Songs by The Wedding Present and Cinerama that start with the letter A
A Million Miles
I must have walked past this doorway thirty times
Just trying to catch your eye
You made it all worthwhile when you returned my smile
It all became worthwhile
Don't you feel a little cold stood by the door?
You know I'd really like to talk some more
Oh don't be worried about your friend--
I think she left some time round ten
What was her name, again?
You're not like anyone I've ever met
You're not like anyone I've ever met
Do you see much of Charlie over here?
Oh I've known him off and on, for years
He's never mentioned you before
Oh that didn't come out right at all
And now I feel this small
That seems to be it
Don't get me wrong, but how are you going to get back home?
I'd be willing to walk that way
There's something I've just got to say
I could walk a million miles today
You're not like anyone I've ever met
You're not like anyone I've ever met
I kept bursting out with laughter all the way home
I had to tell somebody, and you just happened to phone
I can't think of anything else, no matter how I try
But, you know, I can't even remember the color of her eyes
And that's right
You're not like anyone I've ever met
You're not like anyone I've ever met
Well, at least not yet
Airborne
Until your plane became a shiny speck
And if I wanted to sentimentalise
I'd say the planes drew kisses across the sky
So now, you're airborne
But I could have sworn
That you'd be here forever
That wasn't so clever
The vapour trail's dissipating fast
I guess some things aren't made to last
And I might be feeling quite morose
But now I'm wondering if we ever got close
Your plane keeps shrinking
I stand here thinking
Just how did I get this far
Without guessing what you are?
You just packed up all your stuff
And said that you'd had enough
But, really, you just flew away the moment things here got tough
And all the problems we had
Didn't really make you that sad
You just never worked out how to take the good with the bad
"Tom"
I've read this page a thousand times
It's the only way that I could find to carry on
"Say. Isn't it a good life over here?
And can you catch another can of beer?
So sharp, so clear
You bet! And a good kaffir I've never met
But you know this heat will make them sweat!"
Tin wall, hot flesh
Oh man, I'm too full of hate to shake your hand
And don't you ever call me your friend
He'll take this land
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
Big game; four begging children by the train
The Afrikaner does the same
Then gets back on again
And who's she?
"They call her Black Revolution Eve"
On the master's land she sowed some seeds
Today she leaves
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
Did you try to imagine the hate
That a young boy could feel?
I wonder what our kid has bought her
I think I'll try and unwrap a corner
He didn't spend that much in the end
He doesn't think that highly of his friends
I've wanted one of those for years
That was until I got it here
On second thoughts, I don't think I like it
But if it's for sale someone will buy it
I can't think of just what I wanted it for
I can't think of just what I wanted it for
I've already borrowed too much money
I told Michel and she thinks its funny
I won't have anything but the best
Can I put this down and owe the rest?
I can't think of just what I wanted it for
I can't think of just what I wanted it for
All this and more
Always the Quiet One
When I held back the doors
And accidentally my hand touched yours
You smiled
But if my voice sounded unsteady
It's cos by then I was already
Beguiled
And I knew as the rain beat down outside
There was nowhere else to hide
You were going to have to speak to me
And as we sheltered there together
And talked inanely about the weather
I thought
It'd be obligatory
To ask for your number if this was a story
But it's not
And so, I watched you walk away
And then waste my whole day
Imagining the things you do
Like how you're bound to love quiet men
And if we meet again
How I'd actually speak to you
Here's the funny part: I wouldn't know where to start
That's cos I'm always the quiet one, you've already gone
And so I watched you walk away
And then waste my whole day
Imagining the things you do
Like how you're bound to love quiet men
And if we meet again
How I'd still not speak to you
American Tan
Why do we have this awkward scene
Everytime I phone and you're not alone?
Why does it always have to be
A tense atmosphere until you get here?
You tear off my shirt
Then slip off your skirt
If you want to play I can
Just leave on your American tan
Why in your friends company
Do you act so cold? I think I should be told
Why are you so ashamed of me?
'Cos when they're not there, you seem to care
You suddenly become
A lot less quarrelsome
Without your hangers on
Embarrassment has gone
I really want your love
But I've been taken advantage of
Because the woman I adore
Only appears behind this door
Why can't you just be fair?
Can't you be this lovely
When your friends are there?
Why have you got to screw?
And not say that you love me?
Oh then I knew
I'm not denying that I was trying to appear nonchalant
You're not my wife; it's your own life and you can kiss who you want
But that kiss lasted slightly longer than strictly was right
You say you tried to break off but he was stronger
Well maybe you might
Not be quite as blame free as your expression suggests
If he's only an old buddy why does he stare at your breasts?
And is he always quite so zealous about keeping in touch?
I don't usually get this jealous, but that was too much
Please don't tease
Just stay away from him from today
I mean it, I've seen it
You say it's all just for fun, but look what you've done
Listen, babe, he was already trying to get his hand down your shirt!
From what you're saying (well, unless you're lying!) he's going to get hurt
Please don't tease
Just stay away from him from today
I mean it, I've seen it
You say it's all just for fun, but look what you've done
Anyone Can Make A Mistake
When I set foot upon the bus you laughed
And said, "That's the end for us"
Oh, could a joke ever go more wrong?
If only you'd have come along
Oh but you must stop calling Jane
She is completely without blame
Do you have to ring her up so soon?
That's rubbing salt into these wounds
A little bit of what you fancy
Doesn't do you any good at all
Oh I know that now
I can't add to what I've said
I just completely lost my head
Do you want me here when you start to pack
And are you leaving just like that?
Have you taken all you want?
Is that it? Have you really gone?
What can I say to change you mind?
There'll never be another time
A little bit of what you fancy
Doesn't do you any good at all
It's so clear to me now
She makes him laugh out loud by trying to sing along
But how many years has it been since she was seventeen?
Still, she is flattered that someone so young's so keen
And so she won't refuse, well, what's she got to lose, when she sees him glancing?
This kind of evening could be life enhancing
And so they talk all night until it's almost light and then it's back to his place
Then she sees the uneasy look on his face
A gentle breeze shakes the petals from the trees
She says "Do what you like" because boys aren't hard to please
It's over fast, although he tries to make it last
And then they lie and watch the sky turn overcast
It didn't mean a thing, it's not embarrassing, it was just disappointing
She goes back to work and all her friends are pointing
And in a sixties song she'd go and prove them wrong but this is too confusing
She gets what she wants but still ends up losing
She thought she'd turn a boy into a man
But in real life some things don't go to plan
And so she won't refuse, well, what's she got to lose, when she sees him glancing?
This kind of evening could be life enhancing
And so they talk all night until it's almost light and then it's back to his place
Then she sees the uneasy look on his face
It didn't mean a thing, it's not embarrassing, it was just disappointing
She goes back to work and all her friends are pointing
And in a sixties song she'd go and prove them wrong but this is too confusing
She gets what she wants but still ends up losing
His skin has touched your skin
He's seen your secret grin
And when I called round, he let me in!
He's watched you as you wake
That’s as much as I can take
'Cos you've had sex for goodness sake
This is where it all ends
Let's not make it scrappy
Hear you're single for now
I'm sure you'll cope somehow
I hope it makes you happy
I don't believe what you just said
You think it's all just in my head
Why are there two cups beside your bed?
Tell you what you shouldn't do
Coz from now on I'm not with you
This is where it all ends
Let's not make it scrappy
Yeah you're single for now
I'm sure you'll cope somehow
I hope it makes you happy
We lie in this salty embrace
A sunny day, this special place
Tonight the sea is ours
And restless with sand in our shoes
A golden mile, that special smile
Asleep in a lovers' arms
And if heaven sent a kiss would it be something like this?
Would it soar above the waves?
Is that how a kiss behaves?
Is that how a kiss behaves?
And colours so icy and bright are swimming round my head tonight
A clear and sleepy tide
But watch with a heavier heart as I try to tear it all apart
With a greed that's all my own
And if heaven sent a kiss would it be something like this?
Would it soar above the waves?
Is that how a kiss behaves?
Is that how a kiss behaves?
Why don't you tell me?
She ran her fingers through his hair
And said: "It's silky"
He knew, of course, that he ought to be feeling guilty
But, no, he didn't care at all
He hadn't felt this great in years
Meanwhile, his wife's upstairs, in tears
Well, it's so corny
Her world's turned upside down because he felt horny
So tell me, how can it be fair?
But as they drive away she wonders just how long
It'll take for him to realise how much he's wrong
And when he comes home in disgrace
She'll slam the door right in his face
Well it's so sleazy
(I wish you could see me in a white dress, looking divine)
He won't find coming back here quite as easy
(I wish you could hear me sing like I did, my hymns and rhymes)
As he found going away
But as they disappear she hopes it won't be long
Before he ends up realising that he's wrong