Penny On The Floor
The Clarks · Between Now and Then - Retrospective [2005]
The television's on
Have you found another man to take my place
There's a penny on the floor and I'm wise
I try to see in your eyes
But all I see is a reflection of my face
There's a penny on the floor and you're gone
I'm tryin' to right what's wrong
A stronger man might do it with more grace
There's a penny on the floor and I'm wise
I look up to the skies
I cry and pray and I stare out into space
There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door
Turn around and say good bye
A woman like you comes around just once a life
There's a penny on the floor and I'm strong
I try to carry on,
Realize that no one can take your place
There's a penny on the floor and I'm fine
I know its gonna take some time
Before I look at you without lookin' at my own face
A penny on the floor
I'm tired of the war
A penny on the track
Are you comin' back?
There's a penny on the floor and it stays
As a tribute to the days
That were spent with you
No one can take them away
There's a penny on the floor and it stays
As a tribute to the ways
You filled my soul with courage, hope, and grace
There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door
Turn around and say good bye
A woman like you comes around just once a life
There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door
Turn around and say good bye
A woman like you comes around
And won't bring me down
Penny On The Floor
The Clarks are an English indie rock band known for their melodic sensibilities and enduring presence in the UK music scene. Formed in the late 1980s, the group has cultivated a distinct sound that blends jangly guitars with introspective songwriting. Penny On The Floor appears on their 2005 retrospective collection, Between Now and Then, which serves as a comprehensive overview of their extensive discography. This track exemplifies the band's ability to craft accessible yet emotionally resonant rock music that has sustained their career across decades. While the song is part of a later compilation, it reflects the consistent quality found throughout their body of work, from their early independent releases to their more mature recordings. The Clarks continue to be celebrated for their contribution to the British indie landscape, maintaining a loyal following through steady output and live performances.

