“Ciao!” Is a song off of Lush’s 1996 album Lovelife. The song is sung as a duet, and is about a breakup, with back and forth arguing between the two parts about who is better off without the other. The song was written by Miki Berenyi, who wrote “Ciao!” after drummer Chris Acland asked to sing on th...
[Chorus: Miki Berenyi & Jarvis Cocker]
I've been so happy since I walked away
I never thought that I could feel as great as I do today
'Cause you were nothing but a big mistake
And life is wonderful, now that I'm rid of you
[Verse 1: Jarvis Cocker]
Oh, I must've been crazy to have stayed with you
I can't believe I thought I was in love with you
But now the scales have fallen, I can really see
And I say, "Go to hell," 'cause that's where you took me
[Verse 2: Miki Berenyi]
Well, I've felt better since I slammed that door
You always cramped my style, I never noticed before
It's been a non-stop party since I flew the coop
I can't believe I fell for such a loser like you
[Verse 3: Jarvis Cocker & Miki Berenyi]
And is it any wonder that I felt so blue
When I was always having to put up with you?
Oh, here we go again, just lay the blame on me
Don't say another word, 'cause sweetheart, you're history
[Bridge: Miki Berenyi & Jarvis Cocker]
I know that you miss me really
(I bet you're loving every minute of it)
Bet you wish that you still had me
(Sitting in the kitchen eating meagre meals with the curtains closed)
You'll never find someone like me
(Go on, be a bed-sit martyr, babe)
But I've got no regrets at all
(I don't give a damn anyway)
[Verse 4: Jarvis Cocker]
'Cause I've met this girl and she's so good to me
She's really beautiful, fantastic company
Oh, when I'm with her I realise what love can be
'Cause she's fifty times the person you will ever be, oh
[Verse 5: Miki Berenyi]
Good luck, mister, do you think I care?
Since you've been gone the offers have been everywhere
I've got a million guys just lining up for me
I've turned a corner, boy, my life is ecstasy
[Chorus: Miki Berenyi & Jarvis Cocker]
Well, I've been in heaven since I walked away
I never thought that I could feel as great as I do today
'Cause you were nothing but a waste of space
And life is wonderful now that I'm over you
Ciao! was written by Miki Berenyi.
Ciao! was produced by Pete Bartlett & Lush.