I Scare Myself, by Barry Reynolds

I Scare Myself

by Barry Reynolds

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1.	I Scare Myself 04:36	lyrics	buy track
I scare myself thinking about you I scare myself when I'm without you I scare myself The moment that you're gone I scare myself When I let my thoughts run And when they're running I keep thinking of you And when they're running What can I do? But it's oh so, so much different When we're together And I'm oh so so much calmer, I feel bettеr For the stars have crossed our paths forеver And the sooner that you realize it, the better And I'll be with you And I won't scare myself I'll know what to do And I won't scare myself And I'll trust in you And I won't scare myself And I'll be with you And I won't scare myself I scare myself just thinking about you I scare myself when I am without you I scare myself The moment that you're gone I scare myself When I let my thoughts run When they're running I keep thinking of you When they're running What can I do But it's oh so, so much different When we're together And I'm oh so so much calmer, I feel bettеr For the stars have crossed our paths forеver And the sooner that you realize it, the better And I'll be with you And I won't scare myself I'll know what to do And I won't scare myself And I'll trust in you And I won't scare myself And I'll be with you And I won't scare myself
2.	Irony 02:52	lyrics	buy track
The ones you want don't ever call And at the same time the others that call Are the ones you fear seeing at all Irony, irony, irony, irony. Things aren't meant to be this clear It's not what you want, it's something you fear A silk screened image and nothing too clear. Irony, irony, irony, irony. At least you know which way to throw your chances Stop listening to the music for your silent dances And don't blame me for my non-political stances. Irony, irony, irony, irony. At least you know which way to throw your chances Stop listening to the music for your silent dances And don't blame me for my non-political stances. Irony, irony, irony, irony.
3.	Guilt 03:22	lyrics	buy track
I feel guilt, I feel guilt Though I ain't done no wrong I feel guilt I feel guilt, I feel guilt Though I ain't done no wrong I feel guilt I feel bad, so bad Though I ain't done nothing wrong I feel bad I feel bad, so bad Though I ain't done nothing wrong I feel bad I never stole a scarf from Harrods But if I did they wouldn't miss it I never stole a doll from Lovecraft But if I did you know I'd kiss it I never took from the rich, I never gave to the poor I'm just a curious child Tell me more, more, more More, more, more, more I feel blood, I feel blood Though it's streaming through my veins, It's not enough I feel blood, I feel blood Though it's streaming through my veins it's not enough I was always faithful to my lovers And if I weren't I would admit it If I could get away with murder I'd grab a gun and I'd commit it I never took from the rich I never gave to the poor I'm just a curious child Tell me more More, more, more, more, more, more, more, more
4.	More Money 03:10	lyrics	buy track
More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money She awakes with a child in her arms Bills in the door He'll be there forever Some drugs can awake every sense More money, more money, more money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money And old scars start bleeding from the inside As new cars come driving up the pathway Strange talk, foolish conversation about money And money and money and money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money She awakes with a child in her arms Bills in the door He'll be there forever Some drugs can awake every sense More money, more money, more money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money More money Give me more money More money, more money, more money
5.	Till The Doctor Gets Back 05:03	lyrics	buy track
There's a breeze on the ocean Prints in the tracks Dark memories between us I ain't never going back So callously minded You heard what I said I'm drawn to your loving But inside I'm dead 'Cause when love takes to wandering It never turns back And the wound keeps on weeping Till the doctor gets back I'll rest under the old bridge Watch the stars in the sky See the distance between us From too many lies Single out the good times When the spark was still there Till the moment it burnt out and left us nowhere 'Cause when love takes to wandering It never turns back And the wound keeps on weeping Till the doctor gets back 'Cause when love takes to wandering It never turns back And the wound keeps on weeping Till the doctor gets back
6.	Broken English 05:10	lyrics	buy track
Could have got through anytime Cold, lonely puritan What are you fighting for? It's not my security It's just an old war Not even a cold war Don't say it in Russian Don't say it in German Say it in broken English Say it in broken English Lose your father, your husband Your mother, your children What are you fighting for? It's not my reality It's just an old war Not even a cold war Don't say it in Russian Don't say it in German Say it in broken English Say it in broken English What are you fighting for? What are you fighting for? What are you fighting for? Could have got through anytime Cold, lonely puritan What are you fighting for? It's not my security It's just an old war Not even a cold war Don't say it in Russian Don't say it in German Say it in broken English Say it in broken English Say it in broken English Say it in broken English What are you fighting for? What are you fighting for? What are you fighting for?
7.	Times Square 04:43	lyrics	buy track
In a tired part of the city Looking from some fast talk Watch, don't walk to walk It's easy when you're dreaming Standing in a circle Staring at the movies And laughing at the wrong time If alcohol could take me there I'd take a shot a minute And be there by the hour I'd take a walk around Times Square With a pistol in my suitcase And my eyes on the TV In a car, taking a back seat Staring out the window Looking at the ladies Playing in a wrong chord Singing in a bad key Talking on the telephone Talking about you and me If Jesus Christ could take me there I'd fall down on my knees Have no questions to His answers I'd take a walk around Times Square With a pistol in my suitcase And my eyes on the TV If alcohol could take me there I'd take a shot a minute And be there by the hour I'd take a walk around Times Square With a pistol in my suitcase And my eyes on the TV It took a while gaining my senses Woke up in a hotel staring at the ceiling
8.	Over Here (No Time For Justice) 04:07	lyrics	buy track
Over here I’ll damage them Before they damage me. Over here commit them all They’ll never be believed No time for justice No time for peace. No time for justice No time for peace. Over here, standing clear My voice gives me away. Over here, we’re running wild Whatever games we play. No right for justice No right for peace. No right for justice No right for peace. Get a message out for me And tell them all they want to know. If i can still be free. I’ll leave this place, go far away, They’ll never hear from me again. I’ll cause no trouble, feel no pain. Over here it’s hide and seek Get on the midnight train. Over here they’ll lock you up And call you filthy names. No right for justice No right for peace. No right for justice No right for peace. Get a message out for me And tell them all they want to know. If i can still be free. I’ll leave this place, go far away, They’ll never hear from me again. I’ll cause no trouble, feel no pain. Over here i’ll damage them Before they damage me. Over here commit them all They’ll never be believed No time for justice, no time for peace. No time for justice, no time for peace. No time for justice, no right for peace.
9.	Give Me Love 03:32	lyrics	buy track
Two hearts were beating I saw them beating I've seen them once before Two hands together I see them touching I saw them lock the door And if she changed her mind Like she could easily do I'd surely crumble into pieces Sweep me up; she'll start again Two eyes were looking I saw them looking I've seen that look before People together I've seen them walking I've seen it all before And if she changed her mind Like she could easily do Give me love Give me love Give me love And love and love and love Love and love and love and love and love
10.	The Bold Fenian Men 03:24	lyrics	buy track
It was down by the Glenside I met an old woman A plucking young nettles ne'er saw I was coming I listened a while to the sound she was humming Glorio, glorio to the bold Fenian men The fifty long year since I saw the moon beaming On strong manly forms And on eyes with hope gleaming I see them again sure through all my day dreaming Glorio, glorio to the bold Fenian men Some died by the Glenside Some died with a stranger And wise men have told us Their cause was a failure But they stood by old Ireland and never feared danger Glorio, glorio to the bold Fenian men I passed on my way God be praised that I met her Be life long or short I shall never forget her We may have brave men But we'll never have better Glorio, glorio to the bold Fenian men

about

lost album of 1982 with Judy Mowatt singing backup on "Irony" and "Over Here"

There could be several reasons why Barry Reynolds' album "I Scare Myself" did not gain as much popularity as Squeeze's "Sweets from a Stranger" despite both being released in 1982. Here are some possible factors that may have contributed to this difference in popularity:

1. Different record labels: As mentioned, "I Scare Myself" was released on Island Records while "Sweets from a Stranger" was released on A&M Records. Both labels have different audiences and marketing strategies, which could have affected the reach and promotion of the albums.

2. Genre and target audience: Barry Reynolds' album falls under the categories of pop, rock and reggae, while Squeeze's album is considered new wave/rock. The latter genre was more mainstream and popular at the time, which could have led to more widespread appeal and sales for "Sweets from a Stranger."

3. Lack of promotion: It is possible that Island Records did not invest as much in promoting Barry Reynolds' album as A&M Records did for Squeeze. This could have limited the exposure and reach of "I Scare Myself," leading to lower sales and popularity.

4. Critical reception: The critical reception of an album can also greatly impact its popularity and success. While both albums received positive reviews, "Sweets from a Stranger" may have received more attention and praise from music critics, leading to increased buzz and interest from the public.

5. Timing: The timing of a release can also play a role in its success. It is possible that "Sweets from a Stranger" was released at a time when the music scene was more receptive to new wave/rock, while "I Scare Myself" may have been overshadowed by other popular releases at the time.

In conclusion, there could be various reasons why Barry Reynolds' 1982 album "I Scare Myself" did not gain as much popularity as Squeeze's "Sweets from a Stranger." Factors such as record label, genre, promotion, critical reception, and timing may have all played a role in contributing to this difference in popularity.

credits

released July 1, 1982

Companies, etc.
Pressed By – Sonopress

Credits
Bass – Robbie Shakespeare
Drums – Sly Dunbar
Guitar – Mikey Chung
Guitar, Vocals – Barry Reynolds
Keyboards – Wally Badarou
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Percussion – Uzziah Thompson

Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: GEMA
Rights Society: STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0407
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): S 204789 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): S 204789 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): Made In Germany 204789 A-1/82S
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): Made In Germany 204789 B-1/82S

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Judy Mowatt St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Jamaican singer born 1952 in Gordon Town, St Andrew, Jamaica. She joined The Gaylettes (aka the Gaytones) in 1967 and then had a solo career where she also recorded under the name Julie-Ann, Julien and Jean. In 1973 she joined Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths as the I Threes, backing vocalists for Bob Marley & The Wailers. ... more