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Artist/Band: Robyn Hitchcock
Lyrics for Song: When I Was Dead
Lyrics for Album: Respect [1993]



When I was dead I wore a strong perfume

When I was dead I never left the room

And I saw the apples hanging, like moments in the orchard

But falling into action, the moment soon is over -- no returns



When I was dead I wasn't interested in sex

I didn't even care what happened next

I was free as a penny whistle, and silent as the glove

I wasn't me to speak of, just a thousand ancient feelings

That vanished into nothing -- into love



When I was dead somebody took my hand (When I was dead)

I couldn't see his face I took his hand (I couldn't see...)

And the Devil asked me to supper -- he said

"Careful with the spoons!"

And God said "Oh, ignore him! I've got all your albums."

I said "Yes, but who's got all the tunes?"



When I was dead

When I was dead

When I was dead

When I was dead


Album Lyrics: Respect [1993]


Robyn Hitchcock
"Respect [1993]"


1. The Moon Inside
2. When I Was Dead
3. The Wreck of the Arthur Lee
4. Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom
5. Then You're Dust