St. Swithin's Day
by Billy Bragg
From the album: Brewing Up With Billy Bragg
Track 7 of 11 on Brewing Up With Billy Bragg (1984).
Duration: 3:50
Lyrics for St. Swithin's Day
Thinking back now, I suppose you were just stating your views What was it all for For the weather or the Battle of Agincourt And the times that we all hoped would last Like a train they have gone by so fast And though we stood together At the edge of the platform We were not moved by them. With my own hands When I make love to your memory It's not the same I miss the thunder I miss the rain And the fact that you don't understand Casts a shadow over this land But the sun still shines from behind it. Thanks all the same But I just can't bring myself to answer your letters It's not your fault But your honesty touches me like a fire The Polaroids that hold us together Will surely fade away Like the love that we spoke of forever On St. Swithin's Day.