WHERE EAGLES DARE LYRICS

1. The Tinman Cometh

Point the wheel to the north
You've gotta steer us true
We'll ride this beast of rotting wood and rusted metal through
The winding hills and relentless head on winds
What do you do when the only thing holding this together is hope?
And it will never be enough
No, it will never be enough
Waiting for the next blow out
Waiting for the next catastrophe
When this road splits wide open
To swallow another champion heart
Stake another cross into the side of the road
Every cloud the casts a shadow
Cutting through with rain
All the words uttered in anger
Every ounce of pain
Every time the dust blows hard
Stinging our eyes and lungs
Is another reason to push forward
Till this journeys done
I didn't come this far to turn back now
Torn between that open road
And open arms welcoming me home

2. Bridges Made Of Matches

The boards of these matches
Still creak beneath my feet
I'm already lighting that match
Already burning it down
It's getting harder to look in the mirror lately
Afraid the gears on this clock are going to stop turning
Before i figure out just what I'm doing here
Sometimes its all so certain
Sometimes its so unclear
This melody in my mind slows down sometimes
My dance quiets to a shuffle 'cross the floor
Nights go out and my friends go home
And I'm left standing behind this lonely door
The same silence where i find my sanctuary
Locked away my silent prayers for comfort
Waiting for that sun to shine
Down on me
That warmth on my skin starts to burn
Behind these iron bars
Through this open window
I'm waiting for that sun to sun shine
Wish these scars could form a name across my heart
At least then I'd know who to blame
As I look through the haze of my selfish ways
It starts to look alot like my name

3. What Lies Ahead

So what am i supposed to do with these lies?
You better believe things are changing
And I'm almost mad at myself
For letting it get this far
Once again my heart's on the shelf
And i still don't know who you are
But I'll look past this and I'll turn the page
Keep my eyes on whats ahead
Take it day by day, lets go
I'll look past this
Keep my eyes on whats ahead
Take it day by day
Never will I understand why you just don't come clean
Go, whoa, stop!

4. Bayonettes And Bedsheets

Tracing your words with my fingertips
Terribly awake in these small dark lonely sacred hours
That blinding L.C.D. reminding me constantly
With every minute I stare pass
Trying to remember a home that I don't (not really)
This tape rolls on and the names of these songs escape me
I'll never know why they remind me of you
Everything reminds me of you
Tears only roll with the music
Hands soaked with saline don't do much for this headache
Wish I could find the words to say
As this of letters and fanzines helps pass the time away
Why do I waste this time
As glass in my eyes
Works its way to the
Back of my neck
I'll find solace
Scratching the parchment with this pen

5. Despite The Casualties

Sometimes I feel so helpless
Like nothing matters
Like everything I've said or done
Or written down in countless notebooks means next to nothing
Trying to escape four brick walls
Miles high with nothing
Nothing but my words
There is no door
No window to open up, let fresh air in
Nothing but stagnation
And this overwhelming urge
That somethings got to break or burn or give way
And this is where I'm stuck
I could write volumes about this
And never once convey the way it feels
Like looking through a wheelchair
Into the eyes of a soldier
That never wanted to leave home
I can't begin to know the way he feels
I can't fathom the frustration in his bones
That can't support his own weight
He gave it all
Could you say the same could I (could you)
But it doesn't for one second mean that I'm gonna lie here
Surrounded
By these set in stone misconceptions
I'll start digging or clawing
At the bricks and mortar
Because I know
One day the bricks will shift
And the mortar will crumble
Nothing in this world lasts forever

6. ...And I Almost Forgot

Homesick never meant a thing
Till I heard your voice, till I heard you sing
And it takes me back, back to a time
A smile came so much easier
Puts the fight back in my heart, fight
I never realized we spent so much time apart
And another thousand miles down this road
Only meant good memories
Sometimes it seems thats all I got left
And I almost forgot
I hope they never fade
Opens up my senses
Cleans my soul
Dreams resurface

7. You'll Need A Body Bag

You'd have to drag me out of here
Kicking, screaming, it's times like these
I can't hear the noise
When all I want is
Nothing you could offer
All I want is nothing from you
Will you ever understand
Sometimes what I need most
Is your absence and I'll spend time
With these old ghosts
These angels without eyes
Put myself as far away as i know how
Take advice from that old song and enjoy the silence
If you only knew how much closer this brings me to you
No friend or lover could be as comforting
As this empty room, this unsung melody
So realize, when I finally
Break beyond the confines of this comfort
How much you mean to me

8. Intensive Care Unit

The next time that I see you
I'm going to lose my voice
Screaming at the top of my lungs
That I love you
Rip open my chest and throw my heart on the table
For you and God and everyone to see
This is my only bet, this is my only wager
And there's no way that I'm going to lose
It's more than respect
So much more than love
Whenever its you that I'm speaking of
After all those times we shared
Endless nights fighting for a hopeless cause
When you looked me in the eye
And said cut all the losses
It's been too long since I've heard your voice
Far too long since I've seen your face
Once a year just ain't enough
But it's all i get in this forsaken place
Through betrayal and through love lost
Sometimes I wish you were here
Just so we could talk
But after all is said and done
I'll still be screaming love
The next time that I see you we're gonna conquer the world
Now I know the strength of a prayer and a smile

9. It's Ok To Steal

Who needs to pick a lock
When a crowbar works just fine
Rip this padlock from its hinges
Unveiling what was mine
When you find the time for me
I'll make the time for you
The frailty in that smile
Just leaves me on the floor
And you'll just let me lie here
I know thats what you'll do
Because you never cared for me
how come i never knew
Who needs to pull a trigger
When six inches of steel
Will lay me down just the same
Or a click to the dialtone
Who needs to light a match
And set this whole world aflame
When after everything has burned
Nothing will ever change

10. Hard Times

If you even think this will crush my spirits
Think again
(you're) down for the count and I'm not surprised
But I'm plenty pissed off this backlash of things I never did
These busted knuckles healed long ago
But my fist is still in the air
Through every storm and every trial
And I welcome it with open arms
So let the rains come
Cuz they clean the streets
Bring on the hard times
It keeps me focused

11. Good Times

Me and my friends
But it doesn't stop there
Cuz every kid here
Is a reason to care
Cuz its your voice we need
To make this all grow
To bring it together
1, 2, 3, GO!
Good times
Hardcore pride
Respect
Unity

12. The Neverending Roadtrip

Busted knuckles, broken hearts
How do I say this, where do I start?
Con yourself into thinking it's what you need
She'll skin you alive and watch you bleed
So say goodbye to greener fields
And its a concrete heart that knows how you feel
This city gets brighter the closer we get
Its one hell of a drive, but we're not there yet
Roll that window down, and shut your eyes
Let go of the wheel, you know it feels so good
Sleep is sparing, but I'm not quite caring
Screaming engine, lick of flame on the hood
Trace this landscape with no tread on these tires
Burned it all off, pointed at the sun
Tarnished silver lining, cold shoulder riding
Cracked windshields and crooked smiles
The odometer flipped with the loveless smiles

13. Paramedique?

What can I do to make you smile
Ease the pain or kill the hurt
How many times can this world come to an end
Come crashing down to destroy everything
You whisper you're ok through a quivering voice
We've been through this before, you and I
We've been through this before
You and I gotta stick together
And we'll make it through again
Because love and pain are the same damn thing
Open your heart and someone fills it with gasoline
Throws in the burning torch and they dance in the orange flame
Just remember I'll be right by your side
To sift through the ashes and rebuild whats left of you
And when you reach out through clenched and crying eyes
Know that my hand is the first thing that you'll touch
And I'll pick you up till you can stand on your own again
Strong and proud
The way I know you best
And this burning sadness
Will form a friendship
Even stronger







WHERE EAGLES DARE LYRICS