Robyn Hitchcock - Century lyrics

She said her name was Century She'd last a hundred years I said I wouldn't keep that long And on her face were tears I put my fingers to her face She pointed to a mosque She said I come from over there But over here I'm lost She said her name was Century I offered her my hand She said I'm trying to give them up I hope you understand I shook my head and the sawdust fell Across the bathroom floor And in that tiny glimpse of hell I knew what love was for She said her name was Century And then she disappeared I think I know which way she went I felt so bad I cared She said her name was Century Someday I'll make her mine But if you want to know the score Just read between the lines