Hope Road - Anne Clark.mp3

[00:00.00] 作曲 : Anne Clark/David Harrow
[00:19.86]So these are circumstances
[01:03.42]Leading to my sorry tale
[01:05.64]I was in a town I didn't know
[01:07.62]I'd arrived there by rail
[01:09.66]It all began a week before-
[01:11.64]The joys of Saturday night-
[01:13.71]An invite to a party
[01:15.72]Or watching The Price Is Right
[01:18.00]Opting for a soiree
[01:19.68]For the first time in a year
[01:21.69]Mixed badly with the revellers
[01:23.52]Mixed Bacardi, wine and beer
[01:25.74]The room moved back and forwards
[01:27.81]The dancers did the same
[01:29.79]Found refuge in a corner
[01:31.80]That's when he asked my name
[01:41.91]Well this is very nice, I thought
[01:48.00]Smiling through the haze
[01:49.92]As we talked of Auguste Rodin
[01:51.69]Through to Harold Pinter's plays
[01:53.94]Said he played piano
[01:56.01]Said his name was Steve
[01:58.02]And in that situation
[01:59.94]Why shouldn't I believe
[02:02.04]That he really lived so far away
[02:04.08]Had to make a move for home
[02:06.06]Scribbled down his address
[02:07.98]Said he didn't have a phone
[02:09.99]Would I like to come to dinner
[02:12.15]On Friday of next week
[02:14.10]To this i said I'd love to
[02:16.17]As he kissed me on the cheek
[02:30.24]That night I felt so happy
[02:32.25]Excited through and through
[02:34.14]See! The company of strangers
[02:36.21]Doesn't always leave you blue
[02:38.25]Stumbled home contented
[02:40.29]Like a cat that got the cream
[02:42.36]Wake up a little weary
[02:44.22]But I knew it was no dream
[02:46.38]The next few days were anxious
[02:48.39]What could I find to wear?
[02:50.34]What happens if I arrive
[02:52.41]And there is no Hope Road there?
[02:54.42]My friend said don't be silly
[02:56.43]No one does things like that
[02:58.44]Now will you get a move on
[03:00.27]And take off that stupid hat!
[03:14.55]Made sure I set out early
[03:16.50]Made sure I caught the train
[03:18.54]Got out at the right station
[03:20.58]Then of course came down the rain
[03:22.59]Followed the directions
[03:24.63]Excactly as he said
[03:26.58]Asked people if they knew Hope Road
[03:28.68]But they just walked on ahead
[03:30.66]I turned left at the junction
[03:32.43]Took the fork off to the right
[03:34.56]Straight over at the crossroads
[03:36.66]Then down to the traffic lights
[03:38.70]Must have walked those streets for hours
[03:40.74]In the dark and in the cold
[03:42.72]Before I really could accept
[03:44.76]There was no place called Hope Road
[03:58.77]So here I am alone again
[04:01.14]Indoors by myself
[04:02.91]The TV, plants, books and I
[04:04.98]All neatly on the shelf
[04:06.90]Next time I'll be more cautious
[04:08.88]Next time I won't be fooled
[04:10.89]It's another of those basic things
[04:12.99]You're never taught at school
[04:15.21]Let this be a warning
[04:16.95]As you wander through the world
[04:19.02]It makes no difference who you are
[04:21.03]Be you boy or be you girl
[04:23.01]Be very, very careful
[04:25.02]When people seem so nice
[04:27.00]It's not now that it's expensive
[04:29.10]Later on you pay the price
[04:33.12]There's no Hope Road