The Wedding Present - I'm From Further North Than You

1. I'm From Further North Than You

And then you said "No, I’m not from the south,
I am from further north than you!"
With that you kissed me full on the mouth
And that was when I knew
you were either drunk or you wanted me
And, you know, either way I wasn’t going to disagree
But how did one crazy night turn into six weeks
How can we be going out if neither of us speaks
I think we’re the same in many ways
And I admit we had some memorable days
But just not very many
I just think we both need more,
and we can’t ignore how unhappy we were
I’d been abandoned by her and you needed a friend
All right the night we walked into the sea I guess that was okay
And when we bought that weird pornography
yeah that was a good day
The first time I saw your red bikini I just couldn’t help but stare
And when we counted planets in the sky
I was just happy you were there

We dangled feet into a stream
Your smile was sweet, we ate ice-cream
And we didn’t have a fear

Made some vows like lovers do
Then came the rows and I blamed you
You said I’ll always be here

You can’t help but remind me
Of days that I left behind me
And then, can’t do it again

I’m not seeing anyone as such
You’ll agree, yes I thought as much
We both need some romance

Let’s just relax, take it a day at a time
There are no going back’s but if you bear that in mind
I’m sure we’ve got a chance

The danger with an old flame is
That it’s never gonna have the same fizz
Oh but I, I want to try

She moves and speaks with so much grace and poise
It’s as if she’s on stage
She flirts like crazy and really enjoys it
Should never ask her age

She always carries her iBook but she
Never seems to work
Things aren’t always that clear cut, she
Tells you when to smirk

Now you want her even though
She’s obviously not your style
Everybody wants to know
The girl with the curious smile

When she invites you to stay
That’s your signal to go
You don’t wanna hear what I say
But believe me, I know

Now you want her even though
She’s obviously not your style
Everybody wants to know
The girl with the curious smile

Why are nickels bigger than dimes, I can’t stop pondering
I’ve begun this letter a thousand times, my mind keeps wandering
I should say it was great to see you
I’m so glad you had a wonderful time
You made home seem very near but darling I
Don’t think you should come back here and okay here’s why

It’s not your fault, you just remind me
Of the like I’m trying to forget
Until I pit it all behind
I’m asking, no I’m pleading will you let
Me go somewhere I’ve not been
I bet you know exactly what I mean
Because you said yourself it’s like we’re walking off on two completely different paths