Comments on Lexicon of Love II LyricsTypePad2016-06-03T17:46:43Zheathervescenthttps://www.heathervescent.com/loveletters/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.heathervescent.com/loveletters/2016/06/lexicon-of-love-ii/comments/atom.xml/Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201bb09b53998970d2017-08-03T00:05:14Z2017-08-03T00:31:06ZSteve GPowell, thanks for the commitment to "go". I have changed it in my own iTunes "custom lyrics". And Jacob, thanks...<p>Powell, thanks for the commitment to "go". I have changed it in my own iTunes "custom lyrics".</p>
<p>And Jacob, thanks for "cul-de-sacs". I know the word; it just never came to mind while listening. I always appreciate such corrections.</p>
<p>I know it's August, but here's to a Christmas you all deserve. :)</p>Ian McFarlane commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201bb095e30a2970d2016-12-11T08:05:07Z2016-12-11T13:15:49ZIan McFarlaneLove the string arrangements on all the songs in the album- personal favourite is Confessions of a Fool "all my...<p>Love the string arrangements on all the songs in the album- personal favourite is Confessions of a Fool "all my pride crushed up in a paper cup" - great lyric! - great tune!</p>Powell Pressburger commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b8d2354704970c2016-11-02T20:51:06Z2016-11-02T20:51:07ZPowell PressburgerKiss Me Goodbye It should be "If you can stand A single moment Then go Kiss me goodbye"<p>Kiss Me Goodbye</p>
<p>It should be<br />
"If you can stand <br />
A single moment<br />
Then go<br />
Kiss me goodbye"</p>Jacob Vaslab commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b7c892f38e970b2016-09-14T09:16:54Z2016-09-14T20:04:15ZJacob VaslabRe: The Love Inside The Love... Not golden sacks or gurney sacks, but cul-de-sacs. "Avoid the cul-de-sacs". It's a French...<p>Re: The Love Inside The Love...</p>
<p>Not golden sacks or gurney sacks, but cul-de-sacs. </p>
<p>"Avoid the cul-de-sacs". </p>
<p>It's a French phrase widely used in Britain to denote a dead-end street. </p>
<p>Cheers!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b7c871bf49970b2016-06-22T00:38:44Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GAnd here is "Brighter Than the Sun". I'm amazed And a little fazed By what passes for wit These days...<p>And here is "Brighter Than the Sun".</p>
<p>I'm amazed<br />
And a little fazed<br />
By what passes for wit<br />
These days</p>
<p>I'm not crazy 'bout<br />
The trash they praise<br />
Or the flags they wave<br />
These days</p>
<p>I'm amazed<br />
And a little fazed<br />
By the drugs they crave<br />
These days</p>
<p>That's just <br />
The way it plays<br />
It's a masquerade<br />
These days</p>
<p>I'm a man out of time<br />
Till the stars realign<br />
With taste so refined<br />
I don't know <br />
Which way we're headin'</p>
<p>I'm a man out of time<br />
With a mountain to climb<br />
Just lookin' for a sign<br />
Do you know <br />
Which way we go</p>
<p>I'll ask the boy <br />
That I once was<br />
'Bout the man <br />
That I've become<br />
'Bout the days and days<br />
And days gone by<br />
And the nights<br />
Still yet to come</p>
<p>That boy would <br />
Turn to me and say<br />
You're not the only one<br />
When all's said and done<br />
Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>I'm amazed<br />
And a little fazed<br />
By the way <br />
Love stays today<br />
By the flags <br />
That they portray<br />
In a lover's gaze today</p>
<p>I'm amazed<br />
And a little fazed<br />
By the things<br />
You say to me<br />
By the faith you place in me<br />
And all that we can truly be</p>
<p>I'm a man out of time<br />
Till the stars realign<br />
With taste so refined<br />
I don't know <br />
Which way we're headin'</p>
<p>I'm a man out of time<br />
Trapped in rewind<br />
Just lookin' for a sign<br />
Do you know <br />
Which way to go</p>
<p>I'll ask the boy <br />
That I once was<br />
'Bout the man <br />
That I've become<br />
'Bout the days and days<br />
And days gone by<br />
And the nights<br />
Still yet to come</p>
<p>That boy would <br />
Turn to me and say<br />
You're not the only one<br />
When all's said and done<br />
Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>I'll ask the boy <br />
That I once was<br />
'Bout the man <br />
That I've become<br />
'Bout the days and days<br />
And days gone by<br />
And the nights<br />
Still yet to come</p>
<p>That boy would <br />
Turn to me and say<br />
You're not the only one<br />
When all's said and done<br />
Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>When all's said and done<br />
Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>When all's said and done<br />
Our future's looking <br />
Brighter than the sun</p>
<p>*****</p>
<p>I can't make out the lyrics to "Viva Love Reprise", unfortunately. ;)</p>
<p>Otherwise I think this project is complete. </p>
<p>Thanks for the collaboration. I hope that some of what I've come up with is helpful to you.</p>
<p>Take care!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201bb091526ad970d2016-06-22T00:22:23Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GJust a few quick suggestions for "The Love Inside the Love". "To all the things you still refuse to feel"...<p>Just a few quick suggestions for "The Love Inside the Love".</p>
<p>"To all the things you still refuse to feel"</p>
<p>It sounds like "Avoid the goldie sacks", but that can't be right, can it? I'm leaving it as "golden sacks", letting my brain overrule my ear this time.</p>
<p>"Buried beneath the plastic bags"</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b8d1fb7ff7970c2016-06-21T23:54:23Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GI found the lyrics to "Kiss Me Goodbye" on some other website. Here they are, with my revisions and additions....<p>I found the lyrics to "Kiss Me Goodbye" on some other website. Here they are, with my revisions and additions.</p>
<p>[Note: The lyrics I found said "If you can't stand a single moment, then go, but kiss me goodbye." I think this makes better sense than what I included below, but I went with what my ear is telling me.]</p>
<p>I never promised you <br />
Eternity<br />
I never meant <br />
To be unkind<br />
All I gave<br />
You returned to me<br />
Now love's the last thing <br />
On your mind</p>
<p>Nothing in this world's <br />
Invincible<br />
No-one's heart <br />
Is made of stone<br />
Now I know <br />
I'm yours in principle<br />
I'm the one thing <br />
You'll never own</p>
<p>If you can live your life <br />
Without me<br />
Turn and walk away<br />
Minutes turn to hours<br />
Hours turn to days<br />
If you can stand <br />
A single moment<br />
Then do<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye</p>
<p>If I promise you <br />
Infinity<br />
There's so much more<br />
To share with you<br />
Did you expect <br />
The holy trinity<br />
In all I say and <br />
All that I do</p>
<p>If you can live your life <br />
Without me<br />
Turn and walk away<br />
Minutes turn to hours<br />
Hours turn to days<br />
If you can stand <br />
A single moment<br />
Then do<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye</p>
<p>It's not emotional <br />
Extravagance<br />
We said farewell <br />
A thousand times<br />
Why pretend there'll be <br />
A second chance<br />
Unless this last kiss <br />
Changes your mind</p>
<p>If you can live your life <br />
Without me<br />
Turn and walk away<br />
Minutes turn to hours<br />
Hours turn to days<br />
If you can stand <br />
A single moment<br />
Then do<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye<br />
Kiss me goodbye</p>
<p>Kiss me goodbye</p>
<p>{I thought you cared, but it seemed you didn't love me. I cared enough to know I could never leave you.}</p>
<p>Kiss me goodbye</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201bb09152284970d2016-06-21T23:39:26Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GSuggested revisions to "Ship of the Seasick Sailor", the best song on the album. "To a time where we once...<p>Suggested revisions to "Ship of the Seasick Sailor", the best song on the album.</p>
<p>"To a time where we once dared"</p>
<p>"Let's ride on the tide" (each time)</p>
<p>"He loved to taste revenge"</p>
<p>Then here's how I hear the ending of the song (adding in the repeated chorus, and placing the background vocals as best I can):</p>
<p>Maybe you could <br />
Love me again<br />
(All I can do)<br />
Maybe you could <br />
Love me again<br />
(All I can do)<br />
Then and only then <br />
(Is bring you love)<br />
Because it hurts <br />
To be your friend</p>
<p>Bring me the ship <br />
Of the seasick sailor<br />
(All I can do <br />
Is bring you love)<br />
Bring me the keys <br />
Of the sleeping jailor<br />
(All I can do <br />
Is bring you love)<br />
Bring me the guns <br />
Of the war-torn soldier <br />
(All I can do <br />
Is bring you love)<br />
Bury the flag <br />
Slung over his shoulder</p>
<p>Maybe you could <br />
Love me again<br />
(All I can do)<br />
Maybe you could <br />
Love me again<br />
(All I can do)<br />
Then and only then <br />
(Is bring you love)<br />
Because it hurts <br />
To be your friend</p>
<p>Bring me the ship <br />
Of the seasick sailor<br />
Bring me the keys <br />
Of the sleeping jailor<br />
Bring me the guns <br />
Of the...</p>
<p>As always, thanks for getting this project started!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b8d1fb7d86970c2016-06-21T23:19:44Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GSuggested revisions to "Singer Not the Song". (Just the way I hear it. Take 'em or leave 'em.) :) I...<p>Suggested revisions to "Singer Not the Song". (Just the way I hear it. Take 'em or leave 'em.) :)</p>
<p>I think it's "IS all I ever do", but I wouldn't bet money on it.</p>
<p>"Singin' in the spotlight, dancin' in the moonlight" (each time)</p>
<p>"Your humble entertainer" (each time)</p>
<p>I think that in the first two parts of the chorus the word "yeah" takes place of the word "the" (rather than both words being sung), again each time.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b7c871b710970b2016-06-21T23:05:53Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GAnd my stab at "Confessions of a Fool", a song I certainly enjoy but not one of the best on...<p>And my stab at "Confessions of a Fool", a song I certainly enjoy but not one of the best on the album, in my opinion.</p>
<p>I'll admit <br />
I'm a stranger to perfection<br />
Wait a while<br />
Now hear my confession</p>
<p>The relic of romance in<br />
Every wasted second chance<br />
Is heartache<br />
Really your profession</p>
<p>Sitting here in a room like this<br />
Just wasn't that high<br />
On my wish list<br />
All my pride <br />
Crushed up in a paper cup<br />
Ran out of chances<br />
When I ran out of luck</p>
<p>Run to discover<br />
Run to uncover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)<br />
Hey, jealous lover<br />
Run to discover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)</p>
<p>It only goes to show<br />
What a fool one man can be<br />
Make no mistake<br />
That man is me</p>
<p>Kept my mouth shut <br />
When I should have spoken up<br />
Talked too much<br />
When I should have stayed silent<br />
Acted like a fool<br />
Acting like a tyrant<br />
Should have stayed serene<br />
Instead of gettin' violent</p>
<p>Run to discover<br />
Run to uncover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)<br />
Hey, jealous lover<br />
Run to discover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)</p>
<p>It only goes to show<br />
What a fool a man can be<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)<br />
Make no mistake<br />
That man is me</p>
<p>All my ego games<br />
All my machinations<br />
All those crazy ideas<br />
Way above my station<br />
All those stupid, simple (?)<br />
Secret revelations<br />
Pile 'em up <br />
And let 'em burn</p>
<p>Run to discover<br />
Run to uncover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)<br />
Hey, jealous lover<br />
Run to discover<br />
The confessions of a fool<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)</p>
<p>It only goes to show<br />
What a fool one man can be<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)<br />
Make no mistake<br />
That man is me<br />
(Fool, fool, fool, fool, fool)</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b8d1fb7b6c970c2016-06-21T22:52:00Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GHere's my take on "Ten Below Zero", one of my favorites. Since the day you set me free Your ghost...<p>Here's my take on "Ten Below Zero", one of my favorites.</p>
<p>Since the day you set me free<br />
Your ghost still hauntin' me<br />
I can't escape you<br />
I swear you're always there</p>
<p>Was it the cocktail in your kiss<br />
Your pretty little tyrannies<br />
The sound of your laughter<br />
The fragrance in your hair</p>
<p>Temperature's rising<br />
It's hotter than June<br />
It's not surprising<br />
There's snowflakes <br />
In my room<br />
It's summer outside<br />
Yet we're poles apart<br />
It's ten below zero<br />
(Ten below zero)<br />
(Ten below zero)<br />
Here in my heart</p>
<p>I guess I'll always feel the same<br />
Still burnin' an eternal flame<br />
Till Hell freezes over <br />
And the ice melts in my veins</p>
<p>Temperature's rising<br />
It's hotter than June<br />
It's not surprising<br />
There's snowflakes <br />
In my room<br />
It's summer outside<br />
Yet we're poles apart<br />
It's ten below zero<br />
(Ten below zero)<br />
(Ten below zero)<br />
Here in my heart</p>
<p>Time was suspended<br />
The moment was frozen<br />
Two hearts surrendered<br />
But someone had chosen<br />
To come, to come</p>
<p>Am I a fool to reminisce<br />
In sonnets and soliloquies <br />
When all I've got's<br />
Forget-me-nots<br />
And everlasting memories</p>
<p>Temperature's rising<br />
It's hotter than June<br />
It's not surprising<br />
There's snowflakes <br />
In my room<br />
It's summer outside<br />
Yet we're poles apart<br />
It's ten below zero<br />
Here in my heart</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b7c871b520970b2016-06-21T22:39:40Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GSmall, nit-picky notes on "Viva Love": The end of each chorus should have another "viva love". "Just steel your nerves"...<p>Small, nit-picky notes on "Viva Love":</p>
<p>The end of each chorus should have another "viva love".</p>
<p>"Just steel your nerves"</p>
<p>"They run for their lives"</p>
<p>I don't think there's a second "(Yes, you have)".</p>
<p>The extra lyrics at the end (repeated from earlier in the song)...are they from a non-album version of the song? </p>
<p>I hope you don't mind my picky editing. </p>
<p>Thanks again!<br />
</p>Steve G commented on 'Lexicon of Love II Lyrics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83452604669e201b7c871b3c6970b2016-06-21T22:26:18Z2016-06-23T05:01:19ZSteve GDefinitely "high priestess' powers anointed me", all three times, in "Flames of Desire". Thanks for putting these up!<p>Definitely "high priestess' powers anointed me", all three times, in "Flames of Desire".</p>
<p>Thanks for putting these up!</p>