Letras: At Least At Last [box set] - CD1

Believe in Something Other (Than Yourself)

Simple words might influence your view
But I can save your life if you allow me to
Remember the time right before you became
Something too despicable to even name?
I can relate, I went through that stage too
And I hope you're still around when you're 22
('cause) Nothing really matters--but yourself
Simple words might often miss the point
But here's two words you better not ignore
Do you really believe that any man is an island

Will if you do then you're about to be stranded, man Nothing... Give another person just half a chance To express himself It's easy to believe Believe in something other--than yourself You wrote a letter (I) But I knew better (you)

You can clearly (see)
Just what the effect is
Will you ever (be)
Be together (oh)
Enough to tell me (why)
Why does this have to happen to anyone?
Nothing...

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BRIDGE

Simple words are often misconstrued
But occasionally somebody's advice is worth listening to
I've stated my case, now I'll return to my place
But there will come a day when black marks won't erase
Nothing...
Believe...

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I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU

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HELP YOURSELF

When we met we still had innocence
And we did things 'cause they made sense
Without trying hard I made it final
And we conceived our children on backseat vinyl
Though we didn't have a lot
(But) one was quickly bought
Then we buit upon this ground something we thought was sound
But in reality was silence
I can't tell you why it all breaks down
And please don't ask me why I'm no longer around
I only picked up your story knowing you were lying
Don't ask me for advice You'll have to learn to help yourself
When I look back now I plainly see
The misery I'm sure you don't agree
And all the products of those peaceful years
The broken plates and glasses and the shouting hurt my ears
Sometimes I wish I was asleep
And you were just another sheep
And when we finally fell apart
You were left holding the cart
Though you thought I'd said I'd push it
I can't tell you why it all breaks down
And please don't ask me why I'm no longer around
I keep dropping those hints but they never touched the ground
I'm useless to you now
You'll have to learn yourself to help yourself
I had never planned on this being so complicated
You had never planned on us being so separated
The spiteful words will heal with time
Eventually they rhyme You can forget but not forgive the fact that I still live
And never wanted you to give... in
I can't tell you why it all breaks down
And please don't ask me why I'm no longer around
You weren't satisfied I was only superhuman
Don't ask me for advice
You'll have to learn to help...
I can't tell you why it all breaks down
And please don't ask me why I'm no longer around
Well I could only stand sitting here so long
You don't need my help
You'll have to learn to help yourself

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THINKING OUT LOUD

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APOLOGY

And I asked again :
"Would it be alright for me to acquire someone else's disenchantment ?"
I could reconnect to another time and place
Reconsider letting loose and running rampant
(Chorus)
Take me back - teach me
Take me back - Apology
I never meant to be and I won't take much with me
Just an open mind and a second nature
Don't forget you might just drink the water
If it illustrates the nonesuch nomenclature...
So push the button ring the bell
Behold your tongue it's served you well
Enough to bring you here, won't you please...
(Chorus)
If we fall to touch there will be no backlogged time
You can make believe it (like a bunch of postcards)
And the stones will read in a modest fashion :
"Don't expect too much - you might be disappointed..."

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I May Hate You Sometimes

Here we are--only been a couple of years
Maybe longer
Yes it's true--I'm no good at being the strong man
You're stronger
But I think--maybe you should take a good look
At my feelings
Can't you see--I'm another one just like you
A human being

I don't want to have to sacrifice to have to get along
I don't ever want to be the one to say I'm wrong
I may hate you sometimes, but I'll always love you

What did you say--it's so hard for me to remember
What you meant
How did it happen--was it preconcieved
Or a complete accident
I still recall--we were once happy together
Smiling faces
But things have changed--And now you're only happy when
I remember where my place is

I don't want to have to live up to your expectations
I don't ever want to be the one to end relations
I may hate...

Do you think you could treat me
Like somebody special
I can't be everything to everybody
Could I at least be something to you?

Don't look so surprised--I'm a little smarter
Than every other weakling
Say no more--I know exactly what you're going to say
Without you speaking
A familiar phrase--I've heard it said often before
Please forgive me
Don't be a fool--if I can't live with myself
How could you live with me?

Now that I'm filled with emotion you're dispassionate
You only live for yourself while I live to regret
But don't ever think that I could easily forget
Because I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't
I said that I would but now I know that I won't
And the chance of being right is looking kind of remote
I may hate you sometimes (x3)
But I'll always love you
I may hate you sometimes but I'll always love you

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KEEP ME GUESSING

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DIARY OF AN INSECURE GIRL

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NOW THEY WANT YOUR HEAD

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WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO

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ANY OTHER WAY


She dropped my hand and said, "I will go no further"
I dropped my head and hid my tears with laughter
(You know that) life's never been a great mystery to me
It begins, then crawls slowly to the end
And I've no problems if you wish to join my views
Just add your name to the list of superficial friends
It (funny how these things work)
All seemed like it was too good to be true
It (funny now it's always your fault)
Was and soon it came time to play my dues
So came the day when she had had enough
She kept home and I wasn't asked to stay
She said, "you don't have to blame yourself, you know"
But I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way
Don't feed the hand that bites you
Just learn to starve
Don't fight for change in your time
Just swallow your depression
And say you're happy that it's rotten out today
And who wouldn't have it any other way
No, you wouldn't have it any other way
She left me alone, claiming we'd run out of things to fight about
I was crushed of course, but at least I've something I can write about
I guess I'm just some kind of malcontent
Who gets paid for having nothing good to say
And even though it doesn't pay the rent
You know I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way
I wouldn't have it any other way

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SUDDENLY MARY


Suddenly Mary fell in the water
Were not I weary I would have caught her
I watched for a moment and scrambled in after
Words of disownment were drowned out with laughter
I awoke from a peaceful sleep and found my clothes under the table
Aesop used to make me weep but now I'm part of Mary's fable
Suddenly Mary fell in the water
I found myself married to somebody's daughter
"Loving," she told me
"Is a question of bravery"
But when she started to hold me
It was closer to slavery
I got up for a bite to eat and found my clothes inside the icebox
I used to stand on my own to feet but now I sit when my new wife talks
Suddenly Mary fell in the water
She floated away with the ring that I bought her
She had convinced me that I was a failure
I burned all my clothing and found a new tailor
Suddenly Mary (repeat) Suddenly Mary's fine (repeat)

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APOLOGY


And I asked again :
"Would it be alright for me to acquire someone else's disenchantment ?"
I could reconnect to another time and place
Reconsider letting loose and running rampant
(Chorus)
Take me back - teach me
Take me back - Apology
I never meant to be and I won't take much with me
Just an open mind and a second nature
Don't forget you might just drink the water
If it illustrates the nonesuch nomenclature...
So push the button ring the bell
Behold your tongue it's served you well
Enough to bring you here, won't you please...
(Chorus)
If we fall to touch there will be no backlogged time
You can make believe it (like a bunch of postcards)
And the stones will read in a modest fashion :
"Don't expect too much - you might be disappointed..."

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BECK'S BOLERO

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21

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THIS ONE'S TAKEN

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Magnifying Mirror 

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Ramblin' Rose 

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Spite and Malice 

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