From the recording Oliver's Travels
Recorded at RMS Studios, Clifton Rd, SE25 in 2010 during Eternal Cafe album sessions
Mastered at Wolf Studios, Brixton Water Ln, SW2
Lyrics
Eight o’clock on the outside
Waiting for you
Trousers locked in that most familiar pose
He mustn’t let go now
Morning noise at the races
Run, run along
Finger poised on the trigger
Ready steady go
Vivid animation spreads across a childish face
Eager expectation stares into space
Oliver’s watching, ever aware
Knowing I see him there
Board the bus or the train for
Getting you there
In the rush, lose your head you trample kids
And batter old ladies
At your job, push your papers round round and round
Steal and rob
Use your wasteful life in wasting others
Oliver’s watching, ever aware
Knowing I see him there
Look through my pinhole, see what I see
Thinking it could be me
Furtive look round the table
Biting his nails
Every nook is examined, Ollie smiles
And carries on painting
In a while, going home time
Hip, hip, hooray
Single file, please take care and see you all tomorrow
Back among the rumble, vicious brollies in the rain
Standing meek and humble against the grain
Oliver’s watching, ever aware
Knowing I see him there
Look through my pinhole, see what I see
Thinking it could be me
Words and music by Andy Christodoulou