Original Cowboy Russ Lyrics

Just driving through the city
Still need to sort things out
I don't need to know the pity
I'm feeling for us now

We walked right back together
Back when I hardly knew
Why do the strangest things
Bring back those times with you
Just when we're getting closer
You're seeing someone new

Just wandering around the city
Drifting the days away
Searching through crowds of people
The face that got away

We spent all our time together
I shared all my dreams with you
You led me down this path
And now I see where to
Turns out my best just wasn't
Good enough for you

You couldn't recognize the loss
No matter what the cost
You didn't feel the love
We both shared in the past
Everything just ends up so sad
To bad, I gave it all I had

Just walking through the city
The future that went astray
Searching through crowds of people
The life that got away

You're telling me it's nothing
When I would watch you stare
How could I get to you
When you were never there

We walked right back together
Back when I hardly knew
Why do the strangest things
Bring back those times with you
Just when we're getting closer
You're seeing someone new

You couldn't recognize the loss
Guess you thought the love was dead
Too bad, so sad

Copyright © 1995 by Cowboy Russ Music

Well, you sure look good tonight
I think I've come to see the light
Come on now, hold on to me
Belong to me

You know that love looks good on you
In what you say and what you do
Come on now, hold on to me
It's all I need

I've got to feel important to you
In all that you say and do
Not a thought comes by that doesn't deal with you
What did I do before

Give it up, I'm feeling something beautiful
Look at us, we're starting to be suitable
Now I just can't seem to wipe the smile away
And you gave it to me

Can't seem to get enough of you
When you're away I dream that you'll come home
And hold on to me
Belong to me

And so it never really ends
You mend the hurts that never end
Come on, hold on to me
It's all I need

A lot of things I settled for didn't ever last
But now I know it's all in the past
I can't believe that this is really happening
Making all your fantasies realities

We could be in for some surprises
I know it, you know it too
Before you think you're compromising
Just realize it's only here for you

You've got a knack for bringing out the best in me
When the love is working it's possible to see
So clearly, I'm wondering if it could really come to me
And you brought it to me

Yeah, you sure look good tonight
I think I've finally seen the light
Come on, hold on to me
It's all I need

Copyright © 1995 by Cowboy Russ Music

We all need someone a friend who'll be there
If things come undone who's going to care
Don't keep it all locked up tight
I promise to always be there

When every time you try a fresh start
And you can't see around the bend
No matter how your world is falling apart
Friendship is the glue to make it mend

When you need someone to lean on
Why can't that someone be me
I've had that same kind of feeling
Don't run and hide, let it be

I know the hurt you've been feeling
I've had some dreams hit the ground
All that you need is someone like me
Who knows where your dreams can be found

Some days go easy some turn out wrong
Well, if you feel lonely I can be strong
Rainy days and lonely nights
That seem to last forever never really do

I know it's hard to keep going
When everything keeps going wrong
But don't you give up on the good life
Not while I'm here to lean on

Copyright © 1996 by Cowboy Russ Music

Rain keeps pounding without a break
Beatin' with the heart awake
I can't imagine what you're doin'
When you're not around
A jealous thought gets me down
I need you now

When you're gone
You gotta' know that everything is turnin' me upside down
For so long
You gotta' see that confusion's spinning me around
When you're gone
You gotta' know that the feeling isn't gone for me

Shadows reachin' long across the floor
Wishin' you were at the door
You know it's insanity
You always keep leavin' me
Walkin' around one room to the next
Rememberin' the very best

When you're gone
You gotta' know that everything is turnin' me upside down
For so long
You gotta' see that confusion's spinning me around
Just can't take it when you're gone
You gotta' know that the feeling isn't gone for me

And because it's so strong
It's that much harder
I'm feeling so alone
But, I need to hold you
And feel the magic
You've been away so long

Well if it isn't enough
I cannot make it more
But, we've been through this hour before
Here we go one more time
Please look to your heart
Can we make a fresh start

And rain keeps pounding without a break
Beatin' with the heart awake
I can't imagine what you're doin'
When you're not around
A jealous thought gets me down
I need you now

When you're gone
You gotta' know that everything is turnin' me upside down
For so long
You gotta' see that confusion's spinning me around
Just can't take it when you're gone
You gotta' know that the feeling isn't gone for me

When you're gone
You gotta' know that everything is turnin' me upside down
For so long
You gotta' see that confusion's spinning me around
Just can't take it when you're gone
You gotta' know that the feeling isn't gone for me

Copyright © 1995 by Cowboy Russ Music

There's a feelin' burnin' in my heart
She turns the key the door is open
One look from her and that's all I need to start
And not a single word is spoken

She don't know what she's doin' to me
She don't know she don't know
When will I find a way that I can make her see
She don't know she don't know

All around her there's a magic in the air
The words come out but they don't reach her
She slips away every time that I get near
She means so much, but I can't touch her

She don't know what she's doin' to me
She don't know she don't know
When will I find a way that I can make her see
She don't know she don't know

Copyright © 1996 by Cowboy Russ Music

So many times disappointed
Doin' a bout with a doubt you could never see
Then out of nowhere it sounded
Something is happening

Someone who happened to hear you
Listened in silence and knew how to understand
One step ahead of a feeling
Touching your loving hands

Now I know that things are gonna' be alright this time
This time around
Lonely days give way to warm and gentle nights
This time

No need to keep second guessing
Racing in circles and trying to figure out
Answers to all of the questions
You had them all along

Yes, I know that things are gonna' be alright this time
This time around
Lonely days give way to warm and gentle nights
This time

Take away all of your doubts
Cause there's something for you
That comes from a different place
In a different way

Straight ahead you and me every day
You just got to be you just be me
And you know love
Can give you what you need

Now I know that things are gonna' to be alright this time
This time around
Lonely days give way to warm and gentle nights
Warm and gentle summer nights

So many times disappointed
Doin' a bout with a doubt you could never see
Then out of nowhere it sounded
Straight to the heart of me

Now I know that things are gonna' to be alright this time
This time around
Lonely days give way to warm and gentle nights
This time

Yes I know that things are gonna' be alright this time
This time around
Lonely days give way to warn and gentle nights
Warm and gentle summer nights

Copyright © 1996 by Cowboy Russ Music

There's no time for change of plans
I must leave, it's in your hands
I know you'll wait, but for how long
Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone

When I'm away you'll go and have a good time
What can I say will you remember you're mine
What will you do when they wanna touch ya
What will you do when they wanna get ya
I know what they'll do if you ever let 'em
Are you gonna let 'em

Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do

When the boys all come to call
Will you take them in at all
Or will you send them all away
Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone

Why don't you run and do what you wanna do
Ain't nothing wrong 'cause I'll be doing it too
If you give in, I don't wanna hear it
And if he wins, I don't wanna see it
Whatever you do maybe you could hide it
Try and keep it quiet

Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do

When it's night and I'm not there
When the cold is in the air
Will you make the best of it
With someone there to keep you warm

Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do when I'm gone
Whatcha gonna do

Copyright © 1994 by Cowboy Russ Music

I spend most of the day just a lookin' at the clock
And dreamin' of the things I'd like to do with you
But nothin' ever changes from day to day
I'm just sittin' here waiting on you

Our time's about up
I don't wanna be wastin' my life away
Our time's about up
I don't wanna be wishin' my life away

I spend too much time just waitin' 'round here for you
And when you say we'll be together you're always gone
I need a little more excitement
I don't know how you've held my heart so long

Our time's about up
Time just marches on
Our time's about up
It's hard to believe you've held me this long

Chances are chances and I know I've had a few
But at the time they just seemed wrong
Now I'm sitting here wondering if
I'll have that chance to be back again with you

Our time's about up
Time just marches on
Our time's about up
Will I get that chance to be back again with you

There's gotta be somethin' else I can do
I just sit here waitin' to hear your voice
But, one day I'll be gone
And you'll see I should have been the choice

Our time's about up
I'm finished wastin' my life away
Our time's about up
I'm finished wishin' my life away

Copyright © 1997 by Cowboy Russ Music /
Betsyman Music

I think you know I'll always be there for you
Just wish you felt that same way too
I know you've had a problem for some time
But now you're part of a motionless mime

Life goes on and times have changed
There's a life here, that was arranged
Don't you think it's time we ran a different race?
You can forget the past with no disgrace
So tell me....

How long should I wait around
Don't you understand, when you're down I'm down?
The memory of a past gone bad
Doesn't have to affect all that we had
So tell me.....

There's one thing I must know
Tell me, why you can't let go?
There's one thing I must know
Tell me, why won't you let go?

How long do you think you'll last
Living with a continuous past
As you reflect on that, I say
"You're becoming less of yourself each and every day!"

And there's one thing I must know
Tell me, why you can't let go?
There's one thing I must know
Tell me, why won't you let go?

Copyright © 1997 by Cowboy Russ Music