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Quarter to Three Lyrics by Bishop Allen

Charm School

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[Verse 1]
Whenever light shines down on misery
It can only make things worse
On the day we met she burned so bright
I was lucky it was just a curse
[Verse 2]
Well she was blushing like a wedding day
With her eyes so sharp and black
And her gentle little smile
Was the color of blood
And she's never ever coming back
[Chorus]
Now let me tell you:
I've been up since a quarter to three
And I've been pacing back and forth
Through the hall
I've been thinking 'bout the first time
She took my hand
And I don't understand it at all
[Verse 3]
Whatever hopes I once kept safe and sound
In a locker underneath my bed
Whatever thoughts I once kept to myself
Are drowneded out and dead
[Verse 4]
Because she sounded like a symphony
When she simply said my name
And the long blue days
That once were hers
Are long now just the same
[Chorus]
Now let me tell you:
I've been up since a quarter to three
And I've been pacing back and forth
Through the hall
I've been thinking 'bout the first time
She took my hand
And I don't understand it at all
[Chorus]
I've been up since a quarter to three
And I've been pacing back and forth
Through the hall
I've been thinking 'bout the first time
She took my hand
And I don't understand it at all
[Verse 5]
In the hallway hangs a photograph
On her hand, a diamond ring
She mailed it with a little note
She nailed it to the edge of my wing
[Verse 6]
I have burned out every sympathy
And the house is still and black
But now I've seen my misery
And she's never ever coming back
[Outro]
Now I've seen my misery
And she's never ever coming back
Credits
Bishop Allen

Bishop Allen

About “Quarter to Three” by Bishop Allen

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"Quarter to Three" is credited to Bishop Allen. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Quarter to Three" appears on "Charm School".

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