Rumours Of Passion; Visions Of Dust

Rumours Of Passion; Visions Of Dust
The Lyrics

Paul MurphyThe lyrics to Irish singer/songwriter Paul Murphy's 1998 mini-album, Rumours Of Passion; Visions Of Dust. A fast-paced rock album, even on paper the lyrics come across at a frenetic pace, and the material here bounces with the narrative twists this master wordsmith is known for. Works presented include the ruminative title track; internet favourite 'mini-movies' 'Me And The Princess' and 'Pretty Woman & The Photographer'; the vituperative late-1980's me-gen take-down 'All The Joys You've Tasted'; end-of-relationship examination 'Don't Look To Me For Comfort'; the slow, beguiling, life reflection 'Side By Side With Illusion'; the look-back-in-anger 'Wedding Song' and 'Loser's Blues'; and 'Further Along The Watchtower' in place of the album's one cover version, a coda to Bob Dylan's classic 'All Along The Watchtower'. Also included is an essay by Paul on the songs and recording circumstances, 'Trying To Recall Tomorrow', and as bonus material there are photographs hand-written lyric sheets, and online cue-card artworks and alternate cover art. Me And The Princess [Excerpt] Princess came from a broken home, where she'd taken many knocks
She ran away at 15, and made a living out of picking locks
One thing was understood all around, she belonged to the guy they called 'The Big Man'
And anyone who messed with her was gonna wind up with no hands I met her in a bar one night, when the temperature was 9 below
Four months later we're still together, and I'm keeping my head low
But she had a restless urge, and she never liked things being easy
She started staying out all night, saying "I don't care who sees me" I threw my cards in front of her, I said "Tell me where I stand"
She said "You don't dictate to me - that's something you better understand"
"I told you up from the start, we shouldn't be any more than friends"
"And I don't know if I'll remember you, after this whole thing ends" I looked back around the room, saw the start of the next new deal
I said "Call me if you change your mind about the way you feel"
I left the place in daylight, I knew it was a big mistake
When a voice behind me said "Boys, give this guy a ride... he's got a lot of things we're gonna break" ...