Howard Jones - Beating Mr. Neg Lyrics






Seems like I got a companion that's embedded in me
Has an awful lot to say and says it oh so negatively
Wakes me up in the night with a raging fear
Tells me what I can and can't do and makes my thinking unclear

I want to shout about it
But I know that I'll be getting no rest tonight
Until I get to know your cheats and learn to love and hate the filthy beast

I can win this time
The boy will do just fine
Trending off the scale
This starship is about to sail

Oh, no my buddy is back with the cynical views
Dines on my beautiful core and only brings me the bad news
Sits on my shoulder and whispers nasty things in my ear
Seems to get stronger as the right destination comes near

I want to scream about it
But I know that I'll be crossing the line tonight
You just don't realise it but all your dirty tricks just make me want to fight

I can win this time
The boy will do just fine
Trending off the scale
This starship is about to sail

Beating Mr. Neg
Beating Mr. Neg

I can win this time
The boy will do just fine
Trending off the scale
This starship is about to sail
I can win this time
The boy will do just fine
Trending off the scale
This starship is about to sail

Beating Mr. Neg
Beating Mr. Neg

I can win this time
Starships about to sail
Nothing gonna stop me now
I can win this time
I can win
This time its off the scale
I'm gonna be on board
I'm gonna be on board, yeah





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  1. I.... F....

    Perfect synth pop. My new favourite HJ song which is on repeat.

  2. C.... B....

    I'm doing a remix of this song.

  3. g.... g....

    Мой мир Ховард Джонс хранит уже 35 лет.

  4. g.... g....

    21st Century Should Sound Like Howard Jones Music

  5. S.... ....

    makes my heckles go up in other words it rocks

  6. S.... B....

    WOW! back again

  7. D.... H....

    HJ still sounding fresh at 64 yr old

  8. M.... K....

    sehr schön,very fine

  9. M.... l....

    Yes, super!

  10. k.... ....

    billboard TOKYO 8/3 💓

  11. m.... ....

    not that interesting imo,in the 80's he was much better

  12. J.... P....

    Great song!!!

  13. E.... M....

    my son is 12 and he's in the Autism spectrum and he's fascinated with your music, and I thought just my husband and I we were your followers :D music doesn't have barriers they definitely can appreciate the greatest in others for example your gift. Never stop making us happy with your music, is life.

  14. m.... ....

    Nice, some news from hoJo. Thank You to come back with new electric music. New Song, yes! It's good to hear a slow fading into piano acoustics in the end...very expressive !

  15. c.... s....

    howard, what the hell.

  16. L.... M....

    That was so cool!!!!! I have a feeling coming across this song is a good omen for me. Howard Jones is still amazing.

  17. B.... C....

    4:00 > makes me want to stop in my tracks and nap, so peaceful and relaxing...

  18. A.... L....

    Howie has always been about staying positive - remember the lyric from New Song, 'Not under the thumb of the cynical few
    or laden down by the doom crew', way back in '83. His message is of love, hope, goodwill to others and positivity. Also a lifelong fan. He never fails to deliver - every album is a gem. Thank you Mr. Jones. You're a true shining star.

  19. A.... L....

    Very nice. More than a hint of Peter Gabriel in places..

  20. T.... D....

    The Album is amazing!

  21. J.... K....

    Love this song, especially the glorious piano coda.

  22. C.... O....

    TODITA LA CANCIÓN ES UNA BELLEZA, PERO EL FINAL O DESDE EL MINUTO 4:01 ES TODA UNA PASADA, ES UN TIEMPO QUE TE GENERA UNA PAZ, UN SOCIEGO, UNA LINDURA. AWESOME, HOWARD JONES!!!!!!

    C.... O....

    👏👌

  23. B.... A....

    Howard Jones believes in positive thinking.

  24. J.... M....

    Love it! So excited for new uplifting music!

  25. J.... ....

    Absolutely LOVE this! Welcome back, Mr. Jones! :-)

  26. C.... W....

    Such an amazing talent ive been a fan since" new song" debuted,it been a minute or more for sure ;)

  27. H.... C....

    I tap my toe in the office when I hear the intro

  28. S.... o....

    JUST GREAT

  29. B.... S....

    Beating the negative, the devil, the nastiness that fills the head...you always win with love

  30. p.... ....

    By far the best track off the new album - Thank you Howard :)

  31. P.... D....

    Not that you ever really left, but,.. it’s great to hear your synth music again.
    Welcome back. 🍻

  32. T.... B....

    BT is a genius

  33. P.... V....

    Amazing, don´t stop!!

  34. K.... S....

    Mr Jones 🙏❤👏👏👏

  35. J.... M....

    Wow Howard!!!!
    It hits home in my heart! You're better than ever!!! Love Ya and ALL you've done
    Endless Thanks for you and a lifetime of some of the best music on this Earth! 🎶 ❤️ 🎵 💜 🎹 💖

  36. L.... �....

    I love your influential lyrics, Howard.  Makes me want to keep playing.

  37. B.... W....

    Howard muthafcking Jones!!!

  38. J.... W....

    Phat!!! This will be a great album!

  39. s.... b....

    great big big

  40. K.... T....

    And I'm back in the 80's!! YES!!

  41. o.... g....

    Did you right this about me?

  42. o.... g....

    Great job Howard just fantastic 👍

  43. R.... D....

    I love this very positive message dance song Howard great job welcome back with your lovely new music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤💗💗💗💗🤗😇🌹🌹

  44. t.... ....

    I dislike the auto-tune of your voice. It sounds like everything else. I want to hear your real voice, the artist's voice.

  45. A.... B....

    Awesome cool! Love your music man!😎👍

  46. M.... ....

    Been a fan forever. Lucky to see him in concert many times. Met him a few times. Even had a drink with him. I'm hoping this is a grower because on first listen, it's not great. And I so want it to be.

  47. I.... K....

    This one's quite a journey, I love the direction it takes at 4:04 amazing song

  48. S.... d....

    Killer track and gorgeous vocals. It'll be huge!

  49. P.... P....

    How could anyone unlike this!!

    P.... P....

    Thats not possible.

    P.... P....

    @Jason kH not possible

    P.... P....

    @Polly Pearsol I think I know what you meant, but read your original comment, then read mine again

    P.... P....

    @Jason kH no get on with your life okay this is just very trivial bye bye

    P.... P....

    whoosh/r

  50. J.... O....

    Still got it! ❤👏👏👍

  51. R.... H....

    Wow, I love the breakdown at the end. Your vocals better than ever!

  52. O.... ....

    Those high notes, love it

  53. s.... ....

    I Love the song and the meaning. That's how I live my life. I see you are playing at the Paramount Jun 6. I would love to go, but I want to hear you. The sound is the worst I have ever heard.

  54. J.... M....

    Reminds me of a-ha's Foot of the mountain album.
    Same sounding synths !!!

  55. T.... (....

    Great sound, beautiful song Howard .. I've been listening to you since 1983
    !!

  56. C.... C....

    Went to one of those 80’s Rewind tours last year & saw a bunch of groups that I grew up with in the 80’s. Some were decent, some were lackluster but Howard’s segment was outstanding & by far the highlight of the show. Sounded great & seemed to really be enjoying himself. Only wish i’d seen him in concert sooner. Anyway, this song is great & i’m really glad to see him still creating interesting & catchy music.

  57. D.... ....

    YESSSSSS dude. I was legit just looking up some of your 80s tunes because they've been going through my head lately. You're a great songwriter with a unique sound my friend. I'm so glad to hear this new tune!

  58. R.... A....

    Gracias Howard. o debo decir Sr. Jones, no hace mucho en 1986 yo escuchaba tu musica siempre y no he dejado de hacerlo por 35 años, gracias por ser fresco y tu increible voz saludos desde Mexico

  59. M.... S....

    Love you. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

  60. G.... P....

    How many time from last "Work"?Finally!!!!!I saw u in 1986(maybe 7?)in Bussoladomani(Viareggio/Italy)with 2 my friends.....im stay just of front ur FACE,remember all very very well.....ur brother play with u,and in these years u was the great and famous "One Man Band"🔝 So,time goes by quickly but u never change,tks God!!!Same Howard Jones melody👌 Good Luck x new coming Album!!!💿🎹

  61. T.... +....

    Your ego is not your amigo

  62. J.... W....

    Awesome!

  63. J.... M....

    Inspiring as always!

  64. N.... N....

    The policeman inside your head?

  65. J.... E....

    Cool 1 👍

  66. f.... ....

    Just fan since the 80's. Greatings from France and see you soon in UK ♥😉
    Lovely song.

  67. k.... ....

    Well done! Freshness and electro sound! Thats what we need 🦋🧞‍♂️💙💎

  68. R.... K....

    Feels Like 1983 all over again !!! Thank You for This Tune 👍

  69. e.... g....

    As you can be mad, the new Howard Jones came out, a new hope for the world

  70. J.... V....

    Finally he will play in The Netherlands! I'll be there to see him live in concert venue De Boerderij, Zoetermeer in august 2019

  71. P.... M....

    Mr Jones just keeps on giving !!!

  72. G.... G....

    As always, very, very beautiful, atmospheric, powerful, fresh, heartfelt! Each note weighs a ton! Bravo, Howard! -You Can Win This Time ↑↑↑

  73. C.... C....

    I wonder if David Frank (of The System) did some of the keyboard work ... sounds like his synth sounds he did on The System's most recent CD.

  74. m.... ....

    It's so nice to hear the BT influence in the track :)
    Looking forward to the concert in Vancouver <3

  75. P.... P....

    Who did this art?

    P.... P....

    I now know

  76. P.... P....

    Fabulous

  77. L.... S....

    Cool song loved your music since 1983

  78. s.... ....

    Wish I could see you in Cleveland! Thank you! ;)

  79. S.... Y....

    So Cooooooooool♪

  80. S.... K....

    Will be seeing you in Michigan in a few months! Front seats !

  81. f.... b....

    Ciao HOWARD 6 SEMPLICEMENTE BRAVO👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  82. T.... A....

    Love the verses but the chorus?? Cheeeeesse!

  83. S.... o....

    Awesome, Mr. Jones! Been listening to you since last century!

  84. I.... P....

    Love you, Howard!!! ❤💕💖💕❤