The Wildlife Of The Tranquil Vale

Viewing transparencies as they go down
drowning in the suburbs of a lifetime
squeamish in the milk of a thousand dreams
laughing at their naivety

The title came from a calendar of engravings showing the wildlife of the tranquil vale. BN

This is my favourite track on the tape. It's very characteristic. The words are very good. The boyishness of the voice makes it affecting and musically it holds together well, with our Bontempi organ working well with the voice. GG

For release on Enormous Savages.

The wildlife of the tranquil

Viewing transparencies as they go down
drowning in the suburbs of a lifetime
squeamish in the milk of a thousand dreams
laughing at their naivety

The wildlife of the tranquil vale
sidling up to the bank manager's daughter
drowning in the world in a garage dream
sugared and cloying, sweetened and pampered
plotting in their wake, who's speaking?

The wildlife of the tranquil vale
slowing down to the speed of their ancestors
scheming through the lying laughter
worshipping idols set by their servants

Lord help me, lord help me