Lyrics
Jens Hausmann 'Back On The Track'
Published: Dela Records: 74339 –1999, GEMA
All songs written, performed & produced by Jens Hausmann
All rights reserved, copyright, published 1999
Lyrics
Back On The Track
Love Don't Get You Nowhere
Love Is Fair
Queen Of Lullabies
Here's Looking At You
Blind Side
Lover's Grief
(Musik Is Like)
Hide & Seek
Cheer Up
Handmade Good Clean Fun
Back For Good
Tango For Django
Shaggy Old Dog
Glue Of The World
Glad To See You
Blues Is A Fact
Times Have Changed
Long Time Gone
Point Of No Return (Wildwechsel Sampler '96)
Back On The Track (Jens Hausmann)
There’s no one out, Who wants to hurt you.
There ain’t no doubt, You know it’s true.
Sometimes it only seems that way,
That’s what it’s about, A simple smile would do.
You’ve got to live your life,
Before it lives you.
It’s as simple as that,
Get back on the track!
If not your game, Go ahead and change the rules.
Would be a shame, Not to play it cool.
In the long run you can only win.
Things won’t be the same, Don’t feel a fool.
You’ve got to live your life,
Before it lives you.
It’s as simple as that,
Get back on the track!
You've got to reach a little bit higher, To lead your live as you desire.
You've got to reach a little bit higher, To lead your live as you desire.
You’ve got to live your life,...
Go throw your dice, If you have a dream.
And don’t think twice, If you need a team.
Chances are that you need someone to believe in,
A king ain’t wise, Who doesn’t need a team.
You’ve got to live your life,
Before it lives you.
It’s as simple as that,
Get back on the track!
It’s as simple as that,
Get back on the track!
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Love Don’t Get You Nowhere (Jens Hausmann)
Once upon a time we were all smiles used to send love-letters.
Nowadays we talk all night, but it doesn’t seem to matter.
There’s always someone saying “That’s it, I’ve had enough!”
Ain’t seen nobody move so far and the going gets tough.
We can do it, we can ease the pain.
Oh, how I wish that we could stop the rain.
You know I still don’t care when you say:
“Love don’t get you nowhere!”
I heard you say ”Two wrongs don’t make a right”.
Hey, what is what and who is to decide?
It’s like collecting cobwebs and confusion.
Find the passage back to love that’s my only solution.
We can do it, we can feel the same.
Oh, how I wish that we could stop the rain.
You know I still don’t care when you say
“Love don’t get you nowhere!”
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Love Is Fair (Jens Hausmann)
No use to holler, no use to scream and shout,
Nowhere to hide life is a roundabout.
Is it really true that I brought evil over you?
Seems I’ve got to beware,
I still believe love is fair.
How I long to see you with a smile on your face,
Stepped into dog’s do smile’s out of place nowadays.
I’m like a snowman, rain comes I’m melting away.
Go on, eat the carrot, that you’ll find on your way.
Is it really true that I brought evil over you?
Seems I've got to beware,
I still believe love is fair.
One thing is for certain,
To much confusion and doubt,
The emotional curtain,
Opened but the words didn’t come out.
They didn’t – they wouldn’t – they even couldn’t.
Do you remember we were all smiles and nervous chatter.
Let’s start from the top count on me for that matter.
Is it really true that I brought evil over you?
Seems I've got to beware,
I still believe love is fair.
Is it really true that I brought evil over you?
Seems I've got to beware,
I still believe love is fair.
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Queen Of Lullabies (Jens Hausmann)
Do you remember me, You used to have my key,
We shared a flat And you knew that,
We were meant to be - A winning team,
My guitar and your blue eyes.
Now you’re the top of the cream,
Yeah, you’re the Queen of Lullabies.
Well, it’s been some time, Since your love was mine,
Who’s keeping score, Who cares for more,
All along the line. We were a winning team,
My guitar and your blue eyes.
Now you’re the top of the cream,
Yeah, you’re the Queen of Lullabies.
Bridge:
Please let me hear that love-light in your blue eyes.
One more time I beg you let me hear them lullabies!
You must be heaven send, Or at least from a foreign land,
And I knew that It made you mad,
When I took your hand. We were a winning team,
My guitar and your blue eyes.
Now you’re the top of the cream,
Yeah, you’re the Queen of Lullabies.
We were wise beyond our years, And dried a pool of tears,
I could swing, And you could sing,
We blew away our fears. We were a winning team,
My guitar and your blue eyes,
Now you’re the top of the cream.
Yeah, you’re the Queen of Lullabies.
Yeah, you’re the Queen of Lullabies.
You’re the Queen of Lullabies.
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Here's Looking At You (Jens Hausmann)
Now that you told me everything that moves you deeply,
I cannot leave you here because you need me,
I'm on your side you know so count on me,
Stay as you are, Here's looking at you!
Now that you are again the one who's left behind,
Forget all that trouble and hold on tight to
Your dreams and wishes that you keep in mind,
Stay as you are, Here's looking at you!
Bridge:
If you get on with it in your own way,
Don't you even notice what they say.
All's well that ends well that's what I say,
Stay as you are , Here's looking at you!
Go ahead tell me everything cry on my pillow,
I wanna shelter you rock you to and fro,
I'll be your mirror take a look at you,
Stay as you are, Here's looking at you!
Stay as you are, Here's looking at you!
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Blind Side (Jens Hausmann)
She sneaked up on my blind side,
No escape nowhere to hide.
Still I wonder was she even there,
Did she disappear back into thin air?
She sneaked up on my blind side,
Captured me with her delight.
Felt like being washed up on her shore,
Was it foolish to cry out for more?
Bridge:
Still I can recall,
When my thoughts roll back.
She did her best to see me through.
I'm glad she did untie, The knot where feelings die,
With her love so rare and true.
She sneaked up on my blind side,
I was blinded by the light.
But we were dancing to a different tune,
Once and for all I found out very soon.
Solo/Bridge/last Verse
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Lover’s Grief (Jens Hausmann)
Oh, you should see me now, unshaved as I am.
In the corner on the ground, staring at the twisted beer-can.
I already sold the dream, we shared together
Well, you know what I mean the thing we called forever.
I don’t what you would name it,
For my part it’s perfect lover's grief.
I’m glad to have your picture, it makes me hear your charming voice.
I keep it with the letter, saying you have made another choice.
I already sold the dream, we shared together
Well, you know what I mean the thing we called forever.
I don’t know what you would call it,
For my part it’s perfect lover's grief.
Solo
I still can smell your cigarette, I disliked it as a rule.
How long will I wish you back, please don’t take me for a fool.
I already sold the dream, we shared together
Well, you know what I mean the thing we called forever.
I don’t know what you would name it,
For my part it’s perfect lovers grief.
I don’t know what you would name it,
For my part it’s perfect lover's grief.
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Music Is Like Hide & Seek (Jens Hausmann)
Whenever I start a trip
In Musicland I get a kick,
But nice chords and nice tunes
Don’t mean a lot
Without a groove on top.
Music is like hide and seek,
Sometimes it’s hard to make ends meet,
‘Cause you got lyrics and harmonies
Along with rhythms underneath.
Here I go again,
Explore the Musicland.
I set the rhythm free,
Don’t care about the key.
If I stumble I’ll be tongue in cheek,
‘Cause music is like hide and seek.
Music is like hide and seek.
Too many dots are on my score,
Can’t get enough, I want some more.
And I’m puzzled without a clue,
Can’t get it right with all my might.
Improvising on the spot,
Don’t make it if you miss the top,
‘Cause hot licks and great chops make quizzical,
Music is a miracle.
Here I go again,
Explore the Musicland.
I set the rhythm free,
Don’t care about the key.
If I stumble I’ll be tongue in cheek,
‘Cause music is like hide and seek.
Music is like hide and seek
Scat
Here I go again,
Explore the Musicland.
I set the rhythm free,
Don’t care about the key.
If I stumble I’ll be tongue in cheek,
‘Cause music is like hide and seek.
Music is like hide and seek.
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Cheer Up (Jens Hausmann)
The sun’s gonna shine into your backdoor someday,
The dark clouds will all disappear.
Take a deep breath and I’m sure you will find a way
Out of this mess, there is nothing to fear.
A good-night-sleep is all you need.
I know things will be easy as can be.
Some message comes through when your conscience awakes,
You gained a few moments, steady and strong.
It’s all in the past, no-one’s there to be blamed for mistakes.
Don’t hesitate, you’ve been waiting to long,
When meanings get lost, and teachings get tossed.
I know things will be easy as can be.
Cheer up, cheer up, everybody’s got a cross to bear.
Cheer up, cheer up, else you’ll get nowhere.
Solo
Repeat 1st Verse
Cheer up, cheer up, everybody’s got a cross to bear.
Cheer up, cheer up, else you’ll get nowhere.
Cheer up, cheer up, everybody’s got a cross to bear.
Cheer up, cheer up, else you’ll get nowhere.
I know things will be easy as can be.
I know things will be easy as can be.
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Handmade Good Clean Fun (Jens Hausmann)
I don't need another custom made dinosaur.
I don't care for the latest charts anymore.
I don't need another well-spend video night.
I got everything to keep me happy and satisfied.
All I need is my lips and fingers,
To have some handmade good clean fun!
I don't need a high-tech-answer-phone.
I ain't afraid of being all alone.
Don't take part wailing on a man-made-moon.
Don't need machines to play a little homegrown tune!
All I need is my lips and fingers,
To have some handmade good clean fun!
What good are jokes if they make you sad?
What good is art when it hurts your head?
What good are flowers when your love is out of sight?
What good's the moon when it's broad daylight?
All I need is my lips and fingers,
To have some handmade good clean fun!
All I need is my lips and fingers,
To have some handmade good clean fun!
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Back For Good (Jens Hausmann)
We have been through some heavy weather,
But still the sun’s gonna shine forever.
One more time I beg you,
Please come back to me I know you should.
You can be mine or you can run, but
I want you back for good!
You can run and hide but you can’t forget,
The sunny spells and the love we've had.
One more time I beg you,
Please come back to me I know you should.
You can be mine or you can run, but
I want you back for good!
Once upon a time we were lonely side by side.
Now I long for you it’s true love has no pride.
Even the stars at night agree,
You shouldn’t go and set me free.
One more time I beg you,
Please come back to me I know you should.
You can be mine or you can run, but
I want you back for good!
Solo (two verses)/Bridge/Last verse
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Tango For Django (Jens Hausmann)
Chorus: Would you be so kind to lend me your ear?
And I will tell you a story,
And you sure won’t be sorry,
To take your time.
Would you be so kind to lend me your ear?
For this nice little tango,
It’s the tango for Django,
That’s the name of the game.
Not a long time ago, A boy named Bill
Went out to a show, Oh, what a thrill,
Never seen this before, The bass could walk,
And what’s even more, The guitar talked and sang.
Billie’s hero was Django,
And he thought he heard the master of Tango!
So he bought a guitar, Tried to find out
Where the chords are, Loved to play loud,
And learned every lick, Copied Django and
Dreamed of a gig,, Performing Tango like this.
Billie’s hero was Django,
But Django never ever played Tango! Chorus: ...
Solo
Bill got out of his cage, Mile after mile,
And lived for the stage, Found his own style,
Meanwhile Django was back, Out on the street,
Billy tried him to get, Back on his feet again.
Still Billies hero was Django,
But Django never ever played Tango! Chorus: ...
They planned a Django-Comeback, Had great success
With their guitars neck to neck, They were the best,
And right from the start, They had their share,
They would never part, No need to care anyway.
And Django finally learned to play Tango and had a new hero
The master of Tango himself.
They were two birds of a feather, ‘cause it takes two to tango together!
½ Chorus Scatvocals
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Shaggy Old Dog (Jens Hausmann)
He ain’t exactly handsome, looks like an egg-sucking-dog.
He ain’t what you’d call pretty, and he eats like a hog.
But I wouldn’t go nowhere without my shaggy old dog.
I tried to teach him tricks, but you know it’s hard.
Still he doesn’t bring the slippers, nor ain't he a good guard.
He would only wag his tail and sleep in my backyard.
The other day I thought, that he would chase the cat (chase the cat, chase the cat).
But as you might have guessed, it was the other way ‘round instead.
I love my shaggy old dog, someday he’s going to make me mad.
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Glue Of The World (Jens Hausmann)
It’s a one hour drive from genius to madness,
Love is the key to keep sane.
It’s a one hour drive from sadness to gladness,
Sunshine’s a mile from rain.
It’s a one hour drive from darkness to love-light,
Love’s gonna see you through.
It’s a one hour drive to getting it all right,
No matter whatever you do.
Love is waiting behind every corner,
Love is in every grain of sand.
Love is keeping the world together,
Love is just around the bend.
Love is more precious than pearls.
Love is the glue of the world.
It’s universal, – and eternal,
Love is the glue of the world.
It’s a one day trip to a candlelight-diner,
Love is a steady boat.
It’s a one day trip to see your eyes shimmer,
This boat will never float.
It’s a one day trip from here to the rainbow,
On the face of gods beautiful earth.
It’s a one day trip let the light in your heart glow,
Free your mind and you’re free as a bird.
Chorus ...
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Glad To See You (Jens Hausmann)
We haven’t met a long time now,
Yeah, that’s what you always say,
When I get mad, while I wait for you,
Just my luck to cross your way.
Whenever I try to call you on the phone,
They always say, that you are not at home,
I’d love to come, I feel lonely,
So I’m glad to see you again.
To meet you now, I would be glad to have you here.
To meet you now, well, I feel lonely, so I’m glad to see you again.
Ain’t it been hard to be apart,
But that’s all over now.
It’s not the time to be unkind,
‘Cause I love you anyhow.
You always hide behind a smile, when I
Try to make a date to be a while,
Happy with you, I feel lonely,
So I’m glad to see you again.
To meet you now, I would be glad to have you here.
To meet you now, well, I feel lonely, so I’m glad to see you again.
Solo
To meet you now, I would be glad to have you here.
To meet you now, well, I feel lonely, so I’m glad to see you again.
Well, I feel lonely, so I’m glad to see you again.
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Blues Is A Fact (Jens Hausmann)
It’s the same old story called „ I got the blues“,
Next phrase that fits is “nothing to lose”.
I bet you’ve heard this somewhere before,
Well, I don’t mind here I got one more.
Standing here in my “Blue Suede Shoes”,
“Never felt more like singing the Blues”.
Chorus:
I want to put a few things straight,
To love the blues it’s never to late.
So gather round people and give it a try,
It makes no harm to see I don’t lie.
It can make you laugh, It can make you cry,
Blues is a fact you can’t deny!
I’ve been down and out too long,
Seems like everything goes wrong.
No need to tell I ain’t got dough,
You’d guess that anyway, I know.
Ain’t got nothing but the blues,
But that’s alright to tell the truth! Chorus ...
Here we are in the middle of the song,
I won’t take your time now for to long.
Don’t know how to put it and how to get it through,
The blues will be with you whatever you do.
I guess I know how to have my fun,
If you don’t want to share it you better run!...Chorus...
Blues and jazz can make you smile,
So stick around and dig that style.
But if you think it’s all a mess,
I tell you straight I couldn’t care less.
There’s only one thing before I go,
Thank you for coming to the show.
Ther's only one thing ...
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Times Have Changed (Jens Hausmann)
Standing at the crossroads, I didn’t give a second thought.
See, we had the wrong vote, for now we are apart.
I hear you talking, but not me,
There’s a wall of glass, between you and me.
Why do you tell me now it ain’t no use to rearrange.
And say that you regret, simply times have changed.
I have been waiting, don’t want to waste more time.
You know I ain’t the kind, that’s going to stay behind.
Chorus:
Times have changed, no use to rearrange.
Times have changed, no use to rearrange.
The tide has turned, the bridges been burned.
Times have changed, no use to rearrange.
I’m going to put on my traveling shoes,
I want to kick the blues, Times have changed.
So, now you make me feel like standing in the rain.
Time has moved it’s wheels, sometimes rolling with pain.
You sit beside me, distance far to long.
You just can’t reach me, again I’m on my own.
Solo
Chorus
Nobody’s going to make me do the things their way.
The time you figure it out, I’ll be miles away.
I’m going to take the chance, though it might be wrong.
I want to feel free again, I’ll be a long time gone!
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Long Time Gone (Jens Hausmann)
I dreamed a film that made me realize
What it means to live in harmony.
Featuring Mother Earth as paradise,
The titles faded in starring you and me.
Don't care how long it took us to get here
On my way back I won't waste a tear.
-I'll be a long time gone.
Now that I know my destination,
I've come to ask if you join me too.
Already got my reservation,
So pack up now ‘cause I got one for you.
Don't care how long it took us to get here ...
Chorus:
There's a better home awaiting,
From far away I can see my guiding light.
I traveled far, I’ve been a long time coming,
My guiding light is burning bright,
-I'll be a long time gone.
Right now we’re acting as if it's understood,
That we can buy another world somewhere.
Binary numbers are no substitute
For real live that's breathing air.
Don't care how long it took us to get here ...
Sooner or later you'll have that dream as well,
Let's try our best to make it real.
Right or wrong only time can tell,
I'm gonna act the way I feel.
Don't care how long it took us to get here...Chorus (twice)
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Point Of No Return (Jens Hausmann)
released on: Wildwechsel präsentiert 'Heimatklänge', Butler's Rec. 74321-1996
Well, I need a peaceful place to go,
Far away from all that jazz, you know.
I don’t wanna spend the rest of my live,
Walking on the twisted edge of a knife.
We can’t go any further, we already reached the point of no return.
Into the strongest tide we row our boat,
Wealth and luxuries are a heavy load.
And Noah’s ark won’t save us from the flood,
When heavy rain has turned the ground to mud.
We can’t go any further, we already reached the point of no return.
Problems seem to disappear, as long as we refuse to hear,
Nobody understands, like a line of sad ants,
We go on with what we’re doing,
Even though it’s our ruin – no fooling.
Solo
Even animals don’t shit where they eat,
In their kingdom it’s no selfish greed.
And Mother Nature’s smile is wearing thin,
It’s dog eat dog among the next of kin.
We can’t go any further, we already reached the point of no return.
Problems seem to disappear, as long as we refuse to hear,
Nobody understands, like a line of sad ants,
We go on with what we’re doing,
Even though it’s our ruin – no fooling.
There are two ways to get satisfied,
Less desire or to say good night.
Don’t you know we got a hole in the sky,
In years to come there won’t be birds to fly.
We can’t go any further, we already reached the point of no return.
We can’t go any further, we already reached the point of no return.
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