Now when the sun goes down and moonlight starts
That’s when the amateurs begin breaking hearts
They come in one-by-one and two-by-two
They look like friends of ours, they look like me and you
Could it be the way she smiles?
Could it be the lazy, half-hearted style?
Amateur lovers hurting each other
At the amateur hour
Try a little harder
Try a little harder
So in the dead of night, teardrops fall
It seems the one you love did forget to call
You say you get things done when you’re home alone
And so you sent her out into the danger zone
Moving at the speed of light
Something so wonderful ends over night
Amateur lovers hurting each other
At the amateur hour
Try a little harder
Try a little harder
Now when the sun goes down and moonlight starts
That’s when the amateurs begin breaking hearts
They come in one-by-one and two-by-two
They want to fall in love but they don’t know what to do
They’re just…
XTC had their moment in time...this recording extends it...Full of small, tight , quirky songs it juz rolls along. Recommended but maybe only for XTC fans.. cwhitney
Sophie Negrini's longrunning Janelane project reaches new heights of dreamy power pop perfection on an upcoming full-length. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 19, 2024