This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Is it best to walk away now / After all is said and done / Or will it leave an open wound / That burn's just like the sun / Your memories all cloud my head / And My feet have never moved faster / And every time you hear my name / You think I'm say I'm such a bastard
You hate me and I hate you It makes no difference now
But After all we've been through You'd think I'd still be your pal
Best of luck in your life our roads have gone astray
Remember me for who I was and I know we'll meet again someday
Is it best to walk away now / After all is said and done / Or will it leave an open wound / That burn's just like the sun / Your memories all cloud my head / And My feet have never moved faster / And every time you hear my name / You think I'm say I'm such a bastard
You hate me and I hate you It makes no difference now
But After all we've been through You'd think I'd still be your pal
Best of luck in your life our roads have gone astray
Remember me for who I was and I know we'll meet again someday
You hate me and I hate you It makes no difference now
But After all we've been through You'd think I'd still be your pal
Best of luck in your life our roads have gone astray
Remember me for who I was and I know we'll meet again someday
Is it best to walk away now / After all is said and done / Or will it leave an open wound / That burn's just like the sun / Your memories all cloud my head / And My feet have never moved faster / And every time you hear my name / You think I'm say I'm such a bastard
You hate me and I hate you It makes no difference now
But After all we've been through You'd think I'd still be your pal
Best of luck in your life our roads have gone astray
Remember me for who I was and I know we'll meet again someday
Lyrics submitted by ruben
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