Beautiful South Last Waltz Lyrics

Last Waltz Lyrics

Don't feel bad if you wake up feeling suddenly old

More than realisation that you've let yourself be covered by mould

Age is not something you wrap up if you're feeling the cold

It's a laugh ten times harder at a joke eleven times told



Down to the churchyard, check out the vaults

Dig up the coffins, unscrew the bolts

No better reminder, no strong enough salts

To show this pitiful few that we've missed the last waltz

That we've missed the last waltz



Don't feel bad if you're feeling past you sell-by date

Like the roller coaster ride slowed down to a serious debate

Oh, the whether you tell them, you're ready or whether you wait

Does someone place a hand on your shoulder

And point the way to the gate



Down to the churchyard, check out the vaults

Dig up the coffins, unscrew the bolts

No better reminder, no strong enough salts

To show this pitiful few that we've missed the last waltz

That we've missed the last waltz



You don't count the birthdays 'til your out on your own

They come thicker and faster and too damn late to postpone

And wisdom's the last thing the scientists willing to clone

Science advances, maturity dances alone

Science advances, maturity dances alone