Jack

They know what I mean, how I roam, face down every deal, cool but burn with rage, when I try to atone, she always closes the gate, says it’s not her scene, when my nerves are blown, asks where I've been, useless to prevaricate, what is on the bone, always seems too late, never listens to me , bringing garage flowers home, my side of testimony, I’ll wave goodbye to hate, call if the kids need clothes, her turn now to wait, I wonder how it seems, when she hears me phone, will she stand the heat, now I’ve gone?

Jerry

Before my fame, I only thought of you, and the games we played, shadows pass in smoke, set against the bitter truth, I'm broke, you threw away, my successful tunes, in that different age, at this ruin alone, imagine in the gloom, the palace that is gone, I fell off the stage, I should have blossomed, made everyone happy, now I sing a simple Solo, lonely man soothed, on their way home, to begin again, songs will see me through, beating down the Freeway, I’ll be true.

Maria

I can sometimes squeeze, from each breath taken, a moment that's easy, that makes me swoon, face washed happy, in hospital rooms, outside is a magnolia tree, cars mark the way, sunlight hangs on trees, they’re playing my tune, forget about holidays, the surf goes boom, passion feeds my frenzy, my bed is a creel, below me’s the sea, dance on golden avenues, the lake at Geneve, I’ll bear my good news, the house timbers creak, I even kneel to pray, sometimes turn to speak, love is what stays.

Leanne

Her manner always myriad, many a life she’s thrown, unlike mine let it be said, never violent like the sea, a scientist bright she knows, the solace of dreams, never in danger losing cred, creates but doesn’t own, always says more is less, she won’t leave this café, and cannot pray for calm, but will tend her keys, with lipstick instead, her skin golden brown, she lights someone’s bed, a loving need, for some lucky scrap, brings a sense of ease, gives us our daily bread, makes it warm as toast, she who lightly treads, so heavy on our soul.

James

You ask how I cope, If you could only help, to take me back home, why make me suffer, I know my own ends, no need for your butter, stay out of my zone, I know you mean well, but I’m better alone, the words that you utter, don't come from a pen, or make my thoughts falter, measure my chrome, put me in a spell, leave me wide open, I start to stutter, on bars made of leather, I loved my mother, I’m not just a dope, neither am I tethered, I laugh at your rope, save it for your friends.

Frankie

What do you care, don't hold me in traces, you wouldn't dare, your tune is not easy, blue folds in my Lace, spun by the breeze, say you need to share, our kissing place, why put me here, in chains to the sea, unlike your gaze, a hymn to what’s seized, I know what's fair, when your eyes glaze, lips that snare, on swollen dreams, no one escapes, sugar sweet, we are no choir, If MUSIC’S so great, are you aware, what you face?

Mica

You sift through trouble, won't get frightened, no one tells on you, before you throw, straw onto fire, the stuff you let go, silence is your rub, a source of brine, hands you scrub, laugh at blue cold, hear the clock chime, who will ever know, these summer loves, forgives broken strife, sings in your blood, before the river flows, check the earth and tides, what you’ve been sold, pull on your singer’s gloves, take your time, shoulder what's to come, drink a little wine.

Paddy

If you cook with gas, turn the flame up, give it a blast, face like a stone, it’s the way you love, not worth going home, silken ones who trap, think that you're stuck, roll around and laugh, circle you like ghosts, roll in the muck, say you’re forever alone, you drink wine aghast, you’re no purling dove, whose wings will collapse, go your own way now, consider them fluff, you’re better off gone, no one has a pass, some say good luck, you want to shout Basta, more than enough.

Ally

Look at the moon, a spring tide today, everything comes around too soon, the birds who have flown, seeking away, singing as they go, your eyes don’t fool me, say wouldn't it be great, to find somewhere new, a place for the soul, where paradise reigns, forget mortgage loans, somewhere not cruel, but poised and sedate, no ticket’s due, problems with ‘phones, emotion a name, for all that we know, your good parts are true, I know it’s the case, how will you argue, high on his name ? .

Bobby

For each little bit of you, if anyone enquires, don’t give them a clue, life isn't a stone, thrown into the fire, why should I atone, my little cup of ruin, is no more than desire, I still have the tunes, know in my bones, this poisoned desire, does it make you groan, whoever reads the news, to see who's for hire, I know my own truth, if no one 'phones, who needs a choir, leave me well alone, I’ll dance down the avenues, sing on the wire, I’ve always paid dues, am no kiss ass liar.

Peter

Sober you ask why, this way’s been chosen, before anything you can deny, more a dread space, you’re mouth frozen, with tired phrases, sing my favourite lines, our time done with roses, made better when you try, are all the great stations beyond my life hopeful, shrunken at waste, even the graveside, witnesses love's cloaking, clouds sail the sky, what settles on your face, neither time provokes, or blows over the traces, a flower at my side, just some little token, more a wish to verify, what truth is spoken.

Carly

Why live in a haze, sheltered from the sound, crumpled up like cellophane, best not to moan, or burn a holy candle, life is only a loan, jump the trains, scour the land, for that perfect place, in your worn out clothes, feet on the ground, you're not on your bones, make a step change, blow ten grand, find love instead of trade, when someone groans, do handstands, move away from that zone, not chained to your days, your heart expands, you’re so great, don't you understand?

Stella

I need another home, somewhere else to stay, now that you’re gone, what I need to do, is ship out the waste, forget about that Dude, in troubled zones, find solace every day, try not to feel alone, the sea is lemon blue, cafe's swell with rain, I’m feeling nothing new, here in my bones, but know there’s a way, to take control, something in my mood, that doesn’t laugh and say, sunshine kills the Blues, brilliant pheromones, whisper your name, my waters hold firm, I'm dancing today.

Joely

if you knew how to give, we wouldn't need, these places to live, this is no child’s game, bound by greed, fear dimming your days, what about the kids, with all their surly needs, would you cast them adrift, dreams can’t negate, lies you told to me, would you send them away, with all your little fibs, think it's a wheeze, another one of your tricks, you're a fool to celebrate, each day without gifts. instead you pontificate, living life by drips, a permanent Halloween, where loving light trips, like a lemon squeezed?

Elliot

it just goes to show, you don't need ease, on some lonely pillow, to witness your rights, care less about the deeds, than your own weary lies, when you talk of loans, the energy to release, all that you’ve lost, instead of forced jibes, what do you need, behind all of this trying, is it all you know, how to strip out equity, keeping up a cheerful tone, don't try to be wise, it's nothing to me, you've marked many a night, bitter with the blow, in this lost café’ , if heaven’s in your soul, look to the sea.

Suzy

You who own the night, the wind hushed fog dunes, do you wonder why, I keep a cheerful home, beat away the blues, always on the go, forget the bitter times, all the cool untruths, bars, rain, thoughts of homicide, dreams of flying solo, always glad to see you, since last time you phoned, the air plashes by, the evening's getting cool, some wait all their lives, others touch the stones, let them set the spume, what they had before, men whistle passing by, you laugh and hum a tune, say it's stupid to lie, my gun goes Boom!!!

Caitlyn

The love you blow, never goes to waste, a fool in every stone, you have no need, to circle every day, or save enough to flee, in garments sewn, by a drunken oblate, this is all you know, seeds, flowers, pieces, to keep you engaged, don’t need to be free, you’ve already flown, away from the shame, makes you sing as you go, a house by the sea, tides and winter and flame, make you happy, brilliant bones, whisper your name, you are the full show, stars mark your passage.

Ellie

He dances in the tide, his fame is just beginning, nails me with that smile, my mother asks what's new, she is not forgiving, love's not running smooth, tobacco blonde full of lies, fresh alive and swimming, many a famous night, it brings me back to you, god does the bidding, have to break this news, who knows what's right, when he can demand anything, sunlight, water, sky, walks on golden avenues, lilac heads are dripping, he melts me lemon blue, his lips twist like knives, our trips to secret venues, my eyes are river wide, what else can I do?

Gemma

You never mind, their curses and blasts, always try to be kind, face set like a stone, when you feel trapped, it's best you go alone, won't get frightened, with men who are strapped, say you're divine, surround you like ghosts, first to collapse, knowing life’s not their own, your head won’t chime, with scarves worn for Mass, that's another time, woe, woe, woe, like shoes on a last, all they do is moan, they beg for more wine, slurp it aghast, you tell them it’s fine, you cook with gas.

Fara

A cold bright day, warms my bones, Comrade death is cheated again, you give money you’re cool, I live alone, you smile doesn't fool, no one carries freight, when they live at home, except those who ingratiate, say they need more proof, if they think I’ll groan, when I’m with you, there are no bad ways, blown in on weather zones, don’t explode my case, say you're doomed, tell us to march slow, I’m a woman without curfew, who'll cheat any fate, wears a red raincoat, puts flags in the grate, shines like a shiny stone.

Elena

Don't break holy orders, lay claim to the others, all the stuff you swore, free to bestow, the love of your mother, a place without hope, can't you see the shore, like an iron soldier, welded to useless mores, whoever comes up short, you'll curse and blather, fix them with the law, explode without show, a life stripped of lovers, who dance on the blow, no good deed ever taught, makes you take cover, you ignore that call, a life without borders, always in trouble, life with you is raw, I'll love you forever.

Mel

I throw away the years, every life is dust, the laughs and happy tears, no one wears a crown, for those you never trust, along these Ocean towns, I arrive like the deer, with a smell of musk, withstand all their leers, hidebound, spinning pennies in the dust, I always hold my ground, what brings me here, shielding from their lust, a woman crystal clear, no matter what the harm, except the fact she's bust, but never down, blow flames across my fears, share bad jokes and butts, pray for those who disappear, somehow I’m a must.

Frederika

My lover asks, were you even born, you say nothing lasts, are these your ghosts, the dreams you’ve torn, that won't leave you alone, I adjust my mask, stroll down the lawn, I heed no troubled past, don't throw stones, at what I’ve known, if it stops me growing, I like our chit chats, not fool enough to pawn, a ticket like that, with love in my bones, I’ll create a storm, everyone needs a home, my key’s on the mat, don’t look forlorn, I don't do aghast, or roll up in sorrow

Stephen

Let me engage, your tattooed feet in dance, rooms glow in dark spaces, I know what to do, wait for kindness to land, try to make life smooth, there’s nothing in this game, rides on pure chance, when you pull away, you’re great at slow moves, a thief of lonely repast don't let them get to you, my life is framed, your face is tanned, gliding down the freeway, tell me sink a few, pull over make a stance, there’s only one of you, twirl me 'round again, throw me off balance, say what you have to say, I need another chance.

Steve

Since I've been at home, who knows what to do, they let me stay alone, sleep any time of day, watch me walk the avenue, nothing more to say, like breaking up a stone, ask what’s wrong with you, why can’t you conform, the walls are turning grey, the bedroom’s singing blues, I’ve eaten all my cake, say I have to go, always play the fool, act like it’s my totem, confined within this space, there’s only one truth, pure as a snowflake, sing and love your bones, they’ll dance by too soon, who cares who atones, always pay your dues.

Hesta

I scatter all your needs, like ashes on the bar, nothing is so easy, blow away your pay, then fly afar, laugh at the terrible waste, a shrimp in the sea, a shipwreck in a bottle, you won't set me free, it's a different age, even if you drive a car, I still can’t wait, what about my needs, that warm hazy fog, a path to childhood dreams, I sing to the waves, all the stuff you're not, a pearl amongst the wreckage, drink is bad for me, songs leave too many scars, my face has turned pink, what’s going on?

Johnny

Standing by an unlit lamp, a tree, a bridge, shaking, looking like a tramp, I listen to the news, someone else to hate, other cuds to chew, better take a chance, if we play this game, we could go to France, hoping we’re not askew, wondering what's to gain, whatever else we do, all this talk of paths, they’ll scatter our remains, whenever there’s a chance, someone will bring a can, shout hooya what a day, drink before we’re asked, cigarettes and laughs, beer drunk like champagne, life here's a dance, we’ll kill it anyway.

Sarah

It's quiet here now, after years of the need, my face smooth as stone, I still see the grave, where praise be, his soul is saved, we arrived on the brow, to this new territory, why only He knows, grant me the days, where I can act carefree, not hemmed by ingrates , men with barren tones, say have one on me, cry on my shoulder, plead for a stay, they’re here for a reason, to me it’s the same, in the blue dawn, bells ring exclusively, I make my way home, over there is the sea.

Kelly

I sing the joy of praise, see the creep of moon, new horizons not always great, I say I have to go, like I play the fool, laugh like a bag of stones, not content with any place, or single line of truth, it’s for me the going rate, you want to plough alone, not enough to ground you, no one still at home, but roads are never straight, even when they’re new, trouble's still to rake, we won’t come to blows, take me if you want to, but not as a loan, since you've been away, we’ll try to find some glue, each night pray, we won't sing the blues.

Lauren

Living here's no paradise, it never makes the news, people here aren’t nice, could as well be jail, bricks and sea like glue, love’s a broken gate, all I want's a better life, accept what we can do, need a little respite, my songs are well regaled, the arias too, a pity that I crave, this cesspit full of lies, disco pieces made of you, don't ask me why, what has been created, boils away like stew, I’m not an easy gaze, home’s for me no searchlight, where it beams on truth, naked street nights, don’t shed pretty hues.

Mathilde

Some nights I ask why, can we ever fly alone stars burn out and die, it might well be Mars, for all anyone knows, we’re out this far, sailing through the starry night, the wind black and cold, it’s no place to lie, if its kids and dogs you want, ham falling off the bone, don’t start a new war, can you hear me cry, running out of furlough, it's not enough to sigh, we’ll buy a new car, see how fast she goes, stay where we are, even if the flame’s not right, create space in our home, lightning rides the sky, am I that far gone ?

Hesta

I scatter all your needs, like ashes on the bar, nothing is so easy, blow away your pay, then fly afar, laugh at the terrible waste, a shrimp in the sea, a shipwreck in a bottle, you won't set me free, it's a different age, even if you drive a car, I still can’t wait, what about my needs, that warm hazy fog, a path to childhood dreams, I sing to the waves, all the stuff you're not, a pearl amongst the wreckage, drink is bad for me, songs leave too many scars, my face has turned pink, what’s going on?

Ollie

I wait to be with you, standing on this station, feeling remarkably new, who wants to be that stone, when the tide’s gone away, left on the beach alone , there is no clue, why it’s turned this way give the Doctors their due, they blasted my bones, say that I’m saved tested my chromosomes, please give me your view, now the choice is raised, am I here with issues, before my eerie groans, you tried to accommodate, everything I called home, truth is what we do, good as new each day, play me happy tunes, sit me down and say !!!