Released: January 18, 1993

Songwriter: Tony Banks Phil Collins Peter Gabriel Steve Hackett Mike Rutherford

Producer: James Cassidy

It's one o'clock and time for lunch
Dum-dee-dum-dee-dum-dum
When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench
I can always hear them talk

There's always been Ethel
"Jacob, wake up, you've got to tidy your room now"
And then Mister Lewis
"Isn't it time that he was out on his own?
Over the garden wall, two little lovebirds, cuckoo to you
Keep them moving blades sharp

I know what I like and I like what I know
Getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show

Sunday night, Mister Farmer called, said
"Listen, son, you're wasting your time, there's a future for you
In the fire escape trade, come up to town
But I remembered a voice from the past
"Gambling only pays when you're winning
I had to thank old Miss Mort for schooling a failure
Keep them mowing blades sharp

I know what I like and I like what I know
Getting better in your wardrobe, stepping one beyond your show

When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench
I can always hear them talk
Me, I'm just a lawnmower, you can tell me by the way I walk

Fish

Derek William Dick (born 25 April 1958), better known by his stage name Fish, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and occasional actor. He achieved prominence as the lead singer and lyricist of the neo-progressive rock band Marillion from 1981 until 1988. In his solo career, Fish has explored contemporary pop and traditional folk.

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