"The Avenue" lyrics

"The Avenue"

We're strolling down the avenue
Our fathers have before
To the left is just a vacant smile
To the right, the open door

I've never loved for more than this
It never was my style
Again, we lied for gratitude
Again, it's not worth while

So arm and arm we carry on
Though heaven's not a mile
The secret is to fantasize
The secret is to smile


Writer(s): Andrew McCluskey
album: "Junk Culture" (1984)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Junk Culture album cover
Her Body In My Soul
(2015 Reissue Bonus Track)
The Avenue
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Julia's Song (Re-Record)
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Garden City
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Wrappup
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Locomotion (12" Version)
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Tesla Girls (12" Version)
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Talking Loud And Clear (12" Version)
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Never Turn Away (12" Version)
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10 To 1
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All Or Nothing
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Tesla Girls (Highland Studios Demo)
(2015 Reissue Bonus Track)