1. |
Big Fish Small Pond
04:13
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1.
Jimmy made some friends here and a lot of enemies too
In a place this small he said then that’s what you’re bound to do
And you’ve got to tread on some heads as you make your way to the top
But then Jimmy disappeared and everything seemed to stop.
Short Chorus
Coz he was a big fish in a small pond
He ran this town called the back of beyond
Nobody can believe that Jimmy wanted to move on
He had everything here that he could want
2.
It was a Sunday morning when I first heard the news
They said his house is empty and that his car had gone too
Some people said he’d gone forever, others said that he’ll return
But nobody knew, just where Jimmy had gone
Full Chorus
Coz he was a big fish in a small pond
He ran this town called the back of beyond
Nobody can believe that Jimmy wanted to move on
He had everything here that he could want
It seems so strange no-one can understand
Coz Jimmy was a big fish in a small pond
It doesn’t make no sense no-one can comprehend
Jimmy was a big fish in a small pond
M8
Well all the local kids wanted to be just like Jimmy
Coz he’s the type of guy who took things to the limit
But everybody knew that you could not mess with him
Coz the last place you want to be is on the wrong side of Jim
Short Chorus
3.
Then some time later when I was watched the news on my T.V.
They showed a wanted picture and I saw it was Jimmy
They said there had been a robbery and a nationwide hunt was on
But just like the rest of us the cops didn’t know where Jimmy had gone
Full Chorus
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2. |
Loose Woman
04:35
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1.
I walked into my local and saw a face that I recognised
It was someone from the past and it took me by surprise
I’d forgotten how attractive that woman was it’s true
But I also knew what she was there for and what she was gonna do
Chorus
Coz she’s a loose woman, watch her circle the room
Making the other women angry they know what she’s up to
She’s looking for someone any man would fit the bill
Someone to buy her drinks and pay for her next meal
That woman’s on the loose, That woman’s on the loose
That woman’s on the loose and she’s coming for you
2.
I watched her body language saw how she set the bait
She’s extremely patient, but it’s always worth the wait
There’s nothing gonna stop her, there’s always one that bites
They think they are on a good thing but it will cost them dear tonight
Chorus
3.
Then suddenly when the time has come and she has had her fill
She’ll give them her excuses and leave them with the bill
It’s a well worked routine and she’s done it many times before
I’ve been one of her victims it makes you feel like a fool.
Chorus
That woman’s on the loose, That woman’s on the loose
That woman’s on the loose and she’s coming for you
That woman’s on the loose, That woman’s on the loose
That woman’s on the loose, That woman’s on the loose
That woman’s on the loose, That woman’s on the loose
That woman’s on the loose and she’s coming for you
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3. |
Seems Like A Dream
05:40
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Midnight upon the hillside, while the lights in the old town die
I’m walking, simply walking, and wondering where my future lies
I’ve been with her for such a long time, that she doesn’t make my heart fly
And when I’m with you there’s so much laughter
When I’m with her I feel, I’m living a lie
Chorus
And it seems like a dream whenever I’m with you
Yes, it seems like a dream whenever I’m with you
Oh, it seems like a dream whenever I’m with you
Ooohhhh Bethany, Ooohhhh Bethany.
2.
She is older and you are younger, I’m so flattered that I caught your eye
She’s safety and you are danger, but what happens when the heat subsides
Do you see me as your future, or am I someone to help you pass the time?
I want you and I want us forever, but I don’t want to be kept on the side
Chorus
3.
The walking has made things clearer, I now know how my future lies
I won’t leave her but I’ll not forget you, it’s been so hard for me to decide
But danger is not what I am after and the romance could not survive
When reality has replaced laughter then the passion must surely die
Chorus
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4. |
Lexi
04:08
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1.
Lexi was a big part of my youth
I still think of her fondly in that way
She worked in the bar and didn’t have a car
So, needed walking home at the end of each day
Oh, Lexi I wanted to catch your eye
Coz I so wanted to be that guy
2.
The local youths to tell you the truth
Used to compete to take on that role
Walking her through the park after dark
Was an experience you were sure to enjoy
When Lexi reached out for your hand
You knew it meant she had some fun planned
Chorus
Oh, Lexi. I always thought the world of you
Oh, Lexi, you meant so much to me it’s true
But Lexi I could never let you know
How it made me feel so bad when you chose another man
To walk you home
Chorus
3.
In the case of rain, we never used to complain
For the bandstand was there to come to our aid
Whatever the weather come closing time
All of us guys would wait outside
For Lexi to come out of the pub door
And to smile your way was what you hoped for
Chorus
4.
Then one sad day it came to a sudden end
When Lexi’s said that she had a new boyfriend
At closing time, he would come to the bar
All of us guys thought it a step too far
Oh, Lexi it was never the same again
Oh, why couldn’t I be your boyfriend
Chorus
Oh, Lexi. I always thought the world of you
Oh, Lexi, you meant so much to me it’s true
But Lexi I couldn’t let it show
I had to bottle up and not let the words go
Oh, Lexi why did it have to end
Oh, Lexi why couldn’t I be your boyfriend
Oh, Lexi tell me did you really never know
How it made me feel so bad when you chose another man
To walk you home
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5. |
Naughty & Nice
05:02
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1.
I’ve heard it said that you’re on a safe bet with nurses
But I’m upset coz it hasn’t happened yet with Lucy
I’ve tried all the things that my brother said would move things
But Lucy won’t give me anything but excuses
I’m tired of waiting, it is so unfair
Life is for living but Lucy don’t care
I’ve told her I’m frustrated and I’m in despair
And now she don’t answer my calls
2.
There’s a girl at work that I spent some time pursuing
She’s a natural blonde who laughed when I said prove it
I took her out for a while and she was costing me most of my wages
But when I tried my luck she said she’s saving it till her wedding day
Then just last week I saw her pushing a pram
And on her hand, there is no wedding band
Perhaps she’d have been better off being with me
And my unopened packet of three
Chorus
I don’t understand it is like a bad dream
When all my friends seem to be doing better than me
I need some help, or some sound advice
On how to meet a girl who’s both naughty and nice
Yeah naughty and nice, yeah naughty and nice
Yeah naughty and nice, yeah naughty and ...nice.
Why does everything have to be so unfair
I keep on trying and I get nowhere
Somebody help me I want my share
Where am, I going wrong?
Chorus
3.
I spent some time with a girl who liked to ride horses
She was a country type into nature and good causes
We were in the back of her car and it was getting hot and steamy
When she grabbed my hand, and said first she needed to know me
Well what was there that she needed to know
I said I’m a Leo and I like to play golf
But can we get on with it its work tomorrow
She made me get out the car
Chorus
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6. |
Back Stabber
04:48
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1.
Somehow I always knew if you’ve been on the phone to her
There was something in your manner and it always made me scared
I feared it every time that I saw her whisper in your ear
Because I knew it was about me or was something I mustn’t hear
Yes, I understand she is your oldest and most trusted friend
But I sensed she doesn’t like me and wants us to end
Chorus
Coz she’s a back stabber, back stabber
Back stabber, back stabber
She spreading her poison
She’s told you to finish with me
She wants us to be over
Don’t let her get her way
2.
You told me that she likes me and she is nice to my face
Behind my back she’s plotting how to put me in my place
You tried to reassure me you’ve told me it’s not true
But Its always so apparent when she’s spoken to you
You didn’t have to listen and sometimes I’d thought you’d not
But I know she’s wearing you down and we’ve reached a crucial point
Chorus
M8
Don’t listen to her words you know that they aren’t true
Don’t listen when she says I’m not good enough for you
Don’t listen when she mentions you can do much better than me
Don’t let her come between us, don’t let her achieve her aim.
Chorus
3.
Today it happened, you rang to say we’re through
When I asked you why you said my insecurity got to you
Maybe I have been worried but I think I had just cause
Coz she’s got what she wanted that back-stabbing friend of yours
Chorus
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7. |
On The Street
04:38
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1.
I live in a flat that costs a lot, and I can’t afford my own TV
Sit in my chair and watch life on the street
That’s enough entertainment for me.
I sit and watch as Old Man Joe, always seems to make it home
He’s been to his club and drunk just enough
To make him forget that he lives alone
Chorus
They’re all out there on the street
Real lives passing by as we speak
They have somewhere to go
And they all seem to know
Their place in the community
And they’re all out there on my street
2.
Sally’s wants a man, she needs security
She thinks her latest might be the one.
But she doesn’t see, how It’s put him off
That she’s told her kids to call him dad.
The women on the corner they say doesn’t belong.
she’s living way beyond her means
Her gentlemen callers annoy everyone
By parking their cars in the street
Chorus
3.
Looking down the road I see the Gogan Boys
They think they rule things round here
When they’re with their mother then you can see
She’s the one that the people should fear
Here It all goes on and I enjoy the view
Not much happens that I don’t see
These people don’t know how they entertain me
By living their lives out on my street
Chorus
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8. |
Service With A Snarl
04:55
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Well, well, well, look what the cats dragged in
Dressed like that and wearing that stupid grin.
Perhaps there’s something I need to explain
I am not here to entertain
I’ll sell you drink and I will take your cash
But out of me you won’t get many laughs
If you’re having a bad day, then stay away
It won’t get better in here.
Chorus
I tried doing it with a smile for a while
But I soon grew tired of being everyone’s pal
And it’s so much easier and much more fun
Telling a customer, they’re always wrong
Let’s make it clear, that what you’ll get in here
Is service with a snarl. Service with a snarl
2.
Well bless my soul did you think I’d miss that
If you open your mouth, then you’ll get double back
There’s a price to pay when you cross that line
Make sure that you can read the signs
If you think that I am rude or being crude
Or I seem a little abrupt
Then I suggest you keep it to yourself
Just Sit there and shut up
Chorus
M8.
If you want to be
in a place where there’s a happy face
Saying Hi as you cross the floor
Then on the way out
just close the door.
Chorus
3.
Well, what the hell, So now you’re back again
I guess that means that I did not offend
There’s many here who like my repartee
Sit back, relax the insults come free
And as you don’t take these things to heart
We’ll welcome you in this bar
And if you want to throw some stick my way as well
That all part of service with a snarl
Chorus
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9. |
Not Such A bad Place
04:37
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1.
I hear that some have been bad mouthing this town
Saying that being here brings them down
That there’s nothing to do and nowhere to go
But that shows how little they know
2.
This town has most of what anyone could need
It’s places to go and lots of people to see
It’s not a city but it’s a quaint country town
With loads of street corners for the kids to hang around
Chorus
So, I don’t understand why people say it’s so bad
It all happens here or so I have heard
They talk the town down and say it’s all a disgrace
But I know that it is not such a bad place
Not such a bad place for me.
3.
We’d a cinema here but it had to shut down
The rumour I’ve heard it’s going to open again
And if you have some time and want a few easy thrills
Then go flash the cash with the local girls
4
In this town, the police have nothing to do
Except to wage war with the local youths
But those in the know say you can make your mark
If you cross the right palm or you kiss the right arse
Chorus
M8
It’s my home town where you know where you stand
It’s my home town where you can make some big plans
It’s my home town where they’ll give you a chance
That’s why I’ll never leave, why would I want to leave.
5.
This town has most of what anyone could need
It’s places to go and lots of people to see
It’s not a city but it’s a quaint country town
With loads of street corners for the kids to hang around
6.
If you walk into a bar and some people might stare
They see a stranger and maybe they shouldn’t be there
If you make the wrong choices or say the wrong thing
Then those country boys may not be welcoming
Chorus
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The Saw UK
The Saw
A four-piece rock band based on the South Coast of England, The Saw have
released 3 Albums “Burning Bridges”, "Short Fuse" & Small Town - In A Big World which all showcases their original songs and demonstrates their West Coast ambient and 70’s Rock influences.
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