WELCOME TO THE ROOF
(Music and Lyrics by Steve McAndrew)

Verse 1
the sun stands still through the morning
as my thoughts meander by
memories of passion, memories of glory
as appealing as that noon day sky

Chorus 1
the roar of the bus meets the rumbling train
you hear a cobbled street reproof
the smells and sounds of a bygone age
just say welcome (welcome) to the roof

Verse 2
the hum of life raises a tone
as the eating hour rushes through
as the calm returns
and my thoughts they return to you

Chorus 2
we walked the streets where the princes played
and the jesters strummed their tune
where the modern day merchants ply their trade
by saying welcome (welcome) to the roof
WELCOME TO THE ROOF

Guitar Solo

Verse 3
the sun moves on towards evening
still my thoughts meander by
memories of passion, memories of glory
as appealing as that evening sky

Chorus 3
from the heat we felt on that scottish street
to the eighth of may refrain
please leave the thoughts but remove the pain
by saying welcome (welcome) to the roof
WELCOME TO THE ROOF

Comment:- These lyrics were written in the studio in twenty minutes after the bed track had been fully recorded. I had no idea what I was going to sing about and just like Scarlet Lies, just flowed from the pen! The third verse is about the pain of separation.