John Illsley – It’s a long way back

City of Angels was Burning bright
Setting the scene for an LA night
Standing on the edge of tranquility
This was the moment to take in the view
Shimmering with the red and blue
Sun going down at the Sunset Marquee
People you knew but never met
Masters and maidens that slipped through the net
Friends of friends of a certain kind
Talk of the town a line in the news
In the Gallery with a touch of the blues
All you need is a six blade knife

It’s a long way back,
It’s a long way back to Deptford Town

Sometimes it feels like these days will never end
The push and pull of how we dance the messages we send
Natures voice unheard amongst bluster and desire
No one seems to notice that the flames are getting higher
Which way is up no one can agree
Keep asking myself where’s the sense of harmony
Smoke and heat of a hotel room
Songs from the bard like rare perfume
Fresh off the shelf now they’re gone
Nothing now will ever be the same
Could this be heaven by another name
Depends what side you’re on
If she asks you to go you can’t decline
Putting it down a line at a time
Don’t move too fast better taking it slow
The world didn’t start with the ticking of the clock
Can’t get by without a few knocks
One by one blow by blow

It’s a long way back,
It’s a long way back to Deptford Town

There’s going to be a problem if we don’t see eye to eye
Only time will tell before another battle cry
Take time to reflect take time to consider this
For you and me and him and her this life of utter bliss

Another actor another stage
Who pays the pipers pay
Let’s hope he don’t get lost
Or tries to count the cost
You face the world with quiet contempt
Was this really what you meant
When all is frozen and nothing pure
Its make or break kill or cure
I’m not sure anybody knows
The way it is and how it goes
Which way is up no one can agree
Liberty fraternity Equality
From New York city to Monterey
New Orleans to Frisco Bay
On every street in every town
Out on the highway on with the show
So much I just didn’t know
So I breathed it in took it down
A gentle man with his gracious wife
They had their dreams of a perfect life
Worked the land until the sun went down
They were lovers then in that market town
The battle ground had left its legacy
No words he spoke of this victory
He built a world that was safe and sound
Life was good in that Market town
Take what you need not what you want
There’s no bars or restaurants
No playing in the park no visits to the Zoo
Relax my friend and let things be
You have you’re pride and honesty
None of this was planned
Or so they say
But the sun will shine and the winds will blow
This all will pass as well we know
Once there was a river now it’s a stream
Looking back it feels like a dream
Memories linger in your heart
Life feel shot cos time flies
Take a look through a child’s eyes
Now’s the time to make a new start

It’s a long way back,
It’s a long way back to Deptford Town