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Verse 1
When I look upon the screen let me tell you what I see
Images of love you send electronically
The outline of your face appears, its features synthesized
A digital transmission I can barely recognize
And all I can hear though the connection is clear
Is the sound of you speaking in machine language to me
Verse 2
In zeros and in ones you communicate with me
We’re trapped inside an endless loop and never can break free
This twenty-first century synthetic ennui
Fills my heart up when I hear the words you say to me
And all I can hear though the connection is clear
Is the sound of you speaking in machine language to me
Chorus (x2)
Machine language
In machine language to me, oh no
It’s strange when you’re
Speaking in machine language to me
Bridge
Tell me now why do we hesitate?
Our love is virtual; that’s why we can’t relate
I search the internet to find a way to start
To unlock the door to your synthetic heart
Verse 3
Now we’re half a world apart and the timing’s out of sync
This virtual affair of ours has brought me to the brink
Just tell me what you need from me and I’ll share my love with you
But deep inside I am afraid it won’t matter what I do
‘Cause all I can hear though the connection is clear
Is the sound of you speaking in machine language to me
Repeat chorus and fade
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Rocket Johnny
04:25
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Verse 1
See that Rocket Johnny; got his Big Boys on
Been dreaming ‘bout the stars since ‘71
Cruising down the highway with the Cape in sight
His motorcycle running underneath the Milky Way tonight
A different kind of Saturn used to grace the sky
A machine only someone like Johnny could fly
But his dreams turn to dust in the light of day
It’s only a mirage standing out there on 39A
Chorus
Tell me, where do we go from here
When the dreams we had all disappear?
Tell me, where do we go from here
When the end of the world is near?
Verse 2
He pulled into the parking lot and killed the lights
At the same place he played every Saturday night
He grabbed his guitar and he headed inside
Where he traded in the dream of taking a rocket ride
As he got upon the stage all across the floor
They called out “Rocket Johnny, c’mon rock it some more!”
He played Led Zeppelin and he played The Cars
But all he really wanted was to rocket out into the stars
Repeat chorus
Verse 3
Back out on the highway heading ‘round the bend
It was there that Rocket Johnny finally met the end
They say that if you look up when the moon is right
You will see him in his rocket
Johnny’s flying with the stars tonight…
Repeat chorus x2
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Chorus
You can’t run and you can’t hide away
From memories that surround you
Throughout the day far distant dreams of love
On and on will play into the night
You know they will never fade away
No, they’ll never fade away…
Verse 1
Long ago in another place and time
So our story goes; the truth it shows
Tell me how you forgot the past
But all the things you say
They give your game away
Even though you’ve built a heart of stone
You know today there is a better way
Come on, start tearing down the wall
Just give yourself to me
When you set your loving free
You know that…
Repeat chorus
Bridge
Looking back in time all the pictures turn to gray
And all the daydreams were never meant to be
When we were young I never thought
That you’d be standing here today
That you’d be waiting to come back to me
Verse 2
Long ago in another place and time
So our story goes; the heart it knows
And now we’re living in a dream
It’s easy when you see
If you set your loving free
Then you can always be with me
You know that…
Repeat chorus and fade
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Planet X [Instrumental]
03:25
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Stranger To Me
04:04
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Chorus 1
Take a look into my eyes
You see I don’t care
That you’re a stranger to me
It’s true; I can’t deny
The love that we shared
But you’re a stranger to me
Verse 1
On the day we met I knew
You’d be no good for me
I would always play the part
But never could be free
I tried to tell myself
That things would be okay
No matter what you did to me
We’d work it out someday
Chorus 2
But when I looked inside your heart
Saw nothing was there
You were a stranger to me
Days and nights we’d been apart
Throughout the affair
You were a stranger to me
Verse 2
You never said goodbye
You turned your back on me
The years go by; you call again
You think I’d still be free?
Bridge
This time things are different now
No, I don’t need your love anymore
This time I won’t believe the lies
So you can turn and walk out that door
Repeat choruses 1 & 2
Chorus 3
Now that I am on my own
I really don’t care
That you’re a stranger to me
When you call me on the phone
I’m not gonna be there
‘Cause you’re a stranger to me
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6. |
Charmed Life
04:26
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Chorus
Let’s take it to the top
Let’s take it to the limit now
There we can dance on the edge of a knife
Believe in love; I know that we can find a way
Just take my hand and I promise
You’ll lead a charmed life
Verse 1
Every day I was lost
Trying to make a living on my own all alone
And every night I would lie in my bed
Dreaming that someone would call on the phone
Every day was the same
‘Til I got the word from you my dear, have no fear
Forevermore come what may
I will be thanking all the stars above
As they shine on our love
Bridge 1
Can’t believe the things you made me do
Can’t believe how I’ve fallen into you
There’s not a doubt that we were meant to be
There’s no more doubt you were waiting there for me, so…
(Babe, you set me free, so…) [2nd time only]
Repeat chorus
Verse 2
Remember when we first met
And I opened up my heart to you?
Then I knew those lonely days on the run
I was done searching for a better way
Now that you’re here to stay
Gotta tell everyone about the way you do the things you do
Yes it’s true
That cold and gray winter day that you came
Was a blessing from above
Starlight shining on love
Bridge 2
All the things that got me through the day
All the things that I couldn’t wait to say
Everything that you know you mean to me
It’s everything that a love’s supposed to be
Repeat bridge 1
Repeat chorus twice and fade
I promise you’ll lead a charmed life
You know that you’ll lead a charmed life
I’m telling you you’ll lead a charmed life
You know that you’ll lead a charmed life…
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The Waiting Game
04:08
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Verse 1
Let’s play the waiting game
Pretending you’ll be home tonight
Even though no hope remains
I will wait ‘til morning light
Look around and wonder why
I watch the days go by
Next day, the waiting game
Don’t you know I still believe
All the lies I tell myself
About how you’ll come back to me?
Is it any wonder why
I watch the days go by?
Verse 2
Round two, the waiting game
Maybe this time I can win?
Dreaming you’ll come back to me
Playing at this game again
Giving you another try
I watch the days go by
Bridge
Now every day it’s cold and it’s gray
The sun is gone and the rain’s falling down
A chill in the air, the sigh of the breeze
It fills my heart with despair
Deep in the night the tick of the clock
Counting the hours until you return
Come back to me now…
Verse 3
I’ll play the waiting game
Though you’re never coming home
Can’t believe I’m here again
Waiting by the telephone
I confess I don’t know why
I watch the days go by
Once more the waiting game
All the pain you’ve put me through
Close my eyes, deny the truth
It’s the only thing to do
Even though you say goodbye
I watch the days go by
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Chorus
Right into your hands
You take me with a glance
One look and I’ll fall into your hands
When your heart commands
Then I don’t stand a chance
Touch me and I’ll fall into your hands
Verse 1
Tell me, how do I get over you?
The days go on as I try
But I know now
It’s not the same anymore
You know that I never will
Forget the love that you gave to me
It seems that time’s standing still
‘Til the day that you call and I fall
Repeat chorus
Verse 2
Tell me, when will I see you again?
The days are long without you
I’m so alone
I can’t go on anymore
Baby, what more can I say to win your love?
Don’t you know without you here
That it’s no good
Every day we’re apart can’t you see?
Bridge
You have the power to set me free
I pray you will just say the word
I’ll wait for the day
For the sound of your voice as you call
Repeat chorus & fade
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Verse 1
China boy, come dry your eyes
A new world is waiting for you
China boy, the night’s so long
Don’t know how you’re gonna get through
Can you see a better way?
This life that you’re leaving behind
Is a place of such pain and fear
And though it must seem so unkind
Chorus
She left you there just in time
At the scene of the crime
Verse 2
China boy, a new world waits
The voices are calling to you
China boy, can you hold on
And wait for your dreams to come true?
Better days they lie ahead
Far over the eastern sea
Though it seems too hard to believe
You know that when she set you free
Chorus x2
Instrumental bridge
Verse 3
China boy, please understand
Some things in life can’t be denied
But the pain and hurt you feel
In time you will cast it aside
China boy, it’s much too late
A new world is waiting for you
Turn around, forgive and forget
You know it’s what you gotta do
Chorus x2
Repeat bridge
Chorus x3
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11. |
Radio Free America
03:39
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Verse 1
There was a day when I never thought I’d say I needed love
Then you came along and changed the view
Out there in dreamland trying to make a last stand on my own
But the only thing I dreamed about was you
Chorus 1
Driving down the freeway
Headed for a new day
There’ll be no return
I’m picking up a signal coming from a satellite
Guiding me to you
The voice is calling to me
On the radio
Gonna tell me how to find the way to you tonight
Verse 2
Back to the real world everything I’ve done would seem to be
Leading me to break my heart in two
So I surrender and return to sender messages
That I’m coming home tonight to be with you
Chorus 2
Cruising down the highway
Things are going my way
On the road ahead
I’m picking up a signal coming from a satellite
Each and every day
I can hear the voices say
Your heart will lead the way
As I’m travelling across America tonight
Bridge
One way or another on the journey to discover your love
When I find you then I’ll know that I am home
Repeat choruses
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X-Sonic Johnson City, Tennessee
X-Sonic is:
Michael Kauzlarich
Vocals, synthesizers, vocoder,
guitar
Synthesizer, sequencer & drum programming
All tracks recorded and mixed at Cliffside Studio, Johnson City, TN
Mastered by Andy Baldwin at Metropolis Studios, London, UK.
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