Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
This track finds Leo reflecting on lost friends and lovers. Musically, it derives heavily from Thin Lizzy, Leo using vocal phrasing strongly reminiscent of Phil Lynott, and features a bridge employing Thin Lizzy’s trademark harmonized lead guitars.
Me and Johnny sitting in the green grass
I don't remember too much from that far back in the past
But man, oh man, was Jonathan a laugh
In those days
Apparently he was my very best friend
We spent warm summer days wishing they would never end
But I only know from photographs I look at
Every now and again
And J-J-Johnny
Ooh, all he left us was an apple tree
And ooh, where'd he go and ooh, why'd he leave?
Ooh, why do I grieve?
Now I don't ever see Jonathan no more
But my life rolls on just like it did before
And I only wonder what it is
That I even miss him for
Me and Timory holding hands
I was shaking hers 'cause she said she was a fan
There was an awkward pause and something that should have began
Just passed us by
But I watched her sing along with every word
In the prettiest voice that I never heard
And I still see her dancing, wearing my shirt
Right there
And t-t-timorous me
All Timory left me was a memory
And ooh, I was blind and ooh, now I find that
I can't see
Now me and Jodi spent a lot of our time
Just sitting in silence, driving late at night
Maybe even wondering what was on each others' mind
Sometimes
But I know she's like me so I let it ride
She's dwelling in the quiet space left behind
Where only peace can answer why, and you abide
The birds must fly
Timorous Me was written by Ted Leo.
Timorous Me was produced by Brendan Canty.
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists released Timorous Me on Tue Jun 19 2001.