Spittin Fire Lyrics
It's Been A Long Time
(S. Van Zandt)
We lived in a time and a world of our own
Making up the rules as we went along
Just one coat between us and we never felt cold
We were never gonna get old
Playing cards 'till the sun came up, rollin' dice
Down to the club and listen to the blues all night
Girls out on the corner get lonely now and then
We'd never be that free again
It's been a long time since we laughed together
It's been a long time since we cried
Raise your glass for the comrades we've lost
My friend it's been a long, long time
Workin' just enough to pay the rent
Money got made, baby, money got spent
Sleeping when we had nothin' left to do
Under the boardwalk and up on the roof
We never quite fit, baby, we never played the game
Came out explodin' like a runaway train
Up all night talkin' about dreams of better days
Ain't it funny how some things don't change?
It's been a long time since we laughed together
It's been a long time since we cried
Raise your glass for the comrades we've lost
My friend it's been a long, long time
We lived in a time and a world of our own
Making up the rules as we went along
Just one coat between us and we never felt cold
We were never gonna get old
It's been a long time since we laughed together
It's been a long time since we cried
Raise your glass for the comrades we've lost
My friend it's been a long, long time
Little Jake Music ASCAP
Talk To Me
(B. Springsteen)
Well every night I see a light up in your window
But every night you won't answer your door
But although you won't ever let me in
From the street I can see your silhouette sittin' close to him
What must I do?
What does it take?
To get you to
Talk to me
Until the night is over
Come on, baby
Talk to me
Well until the night is over
I got a full week's pay
And, baby, I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm just asking, girl
Talk to me
Well late at night I hear the music that you're playing soft and low
Yes and late at night I see the two of you swayin' so close
I don't understand, darling, what was my sin?
Why am I down here below while you're up there with him?
What did I do?
What did I say?
What must I pay?
To get you to
Talk to me
Until the night is over
Little darling, won't you
Talk to me
Well until the night is over
Yea yea yea
I got a full week's pay
And baby I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm just asking girl
Talk to me
I don't understand, darling, what was my sin?
Why am I down here below while you're up there with him?
What did I do?
What did I say?
What must I pay?
To get you to
Talk to me
Until the night is over
Come on, baby
Talk to me
Well until the night is over
Yea yea yea
I got a full week's pay
And baby
I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm down on my bended knees
I'm just asking darling please won't you
Talk to me
Until the night is over
Come on talk to me
Until the night is over
Talk to me
Till the sun comes up
Bruce Springsteen Music ASCAP
The Fever
(B. Springsteen)
When I get home from my job
I turn on my T.V.
But I can't keep my mind on the show
When I lay down at night
I can't get no sleep
So I turn on the radio
But, the only sound I hear
Is you whisperin' in my ear
The words that you used to say
Now my days grow longer
As my love grows stronger
And the fever gets worse and
I got a fever for a girl
I got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
There ain't nothing that a poor boy can do
When he's got the fever for a girl
I got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
Well, you left this little boy
I can remember comin' home
I see you standin' at the stove
With the dishes on the table
Dinner ready to go
Or maybe on out to a movie show
Something that you'd like to see
Oh, baby, you're my sun in the morning
And my moon at night
I think about you, baby
I feel alright
Days grow longer
As my love grows stronger
And the fever gets worse and
I've got the fever for the girl
I got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
There ain't nothing that a poor boy can do
When he's got the fever for a girl
Got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
Yea, you left this little boy blue
I can remember comin' home
I see you standin' at the stove
With the dishes on the table
Dinner ready to go
Or maybe on out to a movie show
Something that you'd like to see
Oh, baby, you're my sun in the morning
And my moon at night
I think about you, baby
I feel alright
Days grow longer
Love grows stronger
And the fever gets worse and
I've got the fever for the girl
I got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
There ain't nothing, there ain't nothin' I can do
When he's got the fever for a girl
Got the fever
Oh, I got the fever
Left this little boy blue, well
Sure left this little boy blue
There ain't nothin' I can do
Oh, I've got the fever, baby
Baby please come home
I don't wanna be alone
I got the fever for you, girl
Laurel Canyon Music Ltd ASCAP/Bruce Springsteen Music ASCAP
Blue Radio
(J. Lyon/M. Noble)
Alone in my kitchen, it's 3 am
As it always seems to be these days
Through a shot glass darkly
Oh, I see what I am
Alone and then lost in a 2-pack haze
And the only light is the neon glow
Of my blue radio
Of my blue radio
I fumble for a cigarette as I fool with the dial
I try to pick up that late night news
The crack in the plaster starts to look like a drunkerd smile
All this damn thing picks up is the blues
So I sit here bathed in the glow
Of my blue radio
Of my blue radio
All night long, I keep hearing the same damn songs
It's all over now and the thrill is gone
Oh, but I remember when we danced real slow
To my blue radio
I remember, baby, when we danced real slow
The music ends and the DJ comes on
And he says, "That last one was a request"
He says he asked the woman, "Is such a sad, sad song
For someone special?"
She said, "Yes"
"But, oh, I know he's out there,
I know he's listening to your show
He's listenin' on his blue radio"
I know he's out there
I know he's listening
Ain't got nowhere else to go
I know he's out there
I know he's out there
I can see him out there with his blue radio
Doppler Shift Music/MSN Music BMI
Trapped Again
(B. Springsteen/J. Lyon/S. Van Zandt)
Here I am, baby, right where you found me
Trying to break these chains that surround me
If I look a little different it's 'cause I've changed
Half-painted pictures are all that remains
I can't let my past mistakes, let 'em bring me down
I ain't waitin' on no angel of mercy
I tried my best and I can't help myself
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Monday morning came so fast
What a fool to think that dreams would last
Close my eyes and it's still so clear
Remember the night, girl, the world disappeared
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I can't get no angel of mercy
I came to stay but I got swept away
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I can't get no angel of mercy
I came to stay but I got swept away
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Bruce Springsteen Music/Almo Music Corp.
Blue Midnight Music ASCAP
(We'll Make This) World Stand Still
(J. Lyon/B. Bandiera)
Candlelight, dances in your hair and 'round your shoulders
And I feel myself getting lost again as I look in your eyes
All the wine dances on my tongue and talks in rhythms
Ahh but you and I know the reasons why we're here together
We'll make this world stand still
Till we find our rightful fill
Of all the precious things
We know true love can bring
We'll make this world stand still
And send all our stars spinning into space
That shine out from your face
We'll make this world stand still
All the wine dances on my tongue and talks in rhythms
Ahh but you and I know the reasons why we're here together
We'll make this world stand still
Till we find our rightful fill
Of all the precious things
We know true love can bring
We'll make this world stand still
And send all our stars spinning into space
That shine out from your face
We'll make this world stand still
Sha la la la la la la la
We'll make this world stand still
Sha la la la la la la la
We'll make this world stand still
We'll dance 'till the end of the evening
When dawn comes I won't stop believing
My dream has come true
Carli-Rob Music/Doppler Shift Music ASCAP
Love On The Wrong Side Of Town
(B. Springsteen/S. Van Zandt)
I was there when you needed someone
Look now, baby, see what you have undone
I did most of the talking
But you were the one who lied
Bye-bye, baby, our love is tumblin' down
I can't be hangin' around
Love on the wrong side of town
You were gone when I needed you by my side
There was no one to dry the tears from my eyes
You were the one who cheated
But I was the one who cried
Bye-bye, baby, our love is tumblin' down
I can't be hangin' around
Love on the wrong side of town
Love on the wrong side of town
Bye-bye, baby, love on the wrong side of town
Bye-bye, baby
Bruce Springsteen Music/Blue Midnight Music
Ramrod Music/Nightshift Music ASCAP
Day In And Day Out
(P. Kennedy/M. Kennedy)
Day after day
Down in the street below me
I see you walk on by
But you don't know me
Here in my heart
I built a mansion for you
But if you turn your eyes
How can I show you?
It's out of my hands
So I hold you in my heart
'Cause you're all I think about
Day in and day out
Night after night
Wander the desperate souls
Down empty avenues
Streets paved with fool's gold
While up in my room
Those mansions come tumbling down
I'm left with these four bare walls
And loneliness all around
It's out of my hands
So I hold you in my heart
'Cause you're all I think about
Day in and day out
Someday you'll hear me calling
And answer my lonely prayers
Then stop these tears from falling
Down my broken stairs
Year after year
Heartache on heartache
Watching and waiting
When will your love wake?
It's out of my hands
So I hold you in my heart
'Cause you're all I think about
Yes, you're all I think about
Day in and day out
Pete Kennedy Music/Smashola Music
Cherry River Music BMI
Wild Horses
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted
I bought them for you
Graceless lady
You know who I am
You know I can't let you
Slide through my hand
Wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
I watched you suffer
A dull aching pain
Now you've decided
To show me the same
No sweeping exits
Or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter
Or treat you unkind
Wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
I know I've dreamed you
A sin and a lie
I have my freedom
But I don't have much time
Faith has been broken
Tears must be cried
Let's do some living
After we die
Wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses
Couldn't drag me away
Mirage Music Ltd. (GB)/Gideon Music BMI
Little Calcutta
(J. Lyon/S. Skinner)
We're born to live and we're born to die
You're somewhere in between and I'm not sure why
Sleeping on a heat vent, eating what you find
I know we're somewhat more than kin
But a whole lot less than kind
That's what you'll find in Little Calcutta
That's what you'll find in Little Calcutta
The Greatest City In The World
Now life in the subway is a long slow fade to black
When you're beneath the city ain't nothing you can do but crack
Ain't no use in cryin', your tears are all in vain
If you're living on the city streets, you must be insane
That's what they say in Little Calcutta
That's what the mayor says, he says
"Right here in Little Calcutta
The Most Exciting City In The World"
The buses come and the buses go
And leave you nothing but exhaust
Port Authority Bus Terminal in the midnight hour
Last stop for the dead, the dying and the lost
You pray to God but he never seems to hear
You're in the mayor's prayers "Lord make them disappear"
Well, politicians can pray until they drop
It's been a long ride down and this is your last stop
All aboard for Little Calcutta
All aboard for Little Calcutta
All aboard for Little Calcutta
Last stop, all aboard for Little Calcutta
The Richest City In The World
The Richest City In The World
Ain't got no shame
City ain't got no shame
No pity in the big city
No no no
Doppler Shift Music/Liedela Music ASCAP
Nervous Music BMI
Fade Away
(B. Springsteen)
Well now you say you've found another man
Who does things to you that I can't
And that no matter what I do it's all over now
Between me and you girl
But I can't believe what you say
No I can't believe what you say
'Cause baby
I don't wanna fade away
Oh I don't wanna fade away
Tell me what can I do what can I say?
Cause darlin' I don't wanna fade away
Well now you say that you've made up your mind
It's been such a long, long time since it's been good with us
And that somewhere back along the line
You lost your love and I lost your trust
Now rooms that once were so bright
Are filled with the coming night, darlin'
I don't wanna fade away
Oh I don't wanna fade away
Tell me what can I do what can I say?
Cause darlin' I don't wanna fade away
You say it's not easy for you
And that you've been so lonely
While other girls go out doing what they want to do
You say that you miss the nights
When we'd go out dancing
The days when you and I walked as two
Well girl I miss them too
Oh I swear that I do
Now baby I don't wanna be just another useless memory
Holding you tight
Or just some other ghost out on the street
To whom you stop and politely speak
when you pass on by
Vanishing into the night
Left to vanish into the night
No baby
I don't wanna fade away
Oh I don't wanna fade away
Tell me what can I do what can I say?
Cause darlin' I don't wanna fade away
Bruce Springsteen Music ASCAP
It's All Over Now
(B. Womack/S. Womack)
Well, baby used to stay out all night long
She made me cry, she done me wrong
She hurt my nose open, that's no lie
Tables turn and now her turn to cry
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
She put me out, it was a pity how I cried
Tables turn and now her turn to cry
Well I used to get my breakfast in her bed
Some pretty boy came by played guitar and turned her head
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
Well I used to wait around with every man in town
Spend all my money, playin' her high class game
She put me out, it was a pity how I cried
Tables turnin', now it's her turn to cry
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
Because I used to love her, but it's all over now
ABKCO Music BMI
Hoochie Coochie Man
(Acoustic Paris version - original written by W. Dixon)
Gypsy woman told my mother on the day I was born
Got a boy child comin' gonna be a son of a gun
Gonna make some women jump and shout
The whole world's gonna know what's it's all about
'Cause I'm here
Everybody knows I'm here
Cause I'm your hoochie coochie man
Everybody knows I'm here
On the seventh hour
On the seventh day
On the seventh month
Seven doctors say
He was born for bad luck
And that you'll see
I got 700 franks, baby
So don't you mess with me
'Cause you know I'm here
Everybody knows I'm here
I'm your hoochie coochie man
Everybody knows I'm here
You can tell your mother
You can tell you pop
I ain't ever gonna shoot you back, baby
Back to Arkansas
'Cause you got that thing darling
That I need
Oh, give it to me baby
'Cause you know that it makes me bleed
I'm here
Everybody knows I'm here
I'm your hoochie coochie man, hope so
Everybody knows I'm here
You can't not give it to Rusty Cloud
You got to give it to the boy
Now the Jukes are in Paris
For two more nights
Ain't askin' much now baby
You just got to treat us right
Some good French wine
Some of that good cheese
Somebody sweet and kind
To bring us to our knees
'Cause we're here
Everybody knows we're here
We're the hoochie coochie men
Everybody knows we're here
Hoochie Coochie Music BMI/Bug Music
I Played the Fool
(S. Van Zandt)
Like the child who's soul's a flame that loves to burn
I'm just the kind of guy who never learns
I guess you had to go
Why was I the last to know?
I played the fool, girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool
And you're making it so hard to leave this time
I see so much when I look in your eyes
I just can't help myself - I'm hypnotized
It's my turn to walk away
But, baby, I'll be back someday
I played the fool, girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool
And you're making it so hard to leave this time
It's my turn to walk away
But baby I'll be back someday
I played the fool, girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool, girl
And you're making it so hard to leave this time
It's my turn to walk away
But baby I'll be back someday
I played the fool, girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool
Blue Midnight Music ASCAP
Lovey Dovey
(E. Curtis/A. Ertegun)
I said you're the cutest thing that I've ever seen
I really love your peaches, wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
I tell you that I love you and you ought to know
I love the way your father slammed the back door
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
I get a high when you kiss me and I'm on the ceiling
My knees get weak, my heart beats, my head starts dreaming
I love you pretty baby, place no one above
Give it up, I can't wait because
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
Love those peaches, got to have that tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
I get a high when you kiss me and I'm on the ceiling
My knees get weak, my head starts dreaming
Give it up, I just can't wait
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I really love your peaches, got to shake that tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
And I'm walking and I'm talking but I feel alright
Said lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
Lovey dovey, I can't get you out of my mind
Unichappell Music Inc/Progressive Music Publishing BMI
Coming Back
(S. Van Zandt)
I still remember, baby
Those wild, desperate times
Making love in crazy places
While the town around us died
I played on broken stages
I watched the lonely cry
You danced in iron cages
For the boys with hungry eyes
All those wasted lives
Little by little, baby, we were going down
I swore I'd come back for you
Come back and buy this town
I'm coming back
Back for what's mine
I ain't gonna let nobody stop me this time
No more running baby, I paid for my crime
I'm coming back, baby
Back for what's mine
You were standing at the station
That rainy night I left
You looked so fine, baby
I couldn't catch my breath
Once I started running
I never asked the cost
Too many years and miles
To find out what I'd lost
Some things can't be bought
Everybody's colder now
lt's everywhere I go
I'm getting tired of living
In a world that's got no soul
I'm coming back
Back for what's mine
I ain't gonna let nobody stop me this time
No more running, baby, I paid for my crime
I'm coming back, baby
Back for what's mine
I don't want to confuse you
If you found something else
But I don't want to lose you
Just when I found myself
Everybody's colder now
lt's everywhere I go
I just don't want to live
In a world that's got no soul
I'm coming back
Back for what's mine
I ain't gonna let nobody stop me this time
No more running, baby, I paid for my crime
I'm coming back, baby
Back for what's mine
I'm coming, baby
I'm coming, baby
I'm coming, baby
I'm coming, baby
Little Jake Music ASCAP
All Night Long
(B. Bandiera/J. Lyon)
Snuck in the barroom, I was just 14
Man he used to shake 'em down
He'd turn it up and then he'd make it scream
But then he put it down
I used to go just to watch him play
All night long
Now all I ever see him do is pray
All night long
All night long
I got a letter from a friend of mine
It knocked me off my feet
He said he saw a girl I used to know
Workin' on the street
She's the one who helped me find my way
All night long
Now you tell me that she's gone astray
Well, man, I hope you're wrong
I hope you're wrong
Well I don't know about it, it's a mystery
Wish I knew how to walk the straight and narrow
And still be me, still be me
I still go back there every now and then
Just to walk around
I can't get caught up in them memories
I'm afraid I'll drown
I used to try to drink my life away
All night long
Now I try to take it day by day
Right or wrong
People tell me there's a better way
All night long
All I ever want to do is play
All night long
All night long
Doppler Shift Music (BUG)/Carli-Rob Publishing ASCAP
I Don't Want To Go Home
(S. Van Zandt)
Oh, I know that it's getting late
But I don't want to go home
I'm in no hurry baby time can wait
'Cause I don't want to go home
Listen to the man sing his song
I don't want to go home
I don't mind if it takes all night long
'Cause I don't want to go home
Listen, baby, I know we had to try
To reach up and touch the sky, baby
Whatever happened to you and I
That I don't want to go home?
Lord, look at how all the people stare
Said I don't want to go home
In their minds I know they've all been there
I don't want to go home
I know the words to this song are real
But, oh, I don't want to go home
I know he's talking 'bout the way I feel
And I don't want to go home
Listen, baby, I know we had to try
To reach up and touch the sky, baby
Whatever happened to you and I
That I don't want to go home?
I want to hear people laughing and having a good time
I want to know why she told me she had to go
Why did she leave me lonely?
I know that it's time to go
But I don't want to go home
You can play play your blues, play 'em soft and low
'Cause I don't want to go home
I know the words to this song are real
But, oh, I don't want to go home
I know he's talking 'bout the way I feel
And I don't want to go home
I don't want to go, believe me, darling
I don't want to go home
Don't wanna be all alone
I don't want to go home, baby
Ain't nobody waitin' at home
Baby, won't you please come home
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, won't you please come home?
Blue Midnight Music ASCAP
Havin' A Party
(S. Cooke)
We're havin' a party
Everybody's swinging
Dancing to the music
On the radio
So listen, Mr. DJ
Keep those records playing
'Cause I'm having such a good time
Dancing with my baby
We're having a party
Dancing to the music
Played by the DJ
On the radio
Cokes are in the ice box
Popcorn's on the table
Me and my baby
Are out there on the floor
We're havin' a party
Everybody's swinging
Dancing to the music
On the radio
So listen, Mr. DJ
Keep those records playing
'Cause I'm having such a good time
Dancing with my baby
Everybody's swinging
Oldies, doing the twist now
If you take requests
I've got a few for you
Don't forget the soul twist
Play that one called "I Know"
I got to hear what suites me
No other songs will do
We're havin' a party
Everybody's swinging
Dancing to the music
On the radio
So listen, Mr. DJ
Keep those records playing
'Cause I'm having such a good tiime
Dancing with my baby
'Cause I'm having such a good time
Dancing with my baby
Kags Music Corp BMI