From the recordings Propeller and 35 Years - The Definitive Shoes Collection 1977 - 2012
Lyrics
Lyrics by Shoes
Propeller (1994)
Composed by John Murphy
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I wanna help you but my hands are tied
You'll never get over this if you don't try
A pretty face can be a useful tool
But somewhere baby you forgot the rules
You played the part with a twisted heart
It's a thing of the past and it shows
You can't try to force your heart where it won't go
You should be livin' on your own by now
You don't need anyone to bring you down
All they sold you was a pack of lies
By the look on your face I thought somebody died
You stayed the same while the others changed
It's a thing of the past and it shows
You can't try to force your heart where it won't go
You no longer have the world at your feet
It's a thing of the past that's got you beat
It's sad to see that none of this was ever meant to be
'Cause time and time again we're told
Nothing that's spoiled can grow
I wanna help you but my hands are tied
You'll never get over this if you don't try
I've seen a lot of what the world can do
By the look in your eyes I think you've seen it too
It left a mark on your unsuspecting heart
It's a thing of the past and it shows
You can't try to force your heart where it won't go
You no longer have the world at your feet
It's a thing of the past that's got you beat
I'd like to help you but you're beyond hope
I'm not surprised to find you already know
It's a thing of the past and it shows
You can't try to force your heart where it won't go
It just won't go
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John: lead & backing vocals, bass, electric & acoustic guitars, keyboard
Gary: backing vocals, electric guitars (including solo), banjo
Jeff: backing vocals, electric guitar
Mike Zelenko: drums