Colleen Lyrics - Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Colleen, never to be crowned queen 

Never an evergreen 

Floating above the scene 

As still as a figurine 

Expressionless, so serene 

But I know what makes you scream 

So don't you run out of steam 

I know you, Colleen 

It's been all messed up since the very beginning 

You act so tough, people think that you're winning 

Everyone wants something from Colleen 

Colleen, perpetually between 

What is and what could have been 

Floating through your routine 

Every day since you were fifteen 

And as rosy as you make it seem 

I know life for you ain't been a dream 

To have to deal with the things you've seen 

While they work you like your 

Machines break down, but you can't break with them 

It's too late now, so don't break the rhythm 

Everyone wants something from Colleen 

Colleen, if ever you walk into 

A dead-end street, come clean 

Don't say that it's all, all in your mind 

Because I know what you mean, Colleen 

Hey, it's been all messed up since the very beginning 

It's too late now, 'cause we're already in it 

Everyone wants something from Colleen 

And no one gets 'cause she's no one's Colleen, Colleen