With thanks to Arjan de Weerd
THE WEDDING PRESENT - SATURNALIA (1996)
Didn't hear me wrong, I just thought that you were joking
Well he didn't last for long and yes that's, kind of, thought provoking
I know what you've come to do, so you can stop your persistent smiling
I'm not going to look at you because you're positively too beguiling
You used to hold me and pretend that I was him
Well, that's what you told me, oh you may forget but I'll always remember
No, let's not try again, I'm sure you'll manage somehow
You were too good for him but that's just not good enough for me now
You used to hold me and pretend that I was him
Well, that's what you told me, oh you may forget but I'll always remember
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
You're smart whereas I'm just dumb, you smile and then I succumb
I love watching you when you come
But how can there be so much bliss in one spur of the moment kiss?
I guess when it's as good as this
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
And the moment that I began to fly higher than Superman
Was when you whispered: "Yes, you can"
You knew just when to undress, you understand, whereas I just guess
But this is something we both possess
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
This is the real thing, there's no doubt, this is what love should be about
This is a feeling I never want to be without
I don't know how many times that I've tried to warn you
How many times I've heard you laugh and say, "Underneath it all, he's okay"
And how many times have you rang and sworn
You'd given him one last chance and he let you down
But then he'd call and you'd go back round
You know I still care because you only have to phone me
And I'll be over there
Why can't you see just what he's doing to you
Is it all because of him? Well of course it is
And I hate to see you like this
You just won't understand, you don't want to listen do you?
Just because it's not what you like to hear
You ask me, and to me it's clear
You know I still care because you only have to phone me
And I'll be over there to lick your wounds
You know I'll always be here for you, you say you feel left out
Well I know exactly how to cure you
You just can't go on pretending, just can't go on pretending
Just can't go on pretending, just can't go on pretending
Just can't go on pretending, just can't go on pretending
You just can't go on pretending, just can't go on pretending
I'm on my way right over there to lick your wounds
You know I'll always be here for you, you say you feel left out
Well I know exactly how to cure you
You know you make me want to shout
Oh just tell me what is new, girl
You say you feel left out, well you are living in a dreamworld
So the right answer is to dispense with these formalities
We can't possibly fail because we can lick thirty tigers today
If you're inclined
I know you won't refuse because you agree there is nothing to lose
We're two of a kind, oh don't look behind
You're still doubtful but I've seen adventures like this one arrive
So many times you've just got to learn how
Because the future is starting right now
Oh, I just know you are ready to go
Make a movie today, buy a red Chevrolet
Let's go swim the Zambezi, let's do it just because it's easy
Sometimes if we just wait for the right moment it comes far too late
Oh, I just know you are ready to go
Ride white horses today, buy a red Chevrolet
Let's go swim the Zambezi, let's do it just because it's easy
Let's fly close to the sun, let's do it just because it's fun
Let's go swim the Zambezi, let's do it just because it's easy
Make a movie today, buy a red Chevrolet
Let's go swim the Zambezi, let's do it just because it's easy
Stop saying that I can't understand
And stop pretending that you aren't underhand
Don't look surprised, don't look surprised
Because I know who you're screwing - yeah, I found out
So tell me, what are you doing?
But without those big fat lies, those big snake eyes
How could you lie there and hold me when you knew
There was something you hadn't told me? Yes it's true
Don't look surprised, don't look surprised
You don't stop loving someone just like that
I know exactly what I've lost and I want it back
Without those lies, those big snake eyes
When will I hear that I am losing you?
When will I hear that I am losing you?
When will I hear that I am losing you?
When will I hear that I am losing you?
You said there's nothing that turns you on more than waking up with
Someone you've not woken up with before
And you said that sometimes you'll try things for fun
And you just don't care who with
Well that is exactly what I've just done
She's just a hula doll, and that is all, how does that demean you?
It was just a dance, there's no romance, I've not even spoken to her yet
For God's sake, don't make me choose between you
Oh you're hurt, but I'm just a flirt, I've done nothing I should regret
I just kissed her, I couldn't resist her, I kissed her
I couldn't resist her
I just kissed her, I couldn't resist her, I kissed her
I couldn't resist her
I know you've put those big boots on because they're kind of scary
You're an Amazon, you're a mercenary
And your boyfriend's gone but I'm still far too wary of you
I don't know why because my body's aching
You only have to sigh and, well, my hands start shaking
Oh, I've got to try, because my heart is breaking in two
It's just that I don't know what to do
You scare me stiff, you scare me stiff
You like to play, it's true, that's why you're always winning
Well I could do that too, just let me start at the beginning
Because I'm just as good as you when my head isn't spinning like this
Because you don't know me, there is no reason why you should do
But there are things I've got to see and if you want to come, you could do
You say that you agree, but if I walk away now, would you be sad?
Or would you just think "That's too bad"?
You scare me stiff, you scare me stiff
You know I can't stop dreaming about you
I could never imagine life being without you
I count off the minutes just waiting for you to appear
But what's funny is this was day that I chose to
Ask you to live with me, oh, wait, I suppose you
Already suspected the reason I invited you here
Because you just said: "No, I've got somewhere else to go
And the plans I've made, don't include you, I'm afraid"
And that's all that you would say
I still can't bring myself to accept what you've told me
I feel so dead inside, oh, won't you just hold me?
How can you believe that these weeks just mean nothing at all?
You just said "Thanks, but no", you made your mind up long ago
You didn't even ask for time to think about just why I'm
So desperate for you to stay, because you're going to leave me anyway
Well just give me a call when you reach Montreal
At least I'll know you're there
You know I can't stop dreaming about you
I can't imagine life being without you
You know I can't stop dreaming about you
I can't imagine how
You could just say "Thanks, no, I've got somewhere else to go
And the plans I've made don't include you, I'm afraid"
I really wish that you could stay, but I guess your 'plane leaves any day
Well just give me a call when it lands in Montreal
I know you said not to call, well, so what, I've lost you anyway
But, darling, that's not all, I've got something else to say
You pretend that I'm not here, so I guess you're hardly pining
If you want, then I'll disappear, but right now the sun is shining
So come on, just this one more time then I'm gone
Well he can't expect you to stay home, this is summertime
Besides which, he'd never suspect you
Sure, just take off your things because this is such a cool place to swim
We should go skin diving and just forget about him
So come on, just this one more time then I'm gone
Well he can't expect you to stay home, this is summertime
Besides which, he'd never suspect you
I'll do it if you will, oh, so then we both agree
That this means you must be still a little bit in love with me
So come on, just this one more time then I'm gone
Well he can't expect you to stay home, this is summertime
Besides which, he'd never suspect you
Oh I could call you now but I know you won't answer
Because someone told me how it always ends
I guess that you could say, I took a great big chance and
Now you've flown away are we still friends?
You took off like a jet, girl
Somehow I knew that it would happen all along
But I can bet, girl, wherever you are, you won't be landing there for long
Unless I'm wrong
Oh, I know I've been blind,
you only hung around to see what you could find to turn you on
And I could have ignored the aura that surrounds you
But I'd have been so bored and you'd still be gone
You took off like a jet, girl
Somehow I knew that it would happen all along
But I can bet, girl, wherever you are, you won't be landing there for long
You took off like a jet, girl
Somehow I knew that it would happen all along
But I can bet, girl, wherever you are, you won't be landing there for long
Unless I'm wrong
If none of this was ever planned that explains why I don't understand
Come on, you must agree that this is strange
Well how can everything just change?
And now, I know that you are going to laugh
But I've just got to take a photograph
Because I've never seen you look this way
And you've not told me yet if I can stay
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
Push your fingers deep inside, don't stop until you're satisfied
I can't tell you just how good that feels
Just close your eyes and tap your heels
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
I don't care where this lands us, I'm sure
But I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
I've tried getting you out of my mind
But I just seem to sit and dream of things that I've left behind
She swears that she's in love with me
And that's what I'm scared of, because this is a love that never was meant to be
I said "I'm over it now, we'll make it somehow"
But then, as I came, oh I cried out your name
I know I've made a huge mistake
Suddenly, thanks to me, there's another big heart to break
I'm yearning for you to say that we're
Meant to be, "Come back to me" are words that I long to hear
I said "I'm over it now, we'll make it somehow"
But then, as I came, oh I cried out your name
I try to forget, I have managed yet
I lied because I need you, I only want you
I said "I'm over it now, we'll make it somehow"
But then, as I came, oh I cried out your name