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The Signaller's Dream
02:21
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Dream On, Signaller,
Dream On Signaller
Signaller, Signaller
Rise and shine
Signaller: Oh No - not another day.
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Slave To The Machine
03:45
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Slave To The Machine (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Automated Voice: (We are experiencing high call volumes, your call is important to us, I’m sorry I did not recognise that response, Main Menu, please select from the following options, how can I help you today?)
I’m tired of speaking in code
I want to shed my heavy load
That’s why I’m sending a signal out there
(I’m sorry I did not recognise that response)
I want a way out of this maze
I’m tryna find some brighter days
Lookin’ for someone to answer my prayers
(How can I help you today?)
I’m a Slave To the Machine
It’s time I started realising my dreams
(Is there a problem? I am sorry)
I’ve been wastin’ my life away, that’s how it seems
For too long I’ve been a Slave To The Machine
Slave To The Machine, Slave To The Machine
(I could not resolve your problem, is there anything else I can help you with today?)
I’ve wasted far too many years
Of my life – and shed many tears
And now I want to step out of the shadows
(How can I help you today?)
To step right into the limelight
I’m ready to take on the fight
I wanna be the centre of the show
(Your call is important to us)
I’m a Slave To the Machine
It’s time I started realising my dreams
(I’m sorry I did not recognise that response)
I’ve been wastin’ my life away, that’s how it seems
For too long I’ve been a Slave To The Machine
Slave To The Machine, Slave To The Machine
Is it just the grass seems more green?
Maybe I’ll end up with a shattered dream
Slave To The Machine Slave To The Machine
Spirit: Let's Fly Away
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3. |
Lighten Up Your Life
03:27
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Lighten Up Your Life (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Lighten Up Your Life
Brighten Up Your Day
Walk along the Coastal Way
Walk along, walk along the Coastal Way
Lighten Up Your Life
Brighten Up Your Day
Walk along the Coastal Way
Walk along, walk along the Coastal Way
Lose yourself in time
In the morning sunshine
Walk along the coastline with me
We can spend the afternoon
Feeling so free
Enjoy life fresh air, and tranquillity
Without a care, enjoy natural beauty
Lighten Up Your Life
Brighten Up Your Day
Walk along the Coastal Way
Walk along, walk along the Coastal Way
Lighten Up Your Life
Brighten Up Your Day
Walk along the Coastal Way
Walk along, walk along the Coastal Way
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4. |
What's Important To Me
03:25
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What’s Important To Me (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Somebody is listening, someone out there
Somebody is listening, someone somewhere
And it gives me so much strength
To know, someone’s on the same wavelength
I’ll tell you what’s important to me:
It’s not technology, it’s natural beauty
Like the magical dewdrops shining on the spider’s web of destiny
In the morning sun
That’s what’s important to me
I’m part of the problem, but I’ve seen the light
I’ll find a solution, I’ll help to make it right
Can I meet you by the sea?
I think you are my destiny
I’ll tell you what’s important to me:
It’s not technology, it’s natural beauty
Like the magical dewdrops shining on the spider’s web of destiny
In the morning sun
That’s what’s important to me
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Don’t Get Ideas Above Your Station (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
The Manager: You're late back from lunch. Get on with your work!
Seems to me you’re not concentratin’
You’re complicating
What you should be doin’
It will lead to ruin
There’s trouble brewin’
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your limitation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your situation
You know it’s really disappointing
You’re never joining in
Be part of the team
And end your foolish dreams
Stick to your routine
You’re dependent on the day job
It’s what you really are
You’re a slave to your working wage
Without it you won’t get far
Without it you won’t get far
So stay as you are!
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your limitation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Accept your situation
Don’t get ideas beyond your station
Otherwise you’re fired!
Signaller: That's It - I quit!
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The Flagging Career of A Semaphore Signaller
(Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
I'm gonna take some time out
I'm gonna confront my self doubt
This time I'm gonna find out
Just what I am all about
Why are plans always derailed?
Must I sleep on beds of nails?
And run up down escalators
What am I doin' all this for?
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
Now I've got the time to find
Just what's goin' wrong in my mind
Wonder why was i so blind
I was only wastin' time
Running through setting concrete
I could never move my feet
Tryina prove 1 + 1 is 3
It was really destroying me
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
Today I lay down my flags
It is the end of The Flagging Career
Of A Semaphore Signaller
You know something? I’ll never look back
I won't miss taking all the flack
I've been cycling on square wheels
I’ve had enough of my ordeal
instrumentals/solos
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
The Flagging Career Of A Semaphore Signaller
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7. |
On The Rocks
02:14
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On The Rocks (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
I’m On The Rocks
With no company
Just the seagulls and me
Where are you?
Are you just a fantasy?
Will you talk to me?
Will you talk to me?
I’m on the rocks
Watching crashing waves
I’m just waiting to be saved
Where is she?
Is she just a fantasy?
Will you talk to me?
Will you talk to me ?
Spirit
I’m wondering if you’re still part of the machine
I’m wondering if you’re saying what you really mean
I’m wondering if you’re ready to start your dream
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8. |
You're Cancelled
03:11
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You're Cancelled (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
I tell you now that you’re really Toast
I’ve come to take you back from the coast
You’re Cancelled as a Person You can’t win
And soon you’ll be at The Drive-In
You shouldn’t have those opinions
You’ll only ever be a minion
You’re Cancelled as a Person You can’t win
And soon you’ll be at The Drive-In
Dr Toxin will put you right
He’ll make sure you see the light
Dr Toxin will change your ways
This is only just a phase – you’re going through
You can’t escape friom me
There’s no where you can hide
You cannot run away
I will search search far and wide
I’ll always find you
You’re Cancelled as a Person You can’t win
And soon you’ll be at The Drive-In
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Drive In Lobotomy
03:28
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Drive In Lobotomy (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Soon you’ll understand
Just take my hand
And you’ll see things like the others do
You’ll be one of us
Give me your trust
Just bend your knee to our point of view
Come with me to the Drive-in Lobotomy
Then you’ll finally be free
You’ll find peace at last
And you’ll learn fast
That one and one ain’t always two
Stop your inner storm
You will conform
Nothing more will ever trouble you
Come with me to the Drive-in Lobotomy
Then you’ll finally be free
Then you’ll finally realise
That thoughts are better neutralised
You’ll be lobotomised
At the drive -in
At the drive-in
Come with me to the Drive-in Lobotomy
Then you’ll finally be free
Come with me to the Drive-in
Come with me to the Drive-in
Lobotomy
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10. |
Escape From The Drive-In
03:24
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Escape from the Drive-In (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
We’re going for a ride in my open top car
We’re going to the drive-in – it ain’t that far
We’re in the Drive in Lobotomy queue
And today we’re going to neutralise you
There’s ain’t no way to escape your fate
Just sit back, relax and wait
Would you like a French Fry? Signaller: No thanks
You shouldn’t have long to wait now
Would you like to hear some Prog Rock while we wait perhaps? Signaller: No thankyou
OK its your turn next boy!
Spirit: Take my hand, let’s fly way, so far away,
Signaller: I must be dreaming
so far away, from here
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Spirit Of The Coast
03:15
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Spirit Of The Coast (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Take my hand, let’s fly across the sea
Let me save you from this misery
While you’ve still got your free will
Let’s float across the vales, across the hills
Let our hearts, with pleasure, fill
(chorus)
I’m the Spirit of the Coast
Let’s fly away across the waves
I’m the Spirit of the Coast
You’re the one I’ve come to save
Let’s Fly away, Let’s Fly Away
I wasn’t sure that you believed in me
But now I’m sure that you want to be free
While you’ve still got your free will
Let’s float across the vales, across the hills
Let our hearts, with pleasure, fill
I’m the Spirit of the Coast
Let’s fly away across the waves
I’m the Spirit of the Coast
You’re the one I’ve come to save
Let’s Fly Away,
[middle ] Let’s Fly Away, Let’s Fly Away, Let’s Fly Away, Let’s Fly Away
Instrumental break
Chorus
Let’s Fly Away (ad lib)
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12. |
Protect And Respect
03:16
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Protect and Respect (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)
Spirit:We’re starting to recognise
That we all need simpler lives
Otherwise we’re gonna face our demise
Signaller: We’re starting to recognise
That we have not been wise
Our prize is to see the next sunrise
Protect and Respect the natural world
Mother Nature is taking her revenge
We’ve interfered with things we’ll never comprehend
We’re unleashing things we’ll never control
Destroying the planet’s soul
Spirit: We cannot vandalize
And ignore nature’s cries
And then be surprised if the planet dies
Signaller: We cannot terrorise
All the animal life
And then wonder why disease is rife
Both:Protect and Respect the natural world
Mother Nature is taking her revenge
We’ve interfered with things we’ll never comprehend
We’re unleashing things we’ll never control
Destroying the planet’s soul
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Light Engineering England, UK
80's influenced Synth-Pop new album: 'The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller'
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As Prog magazine says this is 'an Alan Parsons-sized concept…Hunter’s songwriting is decent, solid and fun..'. Definitely recommended.
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