Holiday Romance Lyrics - Kinks

On the subway train he sees adverts 

for holidays in Jamaica, a weekend in 

Rome, a cruise round the 

Mediterranean, and dreams of a quiet 

week in a little seaside resort away 

from his wife, the ducks on the wall, 

the soap operas, the office and his 

friends - and who knows, he might 

encounter a holiday romance. 

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Holiday Romance 

I had a break for a week 

So I booked my seat 

And confirmed a reservation 

At a quiet little seaside hotel. 

I packed my bags 

And I caught my train and 

Reached my destination 

Just in time for the dinner gong--ding dong. 

Then I saw Lavinia 

Standing at the bottom of the stairs. 

And I fell for Lavinia 

The moment that I saw her standing there. 

Lavinia looked so divine 

As she walked up to the table to dine 

And then Lavinia's eyes met mine. 

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I thought can this be love, 

Can this be lovey-dove 

Or just a holiday romance? 

Can this be long lost love at last 

Or is it just a flash in the pan? 

Then after cheese and liqueurs they struck up the band, 

I plucked up my courage and I asked Lavinia to dance 

That was the start of my holiday romance. 

Just a holiday romance. 

We did the foxtrot, samba and danced through the night 

The last waltz came and we held each other so tight. 

That was the start of my holiday romance. 

Just a holiday romance 

A simple holiday romance. 

I wonder should I take a chance? 

We walked on the beach, 

And we paddled our feet, 

And we watched all the swimmers, 

And my holiday treat felt complete. 

We drank lemonade, 

And we sat in the shade, 

I thought I must be on a winner 

And I acted cool and discreet. 

For I knew that Lavinia 

Was the shyest lady that I'd ever met, 

And I knew that Lavinia 

Would only be my lady for the week. 

It was just a holiday romance 

A simple holiday romance. 

I wonder should I take this chance? 

Just a holiday romance. 

Can this be love, 

Can this be lovey-dove 

Or just a holiday romance? 

I tried to kiss her, she walked away, 

She said "Better stop, my husband's 

coming to collect me today". 

That was the end of my holiday, 

Sweet and innocent holiday, 

End of my holiday romance.