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Oxford Girls

from Unsung by Late Arrivals Club

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A song about Roger Bannister.

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Oh Roger, you never
were much of a looker
and the Oxford girls never talk to you,
they think that you're skinny
and your hair could be thinning,
oh Roger, you don't have a clue.

At school you were teased
and down on your knees,
you'd beg them to leave you alone,
and the rest of the day,
you'd just hide away
until it was time to run home.

But Roger, don't cry,
there's a spark in your eye
and I know that one day you'll be fine,
just tighten your shoes
and clear your mind,
and I'll see you in four minutes time.

Oh Roger, you never
were much of a dreamer
and your interests are timid and few,
you don't think like a writer,
you don't look like a fighter,
oh Roger, what will you do?

But Roger, don't cry,
there's a spark in your eye
and I know that one day you'll be fine,
just tighten your shoes
and clear your mind,
and I'll see you in four minutes time.

Run, run away.
This time, time,
it's ok,
and Roger, you'll get there someday.

Oh Roger, you never
were much of a looker
and the Oxford girls never talk to you,
but just count to four
and Roger, they'll be yours,
and so will the world, Roger, soon.

credits

from Unsung, track released March 6, 2011
Nick Herrmann - lead vocals, acoustic guitar.
Mike Garrett - backing vocals, harmonica.

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Late Arrivals Club UK

While jumping between studying poetry and philosophy at UEA, Nick Herrmann realised that he didn't have to choose between them - he could unite them in the form of songwriting, and pursue that instead. Combined with his love of alt-country, and his fascination with American folklore, the result is a very English take on americana, thick with symbolism, existentialism and stories about outlaws. ... more

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