(The) television caught me tonlght It didn't need to say a word About the fact that you had died And just that you might not be back From somewhere you had been In behind the television screen How the run of old films begin Tributes come and trlbutes go Which ones were you in And who am i to speak for you When so much has been said Is it true? You're really dead? Liggers at your funeral Appearing as you know them well Oooh they come from miles around To lay their lies and flowers down (The) television caught me tonight A little love lost on the night The audience looked on The mirror cracked, she's coming back She's wearing black today She'd be a fool to stay away Stories by the old wives appear They all get paid for being here And watching from the wings Do you get the chance to tell the truth About what's being said Or is it true you're really dead? (The) television caught me tonlght It didn't need to say a word About the fact that you had died And just that you might not be back From somewhere you had been In behind the television screen Liggers at your funeral Appearing as you know them well Oooh they come from miles around