shadow of a star falls
over static-clad TV set
he's playing coy with you, boy -
your new play thing.
he's hanging on to every word
like a button on a loose thread,
like the silk wire sewing up your head,
coming in on ch.9
putting on the headset, baby...
he signed the message:
(on the hour every hour)
pure reflections from the constant-teens
he signed the message:
(on the hour every hour)
your new play thing
(yeah yeah yeah yeah)
he's heavy metal disco,
the elephant at your window,
he's valium and cristal
(new play thing, stay till tomorrow)
but the lights are closing in now,
you'd better lock away your razor blades,
and leave your money out for christian aid
(new play thing, hold on till tomorrow)
cigs on the bedstead, baby...
he signed the message:
(on the hour every hour)
your connection to the unforeseen
he signed the message:
(on the hour every hour)
your new play thing
(yeah yeah yeah yeah)
shadow of a star falls,
signs the message 'XXX',
he's turned you into glue, boy,
and left you stuck in awe
saying - hold on till tomorrow
but i knew he'd get you all along
i knew he'd get you all along
your new play thing
i knew he'd get you all along...
credits
from cavalcade [album],
released November 1, 2012
Written by graham wann, arranged by POST (graham wann, craig forbes, adam florence, chris elkin)
Recorded with emily maclaren and stuart evans at the Green Door studio, Glasgow
The collaborative EP from two Seattle bands is an unexpected delight of dancey guitar rock with an appealingly tossed off vibe. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 3, 2024
