Fortis Green
Nostalgic Echoes: Fortis Green's Timeless Memories
Lyrics
Mum would shout and scream when dad would come home drunk
Mum expressing frustration when dad comes home drunk.
When she asked him where he'd been, he'd say "Up the Clissold Arms"
Dad's response to Mum's inquiry about his whereabouts, mentioning the Clissold Arms.
Chatting up some huzzy, but he didn't mean no harm
Explaining Dad's harmless intentions while chatting with someone.
Sunday morning drives, just to get away
Recounting pleasant Sunday drives to places like Ramsgate or Southend.
Ramsgate or Southend, it would always be a laugh
Highlighting the enjoyable and carefree nature of those outings.
Paddling by the sea, trousers rolled up to the knees
Describing the imagery of paddling by the sea with rolled-up trousers.
Walking by the sea, full of dreams, eating ice cream
Portraying a dreamy scene of walking by the sea, full of aspirations and enjoying ice cream.
Grandma's burnt her cheeks getting brown, turn her over
Referring to Grandma sunbathing and the playful remark to turn her over.
Fortis Green, memories of days when I was young
Evoicing memories of Fortis Green during youthful days.
It can only be a memory. A time that now has gone
Reflecting on the past as a memory, acknowledging its irretrievable nature.
There's Uncle Frank tellin' stories from the war
Uncle Frank sharing war stories, scaring children, despite their familiarity with the tales.
Frightening all the kids, yet we'd heard it all before
Describing the backdrop of wartime with bombs dropping, and underground parties.
While the bombs were droppin' round, there were parties underground
Depicting Aunt Lil at the gin, while Mum sings songs from the 40s.
Aunt Lil's at the gin, while Mum's singing songs
Mentioning the disappearance of old characters and expressing nostalgia.
From the 40's when variety, Max Miller was going strong
Expressing a wish for things to be like the old days.
All the characters are gone, oh, what a blooming shame
Recalling childhood moments, including toasting bread in the fireplace on Auntie's knee.
I wish that it could be like it was in the old days
Reiterating the theme of Fortis Green memories from youth.
Sat on Auntie's knee, toasting bread in the fire-place
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of time and the permanence of memories.
Fortis Green, memories of days when I was young
Repeating the sentiment of Fortis Green memories from youth.
It can only be a memory. A time that now has gone
Restating the idea of the past being only a memory, emphasizing its irreversible passage.
Memories of Fortis Green, when I was just a lad
Recalling memories of Fortis Green as a young lad, engaging in activities like collecting bottle tops and fishing with Dad.
Collecting bottle tops, threepenny bits. Fishing with my Dad
Describing sister's romantic encounters and the humorous concern about the cat being disturbed.
Sister's in the doorway, snogging with her bloke
Highlighting a bribe received for not interfering in romantic moments.
Scared to put the cat out 'case I put him off his stroke
Recounting courting experiences on an old kitchen chair.
But she wouldn't be denied, I got a shilling as a bribe
Expressing a special connection with "Katie-Sue" and the willingness to do anything for her.
I used to do my courting on an old kitchen chair
Recalling leisurely moments spent listening to the wireless, specifically mentioning Hancock's half-hour and Luxembourg.
The girls were all so sporting, but I only really cared for my little Katie-Sue
Reiterating the theme of Fortis Green memories from youth.
There was nothing she wouldn't do
Repeating the sentiment that the past is now only a memory.
Sunday after tea we would listen to the wireless
Recalling activities like collecting bottle tops and fishing with Dad.
Hancock's half-hour, Luxembourg. We'd sit for hours
Concluding the lyrics with a nostalgic reflection on Fortis Green memories.
Fortis Green, memories of days when I was young
Restating the idea that the past can only be a memory.
It can only be a memory. A time that now has gone
Repeating the theme of Fortis Green memories from youth.
Fortis Green, memories of days when I was young
Reiterating the sentiment that collecting bottle tops and fishing with Dad are part of the cherished memories.
Collecting bottle tops, threepenny bits. Fishing with my Dad
Concluding the lyrics with a mention of Fortis Green memories.
That's it
Ending the lyrics, emphasizing the finality of the memories.
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