Mothers Price Album Lyrics
LONG ROAD HOME – June Millington
Everybody’s wanting to be my friend when I want to be alone
Everybody’s looking inside my heart, but I want it for my own
Taking the long road home, baby, I’m taking it slow
Taking the long road home, I’m tired of fakin’it
Everybody’s talking behind my back pretending to be my friend
Sometimes I’m crazy and sometimes not; will I make it until the end?
Taking the long road home, baby, I’m taking it slow
Taking the long road home, I’m tired of fakin’it, oh oh
I don’t wanna die of a broken heart as dreamers often will
Heaven help the people who try so hard when living is all uphill
Taking the long road home, baby, I’m taking it slow
Taking the long road home, I’m tired of fakin’it
Long road home, baby, I wanna go home.
SOLID GOLD – Nickey Barclay
It’s number one on your local radio
To the Hall of Fame, we’ll be named; for our contribution
It’s solid gold and I’m overcome with joy
Now we’ve topped the charts; bless our hearts; we’re an institution
I tip my hat to you, captains of industry
You made us what we are; a once unknown production is a household word today.
Oh, and I want to tell the world though the tax will bite, it’s all right, ‘cause we’re making millions
Chorus: (dit dits)solid gold, etc.
We’re on our way to a life of luxury; and we can’t punk out –
there’s no doubt; we were meant to make it
Waiting all this time to hear them say….
It’s solid gold. Solid gold. Solid gold. Solid gold.
IS IT REALLY YOU – Nickey Barclay
I’m looking over a picture of my hometown lover
“I’m going west to make a name,” that’s what I told him long ago.
And though he waited, when I returned the spark had faded.
I got him in to see my show; that was the best that I could do.
But it don’t seem right, no it don’t seem right, even as I’m lying here tonight.
I love everything about you. I don’t need to know your name;
Hardly recognize your face; seems I’ve seen it everyplace, cause you all look just the same.
Well I see you’ve changed your hairstyle, yes it’s looking hip and new
Last time ‘round your robbed my blind, ripped my clothes off, I don’t mind
Tell me, is it really you?
Though we pretended, we knew our sad charade had ended
Nothing more was left to say, nothing less than love would do
I’m going under, and as I sink I kinda wonder
Was I wrong to lead him on; And was I right to let him go?
‘Cause it don’t seem right, no it don’t seem right; even as I’m holding you so tight.
We could go out to a movie, but I’m wasted from my show
Gee, you’re nice to have around; you’re the next best thing I’ve found to the home I used to know.
You know, it all looks so familiar, rolling down Park Avenue
Need some change to pay the driver, honey, get me out a fiver
Tell me, is it really you?
Tell me, is it really you?
ALL MINE – June and Jean Millington
Oh, when you’re looking for someone to love
It isn’t easy to live without love
And when you’re lonely, it’s harder to laugh
You made it easy, that’s all in the past
Chorus: Oh baby, I love when you give to me; you’re all mine, all mine
It’s hard live when you’re by yourself
We need to give to somebody else
You need a lover to rock you to sleep
And lend a shoulder when you’re dead on your feet
Chorus: Oh baby, I love when you give to me; you’re all mine, all mine
Chorus: Oh baby, I love when you give to me; you’re all mine, all mine
It’s hard live when you’re by yourself (by yourself)
We need to give to somebody else (somebody else)
You need a lover to rock you to sleep (rock you to sleep)
And lend a shoulder when you’re dead on your feet
Chorus: Oh baby, I love when you give to me; you’re all mine, all mine
All mine (mine, all mine)
I’m in love with you, say you love me, too etc.
SUMMER SONG – June Millington
Meeting at the school yard, running through the park
Playing with my friends after dark
Going to the movies, always on the go;
Laughin’ and makin’ out at the picture show
Chorus: Singing La la la la la la, La la la la la la, La la la la la la la, ohoh
Sailing down a river, comin’ ‘round the bend
Wishin’ that the summer would never end
Singing to a shadow, singin’ out of tune
Howling with the ramblin’ midnight moon
Chorus: Singing La la la la la la, La la la la la la, La la la la la la la, ohoh
Chorus: Singing La la la la la la, La la la la la la, La la la la la la la, ohoh, etc.
(This verse was not included on the album version, but it’s on the Rhino Handmade “Fanny pack” from the live show – as the second verse – at the Bijou – Disc 3)
Listening to the music, listening to the beat
Cruisin’ up and down the city streets
Goin’ to the ocean, lyin’ in the sun
Feelin’ so in love with everyone
Chorus: Singing La la la la la la, La la la la la la, La la la la, la la, ohoh
POLECAT BLUES – June Millington
I been feelin’ nasty, I even beat up my dog – I been feelin’ nasty, I even beat up my dog
And if things don’t better, gonna chuck it all in a hollow log
My clothes are funky, I haven’t got a pair of shoes. My clothes are funky, I haven’t got a pair of shoes
I got the mean, low-down, no-account, dirty, funky-ass polecat blues.
Well the man said, “Baby, come and have a drink with me.” Well the man said, “Baby, come and have a drink with me.”
So I pulled out my pistol, I took a swig and shot him right through the knee (I was aimin’ high but I missed)
Oh, California, that’s where I long to be. Oh, California, that’s where I long to be.
With the sun in my pocket, smokin’ weed, stay in bed and watch TV
Oh, Lordy, Lordy, you know I paid my dues. Oh, Lordy, Lordy, you know I paid my dues.
I got the mean, low-down, no-account, dirty, funky-ass polecat blues.
I got the mean, low-down, no-account, dirty, funky-ass polecat blues.
BESIDE MYSELF – Nickey Barclay and Jean Millington
I’m just beside myself; I don’t know what to say
You fill my head with lies and I want to believe you
I can’t control myself; I want to run away
I know I should get wise but I want to believe you
‘Cause I don’t know what to say when you say please.
Sometimes I ask myself, why don’t I let you go?
But then you beg me no and I want to believe you.
I’m just beside myself; I guess I ought to know
I know you laid me low but I’ve got to believe you.
‘Cause I don’t know what to say when you say please.
We can’t go on this way forever
You’re asking more than I can give
‘Cause I gave you everything, yes I gave you everything.
We can’t go on this way forever
You’re asking more than I can give
Oh, baby please, oh, don’t let me down.
I’m just beside myself; I don’t know what to say
You fill my head with lies and I want to believe you
I can’t control myself ‘cause I want to believe you.
I just can’t help myself, ‘cause I want to believe you
I’m just beside myself ‘cause I want to believe you
I want to believe you, baby
REGULAR GUY – Nickey Barclay
If you’re wondering why he didn’t kiss you hello, it’s just the way he is
And if the look in his eye is all the love he can show, it’s just the way he is
Everything he does, he does for loving you; he’s just a regular guy
And if he’s playing it cool when other people are there, it’s just the way he is
He doesn’t mean to be cruel,’ it’s not that he doesn’t care; it’s just the way he is
Everything he says, he says for loving you
He’s just a regular guy from a small town somewhere north of here
Simple and shy, learning to find his way
Every time he smiles, he smiles for loving you
He’s just a regular guy from a small town somewhere north of here
Simple and shy, learning to find his way
From a small town north of here somewhere north of here
Simple and shy, learning to find his way
To find his way – to find his way – to find a way
I NEED YOU NEED ME – Nickey Barclay
I tried to call you but they’ve taken out your phone
Are you all right?
I should have seen I could not leave you on your own
Are you all right?
‘Cause you need me and I need you
I came to see you but the lock was on your door
Are you all right?
The neighbors tell me you don’t live here anymore
Are you all right?
‘Cause you need me and I need, too
It’s a complicated world; there’s so little that I’m really sure of
Love is easy if you try; ‘specially when you don’t know where you’re going
You need me; I need you
I need you, you need me
You don’t have to be alone, there’s somebody out there waiting for you
So take the time to make it right.
If it hurt before it might not this time
You need me; I need you
I need you, you need me
You need me, I need you
You need you, we need we
Who needs who?
Where are you? I’ve looked everyplace
Where are you? Cannot find a trace
Where are you hiding today?
I tried to call you but they’ve taken out your phone
Are you all right?
I need you.
Are you all right? Etc.
FEELINGS – Nickey Barclay and June Millington
Oh what a feeling, I get high just thinking about you
Oh what a feeling, Can’t get by just doing without you
I know the time isn’t right for me to make you mine,
But, oh what a feeling, oh what a feeling
La la, etc.
If you would stay for a while I’d love to make you mine
Oh, what a feeling
Oh, what a feeling
Oh, what a feeling
Oh, what a feeling
Oh, what a feeling
Oh, what a feeling
I’M SATISFIED – Nickey Barclay
I’d like to shake your hand.
You’re a kind and gracious man, and you’d be any mother’s pride.
Yesterday I found the way to get high, I’m satisfied
Feels so good I think it should not be denied, I’m satisfied
Satisfied….
I can hardly take it and I want to make it, when you take your hand in mine
I won’t get up until you stop this rising tide, and I’m satisfied
I’d like to shake your hand; you’re a kind a gracious man
And you’d be any Mother’s pride
And I want you to stay, so deep inside, I’m satisfied
I’m satisfied
I’m satisfied, etc.