"St. Swithin's Day" lyrics

"St. Swithin's Day"
(originally by Billy Bragg)

Thinking back now
I suppose you were just stating your views
What was it all for?
For the weather or the Battle of Agincourt
And the times that we both hoped would last
Like a train they have gone by so fast
Although we stood together at the edge of the platform
We were not moved by them

With my own hands
When I make love to your memory
It's not the same
I miss the thunder, I miss the rain
And the fact that you don't understand
Casts a shadow over this land
But the sun still shines from behind it

Thanks all the same
But I just can't bring myself to answer your letters
It's not your fault
But your honesty touches me like a fire
The Polaroids that hold us together
Will surely fade away
Like the love that we spoke of forever
On St. Swithin's Day


Writer(s): Stephen William Bragg
compilation: "Professional Results: 1999 - 2014" (2014)
Kind Of Like Spitting - Professional Results: 1999 - 2014 compilation cover
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