Fighting for my dreams

My friends said I was crazy to be thinking I could be a star

The dreams I had as a small child were just a bridge too far

They had a small town mentality and couldn’t get out of this rut

But I knew I could make it, I knew I could make the cut

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(but) I’m going to keep on fighting,

Fighting,

Fighting for the dreams I had

I’m going to keep on dreaming,

Dreaming,

Dreaming for the life I want

I’m going to keep on hoping

Hoping

Hoping for my one big chance

I’m going to keep on dreaming

Dreaming

Because dreaming never hurt nobody (at all)

Made my way to the city not knowing what to expect

Met a few good people who showed me love and respect

No luck ahead, casting agents repeatedly closing the door

Telling me I didn’t have the look and they wanted something more

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Need someone to open the door and let me seize my moment

Because these hopes and dreams nobody is going to break them

Tried to make some much needed cash standing on a corner selling tours

At night worked in a bar but got tired of asking ‘what’s yours?’

People telling I should give up and begin to move back home to town

But I won’t give up until I’m on top of the pile wearing my crown

Laughter in the sky

Throughout my childhood you were always on TV

Saturday night it seemed, it was only you and me

Laughter filled the room and a smile upon my face

Now who is going to fill this comedy legend space?

Born in Edinburgh, you then head for the big smoke

You achieved fame quickly by telling a simple joke

Another classic sketch about class on the Frost Report

Then left for the Two Ronnies without a second thought

More laughter soon followed and that brought you more fame

Now people up and down the country know you by your name

 Other projects came and went and you become a BAFTA winner

 Gervais asked you on to EXTRAS and you became a toilet sinner

 The four candles sketch genius and still lives on today

Written by Ronnie Barker the laughter will continue to stay

A ‘Sorry’ sitcom success were you played a librarian called Tim

But for now it’s Goodnight from me and a special Goodnight from him, 

I walked the night

The darkness approaches and silence fills the air

I walk the streets alone I walk without a care

Shadows fill the streets the moon a perfect sphere

Slowly step by step I move up another gear

Out of the city lights the stars flash dance in the sky

Dreaming I was free, dreaming I could fly

Face to face with my thoughts they become much more clear

Unable to turn back I have the need to face my fear

Rain begins to pour and I take it as a sign

I carry on walking knowing that I’ve crossed the thinking line

My reflection in a still puddle makes me look so relieved

A huge weight of my shoulders because I always believed

The night draws to a close and the sun begins to rise

My thoughts become the truth the enemy is only lies

Steps become shorter and the need to walk gradually ends

I no longer walk alone; I’m now surrounded by my friends

Global Warming

Climate change is the greatest environmental threat

The needs of the planet that people haven’t met

Endangering our economy, communities and health

Businesses not concerned with our future only their wealth

Increase in energy means increase in fossil fuels

Why not solar or wind energy? Surely we have nothing to lose

More fuel, farms, buildings has led to deforestation

An increase in carbon dioxide not good for any nation

Raising sea levels, flooding and the melting polar ice

It will affect the future but for now we don’t think twice

The balance of scientific opinion is that human activities are to blame

Every one of us has to act; we all need to do the same

Ash and gases from volcanic eruptions also enter the atmosphere

We have to make changes we can’t continue to live in fear

Animals losing their habitats, means animals losing their life

If Global Warming doesn’t change our world will be in strife

That Smile

I didn’t know what to expect when I went out that Thursday night

But something stirred inside me telling me it was going to be alright

The weather was atrocious and my positive mood was quickly wearing thin

But I didn’t remain defeated as when I saw you I knew I would win

I stood alone by the bar blending unnoticed in to the background

Hoping you would notice me above the band and their musical sound

The night was under way and the noise turned in to a raucous laughter

If Disney signs the movie then this will be our happy ever after

You sat down stylishly at your table and stared straight towards me

A smile that’s worth a million dollars and I got to see it all for free

For a moment I stared, then looked away as I couldn’t comprehend

Was that I sign or a signal, I missed, for me to become your friend?

And now, as I close my eyes, that smile still won’t leave my head

I keep thinking of all the romantic things I wish I could have said

What I wouldn’t give to see you again and see that beautiful smile

If I had to travel around the world it would definitely be worthwhile

Incredible Woman

In a crowded room

I watched you from a far

You caught my eye while I was standing at the bar

Tonight the stars aligned

We laughed in the rain

An incredible woman whose love I would gain

You have the perfect smile

To match you sparkling eyes

I can’t believe you picked me from a thousand guys

All the signs were there

This was too good to be true

An incredible woman there can be only one of you

A cheeky kiss on the lips

Finally I’m holding your hand

Moving to the dance floor to the rhythm of the band

You took me in your arms

We had our first dance

An incredible woman you had me in a love trance

A princess in the night

Calling out my name

Two of us together our lives will never be the same

A Knight in shining armour

Coming to rescue you

An incredible woman whose fairytale has come true

The Invisible Child

I sit in the classroom on a table with three

I’m not more able or S.E.N

I’m simply just me

I don’t have a temper or prone to an outburst

I just want to be visible

I have an educational thirst

My attendance is perfect and I’m never late

My homework in on time

And I’m everyone’s best mate

I do my very best and wouldn’t dare complain

I put my head down

Unfortunately, you do the same

I thrive at the subjects that you’ll never measure

Music, PE and art

I do them for pleasure

Sports day comes around and my turn to shine

Winning all the races

No praise is mine

SAT’s come around and my learning has gone into decay

More and more testing

We repeat everyday

You know my name but you don’t know who I am

My likes and interests

Is this a government scam?

The end of the year and my annual report is due

You tick the boxes

I’m average in more than a few

I’m hoping next year that I become more visible

Recognition at last

But for now I’m still invisible

We never realised

We met when we were young in days that lasted forever

We didn’t have a care just the two of us together

We talked about the future wondered what it would hold

Talked about our lives the two of us growing old

Pre-Chorus

When did we fall out of love?

How did we drift apart?

Should we go back to the very start?

Chorus

We never realised love had moved on

For years I thought you were the only one

We tried to save what we thought we had

But the happiness was soon replaced with sad

The butterflies I felt when I saw you had gone

Why didn’t we realise love had moved on?

Where does the blame lie as it wasn’t you or me?

The signs were always there we just couldn’t really see

A different outlook on life as we grew further and further away

Two separate lives living a completely different way

Bridge

Leaving our relationship was the hardest thing to do

I hope that one day I can finally get over you

Making the decision to move on was by far the hardest part

Honestly my dear, I never meant to break your heart

The little quirks I once loved were becoming more annoying

This relationship lie is becoming soul destroying

Love in your eyes

I never knew what love was until I held you in my arms

You didn’t know who I was until I whispered my name

Suddenly your eyes opened revealing love I had never known

For the first time ever I realised that life was more than a game

A heartbeat I could feel that beat in time with mine

You smiled a perfect smile that lit up your beautiful face

A tiny hand that wrapped itself around my index finger

Love connected us, without hesitation, as I felt your tender embrace

For years I struggled, I never knew if this day would arrive

Always wondering why it hadn’t happened to me so far

I see others with the perfect family, living a life I wanted to have

And now I finally have you my life, my perfect superstar

I watched as you fell asleep lying peacefully in your cot

I know I should cherish this moment as tears filled my eyes

Soon you will be up and about leaving to continue your journey

I hope every time I look at you I can still see love in your eyes

Ten Years Too Late

Sometimes you meet somebody who turns your world around

Someone who lifts you up when inside you are feeling down

A simple text or message can make your day or night

Someone you want next to you on life’s long haul flight

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But I’m ten years too late

Too late to be given a chance

I’m not after pity or sympathy

Just want to be given a second glance

When we go out we go out as friends

I’m sadly stuck in that zone

Some night I will find the courage

To call you up on your telephone

We’ll arrange our very first date

But I’m afraid I’m ten years too late

I see your posts on facebook and I wish I could say what I think

To hold you close one evening after an evening of laughter and drink

When we are together I try and tell you exactly how I feel

The way you make me smile, my heart can no longer conceal

Bridge

So what happens now?  Do I continue to hide in the background?

Searching for someone like you but why search when it is you I’ve already found

The past we can not change but the future is up for discussion

We could make sweet music like an orchestra and its wonderful percussion

Yes no doubt we will turn heads but I really don’t care what they all say

I just want to be with you for now and every day

A Stranger’s Advice

It was a cold icy morning, when the train came along

I entered the carriage as normal whistling my latest favourite song

The carriage was empty but soon people came on board

At each stop people leaving, pulling gentle on the exit cord

My mind was wandering as my eyes were scanning the crowd

Thinking about moving, as the noise was becoming too loud

I suddenly noticed an elderly man sitting quietly towards the rear

He looked hungry and alone wearing an aid behind his ear

As I quietly approached him, he looked up and muttered a word

I sat and smiled opposite not knowing what I had heard

The train began to quieten as more and more people departed

The stranger looked back down and his smile had now departed

I spoke to him softly, smiled and simply started with hello sir

He looked up and spoke in a voice that silenced the morning air

We talked about his life, love and losses that he previously had

He said in his long life he had been up and down, both happy and sad

There was a spark in his eyes, as he told me tales from the past

When he was at his highest point he knew it certainly wouldn’t last

He’d lost the love of his life, the kids and the money had all gone

And now he rides the train all day, sitting alone, sitting as one

He asked about my life and why I was riding this passenger train

I told him about my hopes and dreams and what I’d like to finally gain

He said he’d had it all and foolishly thought it would last forever

I asked him, if he could, would he do it again and he simply said “never”

Why? I thought, as he voice began to quiver and the tears began to flow

Because the things I valued gave him this life, he was at an all time low

He said greed takes over when you have the power to influence others

Now materialistic things have gone and so have my sisters and brothers

I could have tried to pick it all up and made another successful attempt

But happiness and love should have been the only dream I dreamt

I asked him if he had some advice that he could pass on to the next generation

His smiled returned, his eyes widened and he spoke without hesitation

Tell the people you love how happy they make you feel

Give people your time as this is something that no-one can steal

Laugh at yourself everyday and don’t take life so serious

Open your mind; don’t say too much let people think you’re mysterious

We laughed for the remainder of the journey exchanged a story or two

My stop was next; I got up to leave and told him I’m glad I’ve met you

He said don’t be a stranger my new friend, come visit I’m here to stay

Ten years have now passed and I talk with my old stranger every single day

Stairway to Fame

Rejection and failure are my biggest fears

I’ve been trying to survive this life for many years

Audition after audition the door slams shut

People continuing to tell me I haven’t made the cut

I’ll reach for the stars because that’s the highest I can be

One day they will believe and see what I do in me

Chorus

One step at a time

I know I’ll get there

One step at a time

Success at each stair

One step at a time

It gets harder to succeed

One step at a time

Recognition is what I bleed

The snipes from people who thought they knew best

Telling me it’ll never happen I should give it a rest

I’ve been at rock bottom looking up to the sky

Asking myself is it worth it, I’ll give it one more try

I’ll reach for the stars because that’s the highest I can be

One day they will believe and see what I do in me

Bridge

But I’ll believe, believe in myself

The recognition for my work is my only wealth

I don’t want all the riches that fame brings

I just want the opportunity to do my own thing

I want people to know who I am, my name

As I take my first step on the stairway to fame

I’ll reach for the stars because that’s the highest I can be

One day they will believe and see what I do in me