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Quicksand Lyrics by Paul Heaton

The Mighty Several

2024

[Verse 1]
It nails you right down to your seat
The very opposite of wild and free
If you've never been swept off your feet (Yes, this place)
This place is like quicksand
Ever felt like you're goin' somewhere
Strange glue's got you fixed to the chair
Like a tiger cub stuck in a snare
This place is like quicksand

[Pre-Chorus]
Birmingham's Venice, Glasgow's Detroit
Bridlington's Prague by the Sea
Sun's high in sky on English Riviera
The whole world is drinkin' with me

[Chorus]
Between the jukebox and ladies loos
A crazy path nobody would choose
We're on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise
This place is like quicksand

[Verse 2]
Sure, I've been this place before
Keep peepin' in the same old door
Keep stickin' to the same old floor
This place is like quicksand
I'm sat next to the very same bloke
Who's tellin' me the very same joke
Barman has to give me a poke
This place is like quicksand

[Pre-Chorus]
Coventry's Paris, Bristol's Madrid
Southend's our own St Tropez
I've been to every one but only in spirit
And we're drinkin' our way there today

[Chorus]
Between the jukebox and ladies loos
A crazy path nobody would choose
We're on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise
This place is like quicksand

[Bridge]
We're Laurence Foxs, We're Right Said Freds
Devoid of soul, but high on meds
Buy your shoes from Benson's for Beds
This place is like quicksand
We're fuckwits, we're idiots
But, God, we're strong
Our feet are stuck, but our reach is long
We're trapped and scared, but we're singin' this song
This place is like quicksand

[Chorus]
Between the jukebox and ladies loos
A crazy path nobody would choose
We're on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise
This place is like quicksand

About “Quicksand” by Paul Heaton

Read the complete lyrics to "Quicksand" by Paul Heaton from the album "The Mighty Several" in 2024. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, UK Pop, UK.

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"Quicksand" appears on "The Mighty Several" in 2024.

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