Manchester England
Andy Forray Lyrics

Manchester England England
Referring to the city of Manchester in England, emphasizing the location and origin of the singer.

Across the Atlantic Sea
Highlighting the geographical distance between Manchester and the United States, as the singer is currently away from home.

And I'm a genius genius
The singer believes themselves to be highly intelligent or skilled in some way. This statement could be seen as both an assertion and a self-deprecating joke.

I believe in God
The artist holds a personal belief in a higher power or deity.

And I believe that God
Continuing from the previous line to express that the artist believes in something religion-related, i.e. that God has some sort of interest or involvement in their life.

Believes in Claude
Asserting that God has a special interest in the singer, perhaps implying that they feel protected or guided by a higher power.

That's me that's me
Repeating their own name for emphasis, offering a playful and confident introduction.

Claude Hooper Bukowski
Introducing the artist's full name, a possible alias or stage name, though it could also be their given name.

Finds that it's groovy
Groovy, meaning fashionable or enjoyable, is used here to express Claude's preference or attitude towards something.

To hide in a movie
Claude enjoys losing themselves in movies, a form of escapism.

Pretends he's Fellini
Celebrated Italian filmmaker Fellini is someone Claude might like to emulate, admiring his distinct style or artistic vision.

And Antonioni
Another famous Italian director, Antonioni may be another influence on Claude's tastes and preferences.

And also his countryman Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski, a Polish director, is mentioned because he too represents an important influence on Claude, potentially due to his groundbreaking cinematic work and personal history.

All rolled into one
Claude embodies all of these influences or attributes, likely in their imagination or self-conception. They see themselves as a composite of their interests and inspirations.

One Claud Hooper Bukowski
Repeating their full name at the end of the stanza, as before, to emphasize their identity as a creative individual with a unique vision.

Now that I've dropped out
Referring to a decision to leave school or a more conventional path, the artist signals that they have made a bold choice to follow their own path.

Why is life dreary dreary
Despite their confidence, the artist sometimes wonders whether their unconventional choice was the right one. They may be experiencing doubts or disillusionment.

Answer my weary query
Asking for an answer to their question, which appears to relate to the sense of aimlessness or dissatisfaction expressed in the previous line.

Timothy Leary dearie
A reference to the late psychologist and countercultural figure Timothy Leary, who famously advocated for the use of LSD and other drugs to expand consciousness and explore alternate realms of experience. The singer may be seeking some form of guidance or insight to alleviate their feelings of boredom or ennui.

That's me (that's he)
Repeating their name once again, but this time with a possible reference to third-person discourse, as if imagining someone else talking about or referring to the artist.

That's me (that's he)
Repeating for emphasis and to reinforce the sense of identity and pride that the artist feels associated with their name and persona.

That's me (that's he)
One final repetition, perhaps as a flourish or hook to end the song on a memorable note.