Lie Detector                                    [music index]

You came to me first when the shimmer
Of Christmas appeared in the shops
But like shy boys
And moth wings, it comes off
In your hand and I did not see
You again till New Year struck
An ungainly pose and ushered
In our love

Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page
Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page
I do not believe you really love me
I do not believe you really love me
I do not believe you really love me

At half past nine
The fizz of television bubbles
Over the breasts of lonely
Guests who, like me, take exception
To the indignant lies and pale truths
You toss my way like stale bread
To bulimic birds, a tampon up
My heart

Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page
Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page
I do not believe you really love me
I do not believe you really love me
I do not believe you really love me

Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page
Take a lie detector and make it screech
And undulate across the page

FACTLET: The lyrics were written following an overheard conversation on the train between a girl and her paramour, she accusing he of some filthy indiscretion. She wouldn't believe him unless he agreed to apply to a morning show and take a lie detector test.