'Great Expectations'
Released:
October 1992
Recorded:
Sarm West, London
Maison Rouge, London
Label:
EMI
These songs were the result of many experiments in the kitchen and the pub. Great Expectations was recorded at Maison Rouge and Sarm West Studios in London between April and November 1991. The recording began with Julian Mendelsohn and Paul 'Wix' Wickens as producers but finished with Julian and Peter Kaye. The album was mixed at Sarm West December 1991 to early January 1992 and was mastered at Abbey Road on March 5th 1992. Great Expectations was released on October 19th 1992 in the UK and in the rest of the World over the following few months.
Sleeping Satellite (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died with the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite
Did we fly to the moon too soon?
Did we squander the chance?
In the rush of the race
The reason we chase is lost in romance
And still we try
To justify the waste
For a taste of man's greatest adventure
I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died with the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite
Have we got what it takes to advance?
Did we peak too soon?
If the world is so green
Then why does it scream under a blue moon?
We wonder why
The Earth's sacrificed
For the price of its greatest treasure
I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died with the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite
And when we shoot for the stars
What a giant step
Have we got what it takes
To carry the weight of this concept?
Or pass it by
Like a shot in the dark
Miss the mark with a sense of adventure
I blame you for the moonlit sky
And the dream that died with the Eagle's flight
I blame you for the moonlit nights
When I wonder why
Are the seas still dry?
Don't blame this sleeping satellite
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Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh
Fairlight programming - Gary Maughan
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer, Carol Kenyon, Tessa Niles

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Paul 'Wix' Wickens
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Arienne (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
Arienne
I realise something's not in your favour
Arienne
I'll catch you when you fall
You turn to the world
The world turns grey
All alone
On your own
You're set in your ways
You breathe in a smile
Then wipe it away
Broken heart
Torn apart
And let down again
Arienne
I realise something's not in your favour
Arienne
I'll catch you when you fall
Arienne
The view from the hill
Is not what it seems from below
Don't you know
It's all in your dreams
Arienne
I realise something's not in your favour
Arienne
I'll catch you when you fall
Arienne
Oh it's true
Oh it's true
I'll catch you when you fall
Arienne
I realise something's not in your favour
Arienne
I'll catch you when you fall
Arienne
I realise something's not in your favour
Arienne
I'll catch you when you fall

You fall.....
You fall.....
You fall.....
You fall.....
You fall.....
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Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Accordian - Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh, Elliott Randall
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Lords of the New Church (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
Here's the man whose voice speaks for everyone
And whose actions touch the lives of us all
He rose with energy and style
Shake my hand, kiss my child
Sway us all with your smile
He readily accepts acclaim
But soon forgets that he came
From the back streets like them
So we pray to the east
We pray to the west
And we see the gods of the new church
As they undertake their vow
Tell me who can save us now?
Save us from the lords of the new church
Don't say no
Here's the man some believe is a visionary
Here's the man who is driven by greed
He made a fortune overnight
In a deal that he knew
Was too good to be true
As he bends the rules of play
Becomes obsessed with the game
Has to go all the way
So we pray to the east
We pray to the west
And we see the gods of the new church
As they undertake their vow
Tell me who can save us now?
Save us from the lords of the new church
Don't say no
They feast and they fly
While we pay the real price
But what price do we place on life?
So we pray to the east
We pray to the west
And we see the gods of the new church
As they undertake their vow
Tell me who can save us now?
Save us from the lords of the new church
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh, Elliott Randall
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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When It Comes Down To It (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
You've done nothing wrong
But it seems so long
Since we've shared some time
And I say I don't mind
But oh when it comes down to it
Do you really wanna?
But oh when it comes down to it
I suppose it's true
That maybe I'm a fool
To scare myself this way
Take my fears away
But oh when it comes down to it
Do you really wanna?
But oh when it comes down to it
Like ships in the night
We leave no sign
The course we sail
Are memories
That lead us to who knows where
Have I lost my mind
Listening to these lies
Heard from no one else
Save me from myself
But oh when it comes down to it
Do you really wanna?
But oh when it comes down to it
Like ships in the night
We leave no sign
The course we sail
Are memories
And I wonder if you really care
And oh when it comes down to it
Do you really wanna?
And oh when it comes down to it
When it really comes down to it
When it really comes down to it
And I don't believe it
When it really comes down to it
When it really comes down to it
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Accordian - Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Phil Palmer
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Julian Mendelsohn

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Paul 'Wix' Wickens
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Steeltown (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
Blow in the wind to turn her around
Blow out the flame and dying name
This dirty town won't seem the same
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
And turn her around
I never thought I'd see the day
What a crying shame
Tell me who's to blame
Mere words of comfort have no meaning
For a dying town
That won't lie down
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
Blow in the wind to turn her around
Blow out the flame and dying name
This dirty town won't seem the same
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
And turn her around
There comes a time when you must question
Were you wrong or right?
Can you sleep at night?
Too many shattered dreams to answer
Without reason or rhyme
Where do you draw the line?
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
Blow in the wind to turn her around
Blow out the flame and dying name
This dirty town won't seem the same
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
It couldn't last forever
Sign of the times
No pleasure
Where can we go together?
Don't bring me down
Don't bring me down
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
Blow in the wind to turn her around
Blow out the flame and dying name
This dirty town won't seem the same
Blow in the wind to old steeltown
And turn her around
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer, Carol Kenyon, Tessa Niles

Recording engineer - Julian Mendelsohn

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Paul 'Wix' Wickens
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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The Higher You Climb (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
The higher you climb
The further you fall
And the harder you try
The louder the cry
I don't know why
But it's written in my hand
And I can see what is right
If I stay on the right track
I read the news today
A land was blown away
I understand it's out of my hands
But I would lay down my life for you
If you'd guarantee
That you and all your kind would not abuse it
The higher you climb
The further you fall
And the harder you try
The louder the cry
I don't know why
But it's written in my hand
And I can see what is right
If I stay on the right track
I'm scared to watch tv
Because of what it does to me
It leaves me feeling helpless
But I would sacrifice the things I hold so dear in life
If you would tell me it would not be useless
The higher you climb
The further you fall
And the harder you try
The louder the cry
I don't know why
But it's written in my hand
And I can see what is right
If I stay on the right track
And when I sleep at night
Another nation rise
To carry on the fight for freedom
They dedicate their lives
A supreme sacrifice
For simple human rights and freedom
The higher you climb
The further you fall
And the harder you try
The louder the cry
I don't know why
But it's written in my hand
And I can see what is right
If I stay on the right track
The wiser you are
The harder you'll find it
To follow a path that won't lead to decline
I'll make my stand
Because it's written in the stars
And I can see what is right
If I stay on the right track
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Peter Kaye, Elliott Randall
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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In Your Care (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
The light is fading from my room
As night time comes around too soon
I'm so afraid
Swollen eyes portray my pain
As tears fall like the summer rain
I'm so alone
Son of a bitch you broke my heart
I need a little loving
To take away the pain
How could you let me down?
When I'm in your care
I pull the covers to myself
Drink and smoke upon his breath
I close my eyes
Again I pray to God above
What have I done to lose his love?
Am I to blame?
Son of a bitch you broke my heart
I need a little loving
To take away the pain
How could you let me down?
When I'm in your care
When I am dreaming
I can call out
No one hears
Father
I'm falling from your heart in tears
Son of a bitch you broke my heart
I need a little loving
To take away the pain
How could you let me down?
When I'm in your care
Hush little baby don't you cry
Daddy's going to sing you a lullaby
To show he cares
But you must keep our secret safe
Is this love or is this hate?
I feel so scared
Son of a bitch you broke my heart
I need a little loving
To take away the pain
How could you let me down?
When I'm in your care
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Percussion - Preston Heyman
Double Bass - Danny Thompson
Keyboards - John Beck
Guitars - John Hughes
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Somebody's Daughter (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
Give me room to breath
There are times when I feel I could drown without water
Give me time to see
Just one dream that is mine
I feel the wind and the water
I see the sum and the rain
Forgive the sins of your daughter
And she will pray for you
I'm breaking the frame
Each day's the same
You should be somebodys' daughter
Day after day
Of feeling this way
You should be somebodys' daughter
Please say I can leave
Try to ease this pain that I feel may be killing me
Free me from a life
That is cold, that is mine
I am the dutiful lover
I am the perfect mother
Forgive the sins of others
But please don't pray for me
I'm breaking the frame
Each day's the same
You should be somebodys' daughter
Day after day
Of feeling this way
You should be somebodys' daughter
If you opened your eyes and tried
You could read between the lines
I'm wasting away
With nothing to say
I am somebodys' daughter
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck
Guitars - Steve Blades, John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh, Elliott Randall
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Hero (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
There's nothing you can do to take the pain away
You may find broken dreams are the price of the games we play
Closing the door, you hope the world will disappear
Then you open your eyes and you find everyone's still here
Don't you know
Weren't you told?
First they build you up
Just to knock you down
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Were you flying high just before the fall?
Did they make you a king
Just to take it all?
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Players only play till the curtain falls
Hero
They couldn't let you go
There's no way out in time
They'd only let you grow to cut you down to size
No room for tears when you've gone down in history
No acclaim when your finest hour is just a memory
Don't you know
Weren't you told?
First they build you up
Just to knock you down
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Were you flying high just before the fall?
Did they make you a king
Just to take it all?
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Players only play till the curtain falls
Hero
We can dream our dreams
But who knows if they'll fade away
like heroes
First they build you up
Just to knock you down
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Were you flying high just before the fall?
Did they make you a king
Just to take it all?
Steal the crown of the hero from yesterday
Players only play till the curtain falls
We all dream the dreams of heroes
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Peter Kaye, Robbie McIntosh, Elliott Randall
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Peter Kaye
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Ripped Inside (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
You've got no reason for the things you said
But you can't keep your feelings to yourself
And I can't find an answer to this emptiness
No I can't find an answer
And I wish that I was dead
I never dreamt I'd hear your echo pounding in my head
And though the tears have dried
I'm ripped inside
I'll say I'm feeling fine
But what's the use
When nothing could be further from the truth
Oh where will I find comfort
Strength to live again
If there's a god above then show me how the story ends
If there's a god above then how could he desert a friend
Because I feel so tired
And ripped inside
And though the tears have dried
I'm ripped inside
You'll ache for me when your hands are tied
You'll wish you lived in another time
And if you're thinking the pain subsides
There's no place to hide
When you're ripped inside
There is no meaning in the things you did
And you might still go round denying it
If you could live that hour again would resist?
Or was I just another victim innocently picked?
To be cut down to size
and ripped inside
I've got nowhere to hide
I'm ripped inside
I've got nowhere to hide
I'm ripped inside
And though the tears have dried
I'm ripped inside
I've got nowhere to hide
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, John Hughes
Guitars - John Hughes
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Steve Fitzmaurice

Produced by John Hughes and Steve Fitzmaurice
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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Halfway To Heaven (Archer/Beck/Hughes)
When you think you've reached the end of the line
Walls that once blocked you way
Come tumbling down
And you'll find the answers were there all the time
When we turn out the lights and we sit in the dark
Is the mountain to high to climb?
Halfway to heaven
When you're flat on your back you can still see the stars
Guiding through the night
Halfway to paradise
Tin gods plan
Life's doors slam
To hold you back
When you're born on the wrong side of the track
Don't take no
Take hold
Don't leave it to chance
When we turn out the lights and we sit in the dark
Is the mountain to high to climb?
Halfway to heaven
When you're flat on your back you can still see the stars
Guiding through the night
Halfway to paradise
You let the world roll by
You're trying to hang yourself without a rope
Mister dream - take control
I am the means to reach your goal
When we turn out the lights and we sit in the dark
Is the mountain to high to climb?
Halfway to heaven
When you're flat on your back you can still see the stars
Guiding through the night
Halfway to paradise
Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
Credits
Vocals - Tasmin Archer
Drums - Charlie Morgan
Keyboards - John Beck, Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Guitars - John Hughes, Robbie McIntosh, Anthony Wimshurst
Fairlight programming - Peter Kaye
Backing Vocals - Tasmin Archer

Recording engineer - Julian Mendelsohn

Produced by Julian Mendelsohn and Paul 'Wix" Wickens
Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn
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