GCKern Lyrics by Gary Kern

Gary C. Kern LYRICS

Gary C. Kern LYRICS Composed for recording 1983-2001

In conjunction with Kent D. Mitchell music

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Gary C. Kern LYRICS...................................................................................................................................................1 Composed for recording................................................................................................................................................1 1983-2001.......................................................................................................................................................................1 In conjunction with Kent D. Mitchell music................................................................................................................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................2 RECORDED & COMPLETED?...................................................................................................................................4 ARE YOU BEING FAIR________________________________________________________________________4 MESMER-EYES______________________________________________________________________________5 ORGANIZING MUSIC________________________________________________________________________6 LIVE LIFE WHILE YOU'RE HERE_____________________________________________________________7 ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?__________________________________________________________________8 HOLIDAY HYPE_____________________________________________________________________________9 THE WORLD IS OUR STAGE_________________________________________________________________10 ____________________________________________________________________________________________10 DEMO’D LYRICS.......................................................................................................................................................11 IT’S NOT FUNNY____________________________________________________________________________11 LOOK TO THE FUTURE_____________________________________________________________________12 I WILL MAKE IT ALONE____________________________________________________________________13 I FEEL THE POWER_________________________________________________________________________14 CON GAME_________________________________________________________________________________15 DON’T FORGET TO FIGHT__________________________________________________________________16 STEP BACK!________________________________________________________________________________17 I’LL STILL BE HERE TOMORROW___________________________________________________________18 THE DAILY GRIND__________________________________________________________________________19 THE ART OF ORGANIZING SOUND__________________________________________________________20 MEMORIES TO SHARE______________________________________________________________________21 NEW LYRICS..............................................................................................................................................................22 A LITTLE BIT OF FATE______________________________________________________________________22 FANTASIES AND FABLES____________________________________________________________________23 KEEP ME LOVING YOU_____________________________________________________________________24 NOTHING I CAN DO_________________________________________________________________________25 RUNNING SCARED__________________________________________________________________________26 HIGH SCHOOL______________________________________________________________________________27 YOU TWO__________________________________________________________________________________28 PUT LIFE IN YOUR LOVE____________________________________________________________________29 HAPPY HOLIDAYS__________________________________________________________________________30

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Gary C. Kern LYRICS LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION_________________________________________________________________31 LIVING IN TRAFFIC_________________________________________________________________________32 SENSORY DEPRAVATION___________________________________________________________________33 WHERE IS SHE?____________________________________________________________________________34 I NEED DIRECTIONS________________________________________________________________________35 MET SOMEONE NEW_______________________________________________________________________36 YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED________________________________________________________________37 FAME, MONEY & POWER___________________________________________________________________38 DYING STAR _______________________________________________________________________________39 A PROTEST SONG __________________________________________________________________________40 SHY GUY __________________________________________________________________________________41 MISTLETOE _______________________________________________________________________________42 AMAZON __________________________________________________________________________________43 YOU KEEP ME SMILING ____________________________________________________________________44 GLASS SOLDIER ___________________________________________________________________________45 HALLOWEEN WOMAN _____________________________________________________________________46 I LOVE MUSIC _____________________________________________________________________________47 I’M SO CONFUSED __________________________________________________________________________48 ALIEN ALLIANCE __________________________________________________________________________49

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Emotion What kind of purpose can it serve, When you show it, it's always with a curve, Is that really fair?

Time They say it heals all of our wounds, But we all march to different tunes, Did you ever care?

Are you being fair to me, You never cared to see, My deepest love for you, Now we're through.

Are you being fair to me? Did you ever care for me? Did you ever think it through? My love for you.

Are you being fair to me, You never dared to see, My deepest love for you, Now we're through.

Are you being fair to me? You never dared to see. You never thought it through My love for you.

Us Was it there or just imagination, The questions only increase my frustration, What did we share?

( Solo)

(Repeat)

ALTERNATE (better?) CHORUS IDEA

Now I see What I knew could never be Though I see I still care, Do I see, What you really want to be Now I see You're not there (When were you there)

You Are you really all you appeared to be, Your feelings I thought I could truly see, Now I just stare.

Me I'm dazed and confused, tattered and torn How will I see things come the break of morn Were you really there?

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(Repeat to fade)

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Couldn't get to sleep last night, I couldn't wake up today; Ever since I saw your sight, I've been in an awful way.

You've etched yourself upon my mind, I must be hypnotized; My feelings are not now confined You've got me mesmerized.

With your eyes, I'm entranced; Idolized How they danced; Magnetized And romanced; With your mes-mer-eyes

Eyes that see in the dark, Eyes that see in my heart; Eyes of blue, I get a spark, Goes through me like a dart.

With you I know there is no doubt, I'm feeling quite spellbound; In love with you there's no way out, I'm lost and won't be found.

(Chorus)

(Keyboard Solo)

(Guitar Solo)

(Verse 1)

(Verse 2)

(Chorus)

You're watching what's inside my soul, You've got me under your control; I see you when I fantasize, About those eyes. They're watching what's inside my soul, They've got me under their control; I see them when I fantasize, I love those mesmerEyes|

Repeat V3, V4, & C1 to fade

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ORGANIZING MUSIC (Lyrics by - Gary C. Kern

Get up, Get down, Get up get down move to the sound. All night, well all right, Tonight we need the music right.

Music is the sounds, (we like to hear) Organized in special ways. Music is the sounds, (that make you feel) So surprised in many ways.

C V2

C B

(Women) (Men) (Women) (Women) (Men) (Women)

(Repeat Chorus) Music has the moods, (that we all feel) Re-expressed in special ways.

(Women) (Men) (Women)

Music has the moods, (that we all hide) So suppressed in many ways.

(Women) (Men) (Women)

(Repeat Chorus) When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. ...We organize...sounds,..we're organizing...

(Bass) (Bass) (Tenor)

When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. (Bass) ...We organize...sounds,..we're organizing.. SOMETHING LOGICAL (Tenor) We move the sound, all around to make that sound (Women) When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. (Bass) ...We organize...sounds,..we're organizing.. SOMETHING MAGICAL (Tenor) We add a beat, to move our feet, and help complete (Women) When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. (Bass) ...We organize...sounds,..we're organizing.. SOMETHING MYSTICAL (Tenor) A bass joins in, new sounds begin, a mood we win (Women) When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. (Bass) ...We organize...sounds,..we're organizing.. SOMETHING MUSICAL (Tenor) We organize, and devise, then - surprise! (Women) S C

SOLO (horns etc.) (Repeat Chorus) When we organize sounds, we're organizing music. (basses repeat this until the end)

(Bass)

(Repeat Chorus plus bass part) When we organize sounds, We're organizing music!

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We're told to stop, we'll break our neck, Or put out someone's eye; But sometimes we've got, to say, what the heck, For tomorrow we will die.

As long as you're havin' a real good time And don't rain on my parade, Fool all, fool you, it's not a crime, To play at your charade.

Dance on chairs, Take up dares, What do you really fear; Put on airs, Ask who cares, Live life while you're here.

( Solo) - short -

If you view, your dreams as a dream, And not your secret goals; Convince yourself, as to what they mean, Don't wait for Gallup polls.

You can be happy, you can be gay, Does it matter to who matters? You've got to be down here, anyway, But your head could be in tatters.

C1 B1

(Chorus) Who cares, What you do: Who dares, Judging you: Deaths knife, Don't you fear; Live life, While you're here. While you're here, Just live your life; Don't you fear, Death's knife; Judging you, Who would dare; What you do, Who cares|

S2 V5

(Solo) Sitting at home, watching T.V. Makin' national policy decisions; A comic op'ra of your life you see, Go to work on your visions.

(Chorus)

(Solo) - longer version -

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(alright boys – let’s party!) We’d been planning this for months We had all the drinks on ice; Firemen stopped in once – And the Vice Squad stopped in twice.

V1b

People hangin’ from the ceilin’ Neighbors bangin’ on the walls; We were rockin’ and a reelin’ When we heard somebody call . . .

Are we having fun yet? Is this the fun part? Are we having fun yet? Did the party start? Are we having fun yet? I know – this ain’t for the faint of heart!

V2a

There were neck nibblin’ nudes, And #Rambo eating sushi. Toga’s for all, and that includes, The ghost of John Belushi.

V2b

Anything you’d want was there, Heck we even had some sheep. Then from out of nowhere, In the baaa-ck, I heard a PEEP.

- repeat –

This ain’t just fun, it’s bodacious bliss, You know there ain’t no *Boingin’, that gets much better than this. No more being mellow, and no more feelin’ low, It’s party time for *Boingers – go, go, go!!

(# replace with someone topical)

(* replace “boing” as needed… )

SOLO Yea – all right . . . Everybody’s gonna *boing tonight! BC

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Are we having fun yet? This ain’t just fun, it’s bodacious bliss. Are we having fun yet? There ain’t no *boingin’ that gets much better’n this. Are we having fun yet? (repeat through more SOLO) Everybody’s gonna *boing tonight. Are we having fun yet? Everybody’s gonna *boing tonight, *boing tonight, *b-b-boing tonight.

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HOLIDAY HYPE (Lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

Holiday Hype, it’s everywhere, Holiday Hype, happens every year. Holiday Hype, across the nation, Holiday Hype, part of our celebration.

The hustle and the bustle of the shopping mall, People running ‘round buying anything at all. Songs you hear, very clear, walking through the store The words aren’t changed, they’re still the same, just louder than before. The plastic and the drastic of the lawn displays, Chipmunks running ‘round singing “Happy Holidays”!

(repeat)

If you believe that New Years Eve is party time divine, Then getting up on New Years Day can really take some time. Yet still you know, what makes you go ‘s that best of holidays; For Christmas brings you presents, you take back the next day!

(repeat)

SOLO

(to “oh’s” break)

We all remember, the artificial additions They’ve come and gone and created new traditions. Yet love (love) for your brother, (love everywhere), love for your friends, The caring and sharing and giving never ends. The Hype is just part of our, Christmas Day, We wouldn’t have it – any other way (for our Holiday …)

(repeat)

C/B

Holiday Hype, artificial additions Holiday Hype, just added traditions. Holiday Hype, for our Christmas Day, Holiday Hype it’s in the way we say … HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The brightness and the whiteness of the first new snows Makes mothers wrap their kids, like tiny Eskimos. Gifts are sought and then they’re bought at sales back in September, When they’re wrapped, what you got, you really can’t remember. There’s dollars spent and cards sent to kin you’ve never met, And children waking early, to break the toys they get!

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THE WORLD IS OUR STAGE (Lyrics by Gary C. Kern) Intro

Oh Shakespeare said, the world’s a stage, We’re here as merely the players. Portraying life, through every age, A journey through so many layers. So sit right back, the tour starts here, Your senses soar to the atmosphere!

It’s off to the races We’re off on a run The bands in their places The show has begun. We’ll give you some singing And show you a dance We’ll soon have you singing When we have the chance

We’re the Entertainers Showtime serenaders We’re the Entertainers Goodtime crusaders

V-C

We’re the Entertainers (It’s off to the races, we’re off on a run) The World is our stage (The band’s in their places, the show has begun) Showtime serenaders (We’ll give you some singing, and show you a dance) The stage is our world (We’ll soon have you singing, when we have the chance) We’re the Entertainers (It’s off to the races, we’re off on a run) Our World is the stage (The band’s in their places, the show has begun) Goodtime crusaders (We’ll soon have you singing, we’re gonna have fun) WELCOME TO OUR (welcome to our …) – WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!

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the world is our stage the stage is our world footlights all-aglow come on now, let’s go!

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DEMO’D LYRICS IT’S NOT FUNNY (Lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

It’s not funny It’s not funny no more. It’s not funny I won’t be laughing anymore.

Why was it, when I chose a used car, I turned around and found your clothes in the back seat. Why was it, when I made loving sounds, You’d have to say, I must’ve missed a beat?

You loved to talk to me, when you were makin’ love, All those obscene phone calls, were really much too much. When I needed lovin’, you’d smile sly and say, “Do anything you want, just please don’t touch!”

(repeat)

You’re hilarious It’s just ludicrous I’m delirious It’s so ridiculous

When I’m with you, I never get respect. Inadequates like me you say, aren’t hard to get. I always love to laugh, the gods like a good one too, ‘cause they put me with you . . . and you put me in debt!

(repeat – w/B ideas as filler)

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(you’re a laugh a minute) (Our loving cup grew fungus in it) (I’m not feeling very well) (Just another date from HELL!)

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LOOK TO THE FUTURE (Lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Individuals brought together Single souls united by love; Developing dreams we’d have forever Building ourselves from above.

Now it’s time, to pack those visions Sep’rate paths our destinies A new chapter, is now begun In penning our life histories.

Look, look to the future – our days together going fast Look, look to the future – always dream of the past.

We’ve reached the end of an era With memories not denied We’re going to a place we’ve never been By a road we’ve never tried.

Maybe we’ll find, fame & fortune Maybe falter and fall, who knows Yet always with us, this memory In passing day it glows.

(repeat)

As one, created ambitions of our own Why must we be, separated once we’ve grown? But like those seeds, fallen free from the vine You must grow your way, I must grow mine.

V-alt

A man must have his eager dreams (for the future) A better future he must see. A man must keep memory dreams (of the past) A smile to him they’ll always be.

Let’s remember how good it was When through hopes together we’d go Joined by feelings, both good and bad Which, perhaps, have helped us grow.

(repeat to finish “our love will always last”)

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I WILL MAKE IT ALONE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

On my own, I’ll be living my life trying hard to forget you. Please don’t phone, just to see; If at the tone, it’s only lonely me and if it’s true I’ll make it on my own. (or “all alone”)

I will make it alone I can make it on my own. Now my mind can see, since you’ve set me free, I will make it alone.

(or “now that I’ve broke free”)

We played your game, it was never fair always stacked on your side. It’s still the same, solitaire. I overcame, and no longer have to keep you satisfied, I’ll make it on my own.

(repeat)

Ev-er-y-bod-y’s looking out for number one, And nobody’s looking out for me. Everyone’s for this, and everyone’s for that, Who’s for me? Who’s for me?

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(I WILL make it on my own)

I will make it alone I can take it on my own. Now my mind can see, I’ll make it for me, I will make it alone. Now my mind can see, I’ll make it for me, I will make it, I can take it, I will make it - - - alone.

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I FEEL THE POWER (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

When I feel weak, A little down, I turn to you. You give me strength And help me get around. I see my world Crumble and Fall I turn to you. You give me strength And get me through it all.

I feel your power, when you love me. I feel your power, and I soar. I feel your power, and you move me. I feel the power and the glor – y.

(or “of your love for me”)

Life is tough A bit frustrating I take a look around And it’s enough That in my heart you’re waiting. When life is rough A bit demanding Then I really need That stuff you feed The power you’re commanding.

(repeat)

Life would be empty, without you there I would be lost and stumlin’ everywhere You get me through, my desp’rate hours You, you, you have the pow-er!

(repeat)

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CON GAME (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) B1

Betcha I know where ya got those shoes; (You got’em on your feet) Betcha I know where ya heard the news, (You heard it on the street).

When she plays, her three heart Monte You don’t know, where that Queen of Hearts could be. You soak up, believe everything she tells you You choke up, drowning in swampland she sells you.

It’s a con game But it goes on; It’s a con game But it goes on and on and on

You could buy her a gold & diamond ring, Just to find, you’ve fallen for her sting. She gets rich, on selling her nine potions She gets kicks, on molding guys emotions.

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Betcha I know where ya got those shoes; (You got’em on your feet) Betcha I know why ya got the blues, (She knocked you on your seat!)

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DON’T FORGET TO FIGHT (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

It’s sad but true ‘bout a guy named Jack His whole world moved on the fast track He had a wife named Jill, and she loved that Jack But all he loved was Coke & Crack He looked sad, He felt bad - OR He lost everything (that) he had What did he know, he was looking for some blow.

(His wife was sufferin’ His work was sufferin’ His life was sufferin’ slow ) (snow)

Just a word about an old friend Paul Great job, great life, a son – he had it all. And wouldn’t you know, we all loved Paul Yet all he loved was his alcohol. His life shattered, his mind tattered His son and wife were battered But not he, he had Jim Beam & Jackie D.

- OR -

(His wife suffered, His work suffered His life suffered you see)

Don’t forget to fight Don’t forget, what to do. Control your life, Don’t let your life go controlling you. You can’t forget what’s right – Don’t forget to fight.

Each of us, controls our destiny And when life seems as good as can be; We can turn to excess, it’s hard to do less, It’s not always easy to be right. We can’t forget to fight.

Well Jack he blew a line in some back street sleazy bar. Then he blew his mind out in the back seat of his car. And Paul, his family left him, with a bottle of their tears, No one knows where he is, no ones cared for years. Their wives faded, their work faded Their lives faded into the night They lost their light, they’d forgotten how to fight. (Repeat last plus – YOU CAN’T FORGET WHAT’S RIGHT, DON’T FORGET TO FIGHT)

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They’d forgotten how to fight They knew it wasn’t right They’d forgotten how to fight Their life had lost it’s light They’d forgotten how to fight Don’t forget to fight.

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STEP BACK! (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

If you go looking for trouble Bets are you’ll get there first. This may blow your bubble I’m afraid it’s gonna burst.

No faster disaster will call you Then losing your cool for a dime. Don’t pay no mind at all, fool, And don’t pay with your mind - You know that sometime, you have to

Step back, count to ten, Step back, start over again. Step back, what you worried about Step back, it’s your only way out.

You can’t count, the good times lost Worried ‘bout small little things. Tell me ‘xactly what’s the cost Being bound by all those strings.

Don’t stress out, go into a daze Things are gonna be okay. Make things better, reappraise, You’ll be here anyway -

(repeat)

There are times When the easiest way, To go forward in your life Is to just step back, one step back. There are times When the easiest way, To make something of your life, Is to just step back, just step back

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Just hear what I say, you’ve got to

(s-s-step back!)

(repeat)

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I’LL STILL BE HERE TOMORROW (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I’ll still be here tomorrow As I was today, My love and trust you don’t just borrow It’s always been that way.

I’ll still be here tomorrow Trust your heartache away. I’ll still be here tomorrow Just a heartbeat away!

You’ll always be my one and only My love is ours not mine You fill my mind when I get lonely You fill my heart all the time.

(repeat)

I know, we’ve both made our mistakes Tomorrow, I’ll be there You know, I’ll do whatever it takes Tomorrow I’ll still care.

No distant early warning No commotion in my brain Like sun on a new clear morning My devotion will remain

(repeat)

(repeat to fade)

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THE DAILY GRIND (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

You do the time step Keeping one tiny step ahead Pretending you don’t mind Spending time you only dread. Your body can react Without using your mind The same routines come back While your losing all your time

It’s the daily grind Just doin’ time. Grindin’ away the time Doin’ the daily grind.

Face the world at eight Face a daily fate unalone Roll home again at five Soul alive, ground to the bone. Face that workday fate Weekday zombies, doing what’s right It’s all you can do to wait You just can’t wait ‘til . . .

Friday night, the Friday night party Why can’t work be like a party Lets have fun at work and work at fun Like on Friday night, the Friday night party We’ll have a Daily Grinders party It’ll work for everyone!

(repeat)

You’d really love to love The daily mime you do, Yet you want someone to shove This daily grind from you …and get you to

(repeat)

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THE ART OF ORGANIZING SOUND (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Walked into a place Dead silence filled the space, Audience face to face My art they want hear. Started out alone Drums began to drone A bass then sets the tone A sound we pioneer

- OR -

(Started a cappella Drums from another fella Then a bass umbrella )

TAG

Listen to the beat, Your toes tap, your legs shake, you move your feet. Listen to the beat, Music is the world’s life beat, get off your seat!

The art of organizing sound Any place that you are found The art of organizing sound To awaken, to astound – to envelope, to surround (GET DOWN!). (You’re awakened, you’re amazed – breath heavy, eyes glazed (YOU’RE CRAZED!) )

Part art for the ear The rest we engineer To help your body hear And move to the sound. We seek to energize Noise we organize Silence neutralize A groove has been found.

TAG

(repeat)

Gotta hear that lick. Gotta feel the music. Wanna feel the bass, Hear it shake the place. Sync – o – pated sound. With rhythm going ‘round. Know I’ve got to hear it It’s part of my spirit.

TAG

(repeat)

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MEMORIES TO SHARE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1a

All alone, Living life inside my dreams, The same old thoughts, just different themes, I was a lonely lover on my own.

V1b

I met you, When a feeling I knew nothing about, Came alive, without a doubt And I knew

We’ll make memories to share Create memories to share Originating, generating, Memories to share. Sharing (memories) our memories, of me and you.

V2a

Here we are, Living out desires and dreams Our love is bright, super nova beams, You make my universe you are my star.

V2b

On we go, Rushing headlong to our destinies, Slow mo(tion) life is all we can see, This I know.

We have memories to share, Together memories to share. Still creating, and elating, Memories we share. Sharing (memories) our memories, of me and you.

With our hearts joined as one, We couldn’t part, it wouldn’t be done. But came that fateful day, As if scripted in a play, We were torn away, why did it ever happen?

There we were. A matching pair, matched by heart. Our love lives on, though now we’re apart, I know for sure.

I have memories we shared, Forever memories we shared. Since you’re not here, I hold them dear, The memories we shared. Sharing (memories) our memories, of me and you.

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NEW LYRICS A LITTLE BIT OF FATE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern – 2001) C

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Take a little bit of Fate, sprinkle in a little faith Add in some predestination - a whole lot of determination We’re gonna make it great, we’re gonna make it last If we only make it past – that little bit of fate.

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FANTASIES AND FABLES (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

The mirror never lies, The hero never dies The elders all are wise, Until reality turns the tables; In Fantasies and Fables. Love lives on forever, We’re all birds of a feather, We’ll always be together, Until reality turns the tables, In Fantasies and Fables.

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KEEP ME LOVING YOU (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

I need you to want me to love you, Keep me loving you. I want you to need me to love you Keep me loving you.

Wrapped in a night like black velvet, Trapped in a shell that hides me from you, Afraid of this love, unsure what to do, All that I ask is keep me loving you!

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NOTHING I CAN DO (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

They’re saying that they’re through, It has me hurting deep inside; Is there something not been tried? Is there something I can do?

They’ve had tough times, all folks do, I recall times when they’ve both cried. Now I see, their together times have died, And there’s nothing I can do.

Nothing I can do, Nothing I can do. I feel so helpless – Just another fool Nothing I can do Nothing I can do Yet their breaking up Brings me closer to you.

She could remind me of you, You’ll find a star dream in her head. His goals float high as lead, Is there nothing we can do?

Their breakup came up so soon, It really caught me by surprise. Now he just mopes, she just sighs As if there’s nothing they can do.

(repeat)

Now I stop and wonder, When did fourteen years become forever? There was nothing I could do To make them stay together. Now I begin to wonder, Are we as strong as we were yesterday? Is there something I can say To make us stay this way? Is there something I can do – for you?

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(repeat – add ideas from B)

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RUNNING SCARED (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

The walls are closing in, I feel that fear begin. Running scared, just running scared.

V1a

I don’t know what to do, With feelings I get near you, So I’m running scared.

Running scared Running from my heart. I’ve been hear before, Love knocked me to the floor, kicked me out the door. So now I’m running scared.

I’m right where I can’t seem to win A fright this scene brings on again Starts me running, running scared.

V2a

Obscene grace, a swinging door Each love I’d face, carpets the floor I should be running through that door.

(repeat)

SOLO B

Burn me once, it’s your game Burn me twice, it’s my shame Don’t get to close, your body heat May melt my heart and stop my feet, Stop my feet from . . .

(repeat)

I carry the torch, in your game A confused moth, scorched by flame Who’s running scared, running scared.

(repeat)

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HIGH SCHOOL (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I saw her again on Saturday It’d been a long, long time, Since that woman had had her way With this schoolboy heart of mine.

The feelings I’d already known, Thought it’d been a long, long time; Since these feelings had been shown In my schoolboy pantomime.

TAG

In High School, there was a reason To see her everyday. Now I’m so ‘cool’ I get to freezin’ If I go outta my way.

Let’s go back to High School And bring out the truth; Let’s go back to High School And bring me back my youth!

I remember teenage naïve Wasn’t such a terrible state. Loves we knew would never leave If growing up would wait.

But now I see that it’s all changed I know too little ‘bout too much. The mating rites are re-arranged I need a whole lot more luck.

(repeat)

(Let’s go back to) High School Love was a well known game, You ask your friends, I’ll ask mine, Maybe feelings are the same. (Let’s go back to) High School, A def’nite pairing rite, Does she like me? Do her folks mind, If she stays out late at night?

(repeat)

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YOU TWO (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Just another bachelor night out, Bachelor night in no doubt. Nothing special, nothing new, Least until I saw you two.

I want you, you two I need you, you two, I love you, you two I’ve got to have – both of you.

You were just standing there A winning pair, now Fred Astaire; I walked up, asked for a dance, Twice I had to take the chance.

(repeat)

It really makes me shout Having you both about, Still I can have no doubt That I want you two. I just don’t know about How it will all work out, Yet still there is no doubt That I love you two.

My Scylla and Charybdis How’d you draw me into this? Squeezed in your vice, I’m trapped and still, I don’t want out and never will.

(repeat)

TAG

I’ll get the blues If I have to choose You two; What can I do My Menage a deux You two.

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PUT LIFE IN YOUR LOVE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

She’s – the love of your life, She’s – yours alone; She’s – the one for your wife, She’s your heart, your home.

You caught, the one you dreamed of, So show her you care, you’re always there, Give it all you’ve got – Put life in your love!

She’s – devoted to you She’s passed your every test. Blessed, together you two, She needs, only your best.

(repeat)

Don’t go taking her for granted, She loves you you know. Your love has been planted You’ve got to help it grow – Put life in your love!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Happy Holidays and Joyous Noel! Hap-hap-happy Holidays, join in the seasons spell Pack up your troubles, wrap up your woes, Feel the spirit of the season from your head down to your toes.

Happy Holidays Ho-Ho-Hap-Hap-Happy Holidays. Break out of your shell, break into the spell No one’s really alone in the Holidays.

Now let yourself go, and let defenses down, ‘Tis the season to be jolly, no time to wear a frown.

(Forget) (in the early morning snows)

Happy Holidays and Joyous Noel Hap-Hap-Happy Holidays Join in the seasons spell Happy, Happy Holi-days!

Quit climbing walls, start decking some halls, Get out and jingle bells, Kris Kringle’s season calls! B

Christmas can be depressing When you think you’re on your own. But don’t you go messing, with your spirit ‘Cause with the spirit and the blessing You don’t have to be alone! So come on, let Santa hear it!

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… … out here all alone … ‘Cause the spirit of the season says you’re never alone So shout the blessing so all can hear it We’re entering the Happy Holiday zone!

(repeat)

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

If life was like the movies For me there’d be a doll; There has to be a love interest for the leading man. Rhett Butler had his Scarlett, Bogey had Bacall Fay Wray went with King Kong, heck Godzilla had Rodan.

Lights, Camera, Action Take One, Take Two, Take Three. Lights, Camera, Action Won’t someone come take ME!

As producer of this shoot Casting must be right. I’ll star in this life story, I’ll have to give my all. Action, adventure, comedy Suspense drops in at night. Everything but a co-start, No one at my casting call.

(repeat)

Roll ‘em, the camera keeps on rollin’ No escaping it’s probing eye. Roll ‘em, hit the lights Roll ‘em, lets have action Roll ‘em, that ones a take The camera doesn’t lie.

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LIVING IN TRAFFIC (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Livin’ in traffic, Ears to the radio; Givin’ gas a kick, While signals telling me no-no-no.

Don’t want no warning lights Breaking up my flow I’m just livin’ in traffic Movin’ much too slow.

Drive on, auto revolution Drive on, just one headlight Drive on, exhausting through pollution Gas, Food, Lodging next right.

Wound up with a flat Got hit in the back; Everywhere I turn It’s a mobile attack.

I’m living in traffic, stuck here in traffic Living on my own. I’m living in traffic, living in traffic With an engine that’s blown.

(repeat)

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SENSORY DEPRAVATION (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

When I see you, Eyes can’t see anything but you. Sight of my mind Inside of me I just go blind.

You, take the light, from my sight, you’re a dream creation. You give me sensory, depravation.

As I speak, About you, my mouth gets weak. No phrase is choice, No words’ll do, I have no voice.

You, I cannot say, just everyday, you’re a dream creation. You give me sensory, depravation.

Senses working overtime, but nothing gets inside. Experiences doubletime and I can’t stem the tide. There must have been an overload, deep within my mind. Because of you, a circuit’s blown, I’m deaf & dumb & blind!

When you talk Volumes drop, a noiseless walk. Inside my ear, All sounds stop and I don’t hear.

You, take the sound, from all around, you’re a dream creation. You, give me sensory, depravation.

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WHERE IS SHE? (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I’ve been dreaming of my divine charity If only I’d been dreaming with more clarity. I need her now, she who’ll be my lady. I need her and how, sometime before I’m eighty.

Where is she My femme fatale, my only gal. Where is she I need her now. Where is she The rest of me, predestiny; Where is she Why won’t she come to me?

I’ve been waiting for my girl and I together, I’ve been debating, will I wait for ever? When will I find her, when will she be there? How will I know her, how can I prepare?

(repeat)

I can’t find a single show That lacks a wild romance. Inside my hurt can only grow, Waiting for my hearts big chance.

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I NEED DIRECTIONS (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Though you may not know it, I’m quite entranced by you; And though I want to show it I don’t know what to do.

North, South, East and West Right now there’s no connection I vow that I’ll try my best If you give me some direction.

Direct me, correct me, Point me, don’t disappoint me. Instruct me, Conduct me, Lead me, Tell me what you need me.

I barely do the two step You want electric boogaloo. I’m not exactly inept, Just show me what to do.

(repeat)

I need directions, When I take the chance; I need directions From the start. I need directions In the art of romance; I need directions To your heart.

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MET SOMEONE NEW (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Another bachelor’s, bachelor night out, Bachelor night in, no doubt; Though there were hopes, hopes weren’t high, Part of the game and game to try.

TAG1

Then I met, met someone new Through the sweat I knew no one else would do We danced the night, light fantastic Ooooo was she fantastic.

I met someone new, My heart knew what to do. I met someone new, I met you.

I was enchanted, inspired, entranced I was enchanted as our romance danced. Finding my someone, someone who’d care, There was nothing but time, time to share.

TAG2

It was my first, a first time for me Love had grabbed it’s grip on me. When we danced the night, light fantastic, Ooooo were you fantastic.

I met someone new, I’d no longer be alone. I met someone new My happiness had grown. I met someone new, I met you.

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YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

You’re getting married. Over the threshold being carried. I’m not there but I’ve been there, A thousand times inside my head. You’re getting married Over the threshold being carried. Another guy, makes me the other guy, I can’t see , I want to be blind.

It’s not you I blame It’s me who has the shame. Will you remember I care? And all our memories we share?

You do what you must do, I’ll try to meet someone new. Life’s not such a bore, I’ve passed this way before.

(repeat)

At the reception, Such a familiar collection Of faces seen when we were together; Does he make them look better?

SOLO

(reception like?)

You’ll share a little drink The band’ll play a familiar tune You and the groom’ll begin your dance Then dash off for HIS honeymoon

Will you be thinking of me? Could it’ve really been me? How’d it be, were it me instead, Lying with you in the nuptial bed.

(repeat)

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(I never liked punch that’s pink) (One that we called our song) (You’ll behave as in a trance) (Will your mind bring ME along?)

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FAME, MONEY & POWER (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I’ve gotta have fame See my name up in lights. I wanna have fame Replace Letterman Late Nights.

TAG1

I’ve gotta be famous Known where ever I might be. I wanna be famous Pay guards to keep my privacy.

Fame, money & power I deserve it after all. Fame, money & power I deserve to have it all.

I’ve gotta have money, For things I think I need. I wanna have money There’s nothing wrong with greed.

TAG2

I’ve gotta have cash, To finance wheeling & dealing. I wanna have cash, It’s authority’s so appealing.

(repeat)

It can’t be so bad, to have wealth in three dimensions. I’ll risk being sad, to shatter old conventions. It may take someone tougher to have every whim and cry. But I’m willing to suffer and at least give it a try!

I’ve gotta have power Tell my harem what to do I wanna have power Now tell me, wouldn’t you?

(posse)

I’ve gotta have control Peons at my beck and call I wanna have control Heck, I wanna have it ALL! C

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(repeat)

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DYING STAR (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

Implosions and explosions Cataclysmic motions all around. There’s a star in my eye that’s dying There’s a star that’s left the ocean of my sky.

My thoughts lack all thinking My eyes stare unblinking at the sound. There’s a star in my soul that’s dying There’s a start forever shrinking from my eye.

Love’s a dying star Breaking apart right from the start. Love’s a dying star Constellations change inside the heart.

My world’s a plaid of grays, I’ve been sad for days cause you’re leaving. There’s a star in my heart that’s dying A star that’s burned a haze into my sky.

My brain is full of tears Staggering through years, not believing. That the love in your eye is dying A love that’s full of fears to ever try.

(repeat)

You were the light inside my universe A super nova burning fast Your decision was a curse upon my soul. Where once was fission, now not a spark, Our light didn’t last, it’s left me dark Depression emits waves from my black hole.

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A PROTEST SONG (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I believe in causes And fighting for what’s right, But sometimes we need pauses To make the fighting right.

Protest songs become reactions Protest songs sing out a rage Protest songs they long for actions Unclear actions in an unclear age.

Responses to tough events Become events themselves, Even with the good intents Sometimes sense left on the shelves.

(repeat)

People dancin’ to songs of nuclear war Makin’ love to songs of destruction. Some protest songs don’t know what they’re for Some songs are just a seduction. We have the right to say what we will We have a right to disagree But be smart about it, cause you know you’re still On this rock living with me!

Protest songs can cause discussions Protest songs can set the stage Protest songs can cause repercussions But it’s your voice, and it’s your age.

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SHY GUY (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

(I’m just a) Shy guy, An Intro – extrovert; Shy guys, Don’t want their hearts to heart. Shy guy, shy guy.

I may come on strong I may come on like I’m just tagging along; I may come off weak But I can offer you everything that you seek.

Get to know the man, Know the man with the mask if you can; An uncomfortable man, Who has to babble with the rabble in this costumed plan.

(repeat)

Do you want to dance? It’s OK I’ll understand - I only want a chance, You see I’m sorta shy, I’m doing what I can, giving it a try.

Little do you know You should realize, I’m really great to know. I may be shy sometime, But I won’t apologize, it ain’t no crime.

I can tell you what you’d miss, Well maybe I can’t say it so that you would understand. But with just a little kiss, You’ll start a grand adventure that you never woulda planned.

(repeat)

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MISTLETOE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

I’ll be mmissing mistletoe this Christmas. Ducking dodging mistletoe this Christmas. Those that know I exist, are those that shouldn’t be kissed; So I’ll be missing mistletoe this Christmas!

It’s that merry time of year, Where the world is of good cheer; You can get cards or a gift, Share an eggnog and lift – a drink to friendship. But the one thing I don’t need Is that seasonal little weed, You find it by day or night, And it must give folks a right – they say to my lips!

(repeat)

I can enjoy the season, I don’t need another reason I like artificial additions To the seasonal traditions – but there’s one I wouldn’t miss. It’s a little inconvenience To which I take a mean offense To some it’s just some greenery But this piece of the scenery – allows others to a kiss!

SOLO C

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(repeat)

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AMAZON (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

She’s an AMAZON I’m a goner in her gaze; An AMAZON Her body do amaze!

She’s a wall to wall knock-out With a curvaceous calling card; Just a downtown brickhouse, With a bodacious backyard!

Talk about your wonder woman, This woman’s got the wonder; A treasure chest that any man, Any time would want to plunder!

(repeat)

Come carry me away, Ms. Amazon. I get so carried away, ‘Til I am gone It’s Ms. Amazon.

(repeat)

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(Amazon; she’s an Amazon) (Amazon; an Amazon)

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YOU KEEP ME SMILING (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

You, you keep me smiling, You keep me smiling the whole day through; Ooooo, you keep me smiling, Smiling when I think of you.

When we’re together, ooooo The way you do the things you do; I know that behind my grin, Your love is alive within.

Just daydreaming of you Gives meaning to all the things I do; I can always see good for bad, Thinking of all the great times we’ve had.

(repeat)

The mem’ries you give me Are mem’ries that set my soul free. You’re there anytime, anyplace, Your mem’ry just shows up on my face!

Smilin’, you got me smilin’ Smilin’ at the thought of loving you. Smilin’, I’ll keep smilin’ Smilin’ at my love for you!

SOLO V1

(repeat)

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GLASS SOLDIER (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

A Glass Soldier, Not his own soldier; He always has to ask to find out what’s on his mind. A Glass Soldier, Not his own soldier, You never have to ask to see who’s standing behind A Glass Soldier.

Sometimes he won’t know his own mind So he has to ask what he should think and do; He’s just a glorified puppet on a string Why he’s here he really hasn’t a clue.

Whatever is the preferred activity That pastime will turn out to be to his taste; He’s one sheep in a wayward shepherd’s flock They say that a mime is a terrible thing to waste.

(repeat)

His actions aren’t his own You can see right through him All it takes is a single stone And you can say you hardly knew him

(‘cause he’s a glass soldier) (not his own soldier) (the glass soldier).

Others take time to polish up his ideas So that they reflect what they want them to be. He marches into battle, flag held high But we look and that flag is all that we see.

(repeat)

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HALLOWEEN WOMAN (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I should be scared Of this raven-haired, spell-binder of a woman. When it gets dark She lights a spark, to help me find her, I’m her man.

Is she a good witch, or a bad bitch, I’m never sure. When she’s good, she’s very good And when she’s bad – she’s wicked!

My Halloween woman My Halloween girl. Delightful late at night Halloween girl Halloween woman It’s frightful but feels so right!

The lights go out Then there’ll be a shout, a scream from me. But if she’s around You’ll know I’ve found, some dreamy ecstasy

(repeat)

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I LOVE MUSIC (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

Rastaman Vibration From m-m-m-my generation In the mood to Sing Sing Sing With Muddy Waters & B.B. King.

It’s BAD it’s a THRILLER Every time I hear the KILLER. BEACH BOYS in a bathing suit AMADEUS with a MAGIC FLUTE.

I feel fine with JELLYROLL I FEEL GOOD the GODFATHER OF SOUL. Goin’ out with ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS Lest until the DECEPTIVE BENDS.

IDEAS: round midnight, teach me tonight Rocky top, back to the basics of love Sergeants sing a marching tune 1812 overture, Hall of the Mt. King Ave Marie, Carmen, Verdi cries, Old man river, moon river, there’s no business like show business. Rhapsody in blue, basin st. blues, when the saints RESPECT, Purple Rain Stairway to Heaven, Major Tom, Roll over Beethoven.

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I’M SO CONFUSED (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) V1

I look but do not see I listen but do not hear, I can’t seem to comprehend And fear I’ll never understand.

I’m so-o-o confused With those things you do I’m so confused, so confused About you

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(without you)

It’s only relative All this reality It’s how well I live With my own sanity. I’ll never comprehend I’ll never understand This just can’t be the end It’s not how it’s been planned.

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ALIEN ALLIANCE (lyrics by Gary C. Kern) C

[ Alien alliance, alien alliance ] Two worlds brought together [ Alien alliance, alien alliance ] Our worlds collide forever.

36, 24, 35, 7, 49 She shapes up and down extremely fine. She’s a shapely roller coaster She keeps her eyes inside my toaster.

(repeat)

We’ll start a brave new world And she will be the Queen. When our brand new flag’s unfurled It’ll match her skin of green.

SOLO

(weirdness)

She’s an Alien, from an alien nation Loving the alien is quite a sensation. Just looking at her puts me in a trance I think she must really be from France.

(repeat)

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