Flash Is Back is the sixth studio album released in 1998 by Grandmaster Flash. The music was co-written with Arthur Baker with Flash writing all the lyrics. It was his first studio release since On the Strength in 1988 and his first solo album since Ba-Dop-Boom-Bang in 1987. He would not release another studio album until The Bridge (Concept of a Culture) in 2009.
It was released on Marlboro Music (a small record label owned by the famous cigarette company) in Germany only and was distributed by BMG. A double vinyl LP and a CD version were issued. No singles were released from the album.
On my TV screen I found a little sorrow
Is this my destiny, is this my destiny
I didn't want to accept this as my lot
Maybe I must face this truth in the end
Lookin' in the mirror
After a while I closed my eyes
And remembered the time when I was a kid
I lost my family and my place to live
I cry on the pillow
Can I have a happy future in my life
Will I see another better day
Can I have a happy future in my life
Will I see another better day
Remember me you've never called my name
Is this your tenderness
Is this your tenderness
I have followed your goddamn shitty way
Maybe I lost my whole life time
Lookin' in the mirror
After a while I closed my eyes
And remembered the time I spent with you
I lost my fantasy no place to go
Where is my hero
Have you ever faced this truth
As I saw it yesterday
Have you ever found your way
When you lost your mind