Kissin' And A Huggin' Joan Armatrading

Took my baby walking We went down to the sea You know we talked of loving And you talked of love to me We sat down under a bus shelter And talked of other things But bit by bit by bit it came 'round again

Secret Secrets Joan Armatrading

I write it down in invisible ink I write it down, everything I want I keep it in private Don't let nobody know It's my secret, and I won't let go It's my secret, and I won't let go Do you want to

Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart) Joan Armatrading

Kind words and a real good heart Doesn`t mean you get respect Kind words and a real good heart Doesn`t mean you get the best It doesn`t mean they won`t get brutal It doesn`t mean they won`t assault you

He Wants Her Joan Armatrading

Some people want to see my blood gush out And others want to watch while I cry I heard somebody say once I was way too black And someone answers she's not black enough for me I bite my tongue and

How Cruel Joan Armatrading

Some people want to see my blood gush out And others want to watch while I cry I heard somebody say once I was way too black And someone answers she's not black enough for me I bite my tongue and it bites

Barefoot And Pregnant Joan Armatrading

So many ladies love you With the innocence of a child Child who believes in God You keep 'em in luxury But it's a luxury in the dark You walk around With a smile upon your face But there's something That

Thinking Man Joan Armatrading

In the new edition I'm gonna rule out friction I'm gonna get someone Who understands I want a heart less demanding Speak your mind but standing Cuddling close Cuddling close A thinking man's what I want

Foolish Pride Joan Armatrading

I`ve been a coward And I`ve run away But I`ll be a hero today It`s caution to the wind This time I will be satisfied I`ll keep on going And forget my pride Forget my foolish pride It`s important Take it

Love And Affection Joan Armatrading

"I am not in love But I'm open to persuasion East or West Where's the best For romancing With a friend I can smile But with a lover I could hold my head back I could really laugh Really laugh

Me Myself I Joan Armatrading

I sit here by myself And you know I love it You know I don't want someone To come pay a visit I wanna be by myself I came in this world alone Me myself I I wanna go to China And to see Japan I'd like to

Cool Blue Stole My Heart Joan Armatrading

I swear you were not my ambition A cooling aid was on my mind I walked up to the bar and I ordered Then I took my ice outside I sat down under the hot sun I looked around at this new land And then oh Cool

A Woman In Love Joan Armatrading

When the morning comes Like shifting sands In a desert storm Like a raging fire Heats up the big sky, baby Your love is pure and strong Chained to your heart I surrender Here's where I belong

Frustration Joan Armatrading

To the floor, stop the beat Punch out a guy and a guy is beat Hey dreams song, I'm bigger than you Hey dreams song, I'm bigger than you Frustration find a fellow wrapped up his tail Frustration find a

Rosie Joan Armatrading

You got the look I like You make the people stare And it's getting me In a state You're going out With someone I don't approve of And it's getting me In a state I see you in a restaurant

Empty Highway Joan Armatrading

I'm on a road to nowhere I'm on a road to nowhere As I watch the street lights flicker Like the dying embers of your affection As I watch the street lights flicker Like the dying embers of your affection

I Wanna Hold You Joan Armatrading

You got the look I like You make the people stare And it's getting me In a state You're going out With someone I don't approve of And it's getting me In a state I see you in a restaurant I want to hold

(I Love It When You) Call Me Names Joan Armatrading

I just wanna see you at night Don't come round my house in the day I love it when we start up a fight And I love it when the fight ends your way I love it when you call me names I can't wait to see you

Talking To The Wall Joan Armatrading

There's a very old expression Called talking to the wall And it means you get no answers Just stone silence walls have ears you can hear me When I call I can feel it Feel it in my bones You really mean

Mama Papa Joan Armatrading

I was born on an Island St Kitts In a little biddy town Had a mama and a papa 4 brothers and a sister Mama papa told us Play hard Fight fair Live life And love the Lord I said love the Lord Said love

Moves Joan Armatrading

Here comes the glare Here comes the glare I cannot see I cannot see When you appear you dazzle Poor me pity on me Why don't I know How to make those moves I picked your face From a thousand smiles And

So Good Joan Armatrading

Cuddle in the morning Kissing late at night That`s what I wanna do With my little baby All right See me take that love And hold it tight Watch me hold on tight Just as in the day time Get my smile Candles

Baby Blue Eyes Joan Armatrading

Hose little imperfections Are what I love about you The scar on your arms In the shape of a heart Baby blue eyes And the smile of an angel Melt the snow from any mountain And make a madman sane He won't

Taking My Baby Up Town Joan Armatrading

I was walking down the street looking like a million dollars With a pretty person my arm when someone started shouting They were hooting and a hollering They were saying I should never have been born I

Willow Joan Armatrading

I may not be your best But you know good ones Don't come by the score If you've got something missing I'll help you look You can be sure And if you want to be alone Or someone to share a laugh Whatever

Friends Joan Armatrading

It's been so long Since I've seen you My old friend I remember your eyes How they would shine Those crazy times When you and I Fooled around I remember the time You fell in love Didn't know how To say

Jesse (Album Version) Joan Armatrading

To save her from the beast To save her from herself And all the troubles She imagines in the world oh Jesse You can do magic You can do magic You can do magic It`s a pleasure How you stole her heart They

Figure Of Speech (Album Version) Joan Armatrading

To save her from the beast To save her from herself And all the troubles She imagines in the world oh Jesse You can do magic You can do magic You can do magic It`s a pleasure How you stole her heart They

D.N.A. Joan Armatrading

D.N.A Please sit down Tell me what you got to say Now there's a difference between truth and lies I can check I've got your DNA Now look me right between the eyes Tell me when I saw you And your new

Woncha Come On Home Joan Armatrading

Every light is on But all the rooms Are empty Except one Oh babe don't stay too late You know I hate to be alone And I'm alone Baby woncha come on home There's a madman Standing on the corner And he keeps

Mama Mercy (Live) Joan Armatrading

I was catching up with my baby When I saw you coming down the road I thought Mama Mercy Don't let him get me I got a happy life at home But as sure as sure is you passed me Of course I had to look and

Into The Blues Joan Armatrading

My baby likes this music good and loud With words coming straight from the heart Man woman or child can tell this story Just as long as it's a soulful start All the better to make you glad That your life

Wishing Joan Armatrading

saw a star falling like an old Hollywood actress A neon sign with just one letter showing A burned out light at my feet I took a wish I wished on that jewel from the sky I wished on the moon haunting

Liza Joan Armatrading

I see you looking at me I know we're from different sides of town You've never traveled And I've been all around Hey Let me take your hand Hey hey yeah From where I stand You're in need of a friend So

My Baby's Gone Joan Armatrading

I see you looking at me I know we're from different sides of town You've never traveled And I've been all around Hey Let me take your hand Hey hey yeah From where I stand You're in need of a friend So

Would You Like To Dance Joan Armatrading

Want you And I don't know What to do Should I try to meet You after work By coincidence Should I make a beeline To your door ring your bell Ask someone to introduce us Hey baby would you like to dance

Laurel And The Rose Joan Armatrading

Leaning on a blade of grass Looking for support I got my head in the lion's mouth I got my feet on thin ice Oh that spells danger Will I get compensation When you break my soul Will I get anxious

Get In Touch With Jesus Joan Armatrading

I wanted to contact Jesus `Cause of the million and one ways You said He`s good But if it`s too late it`s too late If it`s too late for love I won`t take hand outs From you friends Just give me wings of

Love And Affection (Album Ver.) Joan Armatrading

I am not in love But I'm open to persuasion East or West Where's the best For romancing With a friend I can smile But with a lover I could hold my head back I could really laugh Really laugh Thank you

Body To Dust Joan Armatrading

I thought I had a lot I opened my eyes at eight It`s past one and I never said good morning Hold on there wait don`t run away I`m only talking Don`t move a finger for one kiss You can take all my pretty

I'M Lucky Joan Armatrading

Im lucky, Im lucky, Im lucky, Im lucky, I can walk under ladders Yes Im so lucky that Im as lucky as me Struck it rich, Dirty rich, No work and get richer And the world loves a winner Yes Im so happy that

Let It Last Joan Armatrading

I got used to feeling lonely My spirit always down The grass was getting greener But my winter was coming `round I was in a crowd and frightened Talking to myself a promise that was empty I chased it `

Merchant Of Love Joan Armatrading

You're selling emotions That I can't buy Don't want the sadness Price is far too high And I don't want I don't need your package lies I've got too much in store Someone help me Find the merchant of love

Secular Songs Joan Armatrading

They're singing secular songs in the churches And there's not a of word of God It's all Schubert and Beethoven Oh and lots of French love songs So let's go down on Sunday morning To hear that Jacob sermon

The Game Of Love Joan Armatrading

The sun is out and we`re in the park We`ll be making love `til it gets too dark We`ve played the games that we wanna play It`s a different sport that is on its way It`s the game of love It`s the game of

Strange Joan Armatrading

crying over you Strange how this space Once too small No room to breathe Now overpowers me Now I'm free to choose I only see the walls closing in on me So strange so strange I'm not missing you When I was a

One Night Joan Armatrading

I only see the side of you you want to show How do I know how much to let my feelings go 'Cos every night I have the same good dream You making love and the face I see looks like me When you hold me tight

Bottom To The Top Joan Armatrading

to the top Gonna tell all of my friends Say I can run on any track Some move more quickly You now they can stand the pace Others move slow But they get there just the same I know I want first and

Bad Habits Joan Armatrading

You swear too much You drink too many You smoke like a burning Haystack honey You got bad habits Bad habits You chase all the women Coloured and white You steal from your mother Do you think that`s right

Save Me Joan Armatrading

Sinking Caught up in a whirling motion Such a strange sensation The currents uncertain Like sails of a mill I spin Like wheels I move in a circle While you stand on the bank Immune or evasive Throw me

Shapes And Sizes Joan Armatrading

It comes all shapes and sizes It's something you can never buy Don't wait until it's over Before you say it's all been fun Obituary columns are filled with love Don't wait until I'm waving And drowning