell in love with you
I'm watching your love scenes
I had to have you every night
upon my TV screen
I rent your tape again and again
I never want this love to end
Chorus:
Video idol
Every night I escape with your video tape
You're my video idol
Everything will be right
When I watch you tonight
You're my video idol (video idol)
Now there's nobody else
I've got you to myself
You're my video idol
Whooooooooooooooooooooooo
My TV comes to life
When you come on the screen
I keep on watching though
I know I'm living in a dream
Tonight when all my work is through
I'll have my fantasy with you
(Repeat chorus)
Maybe someday I'm gonna meet you
And then our loving will be for real
But till then I'll have to pretend
About how good
How good it would feel (Hey!)