Sometimes (Lester Piggott)

James · Fresh As A Daisy: The Singles [2007]

There's a storm outside

And the gap between crack and thunder, crack and thunder

Is closing in, is closing in



The rain floods gutters and makes a great sound on concrete

On a flat roof, there's a boy leaning against a wall of rain

Aerial held high, calling "come on thunder, come on thunder"



Sometimes when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul

Sometimes when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul



It's a monsoon and the rain lifts lids off cars

Spinning busses like toys, stripping them to chrome

Across the bay, the waves are turning into something else

Picking up fishing boats and spewing them on the shore



The boy's hit, lit up against the sky like a sign, like a neon sign

Then he crumples, drops into the gutter, cut string, legs twitching

The flood swells his clothes and delivers him on, delivers him on



Sometimes when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul

Sometimes when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul



There's four new colours in the rainbow, an old man's taking Polaroids

But all he captures is endless rain, endless rain, endless rain

He says listen, takes my head, puts my ear to his

And I swear I can hear the sea



(Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul)

I can feed your soul

(Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul)

I can touch your soul

(Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul)

I can feel your soul

(Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul) (x7)

Sometimes (Lester Piggott)

James, the British rock band fronted by Tim Booth, delivered a distinctive blend of alternative rock and soulful melodies throughout their career. This track, titled 'Sometimes (Lester Piggott),' appears on their 2007 compilation, Fresh As A Daisy: The Singles. The song reflects the group's signature style, characterized by intricate guitar work and emotive vocals that often explore personal narratives. While the band is perhaps best known for hits like 'Lay The Law Down' and 'Maria,' this recording stands as a testament to their consistent output across decades. The title references the legendary jockey Lester Piggott, hinting at the band's tendency to weave cultural references into their songwriting. As part of their extensive discography, the track offers listeners a glimpse into the band's evolving sound during the mid-2000s, maintaining the high production values and melodic sensibilities that defined their earlier work.