Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians - When I Was Dead (Andy’s edit) lyrics
[Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians - When I Was Dead Andy’s edit lyrics]
When I was dead I wore a strong perfume
When I was dead I never left the room
And I saw the apples hanging
Like moments in the orchard
But falling into action
The moment soon is over - no returns
When I was dead I wasn't interested in sex
I didn't even care what happened next
I was free as a penny whistle
And silent as the glove
I wasn't me to speak of
Just a thousand ancient feelings
That vanished into nothing - into love
When I was dead somebody took my hand
(When I was dead)
I couldn't see his face I took his hand
(I couldn't see)
And the Devil asked me to supper - he said
"Careful with the spoons!" and God said "Oh
Ignore him!I've got all your albums"
I said "Yes, but who's got all the tunes?"
When I was dead when I was dead
When I was dead when I was dead
When I was dead I never left the room
And I saw the apples hanging
Like moments in the orchard
But falling into action
The moment soon is over - no returns
When I was dead I wasn't interested in sex
I didn't even care what happened next
I was free as a penny whistle
And silent as the glove
I wasn't me to speak of
Just a thousand ancient feelings
That vanished into nothing - into love
When I was dead somebody took my hand
(When I was dead)
I couldn't see his face I took his hand
(I couldn't see)
And the Devil asked me to supper - he said
"Careful with the spoons!" and God said "Oh
Ignore him!I've got all your albums"
I said "Yes, but who's got all the tunes?"
When I was dead when I was dead
When I was dead when I was dead