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lyrics

FREYA
Oh look, isn’t that lovely: Ethel and Carl.
She deserves a bit of fun, bless her.

ODIN
Indeed my sweet, it is a wise man that understands the power of surrendering to a higher power.

FREYA
Oh my love, I really got lucky when I stumbled into you.
(laughter and a kiss)

ODIN
And now we have much to prepare and look forward to.

FREYA
We do?

ODIN
Why, yes, with our new found freedom from the shackles of warring, we now have the opportunity to relax, to live life on our terms. Perhaps connect with old friends and family.

FREYA
Are sure you want to do that? Your family can be a bit...

ODIN
We can pursue fresh dreams, new goals. There are many new challenges ahead as we now grow old together.

FREYA
Really?
What like aches and pains and mobility scooters?

ODIN
No, no, my love, growing old is not what it was.
With the societal changes and shifts of the last few decades, the elderly population of the UK alone, now matches the numbers of teenagers.

FREYA
So lots of old people, is what you are saying.

ODIN
Yes, but there is much to enjoy beyond our working years.
I was thinking we might move to the coast.

FREYA
The coast?

ODIN
I feel the call of The Air... and the B and the B...

FREYA
Where?

ODIN
Whitstable
Say Whitstable
Incredible - a spectacle
The people are hospitable
Their love, unconditional
Whitstable
Say Whitstable
I hear the beer is drinkable
To leave would be unthinkable
Whitstable

FREYA
Are you sure Odin my love?

ODIN
Whitstable has been home to many famous people
Peter Cushing, Henry Kissinger, Russ Conway
Even Matt Percival has been spotted on several occasions
George Orwell visited Whitstable Harbour’s first Mermaid Brothel
The Happy Finnish
It closed ironically in 1984.

FREYA
I never knew that...

ODIN
Whitstable
Say Whitstable
It’s mystical, biblical
The women are dependable

FREYA
The men delectable

ODIN
Whitstable
Say Whitstable
The joy you feel perpetual

FREYA
To leave would be unthinkable
Whitstable.

FREYA
If you are happy I am happy my love.
Let’s ride.

credits

from songs from DRIVING FROM BARKING TO DEPTFORD, released April 3, 2018
Written by Clift/Barratt/Marsh/Burrows

Lead Vocal: Sarah Lonton & Christopher Brand
Backing Vocals : Bryn Burrows

Written by Clift, Barratt, Marsh, Burrows

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Three men and nearly as many chords, on the road from Barking to Deptford. Telling it the way it is, in pubs and markets, treading the highway and the sticky carpet.

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