When you're down, and you got nothing to do.
And your friends, well they won't talk to you,
And you're girl, she's found a new man.
And he's tall, and you don't understand.
Don't waste your time asking why,
Just walk on by, walk on by.
If you're skint, if the bank's being rude.
Late for rent again, and you want some new shoes.
Put on your best jeans, jump on a train
Get off at the stop, where it starts to rain.
Sometimes the bridge is closed,
You gotta swim over, to get back on the road.
Sometimes a yard can feel like miles.
So walk on by...
If you're weak, if you start to feel old.
Not sure where you wanna be, not sure of your soul.
If the rain, if it pummels you through.
If you're own peace of mind is alone in your room.
Don't waste your time asking why,
Just walk on by, walk on by.
Just walk on by, walk on by.
Just walk on by, walk on by.
Put on your best shirt, and jump on a plane.
Walk down a street, where no-one knows your name.
Unpack your stuff, into the sea.
By up a boat, see what it's like, to be free.
Sometimes the bridge is closed,
You gotta swim over, to get back on the road.
Sometimes a yard can feel like miles.
So walk on by...
credits
from Goldsmoor EP,
released June 20, 2013
Guitars, Bass, Keys, Vocals, Harmonica: Daniel Greenwood
Drums: Jack Tann
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