Hope Road Songtext
von Anne Clark

Excuse me
Excuse me, can you tell me where Hope Road is please?
Hope Road

You′ve never heard of it?
Okay, thank you anyway
Excuse me
Sorry
Oh, sorry
Excuse me
Can you tell me how I get to Hope Road please?
Hope Road

So these are the circumstances leading to my sorry tale
I was in a town I didn't know, I′d arrived there by rail
It all began a week before, the joys of Saturday night
An invite to a party or watching The Price Is Right
Opting for a soiree for the first time in a year
Mixed badly with the revellers, mixed Bacardi, wine and beer
The room moved back and forwards, the dancers did the same
Found refuge in a corner, that's when he asked my name


Well this is very nice I thought, smiling through the haze
As we talked of Auguste Rodin through to Harold Pinter's plays
Said he played piano, said his name was Steve
And in that situation why shouldn′t I believe
That he really lived so far away, had to make a move for home
Scribbled down his address, said he didn′t have a phone
Would I like to come to dinner on Friday of next week?
To this I said I'd love to as he kissed me on the cheek

That night I felt so happy, excited through and through
See the company of strangers doesn′t always leave you blue
Stumbled home contented like a cat that got the cream
Woke up a little weary but I knew it was no dream

The next few days were anxious, what could I find to wear?
What happens if I arrive and there is no Hope Road there?
My friend said don't be silly, no one does things like that
Now will you get a move on and take off that stupid hat

Made sure I set out early, made sure I caught the train
Got out at the right station, then of course came down the rain
Followed the directions exactly as he said
Asked people if they knew Hope Road but they just walked on ahead
I turned left at the junction, took the fork off to the right
Straight over at the crossroads then down to the traffic lights
Used to walk those streets for hours in the dark and in the cold
Before I really could accept there′s no place called Hope Road


So here I am alone again, indoors by myself
The TV, plants, books and I all neatly on the shelf
Next time I'll be more cautious, next time I won′t be fooled
It's another of those basic things you're never taught at school

Let this be a warning as you wander through the world
It makes no difference who you are, be you boy or be you girl
Be very, very careful when people seem so nice
It′s not now that it′s expensive, later on you pay the price

There's no Hope Road