Happy New Year - Camera Obscura

Did the ironing in a cowboy hat

Felt as fresh as the paint in this new flat

I will never tell you what to do

Have ambition simply to see things through

Did you know I could be a lot of fun

I’m aware that friendship can die young

As the glow from the street light bled

Down the Langlands Road we set off the best of friends

I know where I stand (I know just where I stand)

I don’t need you to hold my hand

Well, I’m trying to get along with you

And I ask myself what are we gonna do?

I’m coming round to take a stand

Going to put us together with glue or an elastic band

I know where I stand (I know just where I stand)

I don’t need you to hold my hand

Well, I’m softer than my face would suggest

At times like these I’m at my lowest ebb

And now I can’t confide in you

If I cry to set the mood oh please could you cry too?

Happy New Year, you are my only vice

What if we compromise?

I am open

Happy New Year, you are my only vice

(Do you have to wear a frown like that?

You could have hit me with a baseball bat)

What if we compromise?

I am open

(Do you have to wear a frown like that?

You could have hit me with a baseball bat)

Do you want to?

(Yes I do) Do you have to?

(Yes I do)

Do you want to?

(So do you) Do you have to?