EDIT: now 100% updated with the official lyrics, from the booklet. Thanks to
icebreath for the scan. Also big thanks to
oasisgroupie,
birthdaycakes7 and
Rolo for the contributions in the last months.
Just thought it'd be a good idea to try and work some of the new songs lyrics out, gather them here and edit the post whenever someone suggests better words. Some may not be 100% correct but I think these are pretty accurate. Please feel free to help and collaborate 1. Wall Of Glass
You were keeping secrets in ya
You be keeping paraphernalia
Oh, I think you know
Anyone can walk up to ya
Anyone can see right through your eyes
All night
And I don't mean to be unkind
But I'll see what's in your mind
And the stone you throw will turn back in its path
One day you'll shatter like a wall of glass
Wall of glass
Wall of glass
One day you'll shatter like a wall of glass
You believe in fascinations
And designer vaccinations, love
You get along
You were sold a one direction
I believe the ressurection's on
And you were wrong
And I don't mean to be unkind
But I'll see what's in your mind
And the stone you throw will turn back in its path
One day you'll shatter like a wall of glass
Wall of glass
Wall of glass
One day you'll shatter like a wall of glass
2. BoldGonna take you off my list of to-dos
Gonna sing my soul, shake off these blues
Cause it's alright, it's alright now
When I wake up and I hear you say
There's no love worth chasing yesterday
Cause it's alright, it's alright now
Yes, I know
I've been bold
Didn't do what I was told
Yes, I know
You softsoap
You didn't do what I was told
I ain't looking for you 9 to 5
Sick of wasting my sweet precious time
Cause it's alright, it's alright now
Yes, I know
I've been bold
Didn't do what I was told
Yes, I know
You softsoap
You didn't do what I was told
Lay it on me, lay it on me, lay it on me, yeah!
3. Greedy SoulI'm going toe-to-toe
With a greedy soul
He’s going down in nine
Gonna be out a while
She got a 666
I got a crucifix (yeah!)
She got a spinning head
She's the ungrateful dead
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You been telling lies
The slippery kind
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way round
And now it's all too much
I got da Midas Touch
They're digging me for gold
Well if the truth be told
You've got your kiss and tell
I hope you go to hell
I'm going ropey-dope
You think I'm giving up
I gotta rhino hide
Don't give a fuck, alright?
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You been telling lies
The slippery kind
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way round
And now it's all too much
I got da Midas Touch
And it's a long way down
Am I the lost and found?
And now it's all too much
I got da Midas Touch
4. Paper CrownWhen they gave you roses and believed your wild excuses
You were sealing the deal
Halfway down the road and ain't it
Funny how the ghosts they fade and
Suddenly appear
You went too far
Oh, woman, now you're feeling the fear
Cause you've never been alone before, oh
And the wolf is at the door, oh
Now it's better if you hold your breath and don't look down
At the pages of your paper crown
You reached out for more and as the waves hit
At the shore you felt
The fading of your will
Choke back the matter from
The bottom of the ladder ask me
If I love you still
You went too far
Oh, woman, now you're feeling the fear
Cause you've never been alone before, oh
And the wolf is at the door, oh
And the hounds of hell, they won't lie down
On the ashes of your paper crown
In the bright light of the sun
Well you make sure everyone could see your face
You made fun of everyone who falls
But meantime they were saving you a place
Cause you've never been alone before, oh
And the wolf is at the door, oh
And the talking heads don't make a sound
At the ageing of your paper crown
Better if you don't look down
At the pages of your paper crown
5. For What It's WorthIn my defense all my intentions were good
And heaven holds a place somewhere for the misunderstood
You know I'd give you blood if it'd be enough
Devil's on my doorstep since the day I was born
It's hard to find a sunset in the eye of the storm
But I'm a dreamer by design, and I know in time we'll put this behind
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say: I made my own mistakes
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
Behind the lens is a poison picture you paint
And let's not pretend you were ever searching for saints
Cause I've been crucified for just being alive
Somewhere in the crossfire of this whispering war
It seems that I forgot just what I was fighting for
But underneath my skin there's a fire within, still burning
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say: I made my own mistakes
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
The first bird to fly gets all the arrows
Let's leave the past behind with all our sorrows
I'll build a bridge between us and I'll swallow my pride
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say: I made my own mistakes
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
6. When I'm In Need
Look for the girl
Who's world is surreal
She's not alone in her mind
When I'm with her
I feel I can fly
Lost in her words and her smile
Ohhh, when I'm in need
She's right by my side
Ohhh, I'm down on my knees
She's working me over time
She's so purple haze
You know what I mean?
I'm counting the days till she's mine
And when I'm with her
I feel I'm alive
I'm lost in her world and her smile
Ohhh, when I'm in need
She's right by my side
Ohhh, I'm down on my knees
She's working me over time
Come behold me
I want to show me
Gonna slowly blow your mind
7. You Better RunSee me, a living wonder
I'm gonna meet you on the other side
Well I'm gonna steal your thunder
You better run, you better hide
Ohhh
I see you, you think you're something
Well, you're nothing, you're a butterfly
You've no love, you've no reflection
You better run, you better hide
Ohhh
Angels, gimme shelter
Cause I'm about to fall
It's all gone helter skelter
I'm not afraid, I'm gonna face you all
Wake up, I'm onto something
You got me shaking man, I feel alive
You know me, I'm all or nothing
You better run, you better hide
Ohhh
Angels, gimme shelter
Cause I'm about to fall
Don't go, helter skelter
I'm not afraid, I'm gonna save us all
Ohhh
I've got to stand for something
That's why I'm not standing for you
And I won't fall for no one
That's why I'm not falling for you
We've got to stand for something
That's why we're not standing for you
We won't fall for no one
That's why we're not falling for you
Ain't that something
Ain't that true?
To walk in someone else's shoes
Ain't that something
Ain't that true?
You walk in someone else's shoes
8. I Get ByNo one loves like you do
I'm all messed up but I'm over you
I see your face, can read your mind
I contemplate, you scrutinise
Well, I get by!
Cause only love, only love can break my heart
Only love, they say, will tear us all apart
Only love, only love will break your heart
Only love, they say, will tear us all apart
They say my life is in your hands
There’s no love lost, you sycophant
Well beam me up, beam me down
I show you love, I'll show you around
Well, I get by!
Cause only love, only love can break my heart
Only love, they say, will tear us all apart
Only love, only love will break your heart
Only love, they say, will tear us all apart
Never look back
I go where you're going to
I've waited a lifetime for you
So cut me some slack
I wanna see all of you
I never hold back from the truth
Unlike you
Unlike YOU!!!
Unlike you
Unlike YOU!!!
9. Chinatown
Well, the cops are taking over
While everyone's in yoga
Cause happiness is still a warm gun
What's it to be free, man?
What's a European?
Me, I just believe in the sun
Take me down through the streets of Chinatown
Show me that you know some places
God told me: live a life of luxury
All our lives we've both been waiting
Telephonic doses
Eliminate neurosis
And some say it's the cause of it all
Concentrate on winning
Forget about beggining
Forget about the middle and end
Take me down through the streets of Chinatown
Show me that you know some places
God told me: live a life of luxury
All our lives we've both been waiting
10. Come Back To Me
I've come so far
My hands are hard
But I wanna touch you, cause I know you're lonely
I've seen despair
But I still care
My heart is together, my head is exploding
Everyone out there says you've been going a bit too hard
Everyone out there says you've been testing man and God
Trying to make the scene
Why don't you come back to me?
Tired of myself
Think God some help
I'm coming and going, I can't get enough, man
Get high, get saved
Look out, be brave
The waves are still rolling, you're hooked on a feeling
Everyone out there says you've been going a bit too hard
Everyone out there says you've been testing man and God
Trying to make the scene
Why don't you come back to me?
11. Universal GleamHere comes my epiphany
Been sitting oh so patiently
Give me something I can shout about
Oh Lord, don't let me down
I give you universal gleam
I'll help you fix your broken dreams
I'll give you something you can shout about
I won't ever let you down
But I'm older now
Gonna show you how for real
Gonna spit you out
Of my motormouth
I won't ever let you down
You can make or break my day
The only words I hear you say
Give me something I can shout about
Oh Lord, don't let me down
But I'm older now
Gonna show you how for real
Gonna spit you out
Of my motor mouth
I won't ever let you down
I'm gonna make it right
Well bring it on home, bring it all night
Sending you love and light
Bring it on home, bring it all night
I won't ever let you down
12. I've All I NeedI've all I need and more
You hold the key for sure
If all I have is you
Then darling, please be true
There's no time for looking back
Thanks for all your support
Slow down, all things must pass
Take your time, know the score
Tomorrow never knows
The winds of change must blow
I hibernate and sing
While gathering my wings
There's no time for looking back
Thanks for all your support
Slow down, all things must pass
Take your time, know the score
I've all I need and more
You hold the key
It's not goodbye, so dry your eyes
Come rain or shine
I've all I need and more
There's no time for looking back
Thanks for all your support
Slow down, all things must pass
Take your time, know the score
It's not goodbye, so dry your eyes
Come bring the shine
I've all I need...
And more
We hold the key for sure
13. Doesn't Have To Be That Way
It doesn't have to be that way
It doesn't have to be that way
Girl, you're chasing rainbows, but you cry when it's not there
It doesn't have to be that way
I am a dark star
I feel a race car
I feel the rain on my flesh
The halls have darkened
The dogs are barking
But they ain't bitten me yet
You give up when the game begins
Looking like something that the cat dragged in
I shout but you can't hear me
It doesn't have to be that way
It doesn't have to be that way
Girl, you're chasing rainbows, but you cry when it's not there
It doesn't have to be that way
You wake up and your heart is broken
It's all broken again
You feel roped in
The jailers smoking
But there's a hole in the fence
I don't know how you stand the pain
Hoping on things that will never change
I shout but you don't hear me
It doesn't have to be that way
It doesn't have to be that way
Girl, you're chasing rainbows, but you cry when it's not there
It doesn't have to be that way
14. All My People / All Mankind
Hold tight, I got what you need
Speak now or forever hold your peace
I just want you to know it's my time
Showboats, not up to speed
High notes are for birds in the trees
I just want you to know it's my time
All my people, all mankind
All true seekers shine
Stand out and less of the cheese
Selfies, what a fucking disease
I just want you to know it's my time
Slap back, you know what I mean
Fat cats in my Pretty Green
I just want you to know it's my time
All my people, all mankind
All true seekers shine
Get on up, get on up
Gonna leave you all behind
Wanna look, wanna touch
Gonna see now I'm alive
All my people, all mankind
All true seekers shine
Get on up, get on up
Gonna leave you all behind
Wanna look, wanna touch
Gonna see now I'm alive
15. Never Wanna Be Like You
Come on, come on, who are you?
No one, no one, ain't that true?
Want some, got some, googajoob
Good lad, scumbag
Be home soon
Oh, what a bummer
If they only knew
What I've uncovered they'd be swerving you
They'd never wanna be like you
I never wanna be like you
Inside, outside, room for two
He's snide, she's snide
Wide-eyed crew
God-squad, peace frog
Supermoons
Fanboys make noise
Boogaloo
Oh, what a bummer
If they only knew
What I've uncovered they'd be swerving you
They'd never wanna be like you
I never wanna be like you
I never wanna be like you
?¿?¿?. Eh LaEh La, son of a gun, what have you done today?
Come now, sing us a song, one for yesterday
Without love, without love, we surely must lose our way
Without love, without love, we can't find a way
Lost man, surplus again, I'm in need of a friend
Come down, the boy about town think I'll need help, so they say
Without love, without love, we surely must lose our way
Without love, without love, we can't find a way
Who's that cat in the hat, trying to get up in my face?
Eh La, give him a slap, go put him back in his place