England 2 Colombia 0

Kirsty MacColl · Other Songs - Kirsty MacColl

Oh you shouldn't have kissed me and got me so excited

And when you asked me out I really was delighted

So we went to a pub in Belsize Park

And we cheered on England as the sky grew dark

Oh you shouldn't have kissed me cause you started a fire

But then I found out that you're a serial liar



You lied about your status

You lied about your life

You never mentioned your three children

And the fact you have a wife

Now it's England 2 Colombia 0

And I know just how those Colombians feel



If you hadn't passed out while I was talking to your friend

It could have really ended badly cause you very nearly had me

If he hadn't taken pity on my heart full of desire

I might never have found out you're a serial liar



You lied about your status

You lied about your life

You forgot you have three children

You forgot you have a wife

Now it's England 2 Colombia 0

And I know just how those Colombians feel



It is not in my nature to ever pick the winning team

Sometimes I think I'm happy then I remember it's a dream

Now it isn't in my nature to ever pick a winner

I always pick a bastard who would have me for his dinner*



I can never possess the object of my desire

Cause he's bound to turn out to be a serial liar

OK I didn't mention my kids, I thought I'd wait a bit

But I am free and single and he's a lying git



Cause he lied about his status

He lied about his life

He forgot he had three children

He forgot he had a wife

And it's England 2 Colombia 0

I know just how those Colombians feel



So I got into a taxi and sobbed all the way home

Called my friend up in Sao Paulo and cried down the phone

I played some tragic music and I lay down to die

But later I woke and I hadn't stopped crying



You should never have kissed me, you tasted of deceit

Your perfume was Adultery but I'm not a piece of meat

So I'll be the one that you couldn't acquire

I found out in time you're a serial liar



You lied about your status

You lied about your life

And I pity your three children

And I pity your poor wife

Now you can go to Hell

I'm going to Brazil

Still it's England 2 Colombia 0

England 2 Colombia 0

Recorded by the British folk singer Kirsty MacColl, this track stands as a poignant example of her ability to blend traditional English folk melodies with a distinctively modern, slightly melancholic sensibility. The song reflects MacColl's deep engagement with her cultural heritage, often exploring themes of displacement and the passage of time within a narrative framework that feels both intimate and universal. While she is perhaps best known internationally for her cover of 'Wild World,' her original compositions like this one demonstrate a sophisticated command of storytelling and lyrical imagery that resonates with listeners seeking authentic, roots-oriented music. The recording captures the raw emotional texture characteristic of her solo work, offering a glimpse into the personal and political consciousness that often permeates her discography.