The last time that I saw you You were standing at the station A box of records at your feet And sheer determination To put a hole right through tomorrow To show 'em what you're made of Let 'em gather 'round for interviews When all your dreams are paid off Oh that's you Every shade of blue The last time that I saw you You spoke of revolution Of how you'd break the monarchy You'd beat the institution And the songs that you were writing Adorned in imperfection You balance words so beautifully I could feel your own reflection Oh that's you Every shade of blue Every shade of blue The last time that I saw you A shadow of the future You wore that hat your brother wore Though it never did quite suit ya It made your eyes too heavy And it made you seem so small Just the boy I used to love Who could never climb the wall Oh that's you Every shade of blue Every shade of blue