Downhill From Here
you could get arrested for
getting your kit off in the street
how many times have i told you
it's not polite to meet and greet
we'll get you home and wash you up
in a bath of cold coffee
i only do this cause i love you
and you can make things easier
didn't you hear me when i said
not to do this anymore
i've had enough it's got to stop
or i will leave you then we'll see
if you could handle things yourself
without me here to scrape you up
this is the last time i'll warn you
don't make me leave you all alone
it doesn't matter anyway
Starfighter Pilot
andrew's a star fighter pilot
he can get high in his jet
tells me about all his women
he can get any i'll bet
andrew's a star fighter pilot
he knows all the girls in the world
he's better than james kirk or tweeky
i cradle his picture at night
you know i'll think of you
your picture on the wall
i would raise my drink to you
but i'll stay sober just for you
andrew's a star fighter pilot
i watch him on tv each day
i've got all the toys from his programme
and all of his past shows on tape
The Last Shot Ringing
In My Ears
take her home
take her past this evening
i'm not sure
sure if i believe you
you carry a gun for fun
you use it twice as easy
i'm sure she is
she is someone's daughter
i couldn't even feel that it was wrapped
around my head
i don't know what she's done
i don't even want to think about it
she was beautiful
the prettiest girl i've ever seen
i saw everything
things i hoped i'd never see
she got away from him
and got on a plane this morning
i couldn't even feel like it was
wrapped around my head
i'm coming down
coming down the next day
Absolute
Gravity
her gravity makes me feel lightheaded
small-talk turns to dust in my mouth
she doesn't know that i'm already
thinking bout how i'm gonna make her look my way
but she smiles at herself in mirrors
a little too often these days
maybe i'm unbalanced
the way she walks my god she'd get it
all my friends reckon she is oh so fine
but the way i talk when i'm speaking near her
she must think i crawled out of the sea today
Get Balsamic Vinegar...
Quick You Fool
cut my eyes out dear
so i can't see your smug grin
you're right you always win
untie my hands now
i'm game up to a point
and we're well past bedtime now
all this time away
an' i'm freezing cold now
i try hard not to laugh
as she trips up on the step
and her look turns me to stone
i'm closer to the truth
she hates being on her own
but fuck her i'm leaving tonight
why should i live this way
when i could be with someone else
i don't want to hurt her feelings
but she's a crazy fucked up bitch
Mahogany
i could help myself to something
like a little bit of revelation
you could be the one to help me help myself
maybe if i could see exactly what
was in your way i'd move it for you
don't always need to do it by yourself
i'm not trying to find a way to get in your
bed
i'll just sing for you until you fall asleep
then i will go
i never understood how you should feel
you've been left out i'd never do that
it's all in your imagination dear
NYC
is this on
i am so too
i could take you there but i
don't know how to get there
Little Hide
i wish i had a penny for
everytime she gave me those eyes
those eyes would cry take me on the floor
i've been with her once or twice
in my dreams it felt so nice
i'd do exactly what those eyes told me
there's never a smile on your face
always a gesture of disgrace
obviously you're unhappy with my
stares that i hold far too long
of course i know that it is wrong
but deep down inside i know you like it
in my little hide
upon the rack. i'm stretched and split
demented as i do my bit
whatever i could do to make you smile
i can't wait to get to bed
not so i can rest my head
it means i can dream about you more
Make Up
if i could understand this better
i might be a little closer to you
brushing my face with her hair
as she pushes past towards the door
that's a little ticklish but please just
don't stop
she's probably heard this a million time
before
the sweep of her brush is like a gentle lick
it seems to make her like everything you want
cause if you didn't you'd want her soon enough
that's a little ticklish but please just
don't stop
Velocity Girl
oh velocity girl
what makes you go so fast
is it the speed you're taking
since you gave up the drinking
oh velocity girl
i can't keep up with you
can't stand to be alone
think you should be with me
just want to stay here in your arms
oh velocity girl
try harder to stay put
understand me when i say
please don't leave today
oh velocity girl
i don't know what i'm thinking
since i gave up the drinking
please just stay with me
just want to stay here in your arms
oh velocity girl
can i touch your hand
can i move it here
don't you understand
just want to stay here in your arms
just want to stay here in your arms
just want to stay here in your arms
just want to stay here in your arms
Days Without Paracetamol
when summer falls asleep
and winter plucks your strings
the colder that you get
makes you feel at home
build it up, tear it down, throw it out
if i come round there now
would you be pleased to see me
i wouldn't make much noise
just whimper to myself
build it up, tear it down, throw it out
my head hurts more each time
the drinking strangles me
believe in god, like hell!
believe in hell, by god!
15 minutes old (for joseph farris)
i'm good for inspiration aren't i - you will
find
well close the door and i'll go anywhere you take me to
from this bed onto so much more - care for you i will
can i have a picture of you tonight
keep it with me always in my mind
touch me cause i can't move - i can barely
breathe
speechless, breathless i can't tell you if i'm here or not
running both legs tied together arms in the air - care for
you i will
can i have a picture of you tonight
keep it with me always in my mind
Fifteen Minutes
Old
i'm good for inspiration aren't i - you will
find
well close the door and i'll go anywhere you
take me to
from this bed onto so much more
-care for you i will
can i have a picture of you tonight
keep it with me always in my mind
touch me cause i can't move - i can barely
breathe
speechless, breathless i can't tell you if i'm
here or not
running both legs tied together arms in the
air - care for you i will
can i have a picture of you tonight
keep it with me always in my mind
Favourite Friend
you're my favourite friend
and i adore you
love you to the end
no one hears a word you say
you're my favourite friend
we rule the world together
with our secret codes
and plans we can't remember
from now on, must be strong
my favourite friend
you're my favourite friend
when i need you
and when i don't as well
of course you miss me being around
you're my favourite friend
but i'm older now
i can't pretend
i can't see you anymore
One Hundred Things
You Should Have Done In Bed
i haven't left here yet, but i'm trying
i'm still tied to the bed, can you come here
when you come would you please bring a knife
cause she is larger than life and i'm frightened
100 things you should have done in bed
but you never had the chance to try them
at least the dog has a smile on its
face
i'm drained and i'm dry an' i'm sore, it's not that bad
she could be here all the time, it would kill me
i think i've been broken in two and i can't scream
