The Pillow Book


Inspired by Sei Shonagon on the 23rd of July 2001.
/ Things that please me / Things that displease me / Things that attract me /
This is my Pillow Book.

Thursday 20 February 2003

Better man
Robbie Williams

Send someone to love me, I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm in pouring rain
Give me endless summer, Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old before my time

As my soul heals the shame, I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doing all I can to be a better man

Go easy on my conscience 'cause it's not my fault
I know I've been taught to take the blame
Rest assured my angels will catch my tears
Walk me out of here I'm in pain

Once you've found that lover you're homeward bound
Love is all around, Love is all around
I know some have fallen on stony ground
But Love is all around
Help Me Make It Through The Night

Take the ribbon from my hair Shake it loose and let it fall
Lay in soft upon my skin Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side Till the early morning light
All I'm asking is your time Help me make it through the night

I don't care who's right or wrong I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow Lord tonight I need a friend

Yesterday is dead and gone And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone Help me make it through the night

And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Beauty School Dropout
Frankie Avalon

Your story sad to tell
A teenage ne'er do well
Most mixed up non-delinquent on the block

Your futures so unclear now
What's left of your career now
Can't even get a trade in on your smock
Beauty school dropout
No graduation day for you
Beauty school dropout
Missed your mid-terms and flunked shampoo
Well at least you could have taken time to wash and clean your clothes up
After spending all that dough to have the doctor fix you nose up

Baby get moving (Better get movin)
Why keep your feeble hopes alive
What are you proving (What are you provin)
You've got the dream but not the drive

If you go for your diploma you could join the steno pool
Turn in your teasin' comb and go back to high school

Beauty school dropout (Beauty school dropout)
Hanging around the corner store
Beauty school dropout (Beauty school dropout)
It's about time you knew the score

Well they couldn't teach you anything you think you're such a looker
But no customer would go to you unless she was a hooker

Baby don't sweat it (Don't sweat it)
You're not cut out to hold a job
Better forget it (Forget it)
Who wants their hair done by a slob?

Now your bangs are curled your lashes twirled but still the world is cruel
Wipe off that angel face and go back to high school

Baby don't blow it
Don't put my good advice to shame
Baby you know it
Even dear Abby'd say the same

Now I've called the shot, get off the pot, I really gotta fly
Gotta be going to that malt shop in the sky

Beauty school dropout (Beauty school dropout)
Go back to high school
Beauty school dropout (Beauty school dropout)
Go back to high school
Beauty school dropout (Beauty school dropout)
Go back to high school
I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair

[Mitzi]
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
And send him on his way.

I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms.

[Mitzi and Chorus]
I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms,
I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms,
And send him on his way.

Don't try to patch it up.

[Chorus]
Tear it up, tear it up!

[Mitzi]
Wash him out, dry him out.

[Chorus]
Push him out, fly him out.

[Mitzi]
Cancel him and let him go!

[Chorus]
Yeah, sister!

[Mitzi]
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
And send him on his way.

If a man don't understand you,
If you fly on separate beams,
Waste no time, make a change,
Ride that man right off your range.
Rub him out of the roll call,
And drum him out of your dreams.

[Chorus]
Oho! If you laugh at different comics,
If you root for different teams,
Waste no time, weep no more,
Show him what the door is for.
Rub him out of the roll call,
And drum him out of your dreams.

[Mitzi]
You can't light a fire when the wood is wet.

[Chorus]
No!

[Mitzi}
You can't make a butterfly strong.

[Chorus]
Hmm, hmm!

[Mitzi]
You can't fix an egg when it ain't quite good.

[Chorus]
And you can't fix a man when he's wrong!

[Mitzi]
You can't put back a petal when it falls from a flower,
Or sweeten up a fellow when he starts turnin' sour.

[Chorus]
Oh no! Oh no!

[Mitzi and Chorus]
If his eyes get dull and fishy,
When you look for glints and gleams,
Waste no time,
Make a switch,
Drop him in the nearest ditch!
Rub him out of the roll call,
And drum him out of your dreams.
Oho! Oho!

[Mitzi]
I went to wash that man right outa my hair,
I went to wash that man right outa my hair,
I went to wash that man right outa my hair,
And sent him on his way.

[Chorus]
She went to wash that man right outa her hair,
She went to wash that man right outa her hair,
She went to wash that man right outa her hair,

[Mitzi and Chorus]
And sent him on his way!
Rainbow High
(Evita)

(Eva:)
There again I've more to do
Than simply get the message through
I haven't started
Let's get this show on the road
Let's make it obvious
Peron is off and rolling

Chorus:

(Eva's dressers:)
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, movement
Hands, magic, rings, glamour
Face, diamonds, excitement, image

(Eva:)
I came from the people, they need to adore me
So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes
I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High
They must have excitement, and so must I

(Eva's dressers:)
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, image

(Eva:)
I'm their product, it's vital you sell me
So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose
I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High
They need their escape, and so do I

(chorus)

(Eva:)
All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy
I won't disappoint them
I'm their savior, that's what they call me
So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes
To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High
In magical colors

You're not decorating a girl for a night on the town
And I'm not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a crown

Next stop will be Europe
The Rainbow's gonna tour, dressed up, somewhere to go
We'll put on a show

Look out, mighty Europe
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of
Argentina's brand of star quality

Friday 14 February 2003

High Noon

Do not forsake me oh my darlin'
On this our wedding day
Do not forsake me oh my darlin'
Wait, wait along
I do not know what fate awaits me
I only know I must be brave
And I must face a man who hates me
Or lie a coward, a craven coward
Or lie a coward in my grave
Oh to be turned 'twixt love and duty
'Sposin' I lose my fair haired beauty
Look at that big hand move along
Near in high noon
He made a vow while in State's prison
Vowed it would be my life or his
I'm not afraid of death but, oh
What will I do if you leave me
Do not forsake me oh my darlin'
You made that promise as a bride
Do not forsake me oh my darlin'
Although you're grievin'
Don't think of leavin'
Now that I need you by my side
Wait along, wait along
Le Tango De Roxanne
Jose Feliciano

Will drive you!
Will drive you!
Will drive you!
Mad!

Roxanne
You don't have to put on that red light
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
You don't have to sell your body to the night

His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin
It's more than I can stand!

Why does my heart cry?
Feelings I can't fight!
You're free to leave me but
Just don't deceive me!
...And please believe me when I say
I love you!

Roxanne
You don't have to put on that red light!
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
You don't have to put on that red light
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight!
Roxanne

Why does my heart cry?
Feelings I can't fight!
Roxanne
I love you!
Blue Velvet
Bobby Vinton

She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet was the night
Softer than satin was the light
From the stars
She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were her eyes
Warmer than May her tender sighs
Love was ours
Ours a love I held tightly
Feeling the rapture grow
Like a flame burning brightly
But when she left, gone was the glow of
Blue velvet
But in my heart there'll always be
Precious and warm, a memory
Through the years
And I still can see blue velvet
Through my tears
Portishead
Dummy (1994)
Sour Times

To pretend no one can find
The fallacies of morning rose
Forbidden fruit, hidden eyes
Curtises that I despise in me
Take a ride, take a shot now

Cos nobody loves me
Its true
Not like you do

Covered by the blind belief
That fantasies of sinful screens
Bear the facts, assume the dye
End the vows no need to lie, enjoy
Take a ride, take a shot now

Cos nobody loves me
Its true
Not like you do

Who oo am I, what and why
Cos all I have left is my memories of yesterday
Ohh these sour times

Cos nobody loves me
Its true
Not like you do

After time the bitter taste
Of innocence decent or race
Scattered seeds, buried lives
Mysteries of our disguise revolve
Circumstance will decide ....

Cos nobody loves me
Its true
Not like you do

Cos nobody loves me
Its true
Not like you
Nobody loves.. me
Its true
Not, like, you.. do
Silicone
Mono

So many times I try to make you understand
You never tried to see behind my smile

If I didn’t know you like I do
I’d get you into the secret in me
Just because I’m good at fooling you
When no one’s around I walk in your shoes

I’m smiling, while lying to you
I’m smiling, while lying to you
If you only knew

I always try to hide behind a painted smile
So many tears the public never see

If I didn’t know you like I do
I’ll get you into the secret in me
Just because I'm good at fooling you
When no one’s around I walk in your shoes

I’m smiling, while lying to you
I’m smiling, while lying to you
When it always seems true

I’m smiling, while lying to you
I’m smiling, while lying to you
If you only knew

I’m smiling, while lying to you
I’m smiling, while lying to you
If you only knew

I’m smiling, while lying to you
I’m smiling, while lying to you
If you only knew