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“Meeewwwwww!” – Shepherds Delight

Although maybe that was a Mick lyric?
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I know this is a bit off-topic, but I was wondering if anyone could help me decipher what Joe is saying in "When Pigs Fly". I jotted down some words I think I hear, and have underlined words that seem kinda dodgy. Cant find any lyrics on the web, and I checked my 001 CD booklet (which doesn't contain lyrics for any of the songs). If anyone has the official lyrics, or has a better ear than me, go for it.

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or a little turn? like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky

No one knows if it comes and goes
Where’s this new close? oh where?
Where oh when, that is my strive
on a Friday night, out there
or do you go spare?
left the party, act so strong in the get down prom
baby, west german


Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the stage, in a talking dream
where we try to really celebrate, but nobody knows


This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the seam, it’s a talking dream

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or a little turn? like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the seam, in a talking dream
where we try to really celebrate, but nobody knows

This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the seam, it’s a talking dream
nobody knows

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Re: Favourite Strummer lyric?

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Made some adjustments mate. Still a couple of others I need to check but these are what I hear.
TrashCityRocker wrote:
02 Jan 2023, 3:57pm
I know this is a bit off-topic, but I was wondering if anyone could help me decipher what Joe is saying in "When Pigs Fly". I jotted down some words I think I hear, and have underlined words that seem kinda dodgy. Cant find any lyrics on the web, and I checked my 001 CD booklet (which doesn't contain lyrics for any of the songs). If anyone has the official lyrics, or has a better ear than me, go for it.

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or let it turn like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky high

No one knows if it comes and goes
Wears new clothes or where?
Where or when, that it might strike
on a Friday night, out there
or do you go spare?
left the party, act so strong in the get down prom
In the west of bellaire/u]

Everybody knows what Hollywood throws at the screen, in a talking dream
where we try to really celebrate, but nobody knows


This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the screen it’s a talking dream

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or let it turn? like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the screen in a talking dream
where we try to really sell as gold, but nobody knows

This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood throws at the screen, it’s a talking dream
nobody knows
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Marky Dread wrote:
02 Jan 2023, 4:59pm
Made some adjustments mate. Still a couple of others I need to check but these are what I hear.
TrashCityRocker wrote:
02 Jan 2023, 3:57pm
I know this is a bit off-topic, but I was wondering if anyone could help me decipher what Joe is saying in "When Pigs Fly". I jotted down some words I think I hear, and have underlined words that seem kinda dodgy. Cant find any lyrics on the web, and I checked my 001 CD booklet (which doesn't contain lyrics for any of the songs). If anyone has the official lyrics, or has a better ear than me, go for it.

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or let it turn like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky high

No one knows if it comes and goes
Wears new clothes or where?
Where or when, that it might strike
on a Friday night, out there
or do you go spare?
left the party, act so strong in the get down prom
In the west of bellaire/u]

Everybody knows what Hollywood throws at the screen, in a talking dream
where we try to really celebrate, but nobody knows


This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the screen it’s a talking dream

No one knows if it comes and goes
is it a typical thing?
this thing called love

Do you need to learn to fly?
or can you simply glide?
or take a dive?
or let it turn? like the deepness we’ve been falling, swooping, swallowing the sky

Everybody knows what Hollywood grows at the screen in a talking dream
where we try to really sell as gold, but nobody knows

This pig will fly, across the sky
All I know is, when pigs fly
That’s the time when you and I say goodbye

Everybody knows what Hollywood throws at the screen, it’s a talking dream
nobody knows


Really appreciate your help Marky.

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Marky Dread wrote:
02 Jan 2023, 4:59pm
Made some adjustments mate. Still a couple of others I need to check but these are what I hear.
Do you by any chance own the Notebook that came with the 001 Deluxe edition? I was watching a video on YouTube and I caught a glimpse of what appears to be a handwritten lyric sheet for “When Pigs Fly”:
5E6CA038-4624-4B43-87BF-2CD4A5D55417.png
The book also contains handwritten lyrics for “Pouring Rain” which are partially available online (most sites are missing the FULL lyrics).

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TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:13am
Marky Dread wrote:
02 Jan 2023, 4:59pm
Made some adjustments mate. Still a couple of others I need to check but these are what I hear.
Do you by any chance own the Notebook that came with the 001 Deluxe edition? I was watching a video on YouTube and I caught a glimpse of what appears to be a handwritten lyric sheet for “When Pigs Fly”:

5E6CA038-4624-4B43-87BF-2CD4A5D55417.png

The book also contains handwritten lyrics for “Pouring Rain” which are partially available online (most sites are missing the FULL lyrics).
I do. I will check a bit later.
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Here you go.
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pouring rain handwritten lyrics.jpg
when pigs fly handwritten lyrics.jpg
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Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:45am
Here you go.
Thanks a lot Marky. I might just buy the book for the rest of the interesting stuff.

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TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:03am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:45am
Here you go.
Thanks a lot Marky. I might just buy the book for the rest of the interesting stuff.
Can you buy it separately?
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Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:13am
TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:03am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:45am
Here you go.
Thanks a lot Marky. I might just buy the book for the rest of the interesting stuff.
Can you buy it separately?
Nope. I’m gonna have to buy another 2-CD set, just to get the book. And all I really want are the lyrics to a couple songs. But for 40$ maybe it’s worth it. Maybe as a little *late* Christmas present for myself. I don’t wanna keep on asking for scans an stuff.

I can’t believe my ears heard the right words on Pouring Rain, “doggin’ em down on H.P. Street” I originally thought was so strange, but it’s what I heard. The lyric sheet confirms it.

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TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:22am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:13am
TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:03am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:45am
Here you go.
Thanks a lot Marky. I might just buy the book for the rest of the interesting stuff.
Can you buy it separately?
Nope. I’m gonna have to buy another 2-CD set, just to get the book. And all I really want are the lyrics to a couple songs. But for 40$ maybe it’s worth it. Maybe as a little *late* Christmas present for myself. I don’t wanna keep on asking for scans an stuff.

I can’t believe my ears heard the right words on Pouring Rain, “doggin’ em down on H.P. Street” I originally thought was so strange, but it’s what I heard. The lyric sheet confirms it.
The book is cool. Yep some nice lyrics and well done on deciphering them. 😎
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Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:35am
TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:22am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:13am
TrashCityRocker wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 11:03am
Marky Dread wrote:
03 Jan 2023, 10:45am
Here you go.
Thanks a lot Marky. I might just buy the book for the rest of the interesting stuff.
Can you buy it separately?
Nope. I’m gonna have to buy another 2-CD set, just to get the book. And all I really want are the lyrics to a couple songs. But for 40$ maybe it’s worth it. Maybe as a little *late* Christmas present for myself. I don’t wanna keep on asking for scans an stuff.

I can’t believe my ears heard the right words on Pouring Rain, “doggin’ em down on H.P. Street” I originally thought was so strange, but it’s what I heard. The lyric sheet confirms it.
The book is cool. Yep some nice lyrics and well done on deciphering them. 😎
Thanks again. I often wonder what context the song WPF plays in the movie, as it wasn’t featured. I just rewatched the movie last night, the lyrics seem to relate to the main character’s unkempt and unusual way of life, almost bohemian. Plus, he dreams of making it big as a Jazz musician coming from a small industrial town that seems incredibly lonely and void of life. Being in a situation like that means you’ll only make it when pigs fly I guess :lol:

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