Holly Up On Poppy

XTC · Nonsuch [1992]

Holly up on Poppy, Canter never stop

She has escaped from the world

Where they bake beautiful girls



Holly up on Poppy, trotting to the top

She talks and banners unfurl

Their secrets crayoned in swirls



Everyday I have to pluck up

Courage to look her in the eyes

The eyes of storms



Anyway I love to watch her

Ride and play the alchemy

That love performed, laughing



Holly up on Poppy, Canter never stop

She has escaped from the world

Where they bake beautiful girls



Holly up on Poppy, trotting to the top

She talks and banners unfurl

Their secrets crayoned in swirls



Everytime I look at my watch

I'm reminded we are poor

In hours per day



Every second, spent with her

Is a bulging wallet overstuffed

With angels pay, laughter



Holly up on Poppy

Holly up on Poppy

Holly up on Poppy