It's after midnight
That's much too late for this little town
& you walk home alone
There's not a soul around
No sound but your footsteps on the ground
& the rain chasing you towards
St. Clements, Cowley Road, Jericho
These are the streets you walked not so long ago
But the quiet always made you so uneasy
I'm sorry, princess, that this town can't please thee
You say you're happy
But it's like you're trying to convince yourself
It's the end of England all over again
& it's the start of everything else
Inspired by the city of spires
You fancied yourself as one of them
You don the gown, you don the robe
You're a scholar, but you ain't no gentleman
You say you're happy
But it's like you're trying to convince yourself
It's the end of England all over again
& it's the start of, it’s the start of
It’s the start of everything else
It's afternoon
That's still too early for you both
& you stroll down fifth avenue
Coffee tables, coffee shops
Hot coffee in a takeaway cup
You walk through the village to the venue
You say you're happy
& you don't have to convince yourself
It's the end of England all over again
& it's the start of, it's the start of
It's the start of everything else
credits
from To Be Frank,
track released April 1, 2017
Caitlin Cook - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Wyatt Stone - Vocals, Electric Guitar
Gregory Bunis - Baritone Saxophone
Kevin Urvalek - Drums, Percussion
William Carrigan - Vocals, Bass
Daniel Thompson - Trombone
Connor Phoenix - Keys
Lyrics and music by Caitlin Cook. Recorded by Daniel Crowley of Motel Room Studios. Mixed by Steve Gamble. Mastered by Daniel Crowley of Motel Room Studios.
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