The Mispent

Lyrics

There was a chill in the autumn afternoon
The river moved with the sax in perfect tune -
He was helping her fold her bicycle: she wasn’t late
For her date at the Tate

She didn’t need to mention
She might have to
Simplify her situation
Simplify....

They talked + looked at paintings, had food
The river moved with the sax in perfect tune
Said they should get a tandem for two: but it was late
After their date at the Tate

She didn’t…..

Need to mention
She might have to
Simplify her situation
Simplify...

There was a gig: he got tickets for two
The river’d moved but the sax was still in perfect tune
Then on the Strand he kissed her for two: but it was too late
He should’ve kissed her
After their date at the Tate

So she said

Sorry, I didn’t mention
I need to
Simplify my situation
Simplify...
Would you like to
Simplify my situation
Simplify...
I'm sorry if I failed to mention
I need to simplify my situation
Simplify...