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Ruby Red (live) Lyrics by Marc Almond

12 Years of tears (2022 edition)

1993

This is Ruby Red

Well it seems you have a heart
I saw it once so I know it's true
You let it out on Sundays when
You let it beat me black and blue
When you went and stole my heart
I saw it go so I know it's true

It was a Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red
It was the most precious
Gift I could give to you

It was as red as the sun in the evening sky
It was as red as the fire in a panther's eye
It was as red as the rose under the summer sun
Like a fire from a killer's gun

Ruby, Ruby Red
Shinе a light onto this boy's bed
There's a street lamp glowing in my hеad
Oh, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red

Well it seems you have a soul
You let it go so I know it's true
It was a Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red
It keeps me warm when I'm
Feeling sad and blue

Well you went and stole my heart
I saw it go so I know it's true
I wrapped it up in a bouquet of
Barbed wire
It was the wickedest gift I could give to you

It was as red as the sun in the evening sky
It was as red as the fire in a panther's eye
It was as red as the rose under the summer sun
Like a fire from a killer's gun
(Hey, hey, hey)

Ruby, Ruby Red
Shine a light onto this boy's bed
There's a street lamp glowing in my head\
Oh, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red

Well just like Johnny Rio baby
I need to be desired
I give up looking for my past
For the ones I left behind

Ruby Red, Ruby Red
Hey , hey , hey

Ruby, Ruby Red
Shine a light onto this boy's bed
There's a street lamp glowing in my head

Oh, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red
It was the most precious jewel
I could give to you
Colour me red when I'm feeling blue
The colour of a kiss in a young girl's dream

The mark of a guillotine
A drop of blood from a single thorn
Red wet sheets in the afternoon
A red light leading to my tomb
Ruby red all around my room

Ruby, ruby red
Oh shine a light onto this boy's bed
Oh, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red

About “Ruby Red (live)” by Marc Almond

Read the complete lyrics to "Ruby Red (live)" by Marc Almond from the album "12 Years of tears (2022 edition) " in 1993. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Ruby Red (live)" is credited to Marc Almond. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Ruby Red (live)" appears on "12 Years of tears (2022 edition) " in 1993.

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