Kebabs and Beer

Lyrics

They say that you should keep your friends close
And your enemies closer still

But my enemy is so close now that I see him as a friend
Frowns of fortune masking as goodwill
Now I find myself forever dreaming other peoples dreams

And living the life of someone else
Anything to keep the hurt and anger at bay
So I can spend my days enjoying myself

[Pre-chorus]

‘Cos I’m who I always was and it’s who I’ll always be
More than just a malady, that’s me

[Chorus]

I don’t want you to remember me the way I am today
Or the road I’ve travelled these past few years
Just think of me as a the life and soul
A happy man, and my life’s role –
To work hard, eat kebabs and drink beer

[Verse 2]

I know I haven’t always been a saint
But apologies for that came long ago

And Louise, my friendly rival, we’ve stayed so very close
Remember the sugar bag at three years old
Exploring through the heatwave of ’76 in Wales
Swimming and walking in the hills
Then meeting Wayne at 28 and 25 years on
All my hopes and dreams he still fulfills

[Pre-chorus]

A family that welcomed him with open arms and love
One of many things I’m thankful of

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

The clock may be against me but I won’t let that bring me down
We’ll make the best of whatever time we have
Watch Hugh perform upon a stage, to Edinburgh we’ll go away

And with family we’ll focus on the laughs

[Pre-chorus]

‘Cos I’m who I always was and it’s who I’ll always be
More than just a malady, that’s me

[Chorus]