I wish I could fold up and fit in an envelope,
And post myself to wherever you are,
You'd open it up with a frown and fear of debt collectors words,
But I'd pop out and smile.
And you'd laugh and say "Oh, what a nice surprise",
And there'd be no more goodbyes.
When my day is stale I'll do my best to brighten up the skies,
The watch the moon reflect off your blue eyes,
I'd say "Don't drown yourself over a sore heart nor battle with the waves there are many who have died at sea".
And you'd look up and say "My God you are right",
And there'd be no more goodbyes.
I've got my bicycle let's just make a clean escape,
Let's pedal as fast as we can,
By this time tomorrow we could be far far away,
Let's never look back again.
And we'd dance by the light of the moon,
We'd dance by the light of the moon.
You'd look at me and say "what a perfect night",
And there'd be no more goodbyes.
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021