Life With The Fuel Light On

It's a harsh but, necessary lesson.
Being skint and, on the bones.
A life full of complaints and struggles.
I don't know how I'll pay back my loans.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not in trouble.
Just every month ends in panic and struggle.
All the bills are paid. I won't be without a roof.
Any extra finances remain aloof.

Ping!
That's the fuel light on again!
How?!
I haven't driven far!
Bloody downside to owning a car!

Ah, the end of shift…
what to do tonight?
Come on, you know there's always money for a pint!
Even have change for a pizza if I count my pennies right.

Life with the fuel light on.
I shouldn't complain, that doesn't seem fair.
To some, I'm a millionaire.

Life with the fuel light on.
I've got a fridge full of beer.
To some, I'm living the dream with no fear.

Life with the fuel light on.
How can I complain about being skint?
To some, my life is absolutely mint.

Life with the fuel light on.
It's 10.30 at night and, I've got work tomorrow.
Still, i've got a better life than some, those with a diet of sorrow.

Life with the fuel light on.
It's not a living hell. No matter what I might tell.
Life is what you make it, even if you struggle through a spell.
Money doesn't count.
It's the people that matter.
The ones that care.
Surround yourself with them.
Life will then be an breath of endless fresh air.

Long Lesson Learned.


It's been too many years, carrying the memory, laden with tears.
I carry on, walking through the valley of life.
Every time I'm getting somewhere, you show up through the night.

Putting fuel on dieing embers, relighting the fire...an undead desire.
Best thing that happened, you got yourself in trouble and, as usual I dragged you from the rubble.

(Chorus)
It was a long lesson, a long lesson learned
Time gone, time lost.
You were a lesson, a long lesson learned.

Thankfully, this was the last occasion, the last time my life would be subject to your invasion.
Realisation, finally sets in. You abused my good nature with your devil within.

Ever since your weight has been shifted, my life and soul has been lifted.
Just because you'll never be happy, you left me cause' the grass was greener.
Thank you for that, my life since has been non polluted and cleaner.

(Chorus)
It was a long lesson, a long lesson learned
Time gone, time lost.
You were a lesson, a long lesson learned

If I was the Titanic, you're my iceberg.
Except now, I see you coming now.
You can't disturb.

Long lesson learned.

I wish you good health and happiness. Even though you cost me some of mine.
I've learned all the lessons. I'm cured of you.
I'm doing just fine.

(Fade out)
Long lesson, long lesson learned.
Long lesson.
Time lost.
Time gone.

You were a long lesson, long lesson learned.

Domination to decline.

Years of domination.
Crushing the opponent.
This feeling is a moment, own it!
There comes a time, where the king is slayed.
New kid in town, sure to get laid.

(Chorus)
Domination to decline.
Could turn water to wine.
Domination to decline.
From hero to zero.
Domination to decline.

You get older, your powers are diminished.
The young gun comes in, first to the finish.
You put up a fight, refuse to give in.
New kids in town, chasin' the win.


You know your years at the top must come to an end.
New kid in town has a message to send.
So what if you lose?
What does it mean?
You've showed your talent, your skill and determination.

(Chorus)
Domination to decline.
Could turn water to wine.
Domination to decline.
From hero to zero.
Domination to decline.

At the end of the day, every record is up for termination.
Take what you've achieved, hearts of a nation.
All your records are written history.
What's tomorrow? Oh, the mystery!

(Chorus/outro)
Domination to decline.
Could turn water to wine.
Domination to decline.
From hero to zero.
Domination to decline.

Walkin' on egg shells.
Got me on a knife edge.
Unpredictable, quick as a flash.
Like a tiger, ready to strike.
Got me frightened in the dead of night.

(Chorus)
Never turn your back, be at the ready.
Ready for battle, from dark till light.
Fighting fear in the dead of night.
Dead of night.

From deep slumber.
To intense attack.
You can't ever turn your back.
Got to keep your guard up.
Be ready for the strike.
Got me frightened in the dead of night.

Noises all around.
Creeping out the dark.
Not much sleep.
So, up with the lark.
Eyes wide open, ready for the strike.
Got me frightened in the dead of night.

They take everything.
They give nothing.
Nothing but, an anxious fear

(Chorus)
Never turn your back, be at the ready.
Ready for battle, from dark till light.
Fighting fear in the dead of night.
Dead of night.

The instincts are raw.
My fear is primal.
You need to be ready.
You can't be idle.
Watching me on every quarter.
A lamb to the slaughter.
Wide eyed, ready for the strike.
Got me frightened in the dead of night.

Giving nothing.
Taking everything.
For cheap thrills and cheers.

Chorus)
Never turn your back, be at the ready.
Ready for battle, from dark till light.
Fighting fear in the dead of night.
Dead of night.

There's nothing like the feeling of your warm embrace.

The love we have, they can't erase.

From the first eye contact to our latest kiss, you keep me coming back, there's nothing I want to miss.

You understand me, you respect my space.

The love we have, they can't erase.

You look after me.

You always get me through.

When the sun comes up.
I see your face...I'm in love with that smile, so full of grace.

The smile you try to hide, the bashful head turn.

With an embarrassed smirk, you make my heart burn.

You're clingy, needy and always in need of my attention.

I'm not writing to make fun, that's not my intention.

It's all part of what makes you who you are

A shining light, my guiding star.

We've only just begun traveling on the road to our future.

Never a dull moment, it's a keep laughing culture.

We've so much to accomplish.

So far from the finish.

Often, you'll drive me round the bend.
But, I don't want it to end.

Take my hand, let's keep walking.

Our future, we are stalking.

I'll keep you right, I'll be your sunlight.

I want to keep that smile on your face.

The love we have, they can't erase.