There are tons of lyrics sites out there on the 'net. I'm not going to reinvent the wheel here. This is just a modest tribute to the greatest songwriter ever to come from Leeds, Dave Gedge ...and a little known band called The Wedding Present.

Enjoy...

No
What Have I Said Now?
Granadaland
Be Honest
Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft
My Favourite Dress
Give My Love to Kevin

No

Why can't you pick up the telephone?
Oh I know that you're at home
I'm really past caring how you think
I just want to know about him

And you're so right, they don't miss a thing round here
And how do you think I feel?
Oh you can try but you're not getting out that way
You're just as much to blame

And if it didn't mean a thing
And you've told him to go
And if you're as sorry as you say
Why didn't you just say no?

It's strange that this room's so different now
Oh I didn't come to row
It's just this razor, he's left it on your shelf
I'll throw it out myself

And if it didn't mean a thing
And you've told him to go
And if you're as sorry as you say
Why didn't you just say no?

What Have I Said Now?

About what I said just before
You know, your clothes on the floor
I never meant to hurt you
I got carried away
I guess I've had a long day
Look, I'd sooner die than lose you
Over something like that
Oh, please, next time just shout back
And I didn't say that I hate you
I think sometimes you forget
And now look how we're upset
Let's talk about it later

Why can't I ever say what I mean?
Why can't I ever say what I mean?

Oh no I don't know her name
And no, it's not just the same
I just thought she looked quite pretty
What do you want me to do
Smile at nobody but you?
Well if you're going to be that petty
I'm not being unfair
Okay, I am, but who cares
Well, now at least we're talking
And what about all of those friends
And all those letters they send
They can't all be that boring

Why can't I ever say what I mean?
Why can't I ever say what I mean?

Of course I take it all back
I never said that
And I think you know
I said I'm sorry alright?
Look, will this carry on all night?
Because I think I'll go

I take it all back
I never said that
And I think you know
Sorry, alright?
Will this carry on all night?
I think I'll go

Granadaland

Can't you come up with something better than that?
Oh I think I'd be more angry
If your answers weren't so daft!
Oh you know I could
But do you really think I would?
When you go up to Granadaland on Sundays

Sally told me that you're practically kissing his feet
Oh, but he hasn't got a car
And so your list of names brought you to me
And a friend in need
Is a pest indeed
When she uses everybody in the way that you do

You know you're breaking my heart
I can't bear the thought of us being apart
You know you're breaking my heart
I can't bear the thought of us being apart

Maybe I'll see you tomorrow if you could spare me the time
Oh no, of course I didn't mean it
I still keep hoping you'll be changing your mind
Okay your choice is clear
But, please, anywhere but here
And stop trying to tell me that you know how I feel

You know you're breaking my heart
I can't bear the thought of us being apart
You know you're breaking my heart
I can't bear the thought of us being apart

Be Honest

This is all because you didn't like my mum
Well I'm afraid I can't get born again
Oh its not just me who's changed

And can you tell me what it is you think I said
Are you sure that it's not just in your head
And when was this anyway?

And if we're really really going to be honest
We might as well be brief

And by the way I got your little note
Along with a sudden dryness in my throat
When I saw that it came from you

Oh was it really too hard to tell me to my face
That you don't long for my embrace
The way you used to do?

And if we're really really going to be honest
We might as well be brief

Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft

Oh why do you catch my eye, then turn away?
I thought we said all the things we had to say
Shaun said he saw you holding hands with your new friend
How does it feel to know you've just won again?
 

Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
 

Can I keep that book of yours and maybe this one too?
Oh sure, I'll bring them round tomorrow if that will do
Was it really full? They must have queued there since half past three
Oh I didn't go, was it a good film? Well that's just me!
 

Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
 

Guess who I saw by your old house just the other day
That kid we used to think was mad, but now he looks okay
I think someone's here, look out the window, I can't make out who
Oh I'd love to stay but I've really got so many things to do
 

Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
 

My Favourite Dress

Sometimes these words just don't have to be said
I know how you both feel, the heart can rule the head
Jealousy is an essential part of love
The hurting here below and the emptiness above
 

There's always something left behind.
Never mind
 

The tender caresses that bring out the man
I can't still be drunk at five
Oh, I guess I surely can
Slowly your beauty is eaten away
By the scent of someone else in the blanket where we lay
 

There's always something left behind
Maybe next time
 

Uneaten meals
A lonely star
A welcome ride in a neighbor's car
A long walk home
The pouring rain
I fell asleep when you never came
Some rare delight in Manchester town
It took six hours before you let me down
To see it all in a drunken kiss
A stranger's hand on my favourite dress
 

That was my favourite dress, you know
That was my favourite dress
 

Give My Love To Kevin

Why should I want to know his name?
What difference does it make?
You know I tried dead hard to keep away, I just had to call again
Where did you go last night?
Oh, what's that new place like?
Okay, I won't ask any more questions and then you can't tell me lies
 

Well they always need good men
They're crying out for them
It's not the sort of job I'd do myself, but then I'm not him
Oh, he buys you pretty things
And what does your mother think?
I just can't bear to imagine you sharing a bed with him
 

Tell me why should I be upset?
Some kid I've never met
We better sort this out before I go and say something I'll regret
No, I'm sure it suits him
I'm not trying to be anything
Before I leave I want you to give my love to Kevin