I Used to Love You
Robyn Hitchcock · A Star for Bram [2000]
I used to love you, though you were in decline
But then I left you to be with someone else
Oh I left you to be with myself
I used to love you, 'cause you were where it's at
I used to love you, and I would be your cat
I wore your hairstyle, I tried to look like you
But then I left you, because I'd learned from you
I'm going to Cambridge, I'll take that narrow train
I'm going to Cambridge, then I'll come down again
The police station is still on Parker's Piece
It hasn't shifted, nor have the police
They do their job, and I do mine
I used to love you, I loved your liquid voice
I used to love you, because I had no choice
But now you're crazy, and I myself am straight
And every child must avoid its parent's fate
I Used to Love You
Robyn Hitchcock's 'I Used to Love You' appears on the 2000 album A Star for Bram, a record that captures his signature blend of psychedelic pop and introspective lyricism. Throughout his extensive discography, Hitchcock has maintained a distinct voice characterized by witty observations and surreal imagery. This track fits within a period where he continued to explore themes of memory and relationships with his characteristic melodic precision. The song stands as a testament to his enduring ability to craft emotionally resonant indie rock that balances whimsy with melancholy. As part of his broader body of work, it reflects the consistent artistic vision that has defined his career across decades of recording.