it’s that time of the year when listening to metal music doesn’t quite do it for me. usually, i can count on bob dylan to save the day. but this time around, gomez are my boys. there’s something about brit rock that is just so darn pleasing on the ears. while there are some good american bands, their creativity, in terms of arrangement and songwriting approach, often lack the all-important element of surprise.

their song “see the world”, as i’ve linked from youtube here, is one of them songs that makes me ponder… about everything under the sun. it’s soothing. it’s warm. it has everything that make a rainy day more relaxing. so, enjoy now and find yourself an old fashioned girl…

Day to day
Where do you want to be?
‘Cos now you’re trying to pick a fight
With everyone you need

You seem like a soldier
Who’s lost his composure
You’re wounded and playing a waiting game
In no-man’s land no-one’s to blame

See the world
Find an old fashioned girl
And when all’s been said and done
It’s the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you want

Empty handed, surrounded by a senseless scene
With nothing of significance
Besides a shadow of a dream
You sound like an old joke
You’re worn-out, a bit broke
An’ askin me time and time again
When the answer’s still the same

See the world
Find an old fashioned girl
And when all’s been said and done
It’s the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you want

You’ve got a chance to put things right
So how’s it going to be?
Lay down your arms now
And put us beyond doubt
So reach out it’s not too far away
Don’t mess around now, don’t delay