Manchester Girl
Eels
INTRO: She hides in the library reading Henry Miller books Till they flash the lights it’s time to go When she was a little kid She said "Dad I don’t know why I feel so pennyless inside" She’s on the promenade She’s looking for a dress She’s locked outside a world Just a Manchester girl Oooh I’ll meet you there By the old news stand Oooh I’ll meet you there tonight BREAK: Shoot out at the neighbours’ house She pulls the covers on her head She counts the shots as they go by And Pandora’s litter box Well it’s getting mighty high That cat’s gonna keep her up at night Another scary dream Another cigarette She’s locked outside a world Just a Manchester girl Oooh I’ll meet you there By the old news stand Oooh I’ll meet you there tonight OUTRO: