This Celtic-influenced track is about Dido’s beloved Irish father William, who died in 2006. When William was on his deathbed, Dido was by his side singing the traditional Irish song “Raglan Road,” which is believed to have been written about a relative of his. It contains the lyrics, “On Grafton St...
[Verse 1]
No more trips to Grafton Street
No more going there
To see you lying still while we all come and go
No more watching sunsets that seems
Like summer's holding on
And no more standing quietly at your window
No more driving down your road
Wondering when you'll be home
And no more peace when they all leave and leave us two alone
[Chorus]
And time we always lose
Is finally found here with you
My love, I know we're losing
But I will stand here by you
[Verse 2]
No more calling friends from the car
Saying "I don't know when"
"I'll be there but I'll do my best to come"
No more letting you warm my hands
No more trying to take it in
And no more saying goodbye for the last time again
And no more saying goodbye for the last time again
[Chorus]
And time we always lose
Is finally found here with you
My love, I know you're leaving
But I will stand here by you
[Instrumental: 3:06 - 3:42]
[Verse 3]
No more trips to Grafton Street
No more going there
No more sitting up all night waiting for any word
Nothing's left that's safe here now
Nothing will bring you home
Nothing can bring us the peace we had in Grafton Street
[Instrumental Outro]
Grafton Street was written by Brian Eno & Rollo Armstrong & Dido.
Dido released Grafton Street on Mon Nov 17 2008.