Leafhound

Saint Etienne · So Tough (2009 reissue of 1993 album) [2009]

[intro sample:]

I wish they wouldn't laugh.



I've been driving for some time / and the towns look the same. /

This town feels very different, / as though I've been here before. /

This looks like the old school-yard where we both used to play. /

And the kids in that building, / they look just like our friends. /



Something about / this place / makes me lose a grip on time and space. /

I haven't seen you for years, / but I feel you could be here right now. /

And I know it's strange, / yes I know it's strange,

/ that you could be here with me now. /



Days spent staring at highways, / strange effects on the brain. /

I can tell I'm not dreaming, / I know I'm wide awake! /

I'm sure I saw the theatre / that burnt down in '83 - /

And I followed the harley / that had your number-plate. /



Something about this place / makes me lose a grip on time and space. /

I haven't seen you for years, / but I feel you could be here right now. /

And I know it's strange, / yes I know it's strange,

/ that you could be here with me now. /



[whispers:] there's something about this place...