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Forever Fresh!

by Bruce Moody

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mockturtle An absolute masterpiece of powerpop. If you enjoy music with hooks galore then you need this. The tracks are all great and it certainly ranks up there with a lot of the better known pop groups of the 70's and 80's. It really is "Forever Fresh!". Favorite track: This Is It.
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    Forever Fresh! is a "Select Cuts" CD album collection of Bruce's power pop tracks from 1979 to 1986, many unreleased until now. This album has 23 songs, all of which have been meticulously digitally remixed and remastered exclusively for this release. The deluxe gatefold package contains liner notes and a website address for lyrics, the players on each song, recording dates and studio information.

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1.
This Is It 02:59
Baby this is it I’ve got a feeling and I’m not gonna quit Baby this is all there is. I really wish that you could see Of all the things that you mean to me Baby this is all there is. Always owing some other guy Does he look in your eyes? Does he see the same things that I do? You! Baby this is it I’ve got a feeling and I’m not gonna quit Baby this is all there is. The seasons change and don’t come back Pick up the pace and flow with that Feelings when we’re near I love the things that you whisper in my ear Baby this is all there is. Always owing some other guy Does he look in your eyes? Does he see the same things that I do? You! Baby this is it I’ve got a feeling and I’m not gonna quit Baby this is all there is. This is all there is © 1981 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Kicking back the rain I go walking downtown Looking through the papers just to see who’s in town. There’s a bar on the corner as I go stumbling in There’s a man on the stage and he looks like a friend. At the Rock Club Standing in the crowds as I’m singing out songs Everything’s in motion, this is where I belong! There’s a girl near my table but I don’t know her name She’s says “that’s all right now, I’ll dance just the same! Dance! Dance!” At the Rock Club So many people watching the show So glad I’m here now I know where to go The place is jumping I don’t wanna go home! Wherever you’re rockin’ all over this world You’ll find a lot of places where the boys meet the girls Put your mind to the music and let those feelings begin You can come back tomorrow and do it again. At the Rock Club © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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She crosses the floor at right angles, sizing him up with every smile. He’s got his wits (She’s got those eyes), the only keys to their disguise. Sometimes he wonders who she stays in shape for. But when he asks, she turns him down. Their lives are like a serial episode - Churning forward, spinning around. ‘Cos they’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion, escaping their conviction. They’re playing the game of a lifetime But danger stands at every turn He sees a chance (She takes his hand) Identities must not be learned. They watch the shadows move from side to side, as tension screams into the night. The clock is counting out the seconds now, but they don’t feel they have to hide. ‘Cos they’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion, escaping their conviction. Well suddenly he looks over at her at thinks, “Gosh, how can I trust her? We just met!” And she’s looking at him and thinking the very same thing! But they know one thing – (“What?”) - They like each other. And as long as they play their cards right, no one will ever find out! ‘Cos they’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion. They’re above suspicion, escaping their conviction. © 1984 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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There’s nobody to hear if what you’re saying is clear. ‘Cause there is no one around who can echo the sound. I feel strange, I feel strange, I feel strange … We needn't travel so far to simple places where we are. But isolation is pain. I’m hoping that it will change. I feel strange, I feel strange, I feel strange … Time tunnel stillness. Floating out of my room. Giving way to the future. Like familiar cartoons. Run away from the past. Nothing there ever lasts. Look ahead to the new. Time is waiting for you. I feel strange, I feel strange, I feel strange … © 1986 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
5.
A.M. Romance 03:44
She starts her day with A.M. Romance, God, it’s 5 o’clock! She hears her lover say “Good morning!” from a tiny box. He gives her love in the morning. But she wishes he’d wait till the evening time. AM Romance - Something to pass the day. She makes her way to work, by now it must be 9 o’clock. She turns the knob to hear his voice, it puts her back on top. She knows it’s only a fantasy but he runs away with her heart. AM Romance - Love across the waves. Though he may just be a make-believe affair, at least she knows he’ll always be there. So now she’s home and making dinner wishing he were here. She reaches for the dial that puts a new voice in her ear. He’s not at all like the other one but she likes the sound that she’s hearing now. AM Romance - Programming subject to change. She listens as she’s getting ready for her thoughts to sleep. For dreaming of the next day’s dawning gives her soul relief. She can’t wait for the morning ‘cause her lover’s only a few hours away! AM Romance - Love across the waves Across the waves … © 1981 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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You put your image up on the screen and you never take it down We speak our words in indelible sentences sharply forming sounds. We’re headed for some danger, we don’t know what the answer is We don’t know what the questions are, we don’t know where to find ourselves You can’t ignore the passion wave and you can’t neglect the crowd We drift around the consequence but we never touch the ground. We’re headed for some danger, we don’t know what the answer is We don’t know what the questions are, we don’t know where to find ourselves We’re finding no feelings (it’s not our concern) There isn’t a meaning (there’s nothing to learn) We find no reasons (we want to escape) We take it for granted but is it too late? We take it from your view (you see what we get) We stare at the picture (and turn up the set) We still find no meanings (we want to escape) You take it for granted but is it too late? You put your image up on the screen and you never take it down We speak our words in indelible sentences sharply forming sounds. We’re headed for some danger, we don’t know what the answer is We don’t know what the questions are, we don’t know where to find ourselves © 1984 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Simple Love 02:44
Walking down the avenue with a special feeling that I get from you It’s wonderful to be alive and feel so free. Being with you through the best of times I’m hoping that you’ll always be mine and sharing all the loving times that you do with me. So now that we’re reaching and we’re touching the stars at night Your reflection in my eyes makes me want to start setting my sights. Now the birds are singing in the sky They may not be perfect but still they fly And as long as we’re together we can search for the best of things. Making music with our hearts as one I feel so happy when we’re having fun I’m waiting for the simple pleasures that our love will bring. So now that we’re reaching and we’re touching the stars at night Your reflection in my eyes makes me want to start setting my sights. © 1980 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Survival 03:05
They put you through the ringer and you still come out alive To keep running through this life it seems, You’ve got to learn what it takes to survive Oooh, what it takes to survive! You gotta watch those politicians that try to tell you what to choose When all they ever really do is flash a smile and turn the screw Oooh, what it takes to survive! We’re doing our best but we can’t get no rest It’s in our belief. We just want relief. And - It’s playing their game that makes it seem so strange They think it’s a lot, but you know it’s now. Living with your city dream can make you surely lose your mind But they tell me even a loser, baby, has got to win out some of the time Oooh, what it takes to survive! Damn you Ayatollah and all the fascist powers that be! Well you can keep your country under thumb, but brother don’t you tread on me! Oooh, what it takes to survive! © 1980 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
9.
Rainy Day 04:05
So what do I care if the sun don’t shine? I’m just sitting here with time. And as the clouds collect, I’ll draw my blinds I’ll be OK, I’ll be just fine. And it’s a rainy day, guess I’ll just dream away Yes, it’s a rainy day without you The winds blow the people on the streets below As if they didn’t know where to go The cars and the buses all move real slow Seems like a film from long ago. And it’s a rainy day, guess I’ll just dream away Yes, it’s a rainy day without you It’s funny how the rain puts things in black and white Beleaguered by a rampage that goes on overnight And when you rise tomorrow you find it’s there again Sometimes my piano seems to be my only friend. So, what do I care if the sun don’t shine? I’m just sitting here with time. And as the clouds collect, I’ll draw my blinds I’ll be OK, I’ll be just fine And it’s a rainy day, guess I’ll just dream away Yes, it’s a rainy day without you. And it’s a fading song, guess I’ll just fade along Even if the words are wrong, so boo-boo. © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Friday night and the evening’s young, looking forward to see Me and you and the dancin’ floor, summer’s hot as we breath Tender lines on your face tonight make me wonder Later on when the lights go down and the sky shakes with thunder Early morning I’ll rise to give you leave. I always wanted you night and day, I thought of you in my sleep But when you told me you needed room, my heart just couldn’t believe Parallel we can’t seem to make it together Between our lives always the pain and bad weather Within your crowd you won’t see me – no no! Don’t look back for me, don’t look back for me Don’t look back for me, don’t look back for me I couldn’t read your signals then ‘cause I was too close to your heart What I took for love was really fear, but I couldn’t tell them apart. Now I’m sitting here missing you, your smiling face I won’t see And I won’t give you my heart again, this time it’s coming with me Now and then as you search your mind think of me there. And I’ll remember those nights gone by when our love was in the air Now it’s late and I must be on my way. Don’t look back for me, don’t look back for me Don’t look back for me, don’t look back for me © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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I can make you happy before the show is over If you will understand me girl. Do you know what it means to feel helpless in your eyes? The way I look into them tonight. I’d like to know you better then we could talk together Go hand in hand forever. Why can’t you understand me girl? You’ve got to feel the music It’s got to take you there. If you don’t want to know me, why do you stare? These shining lights can blind you, but I know that you can see If only you would talk to me. I can make you happy … [Mademoiselle]: What is he saying? I don't understand a word! I like the way he plays the guitar! I hope he loves me! What is he saying? What is he saying? I don't understand! What is he saying? © 1981 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
12.
Us 03:18
Are you really happy now? You’re free that’s all you wanted. Does it really matter that your soul is always haunted? Remember how things used to be when you were mine? Remember me and you, us. Me and you, us. You made your decision, there was nothing left to say I just hope you’re happy now with no more games to play Remember days of fun, the sun would always shine. Remember me and you, us. Me and you, us. The times may change and you will open up your eyes When you discover that there’s no use for you to hide. Now you’re going back in time, you’re reeling through the years But you won’t see me waiting there, you’d better dry your tears Remember we were special people sharing love. Remember me and you, us. Me and you, us. Me and you, us. Me and you, us. © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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I woke up this morning my hair in my face I played back my memory but it was erased It seems I do nothing right I wanna stay home tonight But my landlady told me I gotta move away! Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah I pulled on my trousers and crawled to the phone I rang up my girlfriend but she wasn’t home I don’t know just where I’ll go I can’t think of anyone I know I just can’t believe it, I gotta move away! Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah I wish the landlady wouldn’t be so uptight When after all, I’ve always treated her right If she lets me stay, I promise, I’ll be real good Or move into her place next week, if only I could If only I could … I moved in that weekend, she baked me a cake She said don’t you worry now there’s no rent to pay She said “We’ll get married real soon and we’ll start our own Baby Boom!” I can’t wait to leave here, I gotta move away! Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah Gotta move away – yeah, yeah © 1979 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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One Desire 02:55
The music’s pumping and the lights are wild You make me move when I’m standing still You’ve got the spirit of a newborn child It’s in your magic, it’s in your feel. One desire. One desire. May sound crazy but it’s true One desire is to dance with you.  My one desire.  My one desire. Please understand me girl, you look so fine I can’t believe I’m alone with you Can’t take your image away from my mind I think you know what I’m going through. One desire. One desire. May sound crazy but it’s true One desire is to dance with you.  My one desire.  My one desire. I’ve never held a girl so close before You know how good it can be With you I’m not quite so alone anymore Stay with me. Dance with me.  My one desire.  My one desire. One desire. One desire. May sound crazy but it’s true One desire is to dance with you.  My one desire. © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Caught up in your dreams of the day Wheeling and dealing time will slip away Reeling off your words in style Living behind your frozen smile. Now it’s our right to know I don’t know why you can’t see That it’s our right to know I try so hard to believe you. Riding on the coat tails of the days gone by The stirring of the ashes settles in my eyes It must be a sign of the times Taking our cues from blind. Now it’s our right to know I don’t know why you can’t see That it’s our right to know I try so hard to believe you Swimming in a bitter sea It’s not where I’d prefer to be I have to trust someone to tell me why Telling me that it’s OK That’s all I ever hear you say You sing away the truth with lullabies Standing on the edge of persistence Calculating who will go the distance But then it comes down to me and you Knowing that what is ours we choose. Now it’s our right to know I don’t know why you can’t see That it’s our right to know I try so hard to believe you © 1983 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Won’t you give it just one more chance? Love can really help an old romance Can’t you see your feelings are out of balance? Someone can help you, Somebody wants you Somebody needs you, Someone can help you Tell me girl now what you say? Don’t you throw all my dreams away! Everyday I’m trying hard to make you stay. Someone can help you, Somebody wants you Somebody needs you, Someone can help you Won’t you give it just one more chance? Love can really help an old romance Can’t you see your feelings are out of balance? Someone can help you, Somebody wants you Somebody needs you, Someone can help you © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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You look at me. But what can I do? You’re not free. I see him watching you to figure it out. The closer I get to you The more I like what I see The closer I get to you The closer I wanna be. We make love. But only with our eyes. It makes it tough. But it’s a fair disguise to carry out. The closer I get to you The more I like what I see The closer I get to you The closer I wanna be. There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to have you But I don’t like those games he makes us play The feelings I get puts my heart to the test For the words that I want to say I can’t let go. I’ve got to make my move. I want you to know. I’ve got to speak my news. I’m letting it out! The closer I get to you The more I like what I see The closer I get to you The closer I wanna be. © 1984 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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I look into your eyes and I know it’s true I hear your words but I don’t think that you do You hide the things that you don’t want to know Silly statements from the point of fact Useless sentences and paragraphs. You’re playing with big big big big numbers You’re playing with big big big big numbers! I heed the sounds coming from far away The funny rhythms of games that you play A token symbol of someone’s fantasy Not much more to you than meets the ear Simple static gestures voicing clear. You’re playing with big big big big numbers You’re playing with big big big big numbers! Romance and fantasy You believe what you want to believe Being all that you can be But is it all that you need? I read the captions of your realities To get the facts on your priorities The dated copies all start to look the same Motion lipless saying “I love you” All the more demanding “Love me do”. You’re playing with big big big big numbers You’re playing with big big big big numbers! © 1985 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Secret Place 03:33
Deep within these walls I live They give me strength I have to give But I could stand these chains all right If I can make it just one night. I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I can go Nobody knows At times it gets so dark in here It seems as though I’ve disappeared The shades are drawn, the lights go out And no one hears my screams or shouts. I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I can go Nobody knows Do you know what it would be like hiding in a shell for all your life? Now you turn your back and run away Searching for the words you want to say. So instead of going out to play I think I’ll just stay home today It feels too strange to be outside What if the television weatherman lied? I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I’ve got a secret place I can go Nobody knows © 1983 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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She was on a big fact-finding mission Revealing all her truth through inquisition Combing through the files from my checkered past She’s looking for some nonsense that will last. She’s a Liar and a Spy Treading around throwing mud in your eye She tells you what but never tells you why She’s a Liar and a Spy! Oh yeah! The methods of her game can be so distracting Leaving us no chance of interacting She follows through the chase ever so humble Risking all her clues to makes you stumble She’s a Liar and a Spy Treading around throwing mud in your eye She tells you what but never tells you why She’s a Liar and a Spy! Oh yeah! And there she goes now hot on the trail! Playing detective so well Well you can just waste your time for free ‘Cause you won’t get anything on me! Tonight, the party was so well attended Wrapping up her case the sport has ended Now on her rambling way and straight to bed A magistrate whose marbles have no head She’s a Liar and a Spy Treading around throwing mud in your eye She tells you what but never tells you why She’s a Liar and a Spy! Oh yeah! She’s a Liar and a Spy Working her way through the FBI She loves to laugh, but she hates to cry She’s a Liar and a Spy! Oh yeah! © 1984 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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You Do 03:15
Every time I try to love you You act like someone’s there up above you it’s true Yeah you do. And every time I want to see you You act as though there’s nothing between me and you Yeah you do. You do … And don’t you know why I feel lazy When all you do is say something crazy and cute Yeah you do. You do … Why must I go on waiting so long? What are you trying to do? And why do you pretend? How can I get in? Why don’t you see what I go through? You do … Why must I go on waiting so long? What are you trying to do? And why do you pretend? How can I get in? Why don’t you see what I go through? And when I’m feeling tired and lonely You ring me up to see if I’m home and with who Yeah you do. You do … Every time I try to love you. © 1981 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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She’s terminally pretty, she’s terminally hip She’s terminally witty, she’s terminally hip Ah … hip! She tells you know one’s ever loved her, relationships don’t last But she can’t see the future for the past She needs to know the love of someone to make her feel all right A touch to keep her warm all through the night. She’s terminally pretty, she’s terminally hip She’s terminally witty, she’s terminally hip Is it me? Is it you? Is there anything at all that I could do? And when she tells you she don’t love you remember it in stride If she can’t learn to love you, she will hide And as she sits the party’s over, the little girl’s alone And she’ll be by herself tonight at home She’s terminally pretty, she’s terminally hip She’s terminally witty, she’s terminally hip She’s terminally pretty, she’s terminally hip She’s terminally witty, she’s terminally hip There she goes and you know … © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies
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Missile Envy 03:14
Watch the TV, read the news Convinces me they’re not my views There’s people dying in the streets Leaving spirits incomplete If it’s life you love you can’t afford to waste Missile envy! As you turn to view each other face to face Missile envy! We burst the rainclouds, terminating future years We pledge allegiance to the hate Praying for our children’s sake If it’s life you love you can’t afford to waste Missile envy! As you turn to view each other face to face Missile envy! Universal statements from earthbound men! Trying to blind us all into their master plans! Missile Envy, Missile Envy, (it’s only) Missile Envy, Missile Envy You murder me and I kill you What happens then is we both lose Why do so many take the chance? ‘Cause they can’t keep it in their pants If it’s life you love you can’t afford to waste Missile envy! As you turn to view each other face to face Missile envy! Universal statements from earthbound men! Trying to blind us all into their master plans! Missile Envy, Missile Envy, (it’s only) Missile Envy, Missile Envy … © 1982 Bruce Moody (ASCAP) Laura’s Lullabies

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