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1983's number one rock single! The first metal power ballad to reach number one!

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Ball Baring

You’re lyin’ here beside me watchin’ the rain come down.
Thinkin’ ‘bout the miles ahead. Rememberin’ the roar of the crowd.

You know you keep on movin’ when you got a job to do.
Don’t want to face it alone. At least tonight I got you.

And this is the time I gotta let you go. (oo, oo, oo)
There’s something that I gotta show you. Something that you need to know.

Don’t look into my eyes when you say that I’m not caring.
‘Cause I’m ball baring.
And I don’t wanna hear that lie.
‘Cause we both know the truth is glaring. Yeah.
I’m ball baring.
Ball baring.

Got your letter in the mail today. Shed a tear for what you wrote.
Tracing of a middle finger. You didn’t even sign the note.

And this is the way you’re gonna to let me go. (oh, oh, oh)
Just chiselled it in ice. But there’s a fire down below.

Don’t look into my eyes when you say that I’m not caring.
‘Cause I’m ball baring.
And I don’t wanna hear that lie.
‘Cause we both know that you’re staring.
‘Cause I’m ball baring.

And I’d ride a thousand miles just to see you smile.
Now this cowboy’s got a frown.
You turned my smile upside down.

Solo

And I guess there’s nothing more to say.
Once you’ve crossed that bridge and you’re going solo.
There’s nothing left to follow. No.

And this is where I’ve gotta let you go.
I showed you everything. Now I’m rollin’ down that road.

Don’t look into my eyes when you say that I’m not caring.
I’m ball baring.
And I don’t wanna hear that lie.
‘Cause we both know that you’re staring.
I’m ball baring.
Give me one more try!

Don’t look into my eyes *You’re lookin’ way too high!* cause you know just what I’m sharing.
*Don’t leave me high and dry!*
I’m ball baring.

credits

from The Most Metal Years 1982​-​1989, released January 29, 2019
Rikki Riot- lead vocals and lead guitar
Vinnie Venom- rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Sinn- bass guitar and backing vocals
Tommy Bomb- drums and backing vocals

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