A Century Of Elvis Belle & Sebastian

A Century Of Elvis We were sitting in the living room on the sofa, the wrong way round, looking out the window.

A Century Of Fakers Belle & Sebastian

A Century Of Fakers There are people going hungry every day They've got nothing on their plates And you're filling your fat face with every different kind of cake And if you ever go lardy, or go

Belle And Sebastian Belle And Sebastian

And the moment will come when composure returns put a face on the world put your back to the wall and you walk twenty yards with your head in the air down liberty hill where the fashion brigade look

Belle And Sebastian Belle & Sebastian

I left my school, I left my job You saw me looking like a slob When I was young You were the only fun in town Everyone thought it was a shame For Belle and the boy Sebastian Belle was okay but, oh Sebastian

A Summer Wasting Belle & Sebastian

A Summer Wasting Summer in winter Winter in springtime You heard the birds sing Everything will be fine I spent the summer wasting The time was passed so easily But if the summer's wasted How

For The Price Of A Cup Of Tea Belle & Sebastian

For the price of a cup of tea You'd get a line of coke For the price of a night with me You'd be the village joke For the price of a pint of milk I'll tell you all I know About the state of the world today

The Power Of Three Belle & Sebastian

Some people say two is company Sherlock Holmes found the sign of four I don't listen to that number theory I'm always looking for a trio, them and me One for all and we're all for one Musketeers have got

Stop, Look and Listen (Edit) Belle & Sebastian

I finally gave myself the time to see you I finally gave myself the time to see you I finally gave myself the time to see you for a while If only we could see past the veneer we'd see another side of you

Stop, Look and Listen Belle & Sebastian

I finally gave myself the time to see you I finally gave myself the time to see you I finally gave myself the time to see you for a while If only we could see past the veneer We'd see another side of you

Play For Today Belle & Sebastian

I read a play written today about a boy Who hides in attics when the sun is up Everyone is at work What will I do Where will I go Show me the way The truth, the anger, show me rules of thumb Show the way

Lazy Jane Belle & Sebastian

Working the village shop Putting a poster up Dreaming of anything Dreaming of the time when you're free From all the trouble you're in In the mud, on your knees Trying hard not to please Anyone, all the

Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John Belle & Sebastian

What a waste I could have been your lover What a waste I could have been your friend Perfect love is like the blossom that fades so quick When it's blowing up a storm in may Travel south until your skin

I Fought In A War Belle & Sebastian

I Fought In A War I fought in a war and I left my friends behind me To go looking for the enemy, and it wasn't very long Before I would stand with another boy in front of me And a corpse that just

It Could Have Been A Brilliant Career Belle & Sebastian

It Could Have Been A Brilliant Career He had a stroke at the age of 24 It could have been a brilliant career Painting lines in a school that was too well known Painting lines with a friend that

Judy and The Dream of Horses belle & sebastian

Judy and The Dream of Horses Judy wrote the saddest song She showed it to a boy in school today Judy, where did you go wrong?

Judy And The Dream Of Horses Belle & Sebastian

Judy And The Dream Of Horses Judy wrote the saddest song She showed it to a boy in school today Judy, where did you go wrong?

Women's Realm Belle & Sebastian

shut down, the people left with their bags Their kids so there's not a sound a sound But I must get from there to here There's a small voice crying on the other side of the river from here It's too

Woman's Realm Belle & Sebastian

left with their bags Their kids so there's not a sound a sound But I must get from there to here There's a small voice crying on the other side of the river from here It's too late to phone her now

The Eighth Station Of The Cross Kebab House Belle & Sebastian

her friends I just took a walk through the checkpoint Past columns of poor Arab sons They queue through the day for a chance to make pay For something to put in their mouths He can't sleep at night without

Love On The March Belle & Sebastian

sun Marching begins, animals sing words that are twisted to meanings of hate, look at the face bitter and ready to fight a religious holiday's begun maybe it's because we have no sun Lost

Seymour Stein Belle & Sebastian

Seymour Stein Seymour Stein- I've been lonely I caught a glimpse of someones face It was mine and I'd been crying Half a world away Ticket for a plane Record company man I won't be coming to

The Stars Of Track And Field Belle & Sebastian

The Stars Of Track And Field Make a new cult every day to suit your affairs Kissing girls in English, at the back of the stairs You're a honey, with a following of innocent boys They never know

The Boy With The Arab Strap Belle & Sebastian

The Boy With The Arab Strap A mile and a half on a bus takes a long time The odour of old prison food takes a long time to pass you by When you've been inside Day upon day of this wandering gets

Blue Eyes Of A Millionaire Belle & Sebastian

Shyness hanging like a wendy Bad clothes keep you in the village hall Sunday nothing for the rest of us Sunday listen to your spirits soar Thank you thank you for the holiday We talk sometimes in a quiet

Nobody's Empire Belle & Sebastian

dreams that I would die there But a sight unseen you were pulling strings You had a different idea I was like a child I was lying strong And my father lifted me up there Took me to a place where they

Dress Up in You (Explicit Ver.) Belle & Sebastian

I’m the singer, I’m the singer in the band You’re the loser, I won’t dismiss you out of hand Cos you’ve got a beautiful face It will take you places You kept running You’ve got money, you’ve got

The Loneliness Of A Middle Distance Runner Belle & Sebastian

I'll take a second of the day to think About the things that we have done this year The dog lies down, the pouring rain I'm underneath the smokers railway arch again The future's looking colorful it's

Lazy Line Painter Jane Belle & Sebastian

Lazy Line Painter Jane Working the village shop Putting a poster up Dreaming of anything Dreaming of the time when you are free from all the trouble you're in In the mud, on your knees Trying

Act Of The Apostle Belle & Sebastian

Morning prayers took the girl unawares She was late for class and she knew it The broadcaster had a voice that was soothing She couldn't tell if it was a man or woman A patch of sun fell onto her neck

Roy Walker Belle & Sebastian

Roy Walker Like a fresh manifestation of an old phenomenon A breeze whips through the trees The rustling leaves and branches bend together they’re cued to sway forever by the forces of the Lord

Ever Had A Little Faith? Belle & Sebastian

With your head hold on Through the drizzled pane Of a wet slate roof Sun will turn to rain Why are you the one Couldn't take the pain Something good will happen, wait and see Something good will happen

I Know Where The Summer Goes Belle & Sebastian

goes When you're having no fun When you're under the thumb I know where the summer dwells If your underarm smells And your kitchen looks like hell I know where the summer goes If you're scraping a

My Wandering Days Are Over Belle & Sebastian

You tell me I'm tired of listening to myself now I'm tired of fixing things for Michael and the rest of them You know my bip-bopping days are over I hung my boots up and then retired from the disco

Another Sunny Day (Explicit Ver.) Belle & Sebastian

Another sunny day, I met you up in the garden You were digging plants, I dug you, beg your pardon I took a photograph of you in the herbaceous border It broke the heart of men and flowers and girls

The Rollercoaster Ride Belle & Sebastian

The Rollercoaster Ride Hey people, looking out the window at the city below Hey people, looking out the window, full of fun and sorrow Hey people, looking out the window at the city below Hey people

Heaven In The Afternoon Belle & Sebastian

you like I love my blood I love this town, I love you just as much I love you like I love my God I thought that we agreed to never touch Come and sit beside me in the dark Incline your head Mama take a

Piazza, New York Catcher Belle & Sebastian

How many nights of limping round on pagan holidays?

Stay Loose Belle & Sebastian

” I was looking for a good time You said “Let the good times start” With a quiver of your eyelid You took on someone else’s part Maybe I’m a little greedy You said “Think before you speak” Sometimes

Meat And Potatoes Belle & Sebastian

I looked across the table First to see if she was joking No joke, there was no flicker Just a girl who wanted more Than meat and potatoes She may stop at whips and chains She needs carousal More arousal

Storytelling Belle & Sebastian

Storytelling Picture a scene in your mind Look at all the people and take note of the setting behind Listen, watch, and wait A plot beings to take shape There's a story And then characters will

The Life Pursuit Belle & Sebastian

You need a brother to lean on But your brother's gone Your sister's in the wrong part of town I took a walk to remember ecstasy It's not today, not even yesterday Songs of praise all very well Their voices

A Space Boy Dream Belle & Sebastian

A Space Boy Dream I dreamt I had to go to Mars. I'm always kidding on about going to Mars for the day, but faced with the reality of it, in a dream, i was terrified.

If you find yourself caught in love Belle & Sebastian

to a shout Another partner must be found Someone to take your life beyond Another TV “I Love 1999” Just one more box of cheapo wine If you find yourself caught in love You should say a prayer

Lord Anthony Belle & Sebastian

Bunking off though you’re a toff It’s all gone wrong again, you’ve got double maths And the teacher’s got no control so The boys will run riot, you will stay quiet Or you will die Tony at the back

I Don't Want To Play Football Belle & Sebastian

I Don't Want To Play Football I don't want to play football I don't understand the thrill of the game I don't want to play football I don't understand the thrill of running, catching, throwing

Song For Sunshine Belle & Sebastian

Honey'd sweet apples, they're rotting away Millions of people never start in the race There's stuff on out plates that has not been alive Someone pays full price for my cheap flight life "Sunshine, we

The Model Belle & Sebastian

The Model I will confess to you Because you made me think about the times You turn the picture on to me and I'll turn over The vision was a masterpiece of comic timing But you wouldn't laugh at

Put The Book Back On The Shelf Belle & Sebastian

Put The Book Back On The Shelf Sebastian you're in a mess You had a dream, they called you king Of all the hipsters, is it true? Or are you still the queen?

This Is Just A Modern Rock Song Belle & Sebastian

This Is Just A Modern Rock Song Emma tried to run away, I followed her across the city, She went out to the Easterhouse, Because she liked the sound of it.

Nice Day For A Sulk Belle & Sebastian

Nice Day For A Sulk Nice day for a sulk The girl smells of milk Her horsey teeth explode around us And we run for cover she found us In the cheapo bar with a bag of chips Nice day for a mood