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Lyrics - Message To The World

"MESSAGE TO THE WORLD"
(In memory of Nick Ray)

I sat alone upon a rocky shore to think it through
I turned my eyes out to the sea
The sun reflected on the waters running blue
I saw the world belonged to me
  Chorus:
Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
I learned a friend had gone, he chose to die alone
No time to say goodbye he's lost to those who hesitate
How come we learn to love too late and then the bird has flown
We've got to open up our hearts and minds communicate
  Repeat Chorus
I sat alone upon a rocky shore to think it through
I turned my eyes out to the sea
The sun reflected on the waters running blue
I saw the world belonged to me
  Repeat Chorus twice
Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
<pre> </pre> Live with me
Live with you
Live your life...

Live with me
Live with you
Live your life...

Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
Do what you want to do
Say what you want to say
Be what you want to be
Live for today today
<pre> </pre> Live with me
Live with you
Live your life...

Live with me
Live with you
Live your life...

© 1992, Music: ARK, Lyrics: Ant Short

Nick Ray was a friend of the band, who decided to end his life. His death was a shock for his family and friends. The song is more than just a tribute, it asking people to open up and not bottle their problems inside. There is always someone who will listen.