The Stranglers - 1.02 - Goodbye Toulouse

This is the second track of the album "Rattus Norvegicus", which was released in 1977. I know that when you read the lyrics you'll say it isn't a punk song. You're right. It's a love song. In its defence I say that punks can fall in love as well. But listen to the song, and you'll find that it's a fast paced rock song. It fits the Stranglers' style.

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Goodbye Toulouse

Your streets were paved with love,

Your skies were blue,

Goodbye Toulouse.

I walked your streets in fear,

I washed your streets with tears,

Toulouse.

Goodbye Toulouse.

Your cafes tell the tale

Of saddened millionaires,

Toulouse.

A million dreams I've had,

A million lies I've told,

Toulouse.

Goodbye Toulouse.

Paula looked down on me

From her high balcony,

Toulouse.

I will return some day

So you can hear me say

Farewell.

Goodbye Toulouse,

Goodbye Toulouse,

Goodbye Toulouse.