Up Front (feat. Debra Bird)
By Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman
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Things were very quiet, back there
You really oughtta try it, back there
But when you think youve had enough
Its come the time to pack your stuff and go
I know
I know Im goin upfront, out in front
Leavin everyone behind, got to see what I can find
Upfront
Upfront, out in front, I was always meant to be
There for all the world to see
Upfront
Nothin but beginners, back there
They never heard of winners, back there
They laughed at all my crazy schemes
They told me to forget my dreams and stay
No way
The way to go is upfront, out in front
Leavin everyone behind, got to see what I can find
Upfront
Upfront, out in front, I was always meant to be
There for all the world to see
Where the livin is high
And the lovin is free and easy
Every star in the sky is shinin for me, for me
Upfront, out in front,
Leavin everyone behind, got to see what I can find upfront
Upfront, out in front, I was always meant to be
There for all the world to see
song performed by by Barry Manilow
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Freelanced Delusions
Trite expressions exchanged,
Are as satisfying as scheduled rehearsals...
For an anticipated wedding,
That has no performance date to occur.
Or a sermon heard that is preached,
About the evils of sin.
And the evils of sin are taught to teach,
Over and over again.
A repetition done dawns on the listener,
With a purpose served...
That becomes less effective.
And affects discouragement.
Why can't folks just be upfront?
And be for real.
Instead of killing time...
To appeal to one's mind.
Why can't folks just be upfront?
And confront the truth.
Instead of diluting it...
To soothe with freelanced delusions.
Trite expressions exchanged,
Are as satisfying as scheduled rehearsals...
For an anticipated wedding,
That has no performance date to occur.
Or a sermon heard that is preached,
About the evils of sin.
And the evils of sin are taught to teach,
Over and over again.
Why can't folks just be upfront?
And be for real.
Instead of killing time...
To appeal to one's mind.
And why can't folks just be upfront?
With a confronting of the truth.
Instead of diluting it,
To soothe with freelanced delusions.
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Why Is That Important
I'm not one to build molehills into mountains.
Or carry an umbrella to shade from Sun.
I am here to experience 'and' make mistakes.
Nor am I one to repeat over and over...
Those lessons taught I should have outdone.
With 'something' learned to overcome.
I am not afraid to admit my faults.
Or try to masquerade my blemishes.
But I do stay clear of those who make excuses.
Since my ears do not hear them,
With attention to them to give.
I've been down that crowded road.
I'm not one to build molehills into mountains.
Or waste time with those who do.
If I can find just one person who has integrity today,
To share my life being upfront and in an honest way...
Without putting emphasis on preferences and looks,
That's 'my' gift I've been searching one day would appear.
'Are you...? '
YES! I am.
'But...
You have no idea what I am going to ask.'
Why is that important,
If I have your answers?
'Oh?
So you are one of 'those'? '
Trust me.
I am 'none' of those at all.
'So...
What are you saying?
You are upfront and in an honest way? '
God is 'good' aint He?
'All the time.'
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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The Rising Of My Purpose
Forget each and every one,
Of your analystic tricks.
I will tell you upfront...
You are the cause and reason,
Why my lips seperate...
To lick.
You may perceive this to be lust.
I confess...
Your perception is correct.
And your heart knows this.
I can tell by the melting in your eyes,
If my touch is gentle.
It is!
Why you play hard to get,
When you cause the rising of my purpose to lift...
Is 'your' mystery!
Not mine.
Forget each and every one,
Of your analystic tricks.
I will tell you upfront...
You are the cause and reason,
Why my lips seperate...
To lick.
You know this.
Why you play hard to get,
When you cause the rising of my purpose to lift...
Is 'your' mystery!
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Faith
(performed by rozalla)
I see papa working nightshift
Worried by his years
Mamas got her problems but she cares
I watch my family going crazy
Telling me Im lazy, things are going
To work out in the end
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
Brothers always shouting
Sister starts to cry
Another anxious moment passes by
I know that I can take it
Someday I will make it
Everything will work out in the end
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
Ad lib
Someday I will make it
Just you wait and see
I know that I can take it
Thats how things will be
I know what Im feeling I know Ive got faith
Ive just got to have it baby Ive got the faith
Written by swanston, cox
Produced by 3 man island
Mixed by 3 man island
Executive producers: frank sansom and steve long for peer southern/
Upfront music
Published by peer southern/upfront music (ascap)
song performed by by Vanilla Ice
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Faith
(performed by rozalla)
I see papa working nightshift
Worried by his years
Mamas got her problems but she cares
I watch my family going crazy
Telling me Im lazy, things are going
To work out in the end
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
Brothers always shouting
Sister starts to cry
Another anxious moment passes by
I know that I can take it
Someday I will make it
Everything will work out in the end
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
cause youve got to have faith
In the power of love
Ad lib
Someday I will make it
Just you wait and see
I know that I can take it
Thats how things will be
I know what Im feeling I know Ive got faith
Ive just got to have it baby Ive got the faith
Written by swanston, cox
Produced by 3 man island
Mixed by 3 man island
Executive producers: frank sansom and steve long for peer southern/
Upfront music
Published by peer southern/upfront music (ascap)
song performed by by Vanilla Ice
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Mother Africa
Move, move, move!
Academic and academicians;
Where are you to move Mother Africa forward?
Think, think, think!
Illitrates and literates;
Where are you to double up the pace?
Look at the mother hen and think twice;
It shelters its chicken in times of danger! !
Where are you to move things forward?
Where are you to move Africa forward?
Where are the prophets?
Where are you to move things upfront?
Yes, the better ones have come and gone.
They came telling us the truth;
But, what do we see nowadays?
Now, where lise the future of Mother Africa? ! !
Look at the mother hen and think twice.
Mother Africa, move forward;
Move upfront to put the world in shape.
Academic and academicians,
Illitrates and literates,
Think big for Mother Africa! !
Move Africa into a better position on this globe.
poem by Edward Kofi Louis
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Not To Fake To Give
People want to have,
Their...
Lives wrapped up in gladness.
People want to know,
What it's like to have a harmony.
And people want to see,
Their futures bright in the Sun...
Lighting up their faces.
Acknowledging their products of love.
People want to find,
Perfection here on Earth.
But...
People ought to know,
They can't get it freely.
And...
Only those with open hearts.
Also know they're here...
Not to fake to give.
People want to have,
Their...
Lives wrapped up in gladness.
People want to know,
What it's like to have a harmony.
And people want to see,
Their futures bright in the Sun...
Lighting up their faces.
Acknowledging their products of love.
And...
Not to fake to give.
And people want to see,
Their futures bright in the Sun...
Lighting up their faces.
Acknowledging their products of love,
And...
Not to fake to give.
Lighting up their faces.
Acknowledging their products of love,
And...
Not to fake to give.
Lighting up their faces.
Acknowledging their products of love,
And...
Not to fake to give.
Acknowledging that their products of love,
And...
Not to fake to give.
Upfront,
And not to fake to give.
Upfront,
And not to fake to give.
People want to have,
Their...
Lives wrapped up in gladness.
And not to fake to give.
Upfront,
And not to fake to give.
Upfront,
And not to fake to give.
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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The more people they can give us upfront the harder we play.
Just because you're upfront with someone doesn't mean you're an honest person; you might just be someone in the passenger seat.
quote by Brian Celio
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I have never made any secret of any of my thoughts or areas of interest. I've always been honest, open, and upfront.
Money
I think I want my money back
This isn't what I thought it would be
This isn't what you promised me
So I think I change my mind
I think we ought to get it back
to where we should of started from
I know I should of been upfront
but I can't help myself
Oh can you steal it
Deal it
Feel it
with your hands on my back
If I could change your mind I'd be just fine,
but you won't change mine
and you get what coming to you
and I get mine
So lets get back to where we should of started from
I know I should of been upfront,
but I can't help myself
Oh can you see it
read it
feel it
with my hands on your back
If I could change your mind I'd be just fine,
but you won't change mine
and you get what's coming to you
and I get mine so lets get back
If I could change your mind
I'd be just fine
Yeah it's the money
Yeah its the money that i want
It's the money
Yeah it's the money that I want
It's the money
Yeah it's the money that I want
It's the money
yeah it's the money that I want
song performed by by Lit
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Under High Steeples
People cementing their relationships with others,
With a masquerading of their dishonesty...
To have others perceive them to be upfront,
And righteous.
Are those who eventually,
Look for ways to escape from their own lies.
No matter how low they kneel under high steeples.
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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So to that extent that was a very sharp reminder a few months out from the election that we weren't performing in the eyes of the public to the level that they wanted if they were going to re-elect us. So we went out and were much more upfront on issues.
quote by Jim Bolger
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She's Out Of The Top 10
Greedy,
Gullible,
Stupidity,
Shied away!
She's out of the top 10 to take a stand;
For the people upfront are too greedy to handle,
And she wants to save her own image.
poem by Edward Kofi Louis
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I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.
quote by Sonia Sotomayor
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I would describe myself as emotional and highly strung. If something upsets me, it really upsets me. If something makes me angry, I get really angry. But it's all very upfront. I can't hide it. I'm also loyal and I hope I'm fun.
quote by Nicole Kidman
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reality
There is no backstage...
Nor a prop table.
Stage manager? No.
There is no lighting
Sound
Assistant director,
Or make up artist!
This is raw and upfront!
If what is said makes you vomit...
Do so at your own risk!
Once 'REALITY' starts,
All exits will be closed!
This performance promises
To nail you to your seat!
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Upfront
The writer,
The reader,
The producer,
Hold the agency liable for lack of success;
For you are certified to be older than 18 years of age.
Critiqued,
Vouched,
Choice,
Acknowledges!
The primary contact is of your personality;
But execute your positive mind upfront always.
poem by Edward Kofi Louis
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Introduction To Aggravation
The only thing that is guaranteed
One will experience
During this process called life
And one should expect
With a minimal of agitation expressed
Will be that introduction to aggravation
It will have a way of becoming familiar
However
Let its presence be known and quickly shown
A tolerating of it is not accepted
And your visit with it will not be too long
Let it know upfront you are not the host of the party
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Get Use To Being Tested
If one is not specific and precise.
Or makes attempts to be responsible,
With an accountability for their actions.
What influence do they expect to have,
On someone else...
Who has been taught to be 'upfront',
From birth?
Even a displaying of pretentions does not work,
When one is made to feel 'humbled'...
In these situations.
'Ma?
My teacher says I think I know so much.'
~Don't blame your teacher.
I had nothing to do with raising her.~
'He's a 'man'.'
~Well...
Get use to being tested.~
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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