Revvin’ up your engine Listen to her howlin’ roar Metal under tension Beggin’ you to touch and go Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone Headin’ into twilight Spreadin’ out her wings tonight She got you jumpin’ off the deck Shovin’ into overdrive Highway to the Danger Zone I’ll take you right into the Danger Zone You’ll never say hello to you Until you get it on the red line overload You’ll never know what you can do Until you get it up as high as you can go Out along the edges Always where I burn to be The further on the edge The hotter the intensity Highway to the Danger Zone Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into, the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Gonna take
If you could only see the way he loves me Then maybe you would understand Why I feel this way about our love And what I must do If you could only see how blue his eyes can be when he says When he says he loves me
Well you got your reasons And you got your lies And you got your manipulations They cut me down to size
Sayin’ you know but you don’t You give your love but you won’t
If you could only see the way he loves me Then maybe you would understand Why I feel this way about our love And what I must do If you could only see how blue his eyes can be when he says When he says he loves me
Seems the road less traveled Shows happiness unraveled And you got to take a little dirt To keep what you love That’s what you gotta do
Sayin’ you know but you don’t You give your love but you won’t You’re stretching out your arms to something that’s just not there Sayin’ you love where you stand Give your heart when you can
If you could only see the way he loves me Then maybe you would understand Why I feel this way about our love And what I must do If you could only see how blue his eyes can be when he says When he says he loves me
Stupefy, fascinate Feeling good with a guilty face Tear it up, pass along Getting down gotta bang that gong
Saying you got a hold on me, you always have You got a hold on me, I understand it’s
Creeping up, grabbing on Taking tolls to the great beyond Sacrifice, holy grail Shangri-La fighting tooth and nail
Saying, I got a thing for you, what can I do? Yeah, I got a thing for you
I light up like a sparkler Feel it getting warmer Hear the snake charmer It’s irresistible, yeah
Ooh, I feel alive Ooh, just one more moment Ooh, it’s irresistible
Vagabond, roll through town Magic man selling hand-me-downs Babylon, western world Hear me now, seeming unconcerned
That you’re no good for me, so they say You’re pure ecstasy
I light up like a sparkler Feel it getting warmer Hear the snake charmer It’s irresistible, yeah
Ooh, I feel alive Ooh, just one more moment Ooh, it’s irresistible Ooh, I feel alive Ooh, just one more moment Ooh, it’s irresistible
Ooh Ooh, it’s irresistible
Bullet Lyrics
Standing in the shadows Hero of the story Riding on a saddle Chasing down the glory Time to make your move Do exactly what you do It’s a sure shot, it’s yours to lose It’s the kind of love that rains down Once upon a lifetime Can you hear the countdown? Can you see the goal line? Everything is lined up Waiting for your moment Time slows down
You don’t stop a bullet that you set into motion You don’t stop a fire when you light an explosion So then, why would we fight it? Already ignited Counting down, down, down, down
There’s no putting lightning Back into a bottle Counting on a dark horse Pulling on the throttle Once you made your mind up You’re never going back Time slows down
You don’t stop a bullet that is set into motion You don’t stop a fire when you light an explosion So then, why do we fight it? Already ignited Counting down, down, down, down
Standing in the shadows Hero of the story Riding on a saddle Chasing down the glory Time to make your move Do exactly what you do It’s a sure shot, it’s yours
You don’t stop a bullet that you set into motion You don’t stop a fire when you light an explosion So then, why would we fight it? Already ignited Counting down, down, down, down You don’t stop a bullet when you set in it motion You don’t stop a fire when you light an explosion So then, why would we fight it? Already ignited Counting down, down, down, down
My tea’s gone cold, I’m wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can’t see at all And even if I could, it’d all be grey But your picture on my wall It reminds me that it’s not so bad It’s not so bad
I drank too much last night, got bills to pay My head just feels in pain I missed the bus and there’ll be hell today I’m late for work again And even if I’m there, they’ll all imply That I might not last the day And then you call me And it’s not so bad, it’s not so bad
And I want to thank you For giving me the best day of my life Oh, just to be with you Is having the best day of my life
Push the door, I’m home at last And I’m soaking through and through Then you handed me a towel And all I see is you And even if my house falls down now I wouldn’t have a clue Because you’re near me
And I want to thank you For giving me the best day of my life Oh, just to be with you Is having the best day of my life And I want to thank you For giving me the best day of my life Oh, just to be with you Is having the best day of my life
This poem was triggered by another person but in the end it is about my mother. The first and worst cut of my life.
CHANGES by Yes
I’m moving through some changes I’ll never be the same I’m moving through some changes I’ll never be the same Something you did touched me There’s no one else to blame
The love we had has fallen The love we used to share We’ve given up believing As if you didn’t care
The love we had has fallen The love we used to share We’ve given up pretending As if you didn’t care
Change changing places Root yourself to the ground Capitalize on this good fortune One word can bring you round Changes
try to find out how There’s a way to save it now
I look into the mirror I see no happiness All the warmth I gave you Has turned to emptiness The love we had has fallen The love we used to share You’ve left me here believing In love that wasn’t there
[guitar solo]
One word from you One word from me A clear design on your liberty Who could believe when love has gone How we move on like everyone
One road to loneliness It’s always the same One road to happiness It’s calling your name
One road to loneliness It’s always the same One road to happiness It’s calling your name
Change changing places – Changes Root yourself to the ground Word to the wise – Well you get what’s coming One word One word can bring you round Changes
“The First Cut Is The Deepest”
I would have given you all of my heart but there’s someone who’s torn it apart and she’s taking almost all that I’ve got but if you want, I’ll try to love again baby I’ll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest ’cause when it comes to being lucky she’s cursed when it comes to lovin’ me she’s worst but when it comes to being loved she’s first that’s how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
I still want you by my side just to help me dry the tears that I’ve cried cause I’m sure gonna give you a try and if you want, I’ll try to love again but baby, I’ll try to love again, but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
‘Cause when it comes to being lucky she’s cursed when it comes to lovin’ me she’s worst but when it comes to being loved she’s first that’s how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinkin’ I could never live without you by my side But then I spent so many nights thinkin’ how you did me wrong And I grew strong, and I learned how to get along
And so you’re back, from outer space I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face I should have changed that stupid lock I should have made you leave your key If I’d have known for just one second you’d be back to bother me
Go on now, go, walk out the door Just turn around now, ’cause you’re not welcome anymore Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Did you think I’d crumble? Did you think I’d crumble? Did you think I’d lay down and die?
Oh no, not I, I will survive Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I’m still alive I’ve got all my life to live, and I’ve got all my love to give And I’ll survive, I will survive, hey hey
It took all the strength I had, not to fall apart Just tryin’ hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high And you see me, somebody new I’m not that chained up little person still in love with you And so you felt like droppin’ in and just expect me to be free Well, now I’m saving all my lovin’ for someone who’s lovin’ me
Go on now, go, walk out the door Just turn around now, ’cause you’re not welcome anymore Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Did you think I’d crumble? Did you think I’d lay down and die?
Sometimes I feel I’ve got to Run away I’ve got to Get away From the pain you drive into the heart of me The love we share Seems to go nowhere And I’ve lost my light For I toss and turn I can’t sleep at night
Once I ran to you (I ran) Now, I’ll run from you This tainted love you’ve given I give you all a boy could give you Take my tears and that’s not nearly all Oh, tainted love Tainted love
Now, I know I’ve got to Run away, I’ve got to Get away You don’t really want any more from me To make things right You need someone to hold you tight And you think love is to pray But I’m sorry, I don’t pray that way
Once I ran to you (I ran) Now, I’ll run from you This tainted love you’ve given I give you all a boy could give you Take my tears and that’s not nearly all Oh, tainted love Tainted love
Don’t touch me please I cannot stand the way you tease I love you, though you hurt me so Now, I’m gonna pack my things and go
Touch me, baby, tainted love Touch me, baby, tainted love Tainted love, oh Tainted love, oh Tainted love
Vulnerable narcissism reflects a defensive and fragile grandiosity, which functions mainly as a cover for feelings of inadequacy.
Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by hypersensitivity, defensiveness, and withdrawal
and is strongly associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD), which is characterized by the fear of abandonment, interpersonal and affective instability, impulsivity, chronic feelings of emptiness, suicidal ideation, and self-mutilation.
More so than other narcissist, a vulnerable narcissist is likely to be driven by low self esteem to keep a relatively low profile. For instance you might notice:
They rarely give out personal details if they can avoid it Don’t like people to see their works in progress Are obsessed with getting everything right Will avoid taking any responsibility for projects not entirely under their control Exhibit other traits of an extreme introvert
Like all narcissists, vulnerable narcissist have significant psychological difficulty coping with what they perceive to be a serious failing on their part. But, unlike classic narcissists, vulnerable narcissists are much more likely to feel that the failing is in fact their own deficiency, rather than externalize those feelings and project the blame on to others.
Because of this, vulnerable narcissists are often eager to stay out of the limelight, and avoid situations where they can be blamed for anything at all.
You may see them exhibit —
Extreme CYA mentality Unwillingness to accept leadership roles Desire to hide themselves in a group Nitpicking dependence on rule and procedure
One of the most telling qualities of the vulnerable narcissist is that they obsess constantly over how the will be perceived by other people.
This is more than social positioning or a desire to be liked. Vulnerable narcissists have a pathological need to avoid any indication that they “aren’t good enough.”
Deep down ever narcissist feels that they there is something wrong with them. And, they compulsively work to dispel this notion through the perceptions of other people. The vulnerable narcissist type is particularly observant of avoid negative hits to their self esteem.
Another very telling difference between a vulnerable narcissist and other types of narcissists is that they are likely to belittle themselves when things don’t go their way.
This is is stark contract to a classical narcissist, who is likely to lash out at other people when they don’t get their way.
Being rejected in any way will often initiate a shame spiral in a vulnerable narcissist.
Because of the vulnerable narcissist’s inability to deal productively with shame related to criticism or visible failure, their self-talk readily devolves in to extreme self-criticism in response to such failures. The vulnerable narcissist will then start to excessively criticize themselves across the board, leading to further feelings of worthlessness and self doubt.
Narcissists in general have a sever deficiency when it comes to their own sense of self worth.
Often because of developmental deficiencies during childhood, they have not developed the ability to disassociate how they feel about themselves from what others feel about about them. That means, they live and die for the approval of the crowd.
Because vulnerable narcissists are particularly sensitive to criticism, being unable to cope or reject it using them means of other narcissistic types, they actively shun any type of public acknowledgment. To this end, they receive very little response from others, both positive and negative.
So, the vulnerable narcissist, through their means of self protection, very often cuts themselves off from their only means of positive emotion — external validation.
Eventually, this void will leave a hole in their life, where they find their own existence meaningless. Feelings of depression, emptiness, and uselessness generally follow.
Vulnerable narcissists are not competitive, and do not think highly of themselves.
For all the reasons discussed in the previous sections, a vulnerable narcissist would rather avoid attention if there is any risk that they may not match their own extreme expectations for themselves.
When confronted with individuals who they feel are equals, a vulnerable narcissist will withdraw before any risk of be measured up against them.
You may find a vulnerable narcissist will —
Suddenly withdraw from social groups or events with little notice or reason Unwilling to talk about their accomplishments Act exceedingly self-deprecating Seek to actively lower expectations for their own work or behavior Find themselves in roles where they are overqualified or with infrequent interactions between adults.
The relationship a vulnerable narcissist has with people in their social circle can be complex.
First, their tendency to isolate themselves from the approval and disapproval of those in their circles leads them to nurse an intensely self-reliant attitude. They much rather work as an individual than a group.
But, even more, their feelings of inferiority make them hypersensitive to the possibility that they aren’t pulling their own weight. Combined with their fixation avoiding on failure, they tend to internally amplify emotions of perceived dependence on others.
A vulnerable narcissist thinks they are not good enough, and the help they get from friends and family is evidence of such in their eyes.
Similarly, the vulnerable narcissist, who is fixated on the negative perceptions of others, feels acutely threatened by the possibility that their benefactors may not actually come through. Everyone in their life is dangerous to their self-esteem, and thus not to be fully trusted.
As discussed in previous sections, vulnerable narcissist have difficulty managing failure or rejection.
While this often manifests as depression or and perceived sense of worthlessness, at times these emotions will gush up in a sudden and unexpected anger.
These types of outbursts will usually be —
Seemingly out of nowhere Related to little slights or criticisms, that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time Expressed in relation to events in the past, maybe even years prior
Like all narcissists, vulnerable narcissists do have a subconscious desire to rid themselves of blame when it comes around. And, they are likely to attempt to pin this blame on other people.
While this behavior is not nearly as prominent in vulnerable narcissists as with classical narcissists, you will still see it from time to time.
Lastly, a vulnerable narcissist will feel profound feeling of jealousy for the abilities and accomplishments of other people.
One of the inherent contradictions of narcissism is that narcissistic individuals feel both lack of self worth and an inflated sense of entitlement. A narcissist deems public approval to be their right.
This propensity will be slightly more profound in vulnerable narcissists compared to other types, in part due to the fact that they rarely allow themselves to be in a position where they can receive the praise that they desire.
Vulnerable narcissists are sensitive to criticism and crave external validation. Compared to other narcissists, they are introverted and withdrawn — rarely putting themselves in positions where there is a possibility of criticism.
The best test to find covert narcissist is to observe their behavior when they are accepting criticism. A covert narcissist will never willingly acknowledge the criticism, and use one of many methods to deflect it. The following sections detail ways that covert narcissists try to get out of acknowledging criticism.
Covert narcissists are particularly difficult, because they usually will not give you direct feedback when you upset them, making them hard to read.
