Bexley Square
Bexley Square Dreams: Love and Politics in Between the Wars
Lyrics
I sometimes entertain the thought of living in between the wars
I contemplate living in the time between wars.
I know that it is wrong of me but I miss the solidarity
Acknowledges the inappropriateness but expresses a longing for unity.
To step foot in just one miners' strike would be enough to change my life
Participating in a miners' strike could profoundly impact life.
I'd leave atheism out to freeze and thank God for making me so naïve
Considering leaving atheism, expressing gratitude for naivety.
At Bexley Square oh I'd like to meet you there
Expresses a desire to meet at Bexley Square, hinting at a significant place.
'Cause mixing love and politics is an art that's all too rare
Highlights the rarity of successfully combining love and politics.
Let's hurry there before the lions take their share
Urges to meet before challenges (lions) intervene.
I know the pub is dear but it's not like we'd have to sell all of our chairs
Despite expensive pubs, emphasizes they won't have to sacrifice everything.
I know that nothing's built to last but I still romanticise the past
Recognizes the impermanence of things but romanticizes the past.
Too much Sean Bean on my TV and Austen aristocracy
References Sean Bean, suggesting a fascination with historical and aristocratic themes.
But to throw a punch at Cable Street would be a feeling oh so sweet
Expresses a desire to resist, specifically at Cable Street.
I send Blackshirts packing in my head from the comfort of my university bed
Imagines confronting political opponents mentally from the safety of a university bed.
At Bexley Square oh I'd like to meet you there
Reiterates the wish to meet at Bexley Square, emphasizing the blend of love and politics.
'Cause mixing love and politics is an art that's all too rare
Repeats the rarity of successfully mixing love and politics.
Let's hurry there before the lions take their share
Encourages a swift meeting before obstacles arise.
I know the pub is dear but it's not like we'd have to sell all of our chairs
Reassures that despite expensive pubs, sacrifices won't be extreme.
And if we only got one night
If there's only one night, they would make it worthwhile by putting up a fight.
At least we'd be putting up a fight
Emphasizes resilience and determination in the face of challenges.
At Bexley Square oh I'd like to meet you there
Reiterates the desire to meet at Bexley Square, emphasizing the rarity of blending love and politics.
'Cause mixing love and politics is an art that's all too rare
Repeats the rarity of successfully combining love and politics.
Let's hurry there before the lions take their share
Encourages a swift meeting before challenges (lions) arise.
I know the pub is dear but it's not like we'd have to sell all of our chairs
Reiterates that despite expensive pubs, sacrifices won't be extreme.
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