See those people there? They look after me This is a photograph of who I might be Man in a uniform, bride on his arm Mum always was a fool for money and charm
He's been talkin' in his sleep again Sayin' he's sorry, callin' my name Sayin' how he's so ashamed
Alone again in the lap of luxury
Since it happened I had nothin' to say It used to bother them but now it's okay Mother cleans his dreadful house every day Scrubbing at the stains that won't go away
They sent me away to the school in the park They said it would be good for me I still hear the other kids cry in the dark
Alone again in the lap of luxury Is there no escape from the lap of luxury
I don't remember the last time I cried I don't remember much except lies See the little girl spirallin' down This is a photograph of who she is now
"One day this will all be yours" he said Tidy your room and straight to bed Tidy up those thoughts in your head
Alone again in the lap of luxury
I could be anywhere right now If I only had the nerve to leave this house Maybe somewhere by the sea Take me somewhere, anywhere please!
We could make a pillow of sand and sleep We could roll We could make We could see We could scream
Far, Father, Farthest Oh daddy, you do not do anymore
For God's sake don't pretend to be concerned Turn into nightmares in the end Throw a party for all my friends
I. Now Wash your Hands You give up hope You settle down With your favourite soap