Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Quartz, artist - Marillion.
Date of issue: 14.05.2001
Song language: English
Quartz |
I can imagine nothing more tedious |
Than trying to have fun with you again |
Maybe it’s just something in my mind |
But I hate feeling like I’m trying all the time |
It’s a kind of lie |
When we pretend that we’re still friends |
I’m sure you’re not exactly short of people to |
Hang out and laugh at your jokes |
Tell you you look great |
You wouldn’t want me around |
Making it all feel «forced » |
. |
And «put down» |
And every time I smile to wonder if I’m laughin' at you |
And with every little grin you don’t want to be wonderin' |
Just exactly what it is I’m taking pleasure in |
Although I always said |
We were basically the same and all one |
All one |
It’s so easy to persuade myself |
I’m clockwork and you’re quartz |
I guess that irony |
Will surely be |
The death of me |
And every time I smile d’you wonder if I’m laughin' at you? |
And with every little grin you don’t want to be wonderin'. |
Although I always said |
We were basically the same and all one |
All one |
It’s so easy to persuade myself |
I’m clockwork and you’re quartz |
You’re only happy when you’re oiled and jewelled |
You’re only happy when you wind me up and I know |
You’re so reliable it isn’t true |
And it’s so easy for me to break down |
If I could jump a ride between the skin and silicon then |
We could join hands and understand. |
Hallelujah! |
But I listen |
To the ticking |
I guess we’re worlds apart… |
It’s so hard |
So hard |
I know there’s no going back |
And you know there’s no going back |
You’re only happy when you’re oiled and jewelled |
You’re only happy when you’re oiled and jewelled |
You’re never happy |
I need maintenance |
I need patience |
I’m not foolproof |
I’m not waterproof |
I’m not shockproof |
Bombproof |
Bulletproof |
Fireproof |
Leakproof |
Childproof |
Stainproof |
Pressureproof |
I know I told myself |
We’re all basically the same and all one all one |
Y’know sometimes I just can’t help myself |
I’m clockwork and you’re quartz |
I’m clockwork and you’re quartz |
I know I never get the balance right |
And turn up half an hour late night after night |
And being totally dependable is so very commendable |
Although you’re never wrong |
One of these days. |
You’re just gonna stop |