I saw a man, staring out to sea
Motionless and not aware of me
What was going through his mind?
He did not see me but he was not blind
Girl on the bench, staring at the ground
Oblivious to the people all around
What the hell was going through her head?
I’ll never know, her thought could not be read
What’s behind the smile?
What’s behind the frown?
You’ll never know for sure
Just like the face of a clown
Just when you think you know
Got a lot to learn, so much to grow
Behold the children staring at the screen
The world around, totally unseen
Sometimes holding-back a tear
Allured by charm but also gripped by fear

The young man stands and looks around
Seeing a world without fear
What could go wrong? he thinks to himself
It all seems very clear
It’s a long and arduous, rocky road
And little does he know
That his journey won’t be easy
Carrying that heavy load
The tapestry we weave through life
…it makes us who we are
The old man sits, looking back
On a life with mixed emotion
He’s seen a lot throughout his time
Ambivalence …treachery …devotion
Lessons learned though, have made him wise
And often he’ll reflect
He’s grown to love, to tolerate and treasure
To value and respect

At a loss just what to do, situation’s getting hold of you
Bearing heavy on the mind as everything becomes a grind
It could be worse, it’s not so bad but keep your head or it’ll drive you mad
Tomorrow it’s the same routine, another day but come what may
You’ll have no control ..hit rewind then hit replay
What you gonna do? It’s got a hold on you. You can only hope and pray
Every day’s the same, take the shot and freeze the frame
Then play it back …cos feels like Groundhog Day
All thing going round and round. There’s nothing new to be found
While some of us stay calm, others they fall to harm
The situation out of control, day by day taking its toll

I’ve got holes in my pockets, I got holes in my shoes.
I got a whole lot of pain, got nothing more to lose.
I know I drink too much but it helps to numb the pain.
I’ve been rock bottom, Lord never again!
I’ve been down this road far too many times.
Still, I never learn, I never read the signs.
So, I’m standing at the crossroads, don’t know which way to turn.
Make the wrong decision, I’ll crash and burn.
I’ve got holes in my pockets, I got holes in my shoes.
I’ve got a hole in my heart, got nothing more to lose.

I can't believe what's going on
So many people don’t know right from wrong
You know at times it’s beyond despair
Seems that a lot of us really don’t care
I’m scared to death and I’m sick to the core
But do you know what? I won’t take it any more
You gotta laugh but it really ain’t no joke
Justice and morality, going up in smoke
You know these times are hard enough
But when the going gets rough you gotta get tough
The clown with the sneer only has one goal
He’s in league with the devil, he’s already lost his soul
The ‘Liar in Chief’ now he’s a desperate man
He bullies and accuses like only he can
A glimmer of hope? A shaft of light?
I hope and pray with all my might!
That fairness and goodness will win right through
And calm and stability, will ensue
We need to stand up

My old friend, you had a special way
How I wish that you were here today
Your smiling face, it shone when you spoke
Your beautiful heart, it touched many folk
My old friend, I miss those kindly eyes
Gently spoken words ever wise
You’ll never know just how much I cared
And I won’t forget the good times we shared

In the storyville district of New Orleans, was a house of ill repute
It was the place that spawned the myth, yet some would still dispute
The oldest profession, or so they say, made the place their own
Where the ladies of the night would always make you feel at home
Marianne Le Soliel Levant
Back in 1862
Was the madam of a house
Where nothing was taboo
Mother was a tailor who sewed the new blue jeans
Father was a gambler from down in New Orleans
And mother told the children not to do what had been done
Not to waste their lives in the House of The Rising Sun
Now it could have been a gambling house, or it could have been a jail
But across the Old French Quarter most things were for sale
Especially where the red lights shone for everyone to see
Endeavouring to tempt the likes, the likes of you and me
There was a house in New Orleans they call the rising sun
And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
God, I know!...I am one!

Take my hand and cross the water, be safe, be calm
I will lead you to a land of no fear, no harm
Let your spirit rise above you, let your soul rise high
You are home now with your brothers, lasting peace, you and I

You can hide, you can run away
But where you gonna run come Judgement Day?
You can say what you’ve got to say
But I can see you on your knees, I can hear you pray
You've always been a soulmate of mine
Some say, we were partners in crime
We’d sit by the banks of the River Tyne
And walk Northumberland’s pretty coastline
I am ever hopeful you will see the light, when comes as a vision burning bright
I will always be here when you need a friend...Here until the end
Time keeps passing, it comes as no surprise
Caught in the crossfire it’s not easy to be wise
Lose sight of your focus but you cannot be told
Days slipping by, you thought you’d never grow old
Lost in the maze you stagger then you fall
Darkness surrounds, the night begins to call
You’re losing your focus not knowing where to turn
You should have known better but you just never learn
Too many times I’ve watched you walk away
Like the fool that I was, hoping you would stay
Over and over, always the same
In the silence, I’d call out your name
My love for you was always strong
Now I know where we went wrong
It’s greener on the other side or so it always seems
But you end up chasing rainbows, it’s a pipe-dream

You’re given a ticket for this one-way ride. You have to take it, you have no say
Endure the lows, enjoy the highs and you will find a way
For out there in the distance, the road continues on
And it’s full of breaks and chances, you must take before they’re gone
Not everybody has it easy. I know for some it’s tough
Sometimes feels like we’re hitting a wall and we feel that enough is enough
But new horizons loom and hope becomes belief
Your inner light will shine and you will find relief
Only get one throw of the dice. Just one hand to play
So, make the most of what you’ve got. Make the most of every day

When I left home this morning
I was feeling pretty good
Looked all around
and viewed the neighbourhood
The air was fresh and everything was
I felt my luck was in, as I soaked up the sunshine
They say contentment
Well it sure is hard to find
But I’m holding aces
I’ve found peace of mind
My head is clear and I can see right down the road
Into the light, no more worries to unload