I Drew a Lemon - Terry Hall

I drew a lemon

I thought we’d last forever

But you drew the curtains

And pulled yourself together

Me I was certain

We’d wed and save our pennies

You went for a burton

Said «sod the consequences»

A couple of friends called by

And asked me to go out

Well maybe on Friday night

I’ll iron a shirt

Choose a tie

And drink until that well is dry

But

I drew a lemon

Those girls just laughed and wafted by

I sat there waiting

Waiting for snow in mid-July

They threw a party

But all three guests were boring

I turned on the TV

To drown the sound of snoring

A couple of cops drop by

'cos Mr Singh complained

The level of my Hi-Fi

Is driving him to drink, I think

I’ll turn it down 'til you turn up again

A couple of years roll by

And me I’m doing fine

I work for the FBI

They promised me a Christmas bonus

Just think

One day this will all be mine

But I drew a lemon

I punched that gift horse in the mouth

I won’t get to heaven

If heaven’s North then I’ll choose South

A couple of friends crawl by

And beg me to go out

Well maybe the time is right

To iron that shirt

Choose a tie

Watch you and your friends

Go sailing by