Bitten by the Tailfly
Elbow * Track #5 On Asleep in the Back
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Album Asleep in the Back
Bitten by the Tailfly by Elbow
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ElbowWrited by
Mark Potter & Craig Potter & Richard Jupp & Pete Turner & Guy GarveyAbout
Garvey said of the track in 2009:
“Bitten By The Tailfly” is about ritualistic Friday and Saturday night pursuits in the centre of Manchester. It’s about the ‘find a girl or have a fight’ culture that exists in most cities on a weekend; the tribal nature of it is something I love. I was completely...
Bitten by the Tailfly Lyrics
You're a girl in this vicinity
I'm a dog without a collar on
This cattle-market cabaret
Is the Sabbath every Saturday
I'm full of wit and chivalry
Until you've given in to me
I'm a dog without a collar on
You're a girl in this vicinity
[Chorus]
Bitten by the tail-fly
Too many times to change
It's a silent taxi ride away
But it's everything to get you there
You'll know when you are bitten-shy
But still you will return my stare
From a crush of blushing brides-to-be
You barely have a blossom on
Your eyes betray your diaries
You're a girl in this vicinity
[Chorus]
Bitten by the tail-fly
Too many times to change
I'll take you home
Get you on your own
Bitten by the Tailfly Q&A
Who wrote Bitten by the Tailfly's ?
Bitten by the Tailfly was written by Mark Potter & Craig Potter & Richard Jupp & Pete Turner & Guy Garvey.
Who produced Bitten by the Tailfly's ?
Bitten by the Tailfly was produced by Elbow & Ben Hillier.
When did Elbow release Bitten by the Tailfly?
Elbow released Bitten by the Tailfly on Mon May 07 2001.