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Gentleman of Fortune
02:51
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I say my Sir, don't you look wise.
You're a Gentleman of Fortune,
But it's not considered right.
He said to go, if you find him in the gutter,
Give his money to another.
Instead you've stolen his watch,
Now it's too late to hide.
Minor discrepancies,
Take them as you fancy.
Bent double, like old beggars,
Waving down dear Nancy.
He said don't chance me,
Consider yourself at home.
Please pass another bottle dear,
I'm not ready to let go.
She found him in the gutter,
He'd been drinking with another,
Safe to say he told her,
Now there's no need to hide.
If it should chance that we
Come to see some harder days,
We'll bet it all in just the same.
Losing streak ain't on the cards,
It's in my head.
Appreciate the gesture,
But don't deserve it.
When you listened to his song,
Bet you wish you never heard it.
The melodies fell to pieces,
While he was singing,
Tra la la la la where did old times go?
We're all lying in the gutter,
In her stars she saw another,
If you hadn't have forgot her,
She'd be wishing you tried.
If it should chance that we
Come to see some harder days,
We'll bet it all in just the same.
Losing streak ain't on the cards,
It's in my head.
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2. |
Rotunda
03:16
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Oh Alice have you lost out again?
You're an alluring girl,
But you couldn't change those spots to stripes again.
Thought it had all worked in your favour,
Such light fingers round the thread.
You found the loose ends to tie in a bundle of splits.
Evening walks around the harbour,
Reputation by the bottle.
Jack'll catch you if you scarper,
But you know he'll want a favour.
You feeling hurt wouldn't cause him harm.
Wine stained lips whisper in station toilets.
Take your pick sunshine it won't take too much charm to reel them in.
Dressed to the nines ain't it divine to feel that warmth against your skin?
Calais' on fire across the water, but the lights are brighter here.
She dragged her cigarette and called for him to save her from it all.
Each drowning mouth and scratched memento: hidden tales beneath the walls.
Calais' on fire across the water, but the lights are blinding here.
Oh, how we thought the make-up would cover the scars.
In our uncrowded reverie she said 'my boy, I've known your type before'.
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3. |
Hospital Hill
02:49
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I’m gonna waste it all,
Don’t you know I’ve lost already?
Sirens beckoned and I succumbed.
But I know we’ll have it all..
Always forgetting,
We’re worlds apart.
Pass me on Hospital Hill;
I’m feeling lost, my sights unsteady.
Sirens sounding and I run.
She told me how I fell,
‘Open arms in expectation’.
Tear these pages then I’m done.
Walk side by side I’m in the dark..
All apart together,
All beggars at heart.
She used to take me out,
We’d roam the town La Belle et la Bête.
I’d curse the rain,
She said darling don’t fret.
The coach pulled up,
Our eyes failed to meet.
Wondering hearts as heavy as the suitcase at her feet.
I’m gonna waste it all,
Can't you tell I’m lost already?
Your cold shoulder left me numb.
Down at the wishing well,
We turned our backs with pockets heavy.
Fingers crossed and songs unsung.
You call me distant I’m not surprised..
All apart together,
All beggars at heart.
She used to take me out,
We’d roam the town La Belle et la Bête.
I’d curse the rain,
She said darling don’t fret.
Turn around the corner,
Out of sight not of mind.
She took my heart with her, left Alsatia behind.
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