NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING

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(1990)

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  Tail Gunner  
  Holy Smoke  
  No Prayer For The Dying  
  Public Enema Number One  

 

Fates Warning

 
  The Assassin  
  Run Silent Run Deep  
  Hooks In You  
  Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter  
  Mother Russia  

 

TAIL GUNNER

(Harris/Dickinson)

Trace your way back 50 years, to the glow of Dresden - blood and tears
In the black above my cruel searchlight, men will die and men will fight - yeah
Who shot who and who fired first, dripping death to whet the blood thirst
No radar lock on - skin and bone, the bomber boys are coming home
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Nail that Focker kill that son, gonna blow your guts out with my gun
The weather forecasts good for war, Cologne and Frankfurt have some more
Tail end Charlie in the boiling sky, the Enola Gay is my last try
Now that this tail gunner's gone, no more Bombers (just one big bomb)
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - tail gunner
You're a tail gunner

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HOLY SMOKE

(Harris/Dickinson)

Believe in me - send us money, died on the cross and that ain't funny
But my so called friends are making me a joke
They missed out what I said like I never spoke
They choose what they wanna hear - they don't tell a lie
They just leave out the truth as they're watching you die
Saving your soul by taking your money, flies around shit bees around honey
Holy smoke, Holy smoke
Plenty bad preachers for the Devil to stoke
Feed 'em in feet first this is no joke
This is thirsty work making holy smoke
Jimmy Reptile and all his friends, say they gonna be with you at the end
Burning records burning books, holy soldiers Nazi looks
Crocodile smiles just wait a while
Till the TV Queen gets her make up clean
I've lived in filth I've lived in sin
And I still smell cleaner than the shit you're in
Holy smoke, Holy smoke
Plenty bad preachers for the Devil to stoke
Feed 'em feet first this is no joke
This is thirsty work making holy smoke
They ain't religious but they ain't no fools, when Noah built his Cadillac it was cool
Two by two they're still going down, and the satellite circus just left town
I think they're strange and when they're dead
They can have a Lincoln for their bed
Friend of the President - trick of the tail
Now they ain't got a prayer - 100 years in jail
Holy smoke, Holy smoke
Plenty bad preachers for the Devil to stoke
Feed 'em in feet first
This is thirsty work making holy smoke
Holy smoke

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NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING

(Harris)

There are times when I've wondered, and times when I've cried
When my prayers they were answered, at times when I've lied
But if you asked me a question, would I tell you the truth
Now there's something to bet on, you've got nothing to lose
When I've sat by the window, and gazed at the rain
With an ache in my heart, but never feeling the pain
And if you would tell me, just what my life means
Walking a long road, never reaching the end
God give me the answer to my life
God give me the answer to my dreams
God give me the answer to my prayers
God give me the answer to my being

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PUBLIC ENEMA NUMBER ONE

(Murray/Dickinson)

When it all comes down the line, and the lights they turn to greed
And you race off with your tyres screaming, rolling thunder
And the people choke with poison, children cry in fear
But you've got your fast bullet, one way ticket outta here
Fall on your knees today
And pray the world will mend its ways
Get to your feet again
Refugees from the heartbreak and the pain
In the cities in the streets, there's a tension you can feel
Breaking strain is fast approaching, guns and riots
Politicians gamble and lie to save their skins
And the press get fed the scapegoats, public enema number one
Fall on your knees today
And pray the world will mend its ways
Get to your feet again
Refugees from the heartbreak and the pain
A million network slaves, in an advertising new age
I don't need a crystal ball to sell ya
Your children have more brains, than your drug infested remains
California dreaming as the Earth dies screaming
Fall on your knees today
And pray the world will mend its ways
Get to your feet again
Refugees from the heartbreak and the pain
Fall on your knees today
And pray the world will mend its ways
Get to your feet again
Refugees from the heartbreak and the pain

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FATES WARNING

(Murray/Harris)

Why is it some of us are destined to stay alive
And some of us are here just so that we'll die
How come the bullet hits the other guy
Do we have to try and reason why
Be it the Devil or be it him
You can count on just one thing
When the time is up you'll know
Not just one power runs the show
Are we the lucky ones saved for another day
Or they the lucky ones who are taken away
Is it a hand on your shoulder from the Lord above
Or the Devil himself come to give you a shove
Be it the Devil or be it him
You can count on just one thing
When the time is up you'll know
Not just one power runs the show
A volcano erupts and sweeps a town away
A hurricane devastates the cities in its way
The grief and misery for the ones that are left behind
The worst is yet to come, a hell to face mankind
Be it the Devil or be it him
You can count on just one thing
When the time is up you'll know
Not just one power runs the show

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THE ASSASSIN

(Harris)

Now the contracts out they've put the word about, I'm coming after you
It's not the money I make it's the thrill of the chase, and I'm coming after you
I watch your every move study the things you do, and the pattern of your ways
I watch the way you walk I hear your telephone talk, I want to understand the way you think
Better watch out, 'cos I'm the Assassin, 'cos I'm the Assassin
Better watch out, better watch out
Better watch out, 'cos I'm the Assassin, 'cos I'm the Assassin
Better watch out, better watch out
Assassin, Assassin, Assassin, Assassin
I'm in a cold cold sweat I taste the smell of death, I know the moment's getting closer
And as you walk to the light I feel my hands go tight, excitement running through my veins
I've got you in my sights I've got you dead to rights, the trigger's waiting for my finger
I feel adrenalin rush it's just the final touch, you can kiss your arse goodbye
Better watch out, 'cos I'm the Assassin, 'cos I'm the Assassin
Better watch out, better watch out
Better watch out, 'cos I'm the Assassin, 'cos I'm the Assassin
Better watch out, better watch out
Better watch out, 'cos I'm the Assassin, 'cos I'm the Assassin
Assassin

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RUN SILENT RUN DEEP

(Harris/Dickinson)

The convoy lights are dead ahead, the merchantmen lay in their bed
The thump of diesels hammer down, in the oily sea - the killing ground
Knuckles white eyes alight, he slams the hatch on the deadly night
A cunning fox in the chicken's lair, a hound of hell and the devil don't care
Running silent running deep we are your final prayer
Warriors in secret sleep a merchantman's nightmare
A silent death lies waiting for all of you below
Running silent running deep sink into your final sleep
Chill the hearts of fighting men, in open ocean wondering when
The lethal silver fish will fly, this boat will shiver - men will die
A cast of millions - a part to play, killer victim or fool for a day
Obeying an order - men have to die, us or them - a well rehearsed lie
Running silent running deep we are your final prayer
Warriors in secret sleep a merchantman's nightmare
A silent death lies waiting for all of you below
Running silent running deep sink into your final sleep
The lifeboat's shattered the hull is torn, the tar black smell of burning oil
On the way down to Davy Jones, every man for himself - you're on your own
The wolf eyes watch the crosswire, "stern tubes ready", "aim and fire"
They can pin some medal on your chest, but in two more weeks - dead like the rest
Running silent running deep we are your final prayer
Warriors in secret sleep a merchantman's nightmare
A silent death lies waiting for all of you below
Running silent running deep sink into your final sleep
Running silent running deep we are your final prayer
Warriors in secret sleep a merchantman's nightmare

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HOOKS IN YOU

(Dickinson/Smith)

I go the keys to view at number 22, behind my green door there's nothing to see
Ain't that a feature what kind of creature, would hang around waiting for a guy like me
Stone cold sober and sitting in silence, laid back and looking for sympathy
I like a girl who knows where she's bound, I don't like girls who've been hanging around
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
She's tied up she can't come to the phone
You must have got your wires crossed 'cos she ain't home
Knock on wood - you know I like that sound
She never could keep her feet on the ground
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
Hooks in you, I've got those hooks in you
Hooks in you, in you
Hooks in you, I've got those hooks in you
Hooks in you, in you
Right on the money got it wrapped up tight
Like new ideas for the decor tonight
Gonna make this house a preservation zone
Gonna set her in concrete set up on her own
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
Hooks in you, hooks in me, hooks in the ceiling for that well hung feeling
No big deal no big sin strung up on love I got the hooks screwed in
Hooks in you, I've got those hooks in you, hooks in you
Hooks in you, I've got those hooks in you
Hooks in you, I've got those hooks in you

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BRING YOUR DAUGHTER...TO THE SLAUGHTER

(Dickinson)

Honey it's getting close to midnight, and all the myths are still in town
True love and lipstick on your linen, bite the pillow make no sound
If there's some living to be done, before your life becomes your tomb
You'd better know that I'm the one, so unchain your back door and invite me around
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go
Honey it's getting close to daybreak, the sun is creeping in the sky
No patent remedies for heartache, just empty words and humble pie
So get down on your knees honey, assume an attitude
You just pray that I'll be waiting, 'cos you know I'm coming soon
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
So pick up your foolish pride, no going back
No where no way no place to hide
Bring me your daughter,  bring me your daughter,  bring me your daughter
Bring me your daughter,  bring me your daughter,  bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Bring me your daughter, fetch your daughter
Bring me your daughter, fetch your daughter
Bring me your daughter, fetch your daughter
To the slaughter
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
Bring me your daughter, bring me your daughter to the slaughter
Let her go, let her go, let her go
Let her go, let her go, let her go
I'm coming to get ya

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MOTHER RUSSIA

(Harris)

Mother Russia how are you sleeping, middle winter cold winds blow
From the snowflakes drifting, swirling round like ghosts in the snow
Mother Russia poetry majestic, tells the time of a great empire
Turning round the old man ponders, reminiscing an age gone by
Mother Russia, dance of the Tsars
Hold up your heads, be proud of what you are
Now it has come, freedom at last
Turning the tides of history, and your past
Mother Russia, dance of the Tsars
Hold up your heads, remember who you are
Can you release, the anger the grief
Can you be happy, now your people are free

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