The Icicle Works - Hope Springs Eternal Lyrics

The Icicle Works Lyrics

"Hope Springs Eternal"

Spent the night in a stranger's house
Trying to re-ignite an old flame
Came to nothin'
Not sure what I want
When I find it I'll be aware
That man looks like his dog
But he'll sit and listen while I spin my yarn
Don't sleep 'til way past three
Down on my luck
I'm down on my knees

Hope springs eternal
Good fortune comes to those who wait

One speaks with love in mind
One's so insecure, a friendly word can't warm her
Got a job, got some pay
Had a problem, wished it away
My rearview mirror's fogged
But I'm not afraid
The past can't overtake you
Old lady with a shopping bag
You long to buy and sell

Hope springs eternal
Good fortune comes to those who wait

Get out of bed, we're going to drive into town
Make a big noise, remind ourselves who we are
The goldmine can't come round here
You'll have to scratch in the dirt
Faith don't work that way

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Writer(s): Ian McNabb

album: "If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song" (1987)

The Icicle Works - If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song album cover

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