THE BEST OF SURVIVOR – 2006 (Volcano)

Eye of The Tiger
I Can’t Hold Back
High on You
Poor Man’s Son
The Search Is Over
American Heartbeat
Burning Heart
Is This Love
Ever Since the World Began
The One That Really Matters
Caught in the Game
The Moment of Truth
Rebel Son
Didn’t Know It Was Love

Song lyrics below.

Eye of the Tiger

Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

So many times it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive

It’s the eye of the tiger
It’s the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, staying hungry
They stack the odds still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Rising up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I’m not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger

I Can’t Hold Back

There’s a story in my eyes
Turn the pages of desire
Now it’s time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion’s fire

I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us

I’ve been holding back the night
I’ve been searching for a clue from you
I’m gonna try with all my might
To make this story line come true

Can you feel me tremble when we touch
Can you feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can’t wait

I can’t hold back
I’m on the edge
I can’t hold back
Your voice explodes
Inside my head

I can’t hold back
I won’t back down
Girl, it’s too late
To turn back now

Another shooting star goes by
And in the night the silence
Speaks to you and I

And now the time has come at last
Don’t let the moment run too fast

I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us

There’s a story in my eyes
Turn the pages of desire
Now it’s time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion’s fire

I can’t hold back
I’m on the edge
I can’t hold back
Your voice explodes
Inside my head

I can’t hold back
I won’t back down
Girl, it’s too late
To turn back now

I can see you tremble when we touch
Ooh, and I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can’t wait

I can’t hold back
I can’t hold back
I can’t hold back

High On You

There you stood, that’ll teach her
To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you about
The girl I met last night

It’s understood, I had to reach her
I let the wheel of fortune spin
I touched your hand before
The crowd started crashin’ in

Now I’m higher than a kite
I know I’m getting hooked on your love
Talkin’ to myself, runnin’ in the heat
Beggin’ for your touch
In the middle of the street

And I, I can’t stop thinkin’ about you, girl
I must be livin’ in a fantasy world
I’m so high on you

Smart and coy, a little crazy
The kind of face that starts a fight
Let me tell you about
The girl I had last night

Piercin’ eyes, like a raven
You seemed to share my secret sin
We were high before
The night started kickin’ in

Now I’m screamin’ in the night

I know I’m getting hooked on your love
Talkin’ to myself, runnin’ in the heat
Beggin’ for your touch
In the middle of the street

And I, I can’t stop thinkin’ about you, girl
I must be livin’ in a fantasy world
I’ve searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I’m high on you

There you stood, that’ll teach her
To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you about
The girl I met last night

Now I’m higher than a kite
I know I’m getting hooked on your love
Talkin’ to myself, runnin’ in the heat
Beggin’ for your touch
In the middle of the street

And I, I can’t stop thinkin’ about you, girl
I must be livin’ in a fantasy world
I’ve searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I’m high on you
I’m high on you
I’m high on you

Poor Man’s Son

Baby if you really love me
You had better understand
That the silver in your pocket
Ain’t no measure of a man

And though the fortunes of our fathers
We aspire to rise above
When you’re born into a breed
You’re signed in blood

I’m a poor mans son
Workin’ all night long
Got a bad guitar
And a simple song
You’re a rich mans daughter
Look at what you’ve done
You went and fell in love
With a poor mans son

Baby you were born in splendor
To a house of wealth and fame
Your mother was a spender
And you grew up on a stage

And girl you coulda loved for money
Coulda fooled around for fame
You went and took a chance
On the real thing

And though the fortunes of our fathers
We aspire to rise above
When you’re born into a breed
You’re signed in blood

I’m a poor mans son
Workin’ all night long
Got a bad guitar
And a simple song
You’re a rich mans daughter
Look at what you’ve done
You went and fell in love
With a poor mans son

The Search Is Over

How can I convince you
What you see is real
Who am I to blame you
For doubting what you feel

I was always reachin’
You were just a girl I knew
I took for granted
The friend I had in you

I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while

Can we last forever
Will we fall apart
At times it’s so confusing
The questions of the heart

You followed me through changes
And patiently you’d wait
‘Till I came to my senses through
Some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world

That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while

Now the miles stretch out behind me
Loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie, victims of the game
Then good luck, it finally struck
Like lighting from the blue
Every highway’s leading me back to you

Now at last I hold you
Now all is said and done
The search has come full circle
Our destinies are one

So if you ever loved me
Show me that you give a damn
You’ll know for certain
The man I really am

I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Then I touched your hand
I could hear you whisper
The search is over
Love was right before my eyes

American Heartbeat

The night’s alive with wind and fire

We telegraph our heart’s desire through the night with our eyes.
Wheels are tuniing fast and hard
hearts are burnin’ on the Boulevard.
Hear them pound – young and proud:
It’s the American heartbeat.
Chart the stars and head out for the action

Hit the streets and find some satisfaction.
It’s the American heartbeat
it’s the American heartbeat

Oh
the American heartbeat.
The stage is set
the roles are chosen.
The lights grow hot as the midnight’s closin’ in at last –
It comes so fast.
Poundin’ harder as the midnight’s strikin’

It hits us like a bolt of lightning.
Deeper down
it’s the sound of the American heartbeat.
Chart the stars and head out for the action

Hit the streets an find some satisfaction.
It’s the American heartbeat – young and proud

The American heartbeat – young and proud

American heartbeat
the American heartbeat

It’s the American heartbeat
it’s the American heartbeat

Burning Heart

Two worlds collide
Rival nations
It’s a primitive clash
Venting years of frustrations
Bravely we hope
Against all hope
There is so much at stake
Seems our freedom’s up
Against the ropes
Does the crowd understand?
Is it East versus West
Or man against man
Can any nation stand alone

In the burning Heart
Just about to burst
There’s a quest for answers
An unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night
Rising like a spire
In the burning heart
The unmistakable fire

In the burning heart

In the warrious code
There’s no surrender
Though his body says stop
His spirit cries – never!
Deep in our soul
A quiet ember
Know it’s you against you
It’s the paradox
That drives us on

It’s a battle of wills
In the heat of attack
It’s the passion that kills
The victory is yours alone

In the burning Heart
Just about to burst
There’s a quest for answers
An unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night
Rising like a spire
In the burning heart
The unmistakable fire

In the burning heart

Is This Love

I’ve heard talk of blind devotion
Lovers through thick and thin
Lives touched with real emotion
Faithful till the bitter end

Now I must admit that the story’s attractive
I’ve lost in far too many affairs
I’ve seen all the pain that the morning can bring

I need to prove to myself
This is more than a crush
Can you convince me
It’s not just a physical rush

Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love that’s been keepin’ me up all night
Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love

So many nights in blind confusion
I’ve walked the line of love
We reach out in disillusion
When one night isn’t nearly enough

Now I’d like to know that for once in my life
I’m sure of what tomorrow may bring
I’ve heard all your talk
Can I take it to heart

Now look me straight in the eye

‘Cause tonight is the night
We’ve got to ask each other
If the moment is right

Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love that’s been keepin’ me up all night
Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love

I’ve tread those mean streets
Blind alleys where the currency of love changes hands
All touch, no feeling
Just another one night stand

I need to know that there’s someone who cares
Could you be the angel to answer my prayers

Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love that’s been keepin’ me up all night
Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love

Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love that’s been keepin’ me up all night
Is this love that I’m feelin’
Is this love
Is this love

Ever Since the World Began

I’ll never know what brought me here,
As if somebody led my hand,
It seems I hardly had to steer,
My course was planned.
And destiny it guides us all,
And by it’s hand we rise and fall,
But only for a moment,
Time enough to catch our breath again.

And we’re just another piece of the puzzle,
Just another part of the plan,
How one live touches the other,
Is so hard to understand.
Still we walk this road together,
We travel through as far as we can,
And we have waited for this moment in time,
Ever since the world began.

Taking in the times gone by,
We wonder how it all began,
We’ll never know and still we
Try to understand.
And even though the seasons change,
The reasons shall remain the same,
It’s love that keeps us holding on
Till we can see the sun again.

And we’re just another piece of the puzzle,
Just another part of the plan,
And we have waited for this moment in time,
Ever since the world began.

And I stand alone, a man of stone,
Against the driving rain,
And the night it’s got your number,
And the wind it cries your name,
If we search for truth, win or lose,
In this we’re all the same,
The hope still burns eternal,
We’re the keeper of the flame.

And we’re just another piece of the puzzle,
Just another part of the plan,
How one live touches the other,
Is so hard to understand.
Still we walk this road together,
We try and go as far as we can,
And we have waited for this moment in time,
Ever since the world began.

The One That Really Matters

I know your mind like the back of my hand,
A race that I ran before,
Are you so blind that you’d turn your back
On love and slam the door,
If you’re searching for something more,
Have a good time,
But if you’d follow your heart,
You’re gonna find that I’m…

The one, the one,
The one that really matters,
The one that really cares,
The one, when your whole world is shattered,
Snap your fingers and I’ll be there.

There’s someone new,
He’s your brand new toy,
You could break that poor boy in two,
If that’s your style,
I should have known from the start,
This heart wants no part of you,
But if you’re still the same girl I knew,
All in good time,
You’re gonna follow your heart,
And you’re gonna find I’m still…

The one, the one,
The one that really matters,
The one that really cares,
The one, when your whole world is shattered,
Snap your fingers and I’ll be there.

Caught In The Game

You swore you’d never again, let yourself be tempted,
Too many times in the past when you’ve opened up your heart —
You’ve had it broken in pieces, by too many lies,
Still it’s hard to acknowledge the past —
When she flashes those eyes,
Over and over the song skips,
Just as the final refrain fades away —
Like fools we are caught in the game

Caught in the game,
Caught in the game again —
Caught in the game,
Caught in the game

I swore I’d never again catch myself believin’
Too many times I’ve been hurt — and it makes you hard inside
But when I saw you in the city tonight —
Was it just imagination —
Or did your eyes burn a little too bright,
For purely conversation —
Over and over the lights flash down at the corner arcade
Swept away —
Like fools we are caught in the game

Caught in the game,
Caught in the game again —
Caught in the game,
Caught in the game

Over and over the song skips
Just as the final refrain fades away.
Like fools we are caught in the game

Caught in the game,
Caught in the game again —
Caught in the game,
Caught in the game

The Moment of Truth

When you’re alone you ask yourself
What are you searching for
Deep in the night a dream is born
One that you can’t ignore
If you think you can find the passion
And you’re ready to take a chance
If you really believe you can make it
Then the power is in your own hands

It’s the moment of truth
You’re giving it all
Standing alone, willing to fall
If you can do it
Get up and prove it
Get up and show them who you are
It’s the moment of truth
It’s all on the line
This is the place
This is the time

Waited forever, it’s now or it’s never
Nothing can stop you now*
Once in your life you make a choice
Ready to risk it all
Deep in your soul you hear a voice
Answering to the call
Though you know that it won’t be easy
It’s a promise you make for love
For the people that keep believing
And the one that you’re thinking of

Rebel Son

You’re still young, still so sure
So determined you can find the cure
You’ve always been the driven one
Speak your mind, rebel son
In your eyes, wildfires rage
You read between the lines on every page
Take your chances while you’re young
Seek the truth, rebel son
Shatter the silence
Fill the night with your righteous defiance
While you’ve still got the will to run

Take your message to the street tonight — rebel son
There’s a distant voice that’s callin’ you —
Through the darkest night — fight the fight — rebel son
To yourself alone you must be true — rebel son

Stand your ground, against the tide
The proof of history is on your side
Fight the cause for everyone
Dare to dream — rebel son
Shatter the silence
Fill the night with your righteous defiance
While you’ve still got the will to run

In the dark, thunder in your heart
Can’t you hear the sound and fury in the night
Feel the heat, rising from the street
Passion runs so deep
To match the fire in your eyes

Didn’t Know It Was Love

It felt so easy in the morning sun
When love was in season I was on the run
I was lookin’ for trouble and the thrill of the chase
Love was lookin’ at me eye to eye, face to face
One touch should’ve told me, try and understand
Love was always a long shot to a gambling man
With a roll of the dice, girl I threw it away
Now I’m thinkin’ ’bout you day and night, night and day

Didn’t know it was love
Didn’t know it was fate
Didn’t know it was destiny callin’
Tell me it’s never too late
Was I too blind to see
When push came to shove
You were all that I needed
Didn’t know it was love

Wasn’t blind to the magic, you think I’m so tough
Turning back on the thunder just ain’t good enough
I keep trying to shake you, there just ain’t no way
Now I’m thinkin’ ’bout you day and night, night and day

Those crazy nights on the borderline
Did my best to cut myself free
Stood alone, just a prisoner
Never knew you were holdin’ the key