"What Gave You The Right?" genre: Rock
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	Reggae/rock
	CD: Orchid Island
	Story Behind the Song Ottawa, Spring 1992. My friend Jane had been through this horrible experience, possibly the worst indignity that can happen to a woman. It haunted her, and I suggested she try to exorcise her feelings by writing them down. Her words proved a good starting point for the lyric, and I used many of her phrases in the finished song. The music was harder to pinpoint, but after several attempts a simple, sinuous reggae rhythm worked really well. Lyrics Picture a kiss without a heart - passionless,mechanical ring - Soft-scented mist blowing into the dark - memories' a mysterious thing; Deceiving words, spreading like a spark - attempting to persuade and conceal - Hidden intentions hitting the mark - the truth about to be revealed - Uh-huh... Watching from a distance, making plans - shadows growing in your mind; She shows no resistance 'cause she doesn't know - she's never run across your kind; Asking for a date, your smile is free and warm - she doesn't yet know her fate - Totally taken in by your charm - like a snake you're lying in wait For her... Chorus. What gave you the right - to make her bleed - to break her heart? What gave you the right - to take her confidence - and tear it apart? Do you know yourself when you're flying high? Blood pounding through your veins - Do you hurt inside? Are you going to try To push away the pain? You take her and you force her and you make your play - don't care about the fear in her eyes - Animal takes over and you have your way - your cruelty is her surprise; When it's

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