Lyrics:
Let me show it to you yeah
See what I got, I got a hell of a lot
Tell me what you feel
Is it real is it real
You know I got what it takes
And I can take a lot
Did you hear the last call baby
You and me got staying power yeah
You and me we got staying power
Staying power (I got it I got it)
I wonder when we're gonna make it
I wonder when we're gonna shake it
Rock me baby rock me
C'mon you can shock me
Let's catch on to the groove
Make it move make it move
You know how to shake that thing
We'll work it work it work it
You and I can play ball baby
You and me got staying power yeah
You and me we got staying power
I wonder when we're gonna make it
I wonder when we're gonna shake it
Fire down below I'm just a regular dynamo
Want some smooth company
Don't lose control just hang on out with me
Got to get to know each other
But we got plenty of time
Did you hear the last call baby
You and me got staying power yeah
You and me we got staying power
Power, power, power...
Throw my ticket out the window
Throw my suitcase out there, too
Throw my troubles out the door
I don't need them any more
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
I should have left this town this morning
But it was more than I could do
Oh, your love comes on so strong
And I've waited all day long
For tonight when I'll be staying here with you
Is it really any wonder
The love that a stranger might receive
You cast your spell and I went under
I find it so difficult to leave
I can hear that whistle blowin'
I see that stationmaster, too
If there's a poor boy on the street
Then let him have my seat
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
Throw my ticket out the window
Throw my suitcase out there, too
Throw my troubles out the door
I don't need them any more
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
Throw my ticket out the window
Throw my suitcase out there, too
Throw my troubles out the door
I don't need them any more
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
I should have left this town this morning
But it was more than I could do
Oh, your love comes on so strong
And I've waited all day long
For tonight when I'll be staying here with you
Is it really any wonder
The love that a stranger might receive
You cast your spell and I went under
I find it so difficult to leave
I can hear that whistle blowin'
I see that stationmaster, too
If there's a poor boy on the street
Then let him have my seat
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
Throw my ticket out the window
Throw my suitcase out there, too
Throw my troubles out the door
I don't need them any more
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you
It's hard staying sober when you ain't staying over
It's easy getting messed up on the truth
It's hard standing here watching taillights disappear
It's hard staying sober when I'm getting over you
It's hard to the leave the house when all I think about
Is how hard it might be to come back home
I wait here and watch the rain when you come back for all your things
You'll get what you want and then you'll go
It's hard staying sober when you ain't staying over
It's easy getting messed up on the truth
It's hard standing here watching taillights disappear
It's hard staying sober when I'm getting over you
It's hard to quit this smoking when my will to fight is broken
It's hard to quit a habit in a rush
Hits me in the morning, just like you I'm looking for 'em
Can't seem to put down this pick-me-up
It's hard staying sober when you ain't staying over
It's easy getting messed up on the truth
It's hard standing here watching taillights disappear
It's hard staying sober when I'm getting over you
It's hard staying sober when I'm getting over you
Why you think the world drinks?
If I wanted to know
Who you were hanging with
While I was gone, I would've asked you
It's the kind of cold
Fogs up windshield glass
But I felt it when I passed you
There's an ache in you
Put there by the ache in me
But if it's all the same to you
It's the same to me
So we could call it even
You could call me "Babe" for the weekend
'Tis the damn season
Write this down
I'm staying at my parents' house
And the road not taken looks real good now
And it always leads to you and my hometown
I parked my car
Right between the Methodist and the school that used to be ours
The holidays linger like bad perfume
You can run but only so far
I escaped it too
Remember how you watched me leave
But if it's okay with you
It's okay with me
We could call it even
You could call me "Babe" for the weekend
'Tis the damn season
Write this down
I'm staying at my parents' house
And the road not taken looks real good now
Time flies
Messy as the mud on your truck tires
Now I'm missing your smile, hear me out
We could just ride around
And the road not taken looks real good now
And it always leads to you and my hometown
Sleep in half the day
Just for old times' sake
I won't ask you to wait
If you don't ask me to stay
So I'll go back to LA
And the so-called friends who'll write books about me if I ever make it
And wonder about the only soul who can tell which smiles I'm faking
And the heart I know I'm breaking is my own
To leave the warmest bed I've ever known
We could call it even
Even though I'm leaving
And I'll be yours for the weekend
'Tis the damn season
We could call it even
You could call me "Babe" for the weekend
'Tis the damn season
Write this down
I'm staying at my parents' house
And the road not taken looks real good now
Time flies
Messy as the mud on your truck tires
Now I'm missing your smile, hear me out
We could just ride around
And the road not taken looks real good now
And it always leads to you and my hometown
It always leads to you and my hometown
I'm not going nowhere
I'm staying'baby I'm staying
You know why'
I've got staying power
Baby, I've made plans
In a fancy restaurant where we can dance
Put on my favorite dress
You know the one
That oozes sexiness
Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby, my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
Slow down, don't heat so fast
Anticipation makes a good thing last
Tease me with your emotions
Soon we'll share nature's body lotion
Are you ready to free
Girl you know you got just what I need
Oh baby, my missions clear
It's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
No, no baby I'm not going anywhere
No no no I'm not going anywhere
I'll be here
Ill be here
For years and years
Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here
I've got staying power
Just when you think its over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over
Lord, this morning when I woke up
I wanted that whiskey in my coffee cup
Had last night ringing in my head
Telling me I oughta go back to bed
I'm in South Dakota
I keep on staying behind
I'm in South Dakota
Trouble ain't hard to find
I thought I might go take a ride
Changed my mind when I looked outside
I can't stay but I can't leave
Or get myself away from me
I'm in South Dakota
I keep on staying behind
I'm in South Dakota
Trouble ain't hard to find
Nights are long as the day is cold
Staying alive is getting old
Nothing is everything I got left
Staring down the devil but I'm scared to death
I'm in South Dakota
I keep on staying behind
I'm in South Dakota
Trouble ain't hard to find
I'm in South Dakota
Keep on staying behind
I'm in South Dakota
Trouble ain't hard to find
I often think off the live I've led
And oh, it's a wonder, I ain't dead
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living is a fool's paradise
My mother told me and my father told me too
Said my child, it's all catch up with you
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living in a fool's paradise
Though I've learned my lesson
Like all fools I've met
Oh, I've learned things in this life
That I haven't forgotten yet
My father told me, my mother said it right
Said my son, you're ruining your life
Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
Living in a fool's paradise
Oh yeah, living in a fool's paradise
Misunderstood and I can't take it back it now
Just like I knew you would
You turn your back
And now we're here and it fades to black
Tell me I'm right, tell me I'm wrong
But you know I've been here all along
In your corner, in your corner
Staying up late, playing our song
You know I've been here all along
In your corner, in your corner
Hold on, hold on, keep your hands up
Hold on, hold on (alright, alright)
Hold on, hold on, keep your hands up
Hold on, hold on (alright, alright)
Oh, yeah, keep our hands, keep-
Tell me I'm right, tell me I'm wrong
But you know I've been here all along
In your corner, in your corner
Staying up late, playing our song
You know I've been here all along
In your corner, in your corner
Hold on, hold on, keep your hands up
Hold on, hold on (alright, alright)
Hold on, hold on, keep up our hands, keep-
I need you to know you can fall into me
That my arms are wide open
And will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me
Just believe in love
Just believe in us
Baby....
I need you to know you can fall into me
That my arms are wide open
And will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me
Come and fall into me
Baby fall into me
I am happy that I have you
Even though you're not here now
I know somewhere you are dreaming
Though it's definitely not of me
It doesn't matter if this all shatters
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
I am warmed by your friendship
Even when you're far away
And I'm happy in the knowledge
We may never see the day
When I kiss you and you kiss me
Don't pretend you miss me
The worst kind of diseased mind
Is one filled with jealousy
If we should meet again
Don't try to solve the puzzle
Just lay down next to me
And please don't move a muscle
I will thank you most of all for
The respect you have for me
I'm embarrassed, it overwhelms me
Because I don't deserve any
It doesn't matter if this all shatters
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
Cold fire, you've got everything but cold fire
You will be my rest and peace, child
I moved up to take a place
Near you
So tired, it's the sky that makes you feel tried
It's a trick to make you see wide
It can all but break your heat
In pieces
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
How you moved is all it takes
To sing a song of when I loved
The prettiest star
One day, though it might as well be someday
You and I will rise up all the way
All because of what you are
The prettiest star
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
Cold fire, you've got everything but cold fire
You will be my rest and peace, child
I moved up to take a place
Near you
So tired, it's the sky that makes you feel tried
It's a trick to make you see wide
It can all but break your heat
In pieces
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
How you moved is all it takes
To sing a song of when I loved
The prettiest star
One day, though it might as well be someday
You and I will rise up all the way
All because of what you are
The prettiest star
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
Be on my side, I'll be on your side, baby
There is no reason for you to hide
It's so hard for me staying here all alone
When you could be taking me for a ride, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Dead, ooh
Shot her dead, ooh
You take my hand, I'll take your hand
Together we may get away
This much madness is too much sorrow
It's impossible to make it today, yeah
Ooh, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away, yeah
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Dead, dead, ooh ooh
Ooh ooh shot her dead
Shot her dead
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
There is no reason for you to hide
It's so hard for me staying here all alone
When you could be taking me for a ride
Ooh, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away, yeah
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Throw my ticket out the window,
Throw my suitcase out there, too,
Throw my troubles out the door,
I don't need them any more
'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you.
I should have left this town this morning
But it was more than I could do.
Oh, your love comes on so strong
And I've waited all day long
For tonight when I'll be staying here with you.
Cold fire, you've got everything but cold fire
You will be my rest and peace, child
I moved up to take a place
Near you
So tired, it's the sky that makes you feel tried
It's a trick to make you see wide
It can all but break your heat
In pieces
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
How you moved is all it takes
To sing a song of when I loved
The prettiest star
One day, though it might as well be someday
You and I will rise up all the way
All because of what you are
The prettiest star
Staying back in your memory
Are the movies in the past?
Easy skanking, skanking it easy
Easy skanking, skanking it slow
Easy skanking, skanking it easy
Easy skanking, skanking it slow
Excuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)
Good God I gotta' take a lift (lift)
From reality I just can't drift (drift)
That's why I am staying with this riff (riff)
Take it easy, easy skanking
Got to take it easy, easy skanking
Take it easy, easy skanking
Got to take it easy, easy skanking
See we're taking it easy
We're taking it slow
We're taking it easy
Got to take it slow,
So take it easy, easy skanking,
Take it easy, easy skanking
Take it easy skanking
Take it easy shanking
Excuse me while I light my spliff
Oh God I gotta take a lift
From reality I just can't drift
That's why I'm staying with this riff
Take it easy, taking it easy
Got to take it easy, taking it slow
Take it easy, taking it easy
Skanking take it easy, taking it slow
Tell you what, herb for my wine
Honey for my strong drink
Herb for my wine, honey for my strong drink
I'll take it easy, taking it easy
Skankers take it easy, skanking it slow
Take, it easy, taking it easy
Take it easy, skanking it slow
Take it easy, skanking it easy
Oh oh, skanking it slow
A little bit easier, taking it easy
Skanky take it easy, skanking it slow
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
Be on my side, I'll be on your side, baby
There is no reason for you to hide
It's so hard for me staying here all alone
When you could be taking me for a ride, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Dead, ooh
Shot her dead, ooh
You take my hand, I'll take your hand
Together we may get away
This much madness is too much sorrow
It's impossible to make it today, yeah
Ooh, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away, yeah
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Dead, dead, ooh ooh
Ooh ooh shot her dead
Shot her dead
Be on my side, I'll be on your side
There is no reason for you to hide
It's so hard for me staying here all alone
When you could be taking me for a ride
Ooh, yeah
She could drag me over the rainbow
And send me away, yeah
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river
I know that we are the best of friends till the end
Who would've thought after all this time
We'd be living, yeah, living separate lives
Falling in love can be easy
Staying in love is so tricky
Falling in love can be easy
But staying in love is so tricky
Oh, baby, I love you
And I know you love me, too
We both know it's worth it
So let's make this right
Falling in love can be easy
But staying in love is so tricky
Falling in love can be easy
But staying in love is so tricky
Falling in love can be easy
But staying in love is so tricky
Falling in love can be easy
But staying in love is so tricky
I am happy that I have you
Even though you're not here now
I know somewhere You are dreaming
Though it's definitely not of me
It doesn't matter If this all shatters
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
I am warmed by your friendship
Even when you're far away
And I'm happy In the knowledge
We may never see the day
When I kiss you And you kiss me
Don't pretend you miss me
The worst kind Of diseased mind
Is one filled with jealousy
If we should meet again
Don't try to solve the puzzle
Just lay down next to me
And please don't move a muscle
I will thank you Most of all for
The respect you have for me
I'm embarrassed, It overwhelms me
Because I don't deserve any
It doesn't matter If this all shatters
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Because you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
No I'm not an angel either but at least I'm trying
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
Who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying
I love you even more than who I thought you were before
'Cause, you're, no, angel, either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby, oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Tell me, do you wanna ride?
Easy skanking, skanking it easy
Easy skanking, skanking it slow
Easy skanking, skanking it easy
Easy skanking, skanking it slow
Excuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)
Good God I gotta' take a lift (lift)
From reality I just can't drift (drift)
That's why I am staying with this riff (riff)
Take it easy, easy skanking
Got to take it easy, easy skanking
Take it easy, easy skanking
Got to take it easy, easy skanking
See we're taking it easy
We're taking it slow
We're taking it easy
Got to take it slow,
So take it easy, easy skanking,
Take it easy, easy skanking
Take it easy skanking
Take it easy shanking
Excuse me while I light my spliff
Oh God I gotta take a lift
From reality I just can't drift
That's why I'm staying with this riff
Take it easy, taking it easy
Got to take it easy, taking it slow
Take it easy, taking it easy
Skanking take it easy, taking it slow
Tell you what, herb for my wine
Honey for my strong drink
Herb for my wine, honey for my strong drink
I'll take it easy, taking it easy
Skankers take it easy, skanking it slow
Take, it easy, taking it easy
Take it easy, skanking it slow
Take it easy, skanking it easy
Oh oh, skanking it slow
A little bit easier, taking it easy
Skanky take it easy, skanking it slow
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
I don't go out walking
I ain't for no talking
My baby's done left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
If I had been scheming
Instead of just dreaming
He'd never have left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
Sittin all day without holding my baby
Makes me so blue and sad
If he don't hurry and come back
It's a cinch to drive me mad
Now if I don't find him
I hope you'll remind him
That I'm staying where he left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
All day
Don't go out a walking
And I for no talking
My baby's done left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
All day
If I had been scheming
Instead of just dreaming
He'd never have left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
Sittin all day without holding my baby
I miss my lonely papa
If he don't hurry and come back
It's a cinch to, I'll blow my toppa
Now if I don't find him
I hope you'll remind him
That I'm staying where he left me
Just a sittin' and a rockin'
Rockin' and a sittin'
Sittin' and a rockin'
All day
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Because you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
No I'm not an angel either but at least I'm trying
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
Who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying
I love you even more than who I thought you were before
'Cause, you're, no, angel, either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby, oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Tell me, do you wanna ride?
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