what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND?

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I’m collecting all these feelings for you
Put them in a box in a darkened room
And seal the lid with an industry-standard glue
Make the box into a silent tomb
With all these photographs and pictures of you
Taken in a car and someone else’s front room


This Song - Stranglers

Fixx is my new favourite band. I heard "one thing leads to another" years ago, I thought it was brilliant. But overlooked them. I cant believe I didn't give them another look. They are actually surprisingly good.

^^The Stranglers. One of my favorite bands. Along with XTC, they picked up the challenged of The Beatles.

Some solace...

Nico - Chelsea Girl (1967)



I had a lover
I don't think I'll risk another
These days, these days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing so long

Fixx have a sophisticated style. A musical and lyrical dexterity. Not your average 80's band. I like them.

The Fixx - 02 - Reach The Beach - The Sign Of Fire - 1983


Heart of stone -- I tried to reach you
Of the altar stone -- I tried to warn you
But you were not alone -- you wouldn't take the call
You wear brimstone -- I tried to warm you

Always the sign is fire
I'm being drawn by the heat
Always the same desire.

The Fixx - 03 - Running - The Sign Of Fire - 1983


I only wanted the truth, looking into
No more feelings of doubt
Then someone showed me the root of all evil
When all the lights were out
Shallow sleep, just leaning
Am I leaving the game?
I must be dreaming lots of undercover
Dreams are always the same

The Fixx - 05 - Opinions - The Sign Of Fire - 1983


Watching, waiting playing who's who
Don't play to win to be second to you
The door will open when I suffer enough
Who will hold this hand when the going gets rough?
Such good intentions always nipped in the bud
What do you expect? Well, you never could
If I stop laughing just to be at your door

Always opinions turning you round
Always opinions turning you down

I Will · The Fixx


Possess yourself
Or somebody else will
And when you're yourself
You might find you're someone else

Stranger from another planet - welcome to our hole
Just strap on your guitar and we'll play some rock 'n roll

Get A Grip On Yourself - Stranglers

Tom Waits - Closing Time (1973)



Well, the music plays and you display your heart for me to see
I had a beer and now I hear you calling out for me
And I hope that I don't fall in love with you

A masterpiece from start to finish. Extended is even greater. Now 60% more of the good stuff. I cant get enough.



The deception with tact
Just what are you trying to say
You've got a blank face, which irritates
Communicate, pull out your party piece
You see dimensions in two
State your case with black or white
But when one little cross
Leads to shots, grit your teeth
You run for cover so discreet
Why don't they

Do what they say
Say what you mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong
I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another

The impression that you sell
Passes in and out like a scent
But the long face that you see
Comes from living close to your fears
If this is up, then I'm up
But you're running out of sight
You've seen your name on the walls
And when one little bump
Leads to shock miss a beat
You run for cover and there's heat
Why don't they

Do what they say
Say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong
I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

Then it's easy to believe
Somebody's been lying to me
But when the wrong word
Goes in the right ear
I know you've been lying to me
It's getting rough, off the cuff
I've got to say enough's enough
Bigger the harder, he falls
But when the wrong antidote
Is like a bone in the throat --------> ( say what ....oh like a chicken bone...riiight lol a little bit suggestive haha)
You run for cover in the heat
Why don't they

Do what they say
Say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong
I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

I wish I was someone else
I'm confused I'm afraid
I hate the loneliness
And there's nowhere to run to
Nothing makes any sense
But I still try my hardest
Take my hand
Please help me man
'Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
If people weren't such dicks
And I never made mistakes
I can't be someone else
I don't feel that it's hopeless
I don't feel that I'm useless
I can't throw it all away
I need some courage to find my weakness
And with your love
I know with all my heart I can win
'Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in...
'Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in...



Something To Believe In - RAMONES

Van Halen - Van Halen (1978)