Billy Squier - In the Dark

[Swede]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ_VeQFItYg

Life isn't easy from the singular side
Down in the hole some emotions are hard to hide
It's your decision - it's the chance that you take
It's on your head - it's a habit that's hard to break

Do you need a friend - would you tell no lies
Would you take me in - are you lonely in the dark...
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark

You never listen to the voices inside
They fill your ears as you run to a place to hide
You're never sure if the illusion is real
You pinch yourself but the memories are all you feel

Can you break away from your alibis
Can you make a play - will you meet me in the dark...
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark, ah ah ah..

Don'tcha need me ... hey, hey
Don'tcha need me ... oh yea
Don'tcha need me ... hey, hey
Don'tcha need me ... oh yea

You take no int'rest - no opinion's to dear
You make the rounds and you try to be so sincere
You guard your hopes and you pocket your dreams
You'd trade it all to avoid an unpleasant scene

Can you face the fire when you see me there
Can you feel the fire - will you love me in the dark...
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark, ah ah ah ah

[Common Sense Party]

1. One of the best albums of the 1980s.

Soundtrack of my misspent youth.

[Common Sense Party]

2. My Kinda Lover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsB0i03fp8U

You got me runnin' baby
You give me somethin' way beyond revenue
You put the magic in me
I feel the magic when we do what we do
And oh...
I can't do without you for too long...you're my situation
You're my kinda lover...


You keep me all together
You take me out whenever I'm lettin' down
You got the motions baby
I got a notion maybe I'll stick around
And oh...
I can never doubt you for too long...i can't see no reason
You're my kinda lover...


When you come 'round I never get down---i fly across the floor
I can see you comin' on me...and I can't ask for more
Rock me, sock me, baby you got me ridin' to the end
Rake me, shake me, baby you make me--turn me on again


You got my motor racin'
I find my thoughts embracin' your every move
I wanna set you reelin'
I wanna make you feel the way that I do
And oh...
I been thinkin' 'bout you for so long
I don't wanna lose ya--you're my kinda lover...

[Common Sense Party]

3. Lonely is the Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3wGwM6qEJk

Here's a more recent version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAAhlt718ag

Lonely is the night when you find yourself alone
Your demons come to light and your mind is not your own
Lonely is the night when there's no one left to call
You feel the time is right--(say) the writin's on the wall


It's a high time to fight when the walls are closin' in
Call it what you like--it's time you got to win
Lonely, lonely, lonely--your spirit's sinkin' down
You find you're not the only stranger in this town


Red lights, green lights, stop 'n go jive
Headlines, deadlines jammin' your mind
You been stealin' shots from the side
Let your feelin's go for a ride


There's danger out tonight..the man is on the prowl
Get the dynamite...the boys are set to howl
Lonely is the night when you hear the voices call
Are you ready for a fight--do you wanna take it all


Slowdown, showdown--waitin' on line
Showtime, no time for changin' your mind
Streets are ringin', march to the sound
Let your secrets follow you down


Somebody's watchin' you baby--so much you can do
Nobody's stoppin' you baby, from makin' it too
One glimpse'll show you now baby, what the music can do
One kiss'll show you now baby--it can happen to you


No more sleepin', wastin' our time
Midnight creepin's first on our minds
No more lazin' 'round the tv
You'll go crazy--come out with me