I Took A Long Hard Look Belle & Sebastian

I took a long hard look At the heroes of my youth.

We Are The Sleepyheads Belle & Sebastian

Tired like the beggar with the cold inside his bones Looking for the pleasure that he knew was so far gone So far gone I took a turn to myself And I was surprised, cause I saw everyone who ever I had loved

Long Black Scarf Belle & Sebastian

It came my way on a lonesome day The long black scarf took my possession Valentino's own, passed down from the throne With powers to use with discretion Through hallowed hall Through streetlight stroll

I Can See Your Future Belle & Sebastian

I saw you around, when you were young and free How did I know? Try but I can't remember How it began (back in the day) Was there a plan?

Mr Richard Belle & Sebastian

Saw a suit in Daddy's wardrobe, I took a swipe Lapels, size of islands, gangster white line pinstripe Laughed off the street in the name of my Rock 'n' Roll Still a caterwauling groove will start off vacation

Chickfactor Belle & Sebastian

Chickfactor What was it I saw in New York?

Like Dylan In The Movies Belle & Sebastian

Like Dylan In The Movies Lisa's kissing men like a long walk home When the music stops Take a tip from me, don't go through the park When you're on your own, it's a long walk home If they follow

Like Dylan in the Movies liquid audio belle & sebastian

Like Dylan in the Movies liquid audio Lisa's kissing men like a long walk home When the music stops Take a tip from me, don't go through the park When you're on your own, it's a long walk home

The Life Pursuit Belle & Sebastian

You need a brother to lean on But your brother's gone Your sister's in the wrong part of town I took a walk to remember ecstasy It's not today, not even yesterday Songs of praise all very well Their voices

If she wants me Belle & Sebastian

If she wants me I wrote a letter on a nothing day I asked somebody “Could you send my letter away?”

Another Sunny Day (Explicit Ver.) Belle & Sebastian

Another sunny day, I met you up in the garden You were digging plants, I dug you, beg your pardon I took a photograph of you in the herbaceous border It broke the heart of men and flowers and girls

A Century Of Fakers Belle & Sebastian

A Century Of Fakers There are people going hungry every day They've got nothing on their plates And you're filling your fat face with every different kind of cake And if you ever go lardy, or go

Calculating Bimbo Belle & Sebastian

A lack of understanding You took for being lazy I was just being lazy I'm even doing it now I know that you have saved me I love that you have saved me Save your pennies careful Let both blue eyes be watchful

We Are The Sleepyheads Belle and Sebastian

Tired like the beggar with the cold inside his bones Looking for the pleasure that he knew was so far gone So far gone I took a turn to myself And I was surprised, cause I saw everyone who ever I had

Stop, Look and Listen Belle & Sebastian

nights It was a wilderness If only you would stop, look and listen If only you would stop, look and listen If only you would stop, look and listen you'd be fine But being deaf and being blind just seems

Act Of The Apostle II Belle & Sebastian

I'm bored out my mind Too sick to even care I'll take a little walk Nobody's going to know I'm in senior year It gives you a little free time I'll just use it all at once!

Act Of The Apostle Belle & Sebastian

Morning prayers took the girl unawares She was late for class and she knew it The broadcaster had a voice that was soothing She couldn't tell if it was a man or woman A patch of sun fell onto her neck

Stop, Look and Listen (Edit) Belle & Sebastian

nights it was a wilderness If only you would stop look and listen If only you would stop look and listen If only you would stop look and listen you'd be fine But being deaf and being blind just seems

Waiting For The Moon To Rise Belle & Sebastian

Waiting For The Moon To Rise All the way back home I'm telling you I caught the sun Creeping up behind my shoulder And another day's begun I was following a trail I'd never been along before

I Know Where The Summer Goes Belle & Sebastian

I Know Where The Summer Goes I know where the summer goes When you're having no fun When you're under the thumb I know where the summer dwells If your underarm smells And your kitchen looks like

What Happened to You, Son? Belle & Sebastian

the days of chastity All the nights that teenager prayed I tried not to criticize You must go the way you're at and bring on flight Maybe you're a victim to Maybe this is helping cause we all love you

The Boy With The Arab Strap Belle & Sebastian

The Boy With The Arab Strap A mile and a half on a bus takes a long time The odour of old prison food takes a long time to pass you by When you've been inside Day upon day of this wandering gets

Your Cover's Blown Belle & Sebastian

I'll make a rough plan to sleep around, I'm in a rut I need a change, I'm a lazy rat if I am honest My bold change of tack will fade out with the summer I've got no appetite and all the girls are bummers

Your Cover's Blown (Miaoux Miaoux Remix) Belle & Sebastian

I'm in a rut I need a change I'm a lazy rat if I am honest My bold change of tack will fade out with the summer I've got no appetite and all the girls are bummers My baby doesn't look at me The way I

Sukie In The Graveyard Belle & Sebastian

Sukie was the kid, she liked to hangout in the graveyard She did brass rubbings, she learned you never had to press hard When she finished hanging out she was all alone She decided that she better

Marx and Engels Belle & Sebastian

Marx and Engels There's misery in all I hear and see From the people on TV After their tea when life begins again They'll be happier than me There are a thousand meals being made on Saturday

The State I Am In Belle & Sebastian

The State I Am In I was surprised, I was happy for a day in 1975 I was puzzled by a dream, stayed with me all day in 1995 My brother had confessed that he was gay It took the heat off me for a

The State I Am In Belle & Sebastian

The State I Am In I was surprised, I was happy for a day in 1975 I was puzzled by a dream, stayed with me all day in 1995 My brother had confessed that he was gay It took the heat off me for a

Nobody's Empire Belle & Sebastian

Out of dreams that I would die there But a sight unseen you were pulling strings You had a different idea I was like a child I was lying strong And my father lifted me up there Took me to a place where

The Party Line Belle & Sebastian

How did I get here I heard a rumour From your girlfriend's sister That you knew me And you end up dancing Close up to me I know that I broke the rule already She asked me if I'm single Going steady I just

Long Black Scarf Belle and Sebastian

It came my way on a lonesome day The long black scarf took my possession Valentino's own, passed down from the throne With powers to use with discretion Through hallowed hall Through streetlight stroll

I Love My Car Belle & Sebastian

I Love My Car I love my car I'll admit today I've gone too far To enamour myself of my little motor car I love my dog I love my pussy cat, I love the rat That lives under the floor and makes

Belle And Sebastian Belle And Sebastian

And the moment will come when composure returns put a face on the world put your back to the wall and you walk twenty yards with your head in the air down liberty hill where the fashion brigade look

White Collar Boy Belle & Sebastian

You're a white collar boy and you gave into the law Give in to the pressure the cops gonna getcha You were a thieving dog at work until they caught your little paw Your wage won't stretch, to picking up

A Century Of Elvis Belle & Sebastian

Sometimes you can go out walking, and when you've been out for a wee while even you don't know where you are anymore, so it would be pretty hard for anyone else to find you.

Desperation Made A Fool Of Me Belle & Sebastian

Desperation Made A Fool Of Me I'm sick, and I've felt this way for some time now I'm so fed up with the daily grind I'm trying to find relief If you feel this way then clap your hands Ever thought

Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John Belle & Sebastian

What a waste I could have been your lover What a waste I could have been your friend Perfect love is like the blossom that fades so quick When it's blowing up a storm in may Travel south until your skin

There's Too Much Love Belle & Sebastian

There's Too Much Love I could hang about and burn my fingers I've been hanging out here waiting for something to start You think I'm faultless to a 't' My manner set impeccably But underneath

I Fought In A War Belle & Sebastian

I Fought In A War I fought in a war and I left my friends behind me To go looking for the enemy, and it wasn't very long Before I would stand with another boy in front of me And a corpse that just

Lazy Line Painter Jane Belle & Sebastian

hard not to please Anyone, all the time Being a rebel's fine But you go all the way to being brutal You will have a boy tonight You will have a boy tonight On the first bus out of town On the

Simple Things Belle & Sebastian

Simple Things If you want me I'll be there A boy to deal with all your problems But part of the deal Is for you to feel something If you want me look me up I don't exist in usual places Subtle

Suicide Girl Belle & Sebastian

My friend, She wants, To be a suicide girl. I'll take her picture, For the whole wide world.

Wrapped up in books Belle & Sebastian

Wrapped up in books It was pretty bright, up on the rainbow bridge tonight I could see into your window although you’re far away You were racing in a car Beside a boy, you just don’t know if he

String Bean Jean Belle & Sebastian

String Bean Jean I got my fingers dirty at the school of rock Yeah I got my fingers dirty so I took a walk I went up to the country park and hung around till after dark Till the girls got home

Scooby Driver Belle & Sebastian

Scooby Driver I'm coming over in the wrong direction I only want to be the centre of your attention For long enough to show you I'm worth the trouble that you take I want to see the way that you

This Is Just A Modern Rock Song Belle & Sebastian

This Is Just A Modern Rock Song Emma tried to run away, I followed her across the city, She went out to the Easterhouse, Because she liked the sound of it.

The Gate Belle & Sebastian

The Gate In the hope I'll forget I'll wait It's a chance I'll take oh yeah In the hope I'll forget I'll wait For the time In the spring I'll watch my step While the night-time passes by When

Lazy Jane Belle & Sebastian

Working the village shop Putting a poster up Dreaming of anything Dreaming of the time when you're free From all the trouble you're in In the mud, on your knees Trying hard not to please Anyone, all the

Winter Wooskie Belle & Sebastian

She must be nearly freezing Who's that girl out there All that snow makes it hard so see her Did she wave to me And maybe I'm in love Love love, love love And maybe that's enough That stuff, that stuff

Shoot The Sexual Athlete Belle & Sebastian

Now I'm in a band people try to make me do things Kiss arses and pay tribute But I'm inclined today to do those things anyway And I don't care who hears it 'Cause I'm a fan of the Go-Betweens A fan of