I Don't Want To Leave England
Ocean Colour Scene · Other Songs - Ocean Colour Scene
Now the old days print all the thumbs
The threat bare announcement surround over town
Now we're being sentenced to 99 years
Still I don't want to leave England.
And only place I've hidden my masks
Behind watching gates sprint their houses and cars
The gardeners hands are all covered with scars
Still I don't want to leave England
You can't see that with your plain eyes.
Still I don't want to leave England
I don't want to leave England.
Chorus:
We've been lost in the best days
Coming last in the first place
And it's wasting our time
Now the old lady come live in the shoe
So many children with nothing to do
Except for the poor ones who stand in the cube
Still I don't want to leave England
Build a plan see at your play.
Still I don't want to leave England
I don't want to leave England.
Chorus:
We've been lost in the best days
Coming last in the first place
And it's wasting our time
The threat bare announcement surround over town
Now we're being sentenced to 99 years
Still I don't want to leave England.
And only place I've hidden my masks
Behind watching gates sprint their houses and cars
The gardeners hands are all covered with scars
Still I don't want to leave England
You can't see that with your plain eyes.
Still I don't want to leave England
I don't want to leave England.
Chorus:
We've been lost in the best days
Coming last in the first place
And it's wasting our time
Now the old lady come live in the shoe
So many children with nothing to do
Except for the poor ones who stand in the cube
Still I don't want to leave England
Build a plan see at your play.
Still I don't want to leave England
I don't want to leave England.
Chorus:
We've been lost in the best days
Coming last in the first place
And it's wasting our time
I Don't Want To Leave England
Released by the British shoegaze band Ocean Colour Scene, this track exemplifies the genre's signature blend of ethereal textures and driving rhythms. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the band's characteristic sound, characterized by layered guitars and atmospheric vocals that define the late 1990s indie rock landscape. The recording reflects the group's ability to create immersive sonic environments while maintaining melodic clarity, cementing their status as pioneers of the movement. It remains a definitive representation of their musical identity, showcasing the emotional depth and sonic density that fans and critics alike recognize from their catalog.