Americana Lyrics

My art school babe with your palette-knives and brushes, Painted face, Egyptian eye-brows and bright red lips Pale white make-up, tight black skirts like Juliette Greco And there's...Read Full Lyrics

(Ray Davies) You caught me with my pants down But I was only taking a shower Still you looked for the evidence Like the smell of perfume, or lipstick on my collar You're always su...Read Full Lyrics

Dad was a real party animal. He loved to go at the pub and have a singsong with his mates and drink as much stout as possible. All of his cronies used to go with him. And at closin...Read Full Lyrics

There's a crack up in the ceiling And the kitchen... the... Other work ain't got no money I song to join the bread and honey. What are we livin' for? Two room department on the s...Read Full Lyrics

Now all the lies are beginning to show, And you're not the country that I used to know. I loved you once from my head to my toe, But now my belief is shaken. And all your ways are...Read Full Lyrics

Is this really it? Is this the final station? It's really been quite a trip You know it's been great to watch the sights Playing the edited highlights And all the out-takes you di...Read Full Lyrics

I don't believe that God is a man With white hair, sitting in a big chair Judging the world and its morals Forgiving today so we can sin again tomorrow But I believe, I need somet...Read Full Lyrics

Sunlight and the city is barely awake As all the early morning drifters make their way Headlights in the distance, too bright for my eyes Still I love the dusk, the dawn, between t...Read Full Lyrics

(Ray Davies) Lift yourself out of the doldrums Make yourself a cuppa tea Drag your emotions out of the gutter Don't wallow in self pity When you wake up, all of a fluster Thinkin...Read Full Lyrics

In the book X-Ray the decrepit old rock 'n' roll singer talks about this Mystery girl he used to know when he was on the road. It's a girl he calls Julie Finkle. Julie Finkle was r...Read Full Lyrics