Mike And The Mechanics' Song

[woodelf]

In a song by Mike and the Mechanics, the singer goes on about the eyes of his woman and how they shoot him down...or summat llike that, I think, I hope. Anyone recognise the MM song from this rather feeble explanation? Ta Muchly.

[pixie373]

The only song i know by them is "In the Living Years". No idea if it's the one you're after though, sorry.

[tonyav]

Is it this one, woodelf ?.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN80GtK4SV0

[murraymints]

This ?

[Mamyalynne]

Lyrics to over my shoulder if they help you at all Woodelf, hope you are well. (smile)

"Over My Shoulder"

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye

Looking back over my shoulder
With an aching deep in my heart
I wish that we were starting over
Oh instead of drifting so far apart

Everybody told me you were leaving
Funny I should be the last to know
Baby please tell me that I'm dreaming
I just never want to let you go

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
Turning my heart over and over
I never wanted to say goodbye

I don't mind everybody laughing
But it's enough to make a grown man cry
Cos I can feel you slipping through my fingers
I don't even know the reason why

Every day it's a losing battle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Could it be that we belong together
Baby won't you give me one more try
One more try

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye

Looking back over my shoulder
Oh with an aching feeling inside
Cutting me up, deeper and deeper
Fills me with a sadness that I can't hide

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed no no it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye

Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye

[Prudie]

These lyrics are from Taken in Again from his hits album "You say I'm the only one when I look in your eyes, I'd love to believe you but you know how to lie "
Maybe this is it, it's a great album, I listen to it a lot.

[tonyav]

This one, prudie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfvHu_hgVuc

[Prudie]

Thanks Tony, I thought after I should add a link x

[pixie373]

Never knew that was by them, minty and mamya

[tonyav]

No prob, prudie, saved you the trouble. Well done for getting the song.

[murraymints]

They did a lot of good stuff pixie !

[woodelf]

Sorry Mamya and Prudie, it's not OMS or Taken In and Tonyav...what?...you say this one, but don't give any link or whatever - and it's a much harder bitterer (?) song than Taken In and Shoulder.

[tonyav]

The link is there, woodelf. It's called Eyes Of Blue.

[murraymints]

[woodelf]

I'm very sorry Tonya, the speech system I use couldn't see your link...me neither, lol!...but I was able to hear the song from Minty's (if I may?) link - but it still aint the song I'm after, though Eyes of Blue isn't one I've heard before, so Ta for that MM.

[tonyav]

Blimey, can't think what it could be, woodelf.
( And no need what so ever to apologise, woodelf ).

[Prudie]

Right I've looked at lots of lyrics, how about these "Don't waste your time, don't throw those lines at me, Too many friends, too many casualties
You point those eyes just like a loaded gun
I'm not about to be just anyone

The song is called Too Many Friends. Would it help if I tried to add a link?

[Ellipsis]

I think that may be it, Prudie ...

Lyrics to Too Many Friends :
[B-side of single "The Living Years", 1988.]

Don't stop now, it's a work of art
Watching you work the route takes away my breath
Show him how, show him what to do
It's a master-class, baby I'm impressed
She said, "Who do you think you're talkin' to?
I treat all my men with a little respect"
I said, "That may be the case baby,
But I know who you are, I don't wanna be next"

(Ooh) Don't waste your time, don't throw those lines at me
(Ooh) Too many friends, too many casualties
(Ooh) You point those eyes just like a loaded gun
(Ooh) I'm not about to be just anyone

Things don't change, there will always be
Someone the same as you, someone the same as me
That's okay, there's no need to rush
Please don't adjust your philosophy
She said, "Who do you think you're talkin' to?
All I ask is just a little respect"
I said, "That may be the case baby,
But I know who you are, I don't wanna be next"

(Ooh) Don't waste your time, don't throw those lines at me
(Ooh) Too many friends, too many casualties
(Ooh) I don't need this, I need a tender heart
(Ooh) You worked alone, I knew that from the start

(Ooh) Don't waste your time, don't throw those lines at me
(Ooh) Too many friends, too many casualties
(Ooh) You point those eyes just like a loaded gun
(Ooh) I'm not about to be just anyone

No, no, no, keep away from me baby
I know who you are, hey, don't wanna be next
Keep away, you're wasting your time, you'll ruin your lines, oh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ45YgPFofU

[woodelf]

Absolutely Brilliant Prudie, that's the one!...Very Many Thanks Indeed for taking the time - and Thank You too Elli for the lyrics - and Many Thanks to All of You for helping - but Special Thanks again to Prudie...Brilliant!

[Prudie]

woodelf great, I'm just happy you got your answer. x