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Toys for American Boys [James Young]

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Toys For American Boys Written by James Young & Steven A. Jones Lead Vocals by James Young I gotta work, I gotta play I'm livin' here in the U.S. of A. Home of the big, land of the free All power to technology, we got Production lines, the ways & means The heavy juice to run the big machines, and We got the brains, we got the brawn So make it fast, make it loud Don't stop now please turn me on Keep building more & more Fill up my hardware store with the things I need I'm chargin' up my batteries for my Toys, Toys, Toys for American boys I can't get enough of my Toys, Toys, Toys for American boys Give me machine guns Missiles and tanks Numbered accounts in a few Swiss banks We'll clear up your problems In a jiffy We get caught we'll just take the Fifth Please turn me loose Keep building more & more Fill up my hardware store with the things I need I'm chargin' up my batteries for my Toys, Toys, Toys for American boys

Top of the World [James Young]

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Top Of The World Written by J.Y. & Steven A. Jones Lead Vocals by James Young When they've counted you out And your back's to the wall And the chips all come down Can you answer the call When the future's in doubt And there's no one to help Just rely on your senses And believe in yourself And your dreams I'm sitting on top of the world They say actions speak louder than words I feel the power It's never or now to be Riding on top of the world Now don't let them say that it Can't be done Cause down deep in your heart You know you're the only one When they say you're too young You can prove them all wrong Cause tomorrow is yours And it won't be long Till they know I'm sitting on top of the world They say actions speak louder than words I feel the power Leave others to follow me I'll be on top of the world If you take your time And you do it right You can do anything Don't be afraid to fight When they say you're too old You c...

Maggie [James Young]

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Maggie Written by James Young & Mic Fabus Lead Vocals by James Young Maggie is looking for attention Maggie is on the spot She makes advances, takes her chances Maggie knows what she got She meets a man down on the corner Lights up his cigarette He says I got the magic, Maggie She says I won't forget You wanna dance, Maggie, dance You gotta dance, Maggie, dance The more that you learn, The less that you know But that don't stop Maggie The wisdom of ancients With so little patience Why can't everyone see things her way? You wanna dance, Maggie, dance You gotta dance, Maggie, dance Maggie turned 19 yesterday She thinks she knows everything Headin' non-stop for her roaring twenties And whatever comes in between She's gettin' ready to play with fire I know she's itchin' to play The man on the corner's got some news for you Maggie Better listen to what he say You wanna dance, Maggie, dance You gotta dance, Maggie, dance She's out on her own Headin...

Dark Side: The Contrary Nature of Man [James Young]

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Dark Side: The Contrary Nature Of Man Written by James Young Lead Vocals by James Young When I was just a youngster A child with conscience clean Life's answers seemed so plain to me But when we venture into The world at large it seems That things are different indeed I need to know... Why am I drawn to the dark side? I'm so confused, and I'm wondering why It seems like so much fun bein' bad When they think I'm an innocent lad? They taught me modern manners Taught me to be polite Taught everything they thought I'd need But I've got burning questions Tough choices facing me What's my responsibility? Tell me... What's the attraction of the dark side? The big bucks for those little white lies And bein' good seems as boring as hell I feel the pull of the dark side Lyric opera and parlor games They're much too tame But it is insane? To be drawn to the dark side I'm really bored with the good guys What makes me wanna sin until dawn Even though ...

Out On A Day Pass [James Young]

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Out On A Day Pass Written by James Young & Steven A. Jones Lead Vocals by James Young I can't believe the shape I'm in I'm livin' on adrenalin They check me out every now and then To see how I fit in Don't ask me 'bout my mental state I know you think I can't relate I can't adjust, I have this need Habits I've got to feed I'm out, on a day pass I feel like my mind is reaching critical mass You know I'm out, on a day pass I know it's too good to last I'm hoping it's gonna last I stand accused of makin' noise They claim my mind is null and void In my defense, you know Boys will be boys They took away my toys I have these fits I can't control It must be demons in my soul These ups and downs can take a toll Right now I'm on a roll I'm out, on a day pass.... Haircut & a pair of shoes I'll go downtown and spread the news I'm gonna rock 'til I blow a fuse I got no time to lose Don't talk to me ...

Love Me Tonight [James Young]

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Love Me Tonight Written by James Young Lead Vocals by James Young You're a mystery to me now But I see you smilin' Out of the corner of my eye I know you're tryin' To find some company and Maybe pass some time Friends seem so hard to find Say you're lonely, it's not hard to see Come on with me and fly for free Say you're confused, got nothin' to lose Your mind resists but you can't refuse Love me tonight Not tomorrow Passion ignites You and me Love me tonight Till the morning Make it alright For me Just like the waves which wash So endlessly upon the sands I will show you Timeless wonderlands, come on Love me tonight Not tomorrow Spirits unite You and me, like Meteorites Burning brightly Passion ignites You & me Love me tonight

Doctor On Call [James Young]

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Doctor On Call Written by James Young & Jason McCloskey Lead Vocals by James Young You were wild & reckless, In your daddy's Ford Darin' me to race you down Down to the floor You were cruisin' out for kicks Lookin' for a man Another trophy on your wall Another prize in hand I see the game you're playin' I've heard it everywhere You're tired of the numbers game But can't stand solitaire I'll be your doctor on call I'll have you climbin' the walls I've got the cure for, it all Maybe you don't understand But I could be your kind of man Daddy pays his taxes But you just rob him blind His money can't buy everything I'll lay it on the line I can treat you anytime I won't send a bill Call me mornin' noon or night time When you need a thrill I'll be your doctor on call I'll have you climbin' the walls I've got the cure for it all I've got you where you need to be You've got your doctor man i...

Young Man [James Young]

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Young Man Written by James Young, Rick Young Lead Vocals by James Young People say with age there comes experience But answers seem more distant every day The good news and the bad news come together What politician played this trick you say? Who can we get to win the fight? A young man Who can we get to make love all night? A young man Who do we send away to die? A young man I heard a lonely woman cry for A young man Ideologies mean very little When in practicality they're quite the same If God is love how can Her words be twisted Into holy wars where men will kill and maim Who can we get to win the fight? A young man Who can we get to make love all night? A young man Who do we send away to die? A young man I heard a lonely woman cry for A young man Come home my son, we'll give you a rest Welcome my son, we'll give you the best Time's stowaway, the young man So short are the days, of the young man

The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall [James Young]

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The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall Written by J.Y. - Steven A. Jones Lead Vocals by James Young You're such a big tough man about town You're gonna lose your crown You're such a big star, in your mind I've seen the other side You're such a polished man of the world You think the swine are after your pearls Climb to the top on the backs of your friends They won't be 'round when your fantasy ends, because The bigger they are, the harder they fall The bigger they are big shot Somewhere down the line you're gonna pay for it all And the tab is more than you've got You're such a big noise out on the street Pound on your chest like the king of the beasts You play the big wheel, you play the boss Wait till you feel the cost of it all The bigger they are, the harder they fall The bigger that final drop When you hit the ground, I'll still be standing tall And I won't be followin' you punk Don't you know that when all is said and done...