Grass
XTC · Coat Of Many Cupboards [2002]
Laying on the grassMy heart it flares like fireThe
way you slap my faceJust fills me with desireYou play
hard to get'Cause you're teacher's petBut when the
boats have goneWe'll take a tumble,
excuse for a fumbleShocked me too,
the things we used to do on grassIf you fancyWe can
buy an ice-cream coneYour mate has goneShe didn't want
to be aloneI will pounce on youJust us and the cuckoosYou
are helpless nowOver and over we flatten the cloverShocked
me too, the things we used to do on grassIt would shock
you too, the things we used to do on grassGrass,
on grassThings we did on grass
way you slap my faceJust fills me with desireYou play
hard to get'Cause you're teacher's petBut when the
boats have goneWe'll take a tumble,
excuse for a fumbleShocked me too,
the things we used to do on grassIf you fancyWe can
buy an ice-cream coneYour mate has goneShe didn't want
to be aloneI will pounce on youJust us and the cuckoosYou
are helpless nowOver and over we flatten the cloverShocked
me too, the things we used to do on grassIt would shock
you too, the things we used to do on grassGrass,
on grassThings we did on grass
Grass - XTC
Released on the 2002 reissue of Coat Of Many Cupboards, 'Grass' stands as a defining track in the post-punk and new wave canon. Led by Andy Partridge's distinctive vocals and guitar work, the song captures the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and lyrical introspection. While the original 1980 recording was a staple of their live sets and studio output, this reissue highlights its enduring relevance. The track exemplifies XTC's ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that balance emotional vulnerability with a driving rhythmic pulse, cementing their legacy as pioneers of the genre who seamlessly transitioned from punk energy to more polished, art-rock sensibilities.