Avenue
Saint Etienne Lyrics

Ooh, young heart
The singer repeats this line multiple times to emphasize the message that the song is about a young, naive heart.

Pass me the suitcase, baby
The singer is asking someone to hand them a suitcase, likely suggesting they are leaving or traveling somewhere.

I know it's not that easy
The singer acknowledges that whatever they are about to do or wherever they are going won't be simple or straightforward.

And give me my mirror, love
The singer is requesting their mirror, as if they need to look at themselves before they embark on this journey.

First give me back my memories
Before leaving, the singer wants to retrieve their memories, perhaps implying that they don't want to forget where they came from.

And oh, oh, how many years Is it now Maurice?
The singer addresses someone named Maurice and asks how many years have passed since a certain event occurred.

And, ooh, oh the clown's no good
The singer repeats this line to suggest that clowns aren't good or trustworthy, perhaps referring to deceptive or fake people.

And I was half-asleep And riding on a slow-coach
The singer describes a state of drowsiness while slowly moving towards something. This may symbolize a feeling of being trapped or stuck.

I think I lose all these things Still, meaning I'm not holy
The singer reflects on potentially losing important aspects of their life and acknowledges that they are not perfect or pure as a result.

And, oh, oh, your honey-dish Oh, it's on my list
The singer mentions someone's 'honey-dish' and implies that it is on their list, perhaps referring to a romantic interest or desire.

Wish my heart's wish climbing out your window For your savage amusement
The singer describes a desire for someone (presumably the person with the honey-dish) to see them leaving or jumping out of a window, almost as if for their entertainment.

You put a spell over me, well Smells like lemon flavor
The singer suggests that someone has enchanted them, and associates the feeling with a lemon fragrance or taste.

Tuesday, if I had you back again You know I'm against the future
The singer reflects on a past relationship, implying that if they were to go back to it now they wouldn't be able to progress towards the future.

Wednesday, I was a little girl I was the little girl who'd like to snog your face
The singer recalls a younger version of themselves who had a crush on someone they wanted to kiss (snog).

And then I shall take back to Maurice And, ooh, oh the clown's no good
The song ends with the singer referencing Maurice again and reiterating that clowns are no good.