A Little Time
Beautiful South And The Housemartins Lyrics

I need a little time to think it over
I require some time to ponder about it

I need a little space just on my own
I need some physical separation for a while

I need a little time to find my freedom
I need some time to discover my independence

I need a little
I just need a little assistance

Funny how quick the milk turns sour, isn't it, isn't it?
Isn't it strange how rapidly good things can become unpleasant?

Your face has been looking like that for hours, hasn't it, hasn't it?
Your facial expression has been unchanging for a long period, hasn't it?

Promises, promises turn to dust
Commitments made are often unfulfilled

Wedding bells just turn to rust
The excitement of marriage usually fades away

Trust into mistrust
Confidence converts to doubt

I need a little room to find myself
I require some space to discover who I am

I need a little space to work it out
I need some privacy to figure it out

I need a little room all alone
I need to be by myself

You need a little room for your big head, don't you, don't you?
You need some space for your ego, right?

You need a little space for a thousand beds, won't you, won't you?
You require ample room for numerous affairs, right?

Lips that promise, fear the worst
Someone who commits to something can later become apprehensive

Tongue so sharp, the bubble burst
Words uttered can result in a sudden failure

Just into unjust
Justifiable actions are now unwarranted

I've had a little time to find the truth
I have utilized the time to unearth the reality

Now I've had a little room to check what's wrong
Now I've had some privacy to determine the errors

I've had a little time, and I still love you
Despite the small break, my feelings for you are still the same

You had a little time and you had a little fun, didn't ya, didn't you?
You did enjoy yourself while we were apart, didn't you?

While you had yours, do you think I had none, do you, do ya?
Do you believe I was idle whilst you were having fun?

The freedom that you wanted bad
The independence you craved

Is yours for good, I hope you're glad
It's yours to keep; hopefully, you're satisfied

Sad into unsad
Sorrowful state transitions to a happier one

I had a little time to think it over
I spent some time considering it

Had a little room to work it out
I had some space to solve it

I found a little courage to call it off
I summoned some bravery to end it

I've had a little time
I've had an interval

I've had a little time
I've had a small break

I've had a little time
I've been given a small respite