Isolation Row Songtext
von Nick Parker

I should have seen this coming, I shouldn′t be surprised
I've always been so cautious, but it was only a matter of time
It started with a headache and I realised I couldn′t smell
There was a tiny feint line on the lateral flow so I did a PCR as well
And then the NHS they sent a text saying they need to let me know
That I'd have to spend the next ten days here on Isolation Row

So I began to worry, it was all so surreal
Everyone has a different reaction, how was I supposed to feel?
But I've had both vaccinations and I′ve kinda got my health
So I know that I will be okay, at least that′s what I told myself
So I threw a few essentials on the dining room table
Made a bed up on the floor below
And tried to make myself at home here on Isolation Row


The very next thing I noticed was my tastebuds didn't work
My espresso could have been ovaltine, but I guess it had its perks
Y′see I managed to save some money, a couple quid each day
Coz beetroot juice and water make for a stunning Beaujolais
Yeah that wasabi ice cream with chili sauce
Well, it might as well be snow
I'm chewing blu tack instead of chewing gum here on Isolation Row

So today′s my birthday and another year has passed
It wasn't all that long ago I thought it could have been my last
I really didn′t think I'd spend it, on my own in these four walls
But millions have had it so much worse
I'm just grateful to be here at all
Though my get-up-and-go it has got-up-and-gone
And my body still says ′No′
Tomorrow I'll be moving out of Isolation Row
I′ll probably never record this song or play it at a show
No I won't bang on or sing about Isolation Row
Coz no one needs reminding about Isolation Row