Ok, someone is bound to slam me for liking Howard Jones, but I do! Sure, he had some electro-beat hits in the early 80's, but he matured into a very good songwriter (imho). His production is very Steely-Dan like, and alot of his songs are not too deep, but many times that's just what I want. Something simple, honest and clean. This is one of my favorites from him:
The Prisoner
You have watched me, safe in your anonymity
I have dreamed you, held in your security
Some people believe a photograph traps your mortal soul
Your eyes were the camera and you've taken hold
And you captured me
I need you to take control
I am a prisoner of no confidence
You've entered me now make me whole
Every place I go I feel your lenses trained on me
This distant concentration takes away my energy
Your image burns its negative
Behind my waking eyes
Then the night comes and you stalk your prize
And you captured me
I need you to take control
I am a prisoner of no confidence
You've entered me now make me whole
Some people believe a photograph traps your mortal soul
Your eyes were the camera and youve taken hold
And you captured me
I need you to take control
I am a prisoner of no confidence
You've entered me now make me whole
-Howard Jones
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