Is simply taking and not giving
England is mine and it owes me a living
Ask me why, and I'll spit in your eye
Oh, ask me why, and I'll spit in your eye
But we cannot cling to the old dreams anymore
No, we cannot cling to those dreams
Does the body rule the mind
Or does the mind rule the body ?
I dunno...
Under the iron bridge we kissed
And although I ended up with sore lips
It just wasn't like the old days anymore
No, it wasn't like those days
Am I still ill ?
Oh ...
Am I still ill ?
Oh ...
Does the body rule the mind
Or does the mind rule the body ?
I dunno...
Ask me why, and I'll die
Oh, ask me why, and I'll die
And if you must, go to work - tomorrow
Well, if I were you I really wouldn't bother
For there are brighter sides to life
And I should know, because I've seen them
But not often ...
Under the iron bridge we kissed
And although I ended up with sore lips
It just wasn't like the old days anymore
No, it wasn't like those days
Am I still ill ?
Oh ...
Oh, am I still ill ?
Oh ...
A standard rock drum part from Joyce slightly spoils the instrumentation of Marr's tune, but nonetheless it comes shining through as a fine example of his artistry.
This very sombre and sad song becomes a mad romp when played live, quite altering the song.
The BBC version sees the addition of a harmonica at the start and end of the song; to me, it just doesn't work - it completely spoils the beauty of the song. Still, never mind, never mind.
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