Lyrics
They're digging holes in Haughgate Street, I'll take the long way round
There is construction work happening on Haughgate Street, and the singer chooses a longer route.
I'm heading down to Billie's house on the other side of town
The singer is on their way to Billie's residence, located on the opposite side of town.
Billie's built a rocket ship, she's taking off for Mars
Billie has constructed a rocket ship and plans to embark on a journey to Mars.
Stop off for some breakfast there, then head out to the stars
The singer intends to stop for breakfast on Mars before venturing further into space.
There's a busker down on Durie Street, he ain't no Guitar George
A street musician on Durie Street isn't highly skilled but is playing rock'n'roll with minimal chords.
He's banging out some rock'n'roll and only knows two chords
The musician is limited to knowing only two chords on the guitar.
But I can't help but sing along, the kid, he got some style
Despite the musician's limitations, the singer enjoys the performance and plans to stay and listen.
Think I'll hang on Durie Street and listen for a while
The singer decides to linger on Durie Street to enjoy the music for a while longer.
Happy birthday Billie McGhee
The singer wishes Billie a happy birthday.
The birds are singing in the trees
Nature seems lively and celebratory with birds singing and children dancing.
The kids are dancing in the street
The atmosphere is joyous with children expressing happiness by dancing in the street.
And it's the end of the world for you and me
Despite the celebrations, there's a sense of finality or an ending for both the singer and Billie.
There's panic in the car park now, it's supermarket wars
There's chaos and turmoil in the supermarket parking lot, signifying conflict or struggle.
Someone's taking hostages in aisle number four
Someone is causing a disturbance, possibly holding hostages in aisle four of the supermarket.
And Mrs. Carter's losing it, man she can hardly breathe
Mrs. Carter is distressed, possibly due to Mr. Carter's impending arrival and the lack of food at home.
Cause Mr. Carter's home at six and there's nothing in for tea
There's concern because there's nothing available at home for dinner when Mr. Carter returns.
There's could'a'beens and beauty queens, wannabees and fakes
Various individuals, including those who could have been successful and others pretending to be something they're not, exist.
I said it then and I'll say it now, what difference does it make
The singer questions the significance or impact of these different personas.
Billie says it's all a dream, I know just what she meant
Billie believes that everything is a dream, and the singer understands and agrees with her perspective.
Cause she's the only one around that's making any sense
Billie, in the singer's eyes, is the only person making sense in a nonsensical world.
Happy birthday Billie McGhee
The singer reiterates birthday wishes for Billie.
The birds are singing in the trees
Similar to line 12, a scene of nature being alive and celebratory with birds singing in trees.
The kids are dancing in the street
Reiteration of the joyous atmosphere with children dancing in the street.
And it's the end of the world for you and me
A repetition of the sense of finality or an ending, echoing line 14.
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