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Johnny On The Monorail Lyrics by The Buggles

The Age of Plastic

1980

[Verse 1]
Down, down, they pause then walk away
Even in the streets, your feet don't move
See their faces through the Perspex
Turn to stare back up at you
[Verse 2]
You, your eyes are green and mine are blue
In the subway darkness, I am watching you
Oh, my, my, you are so sci-fi
Please will you let me ride?
[Chorus]
Johnny, riding on the monorail
Johnny, riding on the monorail, monorail
[Verse 3]
You, you know that life is terminal
It's the Paris Pullman in your mind again
Eyes like cameras move their lenses
Take this dream I offer you
[Chorus]
Johnny, riding on the monorail
Johnny, riding on the monorail
Johnny, riding on the monorail
[Verse 4]
All we cannot see we call invisible
Tracks that move on pylons through the sky
Oh, my, my, you are so sci-fi
Please will you let me ride?
[Chorus]
Johnny, riding on the monorail
Johnny, riding on the monorail
Johnny, riding on the monorail
[Outro]
Johnny on the monorail
Johnny on the monorail
Johnny on the monorail
Johnny on the monorail (Johnny Reslo, Johnny Reslo)
(Johnny Reslo, Johnny Reslo)
Johnny on the monorail (Johnny Reslo, Johnny Reslo)
(Johnny Reslo, Johnny Reslo)
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The Buggles

The Buggles

About “Johnny On The Monorail” by The Buggles

Read the complete lyrics to "Johnny On The Monorail" by The Buggles from the album "The Age of Plastic" in 1980. 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 Filk, Art Pop, Aa (Check Description).

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"Johnny On The Monorail" appears on "The Age of Plastic" in 1980.

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