Felt (UK Band) - Grey Streets lyrics

Grey streets and streets of grey Patrolled by knights from the invading day Closing eyelids stutter and tumble and turn away Makeshift memories they collide for another stay I was attracted to you because the forces were so blind And you were attracted to me Because my face smiled down from a wall And you said I looked kind Well hello it's me again I just called 'round to see my friend 'Cause when I'm talking to you can't you see that the world's aglow You're so semi-precious about life and you won't let your feelings show I was a photograph I was a picture on display You were so negative because once I owned the world But I gave it away I am here and you are there We are near so why should we care You almost wish you werw dying it would be an excuse to really live I sometimes wonder why 'cause you've got nothing left to give And I was attracted to you Because the forces were so blind And you were attracted to me Because my face smiled down from a wall And you said I looked kind