'Playing Politics' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) and Lisa Nemzo (music) in Los Angeles, California.

The song was produced by Christian de Walden & Steve Singer, recorded at Steana Studios, North Hollywood, CA and released in Germany by Metronome Musik / Polydor on Lisa's album, 'Angel'.

PLAYING POLITICS

UP IN THE CITY OUT ON THE STREET
PLAYING POLITICS WHENEVER THEY MEET
DOWN AT THE CLUB AND OUT ON THE FLOOR
PLAYING POLITICS WHATEVER IT'S FOR

OUT ON THE ROAD IN THE BACK OF THE CAR
PLAYING POLITICS WHEREVER THEY ARE
IN FRONT OF THE KIDS THERE IS NO SHAME
PLAYING POLITICS IT'S THE NAME OF THE GAME

EVERYBODY’S IN POLITICS GOT THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
EVERYBODY IS A DIPLOMAT PLAYING POLITICS WELL TELL ME WHERE THAT'S AT PLAYING POLITICS OF LOVE

DOWN AT THE BEACH OUT IN THE SUN
PLAYING POLITICS WHENEVER IT'S DONE
BACK AT THE OFFICE WHO MAKES A MOVE
PLAYING POLITICS IT'S OH SO SMOOTH

EVERYBODY’S IN POLITICS GOT THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
EVERYBODY IS A DIPLOMAT PLAYING POLITICS WELL TELL ME WHERE THAT'S AT POLITICS OF LOVE

YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME
WITH THE RIGHT MOVES AND THE RIGHT LINE
IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME
WITH THE RIGHT MOVES AND THE RIGHT LINE

EVERYBODY’S IN POLITICS GOT THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
EVERYBODY IS A DIPLOMAT PLAYING POLITICS TELL ME WHERE THAT'S AT THEY'RE PLAYING POLITICS OF LOVE

EVERYBODY’S IN POLITICS GOT THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
EVERYBODY IS A DIPLOMAT PLAYING POLITICS WELL TELL ME WHERE THAT'S AT

EVERYBODY’S IN POLITICS GOT THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
EVERYBODY IS A DIPLOMAT PLAYING POLITICS WELL TELL ME WHERE THAT'S AT

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel (ASCAP 216450985)
© Malaika Music (ASCAP 336609064)
Music: Lisa Nemzo (ASCAP 5814611445)
© Little Chicken Music (ASCAP 126269083)
ASCAP Work ID: 462987377
ISWC: T9031279579

Lisa Nemzo - vocal / guitar
Rick Feliz - bass
Denny Fongheiser - drums
John C. Parr - electric guitar
Steve Singer - keyboards / synthesizers
Lisa Nemzo, Carol Parks, Jon Ingoldsby - backup vocals

© 1987 No Restrictions Music (ASCAP 344000809)
© 1987 Jupri Music (ASCAP 337734742)
Administrator: Universal Musica Inc. (ASCAP 344554265)
© 1987 No Limitations Music (BMI 352427278)
© 1987 P.K.P. Music (BMI 185401085)
Administrator: Universal Musica Unica Publishing (BMI 353559739)
Artwork : Firooz Zahedi

Playing Politics

'Hearts Under Glass' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) in Manhattan, NY and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music and recorded song in Los Angeles, CA.

★  HEARTS UNDER GLASS  ★

LOOKING OVER MY NORTHERN SHOULDER
AT THE CHANGING SHADES OF DAY
A WEAK WINTER'S SUN
TURNING TWILIGHT GREY

YET NOTHING REACHES
NOT CHILDREN LAUGHING
NOTHIN' TOUCHES
NOR GYPSY VIOLINS

FOR HEARTS UNDER GLASS
FROM THE FIVE AN' DIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS
BEATING IN FROZEN TIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS

PORING OVER UNWRITTEN LETTERS
IN THE SOLITUDE OF NIGHT
A DIM LIT CANDLE
SHINING STAR WHITE LIGHT

YET NOTHING MOVES THEM
NOT PEOPLE CRYING
AN' NOTHIN' SHAKES THEM
IN THEIR IVORY TOWER

FOR HEARTS UNDER GLASS
FROM THE FIVE AN' DIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS
BEATING IN FROZEN TIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS

BLIND TO CHILDREN'S PLEASURE
BLIND TO PEOPLE'S PAIN
IF WE'RE THE ONES WHO CHOOSE THEM
AREN'T WE THE ONES TO BLAME

FOR HEARTS UNDER GLASS
FROM THE FIVE AN' DIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS
BEATING IN FROZEN TIME

HEARTS UNDER GLASS
NO GYPSY VIOLINS
FROM THE FIVE AN' DIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS
BEATING IN FROZEN TIME

HEARTS UNDER GLASS
NO GYPSY VIOLINS
FROM THE FIVE AN' DIME
HEARTS UNDER GLASS

HEARTS UNDER GLASS

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel (ASCAP 216450985)
© Malaika Music (ASCAP 336609064)
Music: Lisa Nemzo (ASCAP 5814611445)
© Dream Wild Songs (ASCAP 621473371)
ASCAP Work ID: 892445887
ISWC: T9213704451

Hearts Under Glass

'Electric Eyes' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) in Manhattan, NY and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music and recorded song in Los Angeles, CA.

★  ELECTRIC EYES  ★

'TIL YOU CAME ON THE SCENE
I WAS DOIN' FINE
NOW I'M NOT SO SURE
THINK I'M LOSING MY MIND

CAN'T SEEM TO CONCENTRATE
DON'T WANT TO SEE IT THROUGH
DON'T THINK I CAN ESCAPE
IT'S ALL DOWN TO YOU

'CAUSE YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
ONE LOOK FROM YOU AND I'M HYPNOTIZED
ELECTRIC EYES
THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU IS NO SURPRISE

'TIL YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE
IT WAS MY OWN
NOW I'M NOT SO CERTAIN
THINK I'M YOURS AND YOURS ALONE

CAN'T SEEM TO GET A HOLD
DON'T WANT TO ANYHOW
I GUESS THERE'S NO WAY OUT
IT'S ALL OVER NOW

'CAUSE YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
ONE LOOK FROM YOU AND I'M HYPNOTIZED
ELECTRIC EYES
THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU IS NO SURPRISE
ELECTRIC EYES

IT'S REALLY NO MYSTERY HOW YOU PUT YOUR SPELL ON ME
CAN'T KEEP MY SELF CONTROL DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO
DON'T LIKE TO LOSE IT ALL IT'S ALL DUE TO YOU
IT'S ALL DUE TO YOU

'CAUSE YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
ONE LOOK FROM YOU AND I'M HYPNOTIZED
ELECTRIC EYES
THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT YOU IS NO SURPRISE

ELECTRIC EYES
ONE LOOK FROM YOU AND I'M HYPNOTIZED
ELECTRIC EYES IT'S ALL DUE TO YOU
ELECTRIC EYES
YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
YOU'VE GOT ELECTRIC EYES
credits
released May 13, 1988
Lyric: Martin H. Samuel ASCAP IPI: 216450985
© 2021 Malaika Music ASCAP IPI: 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo ASCAP IPI: 5814611445
© Dream Wild Songs (ASCAP 621473371)
ASCAP Work ID: 893099311
ISWC: T9223386343

Electric Eyes

'Turn To Me' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) in Manhattan, NY and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music in Los Angeles, CA.

Produced and recorded at Tombstone Recording, Nashville, TN by Lisa, 'Turn To Me' was released in the U.S.A. on Lisa's album, 'Unlock My Heart' by Dream Wild Records.
The song was awarded Five Stars & Semi-Finalist in the 2020 UK Songwriting Contest Music Aid 2020 Original Song Category.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkyEpUfA_1Y

The song was also produced by Christian de Walden, recorded at Flamingo Cafe Studios, North Hollywood, CA and released in Germany by Polydor as track 9 on Audrey Landers' album, 'Rendez-Vous'.
YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGLbmizNSIw

★  TURN TO ME  ★

WHEN YOU’VE GOT NOWHERE TO GO
AND THERE’S NO ONE YOU KNOW
YOU CAN TURN TO TURN TO ME

WHEN YOU’VE GOT NOWHERE TO RUN
AND THERE’S NO ONE WHO’LL COME
YOU CAN TURN TO TURN TO ME

TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF NEED
WHEN YOU FEEL THERE’S HURT INSIDE YOU
I’LL STAY BESIDE YOU
BABY YOU CAN TURN TO ME

WHEN YOU’VE GOT NOWHERE TO HIDE
AND THERE’S NO ONE WHOSE SIDE
YOU CAN TURN TO TURN TO ME

WHEN THERE IS NOWHERE TO FALL
AND THERE’S NO ONE AT ALL
YOU CAN TURN TO TURN TO ME

TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF NEED
WHEN THE BLUES ALL SURROUND YOU
I'LL STAY AROUND YOU
BABY YOU CAN TURN TO ME

SOMETIMES IT SEEMS YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE
GOT YOUR BACK UP AGAINST THE WALL
BUT JUST HOLD ON
SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT NO ONE CARES
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS CALL
AND I’LL BE THERE … OH YEAH YEAH

WOH-OH-OH TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
TURN TO ME IN TIMES OF NEED
WHEN THE WHOLE WORLD SEEMS TO FAIL YOU
I’LL STAY WHATEVER AILS YOU
BABY YOU CAN TURN TO ME TURN TO ME TURN TO ME
YEAH YEAH YEAH
TURN TO ME TURN TO ME

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel (ASCAP 216450985)
© 2021 Malaika Music (ASCAP 336609064)
Music: Lisa Nemzo (ASCAP 5814611445)
© 2021 Dream Wild Songs (ASCAP 621473371)
ASCAP Work ID: 505476471
ISWC: T9032713224

Lisa Nemzo – vocal / piano / guitar
Mike Durham & Bruce Michael Miller – electric guitars
Catherine Styron Marx – strings
Dave Pomeroy – bass
Billy Thomas – drums / percussion

© De Walden Music International (ASCAP 422395274)
© Landerstars Music (ASCAP 48356171)

Turn To Me

★ CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS ★

THEY USED TO WALK DOWN BY THE RIVER
AND IN HIS HEART I KNOW HE LOVES HER
WISHIN' SHE WOULD COME BACK HE'S WAITING STILL
BUT I KNOW BETTER SHE NEVER WILL

CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HOPE TO WIN
WHEN SHE'S KEEPIN' SCORE OF THE GAME THEY'RE PLAYING
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HELP BUT LOSE
THERE AIN'T MUCH LEFT FOR HIM TO CHOOSE
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS

AND THEY WOULD TALK ABOUT LIFE TOGETHER
BUT IN HER MIND HOW LONG IS FOREVER
HOPIN' HE COULD CONVINCE HER TO RETURN
BUT I DON'T BELIEVE HE'LL EVER LEARN

CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HOPE TO WIN
WHEN SHE'S KEEPIN' SCORE OF THE GAME THEY'RE PLAYING
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HELP BUT LOSE
THERE AIN'T MUCH LEFT FOR HIM TO CHOOSE
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS

HE'S GONNA BUY A COAT
IT'S GOT TO KEEP HIM WARM
HE'S GOT TO HAVE THAT COAT
'CAUSE IT'S SO COLD SINCE SHE'S BEEN GONE
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS

CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HOPE TO WIN
WHEN SHE'S KEEPIN' SCORE OF THE GAME THEY'RE PLAYIN'
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS HOW CAN HE HELP BUT LOSE
THERE AIN'T MUCH LEFT FOR HIM TO CHOOSE
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS

CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS
CAUGHT AT THE CROSSROADS

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel – ASCAP 216450985
© Malaika Music – ASCAP 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo – ASCAP 5814611445
© Dream Wild Songs – ASCAP 621473371
ASCAP Work ID: 889453340
ISWC: T9176308911

Caught At The Crossroads

'But I Do' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) in Manhattan, NY and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music and recorded the song in Los Angeles CA.
'But I Do' was a Semi-Finalist in the 2021 UK Songwriting Contest.

★ BUT I DO ★

SAILING THE TROPICS OF LONELINESS
AS THE MOON SAILS THE SEA OF NIGHT
WITH ONLY STARS TO GUIDE ME
AND DREAMS 'TIL YOU'RE BESIDE ME
IT'S DESTINY AN' THE FUTURE'S LOOKING BRIGHT

THEY SAY THAT NO ONE CARES OH BUT I DO
THESE DAYS NO ONE SHARES BUT I DO
IT'S NOT THEIR AFFAIR TO HAVE FAITH IN PRAYER
OR BELIEVE IN LOVE BUT I DO

WALKING THE DESERTS OF EMPTINESS
AS THE SUN BURNS THE SANDS OF TIME
I BLESS THE DAY YOU FOUND ME
NOW I WANT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME
C'EST LA VIE YOU ARE THE REASON TO MY RHYME

THEY SAY THAT NO ONE CARES OH BUT I DO
OH THESE DAYS NO ONE SHARES BUT I DO
IT'S NOT THEIR AFFAIR TO HAVE FAITH IN PRAYER
OR BELIEVE IN LOVE BUT I DO

I DO SPEAK MY MIND
AND I COME THROUGH
AND I FOLLOW MY HEART
AND I DO LOVE YOU

THEY SAY THAT NO ONE CARES OH BUT I DO
THESE DAYS NO ONE SHARES BUT I DO
IT'S NOT THEIR AFFAIR TO HAVE FAITH IN PRAYER
OR BELIEVE IN LOVE BUT I DO
OR BELIEVE IN LOVE BUT I DO
OR BELIEVE IN LOVE BUT I DO

SAILING THE TROPICS OF LONELINESS
AS THE MOON SAILS THE SEA OF NIGHT

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel – ASCAP 216450985
© 2021 Malaika Music – ASCAP 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo – ASCAP 5814611445
© 2021 Dream Wild – Songs ASCAP 621473371
ASCAP Work ID: 889584418
ISWC: T9178124260
℗ 2021 MHS

But I Do

'Every Teardrop' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) in Manhattan, NY and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music in Los Angeles, CA.

The song was produced by Denny Fongheiser, recorded at The Barn, Tarzana, CA and released in the U.S.A. by Little Chicken Music on Lisa's album, 'Restless Soul'.

'Every Teardrop' was awarded Five Stars & Semi-Finalist in the 2020 UK Songwriting Contest Adult Contemporary Category.

YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OrvrsG6pzk

★ EVERY TEARDROP ★

YOUR LOVE AFFAIRS BEGIN
BURNIN’ LIKE FEVER IN THE SPRING
‘mm THEN DRIFT AWAY
ON THE SUMMER WIND

AND I’M THINKIN’ OF YOU
HOW GOOD IT USED TO BE
HOLDING ON TO PRECIOUS MEMORIES

AND EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU

YOUR LOVERS COME AND GO
CHANGING LIKE AUTUMN LEAVES THAT FALL
‘mm THEN MELT AWAY
WITH THE WINTER SNOW

AND I’M DREAMING OF YOU
THINGS WE USED TO DO
HOLDING OUT FOR BABY’S EYES OF BLUE

EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU
EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU

SOME DAY SOME WAY
YOU’RE GONNA NEED SOMEONE
AND I’LL BE THERE WITH LOVE TO SHARE
WHEN EVERYONE HAS GONE

AN' EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU
EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU

EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP HAS A TALE TO TELL
TEARDROP FILLS A WISHING WELL
TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU
EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP
EVERY TEARDROP BRINGS ME BACK TO YOU
EVERY TEARDROP
EVERY LITTLE TEARDROP

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel – ASCAP 216450985
© Malaika Music – ASCAP 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo – ASCAP 5814611445
© Little Chicken Music (ASCAP 126269083
ASCAP Work ID: 351306213
ISWC: T0729666049

Lisa Nemzo – vocal / 12-string guitar
Steve Farris – guitar solo
Tim Landers – bass
Denny Fongheiser – drums / percussion
Kim Bullard – keyboards

Every Teardrop

'Change' was co-written by Martin H. Samuel (lyric) and Lisa Nemzo who composed the music and recorded the song in Los Angeles CA.

CHANGE

SOME DAYS ARE GOOD
SOME DAYS ARE BAD
SOME MAY BE OK
WHILE SOME ARE THE VERY BEST
THE VERY BEST YOU'VE EVER HAD

BUT WHEN THE PECULIAR BECOMES THE FAMILIAR
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
THE TRICK IS KNOWIN' WHEN TO CALL
REARRANGE THE CHIPS SEE WHERE THEY FALL
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE

SOME HANDS YOU WIN
SOME HANDS YOU LOSE
SOME YOU'LL BREAK EVEN
THEN'S WHEN YOU HAVE TO PAY
YOU HAVE TO PAY YOUR DUES

WHEN THE PECULIAR BECOMES THE FAMILIAR
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
THE TRICK IS KNOWIN' WHEN TO CALL
REARRANGE THE CHIPS AN' SEE WHERE THEY FALL
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE

THERE ARE THOSE WHO GO WITH WHAT THEY KNOW
ALWAYS STAY THE SAME
CONSISTENCY MAY BE THE KEY
BUT I PREFER TO UP MY GAME

BUT WHEN THE PECULIAR BECOMES THE FAMILIAR
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
THE TRICK IS
THE TRICK IS KNOWIN' WHEN TO CALL
REARRANGE THE CHIPS AN' SEE WHERE THEY FALL
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE
CHANGE

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel – ASCAP IPI: 216450985
Malaika Music – ASCAP IPI: 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo – ASCAP IPI: 5814611445
Dream Wild Songs – ASCAP IPI: 621473371
ASCAP Work ID: 916349463
ISWC: T3103252984

Change

'Heart Full Of Love' was co-written by Martin when in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Lisa Nemzo then in Los Angeles, California.

The song was later produced by Christian de Walden & Steve Singer, recorded at Steana Studios, North Hollywood, CA and released in Germany by Metronome Musik / Polydor on Lisa's album, 'Angel'.

'Heart Full Of Love' video about dogs by Ian G Music & Media on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5izf39w5co

'Heart Full Of Love' was a Best Pop Song Top 10 Finalist in the 2022 Fall World Songwriting Awards contest.

HEART FULL OF LOVE

SOMETIMES THE WORLD CAN BE
A ROUGH PLACE A TOUGH PLACE
A DAY WON’T GO BY
WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE CRYING

SOMETIMES THE WORLD CAN BE
A BAD PLACE A SAD PLACE
A NIGHT WON’T GO BY
WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL SO LONELY FOR A

HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO FIND
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO DENY
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO HOLD ON TO

SOMETIMES THE WORLD CAN BE
AN OLD PLACE A COLD PLACE
A TIME WON’T GO BY
WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE SCREAMING

SOMETIMES THE WORLD CAN BE
A BLIND PLACE UNKIND PLACE
NO ONE AROUND
YOU FEEL LIKE THE ONLY

HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO FIND
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO DENY
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO HOLD ON TO

SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD THERE’S SOMEONE LIKE YOU
SOME SPECIAL SOMEONE THEY’RE SEARCHING TOO FOR A

HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO FIND
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO DENY
HEART FULL OF LOVE SO HARD TO HOLD ON TO

A HEART FULL OF LOVE HEART FULL OF LOVE
A HEART FULL OF LOVE HEART FULL OF LOVE

Lyric: Martin H. Samuel – ASCAP IPI: 216450985
© Malaika Music – ASCAP IPI: 336609064
Music: Lisa Nemzo – ASCAP IPI: 5814611445
© Little Chicken Music – ASCAP IPI: 126269083
ASCAP Work ID: 382587059
ISWC: T9031278407
© Jupri Music (ASCAP)
© No Limitations Music (BMI)
© No Restrictions Music (ASCAP)
© P.K.P. Music (BMI)
℗ 2022 MHS

Heart Full Of Love

Lisa Nemzo is known for her show-stopping, over-the-neck harmonic 12-string guitar solos.
She has released eight CD’s, three on German Metronome/Polygram label and five on Dream Wild Records.
To name-drop but a few, Lisa has performed with; Bonnie Raitt, Christopher Cross, Etta James, Hall & Oates, Heart, Firefall, Jerry Garcia Band, Joe Cocker, Norton Buffalo, Ray Charles and The Band.

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