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Over You (Manchisi-Greene) I almost threw your pictures out but I’ve nothing to replace them yet If only we had one more chance, I still don’t think I’d make that bet It’s nothing that you do, that makes me think of you It’s nothing that you do, that makes me think of you I almost drove by your house tonight but I was running low on gas We stayed together 13 years, they said that it would never last It’s something that you do, that makes me think of you It’s something that you do, that makes me think of you I’m so glad I’m over you, I’m over you I’m so really glad we’re through, glad we are through I almost had a dream about you and I wasn’t even sleeping I thought I’d have some to share, the time that you were keeping I almost dialed your number tonight but I couldn’t find the telephone You always had somewhere to go, I kind of like to be alone It’s everything that you do, that makes me think of ou It’s everything that you do, that makes me think of you I’m so glad I’m over you, I’m over you I’m so really glad we’re through, glad we are through...
What Am I Waiting For? (Manchisi-Greene) What am I waiting for, tomorrow’s just around the bend Yesterday I said the same thing, now I’m waiting like a fool again What am I waiting for, my horoscope for some direction Close my eyes and cross my fingers, a change is just a minor correction Things could be different, If I could Find a four leaf clover, Act a little older If I could pickup a penny, Think of the times that I’ve been here before What am I waiting for, the first day of the new year Maybe I’ll make a difference, right after I finish this beer What am I waiting for, someone to show me the way If it would only stop raining, tomorrow’s a brighter day Things could be different, If I could Find a four leaf clover, Act a little older If I could pickup a penny, Think of the times that I’ve been here before What am I waiting for……
Can’t Go to Sleep (Manchisi-Greene) Don’t need no coffee, don’t need no tea Don’t want nobody around me Cause I’m tired, and I can’t go to sleep I wear my eyemask, I take my pills I just can’t seem to lie here still And I’m tired, and I can’t go to sleep Close your eyes and dream I’m so tired I could scream I start to panic, I start to shake I don’t know how much more I can take Cause I’m tired and I can’t go to sleep I’m in the back room, lyin’ on the couch Yes I’m so testy, I’m such a grouch I’m damn tired and I can’t go to sleep Close your eyes and dream I’m so tired I could scream Close your eyes and dream I’m so tired I could scream
Legalese (Manchisi-Greene) May I make a motion, cause something ain’t quite right We’re wasting hard earned money and there ain’t no end in sight I ain’t killed nobody, I ain’t done no crime But I’m facing sure conviction cause I haven’t got a dime Her opening and closing were so hard to understand Her overruled objections appeared to be in high demand Her cross examinations seemed to me a bit off base She made a nice impression but forgot to plead my case Legalese, higher fees, dot the I’s and cross the T’s Legalese, I’m, on my knees, for a clear translation please Who will plead my case now, who will set me free Because I’ve got no money the court has sent an appointee So tell opposing counsel tell the judge and the jury And maybe I’ll appeal it when I get a law degree Her opening and closing were so hard to understand Her overruled objections appeared to be in high demand Her cross examinations seemed to me a bit off base She made a nice impression but forgot to plead my case Legalese, higher fees, dot the I’s and cross the T’s Legalese, I’m, on my knees, for a clear translation please No deliberations, the jury’s sealed my fate Come visit me in Sing Sing, I’ll be making license plates Legalese, higher fees Legalese, higher fees Legalese, dot the I’s and cross the T’s….
When We Were Younger (Manchisi-Greene) Someone said go and we all jumped to our feet, when we were younger We played touch football out on 47th street, when we were younger On the way to the beach we all sang in the car Deep down inside I thought we all would be stars When we were younger I swore I wouldn’t cry I didn’t know some day it had to die Friendships were made to this day are still strong And I’ll never forget those days that are gone Mets won the series in the fall of 69, when we were younger Got in to Searingtown we all had such a time, when we were younger We all loved the movie a Hard Day’s Night We didn’t know what it meant to be uptight When we were younger I swore I wouldn’t cry I didn’t know some day it had to die Friendships were made to this day are still strong And I’ll never forget those days that are gone The car all packed up we all drove out of Queens, when we were younger Mom and her sisters cried we all made a scene, when we were younger On the way to the beach we all sang in the car Deep down inside I thought we all would be stars When we were younger I swore I wouldn’t cry I didn’t know some day it had to die Friendships were made to this day are still strong And I’ll never forget those days that are gone When we were younger I swore I wouldn’t cry I didn’t know some day it had to die Friendships were made to this day are still strong I won’t forget the days that are gone
Wall Street (Finnegan-Manchisi)
I went to Harvard in the Ivy League I learnt ‘bout money, power and greed Most of my classmates, turned out to be crooks Ethics was the one course nobody took I came of age back in the Reagan years Amid inflation and deficit fears Each passing paycheck made me a believer I close my eyes and I pull down the lever I work on mergers and I’m filling a void I never think of the lives I’ve destroyed You got laid off, you’re probably annoyed I’ll be rich soon, you’ll be unemployed Working on Wall Street What do I say, to the poor homeless masses What do I think, when I’m asked if I care Well I pick up the pace as I try to walk past them And when it’s safe I make sure my wallet’s still there I heard of a company making silicon chips I bought some options trying to make a big hit Seven weeks later the company made good IBM bought them, I knew they would You think I’m shallow and obsessed with a buck And I don’t care if you’re down on your luck I’m white and I’m rich and I may buy a gun What do you want from a Republican I work on mergers and I’m filling a void I never think of the lives I’ve destroyed You got laid off, you’re probably annoyed I’ll be rich soon, you’ll be unemployed Working on Wall Street…..
Can’t Complain (Manchisi-Greene) Things could be worse, things could be better I could be in prison, I could be in heaven Your roses are dead, your dreams won’t come true I’m going crazy, but not over you All in all, I can’t complain Seems so different it’s really the same All in all, I can’t complain Is the grass really greener I still can’t complain I’m not in love, sad but it’s true You wish for a new chance, you don’t have a clue Cause I’ve got a girl, she’s very sincere She laughs and she loves me, nothing like you All in all, I can’t complain Seems so different it’s really the same All in all, I can’t complain Is the grass really greener I still can’t complain People tell me, that I’m very lucky to be here But I really do believe it, when they say You’re better off anyway Things could be worse, things could be better I could be in prison, I could be in heaven Your roses are dead, your dreams won’t come true I’m going crazy, but not over you
Plastic Flowers (Manchisi-Greene) No plastic flowers in the spring No plastic people, they’re aggravating No plastic surgery, to change your looks I want the real thing, the way it used to be It’s still inside of you can’t you see Well you told me today got it all figured out But there’s flaws in the plan and you’re starting to doubt That ignoring the facts make them all go away Well it don’t work like that, can’t you hear what I say Can you live like this, I’m I the one you miss The smell the touch the sweetness of your kiss No plastic flowers in the spring No plastic people, they’re aggravating No plastic surgery, to change your looks I want the real thing, the way it used to be It’s still inside of you can’t you see Got that look on your face one that I’ve never known And I’m hearing the words but I don’t like the tone Cause it’s not what you want but it’s all that you need And it’s one of those things that we’d always agreed You can’t just turn away, the sun is out today And in the end it all works out OK No plastic flowers in the spring No plastic people, they’re aggravating No plastic surgery, to change your looks I want the real thing, the way it used to be It’s still inside of you can’t you see No plastic flowers No plastic people No plastic surgery No plastic flowers
Richie’s Room (Manchisi-Greene) All the kids love Richie’s room, The music plays and the fishy food All the kids love Richie’s room And there’s always a seat and kids love the sweets I got a tape now, that we can watch tonight There’s no escape now, cause everything’s alright Open a window, and let the air rush in Lean on a pillow, and let the games begin The speakers accent every note I turn it up with the remote All the kids love Richie’s room, The music plays and the fishy food All the kids love Richie’s room And there’s always a seat and kids love the sweets Open the CD and play the latest disc Watching the Sony, the pictures sharp and crisp Parents know their kids are safe That’s what makes this room so great All the kids love Richie’s room, The music plays and the fishy food All the kids love Richie’s room All the kids love Richie’s room
The Stories in your Eyes (Manchisi-Greene) The Stories in your eyes, Read like pages in the book that you had always meant to write And don’t try to disguise Cause I can see through all the blue in the sunshine and the night Chapters 1, 2 and 3, oh so young and so care fee With no worries in the world not knowing what you want to be Were your parents always happy did they always get along Did they take out their frustrations even if you did no wrong The Stories in your eyes, Read like pages in the book that you had always meant to write And don’t try to disguise Cause I can see through all the blue in the sunshine and the night Chapters 4, 5 and 6, you finished school you got your kicks Got a job and made the grade, Is there anything you’d trade Chapters 7, 8 and 9, kids in school they’re doing fine Balance is the finest line and everybody wants your time The Stories in your eyes, Read like pages in the book that you had always meant to write And don’t try to disguise Cause I can see through all the blue in the sunshine and the night It’s your biography Does it go the way you’d like, does it have a happy ending Will a prince come to your rescue, ride you off into the night Well its Chapter 10, empty pages to be written as the music starts to end Can you change and cut the strings that tie you down for better things The Stories in your eyes, Read like pages in the book that you had always meant to write And don’t try to disguise Cause I can see through all the blue in the sunshine and the night
Ebby’s Lament (Finnegan-Manchisi) My daughter’s afraid of the ocean, and it’s costing me a thousand a week My secretary has this number, and my office won’t let me sleep Another summer, Jersey and you Go down to the shore like all the white boys do Atlantic City’s an hour away My wife can’t wait to throw the bucks away My daughter’s afraid of the ocean, and it’s costing me a thousand a week My secretary has this number, and my office won’t let me sleep First there’s the traffic and my Uncle Tim I think of Bobby thank God I’m not him We finally get there and unload the car I feel kind of sad I don’t have my guitar My daughter’s afraid of the ocean, and it’s costing me a thousand a week My secretary has this number, and my office won’t let me sleep Let’s chill some beer now and go buy some ice Just down the block there’s a store ain’t that nice Get to the counter and have I been had I paid twelve dollars for a two pound bag And now’ it’s Thursday and another shower As I look forward to next happy hour I guess next year, I’ll be travellin’ far I’m taking the family to Florida My daughter’s afraid of the ocean, and it’s costing me a thousand a week My secretary has this number, and my office won’t let me sleep My daughter’s afraid of the ocean My daughter’s afraid of the ocean
Inside (Manchisi-Greene) She sprays perfume in her hair Makes them stop and stare And they can’t see through it She dabs perfume on her wrists Throws them into fits But it just ain’t worth it
If only she could realize She’ll never be so satisfied Till she accepts what’s inside He’s got custom made guitars Thinks that he’s a star In his own little world He sends email from the shore Only a few more And he’ll be right with you If only he could understand The boy she loved is not this man And money won’t make it subside He’s got to focus inside Soon the kids go to school far away And they’ll wish for the time that they’ve thrown all away But they can’t bring it back even if they try They’ve got to readdress their inside They’ve got Monday swimming meets With grandkids down the street That they take off to school Weekends by the pool And it couldn’t be better Gotta find what’s inside Gotta find what’s inside Gotta find what’s inside
Getting Better (Manchisi-Greene) Jenny left the local school today, diploma in her hand Long goodbyes to friends who’ve gone away, to seek out their promised land But there’s no promises in hard times There’s no easy pot of gold And though things change, some things seem to stay the same It’s getting better now it seems or so we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Johnny left the local hospital today, prescription in his hand Nowhere to go and no place to stay, and no health insurance plan He can’t pay to see the doctor He won’t live to be too old He can’t afford for them to maybe find a cure It’s getting better now it seems or so we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Have you heard the news today the changes have begun But I read the same old stories starting on page one Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Maybe opportunity will knock at your front door It’s getting better now it seems or so we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told Better now it seems, least that’s what we’re told………
Finnless (Manchisi-Greene) Got you on the line, maybe this time it’s for real Wondering all the time, if you feel like I feel Why can’t we talk about it Why do we fight about it Should I just try or just throw you back in Finnless, Finnless fish I need to know if you’re mine Make a decision sometime Told me I should wait, Rusty was never her kind I went for the bait, and ended up tangled in twine Why did you lie about it Why did you cry about it Why is he trying to claim what is mine Finnless, Finnless fish I need to know if you’re mine Make a decision sometime Finnless, Fishless Finn I need to know if you’re mine Make a decision sometime
One Chance (Manchisi-Greene) Why you always thing about the bad things What’s the worst that can happen, will it change your mind What’s it gonna take to make you happy It can only be different if you cross that line Keep an eye out for tomorrow Don’t forget about the little things, you always used to do Soon you’ll feel a whole lot better With the confidence that’s hidden, deep inside of you So take a look outside Relax enjoy the ride And if it’s circumstance Take it with a smile, you only get one chance Why you always thing about the bad things What’s the worst that can happen, will it change your mind What’s it gonna take to make you happy It can only be different if you cross that line So take a look outside Relax enjoy the ride And if it’s circumstance Take it with a smile, you only get one chance
Time Gone By (Manchisi-Greene) Oh my daughter, oh my son I won’t you to know that I love you so Take my hand come walk with me I’ll show you things you’d never see And all along the way we’ll laugh and play There comes a time, when you go out on your own And when that time comes, we both will know But don’t let me wonder how you are Give me a call or drop me a line And though you may be far away You’ll always have some things to say And I can reminisce of time gone by Oh my daughter, oh my son There may have been times when we disagreed But know I hope you realize In spite of all the tears you cried I tried to do what’s best and never less Sure there were times when you questioned my advice But as I look back it seemed to work out right But don’t let me wonder how you are Give me a call or drop me a line And though you may be far away You’ll always have some things to say And I can reminisce of time gone by There came a time when you went out on your own And where that time went, I’ll never know But don’t let me wonder how you are Give me a call or drop me a line And though you may be far away You’ll always have some things to say And I can reminisce of time gone by
Train Surfer (Manchisi-Greene) So you wanna be a train surfer, standing on top of a train A hundred miles an hour, they all say you’re insane Your heart starts beating faster, catch your locomotive breath Hold onto the railing, or tumble to your death Your parents always told you now to hang out by the tracks But when you started surfing there was no turning back The boys all called you Rambo cause you never feared the fall Lose your concentration then your blood runs down the wall Train, Train, Train, Surfer Surfer……. So you wanna be a train surfer, standing on top of a train A hundred miles an hour, they all say you’re insane Your heart starts beating faster, catch your locomotive breath Hold onto the railing, or tumble to your death Your parents always told you now to hang out by the tracks But when you started surfing there was no turning back The boys all called you Rambo cause you never feared the fall Lose your concentration then your blood runs down the wall Train, Train, Train, Surfer Surfer…….
Christmas With Me (Manchisi-Greene) Throw a log on the fire and strike up the flame And forget about who and what is to blame Cause baby my gift won’t fit under a tree As long as you spend your Christmas with me We give thanks to family, young and old And rush to the mall ‘fore the turkey’s gone cold Buying the gifts very few can afford While stringing up lights and untangling cords Throw a log on the fire and strike up the flame And forget about who and what is to blame Cause baby my gift won’t fit under a tree As long as you spend your Christmas with me We may not be rich but we sure got a lot And we all take for granted the things that we’ve got Like going to work and earning our pay And knowing that night brings a warm place to stay So during this season of tough troubled times While the lights are bright and the Christmas bells chime Think to yourself as the snowflakes do fall A gift without love it means nothing at all Throw a log on the fire and strike up the flame And forget about who and what is to blame Cause baby my gift won’t fit under a tree As long as you spend your Christmas with me As long as you spend your Christmas with me……
Tell Me (Manchisi-Greene) Tell Me, Everything that you're thinking Tell Me, Everything that you know Tell, Me, When you feel like you are sinking Tell Me, That You Love Me Head to Toe Cause you know, its true I ache if I can't put my arms around you And though it sounds absurd It never hurts to say the words Tell Me, that you weren't lying Tell Me, that the others can't compare Tell Me, all the things you were implying Tell Me, and I'll remember it I swear And as time goes by And we can't look each other in the eye I won't lose my mind Thinking what we've left behind Cause you know, its true I ache if I can't put my arms around you And though it sounds absurd It never hurts to say the words Tell Me, It never hurts to say the words Tell Me, that the others can't compare Tell Me, and I'll remember it I swear Tell Me, Thinking what we've left behind Tell Me All I Really Want is You (Manchisi-Greene) I want the latest and the greatest, with a lifetime guarantee I want a bigger part of you to want a little piece of me I'm not content with having seconds, minutes, hours or a day I want to have my cake and eat it to, I want it my way I want a little piece of heaven without the sacrifice I want to take you by the hand and never have to think twice I want to buy the biggest island without worrying bout the price I want to bet the house on you and never have to roll the dice Cause it's not about possessions, I know you know it's true And when it really comes down to it, All I really want is you I want to climb the highest mountain, in my brand new hiking boots I want to look real fly and sexy in my new Armani suit I want to soar around the world in my private Gulfstream jet I want to make it an experience that you won't soon forget Cause it's not about possessions, I know you know it's true And when it really comes down to it, All I really want is you You know they don't understand it's not about the toys And it's not bout the money that in excess can destroy I'm reaching the brass ring cause I'm never satisfied And without you beside me it's like a part of me has died Cause it's not about possessions, I know you know it's true And when it really comes down to it, All I really want is you And when it really comes down to it, All I really want is you I want the latest and the greatest, with a lifetime guarantee I want a bigger part of you to want a little piece of me What Happened Next Door (Manchisi-Greene) One O Clock in the Morning Silence is split into two Three people without him What's a mother do What could she have done different Why did she have to leave Just a small disagreement He left her daughters to grieve While the neighbors were sleeping and the cat's on the floor I'll never know and I can't imagine What Happened Next Door She left to stay with her mother Leaving him all alone What was he thinking Now it will never be known Sitting up in his bed at night Holding the gun in his hand Feeling of loneliness Or was it something unplanned While the neighbors were sleeping and the cat's on the floor I'll never know and I can't imagine What Happened Next Door While the neighbors were sleeping and the cat's on the floor I'll never know and I can't imagine What Happened Next Door
Don't give me what you got and tell me it's a lot You are blind to how this could all end You don't care as long as I spend Your Economy is a Con on Me It's all make believe to make me believe Yeah, the Emporer has No Clothes, he's not the one who knows Don't tell me your political persuasion On this very grim occasion Your Economy is a Con on Me It's all make believe to make me believe Rockefeller, Conrad, Shumer and Kerry Living in a coalmine with a dead canary Grassley, Hatch, Roberts and Kyle Doesn't really matter what side of the aisle Your Economy is a Con on Me It's all make believe to make me believe
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