Hold Back the Darkness Written by Lawrence Gowan, Ricky Philips, Tommy Shaw, Will Evankovich Lead Vocals by Lawrence Gowan Listen on YouTube   People back home, wondering how have you been It's been 29 days, have you gone out and made any friends? Do you need any money, is there anything else we can send? Please tell us you've stayed away from the darkness again I wonder if you've ever known how it feels to be free Well, one thing's for sure, you don't know what it's like to be me I'm trying to break free from these chains, won't you give me a break? Now, you just got to give me a chance to make my own mistakes And I feel no pain Nothing can touch me, and I'm gonna win And I'm not holding back, not reining it in You hold back the darkness, and I'll see the sun rise again And I feel no pain Nothing can touch me, and I'm gonna win And I'm not holding back, not reining it in You hold back the darkness, and we'll all see the sun rise ...

Coming of Age Written by Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, Red Nugent Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw Listen on YouTube Dressed to kill and lookin' dynomite, with her high-laced stockings and her sweater so tight. I asked her her name, she said her name was "Maybe." Well she walked up to me, and she asked me to chance I said, "I am lookin' for some wild romance, " She gave me a wink--she said I should think about it, maybe She said, "What you got babe, is what I need. Your kind of love got me on my knees." I'm so tied up What you got got a hold on me, your kind of love make a man outta me I'm so tied up, you got me so fired up Little sister, hits the stage She can't help it, she's comin' of age Little junior, he's all in a rage Did you notice she was comin' of age If looks could kill, I'd be dead on the floor You got me all tied up, honey, beggin' for more Somebody call a doctor, I think I'm goin' crazy What you got, ba...

Lion On The Lamb Written by Allen Keller and Scott Bennett Raised by wolves with a pedigree Hitting the bottle the baby drowns in sleep One day he took the Coupe and flew Went out and joined a destruction crew She broke the hitchhikers rule of thumb Never hitch a ride near the asylum So every Bakelite radio ham A Rorschach treatment, a lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb She sprayed Chanel in her diaphragm That night in hell they built a dam He left to shill a pound of gram Street shoals and sirens for lions on the lam Lions on the lam Lions on the lam Lions on the lam Lions on the lam You're not an angel 'til you die Inherit arrows, the jugglers drop like flies With a blindfold day becomes night The shadows scram for cover, the garbage takes flight For lions on the lam Lions on the lam Lions on the lam Lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb Lion on the lamb

Down That Highway Written by Tommy Shaw & Jack Blades Lead Vocals by Jack Blades Little baby crying for attention let me tell you I could use some too A little late for an ounce of prevention Better think of something else to do What happened to the days of summer They came and they went too fast Should have known it wouldn't last forever Now it's all just part of the past Memories, down that highway Whoa yesterday Sittin' in with the boys and a six-string Singin' every Beatles song we knew Gettin' lucky with a girl at the drive-in Keep me happy for a month or two School year dragged by so slowly Seemed like it wouldn't ever end Summer flew by out of control and Left me here again with the memories Down that highway Whoa yesterday Now Jimmy got lost somewhere in L.A. Paco's in trouble with the D.E.A. J.J. ook the easy way out Little Debbie never knew just what it was all about She still don't know today So much for the easy answers So much for the si...

The Girls That I Grew Up With Written by Glen Burtnik Lead Vocals by Glen Burtnik The girls that I grew up with, They were famous in the neighborhood. They played real hard and the looked so good, yeah, The girls that I grew up with. The girls that I grew up with They stayed out late in the summertime. They came on wild but they turned out all right, yeah The girls that I grew up with. The girls that I grew up with The girls that I grew up with Made my way across the planet, Seen my share of this old world, But something pulls me like a magnet. My heart stays loyal to the local girls. The girls that I grew up with, They taught me how to dress and how to come on tough. They made a man out of me when the going got rough, And I learned about living, I learned about love From the girls that I grew up with. The girls that I grew up with On exit number nine Exit number nine Exit number nine Exit number nine. On exit number nine Exit number nine Exit number nine. And when they come to bury me...

Coming of Age Written by Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, Ted Nugent Lead Vocals by Jack Blades Dressed to kill and lookin’ dyn-o-mite, with her high-laced stockings and her sweater so tight. I asked her her name, she said her name was "Maybe." Well she walked up to me, and she asked me to chance I said, "I am lookin’ for some wild romance," She gave me a wink--she said I should think about it, maybe She said, "What you got babe, is what I need. Your kind of love got me on my knees." I’m so tied up What you got got a hold on me, your kind of love make a man outta me I’m so tied up, you got me so fired up Little sister, hits the stage She can’t help it, she’s comin’ of age Little junior, he’s all in a rage Did you notice she was comin’ of age If looks could kill, I’d be dead on the floor You got me all tied up, honey, beggin’ for more Somebody call a doctor, I think I’m goin’ crazy (Because) What you got, babe, is what I need Your kind of love got me on my knees I’...

Runaway Written by Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, Ted Nugent Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw Summer night, moonlit sky Tearing pages from a magazine, she cries I don't want to be the lonely one tonight She said, I came to this place, full of dreams Young and innocent and only 16 Now I wonder if it's too late to turn back So she runs, and she hides And she dries the tears from her eyes And the night goes on and on and on Twilight zone, yeah, you gotta run, run, run away (It's such a long way home) When it hurts so bad you gotta run, run, run away Perfect day, feels like spring Can see forever but you can't see anything Now I wonder why they call it paradise It's a crime, it's a shame And they won't remember your name And your life goes on and on and on Twilight zone, yeah, you gotta run, run, run away (But she won't go home) So she's gotta run, run, run away She came from a small town So tired of getting pushed around In the dark of the night, no one around She...

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...

Stupid boys (Suckers For Love) Written by Glen Burtnick Lead Vocals by Glen Burtnick God Almighty had a trick up his sleeve, then along came Adam God was on a roll so he whipped up Eve that’s when the Devil had ‘em All day long the girl is thinking ‘bout an apple "Say boy, come on with me" Stupid boys and stupid girls they’re everywhere All around the world They never learn, they don’t give up Stupid kids, suckers for love Romeo had a thing for Juliet Yea, and look where that got him Little tin soldiers and their suffragettes - don’t have to go far to spot ‘em All day long I hear the radio playing another song ‘bout luv Stupid boys and stupid girls they’re everywhere All around the world They never learn, they don’t give up Stupid kids, suckers for love Now the religious leaders are throwing a fit The Surgeon General advises you quit The Soviets are trying to abolish it But the kids don’t care, the kids won’t quit All day long I see the ladies out walking and that’s alright w...

Wild Dogs In The Night Written by James Young Lead Vocals by James Young Woke last night To a terrible sound Four A.M. It was the baying of hounds Doctors', lawyers' Pets out on the prowl Forgotten lives You know they're primal creatures now Now don't you know...they're all just Wild dogs in the night On the loose in the hills of L.A. Poison in their bite Mother warned me it might be this way We're all brought up To act quite civilized Expect our pets To be quite domesticized Some people now They're not quite housebroken yet Down, down, down Is all that they get Now don't you know...your just like Wild dogs in the night On the loose in the streets of L.A. Poison in their bite in their bite Mother warned me it might be this way Now don't you know You're just wild dogs in the night On the loose in the streets of Chicago Poison in their bite in their bite Mother warned me it might be this way Wild dogs in the night in the night On the loose in the s...

Boys Will Be Boys Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung We're looking for action--Cruising and acting so cool Rockin' and rollin'--Trying to find somebody who Will go for a ride, and maybe tonight we'll get lucky Summer vacation--Tat's when we party the best Bustin' the curfew--We won't be happy unless We drink way too much, and we need a crutch just to stand up Boys will be boys--Boys will be boys Hell, I don't wanna grow up and be a man I wanna stay as young just as long as I can Boys will be boys--Boys will be boys Hiding my Playboys under my bed Centerfold dreams dancing in my head Well, they're dancing in my head Summer is here, believe it or not Back to the beach, where everything's hot Let's turn the radio up,, and dance to the beat Right out in the streets Let down your hair, 'cause summer is here Yeah! Summer is here Looking for action---We're gonna break all the rules They know it's harmless--So who are...

Sweet 17 Written by Tony Brock, John Waite, Wally Stocker Lead Vocals by John Waite Sixteen going on seventeen But she thinks that she's twenty-one Doing things she ain't done before Got her hands on a loaded gun Talking 'bout Sweet seventeen Got a mouthful of sticky stuff Blowing bubbles in the parking lot She's in love with a film star So she gives it everything she's got Her daddy tells her she's crazy And her momma says Please slow down See her out on the dance floor She's gonna wind up in the lost and found I'm talking about (Fifteen sixteen seventeen) Sweet seventeen (Fifteen sixteen seventeen) Sweet seventeen I wouldn't say she's easy But she's the kinda girl that won't say no She's always getting into trouble Though she's only got a year to go She's got a record with the local sheriff And a reputation coast to coast (Fifteen sixteen seventeen) Sweet seventeen (Fifteen sixteen seventeen) Sweet seventeen Sixteen going on...

First Time Written by Dennis DeYoung (for Paul) Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Listen on YouTube The lights are low And we're alone The fire's glow It keeps us warm As I reach out and touch your face The moon lights up our first embrace But please don't hesitate Hold my hand, don't be afraid Of the feelings in your heart Just close your eyes, no one will mind If we're to fall in love this first time Don't be afraid of love Don't be afraid of love Don't be afraid of love It's the first time The first time for love There could be so many worlds and mountains We could climb Together, the two of us tonight The two of us, we're quite a pair These lonely nights we both can share So don't be shy, 'cause it's okay I understand feeling that way Hold my hand, don't be afraid Of the feelings in your heart Close your eyes, no one will mind If we're to fall in love this first time It's the first time The first time for love There could ...

Jennifer Written by Dennis DeYoung Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung Listen on YouTube Jennifer She drinks her sherry wine She keeps her lady's love for me all the time She's seventeen, barely old enough to cry A child in her father's eyes A woman every night Her love, gives me the power Her dreams carry me on Jennifer, so inviting That I sing Jennifer She took me by surprise She told me that she's much too young to keep me satisfied Jennifer, ah so delicate and shy A child in her mother's eyes but A woman every night Her love, gives me the power Her dreams carry me on Jennifer, so inviting That I sing...

Mother Dear Written by John Curulewski Lead Vocals by John Curulewski Listen on YouTube Lonely feelings in the city One room flat with crumbling walls Sirens play a distant melody Neon shadows paint the halls In the thirteen months I've spent here With my manuscript and rhymes I've paid in cash for foolish pleasures Mother dear you'd call them crimes Raise the roof Light the lite Mother dear I'm returning tonight Now I see Your concern Mother dear how you taught me to learn I've been a Roman for survival Showing two sides of my face I need the comfort of your wisdom I'm coming home to your embrace If by chance I pass before you Don't discount my gratitude You're responsible for me here And of course my attitude Raise the roof Light the lite Mother dear I'm returning tonight Now I see Your concern Mother dear how you taught me to learn Stayin' up half the night Wonderin' if what I'm doin' is right Raise the roof Light the lite Mother d...

22 Years Written by John Curulewski Lead vocals by James Young, Dennis DeYoung I've got a crazy little mama Lord, she's my heart and soul I don't even have to tell ya She knows how to rock and roll Well this crazy lovin' mama Makin' everything all right I don't even have to tell ya She makes things seem outta sight All right Whenever I'm down And nothings going right at all I just think about my baby And all i've got to do is call When the evening's looking pretty And the day's hanging out too long I know my baby cares about me Right or wrong It took a long time to find her It took a lot of laughs and tears It took a long time to find her It took me 22 years I've got a crazy little mama Said, Lord, she's my heart and soul Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I don't even have to tell ya She knows how to rock and roll Well this crazy lovin' mama Makin' everything all right Yeah I don't even have to tell ya ...