"Dangerous" (1985)

Dangerous lyrics - Natalie Cole

Da, da, da, da, da, da, dangerous
Da, da, da, danger, dangerous

All my friends say he's much too hot
Don't get involved, it's emotional shock
But ooh, he charges my electricity
When he puts his finger on me

I said a oh, oh, oh, you know I want you and I
And I, and I need you pretty baby
I'm in the fire, there's just no turning back
Though I know, know, know

You're dangerous
So hot and heavy, I know that I just can't resist
Ooh, dangerous
I feel my heart beat, I feel it beating faster

Ooh, ooh, too dangerous
The way you kiss me, I know I never felt like this
Oh, you're dangerous
Wild, even stranger, need a little danger

You make your move and I'm begging please
Then you're pushing me away, you know you're such a tease
One look can drive me right out of my mind
And get my heart pumping double time

And then I hear myself say you better be strong
Stay away, he's gonna do wrong
You better run girl while you've got the chance
'Cause you know, know, know

He's dangerous
So hot and heavy, I know that I just can't resist
Ooh, dangerous
I feel my heart beat, I feel it beating faster

Ooh, ooh too dangerous
The way you kiss me, I never, ever felt like this
Oh, you're dangerous
Wild, even stranger, need a little of your love
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

I'm in too deep and when you're close to me
I get so weak
Our bodies touch and then our hearts collide
I feel inside, emotional love exploding

Oh, dangerous
So hot and heavy I know that I just can't resist this
Ooh, dangerous
I feel my heart beat, beating a little bit faster

Ooh, ooh too dangerous
The way you kiss me, I never, ever felt like this
Oh, you're dangerous
Wild, even stranger, need a little danger

Billy The Kid Next Door lyrics - Natalie Cole

I was dressed to kill, I was ready
Oh, girl, I was stepping out, yeah
I was on my way to meet my steady
When this fine young thing turned me right around
At first I was frightened
Because he took me, he took me by surprise, whoo
But my heart knew that it was a hold-up
I could see the love light shining in his eyes

Right then I was held up
Girl, I was held up
I was held up by Billy the Kid next door
Yes, I was held up
My heart was held up
I was held up by Billy the Kid next door

The way he stole my affection
Oh, girl, you know that it ought to be a crime
Mm-hmm, and the way that he changed my direction
I had no projection
And I swear to you that I ain't lyin'
Oh-hoo, love was right here among me
I never knew that heaven could be so close
I was on my way to meet my steady
When right next door is what I needed most

Oh, I was held up
Right then I was held up
Oh, I was held up by Billy the Kid next door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I was held up
Ooh, I was held up
My heart was held up by Billy the Kid next door

[Guitar Solo]

Ooh, Billy...

At first I was frightened
Because he took me, he took me surprise
But my heart knew that it was a hold-up, yeah
I saw the love light shining in his eyes

Right then, right then I was held up
My heart was held up
But you know I was held up
By Billy the Kid next door

Ooh-ooh-ooh, I was held up
Yes, I was held up
Ay-I was held up by Billy the Kid next door

He drew his pistol on me
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Ow, he had a love gun
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
I was held up by Billy the Kid next door

And I know he's wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Oh, the boy is wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Oh, he's wanted, Billy the Kid next door

On the go
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
The go for Billy
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
'Cause he's wanted, Billy the Kid next door

I said he's wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
That boy is wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Ooh, he's wanted, Billy the Kid next door

Oh, oh, oh, Billy
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Oh, Billy
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
Oh whoa, Billy, Billy the Kid next door

Whoa-oh-oh-oh, Billy
Ho-whoa-whoa, Billy
Hey, Billy, Billy the Kid next door

That boy is wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
I know he's wanted
(Bang, bang, shoot 'em up)
'Cause he's wanted, Billy the Kid next door

Secrets lyrics - Natalie Cole

You've got changing faces
That never leave a clue
To those hiding faces
Locked inside of you
We made love so cool
You go running off in the night
To keep things undercover
But I saw her in the light
And I discovered your secrets

[Chorus]
Secrets in your heart
You'll hear a knock-knock at your door
Secrets in your heart
(Secrets in the dark)
We'll come a-creepin'
Secrets

There is no escape
Don't you know she'll come back to haunt you
And she will seal your fate
As my memory will taunt you
Your mysterious exhibitions
I couldn't figure out before
Until I felt her kiss upon you
She was the key that unlocked the door
Into the world of your secrets

[Repeat Chorus]

Secrets in your heart
She'll come a-knock-knocking for more
Secrets
Secrets in the dark, ooh-ooh-ooh
(Voices in the dark call out your secrets)

I wouldn't find out your secrets

Secrets in your heart
You'll hear a knock-knock at your door
Skeletons that you hide inside
Will come a-creepin'
Secrets in your heart

[Repeat Chorus with Ad-Libs and Fade]

Nobody's Soldier lyrics - Natalie

Ooh... I walked away from you once before
I still see you standing at the door
Trying to find the strength to say goodbye to you
Maybe we were wrong; gotta find what's right for me
Oh yes, we were brave to go our separate ways
But these days I wonder who's gun I'm under, I am...

[Chorus]
Nobody's soldier
Marching to the rhythm of a lonely heart
I am nobody's soldier
When my battle is over, I'll be nobody's soldier

Life itself is war enough
I can't win for you, you can't lose for me
Broken hearts and dreams we left along the way
Will only gives us strength to fight another day
Maybe I just lived too hard and loved too much
But fighting win or lose, I'll be...

[Repeat Chorus]

Where do we begin to learn to love again
Find a place for me, and one day we'll be free

[Sax Solo]

When lovers part they leave their broken dreams behind
And their wounded hearts to heal, still I am...

[Repeat Chorus with Ad-Libs and Fade]

Opposites Attract lyrics - Natalie Cole

Well, well, well, well, well
You're not the image of
The man that's of my dreams
We don't see eye to eye
But you got me riding high
We're incompatible astrologically
All of the signs they do agree
That it's the nature of opposites
It must be in our chemistry

(opposites attract) yeah
(something just keeps me coming back)
(opposites attract)
Something about you, baby
(this feeling keeps me coming back)
Ooh, yeah, yeah
I say it looks like sunshine
You say it looks like rain
You've got your stubborn ways, yes, you do
And you know I'll never change
In a thousand ways we disagree

But the sweet vibrations from your touch
It's the magic of the chemistry
That makes me want it
Twice as much

(opposites attract) oh, keep coming
(something just keeps me coming back)
Keep coming back, keep coming back, ooh
(opposites attract) oh, keep coming
(this feeling keeps me coming back)
Hey, yeah, yeah, woh, woh, woh, woh
Hoo, hoo, hoo, woo, woo
Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
Ahh--
(opposites attract) yeah, yeah
(keeps me coming back)
Something about you, baby
(opposites attract) woo, woo, woo
(this feeling keeps me coming back)
(opposites attract)
Something about you, baby
(this feeling keeps me coming back)...

A Little Bit Of Heaven lyrics - Natalie Cole

The last guest has gone
I can tell you're as thankful as I
Good time was had by all

And a little wine, I know by that look
You've got other things on your mind
And I can't resist that sign

So turn out the lights and close the door
We need the night to be alone
Shut out the world, just let it spin
Why don't we make a little bit of heaven?

Just talk to my heart
Say the words that I want to hear
Darling, tonight I need you near

So turn out the light and close the door
We need some time to be alone
Shut out the world, just let it spin
And maybe we'll touch a little bit of heaven

Shut out the world, just let it spin
Maybe we'll touch a little bit of heaven

Heaven's right here for us
We don't need a mountain to climb, no, no, no
There's just the two of us
And the love between the lines

Turn out the light and close the door
We need the night to be alone
Shut out the world, just let it spin
Why don't we make a little bit of heaven?

Turn out the light and close that door
Maybe we'll find a little bit of heaven
Turn out the light, baby, and close the door
I know we can make a little bit of heaven

Honey, turn out the light, yeah, and close the door
Maybe we'll find a little bit of heaven
Turn out the light and close the door
Maybe we'll find, a little bit of heaven

Your Car (My Garage) lyrics - Natalie Cole

You've been driving all over town
You put your pedal to the metal
You've been getting around
Go get your thrills
That don't bother me
Spin your wheels
That don't bother me
But when you try to park
And I'm trying to sleep

No, no, no, you can't park it here
You can't park it here
It may be your car
But this is my garage
It may be your car
But this is my garage

Your love's been traveling way too many miles
You know you're out of control
Too long to stop it now
Go race your motor, ha
'Cause that don't bother me
I've lived without you
'Til it don't bother me
So before you park
While I'm trying to sleep

[Repeat Chorus]

[Sax Solo]

Ooh-woo...

Let's get one thing clear
You can't park it here
It may be your car
But this is my garage
It may be your car
But this is my garage

Drive your love on by
You won't see me cry
It may be your car
But this is my garage
It may be your car
But this is my garage

Ooh, baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
It may be your car
But this is my garage
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh

And you can drive your love on by
You won't see me cry
It may be your car
But this is my garage
Yeah

Your car
It may be your car, baby
But I pay the rent
And it's my garage
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
It's my garage

Don't you forget it
All alone
I said it's my garage
It may be your car
But so what
It's my garage
Oh, oh...
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Love Is On The Way lyrics - Natalie Cole

Ooh, hoo
You're the only one who knew why I was leaving
And you're the one who kept right on believing
I felt that I needed space to make it
I put a strain on love, I hope I didn't break it
But it's been so long
Now I'm coming home
(love) oh honey, I've been thinkin' 'bout our love all day
(love is on the way)
I'm comin' home baby (love), 'cause I just can't stay away
(love is on the way)
Ooh, I can hardly wait to see your face and kiss ya
And once I'm in your arms, you'll know how much
I've missed you, baby
All the lonely nights I longed to have you near me
Calling out your name, hoping you would hear me
But it's been so long
Now I'm comin' home
(love) hey, honey
I've been thinkin' 'bout our love all day
(love is on the way)

I'm comin' home, honey (love),ooh
'cause I just can't stay away
(love is on the way)
Oh (ooh), oh (ooh)
Hey, babe, if the love's still there the feeling won't be lost
Sure would like to pick up right where we left off
I'm gonna pack my bags and catch me an early flight
Love is on my mind, so I'll be home tonight
(love) yeah, baby, hoo,oh (love is on the way)
Love is on the way (love)
Hoo, hoo, yeah (love is on the way)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
(love is on the way, yeah, love is on the way, love is)
Love is on the way, yeah,
Love is on the way, ooh, baby
(love is on the way) oh, honey (yeah, love is on the way)
I've been thinking 'bout our love all day (love is)
Love (love), oh, ooh, ooh, yeah (love is on the way)
(love) my love is on the way (love is on the way)
Yes it is, I'm coming home, (love is on the way) baby
(yeah, love is on the way) I'm coming home, honey...
[repeat and fade]

The Gift lyrics - Natalie Cole

Every captain must steer the wheel
Not by choice but from the voice that's in his ear
I have lived long and I've done much wrong
But I've survived through my lies, I'm still here

So all you people know what I say is true
That I'm here because of you
I have lived on, yes, I've made it through
You've returned your love to me

Well, I felt fire and I got tired
Of running from the truth
And I let people down and I wore the crown
Of being the biggest fool

So all you people know what I say is true
That I'm here because of you
I have lived on, yes, I've made it through
You've returned your love to me

There were times I had enough, I almost gave it up
But you reached out your heart to me
Look what you've done, now I've become the best
Oh, I'm the best I can be, oh, oh, oh

You've returned your love, the gift of love
Yes, you gave this gift to me

"Happy Love" (1981)

You Were Right Girl lyrics - Natalie Cole

It's hard to say how long its been, but once upon a time
You were my best friend, I'm sorry I hurt you but I loved him, loved him
You said I'd get hurt in the end, you tried to warn me with good advice
Instead of listening, I paid the price, yes I did, you told me back then
You said he'll love you, leave you, you said his heart was cold as ice
And you were right girl, yes, he played me for a fool, (you were right girl)
Hmm, it all came true, (you were right girl), I know
I should have known it all along, (you were right girl)
Yes, you were right and I was wrong, I thought you blamed him for your mistakes
That all your put downs were just sour grapes, you told me back then
That they'll be lyin, cryin' and it won't be his heart that breaks
And ooh, (you were right girl) you were right girl
He played me for a fool, (you were right girl) oh
It all came true, you were (you were right girl) right girl
Yes, I should have known it all along (you were right girl)
You were right girl, you were right and I was wrong
Oh, what made me think that I was different from you
That I could make him do what he wouldn't do for you
Now you told me back then I'd never change him, change him
But he'd change me before he's through, and ooh (you were right girl)
You were right girl, he played me for a fool, he really did
(You were right girl) well, it all came true, (you were right girl)
You were so right, I should have known it all along (you were right girl)
Oh, yes, you were right and I was wrong, oh, (you were right girl)
He really played me for a fool, (you were right girl)
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, it all came true (you were right girl)
yeah, (you were right girl) you were right girl
I should have known it all along, (you were righ girl)
You were right girlfriend, you were right and I was wrong, woo, woo, woo
(You were right girl) you were right my girl, (you were right girl)
You were right my girl, he played me for a great big fool

Nothin' But A Fool lyrics - Natalie Cole

So what do you think
Maybe he'll buy you a drink
And run his fingers through your hair
Apologize for having to stare
But he's never seen such a face
What's it doing in such a place
Says he knows a little spot
That he thinks you'll like a lot
So he takes you in his car
[Background repeats] (Hoo, hoo, hoo)
Says it isn't far
And you end up at his home
Ah, but you knew that's where you were going
And he turns his stereo on
Makes you feel like you belong
And you end up in his bed
You're great was all he said
[Chorus:]
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
If you think that he loves you
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
If you think that he cares
You're nothin' but a fool
If you think that he wants you
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
If you think he cares
Yeah, yeah
So he lights a cigarette
[Background repeats:] (hoo, hoo, hoo)
Turns on the tv set
And you just want to be held for a while
He don't even wanna smile
So you try to tell a joke
He just lights another smoke
It's getting colder in that bed
You're great was all he said
Background repeats chorus
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
You silly fool
If you think that he loves you
Ah, you're nothin' but great big fool
If you think he cares
You're nothin' but a fool, yes you
If you think that he wants you
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
If you think he cares
[Musical Interlude]
Just a silly fool, ha
Never thought it would happen to you
Oh, ho, ho, ho
[Background repeats] (Hoo, hoo, hoo)
Now you'd really love stay
But he says he's got a busy day
And he'll call you tomorrow night
You make sure he's got your number right
He gives you money for a cab ride home
Suddenly you're all alone
Waiting for his call
And you're staring at the wall
Ah, you're nothin' but a fool
[Background repeats chorus]
If you think that he loves you
Ah, you're nothin' but a fool
Silly fool, ha
You never thought it would happen to you
(You're nothin' but a fool)
If you think that he wants you
Oh you're nothin' but a fool
If you think that he cares
You're nothin' but a fool
If you think that he loves you
Oh, you're nothin' but a fool
If you think he cares
You're nothin' but a fool...

Love & Kisses lyrics - Natalie Cole

Hmm, talking on the telephone early in the morning dawn, softly singing in your ear
A song that I wrote last night, it's so very hard my dear, you are there
And I am here, somehow words I try to say, they just don't seem to sound right
Conversation's getting thin and my patience is too, I gotta go I'll call you when
My show is through, oh, hello operator, give me a little more time
In the meantime get my baby on the line, please, in the meantime
Get my baby on that line, I'm sending love and kisses on the telephone wire
I hope he gets them in time, hmm, hmm, love and kisses across the pacific
Gonna send them to that baby of mine, yeah, gonna send them to that baby of mine

(how you doing....) sure do miss ya, I'd like to kiss ya
(what...) what's that you said my dear, this connection's not so clear
But if you said I love you, then you know that I feel the same way
Hope the kids are doing fine, do they still get to school on time
Oh by the way I really miss your face around about supper time
Conversation's gettin thin and my patience is too, gotta go
I'll call you when my show is through, I'm sending love and kisses
On the telephone wire, I hope he gets them in time
Oh, love and kisses across the pacific, gonna send them to that baby of mine
Hmm, gonna send them to that baby of mine
Oh, love and kisses, ooh, ooh, love and kisses

Across The Nation lyrics - Natalie Cole

Now get the guns, the drugs, From my generation.
I'll take the fall, the saints, across the nation.
And it's the sex, the gods, the freaks, the frauds.
They're messin' with me, Come on, come on, come on.
Let's get it on!

Move to the music,
Play that f**king music,
Move it to the music, yeah! (Get it on)
Move to my music,
Play that f**king music,
Live through my music, yeah!

Now get the guns, the drugs, from my generation.
I'll take the fall, the saints, across the nation.
And it's the sex, the gods, the freaks, the frauds.
They're messin' with me, Come on, come on, come on.
Let's get it on!

Move to the music,
Play that f**king music,
Move it to the music, yeah! (Get it on)
Move to my music,
Play that f**king music,
Live through my music, yeah!

Forget the lies, the money, we're in this together.
And through it all, they said nothing's forever.
And they refuse to see the change in me,
Why won't they wake up' Come on, come on, come on.
Let's get it on!

Move to the music,
Play that f**king music,

Move it to the music, yeah! (Get it on)
Move to my music,
Play that f**king music,
Live through my music, yeah!

Move to the music.
Move it to the music, yeah.
Move to my music.
Live through the music yeah.

(Test, test, test, test)
Move to the music.
(Test, test, test, test)
Move it to the music, yeah.
(Test, test, test, test)
Move to my music.
(Test, test, test, test)
Live through the music yeah.
(Test, test, test, test)

Move to the music,
Play that f**king music,
Move it to the music, yeah! (Get it on)
Move to my music,
Play that f**king music,
Live through my music, yeah!

Move to the music,
Play that f**king music,
Move it to the music, yeah! (Get it on)
Move to my music,
Play that f**king music,
Live through my music, yeah!