LOOKING BACK WITH LOVE

Mike Love

We all made it together now we're looking back

It was the best of times, the worst of times
An age of reason with a rage for rhymes
Sound and fury, sounds of silence,
Cries for peace amidst the violence
Black and white issues and de-segregation
Fear and loathing in the Woodstock nation
Stormy seas and sunny skies above

Now we're looking back, looking back with love
Looking back, ooh looking back with love, looking back yeah

Good vibrations, assassinations
Losing leaders never knowing why
Demonstrations, battle stations
Times to laugh and times to cry
Record destruction, cosmic creation
Talking 'bout my generation
Hungry hearts and a peaceful dove

Now we're looking back, looking back with love
Looking back, ooh looking back with love, looking back yeah
Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Soulful sounds from the motor city
California girls now are sure looking pretty
Two girls for every boy
British invasion with the Mersey beat
Mods, rockers dancing in a Liverpool street
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Aquarian age running helter-skelter
Fightened fans singing gimme gimme shelter
Bitter-sweet reflections that we're thinking of
Mbr> Now we're looking back, looking back with love
Looking back, ooh looking back with love, looking back yeah

Looking back with love
Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

Looking back with love
We all made it together now we're looking back

I was at a party and this fella said to me
Something bad is happening, I’m sure you do agree
People care for nothing, no respect for human rights
Evil times are coming, we are in for darker nights
I said, who are you to talk about impending doom?
He got kinda wary as he looked around the room
He said, "I’m a minister, a big shot in the state"
I said, "I just can’t believe it, boy I think it’s great"
Brother can you tell me what is right and what is wrong?
He said, "keep on rocking baby, ’til the night is gone"

On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
’til the night is gone
On and on and on
’til the night is gone

Over in the corner I could see this foxy girl
She was kinda flirty, like she might give me a whirl
So I took advantage of the fact that I’m a star
Shook my hair and took a casual stroll up to the bar
And as sure as hell this girl was coming up to me
Se said "Who am I and who are you and who are we?
What’s our situation, do we have some time for us?"
I said I was not exactly waiting for the bus
She said "If you’re going somewhere can I come along?"
I said "Kkeep on rocking baby, ’til the night is gone"

On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
’til the night is gone
On and on and on
’til the night is gone
On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
’til the night is gone
On and on and on
’til the night is gone

On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
’til the night is gone
On and on and on
’til the night is gone

Runnin' around the world, runnin' around the world
Tryin' to catch up to my favourite little girl
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world

Another Saturday night and once again I'm on my own
And I'm wondering where on earth you have flown, yes I'll be
Runnin' around the world, runnin' around the world
Tryin' to catch up to my favourite little girl
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
He saw you lying on the beach in St Tropez, keep on
Runnin' around the world, runnin' around the world Tryin' to catch up to my favourite little girl
Run, run, run, run 'round the world, run, run, run

I'd take the midnight train to see you again
I'd take the very next flight to be with you tonight
I'm gonna see you tonight, yes I will
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world

We've been spending too much time in circles on this endless ride
But I won't give up 'til I've got you by my side, I'll keep
Runnin' around the world, runnin' around the world
Tryin' to catch up to my favourite little girl
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world
Run, run, run, run 'round the world

Well, I went to a dance the other night
Everybody went stag
I said over and over and over again
This dance is gonna be a drag
I said over and over and over again
This dance is gonna be a drag
I said over and over and over again
This dance is gonna be a drag

Well, all at once it happened
She was the prettiest in the world
I said won’t you come over and talk to me
And be my girl
I said won’t you come over and talk to me
And be my girl
I said won’t you come over and talk to me
And be my girl

She said she was sorry
That I was a little bit late
She would wait and wait and wait and wait
For her steady date
She would wait and wait and wait and wait
For her steady date
She would wait and wait and wait and wait
For her steady date

Now my poor heart was broken, all my life where had she been
But I'll try over and over and over, and over again
I'll try over and over and over again, and over again
I'll try over and over and over again, and over again

Have you heard she's back in town
They say the man that she loved was messing around
That didn't please her so she's starting all over again
She's got the situation well in hand
She's in no hurry for just any man
She ain't worried
She's a real sensation at taking care of what she needs

And she'll be rockin' the man in the boat
Rockin' the man in the boat
Humming and strumming that tune that she wrote
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat

Late at night she's all alone
Turn down the lights and unplug the phone
She's got the feeling, she's gonna start reeling it in
Some nights she's let me know
You know the cat's in the cradle
She's runnin' the show
Higher and higher
Up and down and all around
Roller-coaster out of control

And she'll be rockin' the man in the boat
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat
Humming and strumming that tune that she wrote
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat

Feels so good, just like she knew it would
Feels so fine, she's finally passing over the line

I'm watching her day by day
Blow by blow, and play by play
Telescope love, how long can I go on this way
You know I'd love to lend a helping hand
You're such a good singer let me join in your band
She don't need it, she's her own sensation
She don't need it, got a good vibration
She don't need it, be no imitation at taking care of what she needs

And she'll be rockin' the man in the boat
Rockin' the man in the boat
Humming and strumming that tune that she wrote
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat
(Now now now now)
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat
Rockin' the man in the boat
Humming and strumming that tune that she wrote
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat
Rockin' the man in the boat
Rockin' the man yeah
Humming and strumming that tune that she wrote
She'll be rockin' the man in the boat

I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Yeah, sweet calender girl
I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Every single day of the year

(January) you start the year off fine
(February) you’re my little valentine
(March) I’m gonna march you down the aisle
(April) you’re the easter bunny when you smile

Yeah, yeah, my heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calender girl
Every day every day of the year
(Every day of the year)

(May) you may remember when I asked your mom
(June) if I could take you to the junior prom
(July) like a firecracker you're all aglow
(August) on the beach you really steal the show

Yeah, yeah, my heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day every day of the year
(Every day of the year)

I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Yeah, sweet calender girl
I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Every single day of the year

Yeah, yeah, my heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day every day of the year
(Every day of the year)

(September) I lit the candles at your sweet sixteen
(October) Romeo and Juliet on Halloween
(November) I’ll give thanks that you belong to me
(December) you’re the present ’neath my christmas tree

Yeah, yeah, my heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day every day every day every day every day
Of the year
(Every day of the year)

I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Yeah, sweet calender girl
I love, I love, I love my calender girl
Yeah, sweet calender girl
(January) I love, I love, I love my calender girl
(February) Yeah, sweet calender girl
(March)I love, I love, I love my calender girl
(April) Yeah, sweet calender girl
(May) I love, I love, I love my calender girl
(June) Yeah, sweet calender girl
(July) I love, I love, I love my calender girl
(August) Yeah, sweet calender girl
(September) I love, I love, I love my calender girl
(October) Yeah, sweet calender girl

The night we met I knew I needed you so
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me
I'll make you so proud of me
We'll make them turn their heads every where we go
 
So won't you please be my little baby
Baby be my darling be my baby now
 
I'll make you happy baby just wait and see
For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three
Oh from the day I saw you, I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you till eternity
 
So won't you please be my little baby
Baby be my darling be my baby now
 
So come on please be my little baby
Baby be my darling be my baby now
 
Be, be my little baby
Baby be my darling be my baby now
 
Be, be my little baby
Baby be my darling be my baby now
 

Memories, of days gone Searching for reasons to try
Wondering, if I'll ever find Someone, to open my eyes

It was a Summer day
Just like a child at play
You took my heart And now the lonely days are through 'cause you

You give me one good reason to live
Something to believe in
Now you, you give me one good reason to live
And all the things I feel for you

Sunset, sails in the wind
Closer, touch me again
Knowing, tomorrow will bring
Only, only your understanding

And I want to say to you
Now that my wandering is through
I won't be leaving 'Cause baby I'm in love with you

You give me one good reason to live
Something to believe in
Now you, you give me one good reason to live
And all the things I feel for you

It was a Summer day
Just like a child at play
You took my heart And now the lonely days are through 'cause you

You give me one good reason to live
Something to believe in
Now you, you give me one good reason to live
And all the things I feel for you

Now you, you give me one good reason to live
Something to believe in
Now you, you give me one good reason to live
And all the things I feel for you

Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight

Did you say I got a lot to learn
Well don't think I'm tryin' not to learn
Since this is the perfect spot to learn,
Teach me tonight

Startin' with the ABC of it
Right down to the XYZ of it
Help me solve the mystery of it
Teach me tonight

The sky a blackboard high above
And if a shooting star goes by
I'll use that star to write "I love you"
A thousand times across the sky

One thing isn't very clear, my love
Should the teacher stand so near, my love?
Graduation's almost here, my love
Teach me tonight

Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight

The sky is a blackboard high above you
And if a shooting star goes by
I'll use that star to write " I love you"
A thousand times across the sky

One thing isn't very clear, my love
Should the teacher stand so near, my love?
Graduation's almost here, my love
Teach me tonight

Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight
Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight
Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight
Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight
Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight
Teach me tonight, teach me tonight, teach me tonight

I'd like to be, where there's just you and me
Living our fantasy flights
And come what may, we'll enjoy every day
Loving through lingering nights

Let's go away for a while
Let's go away for a while
We can be together, in our paradise found

Tropical seas, with a Summer warm breeze
Sailing to romantic isles
Falling in love, under stars up above
Shimmering for unending miles

Let's go away for a while
Let's go away for a while
We can be together, in our paradise found

Let's go away
We'll be together every passing day
Every day
And have all night to play
Let's go away
I'm gonna love you each and every way
Every day

Let's go away for a while
Let's go away for a while
We can be together, in our paradise found

Let's go away
We'll be together every passing day
Every day
And have all night to play
Let's go away
I'm gonna love you each and every way
Every day

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