Striking Matches Lyrics

(Difford/Tilbrook) I'm down the lane on Sunday morning Hung over and forever yawning I look for trousers that will fit me She buys a yellow shirt that's sickly A sarsparilla drink...Read Full Lyrics

(difford/tilbrook) I've come across the desert To greet you with a smile My camel looks so tired It's hardly worth my while To tell you of my travels Across the golden east I see ...Read Full Lyrics

(difford/tilbrook) What have I done What did I say Am I the one You can not face When I need love I look to you But when I search I can not trace A beat of your heart, a shadow or...Read Full Lyrics

(difford/tilbrook) Give me a plate and I'd break it Show me a smile and I'd cry Give me your love and I'd hate it Tell me the truth and I'd lie Give me a crust and I'd burn it Sho...Read Full Lyrics

I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste A flannel for my face Pajamas, a hairbrush New shoes and a case I said to my reflection Let's get out of this place Past the church and the s...Read Full Lyrics

(Difford/Tilbrook) Power station by the river Grinding slowly to a stop Clock still ticking on the mantle Flames still flicker on the log Coffee brewing in the kitchen Where the d...Read Full Lyrics

It felt so bad that I'm in pain Then why don't I say no not again Your love has failed and all's gone sour You have to see her every hour When you can't sleep your mind is blank Bu...Read Full Lyrics

(difford/tilbrook) When this young man comes rolling home The lamp posts move and in the road I sing and dance in falling rain It's good to be back home again The roads of air tha...Read Full Lyrics

(difford/tilbrook) Today is none of our concern That rewarding cigarette That burns slowly by the bed Fills the room with mystery The apple ripens on the tree That protected seal ...Read Full Lyrics

(Difford/Tilbrook) He's taking her away He's acting like a general Generally his game is so familiar He wants her to play With a toaster and a kettle While he spends his day Miles...Read Full Lyrics