Richard Keogh Music

Album Lyrics

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richard keogh the keo years odds and ends album

richard keogh the keo years odds and ends album

– Dragonfly Days –

Dragonfly

Prologue

Dragonfly, flying high

I see your colours

My dragonfly

Dragonfly flying high

Where do you go to?

My dragonfly

Dragonfly

There is a magic in the air

There is a door that isn’t there

Some can see it

Some see naught

Some see the colours of a thought

I was taught the sacred signs

To heal and travel across time

For everything is energy

Just open up, switch on and see

The door it opens one more time

Will I see the dragonfly

Once I make the magic sign

Will I find the dragonfly

Trace the symbol in the air

It must be perfect ,have a care

The door it opens one more time

Will I see the dragonfly

The messenger has just arrived

Wrapped in mystery and light

Once delivered, swan takes flight.

A soul I know will cross tonight

Lord of the woods

From the album “dragonfly days”

Also available as a demo on

“Dreamcatcher”

And a live version on “alive”

There are places , where no human has ever been

There are sights no human

Eye has ever seen

And the lord of the woods dressed in green

Wonders at all he has seen

Makes the rivers and waters to flow

Makes sure that the flowers do grow

That the leaves can bare the weight of snow

In the winter time

When the cold time comes

And I send my love to the

Deer running free

I can see them through the gaps in the trees

And I send my love

To you all running free

To my brothers and sisters

The trees…

– First Light –

Love is love

Love is love

Love is love

I’d like to thank all those

Who’ve shared my life

The good and hard times

You’ve helped me write a few lines

And more than a few songs

Sung from the heart

I must admit its been a journey and a half

( strange from the start )

Love needs no disguise

Some will never recognise

Some will never see

Some will never believe

But love will never deceive

Love is love

Love is love

Looking at it now ,

I’ve made some mistakes along the way,

But its led me here to this place today

So who’s to say ?

Maybe its meant this way

Now I don’t wear my passion

Like a fashion

I keep my love close to my heart

The Veil

This is but part of the journey

This is a chapter of your story

I’m going out of my mind

I think you’ll find

Seeing much more

Than I ever did before

The veil between the worlds

Is paper thin

You’re on the other side

I’m reaching in

You’re right by my side

Tho few can really see

I feel your presence now

And I know you’re guiding me

I see the faces

They’re all around me

Everywhere

I hear their voices calling

I am aware

I take up my pen

And start to write

Images and words

They flow day and night

Whoa..I see the faces

Whoa..I see them all

Sometimes I have to draw

There seems no choice

I am driven by an inner voice

The early hours

become my friend

And in the stillness

There is no end

– Edge of Forever –

I've hurt so much

Spear me with your fears again

For a second time if you must

I’ve gone past caring

Now you’ve cast aside my trust

Bring light on any faults

In our perfect relationship

I’ll try to forgive you

But I don’t think I’m that hip

Stop hiding your head in the sand

Take a look around you

It’s time you gave a hand

In your fate that befalls you

Are you surprised

You’ve broken every law

I’ve hurt so much

I can’t hurt anymore

You say you don’t want to hurt me

But you still choose painful words

Designed to tear me apart

Until everything seems so blurred

I try not to show the loss

But you see though my act

You sit in your triumph

You never did score well in tact

What does it matter anyway

When you never listen to a word I say…

They've got it in for me

From the album “edge of forever” 1984 and the compilation ” union” 2018

I don’t know if it’s jealousy

I don’t know if its hate

I don’t think I’m unfriendly

And I’m hardly ever late

Would you like to make a bet

That they think that I’m a threat

They have only just awoke

Realising that they are the joke

They’d hang me from the nearest tree

Cos’ they’ve got it in for me

Don’t you find it staggering

Don’t you find it such a shock

I don’t fit in that easily

And I’m not a building block

Oh dear he’s got ideas

He’s raising such a stink

It never really dawned on them

That he could really think

– Burning Need –

Don't cry

I’ve heard that you’ve been feeling down

Just because I’m not around

I warned you that this day would come

Well its arrived, packed up gone

Don’t cry, don’t cry, don’t cry

You know I don’t know what to do, when you start to cry

Don’t cry , don’t cry

You know I lose all sympathy

There’s another rumour spreading fast

That I wasn’t your first

And I wasn’t your last

So many , it shocked even me

I wouldn’t mind but you smiled when you told me

Don’t cry….

I take it all, but what you get is more than most

You ask me why, well there’s no time for compromise.

I was going to come back for you

But it looks like you’ve changed too much too

Perhaps it was for the best

After what we shared

I could use the rest.

Chained down again

From the album “burning need ” 1990 and the compilation “tree of dreams”

There’s a bright light calling out to me

A shaft of light in a dark room

And though u cannot clearly see

I run towards it with open arms

No one’s ever going to chain me down again

No one’s ever going to get that close again

So I’ve escaped the restraints you tried to make

All your words and beliefs are fake

I clung to mine till my fingers bled

And kept them all safe in my head

Who told you the scary truth

That no ones got that much to lose

You never could see the reason why

You could never break my smile

You thought you had a hold on me

But a spirit like mine is always free

– Running With The Ghosts –

Touch of decay

From the album “running with the ghosts” 1984 and the demo version on” rewind” 2015

We stand around together

For no reason we can see

Waiting for a future

That can never be

Tired of this existence

And its harrowing way

That leaves a scar so deep

It will never go away

Can anything heal this touch of decay

That leaves you feeling old

And so much older every day

I’ve aged 30 years

For every 2 I’ve struggled through

I’ve lived a life so young

And now there’s nothing left to do

Life holds no more mysteries

Except the question why ?

And that really worries me

Shall I go away and cry ?

In our life despair shows clearly in our eyes

And in desperation, we look to the Sky’s.

– Through The Mists Of Time –

For you

From the album “through mists of time”

The sweetest song I ever wrote

Was for you,it was for you

And every line I ever sang

I meant them ,just for you

For you ,for you

I give them all to you

And every love I ever had

Was a learning

Just for you

I’m growing wiser everyday

And learning about you

Day by day the colours change

They deepen except a few

Pastel shades of quieter love

Are much deeper than the obvious

Don't let the hurt

From the albums “through mists of time”, live version on ” alive “, different mix on ” dreamcatcher “

Sounds such a cliché

But the rain came down today

You’re lying next to me

But we speak our truth

A misunderstanding

Don’t dwell upon the past

What’s gone should be let go

Not haunt us to the last

Don’t let the hurt

Colour everything

Let’s turn this thing around

And start again today

It seems this is our time

Hanging here in space

A word a gentle touch

I try to stroke your face

Don’t turn away from me

Don’t let this moment pass

I’m reaching for you now

I hope it’s not the last

Till I found you

From the album “through mists of time”

Sweet the rain upon your face

As we walked beside the lake

The wild ponies gather round

They sense the peace that we have found

I’ve never found anybody like you

Never found someone to share the way

Never found a hand that didn’t want to let go

No matter what was in the way

Till I found you

We saved a drowning swan that day

While others looked away

Then we drove on to the sea

Talked to Neptune you and me

– Waking Dream –

Brand new heart

From the album “waking dream”

We won’t listen to those who say,

Love can’t win the day,

Who live a life that’s ruled by fear,

Watching all their joy disappear,

As they inch along each day,

Trapped in boxes on the motorway,

Heading for places they don’t want to be

Just adding to the misery

If we look beyond our fears

If we take away all our fears

We can make a brand new start

We can make a brand new heart

Are you happy deep down inside,

Are you where you should be in life,

Or are you living someone else’s dream,

Cos it’s easier it seems.

But in the quiet moments all alone,

Do you cry for something you don’t own,

Have you given up a on your dreams,

Cos they’re impossible it seams.

Tho it may seem easier to go along

And not stand against the tide

Well you know there’ll come a time

When you have to look yourself square in the eye

And answer yourself why

You’re not being true to yourself

People will tell you what clothes to wear

How to talk and how to cut your hair

How to think and how to behave

To be accepted in the sea of greys

Heaven forbid you become yourself

And realise your true wealth

An individual with power

A super woman, super man

Come to save the hour

– Odds and Ends –

Clear Sky's

From the album “odds and ends”

I thought ,more of this

Than obviously you did

It seemed so clear, I had so much to say

So much to save

But now it seems you’ve fallen

By the way side

Well I don’t need to look back anymore

Yeah I don’t need what’s gone

It’s clear Sky’s

Maybe, there is something left that should be said

But it looks to me like

It’d be wasted breath

You didn’t care enough to wait and see me

It’s strange to think it’s over

I’ve got a way to say, I’ve gone and let you go…

Sometimes I listen to the voice inside my head

Telling me to run while I’m ahead

I feel less now than I have ever done

But its hard to make it final

There goes my girl

From the album “odds and ends”

She’s an aisle away

A ring too far

Looking for something that I couldn’t give her in time

She wanted so much but I just said wait

All I got back was a look of panic on her face

Oh you should have seen her face

There goes my girl

With words so plain I made it clear

Whatever I did she had nothing to fear

I couldn’t stop the need in me

But that didn’t mean i didn’t want her with me

Why couldn’t she see ?

Yeah, yeah, torn in two, deep inside

Pain drives deep,but I won’t cry

Tried to get through but I just didn’t make it in time

She needed more than I could give

Perhaps another time

Was it so hard to believe in me

I thought we had it made

I guess it wasn’t to be

Now she’s trying to take me ,take me, take me down and break me, break me

But all you do is make me,make me die inside.

– Shadows –

Shadow running by

From the album “shadows”

Out of the corner of my eye

I caught a shadow running by

Turn the corner

Fold back the time

It’s yesterday once more

Catching glimpses of another time

Another moment passes by

A thought hits out

Like dust caught in a beam of light

It’s no surprise,

I go to call

Then I realise no one will look round

Cause yesterday’s no more

Yet you’re still here

I can feel you everywhere

But I don’t mind..

Radiate

IF YOU SEE ME CRY, DON`T ASK ME WHY

I DON`T KNOW

FOR THE LOVE THAT I FEEL,

IS ALL THAT IS REAL IN MY LIFE

YOUR LOVE IT RADIATES, SO GENTLY I COULD CRY

I SEE MY TEARS REFLECTED IN MY BABY`S EYES]

AND THEN SHE ASKS ME

ARE YOU HAPPY ? I REPLY

CH

RADIATE YOUR LOVE TO ME

KEEP ME WARM ALL NIGHT

YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

IF YOU SEE ME CRY, DON`T ASK ME WHY

I DON`T KNOW

FOR THE LOVE THAT I FEEL,

IS ALL THAT IS REAL IN MY LIFE

DON`T HIDE YOUR EYES

THERE IS NO SHAME IN THE LOVE THAT YOU FEEL

WALK WITH ME OUT OF THE SHADOWS

AND INTO THE LIGHT

CH

She Danced On The Water

EARLY ONE MORNING , JUST AFTER THE SUN ,

HAD RISEN TO SAY THAT THE DAY HAD BEGUN.

I SAW A YOUNG LADY , WALK PAST WHERE I STOOD

AND I KNEW I HAD KNOWN HER.

I COULDN`T BELIEVE WHAT MY EYES SEEMED TO SEE,

A WOMAN THAT LOOKED JUST LIKE YOU, JUST LIKE ME,

BUT SHE MUST HAVE POWERS THAT WE JUST CAN`T SEE,

FOR SHE DANCED ON THE WATER

CH

YAY HEY HEY, WON`T YOU TELL ME OF YOUR WAYS

YAY HEY HEY, I WILL LOVE YOU ALL MY DAYS

ALTHOUGH I WAS HIDDEN , SHE LOOKED STRAIGHT AT ME

AND BEFORE I COULD MOVE SHE WAS NEXT TO THE TREE,

SHE OFFERED HER HAND AND I TOOK IT TO SEE

JUST WHERE SHE WOULD TAKE ME.

NOW I`D NEVER SEEN HER , BEFORE THIS STRANGE DAY,

BUT SHE LOOKED SO FAMILIAR IN HER DREAM LIKE WAY,

BUT SHE WAS AS REAL AS THE NIGHT IS TO DAY

AND WE WALKED TO THE WATER

CH

BEFORE I COULD MOVE, SHE STEPPED OUT OFF THE EDGE

ALL I COULD DO WAS JUST HOLD MY BREATH,

BUT SHE DIDN`T SINK , SHE JUST LOOKED BACK AT ME

AND SHE DANCED ON THE WATER

SHE HELD OUT HER HAND AND SAID JOIN ME RIGHT NOW

BUT FEAR OVERTOOK ME AND I SAID BUT HOW ?

IF I WALK OUT WITH YOU , I`LL SINK DOWN IN THE DEPTHS

AND BE LOST TO THE WATER

SHE SAID , CAN`T YOU SEE , THIS IS YOUR TEST,

WILL YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART OR LISTEN TO YOUR HEAD

FOR I AM THE LOVE THAT WILL SET YOUR HEART FREE

COME AND DANCE ON THE WATER

MY LEGS FELT LIKE LEAD AND THEY JUST WOULDN`T MOVE

BUT THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY WAS TOO GOOD TO LOSE

SO I STEPPED FROM THE BANK AND I REACHED FOR HER HAND…

AND WE DANCED ON THE WATER

CH

EARLY ONE MORNING JUST AFTER THE SUN

HAD RISEN TO SAY THAT THE DAY HAD BEGUN

THEY SENT OUT A PARTY TO SEE WHERE I`D GONE,

ALL THEY FOUND WAS THE WATER

SO WHERE AM I NOW , WELL I JUST COULDN`T SAY

BUT IF YOU SEE ME DANCING ON WATER YOUR WAY

IT MAY BE TO YOU THAT I CALL OUT AND SAY ,

COME AND DANCE ON THE WATER

Better Man Today

HEADING FOR THE SEA NOW, JUST TO SEE HOW IT WILL FEEL

THE SUN IS ON MY SHOULDERS AND THE SMOG IS AT MY HEELS

AN ANGEL IN THE SKY NOW UP AHEAD POINTS OUT THE WAY

SHOWING ME THE WAY TO GO AND I THOUGHT I HEARD HIM SAY

YOU ARE A CELTIC SON

YOU ARE THE ONE NOW

CAN`T YOU SEE ?

IT`S WRITTEN IN YOUR EYES

AND I SAY

I`LL BE A BETTER MAN TODAY

THAN I WAS YESTERDAY

I`LL BE A BETTER MAN TODAY

AN ANGEL TOLD ME

ANGELS KEEP ON KNOCKING,KEEP ON KNOCKING ON MY DOOR

I OPEN UP AND LET THEM IN AS THE HE4ALING TIME BEGINS

MANY TIMES I`VE WALKED THIS EARTH, DIFFERENT FACES, DIFFERENT NAMES

BUT IT`S ALL ONE JOURNEY , LEADING TO A HIGHER PLAIN

AND I SAY

UNIVERSAL SON , WE ARE ALL ONE NOW

CAN`T YOU SEE ?

IT`S WRITTEN IN OUR EYES

AND SO I SAY

CH

LOOK MY WAY

LOOK UP TO THE SKY

LOOK MY WAY

AND SMILE

I`LL BE A BETTER MAN TODAY…

Light Inside

SOME THINGS HAPPEN AND YOU DON`T KNOW WHY,

PERHAPS IT`S A PROBLEM FROM ANOTHER LIFE.

A FEAR OR PAIN THAT JUST WON`T GO,

COULD BE FROM SCARS THAT WILL NEVER SHOW

THERE IS A LIGHT INSIDE OF ME

IT SHINES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT

THERE IS A LIGHT INSIDE OF ME

IT GUIDES ME THROUGH THIS LIFE

LET ME TELL YOU , BOUT IT ALL…

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND TAKE A WALK

AND OPEN UP ALL OF THOSE DOORS

TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THE SCREEN

AND LIVE AGAIN

THERE IS A LIGHT INSIDE OF ME…

TAKE IT FROM ME, THERE`S A PLACE YOU CAN SEE,

IF YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND YOU ONLY BELIEVE

THERE IS A LIGHT INSIDE OF ME…

Man Out Of Time

FEELING OUT OF PLACE ,

THE SIGNS ARE RIGHT FOR MOVING ON

IT`S EASY FOR SOMEONE ,

WHO WILL ALWAYS BELONG

AND ANYWHERE HE IS

ANYWHERE HE GOES

GIVE ME THE OPEN ROAD

I`M A MAN OUT OF TIME

AND THIS WON`T BE THE LAST TIME THAT I`M HERE

YES I`M A MAN OUT OF TIME

AND THIS WON`T BE THE LAST TIME , NO THIS WON`T BE THE LAST TIME , THAT I`M

HEYA HEYA HEYA HEYA

( NATIVE AMERICAN CHANT )

SOMETHING DOESN`T FIT,

TOO MANY MEMORIES,

A STYLE ALL OF HIS OWN,

FROM SO MANY YEARS AGO.

STRANGER THINGS ARE SAID,

FROM THE MOUTHS OF MEN,

IS IT SO HARD TO BELIEVE ?

THAT I`M A MAN OUT OF TIME

AND THIS WON`T BE THE LAST TIME THAT I`M HERE