Manchester
The Beautiful South Lyrics

From Northenden to Partington, it?s rain
It rains pretty much everywhere in Manchester, from Northenden to Partington.

From Altrincham to Chadderton, it?s rain
It rains pretty much everywhere in Manchester, from Altrincham to Chadderton.

From Moss Side to Swinton, hardly Spain
Manchester is nothing like Spain, and even Moss Side and Swinton get rain.

It?s a picture postcard of 'Wish they never came'
Manchester doesn't have the best weather, and people don't always enjoy it.

And whilst that deckchair in the garden it makes no sense
Even though it rains so much, people still leave deckchairs in their gardens, which may seem odd to outsiders.

It doesn?t spoil the view or cause offense
The rain may not be ideal, but it doesn't ruin the beauty of Manchester and it doesn't offend anyone.

Those Floridas, Bavarias and Kents
People from other places like Florida, Bavaria, and Kent may not understand Manchester's weather.

Make gentlemen wear shorts but don?t make gents
The weather in Manchester may cause some men to wear shorts, but it doesn't necessarily make them 'gents'.

So convertible stay garage bound
It's not ideal to drive a convertible in Manchester's rain, so keep it in the garage.

Save after sun for later
There's no need for after sun in Manchester when it's always raining.

If rain makes Britain great
Rainy weather is a symbol of Britain's greatness.

Then Manchester is greater
If rainy weather is what makes Britain great, then Manchester is even greater because it rains so much.

As you dry your clothes once again
It's common to have to dry clothes on the radiator in Manchester since it rains so often.

Upon the radiator
The radiator is used for drying clothes in Manchester when it's raining outside.

From Cheetham Hill to Wythenshawe, it?s rain
It's always raining in Manchester, from Cheetham Hill to Wythenshawe.

Gorton, Salford, Sale, pretty much the same
Many areas in Manchester are similar and experience the same rainy weather.

As I?m caught up without my jacket once again
It's easy to forget a jacket in Manchester, but you'll often end up needing it due to the constant rain.

The raindrops on my face play a sweet refrain
The rain may be constant, but the feeling of it can be calming and even musical.

And as winter turns reluctantly to spring
Even as the seasons change, Manchester's weather still isn't ideal.

For the clouds above the city there?s one last fling
The clouds in Manchester still have one more rainy adventure, even as winter becomes spring.

Swallows build their nests, chaffinch sing
Even as the weather changes, the birds in Manchester still go about their business.

And the sun strolls into town like long lost king
When the sun does decide to come out, everyone in Manchester gets excited and welcomes it like a king returning to his kingdom.

And the mood of this whole sodden place is melancholy
The constant rain can make Manchester feel dreary and sad.

Like the sun came out to play, shone through the clouds
When the sun does come out, it's a rare event that can bring joy to people in Manchester.

But dropped its lolly
Unfortunately, the happiness from the sun doesn't always last long in Manchester's rainy weather.

And everyone looks so disappointed, so, so sorry
People in Manchester can be let down by the rainy weather and feel apologetic about it.

Like the rain blew into town, kidnapped the sun
The rain in Manchester can seem like a villain that comes to prevent the sun from shining.

And stole its brolly
The rain in Manchester can seem like a thief that steals the sun's umbrella.

What makes Britain great
Rainy weather is a symbol of Britain's greatness.

Makes Manchester yet greater
If rainy weather is what makes Britain great, then Manchester is even greater because it rains so much.