So Tough

Saint Etienne So Tough Lyrics
1.Mario's Cafe

Transcribed by gerry

Cigarette, a cup of tea, a bun.

Ooh...
Button up your sheepskin carraway, / rainy cafe, kentish town,
tuesday.
Barry's looking through the racing post, / orders coffee,
another round of toast.
Lucy writes a letter, / she'd like to spend an evening with
prince b.
[when they perform the song live, the verse is often extended
to:
Lucy writes a letter, / and harvey throws his arms around
vanessa
??? spoke with pm dawn ??? / she'd like to spend an evening with
prince b.]

When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
Everyone's dreaming of all they've got to live for,
Joking around, still digging that sound.
Everyone's dreaming of all they've got to live for.

Squeezy bottles under pepsi signs, / joe and johnny chew the
bacon rind.
Jackie wants to meet the glitter band, / dilworth is a strange
and lovely man,
And eubank wins the fight, / and did you see the klf last night?
[when they perform the song live, the verse is often extended:

When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
Everyone's dreaming of all they've got to live for,
Joking around, still digging that sound.
Everyone's dreaming of all they've got to live for.

Rainy cafe, kentish town, tuesday,
Joking around, still digging that sound.
Everyone's dreaming of all they've got to live for.

When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m. (ten a.m.)
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m.
When we meet for a while, / tuesday morning ten a.m. (ten a.m.)
When we meet for a while (meet for a while, / meet for a while,
meet for a while.)
When we meet for a while (meet for a while, / meet for a while,
meet for a while.)


2.Railway Jam

I'm helen stevens, i'm having a party, and the other tenants are
there, and a few friends. we'd like you to join us...
Mark.
Pardon?
I am mark.
Oh, hello mark. please come in, you'll meet the others who live
here, and...
Sorry, but... work.


3.Date With Spelman


4.Calico

Dreamin' / that you are in my world,
Wishin' / like a little girl.
Watchin', / closely, / you suddenly appear.
Like a dream, / you're gone, then you're here.
You take to emotion / like a bird to flight.
You drop an invitation, / maybe i just might
Be your lover / or better / a friendly / aquaintance.
Truly as i duly pay my love to you like maintenance.

Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.

You're realistic, / your face conceal.
Accentuate the passion. / i will reveal.
You're like an angel that delights with the day.
I'm pleadin' / don't ever go away,
Story's reaching peak / the outlook is bleak.
Please talk, say that you'll speak. / you're strong and i am
weak.
I need / the fortune at the end of the rainbow.
I see you like a lantern - / you have a certain glow. / calico.
Your smile is warm soft, / forever / appealing.
Whenever you are present like a letter i am sealing.
My love / like a dove / that blesses from above.
The shower in an hour / won't you let me be your towel? /
calico.
Affection / affects you like a weapon.
You're extreme and supreme / and nothing that you seem.
A fateful chance / with a twist of hope.
I'll be with you all the way / down the magical slope.

Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.

Babe, don't be afraid, / i'm wit' you everywhere.
Gliding through enchanted waters / to you i swear.
Expression is the key, / it's good enough for me.
Cali can't you see, / forever yours?
There's a feeling / of warmth, / a serious / sensation.
It's true, / you have that / good vibration.
Your charm is overwhelming, you have reaches that i seldom see,
Calico just let me be the one!

Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.
Calico, / calico, / calico, / calico.

Calico. / i see / that we were meant to be.
Goin' in ???

I never take of my hat except when i'm out of doors!
She made a prize from jenkins' ear, / and washed it down with a
bottle of beer.


5.Avenue

Transcribed by mark dorset

A lemonade.

Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.


Pass me the suitcase, baby. / i know / it's not that easy and
Give me / my mirror, love, / just give me / back my memories,
And oh, / oh, how many years / is it now maurice?

Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.

And i was / half-asleep, and / riding / on a slow-coach, i
Think i / lose all these things still, / meaning / i'm not holy
and, oh,
Oh, your honey-dish, / oh, it's on my list.

Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.

Wish my heart's wish / climbing out your window
For your savage amusement.
You put a spell over me, well,
Smells like lemon flavour.

Ba-ba-da ba-da ba-ba-ba-da...

Tuesday, / if i had you back again / you know / i'm against the
future.
Wednesday, / i was a little girl / (i was the little girl who'd
like to snog your face.)
And ooh, / oh, how many years / is it now maurice?

Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.

Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
Oo-oo-ooh, / young heart.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.
(and then i shall go back to maurice.)
And, ooh, / oh the clown's no good.


6.You're In A Bad Way

Of course london's a big place.
It's a very big place, mr shadrack. a man could lose himself in
london. lose himself. lose himself. lose himself in london!

Toast is burned, / and your coffee's cold,
And you leave all the post 'cause it's nothing but bills again.
Home from work, / put the tv on.
Get your kicks watching bruce on the old generation game

Just dial my number, / i've got some plans for you.
You're in a bad way / and i can help you through.
You're in a bad way, / every day is just the same.
Just dial my number / or call my name.

Jeans are old / and your hair's all wrong
Don't you know that crew-cuts and trainers are out again?
Going out / you're feeling low
Running for cover, it looks like it's going to rain. / (what a
shame.)

Just dial my number, / i've got some plans for you.
You're in a bad way / and i can help you through.
You're in a bad way, / every day seems just the same.
Just dial my number / or call my name.

Just dial my number, / i've got some plans for you.
You're in a bad way / and i can help you through.
You're in a bad way, / every day seems just the same.
Just dial my number / or call my name.

You're in a bad way, / (you're in a bad way.)
You're in a bad way, / (you're in a bad way.)
You're in a bad way, / (you're in a bad way.)
You're in a bad way, / (you're in a bad way.)
Yeah.


7.Memo To Pricey

It's like, i can't get past that s&m barrier. 'cause, i like, as
i'm drinking something like whiskey or lager, it's actually
painful to drink first of all.
Pour you a double?
Is that a double? you want a double ???
Cigarette?
I don't smoke, but, you know, er...
Crisps?
Four bottles of malibu, bob knows the address. a malibu, a coke
and chinese food.


8.Hobart Paving

Do you think a girl should go to bed with a feller, if she
doesn't love him?

I heard she drove the silvery sports-car
Along the empty streets last night.
Hanging around / with hair-dos like mine.
No, i haven't seen the kids for some time.

Picked up her shoes from the red-brick stairway,
Just like a harpsichordist she moved.
And back upstairs / at half past two,
With a paper folded, outside the loo.

Rain falls / like elvis tears.
Oh no, / no sugar tonight.
Out on the high street, / dim all the lights and
Cry coloured tears again.

And baby, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me. / (don't forget to catch me.)
Hobart paving, don't you think that's it's time,
On this platform with the drizzle in my eyes?
And baby, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me. / (don't forget to catch me.)
Hobart paving, don't you think that's it's time?
The ticket's in my hand, the train pulls down the line.

Rain falls / like elvis tears.
Oh no, / no sugar.
Out on the high street, / dim all the lights and
Cry coloured tears.

And baby, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me. / (don't forget to catch me.)
Oh no, no sugar tonight, / (don't forget to catch me.)
Oh no, no sugar tonight, / (don't forget to catch me.)
No no, no sugar tonight. / (don't forget to catch me.)
Don't forget to catch me...


9.Leafhound

I wish they wouldn't laugh.

I've been driving for some time / and the towns look the same.
This town feels very different, / as though i've been here
before.
This looks like the old school-yard where we both used to play.
And the kids in that building, / they look just like our
friends.

Something about / this place / makes me lose a grip on time and
space.
I haven't seen you for years, / but i feel you could be here
right now.
And i know it's strange, / yes i know it's strange, / that you
could be here with me now.

Days spent staring at highways, / strange effects on the brain.
I can tell i'm not dreaming, / i know i'm wide awake!
I'm sure i saw the theatre / that burnt down in '83 -
And i followed the harley / that had your number-plate.

Something about this place / makes me lose a grip on time and
space.
I haven't seen you for years, / but i feel you could be here
right now.
And i know it's strange, / yes i know it's strange, / that you
could be here with me now.


10.Clock Milk

And, er... non-stop erotic cabaret.
Yahoo! asa desuyo! okite kudasai! [that was a japanese alarm
clock saying it's morning, wake up!]
Say what, girl?
Daddy, can i go to the hop?


11.Conchita Martinez

Ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba / ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba

Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, oh oh oh...

Ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba / ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba

Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, oh oh oh...

Ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba / ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba

Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, oh oh oh...

Ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba / ba ba-ba ba-ba ba-ba

Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, i know, / i know it should have been.
Conchita, oh oh oh...

Maybe he means it's some sort of ghost?
Maybe that's what the beast is, a ghost!


12.No Rainbows For Me

I've thought of asking you / for so long,
Afraid of what / your answer would be.
But there's no other way, / so here i stay,
You know, i believe in your lies / so easily.

Ooh... / no rainbows for me.

I'm going for myself, / (so i tell myself)
But there's no pot of gold, / just shades of blue.
You think my heart's a toy; / like a little boy,
You pick it up, / and play with it, / and break it when you're
through.

Ooh... / no rainbows for me.

Ooh... / no rainbows for me.
Ooh... / no rainbows for me.
Ooh... / no rainbows for me.
Ooh... / no rainbows for me.

Stop hurting me, baby, / i may lose my mind.
Stop hurting me, baby, / or i'll ??? you.
I'll ??? / no rainbows for me...

Yes, well, that last one didn't sound too furious!


13.Here Come Clown Feet

You stick your foot in there, mate, and you've...
What's the weight got to do with those shoes?
Because she can help lose weight in her legs, well, it won't
look so ridiculous, will it, with fat legs with chunky shoes,
will it?


14.Junk The Morgue

You can look at the stars, / look at the ocean;
The answer's somewhere, / here's what i reckon:
Close your eyes, / kiss the future, / junk the morgue.

Ooh...

Close your eyes, / kiss the future, / junk the morgue.
Close your eyes, / kiss the future, / junk the morgue.

Ooh...

Close your eyes, / kiss the future, / junk the morgue.
(junk, junk, junk...)

Leave the planet, / junk the morgue.
Leave the planet, / junk the morgue.
You can look at the stars.
Leave the planet...


15.Chicken Soup

Can i take your order?
Urrrmm, i'll have bacon, eggs, tomatoes, two toast and a cup of
tea, please.
And you?
Chicken soup!


16.Join Our Club

Transcribed by mark dorset

(bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da)

Don't / you / worry 'bout a thing.
Teen spirit / is the '90s scene!
I know you want to hold my hand,
I know you're going to love my band, yeah!

Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)

You should / call us up tonight.
Our time, / everything's alright.
There's gonna be a storm quite soon,
Get ready 'cause we're coming through, yeah!

Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)

(do you believe in magic?)
(do you believe in magic?)

Slip on your pink fur coat, / bring your rude pictures,
Put on your teenage head - / this is a love thing!
We all want to / kiss the sky;
Join our club, / we're going to try!

Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)
Join our club! / (bup bup ba-da bup bup ba-da-da) (do you
believe in magic?)

(do you believe in magic?)
(do you believe in magic?)
(do you believe in magic?)


17.Who Do You Think You Are?

Transcribed by mark dorset

Who am i?
I'm just a girl / who only wants
To try / to do what's right;
I'll never make / you cry,
But you're no good for me, and
Who do you think you are?
You tried to push me a bit too far,
And every day sees another scar.
Oh tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, / you gotta care!
Oh tell me,

Who do you think you are (who)
Taking advantage of me this way?
Tell me, who do you think you are (who),
Hurting me more with the things you say?
It's not fair, / you don't care.
Who do you really think that you are? (who)

Where are we? (oh where are we?)
We're at the cross roads and
I just / can't see (just can't see)
Which way to take / to keep you
Here / with me (here with me).
The lights are changing, baby,
Who do you think you are?
You tried to push me a bit too far,
And every day sees another scar.
Oh tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, / you gotta care!
Oh tell me,

Who do you think you are (who)
Taking advantage of me this way?
Tell me, who do you think you are (who),
Hurting me more with the things you say?
It's not fair, / you don't care.
Who do you really think that you are? (who)

If you want me there, / you gotta care!
Oh tell me,

Who do you think you are (who)
Taking advantage of me this way?
Tell me, who do you think you are (who),
Hurting me more with the things you say?
It's not fair, / you don't care.
Who do you really think that you are? (who)

Who do you think you are (who)
Taking advantage of me this way?
Tell me, who do you think you are (who),
Hurting me more with the things you say?
It's not fair, / you don't care...

Credits


18.Archway People

You asked me to make a record of my voice. well here it is. what
you want me to say is 'i love you.' here's the truth. i hate
you, you little slut. you make me sick!

When you told me your dream (when you told me your dream)
I / wanted to cry.
You almost looked happy (you almost looked happy)
Please don't tell me / it's true.
All our neighbours are old (all our neighbours are old)
Street-lamp buzzes all night.
There are some nice parts of london, (there are some nice parts
of london)
You can see them from here (you can see them from here, you can
see them from here.)

You're / not going to change,
We're / not moving away.
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)

We both work 'til late,
Catch / the fifty-eight.
Usually asleep by eleven, (asleep by eleven)
But somehow it didn't seem right
When you turned and said (when you turned and said)
'let's / go mad tonight.'
So we drank and danced; (so we drank and danced)
For once i felt close to you (for once i felt close to you, for
once i felt close to you.)

You're / not going to change.
We're / not moving away.
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here.)
We're staying here, (staying here...)