i'll forget myself if the city will forgive me

Forget Myself by Elbow



they’re pacing piccadilly in packs again
and moaning for the mercy of a never come rain



the sun's had enough and the simmering sky
has the heave and the hue of a woman on fire



shop shutters rattle down and i’m cutting the crowd
all scented and descending from the satellite towns



the neon is graffiti singing make a new start
so i look for a plot where i can bury my broken heart



no i know i won't forget you but i’ll forget myself if the city will forgive me



do you move through the room with a glass in your hand



thinking too hard about the way you stand



are you watching them pair off and drinking them long



are you falling in love every second song



no i know i won't forget you but i’ll forget myself and the city will forgive me

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