Apron Strings

Apron Strings

(Watt, Thorn)

Idlewild

Tracey Thorn - vocals, Ben Watt - guitar & vocals

Album: Everything But The Girl (1988)

WEA, Ltd.Sire Records, 25721-21

Apron strings hanging empty

Crazy things my body tells me

I want someone to tie to my apron strings

Apron strings waiting for you

Pretty things that I could call you

I want someone to tie to my lonely apron strings

Your baby looks just like you when you were young

And he looks at me with eyes that shine

And I wish that he were mine

Then I go home to my apron strings

Cold and loney, for time brings thoughts

That only will be quiet

When someone clings to my apron strings

And I'll be perfect in my own way

When you cry I will be there

I'll sing to you and comb your hair

For apron strings can be used for other things

Than what they're meant for

And you'll be happy wrapped in my apron strings

You'll be happy wrapped in my apron strings.

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