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International Echo
Allen Toussaint
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The streets were deserted and the house was dark
Down in the basement was the faintest spark
Three bars hoping to make their mark
International echo
They said it was nothing but a worthless talk
Sign right here and you can be in rock
Woke up startled in a state of joy
International echo
The roof is shaking and the house is ablaze
I've been wide awake for days
Thought I heard a signal breaking through
At this distance that is hard to do
Could be seven inches, could be twelve
Drop the needle on it and let it revolve
I found a pulse and a drum tattoo
I was just thinking about you
Send out a message and it's sure to rebound
What's that I hear? What's that sound?
Seems to be coming from underground
International echo
It can't be repeated, it can't be resisted
Went out straight and it came back twisted
If you didn't see it then, then you probably missed it
International echo
Must be something in the atmosphere
Let me be your volunteer
Thought I heard a signal coming through
In a language that I never knew
Give me seven inches, give me twelve
Drop the needle on it and let it revolve
I found a pulse and a drum tattoo
Even though it was taboo
Solo
They paid me money for playing pretend
Then they said that it must be the end
I was just following the popular trend
International echo
Got beer from the bars and wine from the grape
Stood up straight, got bent out of shape
Now I'm just looking for some way to escape
International echo
Everything I said seems automatic
The radio plays nothing but static
They think that I'm about to flip my lid
My waitress said that she might be my kid
Give me seven inches, give me twelve
Drop the needle on it and let it revolve
Can you hear me calling you? 'Cause here I go
International echo, echo
Solo
The streets were deserted, the house was dark
Down in the basement was the faintest spark
Three bars hoping to make their mark
International echo