Common Starlight [Verse 1] Met you down at Kirkgate in the pouring rain Neon running down the glass like colour down a drain You said, “The world gets smaller.” I said, “Let it shrink.” You pulled me underneath the awning for a drink Terry’s got a new haircut, says he’s turning things around One more demo in the post, then he’s leaving town I’m still in the same flat with the same old view But I leave the curtains open when I’m there with you [Pre-Chorus] Your hand inside my sleeve Nowhere else we need to be [Chorus] We’re living in the common starlight Cheap neon on a Friday night Nothing in our pockets, but we’re alright You and me in the common starlight Let the last bus roll on by We’ve got enough to light the walk tonight You and me in the common starlight [Verse 2] Corner shop radio, a chorus we both know You get the words all wrong; I join in walking home Cheap perfume and lager, your lipstick on my cup Two coins on the counter, just enough to make it up Mrs D at the bus stop says we dream too much You say, “Dreaming’s free,” and give my arm a nudge You’ve circled little houses in a paper going spare I laugh about the prices, but I picture us in there [Pre-Chorus 2] We take the long way round Past the shutters coming down [Chorus] We’re living in the common starlight Cheap neon on a Friday night Nothing in our pockets, but we’re alright You and me in the common starlight Let the last bus roll on by We’ve got enough to light the walk tonight You and me in the common starlight [Bridge] Come Monday, there’ll be rent to find And all the things we’ve pushed aside But leave your coat behind my door Your cup can stay beside the sink I used to wish these nights would last Now I want the morning after that [Final Chorus — Bigger] We’re living in the common starlight Cheap neon on a Friday night Nothing in our pockets, but we’re alright You and me in the common starlight Let the last bus roll on by We’ve got enough to light the walk tonight And when the morning opens up its blinds I want you here in the ordinary light You and me in the common starlight [Outro] Same old flat, same old view I leave the curtains open for you
