Rockin' The Paradise

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

Rockin' The Paradise
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

So whatcha doin' tonight?
Have you heard that the world's gone crazy?
Young Americans listen when I say there's people puttin' us down
I know they're sayin' that we've gone lazy
To tell you the truth we've all seen better days
Don't need no fast buck lame duck profits for fun
Quick trick plans, take the money and run
We need long term, slow burn, getting it done
And some straight talking, hard working son of a gun.
Whatcha doin' tonight, I got faith in our generation
Let's stick together and futurize our attitudes
I ain't lookin' to fight, but I know with determination
We can challenge the schemers who cheat all the rules

Come on take pride, be wise, spottin' the fools
No more big shots, crackpots bending the rules
A fair shot here for me and for you
Knowing that we can't lose

And we'll be rockin' in Paradise
Rockin' the Paradise tonight
Rockin' in Paradise
Rockin' the Paradise tonight
Tonight, tonight...

[DoctorBombay]

1. Underrated Album! My fave- Half Penny, Two Penny

Half penny, two penny, gold Krugerrand
He was exceedingly rich for such a young man
Sad story, old story
Bring out the band
Another divorce just a few hundred grand

Half penny, two penny, back of the queue
Yes mister poor man this means you
Justice for money what can you say
We all know it's the American Way

Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose
Back home across the sea
Where I know that I will be free

Half penny, two penny, back in the States
You just couldn't take that African pace
Yes, Mrs. Cleaver your son's home to stay
We all know it's the American Way

Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose
Back home across the sea
Where I know that I will be free

"Come here - hey Angelo... what's happenin'?"
"Hey, Stosh, good to see ya"
"What the hell you doin'?"
"We're tearing this old building down here"
"Oh you're kiddin' me. Remember when we were kids, and we used to come here every Saturday afternoon to see a cartoon?"
"Yeah, I remember"
"Well what's she lost to?"
"Who knows- politicians, taxes...it's a disgrace"
"I'm not surprised, they make me sick. They don't make theaters like this any more."

Half penny, two penny, ashes to dust
The almighty dollar says "In God we trust"
Justice for money how much more can I pay
We all know it's the American Way

Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose
Back home across the sea
Where I know that I will be free
(I want to be free)

Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose
Back home across the sea
Where I know that I will be free
(We all want to be free)

[Hippo_Tron]

2. WOOT STYX

"Best of Times"

Dennis DeYoung


Tonight's the night we'll make history

Honey you and I
And I'll take any risk
To tie back the hands of time
And stay with you here tonight*



I know you feel these are the worst of time
I do believe it's true
When people lock their doors and hide inside
Rumor has it, it's the end of Paradise
But I know if the world just passed us by
Baby I know, I wouldn't have to cry



The best of times are when I'm alone with you
Some rain, some shine
We'll make this a world for two
Our memories of yesterday
Will last a lifetime
We'll take the best, forget the rest
And someday we'll find
These are the best of times



The headlines read
These are the worst of times
I do believe it's true
I feel so helpless like a boat against the tide
I wish the summer winds could bring back Paradise
But I know
If the world turned upside down
Baby I know
You'd always be around



The best of times are when I'm alone with you
Some rain, some shine
We'll make this a world for two

[SnowGoose]

3. Sparky, the amazing flying dog!

Remember how cool the vinyl looked? It had a sweet "laser-etched" design of two angels at the edge of the LP. And the cover art had a poster (by the doors of the theater) that said "see Sparky, the amazing flying dog." Ties in with the lyric "Tonight's the night we'll make history, as sure as dogs can fly."

I suppose every stoner in America noticed that.

Gee I didn't ever think I'd be able to come out of the closet and admit I like Styx. Gay? No problem. Dress up like a nun for kicks, sure! But styx? Too embarassing.

Actually, I made up that stuff about being gay, and dressing up like a nun.

.... or did I?