Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Towers Of London Composer(s): Andy Partridge First release: XTC - 1980
Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell? Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell
Pavements of gold, leading to the underground Grenadier Guardsmen walking pretty ladies around Fog is the sweat of the never never navvies wWho pound pound pound pound pound Spikes in the rails to their very own heaven
Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell
Bridges of muscles spanning so long and high Merchants from Stepney walking pretty ladies by Rain is the tears of the never never navvies who cry For the bridge that doesn't go in the direction of Dublin
Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell
And I've seen it in a painting And I've seen it in engraving And I've seen it in their faces Clear as children's chalk lines on the paving
Towers of London When they had built you Did you watch over the men who fell Towers of London When they had built you Victoria's gem found in somebody's hell
Towers of London Towers of London Towers of London Towers of London
La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium La la Londinium
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know Composer(s): Al Kooper First release by: Blood, Sweat & Tears - 1968 Covered by multiple other artists
If I ever leave you You can say I told you so If I ever hurt you baby You know I hurt myself as well
Is that any way for a man to carry on You think he wants his little loved one gone I love you baby more than you'll ever know more than you'll ever know
When I wasn't making too much money You knew where my paycheck went You know I brought it home to baby And I never spent one red cent
Is that any way for a man to carry on You think he wants his little loved one gone I love you baby more than you'll ever know more than you'll ever know
I'm not trying to be any kinds of a man I'm trying to be somebody you can love trust and understand I know that I could be yeah a part of you that no one else could see I just got to hear you say It's alright yeah yeah yeah
I'm only flesh and blood But I could be everything that you demand I could be president of General Motors baby huh or just a tiny little grain of sand
Is that any way for a man to carry on You think he wants his little loved one gone I love you baby, I love you baby I love you more than you will ever know
Just Like That Dutch Title: 't Is Te Gek Performer(s): ABBA
Until that day My life had been a river Following a safe predestinated course Suddenly detouring so unexpectedly With uncompromising force My strongholds broke down all too easily I remember well how it did embarrass me I hung on to his every smile Marveled at his style
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Just like that He walked into my house as smug as a cat He was handsome and smart Walked away with my heart Just like that He found a temporary home in my flat Telling innocent lies Throwing dust in my eyes But I led him on Knowing that someday He would be gone Just like that As though he'd only stopped a while for a chat But my secrets he learned Leaving no stone unturned
And once again The river's flowing slowly following its safe and uneventful course Now the tears have dried It's become a pleasant break I recall without remorse But now and then I wonder where he is And I will admit He had something that I miss I guess he was a rolling stone The only one I've known
Tower Song Composer(s): Townes Van Zandt First release: Townes Van Zandt - 1970
So close and yet so far away And all the things I'd hoped to say Will have to go unsaid today Perhaps until tomorrow Your fears have built a wall between Our lives and all what loving means Will have to go unfelt it seems And that leaves only sorrow You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday
You close your eyes and speak to me Of faith and love and destiny As distant as eternity From truth and understanding The wind blows cold outside your door It whispers words I've tried before But you don't hear me anymore Your pride's just too demanding You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday
The end is coming soon it's plain A warm bed just ain't worth the pain And I will go and you'll remain With the bitterness we've tasted A mother's breast, a newborn child A poet's tear and drunken smile I can't help feelin' all the while Their meaning won't be wasted You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday
(Just Like) Starting Over Composer(s): John Lennon Performer(s): John Lennon; and various other artists
Our life together is so precious together We have grown, we have grown Although our love is still special Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere alone It's been too long since we took the time No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly But when I see you darling It's like we both are falling in love again It'll be just like starting over, starting over Everyday we used to make it love Why can't we be making love nice and easy It's time to spread our wings and fly Don't let another day go by my love It'll be just like starting over, starting over Why don't we take off alone Take a trip somewhere far, far away We'll be together all alone again Like we used to in the early days Well, well, well darling It's been too long since we took the time No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly But when I see you darling It's like we both are falling in love again It'll be just like starting over, starting over Our life together is so precious together We have grown, we have grown Although our love is still special Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere Starting over
Stai Lontana Da Me ((Adapted from: Tower Of Strength (Gene McDaniels With The Johnny Mann Singers) - 1961)) Composer(s): Bob Hilliard - Burt Bacharach - Mogol Performer(s): Adriano Celentano - 1962
Io che ho pianto per te pregandoti di stare con me mi pento, perché non ti voglio non ti amo non ti credo e perciò stai lontana da me non cercarmi perché ho capito chi sei e le strade sono piene di donne uguali a te... Ed io che vivevo per te scordandomi chi pianse per me mi pento, perché non ti voglio non ti amo non ti credo e perciò s'è ormai chiusa per me questa storia perché io ritorno da chi già sapeva che sarebbe finita solo così...
I Love You In The Same Old Way Composer(s): Paul Anka Performer(s): Paul Anka
I remember when we used to be in our teens A-wearin' bobby socks and old blue jeans That was long ago, so I'd like to say I love you in the same old way, uh-hah I love you in the same old way
Mmmmmm, I remember when we used to babysit your brother And who was watching us? Your father and mother That was long ago and I'd like to say I love you in the same old way, uh-hah I love you in the same old way
Now, heaven, I'm in heaven again And I still remember where and when And I love you, you still love me, hah And that's the way its gonna be
Ah, I remember when we were in school A-learning how to live by the golden rule That was long ago and I'd like to say I love you in the same old way, uh-hah I love you in the same old way
Ho!
Mmmmmm, heaven, I'm in heaven again And I still remember where and when I still love you, you know you love me And that's the way its gonna be
Ho! I remember when we used to be in school A-learning how to live by the golden rule That was long ago and I'd like to say I love you in the same old way, uh-hah I love you in the same old way, uh-hah I love you in the same old way, uh-hah
(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet Composer(s): Freddie Gorman; Bob Hamilton Performer(s): The Reflections; and various other artists
(ooh-ooh-oop)
Findin' a job tomorrow mornin' Got a little somethin' I wanna do Gonna buy (gonna buy) somethin' I could ride in a-Take my girl (take my girl) datin' at the drive-in Our love's gonna be written down in history a-Just like Romeo and Juliet
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents Just like the ones in a catalog Gonna show (gonna show) how much I love Let 'er know (let 'er know) one way or the other Our love's gonna be written down in history a-Just like Romeo and Juliet
Ah, all right, now, I'm speculatin' Wonder what tomorrow's gonna really bring If I don't (if I don't) find work tomorrow It's gonna be (gonna be) heartaches 'n' sorrow Our love's gonna be destroyed like a tragedy Just like Romeo and Juliet
Tower Of Strength ((Italian Version: Stai Lontana Da Me (Adriano Celentano) - 1962)) Composer(s): Bob Hilliard - Burt Bacharach First release: Gene McDaniels With The Johnny Mann Singers - 1961 Covered by multiple other artists
If I were a tower of strength, I'd walk away I'd look in your eyes and here's what I'd say "I don't want you, I don't need you, I don't love you any more" And I'd walk out that door
You'd be down on your knees You'd be calling to me-ee But a tower of a-strength is a-something I'll never be
If I were a tower of strength, I'd watch you cry I'd laugh at your tears and tell you goodbye "I don't want you, I don't need you, I don't love you any more" And I'd walk out that door
You'd be down on your knees You'd be calling to me-ee But a tower of a-strength is a-something I'll never be
"I don't want you, I don't a-need you, I don't love you any more" And I'd walk out that door
You'd be down on your knees, ahh-huh You'd be calling to me-ee-ee But a tower of a-strength is a-something I'll never be
I Love You Honey But I Hate Your Friends Composer(s): Rick Nielsen Performer(s): Cheap Trick
I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah I love you honey but I hate those friends
That fat cat Frank got a heart of gold He's got a head of lead, he's young but he acts old That limp wrested two-fisted diplomat Better draw a map, to see where he's at Around and round when he rambles on About the latest deal we should be in on We shouldn't give him the time of day He doesn't give a damn if we sink or swim
I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah I love you honey but I hate your friends
Did some toot, yeah we had a blow Look man, no holes, real nose When he says hi he really means the moon He was there long before Armstrong He stays loose, he says, fill her up For eternal youth from those Swiss docs He's thirty but he feels like sixteen Check it out: yep, hundred-n-sixteen! I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah I love you honey, let's dance
I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah, yeah I love you honey but I hate your friends
Let's see, there's Miss Tique and Miss Informed General Disaster, Mister Know-it-all Misses A Lot and Private Stock Corporal punishment about to blow his mind Mister Mock, Mister Completely Miss de Plot, Miss Story Mister Call, Mister De Gaulle The ageing Mister Martin and that ain't all
I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah I love you honey but I hate those friends
I love you honey but I hate your friends I love you honey but they'll be the end of me Oh yeah I love you honey but I hate your friends
I love you honey but I hate your friends They love your money But they'll be the end of me, oh yeah I love you honey but I hate your friends
Nous avons ensemble des moments bleus Des heures de magie amoureuse Quand tu glisses ta main dans mes cheveux c'est fou Et quand tu m'embrasses au coin des yeux c'est doux Nous avons toujours des rendez-vous Des instants de soleil entre nous Et quand tu m'appelles je viens toujours Sans demander pourquoi J'ai tellement besoin de te retrouver à moi
Car toutes ces heures loin de toi Etaient comme cent jours d'exil Comme une année passée sur l'Himalaya Comme un été sans cerises Oui toutes ces heures loin de toi Etaient comme cent jours d 'exil J'ai eu peur sans toi de cette solitude Quand la nuit est sur la ville
Dis-moi des mots d'amour Dis-moi encore que nous revivrons toujours Des nuits d'amour dans la poussière d'or Des curs à curs corps à corps J'ai tellement besoin de te retrouver à moi
Car toutes ces heures loin de toi Etaient comme une prison grise Car toutes ces heures loin de toi Etaient comme cent jours d'exil J'ai eu peur sans toi de cette solitude Quand la nuit est sur la ville Oui toutes ces heures loin de toi Etaient comme une prison grise Comme une année passée sur l'Himalaya Comme un été sans cerises Oui toutes ces heures loin de toi
I Love You Drops Composer(s): Bill Anderson First recording/First release by: Bill Anderson - 1964/1965 Covered by multiple other artists
They're not teardrops just sincere drops they're I love you drops 'cause I love you They were on my pillow when I woke up this morning They were on the letter I tried all day to write And just a little while ago I saw them falling on your picture as I kissed it goodnight I love you drops I miss you drops hurry home drops you've been gone so long drops They're not teardrops just sincere drops that say I'm lonesome and I love you
Never knew this heart could hurt the way it hurts for you Never lived so many lifetimes in a week Why don't you come back to me the way you said you would And kiss these softly little crystals off my cheek I love you drops...
Just Like Me Composer(s): Rick Dey; Roger Hart Performer(s): Paul Revere & The Raiders
It's just like me to say to you Love me do, and I'll be true But what I'd like for you to say Is you'll come home to me each day
Awww, you'll be my girl, that's what I want Just you sweet girl and not a thought It's just like me to feel so good And fall so much in love with you
Oh, oh, oh
It's just like me It's just like me I'll act the fool that's how I'll be But it's just like you to say goodbye And leave me all alone and cryin', waah!
It's just like me to say to you Love me do, and I'll be true But what I'd like for you to say Is that you'll love me here each day
It's just like me It's just like me I'll act the fool that's how I'll be But it's just like you to say goodbye And leave me all alone and cryin', waah!
It's just like me It's just like me It's just like me It's just like you It's just like me
Toutes Les Nuits Composer(s): J.Jr. Duncan - C. Nicolas Performer(s): Dalida
La la la la la la... Toutes les nuits Toutes les nuits je fais le même rêve Toutes les nuits c'est de toi que je rêve Tu es à moi et moi je suis blottie près de toi Oh oh oh Au creux de tes bras
Toutes les nuits jusqu'au jour qui se lève Toutes les nuits tu viens frôler mes lèvres Et le bonheur Eclate comme un grand feu de joie Oh oh oh dans mon cur
Quand je m'éveille sans toi Je suis triste parfois Mais cela vraiment ne dure pas Car dès que revient le soir C'est un nouvel espoir Qui bientôt me rapproche de toi La la la la la la...
Toutes les nuits c'est de toi que je rêve Toutes les nuits je fais le même rêve Sachant qu'un jour C'est près de moi que tu rêveras Waoh, waoh, waoh Mon amour
I Love You Darlin' Composer(s): Milne; Roberts Performer(s): Michael Holliday
A simple life, a simple life A simple life is just the life for me Don't mix with high-falutin' company But when my little chick whispers Love you darlin', love you darlin' That's enough for me
I've got no time for smarty-party stuff And maybe I'm considered kinda rough But when my little chick whispers Love you, oh I love you darlin' That's more than enough
I've got the wide open sky I can sing to I've got a girl of my own I can cling to I must confess I'm lucky, yes indeed My happiness is always guaranteed 'cause when my little chick whispers Love you, Oh oh I love you darlin' That's just all I need (whistling) But when my little chick whispers Love you darlin', love you darlin' That's more than enough
I've got the wide open sky I can sing to I've got a cute little girl of my own I can cling to I must confess I'm lucky, yes indeed My happiness is always guaranteed 'cause when my little chick whispers Love you darlin', love you darlin' That's just all I need
Got a simple life Got a simple life Got a simple life It's all I really need
J'ai le cur perdu dans les étoiles Et par vague j'ai du vague à l 'âme Quand je met les voiles Vers aucune escale,Vers aucune halte, vers aucun repos Tant de fois j'ai cru perdre mon âme Tant de fois je suis restée en rade Je pose mes armes les yeux pleins de larmes En criant le nom de l'homme qui est dans ma peau
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois
La vie est un éternel voyage L'amour est un éternel naufrage Chaque homme qui passe Vous marque et vous casse On ne sait jamais sur quel cur on doit planter son drapeau
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi Je crois
J'ai le cur perdu dans les étoiles Et par vague j'ai du vague à l 'âme Quand je met les voiles Vers aucune escale,Vers aucune halte, vers aucun repos Tant de fois j'ai cru perdre mon âme Tant de fois je suis restée en rade Je pose mes armes les yeux pleins de larmes En criant le nom de l'homme qui est dans ma peau
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois
La vie est un éternel voyage L'amour est un éternel naufrage Chaque homme qui passe Vous marque et vous casse On ne sait jamais sur quel cur on doit planter son drapeau
Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi je crois oui Toutes les femmes du monde Toutes les femmes du monde On fait comme moi Je crois