Lyric Abdication!

It s only too clear
And I know you hate to state the obvious
But the houses round here
Hold jumble sales and joblessness

I always thought autumn was my favourite time of the year
But I guess I d forgotten
How cold it can get when the sun disappears

You sounded so sure
That I d come to your side when you came to your senses
But we stood at the door
And fought til your neighbours had come to their fences

You called me a bad weather friend
And I think that I know what you meant
But your letters are all heaven sent
The others I get are all from the government

It s all part and parcel
Of having next to nothing to do
But if I was the king of the castle
I d throw away the throne for you