Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
It was Tuesday morning when the phone phoned
The time was about 10.10
I know 'cos I always watch my watch
I'll see you about then then
Haven't seen him since we came out one by one
But I think about him day by day
Wasn't sure if I wanted to fax that fax
But now he's way on his way
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Together we were living in skin
I signal him drive into the drive
As he rolls up in his Rolls
If the road works why do we have road works
Lets go and hole 9 holes
We teed, we drove into the rough rough
We chipped chips to the green greens
Refreshment time after I putt my putt
I scream as I have ice cream
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Together we were living in skin
Bishop Tutu got a 2-2, he went to collect in his Isuzu
Bashing tom toms, waving pom poms, the dancing girls were eating bon bons
You've gt to go go, just like the Dodo, no hanging around playing the yo yo
'Cause it's a no no, when you're just so so, I'm going to get my cocoa. Night night.
Bank holiday we went on holiday
But we couldn't see the sea
Through the intense people camping in tents
So we stole their pegs 'Hee Hee'
The car was parked in the car park
So we went for a slide on the slide
We swung the swing and saw the see-saw
But chose a roundabout ride to ride
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Do recall our home was getting small
Together we were living in skin
The time was about 10.10
I know 'cos I always watch my watch
I'll see you about then then
Haven't seen him since we came out one by one
But I think about him day by day
Wasn't sure if I wanted to fax that fax
But now he's way on his way
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Together we were living in skin
I signal him drive into the drive
As he rolls up in his Rolls
If the road works why do we have road works
Lets go and hole 9 holes
We teed, we drove into the rough rough
We chipped chips to the green greens
Refreshment time after I putt my putt
I scream as I have ice cream
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Together we were living in skin
Bishop Tutu got a 2-2, he went to collect in his Isuzu
Bashing tom toms, waving pom poms, the dancing girls were eating bon bons
You've gt to go go, just like the Dodo, no hanging around playing the yo yo
'Cause it's a no no, when you're just so so, I'm going to get my cocoa. Night night.
Bank holiday we went on holiday
But we couldn't see the sea
Through the intense people camping in tents
So we stole their pegs 'Hee Hee'
The car was parked in the car park
So we went for a slide on the slide
We swung the swing and saw the see-saw
But chose a roundabout ride to ride
Do you remember lying naked together
We were side by side being taken for a ride
We had a pair of Kickers nd we shared a pair of cords
Do recall our home was getting small
Together we were living in skin
Lyrics submitted by PunkRawkPromQueen
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