Colin from Deciduous Eccentric by Stephen Hero

Colin

Colin cuts his hair short
Brushes out his wig
Slips his arms into the dress
Smears red on his lips

I'm home in this baby doll
Pink champagne on ice
I'm home in silk and pearls
Such a paradise

Colin saves the buttons
Of every soldier he's kissed
Colin calls it a museum
It's my museum of bliss

Colin straps are hurting
Stockings on the floor
Put the girl in white tonight
Tomorrow boy once more
Shoot your arrow up in the sky
Watch it dazzle
Watch it fly
Shoot your arrow high in the sky

Colin sings for strangers
Makes them feel relaxed
Soldier Colin, sailor Colin
Banjee Colin, fag

Can't you see I've learnt to fly, prettiness inside
Can't you see I've learnt to fly, I'm a butterfly inside

Colin's drinking too much gin
Falls across the floor
Colin's tired, but can't stop trying
Smiling, waving, smiling, crying
Shoots his arrow up in the sky
Watch it dazzle, watch it fly
Shoots his arrow high in the sky
Will it fizzle out and die?

• Alternative
• Indie
• Pop
• Rock
• Shoegaze
• Manchester